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Thank you for joining us this evening and for your commitment to making a difference in our community. It is truly through the kindness and generosity of people like you that we are able to support so many families in need. Please walk around and explore the many silent items up for bid. We also have many exciting live auction packages that you will find listed in this brochure which also includes your bidding number. We appreciate your support and participation. SCHEDULE 5:30 pm Doors open Registration opens Silent auction begins 6:45 pm Silent auction closes Dinner served 7:00 pm Welcome LIVE auction (part 1) Fund-a-Family Speaker LIVE auction (part 2) FREE raffle/prizes Name ____________________ Table No Special thanks to our sponsors ... FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2019 Welcome Aboard! Andrew W. White

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Page 1: Welcome Aboard! · Before you head out, stock up on gear with a $125 gift card to Benson Ski and Sport in Derry. Donors: Washington Valley Accommoda-tions, Cranmore, Gunstock, Pats

Thank you for joining us this evening and for your commitment to making a difference in our community. It is truly through the kindness and generosity of people like you that we are able to support so many families in need.

Please walk around and explore the many silent items up for bid. We also have many exciting live auction packages that you will find listed in this brochure which also includes your bidding number.

We appreciate your support and participation.

SCHEDULE

5:30 pm

Doors open

Registration opens

Silent auction begins

6:45 pm

Silent auction closes

Dinner served

7:00 pm

Welcome

LIVE auction (part 1)

Fund-a-Family

Speaker

LIVE auction (part 2)

FREE raffle/prizes

Name

____________________

Table No

Special thanks to our sponsors ...

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Welcome Aboard!

Andrew W. White

Page 2: Welcome Aboard! · Before you head out, stock up on gear with a $125 gift card to Benson Ski and Sport in Derry. Donors: Washington Valley Accommoda-tions, Cranmore, Gunstock, Pats

2. BOATLOAD OF WINEThis hand-made, rustic canoe wine rack will kick up the nautical theme in any home. It hasspace for wines, liquor and accessories. This is a gorgeous piece of furniture with solid woodrunning through. Display it unfinished or easily stain or paint it to match your decor. Best ofall, it comes stocked full of wine, with plenty of reds, whites, champagne, dessert wines andmore! Donors: The Lane Family and Members of the Upper Room Board of Directors

3. SKI PACKAGEMake this a ski season to remember with passes for two at Cranmore, Gunstock, and PatsPeak. Includes a one-night stay (for 4 guests) at Attitash Mountain Village and a personal-ized tour of Henniker Brewing Company. Before you head out, stock up on gear with a$125 gift card to Benson Ski and Sport in Derry. Donors: Washington Valley Accommoda-tions, Cranmore, Gunstock, Pats Peak, Henniker Brewing Co., and Benson Ski and Sport

7. GREAT OUTDOOR TOOL PACKAGEYour dreams of perfectly organized tools can come true with this big rolling toolbox, complete with tools,power washer, and an outdoor canopy. This package is available for viewing.Donor: R&R Public Wholesalers, Hooksett

4. TEQUILA TASTING DINNER FOR 12Host your friends to an amazing Mexican dinner for 12 accompanied by a tequila tasting.Your host will hand-select premium tequilas served to you and your guests in the privateroom at their Londonderry location. Donor: La Carreta Mexican Restaurant

10. SHOPPING SPREE + LIMO + $1100 GIFT CARDSFun day for four on a pre-holiday shopping spree that includes $1100 in gift cards, limoservice, and a champagne toast! Enjoy a full day of socializing and shopping (up to 7hours). Choice of a December, 2019 date during the week of Dec.1-5 or Dec. 8-12.Donors: Friends of the Upper Room and Linahan Limousine

8. TUSCAN KITCHEN CHEF’S TABLE DINNER FOR 8Treat your family or friends to a world-class artisan Italian dinner for eight at Tuscan Kitchen inSalem or Portsmouth. In their open concept kitchen, you’ll absorb the sights and aromas of agifted Italian chef at work. Truly a special evening. Donor: Tuscan Kitchen

5. HOLLAND AMERICA 7-DAY CRUISE FOR 2Choose from: Alaska, Caribbean or Canada/New England CruisesSail away on a one-week cruise for two on the spacious Holland Americacruise line. The ship is well-appointed, and on board, you will experienceworld class dining, live music, activities and a room with a view.Donors: Friends of the Upper Room

6. BOSTON CELTICS BOARDROOM FOR 2Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks Game January 3, 2020Watch the Celtics from the comfort of the luxe Cross Insurance Boardroom.Two hour early entrance to TD Garden with a private elevator to the board-room so that you can enjoy a multi-course gourmet dinner. Watch the gamefrom premium seats with access to the private bar & facilities. Includes freepremier parking. Donor: Toni Anderson from Ella Beauty Hair Salon

9. BOOTHBAY, MAINE 3-DAY GETAWAY FOR 2Spend 3 nights (July 10-13) relaxing and unwinding at the highly rated Inns at Greenleaf Lane.Stay in the Admiral Quarters Suite 14 with a deck overlooking Boothbay Harbor. You will awaketo coffee on deck, while watching the Harbor come alive and then have the most amazinghomemade breakfast ever. Donors: Bill & Janice Burke

Live Auct ion Packages1. BOSTON BRUINS BOARDROOM FOR 2Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens February 12, 2020Enjoy an incredible experience for two in the cushy Cross Insurance Boardroom.Two-hour early entrance to TD Garden with a private elevator to the boardroom sothat you can enjoy a multi-course gourmet dinner before the game. Watch the gamefrom premium seats with access to the private bar & facilities. Includes freepremier parking. Donors: Bill and Janice Burke

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15. PRIVATE DINNER FOR 6 AT SEARLES CASTLETreat your friends to an elegant private dinner at the Castle in Windham, NH.You’ll be welcomed like royalty for a meal that includes beer & wine, appetizers,a dinner of your choosing and dessert. Donor: Searles Castle

11. $250 Fund-a-Family The Upper Room relies on your incredible generosity to continue being a valuable resource for families in the community. Helping people to graduate high school, raise children, connect with others, and make a positive contribution to their community, that is how your dollars will fund the potential of our families.

14. ARUBA TIMESHARE FOR 2 + $1000 AIRFARESpend February vacation week (2/23/20 - 3/1/20) soaking up some sun onthe beach or relaxing in the spa at Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort. Thistropical beach front resort, with miles of pure, white, sandy beaches, isbacked by a private wildlife sanctuary. Perfect way to escape the NH cold!Included is $1000 towards your airfare.Donors: Charlene & Tom Puzzo; Bill & Janice Burke

16. FAJITA BAR FOR 30Bring fajitas for 30 to your house for graduation, christening, baby shower, family reunion,or neighborhood block party. Pick up your tasty fajita bar from La Carreta, in Londonderryor Derry, and you’ll have a Mexican feast worth remembering.Donor: La Carreta Mexican Restaurant

18. BBQ CATERED MEAL FOR 20Host your friends at a home-cooked barbecue for 20. You provide the seatingand our grillmaster brings everything else. Invite your guests to eat and enjoy.At your home or office, dine on grilled steak, chicken, sausage, hamburgersand hot dogs. Plus yummy potato salad, pasta salad, corn on the cob &watermelon. (30 day notice is required and date to be mutually agreed upon).Donor: Like Brothers Catering

19. VIP TABLE EXPERIENCEYour chance to be the toast of the town for Auction 2020. “Be our guests” at next year’s auction. Thispackage includes: tickets for 12; limo to and from the auction; private wine pour; and first in line for checkout. You and your guests will have all the fun extras and TLC a VIP group deserves. The winner of theVIP experience also gets to choose the theme for next year’s auction!Donor: The Upper Room and Linahan Limousine

13. GETAWAY TO RUSTIC COTTAGE ON ECHO LAKE, MAINESpend 7 nights during the highly sought after week of July 4 in a quaint 2 bedroomcottage right on Echo Lake. Fish, canoe, hike, relax and enjoy the peaceful setting.Sleeps 5. Donors: Friends of the Upper Room

12. PATRIOTS AT GILLETTE STADIUM + TRANSPORTATIONPatriots vs. Miami December 29, 2019Cheer on your favorite team with two tickets to the game at Gillette Stadium and your ownprivate transportation to and from the stadium.Donor: Linahan Limousine and Friends of the Upper Room

17. PAINTING BY LIVE ARTISTto Benefit the Anna Willis Scholarship FundTake home an ocean-themed painting after watching live artist, Kady Messina,create it during the event. $500 of the proceeds will go to help a prospering highschool student. Donor: Kady Messina

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Auction Rules & Procedures:

Silent Auction

1. Please print your last name, bid number and the amount of your bid neatly in the space provided on bid sheets. Be sure the bid sheet you are

writing on matches the item you want to bid on. Be sure to memorize your bid number. Bids that are not clearly legible will not be honored.

Live Auction

1. The Auction Committee has endeavored to describe all of the auction items accurately. The Auctioneer reserves the right to make verbal

corrections and provide additional information from the block or in advance of the sale.

2. Please wave your bid number high enough to attract the attention of the auctioneer as bids will be accepted in the order they are received.

3. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any and all bids deemed inappropriate.

4. Please be prepared to bid promptly as some items may be closed more quickly than others to keep the auction on schedule.

Cash-Out Procedure

1. All purchases must be paid in full at the end of the live auction. Payments can be made by Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and

American Express. Checks can be made out to The Upper Room.

2. Please do not cash out until you are finished bidding for the evening.

3. Items are sold ‘as is’ and without any warranties expressed or implied.

All proceeds benefit The Upper Room, a Family Resource Center, a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization. A portion of your donation may

qualify for a tax deduction. Please consult your tax advisor or the IRS for more information.

The Upper Room, a Family Resource Center 36 Tsienneto Road, Derry, NH 03038

URTeachers.org (603) 437-8477

Thank You!