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Supporting Cabrini Connections and the Tutor/Mentor Connection

One of the highlights of the 2010 Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection Golf Benefit is the dinner and silent auction. Thank you to everyone who donated an item for this year’s auction. Please plan to participate in next year's benefit!
While this year's benefit is over, we hope you'll support us throughout the year. Click http://www.cabriniconnections.net to learn more about tutoring/mentoring or to subscribe to receive our email newsletter and fund raising event notices.
If you have a question or want to know more about getting involved, call Cabrini Connections at 312-492-9614 or, email tutormentor2@earthlink.net
Operating a non profit requires on-going donations throughout the year. Please mail your Contribution to
Cabrini connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection,
800 W. Huron, Chicago, Il. 60642
We maintain a list of previous year donations, which you can see here: 2005 auction; 2006 auction; 2007 auction. List of 2009 Golf Auction Items
Below are items donated for the 2010 Jimmy Biggs Memorial Golf Benefit
| 1 Gift Certificate for the Four Shadow's Bar and Grill. Value- $50.00 |
| 1 Gift Certificate for the Four Shadow's Bar and Grill valued at $50.00 Item donated by Elizabeth Winchester. |



| 2 Tickets to a Taping of Judge Mathis -Value $50 |
| 2 Tickets to a Taping of Judge Mathis -Value $50 |



| Charles Ifergan Hair Salon Day of Beauty -Value $110 |
| Charles Ifergan Hair Salon Day of Beauty valued at $110.00 Donated by Joe Conforti 41 E. Oak St. Chicago, IL. 60611. |



| 75 Anniversary of the NFL Wheaties Box - Value $75.00 |
| Wheaties Box (Complet with cereal & unopened) specifically made for the 75th Anniversary of the NFL. Pictures of Walter Peyton and Dick Butkis on the front of box, and the box exterior is made from silver foil laminated to paperboard. Item protected in a plastic case- Value $75.00. Donated by Walt Vincent. |



| Jeff Dunham and Peanut Autographed Picture Plus Extras- Value $250.00 |
| Jeff Dunham and Peanut Autographed picture, Talking Achmed Doll, Talking Peanut Pen, Walter Key Chain, Achmed T-Shirt and a Peanut T-Shirt. Donated by Jeff Dunham - Value $250.00 |



| A Red Orchid Theatre - (3 Complimentary Passes for (2) - Value $180.00 |
| Red Orchid Theatre - 3 Complimentary Passes for (2) Good for any 3 2010-2011 productions. - Value 180.00, Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610, Tel. No. 312-943-8722. |



| One Night Stay in a King Room at The James Hotel |
| One Night Stay in a King Room at The James Hotel, value $599 |



| Gift Certificate for 2 custom made Balani dress shirts |
| This is something anyone would value. Gift Certificate for 2 custom made dress shirts, donated by Balani Clothiers, Value $450 |



| The Hair Loft Spa Day - Value $185.00 |
| 1 Hour Massage of Your Choice, Hair Cut and Style and Dimensional Color - Value $185.00Donated by Debbie and Richard Johnson, owners of The Hair Loft, 217 W. Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60654, tel. 312-943-5435. |



| Chicago Blackhawks "Antti Niemi" jersey |
| Authentic Chicago Blackhawks "Antti Niemi" jersey, value $320, donated by Karen Lobdell |



| Starbucks Coffee and Darius Rucker (Hootie and the Blowfish) Autographed Photo a |
| Starbucks 4 - 1-lb bags of coffee - Value $90.00 Donated by Starbucks at 600 N. State Street, Chicago, IL, Tiffany Scorzo,Store Manager, Tel. No. 312-573-0033 Plus Darius Rucker (Hootie and the Blowfish) Autographed Photo and CD |



| 'Old Town is Calling' - Dinner and Theater - Value $150.00 |
| $30 Gift Certificate for The Fireplace Inn and 6 tickets for Zanies Comedy Club in Old Town, Value $150.00, Zanies 1548 N. Wells St., and The Fireplace Inn, 1448 N. Wells, Chicago, IL, Zanies tickets can also be used at St. Charles and Vernon Hills locations. |



| Key Lime Cove - Family of 4 One Night Stay, Value $150 |
Enjoy a One Night Stay in the Island-Inspired Queen Deluxe Stateroom at Key Lime Cover Water Resort. Includes four Lost Paradise Waterpark passes. Valued at $150.00. Donated by NBC 5 Chicago
www.nbcuni.com
Conditions: Subject to availability. Valid Sunday thru Thursday only. Excludes all Weekends, Holidays and KeyLime Cover Blackout Periods. Expires 2/28/2011 |



| Kosuke Fukudome Autographed Baseball Plus Fergie Jenkins Autographed Baseball an |
Baseball Autographed by Chicago Cubs Outfielder, Kosuke Fukudome Plus Fergie Jenkins Autographed Baseball and Book, titled My Life from the Cubs to Cooperstown This Bill Ames Triumph Book and autographed baseball is a must-have for die-hard Cubs fans. Value $200.
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| Deion Branch autographed Seahawks jersey |
Deion Branch autographed Seahawks football jersey. Donated by Michael Alexander of Conscious Planet Media. Value $150
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| BMW Golf Championship - 2 Tickets |
Be the lucky winner of two (2) BMW Championship Golf Tickets, for Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club. Value $500. Donated by NBC 5 Chicago,
http://www.nbcuni.com
Tickets good for entrance to the Nicklaus Hospitality Tent overlooking the 17th Green. Includes full lunch buffet, afternoon hors d'oeuvres & premium bar service. One (1) parking pass included. |



| Foursome at Olympia Fields Country Club, value $800 |
| Foursome at Olympia Fields Country Club, value $800. The Olympia Fields Country Club facilities are second to none. Its Golf Pro Shop is ranked in the top 25 of Private Golf Pro Shops in the United States by Golf World Business. http://www.ofcc.info/ Donated by Steven Miller |



| Starbucks, "Tea Anyone?", Value $55.00 |
| Starbucks Tea (3),Cups (6) and Biscotti Donated by Matt Nakroshis, Store Manager, Starbucks, One East Delaware Street, Chicago, Il 60611. Value $55.00 |



| Team Autographed 2009-2010 Chicago Bulls Pennant. $75 value |
| Chicago Bulls Autographed Team Pennant signed by Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Luol Deng, Taj Gibson, and the rest of the CHICAGO BULLS. Pennant donated by David Kurland and Jeff Schultz of the Chicago Bulls. $75 value. |



| Billy Pierce Autographed Baseball and Book |
Billy Pierce Autographed Baseball and Book, titled Then Ozzie Said to Harold" This Bill Ames Triumph Book and autographed baseball is a collectors item for die-hard White Sox fans. Value $100.
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| Family Portrait by Renown Photographer Bradford with Stay at the Ritz-Carlton We |
Have your family personally photographed by world renown photographer Bradford at his flagship studio in New York City. Package includes portrait session plus 24" wall portrait on canvas. Package also includes an overnight stay at the Ritz Carlton, Westchester, located a short distance from the studio. - Value $8000.00. Minimum bid of $500. Email bids accepted prior to July 14.
Terms:
Portrait may be of a family or individual (sorry, no pets). Winning bidder must contact Bradford Portraits for mutually agreed upon date and for hotel booking. Package does not include transportation to New York. http://www.bradfordportraits.com |



| DVD autographed by Spike Lee, value $100 |
Inside Man DVD autographed by film director Spike Lee
Donated by Spike Lee. http://www.40acres.com/
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| 2009 Senior PGA Championship Autographed Hole Flag, value $200 |
Autographed by 2009 Senior PGA Champion Michael Allen
Donated by PGA of America.
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| White Sox vs Twins, Aug. 10 Game, 4 Box Seats |
White Sox vs Minnesota Twins game on August 10th at 7:10 p.m. Includes preferred parking . The seats are Section 135, Row 13, seats 1-4. These seats are just up off the on deck circle for the Sox. The face value per ticket is $44.00. Parking is $18.00. Total Value is $194.00. Donated by Bill Kane, Partner, Baker Hostetler, LLP, http://www.bakerlaw.com
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| Starbucks Coffee Gift Set Plus "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" Book by |
| Starbucks Coffee Gift Set Plus The companion volume to the new Ken Burns film: a sweeping, magnificently illustrated history of the American national park system. Hardcover book. Total Value $100.00. Anonymous donor. |



| Chicago Blackhawks "Duncan Keith" jersey |
| Authentic Chicago Blackhawks "Duncan Keith" jersey, value $320, donated by Walt Vincent |



| 46" Sony Bravia LCD TV and speakers, Value $850 . |
| 46" Sony Bravia LCD TV and accompaning speaker set . This TV is a must have for any living room, basement, or game room in ANY home! In GREAT condition!!! Item provided by 1st year Tutor/Mentor James West. Value $850 |



| White Sox vs Twins, Aug 12 Game, 4 tickets, section 102 |
| White Sox vs Twins August 12 game, 4 tickets. These tickets are in section 102, row 2, seats 1 through 4. Value is $148. Donated by Royal Transport, Inc. |



| Neiman Marcus - Cookbook and Jeweled Napkin Rings Plus $25.00 Gift Certificate f |
| Neiman Marcus - Cookbook and Jeweled Napkin Rings, Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 Plus $25.00 Gift Certificate for "The Bootery" in Highland Park Total Value $100.00 |



| Two $50 gift certificates for Ceres Cafe. Value $100. |
| Two $50 gift certificates for Ceres Cafe located inside the Board of Trade - Value $100.00. Donated by Volunteer Coordinator Amy Stockli. |



| 3 hour design consultation with Susan Corsten Interiors - Value $375.00 |
| 3 hour design consultation with Susan Corsten Interiors - Value $375.00. Use link below to get more information about Susan Corsten Interiors (http://www.sc-interiors.com/).Donated by Volunteer Coordinator Amy Stockli. |



| Dinner and show for 4 at Schubas. $200 value |
| Enjoy dinner with friends and a concert at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport in Chicago. Each entree includes beverage, choice of appetizer or dessert and a bottle of wine for the table. Donated by Schubas, http://www.www.schubas.com |



| XSport Fitness 6-month Gym Membership, value $450 |
| XSport Fitness is one of America's fastest growing fitness chains. With 22 locations in the Chicagoland area, each open 24 hours, you are bound to make full use of this membership. Club amenities include swimming pool, climbing wall, steam & sauna rooms, and more. 2 available. http://www.xsportfitness.com/ |



| Starbucks "Gold Coast" Gift Basket - Coffee/ 2 - 1lb bags of coffee, 2 Mugs/asso |
| 2 1-lb. bags of Starbucks Coffee, 2 coffee mugs, Press Accessory Kit, assorted cookies and chocolates Donated by Starbucks Store located at 932 N. Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60610, Chad Cruz, Store Manager, tel. no. 312-951-5436 - Value $75.00 |



| 'Night on the Town' - Value $290.00 |
| Complimentary Certificate for (2) to see any or all of the 4 'Nun Comedy' plays at Royal George Theater and 2 - $25.00 Gift Certificates for Uncle Julio's Hacienda Restaurant Royal George Theater , 1641 N. halsted, Chicago, IL 60614 and Uncle Julio's Hacienda, 855 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622, tel. 312-266-4222, Clarence Choffel, General Manager. |



| Pet package with dog walks and round-trip pet taxi, value $75 |
2 dog walks and Round-trip dog taxi service
2 dogs walk from CityK9 ($30 value) and 1 round-trip pet taxi service from Dogs Deserve It ($45/hour value). Great for trips to the vet if you don't have a car. http://cityk9.com/ and http://dogsdeserveit.com/. |



| Foursome w/cart at The Glen Club, $700 value |
| Enjoy a foursome of golf at The Glen Clubhttp://www.theglenclub.com, one of the top three golf courses in Illinois. Can be used Monday through Thursday, September 15, 2010 through May 30, 2011. $700 Value. Donated by Kemper Sports. |



| I-GO Car Sharing Membership, value $100 |
Free membership and free rides with I-GO Car Sharing
I-GO Car Sharing is a car-sharing program that provides the convenience and flexibility of having a car without the hassles of owning one. Members have 24-hour access to a fleet of I-GO cars in reserved parking spaces located throughout the city and suburbs. Learn more here: http://www.igocars.org/. |



| Walking tour of Chicago for 4 Plus Passes for 4 to Adler Planetarium, value $100 |
4 Walking Tour Passes from the Chicago Architectural Foundation and Adler Planetarium Passes for 4 Plus Passes for Four to the Adler Planetarium
Only a Chicago Architecture Foundation walking tour gets you up close to some of the most famous buildings in the world. Each tour is guided by an expert docent who reveals the people, places, and stories that have made Chicago a place for innovative architecture. To see all tours offered, visit http://caf.architecture.org/Page.aspx?pid=600 |



| Notre Dame vs Western Michigan Football Game - 4 End Zone Tickets & Parking |
4 tickets ND v Western Michigan October 16th and parking. End Zone seats Row 25 Section 19. TBA Value $400. Donated by Bill Kane, Partner, Baker Hostetler, LLP, http://www.bakerlaw.com
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| Mexican National Team Autographed Soccer Ball |
| Six members of the Mexican National Soccer Team Autographed this Soccer Ball #18 Andres Guardaldo, #3 Carlos Salcido, #14 Fausto Pinto, #9 Jared Borgetti, #5 Ricardo Osorio, #7 Alberto Medina. Value $100 Donated by Isa Villagas |



| beeline Luxury Bath & Moisturizing Collection, value $30 |
beeline® luxury bath and moisturizing collection is dedicated to the proposition that nothing moisturizes like beeline®. This collection now comes in an eco-friendly mailer that can be reused or recycled and includes a full sized lotion and shower gel, as well as our fabulous lip balm! Donated by Sweet Beginnings. http://www.sweetbeginningsllc.com/.
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| Dinner & Show for 4 at Lincoln Hall, $200 value |
| Enjoy dinner with friends and a concert at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Each entree includes beverage, choice of appetizer or dessert and a bottle of wine for the table. Donated by Shubas, http://www.lincolnhallchicago.com |



| Noble Horse Theatre and Steppenwolf - Theatre - Value $120.00 |
| (2) Tickets to 'Quadrille' horse adventure - Value $120.00 Noble Horse Theatre, 1410 N. Orleans, Chicago, IL 60610, Tel. 312-266-7878 Plus (2) Complimentary Tickets to Steppenwolf Theater,1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614 |



| Dana Hotel and Spa & McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant - Value $290.00 |
| 1-night stay and (2) $20.00 gift certificates for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant-value $290.00, Dana Hotel and Spa, 660 N. State Street, McCormick & Schmick's, Rush and Chestnut St.,Chicago, IL, 60611 |



| Starbucks "Sumatra" Gift Basket - Value $75.00 |
| (2)1-lb bags of coffee, water bottle, coffee travel mug and assorted cookies and chocolates - value $75.00Donated y Chad Cruz, Store Manager, Starbucks, 932 N. Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60610, Tel. 312-951-5436. |



| Kane County Cougars Tickets, Chicago Wolves Tickets and Cooler - Value $70.00 |
| 2 Lawn Ticket Vouchers for the Kane County Cougars (redemable in person or by mail) Donated by Kane County Cougars, Ozzie's Outreach, 34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva, IL 60134 Plus 2 Chicago Wolves Tickets for 2010-2011 regular season, donated by Chicago Wolves, 2301 Ravine Way, Glenview, IL 60025 and a Beverage Cooler, donated by Jenny Klabisch, Total Value $70.00 |



| Dennis Savard Jersey - Value $540.00 |
| Dennis Savard Jersey Donated by Joe, Natalie and Joey Cacioppo - Value $540.00 |



| Free Realestate Closing -Value $800 |
| Free realestate closing from Carla Fiessinger valued at $800.00. Donated by Carla Fiessinger. |



| 3 Autographed Triumph Books. -Value $80.00 |
3 Autographed Triumph Books valued at $80.00
1)The Paolantonio Report autographed by Sal Paolantonio
2)The Maisel Report autographed by Ivan Maisel
3)The Start Truth autographed by Jasyon Stark
Items donated by Bill Ames. |



| 4 Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners -Value $136. |
Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners
Thursday, July 29th at 7:10PM valued at $136.
Section 159, Row 12, Seats 21-24
Face value on the tickets are $34 each or $136 for the four seats
Donated by Scott Merchant with Fore! Reservations |



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