Saturday, February 21, 2015 at

Historic Aldie Mansion

Doylestown Presbyterian Church

To bid on any of the listed items please call Elaine Keckeissen at 215.348.3531, ext. 228 or Linda Deeter at 267.471.1449

With DJ Jerry Blavat

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To increase DPC members’ participation in the life of the church and retire the 2009 construction/renovation debt. In 2014, gifts to Forward Together! exceeded budget by $247,000 allowing us to reduce the length of the loan on Andrew’s Hall by an addi-tional 16 months to a total of 60 months. To date with have raised $3,298,533 including $85,000 paid by the general fund. We still have a $3 million debt requiring a $26,000 monthly payment. This five-year campaign is nearing the completion of its third year.

Events like the Mardi Gras, Ghosts in the Graveyard, HEARTSapalooza, Oklahoma Barn Sale and Social, and the

ongoing DPC Scrip program, are important. They offer opportunities for us to get together, have fun, and raise money that is used to reduce our debt. We encourage you and thank you for continuing to look for for ways that together we can increase involvement of others.

Our DPC family is very special and the more our members get involved with the life of the church, the more likely we

will together find new and better ways to satisfy this debt. With that accomplished, we can best use our wonderful physical facilities to reach out to the community and continue to pursue our mission … to be a bridge for Christ and a beacon of his love.

7p.m. Social Hour and Opportunity to View and Bid on Silent Auction Items

Live Auction Information on Display

Open Bar and Hors d’oeuvres

Entertainment provided by Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame DJ Jerry Blavat

7:50 p.m. Invitation to be Seated in Ballroom

Announcement – Silent Auction Will Close at 9:15 p.m.

8:05 p.m. Welcome and Prayer – The Rev. Dr. John Willingham

Parade of the Pig

Pig Porters: Drew Deeter, Josh Gill, Jonathon Hendrixson, Mike Rush

8:15 Open Buffet

9 p.m. Silent Auction Closes

9:45 p.m. Silent Auction Winners Posted

Please Enjoy Coffee and Dessert

10 p.m. Live Auction Takes Place

Special Appeal

Cash Call

Check-out begins after auction in Aldie Library

10:45 p.m. Bar Closes, Dancing Continues in Ballroom

11:25 p.m. Last Dance of the Evening

11:30 p.m. Goodnight, Everyone … Thank You for Your Generosity!

Order of the Evening FACTS YOU WANT TO KNOW

Forward Together! continues to pursue two exciting goals:

Welcome to the DPC Mardi Gras! Volunteers

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About Aldie Mansion Aldie Mansion began its history as a beloved private residence. Commissioned by William and Martha Mercer as an ode to the English Tudor Manor, this stately 1927 mansion evokes a time in America when craftsmanship reached an art form. Under the watchful gaze of the Aldie gargoyles, intricate brickwork, vintage leaded glass, antique tiles, and charming garden ornaments have been faithfully preserved as part of bucks County’s unique heritage. The Mercers were renowned hosts during their years at Aldie, and they regularly welcomed international luminaries into their home. As you stroll about, it is easy to recall the spirited evenings when Groucho Marx joked at the dinner table. Isadora Duncan pirouetted in the garden, and the Von Trapp family caroled in the Great Hall. An invitation to Aldie meant an affair to remember. Today, through the preservation efforts of Heritage Conservancy, Aldie extends its legacy of grandeur and hospitality to us. Text taken from the Aldie website: www.aldiemansion.com

This gathering is the latest moment of celebration emanating from the decision by our members in 2009 to enhance the ministry of DPC through major facility improvements. The enhancements to our sanctuary strengthen our worship; the bridge is a favorite gathering spot; the nursery is a place of love for children and their parents. Our improved campus is welcoming and flexible, up-to-date and secure, giving us new opportunities for fellowship, education, and service. Even tonight, we are hosting Code Blue, ensuring that homeless neighbors have a warm place to sleep during this challenging winter. We could not have offered this gift before the renovation. So, have fun tonight as we gather to celebrate and continue to move Forward Together! Your presence here is only the latest blessing to our congregation. And I give thanks for it and the One behind it all.

Faithfully yours,

Dear Friends,

The Rev. Dr. John M. Willingham

We thank the Forward Together! Team and

volunteers for arranging and presenting

this fun-filled evening!

Jerry Blavat, also known as "The Geator with The Heater" and the Boss with the Hot Sauce," is an American disc jockey and performer who has been a major influence in promoting oldies music on the radio. A Philadelphia icon, he gained local fame hosting live dances in the area, leading to his own independent radio show, on which he broke many acts in the 1960s, including the Four Seasons and the

Isley Brothers.

In 1993, Blavat was inducted into the Philadelphia Music Alliance's Hall of Fame. In 1998, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of a permanent exhibit in its Museum of Radio and Records. In 2002, he was inducted into the Broadcast

Pioneers of Philadelphia's "Hall of Fame."

We welcome Jerry this evening, and thank him for helping us have a wonderful, fun-filled Mardi Gras celebration!

Linda Cacossa

Jim Comber

Tara Gormley

Kathy Mahanes

James Paccioretti

Ellen and Bob Phillips

Connie Waters

Lori Camilleri

Linda and Bill Deeter

Elaine Keckeissen

Dianne and Carl Mill

Dennis Parenti

John Schumann

Marv Woodall

Menu Live Auction

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# 10 “Mountain Splendor Experience for Six” Telluride, Colorado

PACKAGE FOR SIX INCLUDES: Five nights in a luxurious Hotel Madeline 3-Bedroom condo Dinner at the acclaimed Rev Restaurant or Black Iron Kitchen and Bar ($100 gift certificate) Choice of services from Spa Madeline ($200 gift certificate) Access to the Hotel Madeline Spa, fitness center, and indoor pool/spa

Value: $11,600 Minimum bid: $ 5,000

Butlered Hors d’oeuvres Cold Poached Shrimp served with Remoulade Sauce

Micro Cheeseburgers served on Mini Brioche Buns with Honey Mustard Ketchup and a Side of Micro Fries

Fried Oysters served with Horseradish Mayonnaise Spanakopita

Stationary Hors d’oeuvres

Fresh Fruit Display – a colorful display of seasonal ripe fruit Domestic Cheese and Crackers served with seasonal grapes and cheese straws

Buffet Selection

Roast Suckling Pig with cider sausage stuffing, fresh rolls, and a roasted gravy Cajun Catfish with Remoulade

Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes with Olive Oil and Chopped Garlic Jambalaya with chicken, sausage, rice, tomatoes, and vegetables

Grilled Marinated Vegetables – peppers, mushrooms, asparagus, and squash Corn Bread

Coffee and Dessert Station

Pecan Pie Tartlettes Chocolate Bourbon Truffles

Creole Macaroons - almond macaroons sandwiched with a rich chocolate ganache filling Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

Tonight’s buffet has been prepared by industry leaders, Jeffrey A. Miller Catering. The business was born in 1980 as a brunch-in-bed school project by founder Jeff Miller, then a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania. While studying entrepreneurship during the school year, Jeff used his summers to train in some of the best kitchens in the

world, working in New York, London, and a Michelin three-starred restaurant in the south of France.

The attention to food quality and service that made these restaurants great is what inspired Jeff to try to reinvent catering, transforming an old style of boring, cookie-cutter banquet food into a unique culinary experience. This spirit guides the kitchen and all aspects of the company today. What started as a one-man band is today a complex organi-zation with more than 40 full time employees. They proudly serve as caterer for many of the region’s finest venues,

including Tyler Arboretum, Aldie Mansion, Anthony Wayne House, Racquet Club of Philadelphia,

James A. Michener Art Museum, Audubon Arboretum, Waterloo Village, and Dixon Mansion.

Silent Auction Live Auction

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Silent and Live Auctions This evening’s auctions are under the direction of Michael Ivankovich,

Professional Fundraising Auctioneer, with assistance from his wife, Sue.

We invite you to view and bid on the Silent Auction items that are on display from 7 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. Winners will be announced at 9:45 p.m. before the

live auction takes place. Your bid number is on the back of this program. The Live Auction will be followed by a Cash Call with funds to go toward one month’s payment of the current construction loan. Sincere appreciation is extended to everyone who has donated these terrific gifts for the auctions

and to you for bidding!

# 101 Equal Exchange Basket Love Buzz coffee, Mind Body Soul coffee, Earl Grey tea, Chai tea, hot chocolate mix, gourmet organic chocolate bars, a handmade cotton scarf, and fabric note cards. Donated by: Mission Committee Value: $150 Minimum bid: $25

# 9 Pizza Extravaganza for Eight at the Cody’s

Enjoy a relaxing and tasty evening with your friends! Dine on gourmet piz-

zas hot out of the wood-fired pizza oven. Try the Verde with arugula,

prosciutto, and fresh mozzarella, the caramelized onion blue cheese, or

the house specialty, sausage broccoli rabe. Each pizza is custom made to

order and lovingly prepared on homemade dough. All served up with

plenty of California’s varietals!

Donated by Judy and Kieran Cody Value: $600 Minimum bid: $250

# 102 Four Tickets to the Phillies vs. Braves

Sunday, August 2, 2015

Section 138, Row 20

Donated by DeeterUSA Value: $270 Minimum bid: $50

Special thanks to Jane Kufta for providing authentic Mardi Gras throws and beads, sent to us from New Orleans!

And special thanks to member sof the DPC congregation who stepped up and offered the wonderful auction items.

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# 105 Nuts Plus Basket

“Heritage” Johnson Bros. Made in England Service for (8) consisting of: 10” Dinner plates 9” Vegetable dish 7” Salad bowls 6-1/4” Dessert plates 5-1/4” Dessert bowls 12” Meat platter Cups and saucers Gravy boat 9-3/4” Vegetable dish Salt & pepper shakers Cream & sugar Butter dish Donated by Paula Godown Minimum bid: $25

#8 Scenic Airplane Ride for Three People

A scenic 45-minute plane ride for three – fantastic journey for lunch in North Jersey, lunch in Lancaster County, or tour of scenic Bucks County … your choice! Donated by Joe Baker Value $250

Donated by Memorials, Bequests, and Gifts Committee Value: $200 Minimum bid: $25

# 103 Raymer’s Chocolate Basket Donated by Personnel Committee Value: $200 Minimum bid: $50

# 104 Set of Ironstone Dinnerware

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# 7 Four Eagles Tickets Seventh row, 10-yard line

Donated by Jay Belding Value: $480

Enjoy this beautiful condo on the third floor of a high rise at the Wildwood Crest end, right on the Boardwalk (Ocean Towers, South Tower). It has a swimming pool and hot tub. Sleeps 8, with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, kitchen, dining room, living room, deck, washer and dryer. One reserved parking spot in underground garage. Available for one week before June 15 or after Labor Day. Donated by Amy and Dennis Parenti Value: $2,000 Minimum bid: $250

# 106 Condo for a Week in Wildwood

Donated by Adult Ed Committee Value: $150 Minimum bid: $25

# 107 Movie Night

# 108 West Point Football Tickets Saturday, October 17, Noon Army vs. Bucknell at Michie Stadium West Point, NY Also includes parking pass Donated by Leslie and Marty Kuhn Value: $100 Minimum bid: $25

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# 6 “Alaska’s Majestic Frontier” Trip for Two to Alaska

THIS PACKAGE FOR TWO INCLUDES: 7 night Alaska cruise on Royal Caribbean International Seattle, WA; Seward, AK; Vancouver, British Columbia embark ports Cruise fare for two in a veranda stateroom Standard recommended gratuities

Value: $5,100 Minimum bid: $3,900

# 111 Welcome Basket

Filled with an assortment of items for a new homeowner including bathroom finger towels, soaps, tea towels, napkins, placemats, candles, mugs, vase, wine, and wine goblets! Donated by Membership Committee Value: $375 Minimum bid: $75

# 110 “The Home of Jazz” Trip for 2 to New Orleans

THIS PACKAGE FOR TWO INCLUDES: 3 nights’ accommodations at your choice of St. James Hotel, the Windsor Court Hotel, or the Maison Dupuy Hotel Dinner Jazz Cruise, including a lavish Creole buffet Gray Line New Orleans-Super City Tour 3-hour class at the New Orleans School of Cooking Value: $3,100 Minimum Bid: $2,100

# 109 Couples Night Out complete with babysitting

“A Night Out” basket includes $30 to Regal Cinema, $80 gift card to Bacco, and free babysitting by Good Shepherd Youth Donated by Christian ED Committee Value: $200 Minimum Bid: $25

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Live Auction # 5 Dinner for Eight in Pennsylvania Farmhouse

James Paccioretti invites you and seven guests to enjoy wine and dinner in his historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania, farmhouse. He will prepare an amazing meal, especially for you. These dinners have proven to be most enjoyable for everyone fortunate enough to have experienced them. Donated by James Paccioretti Value: $800 # 115 “In the beginning” Quilt

Size: 74” x 88” Made and donated by Carol Pratt Value: $375 Minimum bid: $200

# 113 Four Tickets to the Flyers vs. Hurricanes April 9, 2015 Section 120, Row 11, Seats 1, 2, 3, and 4 Includes parking and Cadillac Grill Donated by Meredith Haskin Value: $752 Minimum bid: $200

# 114 Comfy Cozy Family Reading Basket

Basket includes $50 gift card to Doylestown Book Shop, Sherpa throw, hot chocolate mixes, coffee, chocolate covered popcorn, gummy bears, and the following books: Random House Bible Stories, Kids Just Joking, Family Tree Mad Libs, Doodle Pads, and Oh the places you’ll go, among others. Donated by Presbyterian Women Value: $200 Minimum bid: $50

# 112 Stickley Collectors Bench

Annual collector’s piece with wonderful woven leather seat. Donated by Hendrixson’s Furniture Value: $1,800 Minimum bid: $700

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# 4 Wine and Dine in Tuscany Villa Ginestra Cortona, Italy

THIS PACKAGE FOR FOUR INCLUDES: 7 nights in the Villa Ginestra Round trip transfers to/from Rome for up to 4 people 1.5 hour tour of Cortona with professional guide for 4 people Tour of 2 historic buildings in Cortona and Wine Tasting for 4 people Montalcino OR Cortona wine tour including English-speaking driver, visit, tasting and lunch for 4 people Private chef dinner In-Villa for 4 people Value: $4,600 Minimum bid: $3,200

# 116 Tour of Heritage Conservancy Property & Gourmet Lunch A personalized hike at one of the Heritage

Conservancy’s preserved properties including a

gourmet picnic lunch for up to six people! The hike will

be led by one of their conservationists, and depending

on location, include birding info, tree identification,

and native plant species.

Donated by Heritage Conservancy

Value: $350

Minimum bid: $50

# 117 Coffee Table Donated by Hendrixson’s Furniture Value: $1,000 Minimum bid: $500

# 118 Antique Garden Gate 54” high x 37” wide Donated by Carl and Dianne Mill Value: $500 Minimum bid: $275

# 119 “Early Spring” Water Painting Donated by Donna Line Value: $500 Minimum bid: $275

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Live Auction # 3 Turn Water Into Wine Yes, you, can turn water into wine!!!!! (with some lessons and some grapes) Opportunity of a lifetime: Learn how to make your very own personal wine through a series of four or five lessons lasting one hour each, over a six to eight week period (to be arranged to meet your schedule). Result will be 24 bottles of your own unique wine, with your own private label … for many dinners and evenings of fellowship with your friends. All lessons and wine making in the historic wine cellar of Marvin Woodall in Doylestown. Call Marv at 215.348.3844 to make arrangements.

Donated by Marv Woodall Value: Priceless Minimum bid: $600

# 120 Four Phillies Tickets With Parking, Section 120 Donated by Bruce Beaton Insurance Value: $500 Minimum bid: $275

Donated by Stars di Prinzi Salon Value: $50 Minimum bid: $25

# 122 Stars di Prinzi Gift Certificate

# 123 Baby Quilt

Made and donated by Ginny Swartley Value: $75 Minimum bid: $25

# 121 New Orleans Jazz Poster Framed Poster

Donated by Frank LaRosa Minimum bid: $25

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Live Auction # 2 Golf, Spa, and Relax at Miami’s Famous Turnberry Isles Adventura, Florida

THIS PACKAGE FOR TWO INCLUDES: Three nights stay in a Deluxe Guestroom for two people Three rounds of golf per person – Miller Course and Soffe Course Full American breakfast each morning Value: $2,700 Minimum bid: $2,000

# 124 “Eclectic and Sophisticated” Trip to Asheville, North Carolina

THIS PACKAGE FOR TWO INCLUDES: 2 nights’ accommodations at Renaissance Asheville Hotel Admission to the Biltmore House & Gardens, Antler Hill Village and Winery Wine tasting and guided tour at the Winery Additional tasting of red wines paired with chocolate truffles $150 gift card for dinner at The Dining Room Restaurant Value: $1,600 Minimum bid: $1,350

# 125 Built-in Corner Office Desk

Winner to disassemble and move Donated by Paula Godown

# 126 Chocolate Fantasy Basket

Godiva Chocolate, chocolate wafers from the Melting Pot, gourmet chocolate bars, triple chocolate brownie mix, Lindt chocolate, and chocolate sauce. Donated by Worship, Music and the Arts Value: $250 Minimum bid: $50

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Live Auction # 1 Wine Basket

Donated by: Stewardship Committee Value: $260

# 127 Silpada Jewelry Certificate

Donated by Connie Waters Value: $50 Minimum bid: $25

A Day on the Farm for one person entails getting to participate during a spring cutting and harvest of hay. Donated by Art Shull Value: $400 Minimum bid: $200

# 128 A Day on the Farm

# 129 “Urban Event” Entry for 5 people in corporate hunt

An Epic Scavenger Hunt Race through Philadelphia on May 30, 2015, combining Strategy, Teamwork, and Fun. Donated by Andy Smith Value: $250 Minimum bid: $50

# 130 Health and Happiness Basket

Donated by Library Committee Value: $300 Minimum bid: $75

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# 140 Gift from Tubby Olive

Donated by Tubby Olive, Doylestown

# 137 Titleist Evaluation

Improve your golf game! See information in frame on auction display table. Donated by Dr. Derek Gearhart Value: $150

# 138 Wooden Model of Fonthill Castle

Donated by Margaret Adams

# 139 Hancock and Moore Leather Recliner

Donated by Hendrixson’s Furniture Value: $2,000 Minimum bid:$1,000

Donated by Lorraine Broomall Value: Priceless Minimum bid: $50

# 131 Basket from Session

Includes gift cards to Doylestown Shops Donated by Session Value: $250 Minimum bid: $75

# 136 Little Red Riding Hood Figurine

Minimum bid: $25

# 134 DPC SCRIP card for $100 to Acme

Donated by Forward Together! Team Value: $100 Minimum bid: $25

# 132 Worth Handbag and Silk Scarf

Donated by Nancy Myers Value: $598 Minimum bid: $200

# 133 Handmade Tote Bag

# 135 Spa Basket

Value: $200 Minimum bid: $25