The Crisis Center extends a very warm thank you to all those who attended, contributed, and volunteered
NOW AVAILABLE HERE: Auction & 50/50 raffle totals, complete auction donor list, estimated total raised, slide show.
Coming soon: event video stream
Our remarkable wine fest leadership:
Chairpersons:
E. Thomas Collins, Jr. - Collins Interests, LTD
John Diederich - Chase Bank
Janet Schulte - Chase Bank
(View entire committee list below)
Highlights:
19 Free Gourmet food items
Martini bar, cigar bar, cash bar
Free Wine Tasting. Wine orders
50/50 Raffle (total $5,410)
Silent & Live Auction w/Tom O'Donnell
Golfing on the private course
Next year ?
Believe it or not, the planning for the 2009 Wine Fest will begin soon.
We would love your ideas, input, and participation....Contact Us
Latest post-event NEWS :
Photo slide show (top of page)
Stay tuned for Lake Magazines photo gallery
NEW!Click here to download our latest press release (PDF)
100% tax-deductible contributions now being accepted at the bottom of the page!
Updated Total raised(as of 7/2):
We beat our goal because of the sheer dedication of our supporters!
...Drum roll, please....
$269,600
Our sponsors:
Click here to a view our complete list of generous sponsors.
We could not have done it without you!
UNDERWRITING
Price
Official underwriters
Catering & Beverage
$20,000
Tom & Sylvia Collins - Thank you!
Golf Charges
$5,000
Tom & Sylvia Collins - Thank you!
Flowers & Gifts
$2,000
Wiseway - Thank you!
Invitations
$1,600
Quality Impressions - Thank you!
Program
$1,000
Sheffield Press - Thank you!
Newspaper Ads
$10,000
Post-Tribune - Thank you!
Newspaper Ads
$10,000
The Times - Thank you!
THANK YOU TO OUR LIVE & SILENT AUCTION CONTRIBUTORS (items, contributors, & winning bids below)
Featured Live Auction Item:
Cruising in the lavish lifestyle of the rich & famous...Dream Trip! - WINNING BID $15,000
Up to 6 people will cruise and fish the Bahamas for five days & four nights aboard a 65' Viking Sport Fisherman, the "XCETRA."
Three guest cabins - two with queen size beds, one with twin bunks. Ensuite bathroom.
The trip begins in Nassau on Paradise Island at the fabulous Atlantis Resort & Marina where you will full guest privileges at one of the finest resort/casino facilities in the world. The next morning you are off to Valentine's Marina at Harbour Island in North Eleuthra for fishing, snorkeling and touring the beautiful pink sand beaches. Harbour Island is a small, but quaint "golf cart" community with very friendly locals and great restaurants.
Two days and nights later, you are back to Atlantis and its wonderful amenities - maybe a tour of the city or dinner at Graycliff?
Trip includes roundtrip air to Nassau, a Coast Guard-licensed captain, experienced guide, food (breakfast & lunch onboard - dinner ashore on your own), all beverages, snacks, fuel, fishing equipment, marina fees, and cruising permits, etc.
More Live Auction items:
WINNING BID: $1,500
- 3 day/2 night Bahamas vacation at Green Turtle Club for 2 with air from John Vinzant
WINNING BID: $2,300
- Cruise for up to 20 from Chicago on Horseshoe's private boat with dinner, drinks & limo from Horseshoe Casino
WINNING BID: $1,200
- Cadillac Club Tickets for Chicago Bears V. Minnesota Vikings at the 30 yard line for 4 w/parking from Andy & Sue Arnold
WINNING BID: $ 700
- Wine tasting tour of south Michigan wine country in limousine with lunch & wine bottles from Southlake Limousine
WINNING BID: $1,800
- Oprah Show tickets & overnight at the Chicago Rafaello hotel for 2 from the Oprah Show & Charlie Blum
WINNING BID: $2,000
- Personal tour of Arcelor Mittal Steel, start-to-finish, with lunch for 6 from Arcelor Mittal Steel
WINNING BID: $2,300
- Dr. Phil Show tickets (VIP) for 4 with airfare & hotel in L.A from Barbara Wisdom, Dr. Phil Show,& E. Thomas Collins, Jr.
WINNING BID: $1,200
- Original Art "#6" from Dennis Davis
WINNING BID: $1,000
- Original Art "#7" from Dennis Davis
WINNING BID: $ 875
- Original Art "Dune Shore" 18x24 oil from David Tutwiler
WINNING BID: $ 500
- Original Art "Dune Shadows" 12x16 from Liné Tutwiler
Silent Auction Items: (total raised: $32,727)
GOLF: (4) foursomes at Forest Park from Netnitco; (1) foursomes at Sandy Pines from Netnitco; One foursome + cart at and from the Valpo Country Club; One foursome at and from Briar Ridge Country Club; (1) threesome Point O' Woods from Scott Vidimos; (1) twosome w/cart at Turkey Creek Golf Course from the Lake County parks department; (1) foursome at and from the Course at Aberdeen; (1) foursome w/cart att Youche Country Club from Keilman, Austgen & Sinal
SPORTS: (5) seperate games of White Sox tickets for 4-all from Andy Arnold; White Sox tickets for 4 w/parking from Peoples Bank; White Sox tickets for 4 w/parking from Aker Contruction; White Sox tickets for 4 w/Stadium Club parking from NIPSCO; White Sox tickets for 4 from Perry Thoedoris; White Sox tickets for 4 w/parking from John Kerr; White Sox tickets for 4 w/parking from Hodges & Davis; Indianapolis Indians tickets & gift set from Gavin Mariano; Railcats game suite for 20 from NIPSCO; Signed Bears jersey from Chase; Signed Colts hats (Tony Dunge & Bill Polin); Purdue football tickets; Notre Dame tickets; Aramis Ramirez signed Cubs jersey from the Chicago Cubs; Tony Dunge & Bill Polin signed Colts caps from the Indianapolis Colts; (2) seperate games of Chicago Cubs for 2 from Sue Arnold; Cubs tickets for 4 from Traffic Control Corp.; Cubs tickets for 2 from Hoosier Health Care; Cubs tickets for 4 w/parking from John Kerr; Chicago Bears pre-season tickets for 5 (behind Bears bench) from Precision Control Systems; Indiana University V. Michigan State tickets for 2 from Indiana University Northwest; Notre Dame V. Syracuse tickets for 2 from Bishop Melczek; Notre Dame November 1st game 30-yard line tickets for 4 from Box Seats Tickets; Notre Dame tickets for 4 from John Kerr; Purdue Homecoming game tickets for 4 from Purdue Cal; Indianapolis Colts pre-season tickets for 2 from Tony & Julie Bieszczat; Chicago Blackhawk tickets for 4 from Andy Arnold; Blackhawk tickets for 4 from Sue Arnold; Walter Payton signed football from Bob & Betsy Schleyer; Chicago Fire V. DC United tickets w/parking from John Kerr; Ernie Banks signed bat from Hoosier Bat; Laps in Porsche 968 Firehawk race car at Autobahn Country Club & driving lessons plus lunch at GSD Racing Garage from E. Thomas Collins; Cubs fleece from Marilyn Kmak;
ORIGINAL ART & PHOTOGRAPHY : Framed & signed South Shore print from Peoples Bank; Tim Fuller framed dunes photo, Paul W. Robert vintage 60's photo, Ray Harth framed photo, Autumn in the Dunes print, Tom Fuller framed photo, Mustard Festival print, South Shore poster, Hang yours frame - Jersey pro, St. Albans Grand Steeple Chase print--all from Lake Street Gallery; Kentucky Derby photo from John Diederich; South Shore poster "Arcelor Mittal" from Arcelor Mitta; Air One 1949 Chicago Bears stadium poster from Air One; South Shore "Valparaiso University" poster signed from Valparaiso University; South Shore "Valparaiso University" poster from JoAnn Plank; Original water color from Jim Wilson; Woods Mill framed art, Santorini Windmills framed art, and Wisconsin lighthouse at dawn framed art--all from Roger Wills; Home decor picture w/wine & grapes from Blossoms at Wiseway; Angel picture w/bronze frame & easel from Blossoms at Wiseway; Apple picking sand #'s print, Farm life oil, Take the High Ground '53 movie poster, original WMCA war poster; Lady on the porch print; girl on the porch print, White Sox poster--all from Bill & Rita Nangle; Sky & Water framed photo from Doherty Images; South Shore "Heading South" poster from JoAnn Plank; (9) South Shore framed posters from the Lake County Visitors & Convention Bureau; "Fragmented landscape V" paper sculpture in shadow box frame from Deborah Doyle;
RESTAURANTS: $100 dining card from Pikks; $100 dining card from Strongbow; $75 dining card from Fourwinds Casino & Resort; $500 dining card from Bistro 157; $500 dining card from Miller Bakery; $100 dining card from Cirlce Restaurant; $175 dining card from El Taco Real; Dining card from Abuelos restaurant; $100 dining card from BW3s; $100 dining card from Pikks Tavern; (5) $20 dining cards from Red Robin; $25 dining card from Max & Irmas; $100 dining card from Bon Femme; (2)$100 dining cards plus wine & basket from Lucrezia Ristorante; Dining membership at Sand Creek Country Club; Inclusive dinner & mixers for 4 at Dish Restaurant from Dish Restaurant; $100 dining card from the Circle Restaurant; $120 dining card from Blue Chip Casino restaurant; $300 dining card from Subway;
GIFT BASKETS: Lake County Indiana Visitors Bureau; Shore Magazine from The Times; Eye care basket from Dr. Wiseman; Post-tribune; Brumms Bloomin Barn; Formal Accents-Dunhill; Gardening basket from Blossoms; Spinal care basket from Kauffman Chiropractic; Mens basket from Bushwackers
HOTELS: $50 gift certificate from Inn @ Aberdeen; Overnight w/dinner "Eve of Empire" for two from Caesars Casino; Overnight w/ dinner at TJ Maloneys at the Radisson from White Lodging; Overnight at Residence Inn Shaumburg from White Lodging; Overnight & dinner from Four Winds Casino; Overnight w/steakhouse dinner for two from Harrahs-Joliet
HOME DECOR: Framed Mirror & 30" picture light from Lake Street Gallery); Boston Fern w/decorative metal stand from Blossoms at Wiseway; Hand-made baby blanket w/pillow & bag from Nancy A. Conde; (2) Decorator design, children's blankets from Re-design; Ceramic flower, polar bear sculpture, baby possum sculpture, abstract metal finish sculpture, mother & daughter sculpture, and wrought iron religious symbol sculpture--all from from Shirley Caylor & Donald Capp. Romanian 60 x 80 tablecloth; (2) Greek handmade tableclothes, and (2) Pewter picture frames--all Marilyn Kmak. Wine cooler w/6 bottles of wine from the Crisis Center staff.
GARDEN: Lawn & Garden care package from Amturf Enterprises; Ceramic bird feeder from Shirley Caylor; Outdoor garden wall trellis planter, outdoor iron garden bench standing, outdoor/indoor metal frog, outdoor metal garden trellis, Demdaco casserole dish, Demdaco teapot, Demdaco pitcher, "Golfers welcome" sign w/yard stake, 3 qt. soup tureen w/6 handled soup bowls, ceramic lemonade dispenser, silk arrangemt, artificial Iris garden in pot, large glass vase/swirled smoke design, large leather brown trunk, medium leather brown trunk--all from Blossoms at Wiseway.
HEALTH/APPEARANCE: One year family membership from Valparaiso YMCA; 'Heaven on Earth' Spa package from House of Bianco; 1 year family membership from Southlake YMCA; 30-day membership from Omni 41; 6-month membership for 2 at Gators from Al Krieger; Hot stone massage from Vanis Salon & Spa; Spa package from State of Mind; $175 credit from sadieshop.com; Spa package & gift basket from Serenity Salo; $200 gift card from David's Mens clothier; Vitaliana Puncaldi pleated tie from David's Mens clothier; (3) $50 gift cards from John Ciccos; 1 hour "Zoom" teeth whitening from Dr. James Arnold;
MISCELLANEOUS/COLLECTIBLES: 1/4-page ad in Post-Tribune; Childrens BMW car from Levin BMW; Money tree ($150) from Centier Bank; sound system (for event) from Joe Riga; $250 grocery card from Strack & VanTils; ; 52' Travel & Rate framed brochure; Picnic for 4 at Millenium Park from Bob & Betsy Schleyer; ;Denim jacket with stones & beads from Alexis Finer; Full-page color ad from The Times; 1-year supply of Pepsi (1) 12-pack per week from Pepsi Americas; (31) 12-packs of Frappaccino from Pepsi Americas, Bicycle; Autographed show bag with collectibles from the Bob & Tom Show; "Famous Gourmet Barbeque" w/fine wines & drinks at the unforgettable home of Tom & Jennifer McDermott; "The Dog," big, fluffy, furry & fun from David's Mens clothiers; Basket w/stuffed animals, brown teddy bear, American spoon foods, and Gucci playing cards (2 decks)--all from Marilyn Kmak; Big Victor sinclair cigars from Bill Nangle; Business goal setting consultation from The Growth Coach; Student college evaluation from Bradshaw Consulting; Diecast collectibles from Roger Wills; Antique pre-revolution Travel & Rate brochure 1952 Havana, Cuba from Tom Collins; Mini-coop bright red electric kids car from Pepsi America
JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES: Necklace from Fashion Affair; Green straw purse + $25 gift card from Fashions; Botique purse & hand-crafted purse from Re-Design; Garnet & Gold necklace & earring set from Alberts Jewelrys; Silver & Gold gemstone bangle bracelet from Martin Binder Jeweler; Gucci umbrella, and brown leather bag--both from Marily Kmak; Lia Sophia Jewerly from D'Ann McDermott; Jewerly from Fashion Affair; "Funky" jewerly set from Lake Street Gallery; Movado Mens stainless steel sports watch from James & Sons Jewelers
ENTERTAINMENT: High School Musical tickets from the Star Plaza theater; REO Speedwagon VIP tickets on 7/12 for 2 from Star Plaza theater; Chicago the musical tickets on 7/20 from Star Plaza theater & White lodging; (4) tickets to the Architectural Tour in Chicago from the Sun Times; (2) Deep River Water Park Packages for 4 from Lake County Parks Department; Three-hour pontoon boat ride at Cedar Lake from Northpoint; Wine Verticle; Wierd Al Yankovich tickets for 4 on 7/5 from White Lodging; 4 gig IPod shuffle from Lake County Sheriff Rogelio "Roy" Dominguez; ; 6 months cable w/installation from Comcast; Portage 16 theaters (14) popcorn & drink coupons from Portage 16; Dinner with the Bishop for 4 at Miller Bakery from Tom & Sylvia Collins; One year ad package at Westfield Shoppingtown-Southlake mall kiosk from Always Advertising
TRAVEL: $75 gift certificate Four Winds Casino & Resort; Ceasars Casino & Resort "Evening in the Empire" for 2; Lake Michigan fishing trip from Dave & Chris Kaminski; 2day/2night stay at deluxe downtown Chicago studio overlooking Millenium Park & Monroe Harbor w/ (2) 24-hour parking passes from Helen & Joe Thoesen;
FINE WINE: Wine Verticl - 91 & 92 Beringer Priv from Glenn Vician; Wine accessory kit in wooden box from Shirley Caylor
Sand Creek Country Club...
The site of the last 11 consecutive Wine Fests
Sand Creek has developed a reputation for being the Premier Family Oriented Country Club in the Midwest. Our members enjoy a truly unique environment, where family traditions, camaraderie and lasting friendships are built amongst the scenic splendor of one of the country’s truly great clubs.
We are proud to offer amenities that reach beyond 27 holes of world-class golf, to an unmatched clubhouse and recreational facilities. A variety of social events are offered and hosted in a club that provides exceptional attention to every detail.
The official 2008 Crisis Center Wine Fest Planning Committee! Thank you for outstanding job!
Andy
Arnold
Sue
Arnold
Speros
Batistados
Bruce
Bergland
Julie
Bieszczat
Leon
Bland
Venessa
Bland
Charlie
Blum
David
Bochnowski
Keith
Bruxvoort
Rusty
Bucko
Linda
Buzinec
Shirley
Caylor
Bonnie
Coleman
E. Thomas
Collins, Jr.
Joyce
Davis
Vic
Demeyer
John
Diederich
Denise
Dillard
Peter
Doherty
Timothy
Fesko
Karen
Fulkerson
Bunny
Furlin
Pat
Giannini
Yvonne
Hoff
John
Kerr
Patrick
Lee
Tammy
Lynch
Mark
Maassel
Rick
Mazer
Thomas
McDermott
Bishop Dale
Melczek
Shar
Miller
Suzanne
Mulshine
Don
Nagdeman
Rita
Nangle
Carmen
Neighbors
Doug
Olson
JoAnn
Plank
Tom
Ploski
Craig
Pratt
Pat
Puffer
Joe
Quinn
Colleen
Reilly
Susan
Richardson
Cindi
Rucinski
Bob
Schact
Janet
Schulte
Tom
Sourlis
Scott
Steinwart
Lisa
Tatina
Dave
VanDyke
Glenn
Vician
Joelle
Weeks
Donald J.
Weiss
Robert
Welsh
Bruce
White
Marty
Wielgos
Nikki
Wielgos
Barbara
Wisdom
McKenly
Wright
Tamara
Young-King
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