Welcome to the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association’s Fellows Silent Auction!
A number of exciting items have been donated to this year’s
Fellows Silent Auction! Please review the items below and stop by the
Silent Auction tables at the FBA's Annual Convention
to place your bids. We are no longer accepting bids on-line, but are looking
forward to seeing you in person at the Convention!
The winning bids will be announced at the FBA’s
National Council Meeting on Saturday, August 26, 2006. Participating in this
auction is an excellent way for you to support the Foundation’s mission
to:
Promote and support legal research and education;
Advance the science of jurisprudence;
Facilitate the administration of justice; and
Foster improvements in the practice of Federal law.
Please note that you must be a member of the Federal Bar Association
to be eligible to participate in the auction (click here
to join the FBA if you are not already a member).
Should you have any questions, please contact the Foundation
of the Federal Bar Association at lgorman@fedbar.org
or at (202) 785-1614 x125.
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Lunch for two in the legendary United States Senate dining room in Washington, DC.
Donated by William LaForge Lunch for two in the legendary United States Senate dining room in Washington, DC. Valid from Oct. 1, 2006-Oct. 1, 2007. (Business attire required) |
Tahoe-Donner Vacation House
Donated by George M. Duff Three nights at a fabulous vacation house near Donner Lake in Truckee, CA, approximately one hour from Lake Tahoe. The house has full amenities and a kitchen where guests can prepare meals. It is located near Donner Lake as well as a golf course. Purchaser must contact George Duff to arrange visit dates, between Oct. 1, 2006-Sept. 30, 2007.
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Wine Lover's Dream Foursome
Donated by Joyce Kitchens These four wines represent the best from four of the world’s premier wine regions, with an approximate retail value of $275. From the Veneto region of Italy, the 2000 Tommasi Amarone is a red wine mad from Italian Corvina, Rondinella, & Molinara grapes which have been picked and left to dry on racks for five months before vinification. This wine is beyond full-bodied, slightly bittersweet, and should be uncorked and decanted several hours before consuming. Amarone is unlike any other wine, and is a great accompaniment to red meat. The 1999 Cos D’Estournel from the Saint Estephe appellation in the Bordeaux region of France is made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes. This wine is full bodied and tannic in the classic Bordeaux style, and can be aged for a number of years. The 2002 Louis Latour Chassagne-Montrachet from France is a classic white burgundy made from 100% chardonnay grapes. The Morgeot vineyard is one of the top vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet, and this wine will be perfectly balanced with a slight hint of oak. This wine can be enjoyed now or put away for a special occasion. The 2002 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon is the California version of a Bordeaux wine combining Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Cabernet Frank grapes. Shafer consistently produces quality wines, and this wine can be aged for a number of years. One idea is to have a comparative tasting of the Cos D’Estournel and the Shafer. Draw your own conclusions as to which country makes the best wine. Current high bid: $300
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"The Ballet Dancer" Original Painting by MuñeKa Parra Del Toro
Donated by Russell Del Toro and Muñeca Parra Del Toro Watercolor 16" x 24" "The Ballet Dancer" is an original from renowned painter MuñeKa Parra. MuñeKa just finalized her last solo exhibit, "Urban Chic" and presently is working on her next project, "The Three Amigas" that will open this fall. Presently, she is exhibiting in the collective "Hector Lavoe Tribute" at the Museum of the Americas in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Current high bid: $200
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Chinese Art Scroll
Donated by Hank Eigles Rubbing of a stone stele containing calligraphy and Chinese characters dating back to 837 A.D.
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Navajo Handmade Rug
Donated by Palms Trading Company & Jack and Nancy Lockridge Genuine Navajo handwoven rug/wall-hanging. This beautiful piece was handwoven by Navajo weaver, Juanita Tsosie. The pattern is "wide ruins" and measures 19" x 28". Current high bid: $50
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Eminem autographed memorabilia
Donated by Marshall Mathers/Shady Records Shady baseball cap, 8 Mile DVD and the Eminem "Curtain Call" cd are all autographed in this spectacular musical trio! Current high bid: $25
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Seattle Supersonic Memorabilia
Donated by Carl Gilmore, Preston Gates Ellis LLP For the true sports memorabilia fan. Basketball and a piece of the floor autographed by the 2005-2006 Seattle Sonics basketball team along with 2 Sonics T-shirts. Why is this so unique? Howard Schultz, Chairman of Starbucks Coffee and majority owner of the Sonics, just sold the Sonics to an Oklahoma City investor group and rumor has it that this time next year…
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Atlanta Braves tickets
Donated by Chris Parker, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP Atlanta is the home of the Braves!
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JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort Gift card Donated by Carl Gilmore, Preston Gates Ellis LLP Two nights accommodations at the JW Marriott Resort, Spa and Golf in a one bedroom suite for two. Good through August 31, 2007.
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