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The Dartmouth Men's & Women's Tennis Teams'
Tennis Carnival and Auction
Saturday, May 14, 2005 from 4-7 p.m. at the
Alexis Boss Tennis Center and Alan D. Gordon Pavilion in Hanover, N.H.

"Buy it Now" Auction Items

Purchase these items outright for the "buy it now" price by being the first person to e-mail Dartmouth women's tennis coach Bob Dallis at Robert.dallis@dartmouth.edu, or send him an e-mail bid for the price you wish to bid. You may also bid in person for these items at the live auction from 6-7 p.m.

-Dinner and Wine-Tasting for Eight
Enjoy this elegant dinner for eight in the company of women's coach Bob Dallis and men's coach Chuck Kinyon, along with wine pairings selected by Peter Rutledge of Norwich Wines & Spirits. To be scheduled on a mutually agreed date.
Donated by: Bruce and Dora Brodie, and Sandy and Jane Fitchet
Buy it Now: $800

-Flag Flown Over the U.S. Capitol
United States Congressman Charles Bass (R-NH), Dartmouth Class of 1974, has donated an incredible opportunity: to have a commemorative flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on the date specified by the winner. This is a singular way to honor a special person or group. After the flag has been flown, a certificate signed by Congressman Bass will be mailed to the winning bidder indicating the date and the name(s) of the person honored. This is a generous gift since all senators, congressmen, and congresswomen vie for this special opportunity.
Donated by: Congressman Charles Bass
Buy it Now: $1,000

-La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
Win three days and two nights at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, one of California's most treasured oceanfront resorts. This exclusive club offers a private beach, championship tennis, par three golf, and world-class dining. This one-bedroom suite will make a perfect weekend getaway.
Buy it Now: $800

-Firestones Restaurant
Firestones is the gathering spot in Quechee, Vermont, for locals and vacationers alike. Enjoy the great food and friendly atmosphere with a $75 gift certificate to this delightful restaurant.
Donated by: Firestones Restaurant, Quechee, Vermont
Buy it Now: $100

-Teevens is Back!
Here is your opportunity to see new Dartmouth football coach Buddy Teevens in action. This package includes four tickets to a home game with lunch provided by Stinson's Village Store in Hanover, N.H. Game dates will be available once the fall season is announced.
Donated by: WDCR/WFRD and Jack Stinson, Stinson's Village Store in Hanover
But it Now: $150

-Hone your Game with the Pros
A great opportunity to pick up some tennis pointers and work on your strokes with the first-rate Dartmouth tennis coaching staff and Colby-Sawyer women's tennis coach Sean McCaffrey, who led the Hanover High School boys' team to a state title last year. Dartmouth men's head coach Chuck Kinyon, women's head coach Bob Dallis, men's assistant Dave Jones, women's assistant Jesse Medvene-Collins, and Sean McCaffrey have all donated a one-hour tennis lesson to the winning bidder on their bid sheet. What a terrific way to get ready for the summer league season.
Donated by: Chuck Kinyon, Dave Jones, Bob Dallis, Jesse Medvene-Collins, and Sean McCaffrey
Buy it Now: $150 each

-Dartmouth Soccer Summer Camp
The Dartmouth soccer coaches are offering a one-week, half-day camp (9 a.m. to 12 noon) in either June or July. Additionally, Stateline Sports in West Lebanon, NH, has "kicked in" a $50 gift certificate to help get that budding soccer star ready. A great gift for your child or grandchild!
Donated by: Dartmouth Soccer and Stateline Sports, West Lebanon, NH
Buy it Now: $325

-Picture This
A once in a lifetime opportunity to have your child, children, or grandchildren on the front cover of the monthly newspaper, The Upper Valley Parents' Paper. To make an even more perfect photo, Mini Corp Kids has donated a $50 gift certificate to help purchase some picture-perfect clothing!
Donated by: The Upper Valley Parents' Paper and Mini Corp Kids in Lebanon, N.H.
Buy it Now: $300

-The Canoe Club
Enjoy a delicious meal at one of Hanover's finest restaurants, The Canoe Club, with this $100 gift certificate. Please call in advance for reservations.
Buy it Now: $125
Donated by: John Carpin, owner of The Canoe Club, Hanover, N.H.

-Simon Pearce Restaurant
Treat you and your family to a delicious dinner at one of Vermont's most beautiful restaurants with this $100 gift certificate. Overlooking a waterfall in the heart of Quechee, Vermont, the Simon Pearce Restaurant offers creative American cuisine in a historic mill building.
Donated by: The Brodie Family
Buy it Now: $125

-A Great Day on the Links
Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, Vermont, has donated a round of golf for four people on their 18-hole championship golf course. A golf cart is also provided. Tee-times can be made four days in advance. This certificate must be used by October 31, 2005.
Donated by: Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, Vermont
Buy it Now: $200

-Bentley's Restaurant
Located in the heart of Woodstock, Vermont, the quintessential New England town, Bentley's is a great stopping point for lunch, dinner, or Sunday brunch. So snap up this $75 gift certificate and enjoy!
Donated by: Bentley's Restaurant, Woodstock, Vermont
Buy it Now: $100

-Take Me Out to the Ballgame
The World Series Champion Boston Red Sox are back! Be a guest at Fenway Park in these fantastic box seats on the third base line near the away team's dugout. It's a great spot for catching foul balls! The tickets are for the Tuesday, May 31, 2005 game vs. Baltimore Orioles at 7:05 pm. See the Orioles Sammy Sosa Hit one over the Green Monster.
Donated by: The Shapiro Family
Buy it Now: $300

Other Auction Items
Submit your e-mail bids for these items to Dartmouth women's tennis coach Bob Dallis at Robert.dallis@dartmouth.edu, or bid in person at the live auction from 6-7 p.m.

-Maria Sharapova autographed shoes
One lucky bidder will take home a brand new pair of grey and white Nike tennis shoes signed by 2004 Wimbledon champ Maria Sharapova, women's size 10.

-Jennifer Capriati autographed shirt
A shirt autographed by an Olympic gold medalist! This white Fila shirt was signed by French Open and two-time Australian Open champ Jennifer Capriati, size medium.

-"24 Minutes of Greatness"
The ultimate in tennis training. Go through the Dartmouth Women's Tennis Team's footwork drills and sprints with head coach Bob Dallis. For eight people only. What a great workout for any league or high school team! Time and date to be mutually agreed upon.
Donated by: Bob Dallis, Dartmouth Women's Tennis Coach

-Chef Par Excellence
Peter Ireland, chef and owner of the incomparable Carpenter & Main Restaurant in Norwich, Vermont, will come to your home and prepare a remarkable dinner for eight. Chef Ireland trained at the Michelin three-star Georges Blanc restaurant in Vonnas, France, and in New York City he cooked under Andrew Carmellini at Daniel Boulud's Caf? Boulud and Philippe Bertineau at Payard. He also worked with Paul Kahan at Blackbird in Chicago. This is going to be a fabulous dinner for the winning bidder and their friends or family! Six weeks notice is required; Tuesday and Wednesdays nights only; and not during the month of October. Open to all Upper Valley residents. The winning bidder is responsible for the cost of food and wine.
Donated by: Peter Ireland, chef and owner of Carpenter & Main in Norwich, Vermont

-U.S. Open Tickets
Win two tickets to the first Saturday, September 3rd, Day Session of the US Open. Experience the unique atmosphere of world-class tennis in New York City. These tickets give you access to all three stadiums, as well as all the field courts. A great opportunity to see the greatest players of the game up close.
Donated by: Bob Dallis, Dartmouth Women's Tennis Coach

-Poker Night at Jesse's
It's the first annual poker night with assistant women's coach Jesse Medvene-Collins to raise funds for Dartmouth Tennis. You and five friends can test your poker skills against Jesse while noshing on food provided by the Gondola Deli in White River Junction, Vermont. Time and date to be mutually decided.
Donated by: Jesse Medvene-Collins and the Gondola Deli, White River Junction, Vermont

-Instant Wine Cellar
Do you love wine but are never sure which ones to buy? Get an instant wine collection with these fine red and white wines that have been carefully selected by our wine experts.

-All Decked Out
Two chairs from Pier One Imports for your deck, game room, or tennis court. The chairs are finished in black with bright yellow canvas seats.
Donated by: Sandy Fitchet

-Game....Set.....Match
These enchanting handmade pillows are perfect for tennis lovers. Beautifully finished in black and white checked gingham, they will give any room an extra-special decorating touch.
Donated by: Jane Fitchet

-Go Girl
This one of a kind folk-art piece was created specifically for the tennis auction. Standing two feet tall, this female Dartmouth tennis player is made from hardwood and beautifully hand-painted. A great addition to the home of any Dartmouth tennis fan!
Donated by: Alex and Ellen Zebroski

-Go Girl 2
This is the second and only other original art piece made for this event. The two Dartmouth tennis players make a great doubles team in their matching, hand-painted Dartmouth women's tennis uniforms.
Donated by: Alex and Ellen Zebroski

-A Bird's Eye View
Three people will be the guests of Scott Wakeman for an hour flight in his Bonanza airplane over the Upper Valley area. Timing is mutually agreed upon, but a fall foliage flight could be a great treat for family or friends!
Donated by: The Wakeman Family

-It's in the Bag
Designed by well-known Boston artist Hillary Duff, this ample carry-all can easily handle all your tennis gear. Made of heavy canvas, hand-painted and trimmed in leather, this bag will take you on and off the court in style.
Donated by: Chameleon of Newburyport, Mass., and Jane Fitchet

-It's Covered
This 4x6 foot sisal rug is edged in a tan cotton binding and backed with a non-skid surface. Great for heavy traffic areas in your home.
Donated by: Emanual Balkin of D?cor International, Allston, Mass.

-It's Also Covered
Another beautifully bound 4x6 foot sisal rug, also backed with a non-skid surface. These rugs make great house-warming gifts or apartment-starters.
Donated by: Emanual Balkin of D?cor International, Allston, Mass.

-Chick for a Day
Four lucky winners get to be Chuck Kinyon's world-renowned Tennis Chixs for a day. Chuck's regular Chixs are kindly relinquishing their spots in one of Chuck's Tuesday morning summer tennis clinics at the Quechee Club. But that's not all! After the clinic, Chuck's fabulous Chixs will treat your foursome to lunch at the sublime Simon Pearce Restaurant in the historic mill in Quechee, Vermont.
Donated by: Chuck's Chixs--Elaine Ball, Charlotte Bimba, Kate Hewitt, Mary Howell, Joyce Killabrew and Betsy Wakeman

-Coffee or Tea?
Enjoy a wonderful selection of the world's finest coffees and teas from one of New York's most discriminating coffee roasters. Dallis Coffee is the supplier for many of the finest restaurants and hotels in New York, including the Plaza!
Donated by: Bob Dallis, Dartmouth Women's Tennis Coach

-Keep It Under Your Hat
This one of a kind, hand-knit wool Dartmouth tennis cap was designed exclusively for this event. Made of soft wool so it won't be scratchy, this hat lets you show your support for Dartmouth Tennis while also keeping the cold weather at bay!
Donated by: Anne Thompson

-Bad Hair Day?
Get things under control with this hand-knit, wool Dartmouth tennis hat. Designed exclusively with the ladies in mind!
Donated by: Anne Thompson

-Giddy-Up
A one-hour private horseback riding lesson at Morton Farms for either an adult or child with Lori Wakeman. A great summer activity for your child or grandchild, or maybe it's something you always wanted to do!
Donated by: Lori Wakeman

-Photo Ops
Here's your opportunity to own a signed poster of John McEnroe on foam poster board (this is the famous "Rebel with a Cause" photo of McEnroe in Times Square that was featured in a Nike ad campaign and was the cover photo for his best-selling autobiography), and ever-popular Anna Kournikova memorabilia, including calendars, posters, and magazines. Need we say more?
Donated by: Bob Dallis and Jesse Medvene-Collins

-Fix It Up
Ready to remodel, but need some good advice? Domus Inc., a building and design firm based in Etna, N.H., is here to help. Winners of the Pacesetter Award for Innovation in 1997, Domus offers a one-hour consultation with a remodeling project consultant to get you on the path to beautiful living. To add to this package, Main Street Paints has donated two gallons of paint. This summer is a perfect time to begin that remodeling project you've been dreaming about.
Donated by: Domus, Inc., Etna, N.H., and Main Street Paints, West Lebanon, N.H.

-Christmas in May
Looking for a unique Christmas gift? This hand-knit, beautifully-designed Christmas stocking is filled with toys and lights for the tree. What a wonderful house-warming gift!
Donated by: Anne Thompson

-Get Ready for the Summer
Do some shopping and get your hair or nails done with these two $25 gift certificates! One is for Bella in Hanover and the other for We're Makin' Waves Salon in Hanover.
Donated by: Bella, Hanover, N.H., and We're Makin' Waves, Hanover, N.H.

-This Is It!
This is the last 4x6 foot sisal rug being offered. Don't miss out!
Donated by: Emanual Balkin, D?cor International, Allston, Mass.

-The Bread Stands Alone
An Upper Valley favorite for lunch and a popular studying spot for Dartmouth students, the winning bidder gets $25 worth of gift certificates from Panera Bread in West Lebanon, N.H.
Donated by: Panera Bread, West Lebanon, N.H.

-House Beautiful
Find out how to make your house even more beautiful with the help of interior designer Kathleen Doyle. To get you started, Kathleen has assembled some leading magazines of interior design, along with a certificate for her consultation services, inside a darling boat bag.
Donated by: Kathleen Doyle Interior Design, Hanover, N.H.

-DJ for a Day
Always dreamed of being a DJ on the radio? Now's your chance! The winning bidder will get to DJ a two-hour radio show on WDCR/WFRD with the assistance of one of the station's trained DJs. You never know...you could be the next Casey Kasem or Rick Dees!
Donated by: WDCR/WFRD

-Practice with the Big Green
Have you always wanted to see what it's like to train with the Dartmouth women's tennis team? The winning bidder will get to practice for an afternoon with the Big Green women. Experience firsthand the drills, games, and coaching that has helped make the Big Green one of the country's top 75 teams. You will also get to work out with the team and experience the conditioning program that has made them one of the fittest teams in the nation. Value of this item? Priceless.