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1 2019 Silent Auction Catalog 8th Annual Fundraising Dinner
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2019 Silent Auction Catalog
8th Annual Fundraising Dinner
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2019 Silent Auction Details
Bidding Start:Bidding begins as soon as the event opens, at 5:00pm
Bidding End:Curtains will close and bidding will end at 7:30pmAcceptable Forms of Payment:Cash, Check, Credit Card
Winner Notification:Winners List will be available at Afterglow, after the key-note is finished.
Winner Payment and Pick Up:All winners can arrange payment and pick up their items at the conclusion of the event.
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1. Herman Miller Aeron Chair
Donated by: Sedgwick Business InteriorsValue: $1,500
The iconic Herman Miller Aeron chair, a chair unlike no other. Offering stellar performance and comfort without the standard use of foam, fabric, or leather. Innovative, scientifically mastered, ergonomically sound, health-positive, cross-performing, inclusively sized, and environmentally sensitive.
2. Quiet Night Gift Basket
Donated by: Christine StullValue: $150
Relax by the fire with a cozy handmade afghan by Christine Stull, a gift card to Card Carrying Book Store, a beautiful ceramic hand warming cub from Connors Mercantile, decorative pillow, Yankee Candle and a variety of coffees and teas from Market Street Coffee and Tea
3. Couples Massage
Donated by: NamastéValue: $175
Enjoy a 60 minute couple’s massage with your favorite person! Kick back, relax and enjoy a Swedish, aromatherapy or deep tissue massage with one of Namasté’s amazing therapists.
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4. “Quester’s Path” by G.C. Myers
Donated by: G.C. MyersValue: $1,350
8” x 14” acrylic on paper matted inside a 14” x 20” frame.
GC Myers is a contemporary painter from the Finger Lakes region of New York. He came to painting in mid-life as a result of an accident that occurred while building his home in the early 1990’s. What seemed like a bad break at the time was actually an act of good fortune as it gave him the time to obsessively pursue painting. After a little more than a year after beginning to paint, Myers began his career by first showing at Corning’s West End Gallery in early 1995.
5. $500 Grant of Choice
Donated by: Community FoundationValue: $500
Be a Grantmaker For A Day! This generous donation allows the highest bidder to make a grant in the amount of $500.00 to a charity of their choosing in Chemung and or Southeast Steuben Counties.
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6. Culinary Package
Donated by: friends of the Fund for WomenValue: $200
20 piece cutlery set, $100 gift card to Walmart; MOMOFUKU cookbook by David Chang & Peter Meehan; Mexico-One Plate At A Time by Rick Bayless; The Taste of Country Cooking by Edna Lewis.
7. Little House on the Prairie Quilt
Donated by: Chris SharkeyValue: $300
Whimsical quilt inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie books. Double/queen-sized quilt; machine quilted and washable; small and large patch patterns.
8. Scalloped Bowl & $150 Pip’s Boutique Gift Certificate
Donated by: Corning Museum of Glass & Sarah Files, Pip’s Boutique
Perfect package for Mom or that special woman in your life. This beautiful scalloped bowl was generously donated by the Corning Museum of Glass. It’s sleek design and gorgeous scallops would complement any glass lover’s collection. Enjoy a stroll on beautiful Market Street and head into Pip’s Boutique for a collection of fine women’s wear and jewelry.
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9. Barn Quilt
Donated by: Coleen FabriziValue: $75
This beautiful barn quilt was made by Chris Newhart & Lynn Ink of Country Road Barn Quilts. Their barn quilts are made with exterior grade plywood, primed and the designs are hand painted with three coats of exterior house paint.
10. Glass Art
Donated by: Corning Museum of Glass
Gorgeous emerald green glass piece generously donated by Corning Museum of Glass
11. Lucky Lottery Basket
Donated by: Members of the Fund for Women Dinner Planning CommitteeValue: Could be Millions
How lucky are you feeling? Have some fun scratching off several instant lottery tickets for your chance to win big! Hey, you never know?
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Donated by: The family of Thomas S. BuechnerValue: $2,420
Oil 11” x 14” framed This piece was graciously donated by the Buechner family and much appreciation given to West End Gallery for assisting with the donation.
An artist and designer, Buechner trained and worked all over the world, from Amsterdam to Puerto Rico. Early in his career, he worked on display design at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and he later served as the first director of the Corning Museum of Glass from 1950 to 1960. Under his watch, the museum worked to establish glass as a respected medium, rather than simply a “craft.” He organized numerous traveling exhibitions and founded two professional journals, The Journal of Glass Studies and New Glass Review. In 1960, Buechner, then only 33, was hired as the Director of the Brooklyn Museum, where he served until 1971. Historic preservation was also a focus for Buechner at the museum—he created a sculpture garden featuring salvaged pieces from multiple sites throughout New York City. Following his time at the Brooklyn Museum, he served as the president of Steuben Glass and chairman of the Corning Glass Works Foundation, and he returned as the President of the Corning Museum of Glass. Throughout his career as a director and executive, Beuchner continued to practice art as both a painter and an illustrator for Chicago Tribune and Washington Post. In 1986, he began painting full time, focusing on portraiture, landscapes, and still life. He was featured in multiple solo and group exhibitions, and he published many books and articles on his perspective on art.
12. LaTourelle Overnight package with Moon Spa
Donated by: LaTourelleValue: $400
Relax and enjoy an overnight stay at LaTourelle, a beautiful hotel and spa just minutes from the Ithaca College and Cornell University campuses. This package also includes a $100 August Moon Spa gift certificate to use during your stay.
13. “Little Dictionaries” by the late Thomas S. Buechner
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14. Petal of Honor
Donated by: Ray JewelersValue: $218
Petals of Honor is a unique jewelry line designed to represent the most cherished elements of a characteristics including love, family, mother, friend, sister and beautiful. The Petals of Honor Collection was designed locally by Mary Beth Conwell, owner of Ray Jewelers.
15. “Two Pears, Fig, and Persimmon” by Trish Coonrod
Donated by: Trish CoonrodValue: $1,075
12”x16” oil on canvas framed
Trish Coonrod was born in Danvers MA, and has been painting and drawing since childhood. She received her BFA from Washington University in St. Louis, and her MFA from The New York Academy of Art in New York City, where she graduated with honors. Upon graduation she took a position in Jeff Koons’ studio where she worked as lead painter for eight years. In 2007 she relocated to Ithaca with her husband and 2 children. Trish has been exhibiting her work at West End Gallery in Corning since 2013. She is also represented by several galleries throughout the United States.
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Donated by: Beth LandinValue: $250
Oil 6” x 6” unframed and 10” x 10” framed
Beth loves the indescribable magic that comes from painting, and she is inspired by unique perspectives, people and nature. Beth’s paintings range from contemporary representational work to
abstract landscapes and figures. Beth has exhibited at The ARTs Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, 171 Cedar Arts, and in the community with the Elmira Regional Arts Society. She will be exhibiting at the 2018 Summer Mosaic Exhibition at 171 Cedar Arts, and also has a solo exhibit scheduled there in for January 2019. Beth recently won Honorable Mention for her painting, “Jonagold” at the 82nd Palette Awards at the Arnot Art Museum.Beth is an exhibiting member of the Elmira Regional Arts Society, an artist member of The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, an associate member of American Women Artists, and an associate member of the Central New York Watercolor Society. Beth recently won an honorable mention at the Arnot Art Museum at the 82nd Palette Awards for her watercolor still life, “Jonagold.” Beth is also the founder of Urban Sketchers Corning.
16. Wine & Candle Basket
Donated by: Scents by Suzy, Suzanne ValicentiValue: $175
Enjoy a fine selection of wine and hand crafted soy candles by Scents by Suzy. The basket includes a bottle of Sterling Cabernet – Napa Valley, Stags Leap Chardonnay – Napa Valley, Merry Vale Sauvignon Blanc – Napa Valley, Antologia Barolo Italy, 2 wine glasses and four hand poured soy candles, all compliments of Suzanne Valicenti of Scents by Suzy.
17. “Exhale” by Beth Landin15. “Two Pears, Fig, and Persimmon” by Trish Coonrod
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Donated by: Barbara Blumer Value: $350
Oil – 14” x 18” framed
Barbara Hall Blumer lives in Corning, New York in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. Her paintings are done mostly in oils, and are
colorful interpretations of her view of the world and relationships. Her black and white photographs are “storytelling without all the blanks filled in.” They are observations of people and nature which make you think twice and look closer. She has an Art History degree from Brown University, and a prior business career, including Dansk Designs, Corning Incorporated and Two Sisters Studio jewelry. She began seriously studying painting and photography in the 90’s and had her first exhibit in 2003. You can follow Barbara’s work-in-progress on her blog, www.barbarahallblumer.blogspot.com.
18. Holiday Card – Design & Print
Donated by: Alli’s StudioValue: $280
Be stylish and unique this holiday season, have an artist design your 2019 Holiday Card! Graphic artist, Allison Marie of Alli’s Studio, will consult with you to develop and design your unique one-of a kind holiday card. Package includes 100 flat note cards + white envelopes, size 5 x 7 inches, full color, 2-sided. Allow 2 weeks for production time once the design has been approved.
19. $250 Gift Certificate to Simply Time Photography
Donated by: Betsy SnyderValue: $250
The highest bidder receives a $250 gift certificate for a portrait sitting compliments of Simply Time Photography. Betsy describes her work as “imagery that stirs emotion and will hang on your walls for years to come” Some of her beautiful work can be viewed on her website, simplytimephotography.com.
20. “Horizon” by Barbara Blumer
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21. Let’s Have a Dinner Date at Home
Donated by: Wegmans, Jackie Pope (Glass Menagerie)Value: $200
Enjoy a quiet dinner with a champagne toast with stunning Tiffany champagne flutes, Champagne, and a $100 gift certificate to Wegmans.
22. Glass Art
Donated by: Corning Museum of Glass
Beautiful scalloped piece generously donated by Corning Museum of Glass.
23. Iron Flamingo Gift Bag
Donated by: Iron FlamingoValue: $58
Gift bag contains Iron Flamingo growler and fill, sunglasses, beer glass, Iron Flamingo cooler tote and bottle opener.
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SPECIAL SECTION:Dedicated to outdoor experiences in honor of our Inspire 2019 Keynote Speaker, Dr. Meg Lowman
24. No Child Left Indoors
Donated by: Valicenti Insurance Services, Inc. Value: $250
This outdoor package is complete for all families to enjoy time outside. A rugged cooler filled with water toys, outdoor games and beach towels will make most families want to be outside all summer long!!!!
25. Golf Package for 4 at Elmira Country Club
Donated by: Elmira Country ClubValue: $400
Spend an afternoon at the beautiful Elmira Country Club. This package includes an 18 hole round of golf with cart and gift basket with a dozen Titleist golf balls.
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26. “Let’s Go On A Date” Sailing Package
Donated by: Tammy Pabis, Citizens & Northern BankValue: $150
Package includes gift certificate for two for the sunset sail with Schooner Excursions, Watkins Glen, NY, and a picnic coller with two unbreakable wine glasses and a bottle of Dr. Konstantin Frank’s 2017 Semi-Dry Riesling.
27. Tanglewood Nature Center Package & Gift Basket
Donated by: Tanglewood Nature CenterValue: $150
Awesome outdoor experience! This package includes a backpack filled with a variety of nature-related items, including a Meg Lowman Treetops Camp shirt, an Audubon bird, a bird Feeder and a water bottle. Also included with this package is a certificate for a 1/2 hour hike and 30 minute animal presentation for up to 15 people.
28. Overnight Stay at Firelight Camp – midweek stay
Donated by: Firelight CampsValue: $260
Firelight Camps is a tented hotel where nature meets luxury. The safari tents are raised on platforms and fully-furnished with king and queen beds. Each tent is outfitted with a private balcony immersed in the woods, the perfect place for a morning cup of Firelight blend coffee. Lobby tent, bath house and communal campfires are just a short, 1-2 minute walk from your tent.
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29. Wineglass Half Marathon Package
Donated by: Wineglass Marathon Value: $400
Two entries to the 2019 Wineglass Half Marathon on Sunday, October 6th , two tickets to the Saturday, October 5th Pasta Dinner at the Radisson Hotel Corning with featured guest speaker Meb Keflezighi, two copies of Meb’s new book, 26 Marathons – What I Learned About Faith, Identity, Running and Life from My Marathon Career ;Two pair of Wineglass branded goodr sunglasses – perfect for running!, Two 2018 Wineglass Half Marathon quarter zips and wine glasses.
30. $80 NYS Park Gift Card
Donated by: Kelly Lewis, Womansplaining blogValue: $80
NYS Park Gift Card that is valid for any NYS Park.
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31. 2 Tickets (LAWN Row: GA) Goo Goo Dolls and Train at Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center Friday, August 2, 2019 at 7:00pm
Donated by: Rita BiesenValue: $225
Who doesn’t love a concert? Enjoy 2 tickets to a rockin’ good time with Train and the Goo Goo Dolls at CMAC. This is sure to be a great night and awesome show!
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P. O. Box 777Corning, NY 14830 Telephone: (607) 542-7558Fax: (607) 962-7199E-mail: [email protected]
Special ThanksOn behalf of the FFW Board, the Inspire Annual Fundraising Dinner Committee, and the girls and women of our community, we thank those who donated items to FFW’s 2019 Silent Auction for your time, your generosity and your support.
We also would like to acknowledge and thank all those who participated in the auction by bidding and winning these fabulous items!
