WELCOME

TO THE

AUCTION OF PROMISES

St. Francis-in-the-Wood

West Vancouver, British Columbia

SATURDAY, October 30th, 2010

LIST OF AUCTION ITEMS

1 JAZZ APPRECIATION Really just an excuse to play some great records

and talk about them; with suitable libations & sustenance for the time of day – could be brunch, cocktails or a soiree. Each participant (up to

eight people) will receive a CD of the music featured. Donated by: Angus Stuart

2 KEATS ISLAND & CRABBING A sunny day trip for 6 persons on a 26”

power boat to Keat's Island for a picnic with wine. Along the way stop to go crabbing and have a lot of fun catching enough to take home.

Donated by: Mike & Jan Volker

3 SWISS FONDUE Dinner for 4-6 people in Eagle Harbour, featuring

fondue au fromage, raclette and fondue bourguignonne with suitable wine pairings and Swiss digestifs.

Donated by: Joanne and David L. Thomas

4 BAKING FOR A YEAR Will provide delectable cake, cookies or

square, one per month for a year. Choose from a select menu to be

provided. Donated by: Penny Collett

5 CRUISE & MICKEY ISLAND A day on our scenic coastal waters. You

will board “Pacific High”, a 25-foot Monaro at Thunderbird Marina. Dan and Deb will guide you on a tour of Howe Sound, including a respectful

viewing of the seals at Pam Rocks, or a leisurely exploration of the Vancouver waterfront; your choice. Deb will provide an appetizer

(perhaps her famous smoked salmon and lemon mascarpone on tiny wild rice pancakes) and non-alcoholic beverage. We will then journey to nearby Mickey Island to enjoy a light and lovely lunch hosted by Roger

and Mary Ann. Lunch will include two bottles of wine from the Blue Mountain cellars, and you will have the opportunity to explore the

beautiful topography of this private island gem, preferably before consuming too much of the wine. This package will suit two to four people, and is to be scheduled for a mutually agreed upon date, fair

weather and sea conditions. Donated by: Dan & Deb Rollins and Roger & Mary Ann Sweeny

6 INDIAN OR ITALIAN MEAL Provided by the Roving Gourmets in

their North Vancouver home. Drawing on our extensive travels throughout the world the lucky bidder will have a choice of food from their selective

country on a mutually agreeable date. Donated by: Pat Ferguson/Jim Branson

7 VACATION CABIN at Ruby Lake Resort at Pender Harbour on the

Sunshine Coast. Available for one week from April to June 2010. Sleeps 2-4 Donated by Hilda Rambock

8 HOUSE CONVEYANCING Legal services for a residential house

conveyance. You pay for disbursements only. Donated by Allan J. Coombe

9 SUNDAY BRUNCH for up to six people on a summer day at the home

of your hosts, out on the terrace surrounded by beautiful gardens. Donated by: Jill and Allen Coombes

10 SOLOIST A Solo Singing Performance by Ilyana Voth at your next

special event! May be combined with one of the other Auction items – you choose!

Donated by: Ilyana Voth

11 PAMPERING AND SO MUCH MORE! Manicure, pedicure, 50ml of

DKNY, then dinner for 2 at Saltaire followed by two tickets to a movie with

popcorn and beverages – SOOOO Romantic! Donated by: Casey & Tom Fawsitt

12 GOURMET DESSERT A Classic French Dessert for that Special

Occasion. Fig and Pear Charlotte lightly flavoured with Poire William Liqueur. Serves 12.

Donated by: Hilary Carpenter

13 GOLF ON BOWEN Nine Holes of Golf for four on Bowen Island

followed by dinner at the seaside home of your hosts.

Donated by: Penny & Bud Moul

14 PIANIST for a special occasion, Jerri Mercer will play for a wedding,

dinner – or, even give tuition so you can play yourself! Donated by Jerri Lee Mercer

15 PATIO DINING Enjoy an evening of fine dining & wine with friends on

our patio overlooking lovely Howe Sound. A welcome glass of Pimms or Champagne followed by appetizers and a three-course meal for six.

Donated by Pat and Jeff Kincaid-Smith

16 STRETCH CLASS A relaxing one-hour Candlelight Stretch Class taught

by Instructor Rosalinda Voth in the comfort of your own home for you and

up to 7 friends. Donated by: Rosalinda Voth

17 60’ YACHT & FIREWORKS A cruise like no other! An evening for 8

people on Kilo Lani, a 60 ft Meridian Motor Yacht, for a ‘Bay Cruise’ along West Vancouver’s shoreline and into the inner harbour to see downtown from the waterside, along the way enjoying hors d’oeuvres a flight of “de

Vine” wines followed by a “Ring Side” position on the water to watch one of the summer’s HSBC Celebration of Light Fireworks shows. Will depart Thunderbird Marina at 7pm running by starlight after the fireworks, arriving

home around midnight. Truly a memorable evening! Donated by: John & Catherine Windsor

18 RIDE ON A HARLEY A spectacular scenic Motorcylcle Ride with Len

Voth along the Sea to Sky Highway on the back of his Classic Harley Davidson followed by your favourite Starbucks Beverage. (Leather Chaps,

Jacket, Gloves, and Helmet will be provided!) Donated by: Len Voth

19 GOURMET DINNER ON THE WATER Gourmet dinner for 2 and a

boat ride on board the vessel MV Avon Zodiac inflatable watercraft, any time during the summer.

Donated by: Caroline Sutherland

20 REIKI SESSIONS 3 x one-hour Reiki sessions – times, dates and location

to be mutually agreed upon. Reiki is a Japanese technique, utilizing “laying on hands” to achieve stress reduction.

Donated by: Christine O’Byrne

21 ROCKING HORSE A hand crafted wooden rocking horse by Jack

Newman. 26” high x 30” long x 12” wide. Made of pine with real leather

reins, felt ears and a wood tail. Choice of natural finish or a painted finish. Suitable for toddler. Designed so it will not tip forward or backward if

ridden at top speed! Donated by: Jack Newman

22 CHAMPAGNE & AFTERNOON TEA Beachside Champagne

English Afternoon Tea for Eight – Make it a birthday treat, a celebration or just a relaxing afternoon with family and friends, overlooking Eagle Harbour. Includes: welcome glass of champagne with savouries, then

homemade scones and cream, sandwiches, selection of cakes and pastries, strawberries and cream.........and of course, pots of tea. (Could

also be with cake and mince pies around a log fire) Donated by: Ian and Marilyn McBeath

23 STILTON CHEESECAKE Stilton Cheesecake with rhubarb pink

peppercorn and port compote – the signature desert at Diva in the Met. Serves 12.

Donated by: Hilary Carpenter

24 DOG WALKING One Hour of dog walking, and black & white photo

of your pet. Donated by: Karston Voth

25 BOCCE & CROQUET Afternoon of family fun. Bocce Ball and

Croquet Game for up to 8 persons and dine alfresco afterward. Donated by: Joan Mann

26 OREO MOUSSE TORTE White chocolate, Oreo cookie mousse torte.

Decadent and yummy.

Donated by: Shannon Evans

27 COMMISIONED VIDEO A memory video, professionally shot for you

personally. Donated by: Ben Henry

28 MOROCCAN DINNER All the flavours of North Africa. Dinner for

eight in the home of your hosts. Donated by: Sharon and Gene Quan

29 GARDENING WORK 2 hours of garden assistance – weeding,

planting etc Donated by: Shannon Evans

30 GOLF AT CAPILANO A round of golf at Capilano Golf Club for you

(or two!) versus Mark Ballard. Followed by Dinner.

Donated by: Mark Ballard

31 MUSIC LESSONS 3 one-hour lessons in either singing, piano or music

theory. Donated by Caitlin Beaupré

32 BAKING FOR 3 MONTHS Menu options include; banana muffins,

oatmeal spelt bread, fruit teacakes and butter shortbread. Could also be

pffernouse (German gingerbread cookies) and sugar candy canes, all ready for Christmas.

Donated by Charlotte Burns

33 SNOWSHOW & FONDUE ADVENTURE At Yew Lake, Cypress

Provincial Park. Enjoy God’s artistry in the spectacular alpine environment. Bring your friends on this fabulously unique adventure for as many as

Search and Rescue can accommodate (i.e. up to 8). We will meet at Cypress Mountain’s downhill parking lot and you will be provided with

snowshoes. We will then explore the gentle terrain of the Yew Lake circuit, stopping for a scrumptious lunch of fondues and hot drinks. Please dress warmly and enjoy what surprises may lurk in our own backyard!

Includes snowshoe rentals, ski poles, a warm hearty lunch, lots of laughs and a good time. Priceless.

Donated by: Kathleen and Rodney Glynn-Morris

34 BAGPIPER Bagpiper in Highland dress for any special occasion –

birthday, wedding, funeral, retirement party, etc. Date and arrangement

to be mutually agreed upon. Donated by: Grant Stiver

35 65’ MARQUIS MOTOR YACHT Afternoon Delight! 6-8 people will

be welcomed aboard MV Hydrogène for a West Van shoreline ‘up close & personal’ cruise to Bowen Island. You will be hosted for a delightful lunch, yummy ice-cream and a breezy walk-about, or peek-a-boo look

and see at one of Bowen’s best kept secret ladies’ dress shops. Imagine sun, soft breezes, calm seas, good food and wine, a cold beer or two.

What could be finer?! Donated by: Paul & Darlene Howard

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

S1 BABY QUILT Hand made baby quilt for a boy or girl. (Quilt on display

for viewing only.) A special order for a new parent or grandparent – takes 4-6 weeks.

Donated by: Gill Roberts

S2 HANDEL’ S MESSIAH AT THE ORPHEUM Two "A" tickets to the

Vancouver Bach Choir's performance of Handel's Messiah at the Orpheum Theatre on December 11th, 2010.

Donated by: Gillian Wilder

S3 WHOLE SALMON Whole Fresh Coho or Spring Salmon (filleted).

Ready for delivery, in time for Christmas

Donated by: Diane or Keith Hill

S4 XBOX GAMES Three Electronic Arts games for the XBOX 360 –

Hockey, Golf and Soccer. A “gamers” delight.

Donated by: Mike, Tamara, Taylor & Winston Leger

S5 ANTIQUE DOLL Collector’s Item: 1924 Effanbel “Bubbles” Toddler

Doll. Composite, solid upper body and legs, 18” tall, dressed in original

clothes, sleep eyes. Carefully owned for 78 years. (Resale value: $100-150).

Donated by: Susan Dirassar

S6 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Book of the popular BBC TV series, signed

by members of the Roadshow team

Donated by: Ralph & Gill Carder

S7 FLOWERING TREE A young Paulownia Tomentosa (or Princess Tree).

Originated at Van Dusen Gardens. Drips with blue flowers in the spring.

Donated by: Helen Nesbit

S8 NOTA BENE WINE Wine Cellar Treasure: Bottle of 2003 – Black Hills

Estate – Nota Bene Red Bordeaux Blend. One of the best British Columbia reds. Entire production sold out from the winery to selective customer list.

Donated by: Betty Kirkwood

S9 PICTURE Large Painting of Romanesque head in gilt frame 42” x 38”.

Misc. donation

S10 PORCELAIN DOLL Boxed Porcelain Doll, when standing is 16”, when

sitting is 11”. The clothing is individually hand sewn. The Doll is numbered

and comes with a doll stand. Misc. donation

S11 VICAR’S CHOICE AND “MOO BERRY” fine wines. Two bottles to

match you dining experience. Donated by: Betty Kirkwood

S12 NOTARIZATION COUPONS Book of 4 Notarization Coupons, for

people needing to get documents witnessed by a Notary Public. Can be used on separate occasions.

Donated by: David L. Thomas

S13 MARY KAY GIFT BAG Mary Kay Gift Bag for man or woman.

Fragrance free “satin hands” pampering set. Contains hand softener,

hand scrub and hand cream. Donated by: Doris Dungey

S14 HANDMADE FELT ANIMAL 11” tall felt animal, either; mouse, sheep,

cat, dog or rabbit for a boy or girl with an optional tooth fairy pouch.

Donated by Charlotte Burns

S15 CARDS AND PICTURES 2 framed images with biblical quotes and 2

sets of 8 cards celebrating mothers & daughters

Donated by Anne M. Baird

LIST OF DONORS

The Auction of Promises has only been possible through the outstanding

generosity of our donors, and each and every one deserves a profound

“Thank You”!

Anne Baird; Mark Ballard; Caitlin Beauprė; Charlotte Burns;

Ralph & Gill Carder; Hilary Carpenter; Penny Collett;

Allan J. Coombe; Jill and Allen Coombes; Susan Dirassar;

Doris Dungey; Mike and Shannon Evans;

Pat Ferguson and Jim Branson; Christine Burn;

Casey and Tom Fawsitt; Kathleen and Rodney Glynn-Morris; Ben Henry;

Diane and Keith Hill; Darlene and Paul Howard;

Pat and Jeff Kincaid-Smith; Betty Kirkwood;

Tamara Leger; Joan Mann; Marlena Massey;

Ian and Marilyn McBeath; Jerri Mercer;

Bud and Penny Moul; Helen Nesbit; Jack Newman;

Christine O’Byrne; Sharon and Gene Quan; Hilda Rambock; Gill Roberts; Deb and Dan Rollins;

Grant Stiver; Angus & Christine Stuart;

Caroline Sutherland; Roger and Mary Ann Sweeny;

Joanne and David L. Thomas; Diane Thomas;

Rosalinda, Len, Ilyana and Karston Voth;

Mike and Jan Volker; Gillian Wilder; John and Cathy Windsor: