Join Junior Achievement of Georgia as it honors Brooks Stillwell, Archie Davis and the late John Luck at the 10th Annual Savannah Business Hall of Fame, sponsored by Colonial Oil. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception, featuring a small, but upscale silent auction, followed by a three course dinner and the awards ceremony, sponsored by The Savannah Bank.
When: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Where: Savannah International Trade and Convention Center
Tickets are now available. For more information, please contact Emilee Roberts at Junior Achievement of Georgia at 912.790.7822.
About: Archie Davis ___ John Luck ___ Brooks Stillwell
Savannah Busines Hall of Fame Silent Auction Packages
Place your bid by emailing eroberts@georgia.ja.org
Bids will be updated each day at noon; bidders will be contacted by email if a higher bid has been placed. Bidding closes at the Savannah Business Hall of Fame on Tuesday, October 13th at 8:00 p.m.
Skyline Epicurean
Enjoy cocktails in the elegant home of Mr. & Mrs. Hue Thomas on Monterey Square, followed by a special four course dinner with specially selected wines at the Savannah International Trade Center. Your party will be seated overlooking the sparkling skyline of Savannah – a beautiful backdrop for an elegant evening.
Donated by: Savor Savannah Catering and Mr. & Mrs. Hue Thomas
Value: $2,000
Min. Bid: $350
Venison, Quail, and Trout, Oh My!
Steve Hooten, whom fish fear and deer flee at the sound of his name, personally provides the food for the dishes at this great event, and his gourmand wife, Erica, hand prepares each course. You and seven guests will enjoy a specially prepared wild game dinner with sommelier service in their lovely Ardsley Park home.
Donated by: Steve Hooten & Erica Scales, and National Distributing
Value: $1,200
Min. Bid: $350
Plantation Hunt
For those of you who enjoy the great outdoors of our beautiful state, this item is a wonderful treat: a half-day quail hunt for four at Southern Woods Plantation in Sylvester, Georgia, overnight accommodations at the Lodge, professional guides, well-trained hunting dogs and four meals, including two lunches, a breakfast and a dinner.
Donated by: Southern Woods Plantation, Ron & Barbara Coley
Value: priceless
Min. Bid: $500
Scotch Sipping/Wine Tasting/Food Pairing Party for 30
Sample 6 different single malt scotches and try 8 varieties of imported and domestic wines specially chosen and presented by National Distributing’s in-house sommelier. The scotches will be accompanied by a gourmet selection of wonderful cheeses, while the wines will be accompanied by specially selected gourmet dishes. The event will take place at Helen Downing’s exquisite home!
Donated by: National Distributing Company and Helen Downing
Value: $5,000
Min. Bid: $1,000
An Evening on the River
Have yourself and 11 of your friends driven down to the low-country styled home of Elizabeth Oxnard in McIntosh County, and enjoy cocktails on the her spacious front porch with stunning views of the Sapelo River. A catered dinner featuring low-country recipes and specially chosen wines make for an incredible experience.
Donated by: Elizabeth Oxnard
Value: $2,000
Min. bid: $500
Experience the Arts
Get a taste of all that Savannah culture has to offer with gold passes to the Savannah Film Festival, four passes to one special Savannah Music Festival event, tickets to the Lucas Series, two tickets to a show at the Savannah Theatre, and tickets to the Savannah Philharmonic.
Donated by: The Savannah Music Festival, The Savannah Film Festival, The Lucas Theatre, The Savannah Theatre, The Savannah Philharmonic
Value: $1,600
Min. Bid: $350
“Savannah Lighthouse” by Ray Ellis
Own a matted and framed limited edition of this beautiful work, which was commissioned by Savannah Electric in the mid-1980’s for the cover of the company’s annual report to stockholders. The company retained all copies of the painting.
Donated by Georgia Power
Value: $500
Min. bid: $150
Roger Moss Holiday Cabaret for 30
What a special and unique party! Celebrate the season (or whatever special occasion you’d like) with local singing sensation Roger Moss! You and 30 of your nearest and dearest will be crooned by Roger in the elegant and spaciously appointed home of Johnathon Barrett and Thomas Eugene White, while being served with an open bar and a full menu of catered hors d’ouevres. Proceeds to benefit Junior Achievement and The Savannah Children’s Choir.
Donated by: Roger Moss, Johnathon Barrett and Thomas Eugene White
Value: $5,000
Min bid: $1,200
Making Merry with Mary Kay
Have dinner with Savannah’s favorite mystery writer, Mary Kay Andrews, along with 11 of your nearest and dearest in the beautifully restored home of Brooks and Carolyn Stillwell. The Ardsley Park Supper Club, which was prominently featured in Mary Kay’s best-selling novel, Savannah Blues, will recreate the menu featured in the story line. She will also name a character in her next novel after tonight’s high bidder! This package also includes autographed copies of all of her novels.
Donated by Mary Kay Andrews and the Ardsley Park Supper Club
Value: $2,500
Min. bid: $750
Visit the Vanderbilts
Spend a day at America’s largest and grandest estate, the Biltmore House in beautiful Asheville N.C. This trip includes a two night stay at the new Biltmore Hilton, two tickets to see The Biltmore House and Estate.
Donated by Junior Achievement of Asheville
Value: $750
Min. bid: $300
Elegance in the Big Easy
Fly business class on AirTran from Atlanta to New Orleans and spend two nights at the elegant and jazzy 4-star Hotel InterContinental, which is located in the center of town, just two blocks from the French Quarter.
Donated by: AirTran, Alisa Blanco and Hotel InterContinental
Value: $2,100
Min. Bid: $500
Dress Me Up, Take Me Out
You’ll have everything you need for a night out on the town with this package! Enjoy four custom-made executive dress shirts, two Vineyard Vines ties, imported cigars, single malt scotch, and a $200 gift certificate to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.
Donated by: Benchmade Clothiers of Savannah, Mason White, National Distributing and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.
Value: $1,100
Min. Bid: $350
A Golfer's Dream
Every serious golfer knows that you only get better with practice. Here’s a chance to swing your clubs a few times with golf for four at the esteemed courses of Hilton Head National and The Wilmington Island Club. You’ll have some inspiration with a one-of-a-kind shadow box with pictures and golf balls autographed by Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Afterwards, celebrate your success with a BBQ tasting dinner party for eight at Blowing Smoke.
Donated by: Hilton Head National, Wilmington Island Golf Club, and Blowing Smoke.
Value: $1,500
Min. Bid: $350
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JCB Big Toys for Big Boys
A memorable day for six starts with a tour of JCB Construction Equipment's North American Headquarters, enjoy a southern supper on site and then spend two hours digging in the dirt with all the JCB equipment on their world-class demonstration center. Run excavators, backhoes, dumptrucks all with the help of JCB's demonstrator specialists.
Donated by: JCB
Value: Priceless
Min. Bid: $2,000
Take Flight with Gulfstream!
Ever wonder if you have what it takes to fly the friendly skies? Or maybe you dream of owning a personal jet? Now you can! You and a friend will spend 1 ½ hours at the state-of-the-art Gulfstream Test Flight Department, operating the flight simulator, allowing you to fly the world’s finest aircraft carrier ~ the Gulfstream jet! Also included is lunch for two at Sam Snead’s Oak Grill & Tavern.
Donated by: Gulfstream Aerospace
Value: $2,500
Min. Bid: $750
There’s Something Fishy Going On at Bonefish Grill
Host a dinner party for 8 at the chic Bonefish Grill. Included will be a choice of 3 to 4 menu selections, and all the beer, wine and martini’s that you’ll need to have a memorable occasion.
Donated by: Bonefish Grill and National Distributing
Value: $600
Min. Bid: $200
Own an Original
This original painting from local artist Sharon Saseen is of historic Davant Plantation in Jasper County, S.C. The plantation home dates back to 1770, from a grant from King George III. After it was burned during Sherman’s march, it was rebuilt and acquired by Mr. & Mrs. Rutledge Moore in 1991. This 2,100 acre plantation was the primary filming location for the movie, ‘Something to Talk About’ in 1995.
Donated by: Sharon Saseen and Friedman Fine Art Gallery
Value: $750
Min. Bid: $200
Pretty Is As Pretty Does
Ladies, pamper yourself with chocolates, champagne, a movie tour for ten, a vein treatment from Dr. Callie Downing, a ZOOM teeth whitening treatment from Dr. Angela Canfield, a gift certificate to the Gryphon Tea Room, a manicure and pedicure from Marigold’s, and a two-hour consultation with local interior designer Thomas Eugene White, whose works have appeared in Architectural Digest, NY Times, and Southern Living.
Donated by: Wright Square Café, Dr. Angela Canfield, Old Town Trolley, Dr. Callie Downing, SCAD, Marigold’s, and Thomas Eugene White
Value: $1,600
Min. Bid: $350
Visit Savannah’s Older Sister Up the Coast
Enjoy a two night stay at the award winning Holiday Inn Historic District in Charleston with dinner for two at the Harbour Club and breakfast each morning. Get the real scoop of Charlestonian culture with an autographed copy of “The Lee Brothers Southern Cookbook,” which was inspired by the great cooks and chefs of Charleston.
Donated by: Mark Smith, First City Club and Matt & Ted Lee
Value: $650
Min. Bid: $250
Not Your Typical Dinner Party
You’ll have the opportunity to preview Chef Nick Mueller’s new up and coming restaurant, The Laughing Boar, before it even opens! By private invitation only, Chef Nick offers a unique and private dining experience for 12 that features farm fresh and locally sourced ingredients, accented with some boutique ingredients from the finest international resources. This party includes a five course meal and specially selected cocktails and wines.
Donated by: Chef Nick Mueller & Company, and National Distributing
Value: $2,000
Min. Bid: $500
It’s Your Party!
Have an incredible cocktail party for 30 of your nearest and dearest. The staff and board of Junior Achievement will pull together their collective gourmet talents to entertain you and your guests in your home for an entertaining evening filled with spirited libations and delicious fare. And won’t it be fun to see Camille Russo tending bar or be able to call Roger Ross “garcon”?
Donated by: JA of Georgia Savannah District Board of Directors
Value: Priceless!
Min. Bid: $500
Sail Away!
On the Mystic, a 44 ft. Grand Banks Trawler, for a 2 ½ hour party for 12 on the beautiful Wilmington River. This classic old world yacht’s interior is crafted in all teak, and some have said she is like a lovely sunroom on the water. A case of specially chosen wines and a gift certificate from Fresh Market make this package a special treat like no other.
Donated by: Greg Hall, Dottie Lynch, and Fresh Market
Value: $3,000
Min. Bid: $750
A Weekend in Buckhead
Head up to the big ATL and spend two nights at the post Hotel Indigo, Atlanta’s newest boutique hotel, located directly across from the Fabulous Fox Theatre and enjoy an elegant dinner at The Buckhead Club, a member of the ClubCorp Family.
Donated by: Hotel Indigo, Alisa Blanco and The Buckhead Club
Value: $500
Min. Bid: $250
Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend
Take home these chic David Yurman diamond and topaz earrings, specially selected by our friend, Lowell Kronowitz.
Donated by: Levy Jewelers
Value: $1,000
Min. Bid: $350
Historic Artistry
These eight hand-colored engravings of waterfowl by the famous British author, the reverend Frances Orpen Morris, are from his magnum opus: the six-volume “A History of British Birds.” The wonderful pieces of art date from 1855 and would make a magnificent centerpiece for your home or office.
Donated by: Thomas Eugene White and Associates
Value: $500
Min. Bid: $150
Add a Touch of Class to Your Home
This beautiful, durable rug is from Shaw Industries’ Kathy Ireland Home Gallery and measures 5’5” x 7’11”. It is machine-crafted of plush 100% olefin in a Wilton woven construction. Comfortable and inviting, this would be the perfect foundation of any home décor and is a must-have for this season!
Donated by: JA of Georgia ~ Northwest District
Value: $500
Min. Bid: $150
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