Fundraiser 2005
Silent Auction List

ALA Capital Chapter Foundation Annual Fundraiser -
Don't forget your checkbooks!
(To see photos for the 2005 Fundraiser please click here)

DINNER ANYONE?
Enjoy a delicious dinner at the Morrison-Clark Inn Restaurant in Washington, DC. Includes taxes, gratuity and a Maitre D’ selection of wine. Donated by Morrison-Clark Inn.

WATCH THE NATIONALS WIN
Enjoy a trip out to the ball game with 5 of your friends. 6 tickets. Donated by National Mailing Systems.

GET AWAY FOR THE WEEKEND AT THE GREENBRIER
Winter weekend for two nights and three days at the luxurious Greenbrier. Includes room and breakfast and dinner daily. Package valid November 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006. Donated by The Greenbrier.

BEAUTIFUL BOWL
Beautiful hand painted bowl will add a special flare to any table. Donated by The Clay Cafe.

DINNER FOR YOU
Enjoy a dinner at Tuscana West with this $100 gift card. Donated by Hospitaliti.

OFFICE EXECUTIVE BASKET
Filled with everything a busy executive needs. Donated by OfficeMax.

A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS
Get out your popcorn and jump on the couch – it is time to watch some movies. Enjoy this gift basket filled with DVDs of Oscar winning movies.
Donated by the ALA Capital Chapter Foundation.

WINE TASTING FOR SIX
Enjoy a private guided tour for 6 of Ingleside Plantation Vineyard in Oak Grove, Virginia. Package also includes a wine and cheese reception, complimentary wineglasses, and a champagne finale. Certificate will be honored through Sept. 30, 2005. At least two weeks advance notice is required.
Donated by Ingleside Plantation Vineyard.

WEEKEND AT THE WILLARD
Enjoy a two-night stay at the luxurious, historic Willard InterContinental Hotel. Includes room and tax. Donated by the Willard Inter-Continental Hotel.

FOR THE HOME OFFICE
Set this HP Printer up and be all set in your home office. Donated by OfficeMax.

LET’S DO LUNCH
Come enjoy Chef Fabrizio Aielli’s award winning Italian cuisine. Donated by Teatro Goldoni.

PAMPER YOURSELF
You will be set from head to toe with this Mary Kay Satin Hands & Body gift basket – includes: Satin Hands & Body Shower Set and Satin Hands & Pedicure Set. Donated by Pat Ashley.

STIR YOUR SENSES
Enjoy a night out with this $150 gift certificate to Fran O’Brien’s. Donated by Fran O’Brien’s.

AN UNFORGETABLE EVENING
Call your friends and invite them to join you at the Marrakesh Restaurant. Certificate includes 10 full seven course Moroccan dinners and a belly dance show. Excludes taxes, beverages and gratuity - valid Sunday - Thursday.
Donated by Marrakesh Restaurant.

GET AWAY FROM IT ALL AT THE ST. REGIS
Escape from your hectic week and enjoy a one-night weekend stay at the St. Regis Hotel, Washington, DC based on availability. Room and tax only – incidentals not included. Expires April 4, 2006. Donated by The St. Regis.

LEARN TO COOK THE WAY THE FRENCH DO
Learn to cook from the experts with two (2) French cooking classes with Chef Francois Dionot. Classes are held on Wednesdays – 10:30am to 1:30pm or 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Reservations required. Donated by L’Academie De Cuisine.

BASEBALL FANS
Enjoy Wednesday May 18, 2005 watching the Nationals play. Two tickets. Donated by The Swirling Group.

A TRIP TO THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON
This certificate can be used towards a memorable dinner and an overnight stay at the famous Inn at Little Washington. No expiration date. Weekend night may be additional.
Donated by CarrAmerica.

BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHY
These framed and matted photos taken by Capital Chapter member, Sadie McLeod will enhance anyone’s home or office. Donated by Sadie McLeod.

MOONLIGHT CRUISE ANYONE?
Enjoy dinner for four and a cruise down the Potomac on Sunday through Thursday aboard Washington's premiere dining cruise ship, the Odyssey. Includes taxes, fees and gratuities. Beverages and beverage gratuity not included.
Donated by The Odyssey.

SCHEDULE A TIME TO RELAX
Pamper yourself with a one hour personal massage by Paul R. Wood, Certified Massage Therapist. Donated by Massage & Bodywork – Paul R. Wood.

GO ORIOLES!
Enjoy 4 seats for an Orioles game on a date yet to be determined. Donated by ARAMARK.

THE GREAT ESCAPE
Enjoy a week of peace and tranquility at Bethany Beach in this 5 bedroom vacation home. Valid Sept. 2005 – June 2006. Donated by Terri Easter, Capital Chapter Member.

FLOWERS FOR YOU
Use this $50 gift certificate to brighten your day with flowers from The Flower Gallery. Donated by The Flower Gallery.

POP THE CORK
Enjoy your wine and learn a thing or two about what you are drinking! Basket includes wine, an iceless wine keeper, cocktail napkins with wine bottles on them, a 4 piece coaster set, 2 wine air vacs to preserve the opened bottles, a beautiful cork screw, wine crackers, a set of wine glasses and a the Wine Book for Dummies. Donated by the ALA Capital Chapter Member Orientation and Development Section.

FOR THE ART LOVER
Beautiful color landscape photography entitled “The Flag” by David Glick. Unframed Archival Print in numbered edition signed by artist. Donated by The Byrne Gallery.

A NIGHT AT A NATIONALS GAME
Four tickets see the Washington Nationals play the Milwaukee Brewers on May 17th. Donated by The Midtown Group, Inc..

OFFICE EXECUTIVE BASKET
Filled with everything a busy executive needs. Donated by OfficeMax.

BEAUTIFUL BOWL
Beautiful hand painted bowl will add a special flare to any table. Donated by The Clay Cafe.

WATCH IT GROW
This Rhapis Palm (AKA Lady Palm) in a 14" dia. ceramic cylinder in a yellow beige color will brighten up your home or office. Donated by Rolling Greens.

WEEKEND GETAWAY
One overnight accommodation for two people with breakfast and a choice of one Garden Spa Massage and/or one round of golf at the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Expires December 31, 2005. Donated by Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort.

WEEKEND STAY
Leave the kids at home and escape to the Orlando World Center Marriott Hotel for a weekend stay. Taxes included. Donated by the Orlando World Center Marriott Hotel.

A NIGHT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER
Whether you want to see the symphony, the opera or a musical, it’s your choice with this $200 Kennedy Center gift Certificate. Donated by Potomac Consulting Group.

LEAVE THE HANDYWORK TO SOMEONE ELSE
Receive 8 hours of handyman services from a professional at HITT Contracting, Inc. Materials provided by winner of item. Services for the DC Metro area only.
Donated by HITT Contracting, Inc.

STYLE YOUR HAIR
Treat yourself to a designer consultation, highlight, haircut and conditioning treatment at PR Partners in Old Town Alexandria. Donated by Ergonetics.

DINNER FOR TWO
Leave the kids at home and enjoy this dinner for two at the Red Sage. Includes 3 courses, selection of wine, tax and gratuity. Donated by the Star Restaurant Group, LLC.

ART COLLECTORS – CHECK IT OUT
Portland Head Light – Giclée* on Canvas. Portland Head Light is the first lighthouse built by the United States government. Previous lighthouses were built before the Revolutionary War. The lighthouse was dedicated by the Marquis de Lafayette in 1791. (*A Giclée is a pigment-based archival ink printing process on canvas.) Donated by Robyn Woideck.

COMPUTER SUPPLIES
Use this $75 gift certificate for any computer supplies you need. Donated by Summit Computers, Inc.

IT’S SHOWTIME!
See anything your heart desires with this gift certificate to a Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company production during the 2005-2006 seasons.
Donated by Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.

SMILE FOR THE CAMERA
Don’t miss a thing with this HP 407 Digital Camera (4.1 Megapixel). Donated by Office Depot Business Services Division.

DINE OUT TONIGHT
Use this $150 gift certificate and treat yourself to a wonderful night at The Old Angler’s Inn in Potomac, MD. Donated by Impact Office Products.

TRAVEL IN STYLE
Three hours of limousine service to get you around in style. Donated by KANE International Limousine, Inc.

AWAY FOR THE WEEKEND
Enjoy a one-night weekend stay with breakfast for two at The Melrose Hotel, Washington, DC. Includes tax and gratuity. Donated by The Melrose Hotel, Washington, DC.

SHOP TIL YOU DROP
Enjoy a shopping spree at Nordstrom’s with this $300 gift certificate. Donated by Venable LLP.

A HOME RUN
Don’t miss one at bat! Watch the Nationals take on the Milwaukee Braves. 4 tickets.
Donated by Shaw Bransford Veilleux & Roth.

A LITTLE TOUCH OF TEXAS
Beautiful jewelry by an up and coming Texan artist. Donated by Regina Bennett.

SPECIAL GIFT BASKETS

The following baskets were prepared by member law firms especially for this fundraiser. Thank you to:

King & Spalding LLP
Nixon Peabody
Shaw Bransford Veilleux & Roth
Troutman Sanders LLP
White & Case

ENTERTAIN IN STYLE
Enjoy this basket filled with all of the essentials for a night of entertaining at home for four people. Get your evening started by setting your table with place mats, napkins, napkin holders. Pop in a relaxing CD, light some candles and serve some wine in your new wine glasses. After dinner get ready for some fun with Scene It (the game features movie clips from some of Hollywood's most exciting adventures, funniest comedies and exciting dramas). Donated by King & Spalding LLP.

FOR THE HOBBIT LOVER
Enjoy this Henn Workshops magazine basket with wrought iron stand. The basket contains The Hobbit DVD, the extended version DVDs - Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and Return of the King; the Two Towers soundtrack CD; a Lord of the Rings board game; The Histories of Middle Earth, Vol 1-5 book set; and the book The Hobbit - plus munchies for a movie marathon weekend. Donated by Shaw Bransford Veilleux & Roth.

FITNESS & RELAXATION BASKET
Work out with your pilates bands and power cords and use this pedometer to keep track of your walking, then it's time to relax with an assortment of bath goodies, topped off with a massage or beauty treatment with a $200.00 gift certificate to Splash, the Spa at the Sports Club LA in the Ritz Carlton in Washington, DC. Donated by Troutman Sanders LLP.

NATIONALS BASKET
Got tickets to a National’s game? Then you will want this basket filled with paraphernalia from the new ball team. Includes jersey, cap and pennant. Donated by Nixon Peabody.

THE BEST OF IRELAND
Including world Famous Barry's Tea (green and gold label) and to go along with morning tea, a jar of Chivers Raspberry Jam. For dinner, a bottle of HP Sauce, great for steaks and burgers as well as Ballymaloe Country Relish. For bakers, ready to make Katie Reilly's Soda Bread. For those with a sweet tooth, Jacob's Jaffa Cakes and Jacob's Chocolate Mallows and an assortment of chocolate bars. Something to read while you snack? Also included is History of the Clans in Ireland. A wool blend handmade neck scarf by Neill's of Dublin, a ceramic bread warmer, a piece of Connemara marble in the form of a Worry Stone, which is believed to wipe away worries and a woven door hang with a tiny bell to remind everyone to "Be Irish.” Donated by White & Case.