School of Autism
2nd Annual Dinner & Auction
April 26, 2008
at
The Benson Hotel
from
6pm to midnight

6:00-6:55pm

Reception

Silent Auction -Closes at 6:55pm

Raffle-Closes at 6:55pm

Golden Ticket Drawing-Closes at 6:55pm

Complimentary Wine

7:00-8:00pm

Dinner Buffet

Complimentary Wine

Film

8:00pm

Silent Auction Winners Announced

Special Plea

Live Auction

9:30-11:30pm

Raffle Winners Announced

Golden Ticket Winner Announced

Live Jazz Band and   Dancing!!

Dinner Menu

· Cream of Oregon Wild Mushroom Soup

· Mixed Market Greens with Condiments and Dressing

· Sliced Roma Tomatoes and Mozzarella with Chiffonnade of fresh Basil, Olive Oil and aged Balsamic Vinegar

· Artichoke Hearts with Feta Cheese and Roasted Red Peppe

· Marinated Cucumber Salad

· Grilled Vegetable Platter

· Smoked Salmon with Traditional Condiments

· Seasonal Fresh Fruit

· Selection of Domestic and Imported Cheeses

· Breast of Chicken Piccata

· Carved Roast Beef with Roasted Garlic Demi Glaze

· Pasta Primavera

· Seasonal Fresh Vegetables

· Rustic and French Dinner Rolls with Creamery Butter

· Assorted Desserts

· Coffee Service

Raffle

Raffle Tickets can be purchased for $1.00 each.  15 prizes will be awarded ranging in value from $10-$50.

Golden Ticket Drawing

New this year, the Golden Ticket, can be purchased for $20 each, during the reception hour between 6-6:55pm.  The winner will be announced at 9:30pm.

You could win:

· Tour & wine tasting for 4 people at Maryhill Winery in   Goldendale, WA

· 2 bottles of Maryhill Wine

· 2 separate double occupancy rooms featuring fireplaces at the Best Western Hood River Inn

The value of this package is $750 and can only be won in the Golden Ticket Drawing!!! 

Silent Auction

1. AAA  1-year basic membership for Oregon, SW Idaho, $64 value

2. 7^th Generation allergen free “Naturally Clean” cleaning product basket, $75 value

3. Bob’s Red Mill favorite gluten-free baking products basket, $50 value

4. Hand-painted  African Vase, titled “Four Friends”, $25 value

5. Denim skirt embroidered with lavender butterflies, $25 value

6. Gift certificate for Old Spaghetti Factory for 2 entrees, expires 12/31/08 and 4 tickets to Tears for Joy Puppet Theater to see “The Jungle Book” November 14^th-30^th, 2008, value $110

7. Autism Awareness basket including 2 silver picture frames  engraved with puzzle pieces and  autism t-shirt of your choice, $50 value

8. Autism Awareness basket #2 including a silver puzzle piece shaped business card holder and interlocking puzzle piece shaped desk clock with autism t-shirt of your choice, $50 value

9. Old fashioned leather and wood trunk, $50 value

10. Gold colored moveable dragon made of hemp made in Thailand, unknown value

11. Four 11x17 digital prints by artist Jesse Lindsay

12. Digital Imagery by Lanny Quarles

13. Four colored Pencil drawings by Julie Freeman-Swenson

14. Oil painting by Margaret Graham

15. Resin painting by Matt Ford

16. Self portrait by Ezra Johnson-Greenough

17. Handmade  wooden lamp with hand stitched lampshade featuring a moose

18. 8x8 professionally planted garden by  Bloom’s Landscaping

19. Wine Tour for 8 from a winery in Newberg, Oregon.

Special Plea

School of Autism needs several pieces of equipment and monetary donations in order to implement the 1^st and 2^nd

grade programs.  Our special plea is for the following:

· Audio/Visual Equipment for centers in our new technology room ~ $200

· Classroom desks and chairs ~ $710

· Gymnastics mats for our new gym ~ $1000

· 3 new desktop computers also for our new technology room ~ $1650

· Tactile and Proprioceptive equipment for our new sensory room ~ $2000

We are asking for individuals and companies to match monetary donations made at this time.  We have already receive donation pledges from:

Joe’s Foundation for $2000, CH2M Hill for $500, Cohen for $500, Cohn for $500, and Jeffrey Mathews for $500.

  Live Auction

1. Cathedral Ridge Winery: Private wine tour and barrel tasting for 8 people at Cathedral Ridge Winery in Hood River, OR. Unknown Value Expired 12/31/08

2. Victoria's Secret: Victoria's Secret Supermodel tote filled with Amber Romance bubble bath, Amber Romance ultra-moisturizing hand and body cream, Amber Romance body scrub, Vanilla Lace body spray, Vanilla Lace ultra-moisturizing hand and body cream, Vanilla Lace body wash, Beauty Rush Appletini lotion, Beauty Rush lip gloss, Very Sexy lipstick in the color melt, and Dream Angels Heavenly perfume. $125 Value

3. A Clean Image for 1 year from Washman Autospas: 1 Express Detail including "the works" full service carwash, hand wax, carpet shampoo, seat shampoo, super interior,   interior odor eliminator. This package also includes 12        exterior carwashes that can be used 1 per month for a year! $215 Value

4. Sun River Package: $400 in gift certificates that can be used only toward lodging at The Sunriver Resort and $100 in gift certificates that can be used for dinner and/or golf. $500 Value

5. Mad Housewife Cellars Wine Basket: A fabulous basket from our humorous winery! $85 Value

6. Car Care Pack from Washman Autospas:   12 full service "the works" carwashes from Washman Autospas $204 Value

7. Chinook Winds Getaway: $100 gift certificate for hotel stay at the Chinook Winds   Casino Resort, 2 show tickets and 2 dinners at Chinook's Seafood Grill. $250-$300 Value depending on show tickets selected

8. Family Fun Pack: 10 games of bowling at Hollywood Bowl no expiration, 2 admissions to The Enchanted Forest no expiration, 1 family admission for up to 6 people to The Children's Museum expired 1/31/09, 2 Family skating passes for up to 5 people at Oaks Park expires 10/26/08, 4 admissions to the  Oregon Zoo 4/31/09, 2 passes to Open Swim at Clackamas Aquatic Park no expiration and 2 tickets to see Einstein Is a Dummy on May 11 with Oregon Children's Theater. Over $400 Value

9. Dr. Phil: 4 tickets to see Dr. Phil live with VIP seating in the studio and VIP parking at Universal Studios Hollywood. Unknown Value

10. Portland Night on the Town: 2 tickets to a Sunday through Thursday evening or     matinee performance from Portland's Center Stage. Valid on Main Stage Showing for the 2007/2008 season, there are 5 performances to choose from. Also, a $40 gift certificate to any McMenamins good for dinner, movies or drinks. $163 Value

11. Pamper Yourself-for Two: 2 $35 gift certificates to Magnum Opus Hair Salon, 2 dinners at Mother's Bistro & Bar and an Exotic Bath Set including scented products in Mandarin Spice, Vanilla Plum and Green Tea. $150 Value

12. Portland Sightseeing Tour: A sightseeing cruise for two on either the Portland Spirit or Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler and a $50 gift certificate to Higgins Restaurant with chef Greg Higgins. $110 Value

13. Vintage Bracelet from Decades Vintage Company: 1950's Rhinestone Bracelet. $49 Value

14. Kevia Earrings: From the Rococo Collection made from Smokey Quartz and Gold Vermeil. $150 Value

15. Widmer Brothers Brewing Co: 1 quarter barrel (AKA Pony Keg) of Widmer Hefeweizen, Drop Top Amber Ale, Broken Halo IPA or our seasonal beer. Also included are 1 tub and tap rental, 50 logo cups and 1 bag of ice! $85 Value

16. Portland Winterhawks: 4 reserved seating tickets to any regular season game. Expires 12/31/08 $100 Value

17. Doug Flutie Foundation:  Autographed photo of Doug Flutie, Value Unknown

18. Oregon Ducks Package:  2 reserved tickets to the Oregon Twilight at the Oregon Track & Field on May 9^th, 2008.  Also included are an Oregon Ducks clock, 2 license plates and a pendant.  $150 Value

19. Eagle River Books:  Book “Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland”, 1982 University of California Edition based on the Pennyroyal Edition designed & illustrated by Barry Moser.  Book and dust jacket are in Fine condition.  Unknown value, suggested starting bid $100

20. Eagle River Books:  Book “Galapagos”, by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Easton Press SIGNED Leather Limited Edition, 2005.  Book is still in shrink-wrap and in Very Fine condition.  Unknown value, suggested starting bid  $100    

21. Eagle River Books:  Book “ The Little Engine That Could”, by Watty Piper, Illustrated by Loren Long.  Limited Edition 2005, 300 SIGNED this being #216.  Book  in Very Fine condition in blue slipcase and includes a signed limited print suitable for framing.  Unknown value, suggested starting bid $100

22. Table & Chairs:  Hand painted new wooden children’s table with two chairs, $200 value

23. Rocking Chair:  Hand painted new wooden children’s rocking chair, $100 value

24. Ellen Notbohm Books:  3 signed books by Ellen Notbohm.  $100 value.

25. Painting by Julie Freeman-Swenson:  Japanese Crane     3 ft x 5 ft painting, oil on canvas.  $500 value.

  ~Special Thanks~

Over the last year our program has grown. We were able to grow because of the generous support of our contributors.  We would like to thank them for the help in providing our program for children with autism. (in alphabetical order by first name)

· Avrum Katz Foundation

· Belmont Station, Carl Singmaster

· Concordia Alehouse, Jason Hohnstein & Jerry Olsen

· Furat Al Muktar

· Jack Ryan Homes, Matt Thomasson

· Jeffrey Mathews

· Macadam Floor & Design

· Matt Ford

· Norma Gilbert

· Washman Autospas, Mark Hanna

We would also like to thank our Board of Trustees for guidance and support.  Cicely & David Kaplan, Ronald Louie and Tricia Westlund.  We appreciate your time, suggestions and encouragement more than we could say.

Volunteers: Amie, Christel, Ronald, Shannon and Trent ~       We would be lost without you, Thank you so much.