Headmaster for a Day
Your child will cherish being "Dr. Rankin For A Day"! The winning bidder of this coveted opportunity gets to stand guard at morning car pool, enjoy lunch off campus with Dr. Rankin himself, set the dress code for the day and basically run the show! Your child's opportunity to help run the school for a day! A priceless offering!
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Puppy Love!
Every child's dream! Get ready to have your heart melted by this adorable Yellow Lab mix rescue just for your family! Puppy is female, and upon receipt will be approximately 10 weeks old and has been spayed and is up to date with all puppy health care. Your Gala committee handpicked this bundle of fur based on her temperament, size, ease with children and overall sweetness, not to mention that she stole our hearts! Let her steal yours! No puppy pak is complete without the vet services of Dr. James C. Dobies- offering a full first exam, de-worming, first vaccinations, heartworm tablet and flea control for your new furry family addition. Dr. Dobies, DVM has been serving Gaston County since 1998 and is President-elect of NCVMA. Considered one of the best, most family friendly veterinarians around, his clinic South Point Pet Hospital is a full service companion hospital for everything from preventative to surgical care for your pets. Dr. Dobies is a great supporter of pet rescue, and looks forward to providing for the earliest needs of your little pup and becoming her lifetime vet! Million Dollar Dog in Belmont, NC has donated a Pampered Pooch Package that includes nail trim, ear cleaning, bath, blow-dry, brush out and trim. You want her to look her best, right? Happy Dog Cafe and Boutique of Belmont has donated Canidae puppy food and organic dog treats, a designer leash, collar and dog tag that they will inscribe once your puppy has been named and given her new home! You certainly want to show her off-do it in style! For furry love for a lifetime-bid now and she can be yours. How can you resist?
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Glorious Blowing Rock, NC Log Cabin Getaway
Enjoy up to a week long stay at this luxurious
mountain retreat minutes outside of Blowing Rock (15 minutes from downtown
Blowing Rock and 10 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway). This well appointed
home nestled just above Hebron Falls in the mountains of North Carolina will be
the perfect setting for a relaxing get away. Luxuries include accommodations to
comfortably sleep 10 with a complete, state of the art kitchen, 3 satellite
equipped TVs w/ DVD between two spacious dens. You can relax on the spacious
back deck, or screened in porch, listening to the falls below and you're still
connected to the outside world with phone and wireless capabilities. The winner
of this fabulous get away will be afforded 6 nights/7 days on any non-holiday
period through October 2010, as mutually agreed in advance with the owner. The
occupancy limit is 10, with no pets and no smoking. Bedroom layout:
The
main level has master bedroom with king sized bed and an adjoining
full master bathroom. Also on this level is second bedroom with queen
bed. The upper level offers two bedrooms each with queen beds and a
shared full bathroom. The lower level has one bedroom with queen bed and
bath.
All linens are
included. The auction winner assumes all responsibilities for any damages to
the property during the length of stay.
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One Week Getaway At Beautiful Pagosa Springs, Colorado Mountain Home
If you have always wanted to experience it-there is nothing like the Rocky Mountains of Colorado! Whether in summer or winter, this gorgeous 5,000 square foot home in the secluded mountains of Pagosa Peak Estates in Pagosa Springs, Colorado is a rare, getaway treat! This 6 night, 7 day trip includes use of a 4-wheel drive vehicle and a 10 person state of the art outdoor jacuzzi for the best views in the world of a sky so clear you can see thousands of stars and traveling satellites nightly. House is equipped with all modern amenities, entertainment and game room, steam shower, soaking tub, wood fireplaces, central heat and air, balconies and redwood deck and sleeps 6 very comfortably. Located in the southern Rocky Mountains at 7,500 ft. elevation, Pagosa Springs is a laid back outdoor paradise that is 1 1/2 hours from Durango featuring the Silverton Railroad and Durango's airport, 2 1/2 hours from Telluride and Uray down the famed "Million Dollar Highway", 2 hours from Santa Fe and 1 hour from the majestic and breathtaking Continental Divide. Less than 45 minute drive from skiing at Wolf Creek (the most ski snow in the U.S.) and 15 minutes from the best hiking, horseback riding, off-roading, camping and trout stocked lakes imaginable! Natural mineral springs and day spa, movie theater, 27 hole golf course, an array of terrific restaurants and quaint shopping just a mere 20 minutes away. If that isn't enough, a local animal sanctuary featuring deer, elk, bear, wolves, mountain lion, porcupine, coyotes and livestock just 25 minutes out. The famed REAL "Horse Whisperer" Pat Perelli of world reknowned Perelli International Horse Training in Pagosa Springs offers horse training, lessons, day trips and tours and is a special treat for horse enthusiasts OR you can simply walk down the road and pet the neighbor's horse. For those of you with private small planes-Steven's Field nestles into the mountain just 15 minutes from the home on an 8,100 reinforced lineal ft. runway that is FAA and control tower designated. It truly is a piece of heaven on earth-a special family or couples trip for the highest bidder!
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I Gave At The Gala!
That is right-you can "JUST SAY NO" to any and all solicitations to volunteer for anything for the entire 2010-2011 school year! Feel free to enjoy all the GDS events and opportunities without having to plan or execute any of them! This is a highlight of each Spring Gala auction and we just couldn't shy away this year. Don't be shy, this is your chance to sign up for absolutely NOTHING (and absolutely no "guilt")--just have the absolute winning bid!
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Fripp Island, SC Getaway Home Sleeping 13!
For a limited time only - available for 2 nights/3 days April-June 2010 - this Fripp Island, South Carolina getaway home is called "The Seahorse" because of its incredible location! The Seahorse sleeps up to 13 extremely comfortably and is located on Prime Center Beach with unobstructed views of the ocean. With beach access just steps across the street, this 5 bedroom/4 bath airy retreat boasts 2 sunny and large master bedrooms and offers a family or group a relaxed, casual feel along with the latest in entertainment with 5 Satellite HDTV's and DVD/VCR, gas grill, 2 balconies, deck and patio. Only a few blocks from the beach club, golf, water sports, tennis etc. Unwind yourself in an unparalleled retreat on amazing Fripp Island!
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Fighter Pilot for a Day
Your party of one will experience the thrill and excitement of being a fighter pilot in a light attack
fighter in air-to-air combat. This experience gives you an introduction to fighter pilot training
using the actual skills taught to current military fighter pilots. After
being fitted with a full flight suit and completing the air combat briefings you'll climb into the fighter aircraft alongside your instructor. With your hands on the controls you will engage in a minimum of six combat engagements. Your flight will be recorded on videotape and reviewed in a flight debriefing. You'll even receive a copy to take home at the end of your amazing day! Includes round-trip coach class service for two from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada and a total of four-nights at your choice of any participating Hyatt property.
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Indy Style Racing Experience
Have the need for speed? Looking for the perfect gift? Feeling adventurous? The Mario Andretti Racing Experience offers your party of one an unforgettable and thrilling racing experience. Mario Andretti Racing Experience, "The World's Fastest Driving Experience" puts you behind the wheel of a full sized, Indy-style racing car. If driving these cars weren't thrilling enough, add the fact that you'll be taking laps on one of the world's premiere super-speedways, the Las Vegas Speedway!! Your hands are on the wheel; white knuckled all the way, for two thrilling sessions with top speeds reaching up to 155 mph. Following the checkered flag on your first session, you'll get feedback from an instructor on pit road, and then head back on the racetrack for session two where your only goal is to work on going faster. Includes round-trip coach class service for two from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada and a three-night stay at a participating Hyatt Place hotel.
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One Week at a Glorious Isle of Palms, SC Resort Beach House
Located right on the oceanfront, this incredible Isle of Palms home features full ocean views, an open floor plan, and two spacious oceanfront decks from which to take in the sea air! This two story 4-bedroom, 4 bathroom beach house that sleeps 10 has recently received a facelift. Some of it's special features include four televisions, namely a 42-inch flat screen HDTV, DVD player, stereo system, fireplace, updated kitchen and private boardwalk to the beach. Includes a whirlpool tub in the master bedroom, washer and dryer, air conditioning, breakfast bar and cathedral ceilings to let the sun shine in! The area boasts world class golf, fishing and boating, dining and entertainment, shopping, biking and great nature and children's activities. Come to play or just to relax-it is truly the perfect vacation. A few hours drive, but a world away!
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VEGAS BABY VEGAS! The Signature Trip!
Our "VIVA LAS VEGAS" gala would not be complete without a signature trip for two to Las Vegas! Includes roundtrip airfare on American Airlines and deluxe tower accommodations for three (3) nights at the famed, luxurious Caesar's Palace located in the heart of the Vegas strip. Dine out at any of the hundreds of restaurants Vegas has to offer, see a Broadway-style show (or two), experience the nightlife at Pure Nightclub, gamble at Caesar's noted Race and Sports Book, gaming tables or slots, shop til you drop at the Forum Shops, relax by the pool or be pampered at the Qua Baths and Spa. You will feel like a true high roller. A long weekend not to be forgotten. Do you feel lucky? Just have the winning bid!
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