02.18.2023 Springtime in Paris 42nd Annual Crusader Auction
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3 Welcome from the President Welcome to Springtime in Paris! Throughout the city, birds are chirping and gardens are blossoming. Anything feels possible! Just like the gardens of Paris, our students are blossoming, as well. Each day, our students work hard to expand their knowledge and become the very best version of themselves that they can be—growing academically, spiritually, and emotionally—and preparing for an enriching, faith-filled life beyond these four walls. Tonight, we celebrate our CMH community and all you do to make this growth possible. Thank you for joining us on this very special night for our 42nd Annual Crusader Auction. Proceeds from this evening benefit every student through the Crusader Fund. Your support makes it possible for us to provide the highest quality Catholic education. Your generosity ensures we can attract and retain the best and brightest faculty and staff, invest in technology critical to preparing our students for careers of the future, and provide a safe learning environment. Thanks to all of you, we offer tuition assistance to approximately 30 percent of our families to ensure access to those who prioritize a Catholic Memorial education. And, with your help, we offer a campus ministry program that creates a faith foundation our students can rely on today and tomorrow. We hope you enjoy your trip to Paris this evening! Thank you for your generosity. I also want to give a special and heartfelt thank you to the Development and Advancement Offices, the Auction Planning team, and all the volunteers tonight. We pray for each of you and all who support our efforts. Our school is not possible without you or them. Our Lady of Memorial, pray for us! With blessings and gratitude, Donna Bembenek President Alumni Parent - Lindsay ’07 and Scott ’13
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5 Proud to be a supporter of Catholic Memorial High School obsessed with protecting buildings® inpro.com | 800.222.5556 Inpro - CMH 2020.indd 1 2/5/20 10:58 AM How to Bid Step 1 of 3 - Tap the link in the text message that you should have received when you checked-in. A web browser will open taking you directly to the bidder interface. WHAT IF I DIDN’T GET A TEXT MESSAGE? 1. Open a browser on smart phone, tablet or laptop. (i.e. Safari) HINT: If you don’t have access to the Internet, you can connect to the Wi-Fi through the settings on the device. Use info above by the tea cup to connect. 2. Type https://CrusaderAuction2023.ggo.bid/ in the URL browser. Click Login. 3. Enter your bidder number. 4. Select OK to go to Step 2 - Confirm Bidder. Step 2 of 3 - Confirm Bidder Verify that your name is correct by selecting Yes! Step 3 of 3 - Search for and Place Bids • Search for packages by name or number using the magnifying glass, or by category under the menu. • You can Bid the next increment or Bid More than the next increment • If you choose to Bid More you can set your Max Bid. If your max bid is the highest, the system will automatically bid in your favor until you are out-bid or until the silent auction closes. • To “watch” a package, select the star icon. • To find packages with no bids, select No Bids under the menu. • If you are out-bid, you will receive a text message. • To view the packages you are bidding on, click the menu and select Bids. • To view the packages you are watching, click the menu and select Favorites. • To get back to the main screen, click the house icon. WiFi Password: Paris2023! WiFi Password: Paris2023!
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7 Auction Rules 1. The Live Auction will begin at approximately 7:45 p.m. and continue until all the items have been auctioned. 2. Minimum bids and special rules may be announced at the Live Auction. 3. A form will be presented to each successful bidder in the Live Auction following each item’s bidding. The bidder’s signature will verify the bidder and bid amount. 4. Payment for winning bids (Live and Silent Auctions) will be accepted after 9:30 p.m. in the finance area in the Learning Commons (cafeteria) if not using Express Pay. 5. Payment may be made with check, MasterCard, VISA, Discover or American Express. Payment in full is required at check out. 6. All sales are final and there will be no exchanges or refunds on items except where specified. All items are sold “as is” without warranty or representation and with full disclaimer for any claim of liability arising out of the purchase or use. 7. Dollar values are estimates only, provided by the donors, and are not guaranteed for tax purposes or general value. 8. Items may be removed this evening after 9:30 p.m. 9. Unless otherwise specified, all Auction items and services must be used within one year after February 18, 2023. Please be respectful of all expiration dates as a courtesy to our donors. 10. All Auction items must be removed from Catholic Memorial by noon on Sunday, February 19, 2023. 11. There will be no price reduction during the Auction. 12. All raffles are subject to Internal Revenue Service withholding and payment requirements.
8 Crusader Auction Agenda 4:30 p.m. Mass | Our Lady of Memorial Chapel 5:00 p.m. Check-In | InPro Lobby Silent Auction Crusader Bar Open Hors d’oeuvres Games & Raffles 6:45 p.m. Crusader Bar Closes 7:00 p.m. Welcome, Prayer and Dinner 7:15 p.m. Silent Auction Closes 7:40 p.m. Program 50/50 Raffle Drawing Live Auction Fund Their Futures Lucky Crusader Raffle Drawing 9:30 p.m. Celebration/Dancing If you have not taken advantage of Express Checkout, you may check out in the Learning Commons beginning at 9:30 p.m. Pick up of items will be available in the InPro Athletic Center with receipt after 9:30 p.m.
Games and Raffles Proud supporter of the 2023 CMH Crusader Auction Win one of these prizes: • $3,500 tuition credit for ’23-’24 school year • Student parking spot for ’23-’24 school year • Circle parking spot for ’23-’24 school year • De’Longhi La Specialista Maestro Espresso Machine • RadRunner 2 Electric Utility Bike • Le Creuset 16-piece cookware set (Marseille) • iPhone 14 Pro, 512GB • Sony 55” BRAVIA XR A80K 4K HDR OLED Google TV • Two Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality headsets • Gladiator Beverage Cooler $100 per ticket; only 100 tickets sold Must select your choice of prize at time of purchase. *A similar, equivalent-valued prize may be awarded based on item availability at time of drawing. Lucky Crusader Raffle 9
Gift Card Pull Pick an envelope for a chance to win up to a $100 gift card. Gift card values start at $25 $25/pull Liquor Pull 50/50 Raffle Tickets Pull a wine cork for $25 and you will get the bottle that matches the number on your cork. Everyone wins a bottle. Winning ticket is drawn and splits the pot with the house. $25/pull 1/$5 5/$15 $10/$25 2023 Crusader Auction Recognition Ken Walter (Chair) Kim Behring Catherine Beres Bart Bohne Jessica Brown Amy Calteaux Heather George Ann Marie Grubich Beth Ibach Mary Jacobson Gina King Joanie Mares Michelle Rimer Catherine Skelding 10
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13 Live Auction 1. VIP Student Parking Spot Pull rank on your peers for 365 days with premium CMH Parking! A customized sign bearing your family name will identify this VIP parking spot for a full year. The sign will be yours to keep. Valid August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024. Thanks to: Catholic Memorial High School | Value: Priceless 2. Luxury Napa Valley Getaway Pack your bags and jet off to Wine Country! Enjoy a luxurious, two-night stay for two in Napa Valley’s swanky Meritage Resort and Spa, an idyllic Napa Valley luxury hotel and resort, set against rolling hills with private vineyards. Includes airfare. Thanks to: Alumni Parents Michael and Lynn Giffhorn | Value: $2,500 3. Best Seats in the House You were their first teachers. From day one, you nurtured them, guided them, fought with them, and fought for them; you prayed for and with them. You’ll be the envy of all the other parents as you take your VIP seat at the head of the class for all the pomp and circumstance on Graduation Day. Watch with pride as your student takes that walk across the stage to accept his/her diploma and become a member of the CMH Graduating Class of 2023. Thanks to: Catholic Memorial High School | Value: Priceless 4. Luxury Getaway to Park City, Utah Settle into your luxurious, two-bedroom/two-bath villa at the Marriott Summit Watch Resort for a memorable, seven-night getaway. This 1,200 sq ft home-like accommodation, located in the heart of Park City, Utah, is perfect for a group up to eight. You and your guests will enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, spacious living room, fireplace, and more. Outdoor activities abound nearby, including fly-fishing, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, and golf. Dates are set for July 29-August 5, 2023. Two $500 Delta airline gift cards are included. Thanks to: Diane Omdahl, proud grandmother of Charlie, Class of 2025, and Jerry Jendusa ’85 | Value: $5,300
14 5. Friday Night Dinner at Palmer’s Steakhouse Gather your seven closest friends for an amazing Friday evening at Palmer’s Steakhouse, ranked Milwaukee’s Best Steakhouse and Milwaukee’s Best Fine Dining for 2022. Palmer’s specializes in mouth-watering char-broiled steaks, seafood, ribs and chops, as well as an award-winning wine list of over 200 different selections. This dinner for eight starts with an open bar from 7:30-8:30pm. Then enjoy a chef’s choice dinner at 8:30pm. Package includes open bar for one hour, appetizers, salad, entrée (excludes lobster), and dessert. Server gratuity and tax not included. Not available in December. Expires February 18, 2024. Thanks to: Palmer’s Steakhouse | Value: $2,000 6. Gourmet Dining Experience Choose the gourmet dining experience that works best for your event! The winning bidder selects one of the following catered options: 1. Five-Course Gourmet Plated Dinner – Start the evening with a plated amuse bouche, followed by soup and salad, a decadent dinner and, of course, dessert. Dinner courses accompanied with champagne and wine. 12-16 guests. Value: $2,320 2. Cocktail Dinner Party – Enjoy 6-8 selections of our chef’s favorite small bites with a food station of your choosing. Seasonal flavored miniature desserts included for a sweet end. Stations include Bruschetta bar, Fresh market, Pasta bar. 25 guests. Value: $2,440 3. Upscale Picnic Buffet with Appetizers – Throw an unforgettable backyard picnic with a buffet including entrees such as grilled salmon, grilled petite tenderloin filet, and BBQ pork ribs. Pair with six sides: shrimp alfredo mac & cheese; campfire or loaded baked potatoes; fire-roasted vegetables; watermelon arugula salad. 25 guests. Value: $3,080 4. Family Style Dinner & Dessert – Indulge with your closest family and friends on an elaborate-coursed family-style meal with champagne and wine. Finish the night with our flaming doughnuts dessert. 12-16 guests. Value: $2,375 Valid with a one-month notice, subject to availability. Valid Sunday through Thursday, May through October and December. Valid anytime January through April and November. No expiration date. Thanks to: Zilli Hospitality Group 7. Sun, Fun, and the WM Phoenix Open Golf enthusiasts: Hold on to your grip—you won’t be able to pass this up! Mark your calendars for next February and get ready to enjoy a six-night/seven-day stay at a gorgeous private home in sunny Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ. This showcaseready home boasts five bedrooms, three baths, a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, and living room. The heated pool, fire pit, and hot tub make it easy to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Don’t forget to check out the local hiking paths, fabulous shopping, and extensive fine dining options all located nearby. How
15 could it get any better? You’ll receive ten Weekly Grounds Passes for general admission to the WM Phoenix Open—also known as the “Greatest Show on Grass.” This tournament is the most-attended tournament on the PGA Tour. Keep your eyes peeled for celebrity guests, professional athletes, and other notable people! After a busy day, you and your guests can escape the crowds and retreat to your private abode located just minutes away from the TPC Scottsdale Course. Looking to get out on the course yourself? Multiple golf courses are located close by! Choose six consecutive nights between February 4-13, 2024. Dates must be confirmed with owners. Thanks to: Paul and Heather George, Michael Mills and WM | Value: $9,000 8. VIP Crusader Auction Experience Attend next year’s auction in style! As the 2024 Crusader Auction VIP, you and your guests receive complimentary seating for 10 and transportation to and from the auction via a $500 Uber voucher. Be greeted at the door with delightful surprises and stroll through a streamlined check-in process. Feast on a delicious, expanded menu while student servers ensure your dinner experience is top-notch. Thanks to: Catholic Memorial High School | Value: Priceless Proud supporter of the 2023 CMH Crusader Auction & Friedrich LLP Michael & Rebecca Coello Proud to support the 2023 CMH Crusader Auction!
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20 Thank You to Our Donors! Acacia Theatre Company Tanya and Chad Albanese John Albers ’87 Laura and Gary Anderson Anonymous Donors Anthony Vince Nail Spa Apple Holler Tony and Melissa Arenas Babboni Photography Michael and Kimberly Behring Donna and Alan Bembenek Bob ’67 and Linda Bluhm Bobbi Kahn Design Jewelry Pat Boelter Patti Pavlic Bohne ’91 and Bart Bohne Bonefish Grill Elissa and Brandon Bowlin Broadlands Golf Club Brothers Gyro and Pizza Bubba’s Frozen Custard Bunzel’s Meat Market and Catering Camp Bow Wow Care-a-lotta Bartolotta Charitable Fund Christian Family Solutions City Tins Todd and Cheryl (Hamilton) Clausen ’88 CMH Alpine Shredders Ski and Board Club CMH Baking Club CMH Board of Directors CMH Boys Basketball Team CMH Boys Swim Team CMH Boys Tennis Team CMH Boys Volleyball Team CMH Girls Fastpitch Softball Team CMH Girls Soccer Team CMH Girls Tennis Team CMH Girls Volleyball Team CMH Math Department CMH Poms CMH Student Services and Campus Ministry CMH World Languages Department Comedy Sports on South 1st Delafield Main St. Boutique Discount Liquor Discovery World Bill Dowling Drury Hotel Company, LLC Elkhart Lake’s Road America Elliot Ace Hardware Epic MedSpa Erchull Family Fauerbach and Aspenson Families Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Brookfield Susan and Paul Freedy Paul and Heather George German Fest Mike and Lynn Giffhorn Gilles Frozen Custard Anthonie (TJ) and Katherine Goedheer Marie Gray Green Bay Packers Community Outreach Frank Greguska Jim & Michelle Gross Ann Marie Grubich Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C. Hair by Lisa Mike and Barbara Harvey Timothy ’83 and Angela Hauert Monica Hochevar Tim and Susan Hornung Greg and Jennifer (Hunt) Hubley ’82 Ron and Mary Inden Molly Inden ’95 Indulgence Chocolatiers Iron Joc J.K. Lee Jerry Jendusa ’85 Tony Jennaro and Monica Beres Jennaro ’83 Jewish Museum Milwaukee CMH Junior Crusaders Rita Keepers Tom and Lisa Kelenic Dawn and Max Keller Kendra Scott June Kieckhaefer
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