The document provides details on auction items being offered at the Springfield Rotary Club's 2013 Dinner & Wine Auction, including experiences like balloon rides, dinners, and vacations, as well as wine packages and scholarships. The proceeds from the auction will benefit the Springfield Rotary Club's local and international community service projects, which support causes like literacy, clean water, and school renovations. Attendees are encouraged to bid generously to help the Springfield Rotary Club continue its tradition of community support and international service work.

1. March 15, 2013
Rotary Dinner & Wine Auction 2013

2. Springfield Rotary Club Projects
Tree of Giving Project with the Child Center
Gift of Literacy for Springfield first graders
Dictionary project for Springfield third graders
Signature Projects
• Willamalane Play Structure
• “Welcome to Springfield” Sign
• Helping to open a Centro Latino Americano Office in Springfield
• Assisting with NEDCO’s Sprout Kitchen project
• Clearing and marking the Pre Running Trail
• Willamalane Lively Dog Park
World Community Service Project helping provide clean water in Guatemala
World Community Service Project improving literacy for children in Thailand
World Community Service Project remodeling school in Tafi Abuife, Ghana
Please enjoy tonight’s auction knowing that your generous bids and purchases
are helping the Springfield Rotary Club carry on a long tradition of local
community support and international service.
Sincerely,
Nancy Bigley Doris Towery
President President-elect

3. Claude’s Wallet
A rotary bag full of Rotary cash. Your guess is your
bid, and the winner pledges to keep the amount secret
forever!
Donated by Springfield Rotarians

4. Classic Scandinavian
Smorgasbord!
This is a festive dinner
for 8 people to be
scheduled November –
February. A lavish four-
course Scandinavian
Dinner served leisurely
with
Glogg, ale, aquavit, appl
e cider &
coffee, including:
cheeses, ham, assorted
breads, fish
plate, shrimp, Swedish
meat balls, cucumber
with dill, tiny red
potatoes, sweet and
sour red
cabbage, stuffed roast
pork, and dessert
specialties.
Donated by Jim and

5. Eat, Drink, and
Solve a Mystery!
It’s Back!
This is a dinner and
mystery (someone is
guilty!) for eight
(victims). Marlee and
Mike Fischnaller are the
Hosts for a gourmet
dinner, including
beverages. Choose from
a variety of fun and
exciting Mystery Dinner
themes. Costume
suggestions will be
provided for all your
guests – you assign the
characters once you
decide on the Mystery –
we’ll do the rest!
Donated by Mike and
Marlee Fischnaller

6. Would You Like To Ride In A
Beautiful Balloon?
Or would you like to gift this to
someone special? Weekday
scenic flight (or is that “float”?)
for two from
Newberg, Oregon, over Yamhill
County’s beautiful wine country.
This package is valid through
2014, and flight season is from
April 15 – September
30, Monday, Wednesday, or
Friday. After the flight, enjoy a
champagne brunch in casual
elegance and spend time
laughing and sharing your
experience with the pilots and
crew. Includes souvenir wine
glasses and DVD. Donated by
Skip Fleek.

7. Black Butte Ranch
One weekend for 4 at Black Butte Ranch Resort, starting on a
Friday, PLUS a $100 Gift Certificate for anything at the Ranch. This is a
small intimate cabin next to an aspen grove. The cabin is 15 minutes
away from Sisters and has two bedrooms, one bath, a kitchen, living
room and fireplace. Housekeeping is included when you leave. No
Pets, Please. (Weekends available: May 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-27 [available
all three nights on Memorial Day Weekend); May 31 – June 2, June 7-
9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30; July 12-14; Sept 6-8, 13-15, 27-29; Oct 4-6, 11-13, 18-
20) Date of weekend must be chosen before April 2, 2013. Subject to
availability, expires 12/31/2013. Donated by Gary and Roberta
Boedigheimer

8. Black Butte Luxury
For two families or three couples
(sleeps 8)! Combine your bids to enjoy
three nights (does NOT have to be
over a weekend) at Black Butte Ranch
Resort in a fully furnished 3 bedroom 3
bath home overlooking the 2nd
fairway of the Big Meadows golf
course. Enjoy four swimming
pools, numerous tennis courts, 18
miles of bike trails, spa, and two
gorgeous golf courses. Not available
March 23 through March 31, May 24
through May 27, June 14 through
September 22, or November 23
through December 1. Subject to
availability. Certificate expires
12/13/2013.
Donated by Robert and Terry Scherer

9. Rotary Around The World
Northwestern University Rotaractors spent a spring break in
Peru, where they met up with other volunteers to help Pisco
Sin Fronteras rebuild after the 2007 earthquake.

10. The “Tin Star” BBQ for 12
The “Tin Star” BBQ for 12 has been enhanced! – Ronda and
Vonn Schleicher bring their award-winning Kansas City
Style BBQ and Debbie Knechtel provides sides and dessert
prepared onsite in her magic Dutch ovens. Beverages are
also provided – all you have to do is eat, drink and enjoy
everyone’s company. Choose two meats from Pulled
Pork, Pork Ribs, Beef Brisket and Chicken.
Donated by Debbie Knechtel and
Ronda and Vonn Schleicher.

11. A Week in Lincoln City!
Perfect for a family reunion, Girls’
Week, etc. would be 6 nights at a 3,000 sq
ft home with 4 BR and 4 baths plus a large
family room with wood stove. Sleeps 12.
Nearby access to Devil’s Lake and the
Pacific Ocean. Subject to availability.
Includes four 3-day passes to the Newport
Seafood & Wine Festival, February 20-
24, 2014. (Must be 21 or older and have
valid photo ID for the Festival). You can
schedule accommodations the same
weekend, or use the passes separately.
Sorry, no pets. Lake home donated by John
and Sharon Alden, festival passes donated by
Tami Humphries

12. Fiji Vacation For Two! –
Five magic nights in Fiji at Lalati Island Resort & Spa.
You will spend 5 nights in an Oceanfront Villa. Includes a fresh flower lei
greeting, chilled bottled Fiji water and cool minted towels upon your
arrival, round trip airport/resort transfers, all meals daily (beverages are
additional) the use of non-motorized water sports equipment, most resort
activities and entrance into the Tabua (First Class) departure lounge featuring
complimentary beverages, snacks & air-conditioned seating prior to your flights
departure to the US! Chase the sunset, swim with seahorses. Prepare to be
totally enchanted.
Valid for travel through 31 March, 2014. blackout dates 10 December 2013
through 10 January 2014. Air fare to/from Fiji and travel insurance is not
included. Scuba diving and spa services are available at an additional rate.
Donated by Remarkable Honeymoons and Lalati Island Resort, Fiji Islands

13. Scholarship Appeal
Direct contributions to the Springfield Rotary Scholarship
Fund at last year’s auction generated $9,000–
I Can Do This!

14. Your Investment at work supporting
our kids in Springfield…
Composite GPA – 3.98 Honors – Awards --
Activities
Other comments: • ASB Student Body
President
“One of my greatest •2nd Place District Rotary
obstacles is also one of my Club Speech 2012
greatest accomplishments” •Pole Vault Record Holder
•Tennis Team Captain
•Volley Ball Captain
•National Honor Society
•Senior Class Secretary
•Math Tutors
•Pep and Symphonic Band
•50+ hours of college credit

15. Scholarship Appeal
Direct contributions to the Springfield
Rotary Scholarship Fund
Candidate: Sarah
Field of Study: Biology – Pre-Medicine
Question: Have there been obstacles you
had to overcome you would like to share?
“My Granny passed away after teaching
me my numbers, letters, and how to sew
and bake. She was one of the most
significant people in my life. Most
importantly she taught me that with
determination, I can conquer any situation
in my life no matter how tough”

16. Scholarship Appeal
Direct contributions to the
Springfield Rotary
Scholarship Fund
Candidate: Alexia
Field of Study: Bio-
Chemistry/Pre-Medicine
Question: What are you most
proud about as you look back on
your High School Career?
“Since 9th grade I have wanted to be a Cardiologist. I am most
proud of my unwavering dedication to my goal of joining the
medical field. In addition to the most challenging course work, I
have been volunteering at the hospital assisting in the surgical
procedures area for nearly two years to achieve my goals”

17. Scholarship Appeal
Direct contributions to the Springfield
Rotary Scholarship Fund
Candidate: Micaela
Field of Study: Chemistry
Question: Have there been obstacles
you had to overcome you would like to
share?
“The spring of my freshman year of High
School, my mom was diagnosed with
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma cancer. She
underwent chemotherapy and radiation
treatment and has thankfully been
declared cancer free. During her
treatment the whole family had to
struggle with the thought of possibly
losing our mother”

18. Scholarship Appeal
Candidate: Chonyi
Direct contributions to the Field of Study: Actuarial Science
Springfield Rotary Scholarship
Fund Question: Why are you seeking a
higher education?
“For two years I lived in India and
attended an all-girls school. The
academic curriculum was very
rigorous. What captivated me
however was how every morning I’d
walk into class with half the students
already there, each girl assiduously
memorizing facts while shutting
everything else out. In a developing
country full of extreme
poverty, education is viewed as a holy
grail to success. I came back in
2007, feeling deeply grateful for all
the opportunities often taken for
granted here in the U.S., and
completely motivated to take full
advantage of our access to
education”

19. “Potential resides in
every person waiting
to be fulfilled. For
some, this potential is
found
artistically, mechanicall
y, or scientifically. I am
not one to allow my
potential to be wasted
so I plan to learn as
Candidate: Rachel
Field of Study: Medicine/Pediatrics
much as possible from
those who have
Question: Set forth your reasons realized their potential
for seeking a higher education.
through the teaching
profession”

20. Heads & Tails!

21. Pre Trail Work Party
Springfield Rotary donated funding and sweat equity to improve the
historic Pre Trail running along the Willamette River, linking Springfield and
Eugene.

22. Cellar Club Collection
Two bottles Duckhorn, 2005 Howell
Mountain Red Wine
Oberon, Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside
Reserve, 2008
Robert Mondavi, Cabernet
Sauvignon, 2009, Reserve
A big expression of California
cabernet sauvignon from three
wineries.
Two bottles of amazing Howell
Mountain fruit, a reserve from the
Michael Mondavi group, and the
classic Robert Mondavi reserve fruit
from some of Napa Valley’s most
treasured vineyards.
Big, masculine, tannic black fruits
with wet earth, cedar and vanilla
aromas, a full mouth feel and a long
finish.

23. Top Italian Wines
Prunotto, Barolo, 2008
Elio Grasso, Barbera D’Alba, 2007
Antinori, Marches, CC
Reserve, 2008
Feudo Maccari, Nero D’Avola, 2010
The best food wine from three
distinctive growing regions. From
Piedmont, the long lived Barolo
from the nebbiolo grape offers dark
fruit flavors with lots of structured
tannins and acids. Also from
Piedmont, a meaty Barbera d’Alba.
A good fruit forward wine with
layers of flavor. From Tuscany, a
Chianti Classico reserve wine, single
vineyard, featuring the sangiovese
grape. Mature, with earth
overtones and red fruit, a real
palate pleaser. Finally, from
Sicily, the Nero D’Avola grape, an
inky dark fruit and spice flavors.

24. California Zins
Saldo, 2010
Michael David Lust, 2007
Ravenswood, Big River, 2009, 2 bottles
For true zinfandel lovers, some of the finest produced in California. The
Saldo come from 5 different counties, including Napa and Sonoma, and
offers a complexity of flavors including spices and raspberry. Michael
David’s Lodi fruit makes his Lust his finest zinfandel. From a variety of
his best fruit from all his vineyards, this is BIG California zin, 16.9%
alcohol, and huge extracted fruits. The best of Sonoma is Ravenswood
single vineyard Big River, two bottles.

25. French
Trimbach, Pinot Gris Reserve, 2004
Joseph Drouhin, Pouilly-Fusse 2009
Domaine Des Chenes
Blanc, Gigondas, 2005
Chateau Durfort-Vivens, 2 grand cru
classe, 2009
From the Alsace, a classic aged Pinot
Gris. This wine will have tropical fruit
nose followed by honeysuckle and
pear tastes. From Burgundy, a 100%
Chardonnay with peach and almond
flavors. From the Southern France
area, a Gigondas dominated by the red
fruit of Grenache and the dark fruit of
Syrah. 2005 was an exceptional
growing year. A stunning 2nd growth
Bordeaux wine from the famous
Margaux region in the Medoc, from
the owners of Chateau Margaux.
Always a long lived wine, this
consistently scores over 90 points and
will benefit from aging.

26. Champagne
Schrambsberg 08
Argle 09 Brut
GH Mumm Brut
Stunning sparklers from three
distinctive areas. Jacob Scram was
one of the original settlers in Napa
Valley. Argyle receives great
acclaim internationally for their
Oregon sparkling wine. Mumm is
one of the famous champagne
houses in France. These three
wines are made in the traditional
way (secondary fermentation in
the bottle) and will feature toasty
noses of yeast, green
apple, pear, and floral overtones.

27. Port Package #1
Grahams 20 year tawny port
Grahams LBV 06
Grahams vintage porto 1991
A great package of the finest from
Graham’s. A 20 year old
tawny, aged in oak barrels offers a
smooth, sweet, walnut and
raisin/pear taste. A late bottled
vintage is as wine, aged 5 years or
more in the barrel. Flavors of
plum, raisin/dried fruits, milk
chocolate and fruitcake. The 1991
vintage is rated 93-94 points and
offers everything you want from an
excellent port.

28. Wonderful Washington State Wine
Package
Dusted Valley Stained Tooth Syrah 2010
Spring Valley Vineyard 09 Merlot Mule
skinner
Woodward Canyon Columbia Valley
(no year)
Amavi Cellars 2009 Walla Walla Cab
Washington State has the perfect
climate for hot weather grapes. The
Muleskinner, is 100% merlot and
provides raspberry fruits, wheat and
herb, spices and earth on the palate
with a long mouth feel. Dusted Valley
Syrah is a big, dark and fruit extracted
wine that is sold at the winery with a
toothbrush! Woodward Canyon sells
this wine only at the winery, a field
blend of merlot, cabernet
franc, cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot
and syrah, a great food wine. Amavi is
predominately cabernet sauvignon with
three other grapes for complexity, a
highly rated wine with blackberry, earth
and spice flavors.

29. Port #2
Grahams 20 year tawny port
Grahams LBV 06
The House of Sandeman, 10
year Tawny Port, with 2
Porto glasses
See above. Plus the 10 year
old Tawny with Sandeman
glasses. A great comparison
with the 20 year old taw

30. California Big Boys
Clos du Val, 1995, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
Hall, 2007, Napa Valley Cabernet
Groth, Cabernet Sauvignon
2009, Oakville
Conn Creek, 2008 Cabernet
Sauvignon, Napa
A chance to sample an 18 year old
California Cabernet just released from
the winery, a fruit forward and highly
rated Hall winery, with a 2007
cabernet, an Oakville grown and long
lived Groth, and a highly rated Conn
Creek. With the exception of the Clos
du Val, all could be aged for several
more years. These wines feature
leather, mocha and coffee
aromas, with a hint of vanilla and a
full finish on the palate.

31. Barbeque, Brew and Blues
This is a barbeque for 20-25 thirsty and hungry people featuring
Pitmaster Rick Bailor from Long’s Meat Market. Rick will custom
barbeque pulled pork, beef brisket or chicken for your event. Hop
Valley is offering a keg of beer of your choice. But wait – there’s
more! Music is also featured with a blues band to be customized for
this event. Event must be scheduled by September 30, 2013, and
expires December 31, 2013.
Donated by Mark Johnson, Long’s Meat Market, Hop Valley Beer

32. Florence Beach
Bungalow
Three nights in a delightful and
funky 1950s vintage beach
bungalow across the street
from Driftwood Shores and
Heceta Beach. A perfect
getaway for two or for two
couples or for a
family, includes $100 gift
certificate to the Driftwood
Shores Restaurant. Easy beach
access, large wooded backyard
with fire pit, wind-protected
deck with ocean views. Also
includes four 3-day passes to
the Newport Seafood & Wine
Festival Feb 20-23, 2014 (Must
be 21 or older and have valid
photo ID for the Festival). You
can schedule the bungalow the
same weekend, or use the
passes separately.
Bungalow donated by Dan
Hurley, Festival passes donated
by Tami Humphries

33. Great Rotary Duck Springfield’s First Dog Youth Playground
Race Park Structure
Springfield Rotary Club
Springfield Rotary is nearing completion of yet another
successful year. We can all take pride in the enormous
contribution our Rotary Club and its individual members
continue to make every year to our community and
internationally. Fund raising efforts like this annual
charity auction make this possible. Thank you for your
generosity!

34. Beach House in Yachats
Yachats for Four –
Two nights in Yachats at a 2
BR 2 Bath oceanfront
home, includes a $100 gift
certificate for dining at The
Adobe.
Donated by Randy Lodge

35. Willamalane Park and Recreation
Four-hour Lively Park Shelter Rental and 50 passes to Splash!
One month membership to the Fitness Center
Four one time passes to Splash!, the Fitness Center and Camp Putt
Donated by Willamalane Park and Recreation

36. Life’s finer things –Dinner, Scotch, and Cigars!
An evening for eight good friends to enjoy a barbecued chicken
dinner followed by a blind tasting of 10 different scotches. Also a
(closely measured) sample of a $250 bottle of Dalmore. Quality
cigars to accompany the quality beverages; there will be other
beverages available but why buy this package if you don’t like
scotch?
Sponsored by John Alden with minor assistance from Tom Draggoo

37. Leave the Driving to LTD!
Your choice: either a Christmas light tour around the
Springfield/Eugene metro area OR a Lane County Winery
Tour. Must be scheduled with Mark Johnson at least two
weeks prior to the tour date.
Donated by Mark Johnson and Lane Transit District

38. Rotary’s Four Way Test
Of the things we say, think
and do:
First…
Is it the Truth?
Second…
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Third…
Will it build Goodwill and
better Friendships?
Fourth…
Will it be Beneficial to all
concerned?

39. Sunset Wine Cruise and Dinner
Party boat on Fern Ridge with “Sommelier-Class Wine” which is French
for “Suitable for Al King’s wine cellar” along with a BBQ dinner as you
cruise the lake and the bird sanctuary. Subject to weather conditions.
Donated by Al King

40. Evening in Spain, OLE!
You and seven of your friends can
relax poolside at John Halgren’s
hacienda with Sangria and other
libations as Mark Walker and his
team of Cocineros prepare plate
after plate of tantalizing authentic
tapas. Enjoy some Spanish
entertainment and wait for a
delicious, made from
scratch, paella to be served. End
the evening with some Spanish
sweets. ¡Buen Provecho! A
Sunday afternoon/evening
(starting around 3 pm) in July or
August.
Presented by Rotarians :
Mark Walker, John
Halgren, Bruce Smolnisky, Jane
Falls and Nancy Bigley.

41. Pheasant Hunting Trip:
This is a hunt for two people. Luckiamut Valley Pheasant hunting trip for
two with guided host Darrall Imhoff. Includes trap shoot to warm up-
great dogs to make it a very special hunt.
Donated by Darrall Imhoff

42. Earlier Signature Project
Springfield Rotary donated cash and labor to install
playground equipment and helped plant shrubs and
groundcover at the Willamalane Community Recreation
Center. This facility provides early childhood recreation
programs among other services.

43. Dell Optiplex 760 Business PC Package
● Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.0 GHz
● Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
● 6 GB RAM
● New DVD-RW (reads/writes CDs & DVDs)
● New Western Digital 120 GB hard drive
● New Dell keyboard & optical mouse
● New Acer 20” widescreen LCD monitor
● Hardware Warranty - 1 year parts/labor
Completely Reloaded & Configured
● New hard drive loaded with Windows 7
Professional 64-bit & all
current Dell hardware drivers
● Complete Windows configuration with all
current updates, many tweaks
● Installation & configuration of many free
utility & security programs
● Please see full page description for a list of
exactly what is included.
Donated by The IT Manager;
Gary Oster

44. The Iron Jeffs
This package is inspired by two popular Food Network shows: Chopped and
Iron Chef. The successful bidder will select four “Mystery Basket” ingredients
and the Iron Jeffs will prepare a four course meal for four couples. Each
course will contain at least two Mystery Basket ingredients and one will
contain all four. Your meal (and wine) will be planned, prepared and served by
Jeff5. Rae and Tony LaMarche will host the dinner in their home.
Donated by Jeff Towery, Jeff Nelson, Jeff Hill, Jeff Martin, Jeff Alden, Rae and
Tony LaMarche

45. Sailing, Sailing over the bounding Fern Ridge Reservoir
In this package for 4 people –you won’t be along just for the ride!
You’ll learn how to sail a 32 foot sailboat and then take your turn at the
tiller – watch out, world! Includes catered lunch.
Donated by Bill Guske and Dave Lanning

46. 2010 Signature Project – Entrance Sign
"Thank you again for your amazing work on Saturday morning! In the typical
Rotary fashion, everyone was helpful, friendly and hard working. We not only
completed our project, but mulched the area around the American flag – an
addition that was not missed by our Public Works Department. They sent me a
note this morning asking that I send along their thanks to our Springfield
Rotarians for a job well done. Thanks again!"
Niel Laudati, Community Relations Manager

47. Rotary Fighting Polio
Rotarians have raised over $202.6 million to match $355 million received
from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in support of Polio eradication
activities.

48. of our proud sponsors!
Special thanks to some
Thank You for your generosity; we
hope to see you again next year!