2022 Service Auction

2022 Service Auction
Just a few days away! 
The 2022 Holmen Area Rotary Club's Service Auction Fundraiser.
On the evening of May 6th, from 5:00 to 8:00
At the Cargill Room at the Waterfront, 332 Front Street South, La Crosse WI 54601
 
Tickets are just $25 or reserve a table for 8 for $250. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Call Judy at 608-780-1628 
 
Live Auction with very unique items and services to bid on. Fantastic food, drinks and games. Come for the fellowship and fun! 
Watch this space for a growing list of things to bid on! 
 
Thank you to this year's Sponsors! 
  
 
    
                                  
 
2022 Live Auction Items
 
-“Want to get Away?” – Wait no longer.  Let’s go to breakfast in Reedsburg, Marshfield, Red Wing or Wisconsin Dells at the Casino.  I will fly you there in a Cessna 172 airplane.  The breakfast is secondary to the joy of soaring like an eagle. Included in the package is a first-class flight, a replica 172 coffee mug and a souvenir flying t-shirt (you specify the size). Plan for 3 hours from start up to back at the hangar – or I can pick you up in Winona at the airport.  Your adventure could be any day of the week that works best for you.  You will be equipped with a live intercom headset to experience first-hand communication between the pilot and the control tower….  You will have the opportunity to fly the airplane via Visual Flight Rule with the option to track the flight on two separate GPS instruments, all from the confines of the front seat.  You are even allowed to “Text and fly”….  Cell phone communication is guaranteed. Why not experience what almost every young kid would love to do…  Let’s Soar Together!!! Value of the package:  Priceless - Larry Bodin
   
 
-Oh be not still my heart! - It is a Phillips Heartstart OnSite AED, with a retail value of $1,500.00.  A red travel case, wall enclosure and wall signs are also included.  - 7 Rivers Cardiac Arrest Preparedness and Education Group
 
-Sailing and Dinner on Lake Pepin - Join Kelly Dunn and his wife Loretta on their sailboat Kele as you spend an afternoon on beautiful Lake Pepin in Lake City, Minnesota. You and your guest will meet them at Hansen’s Harbor to board their 21 foot Hunter day sailor. Then plan on being on the water for at least three hours as you view the majestic bluffs of the Mississippi. Perhaps a bald eagle will fly by and snatch a fish from the lake. After returning to the marina we will enjoy a nice dinner at a local restaurant in Lake City. The trip will be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date between late May and mid-September and is weather and wind dependent. Both a weekend day or weekday departures are possible. - Kelly Dunn
  
 
 
 - GOURMET CAKES - One of many delectable gourmet cakes can be yours, if the price is right. These are way more better than your mama’s and not the usual ‘cake walk’ fare. Can’t decide on which one? Maybe you want to buy two! Plates and forks are included so eat it here or take it home to enjoy! Judy McHugh 
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Extra rich and irresistible chocolate cake with layers of fudgy chocolate filling & topped with an abundance of sweet and salty peanut butter frosting.  The chocolate drizzle & chopped Reese's completes the perfect cake!
  • Lemon Poppyseed Cake A delicious lemony cake with blueberry, strawberry & raspberry fillings, buttercream frosting and topped with fresh berries & a lemon drizzle.  Perfect with coffee or anytime dessert.
  • Almond Raspberry Cake (X2) A delightful almond flavored white cake with raspberry filling and  creamy buttercream frosting.  Topped with fresh, sweet raspberries, toasted sliced almonds & raspberry drizzle.  A crowd favorite!
  • Classic Carrot Cake Four layers of moist cake with freshly grated carrots and golden raisins.  Filled with sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting and topped with toasted coconut and pecans.  A wonderful classic!
  • Chocolate Overload Cake Deluxe chocolate cake with fudge filling, chocolate buttercream, chocolate ganache and chocolate curls on top.  What's not to love?
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- Signature 2019 Green Bay Packer Football – Featuring original signatures from the entire team and coaching staff at the start of the 2019 season. Would look awesome in any man-cave or She-shed!   Certificate of authenticity. Kris Mueller
 
 
 - Lawn Mowing - A Holmen Rotarian will take care of mowing your lawn in the La Crosse, Holmen or Onalaska area for three consecutive months this summer. You decide on the months and leave it up to Scott. Maximum yard size 1 acre. (Service includes lawn equipment, fuel and labor.) Scott Ryan
This is NOT a picture of Scott on his mower but I hear Scott does ride with a Sax on his lap. A few E-Street solos make the lawn mowing go faster. 
 
- Kayaking on Lake Onalaska for 2 -  Enjoy a ½ day paddle on Lake Onalaska. Kayak to Red Pines for Lunch (included) . Calm, Relaxing, Guide & Kayaks included. - Helen Lethlean
 
 
- Hand Crafted Jewelry - This stunning personally crafted necklace by retired teacher Sherry Hammond will set you apart from the rest of the crowd. A one of a kind, not to be duplicated, quality piece. There are three strands, each of which is 30 inches in length. Beads are hand painted blue and white Chinese porcelain. Also included are white moon shell heishi beads along with lapis lazuli beads. Findings are sterling silver. A gorgeous piece!  Sherry and George Hammond
 
 
 - Cruising with Chris and Lisa – Happy Hour boat ride with beverages & appetizers while we cruise to a La Crosse riverfront restaurant for dinner up to 4 guests going with Captain Chris and 1st Mate Lisa – Chris Butler
 
 
 - Golfing the Caddyshack Way - Golf Lessons from a Pro! - Todd Trautmann
 No, this is not the foursome you will be golfing with but what if it were? 
 
 - BBQ Dinner for 6 – Dinner for 6 (to 10 depending on the bid). I’ll do a small brisket, a small Boston butt, ribs and a small corned beef. Leftovers. I love to do it and I am pretty good at it, or should I say when its not quite perfect it’s still delicious. All to the winning bidder. My house or delivered along with all the fixings.  - Barry Ploessl
 
 
 - Hand Crafted Pair of Chairs – Hand-made heirloom quality wooden rockers.   One or both of these chairs can be yours! - Jim Labuzzetta
 
 
- Chauferred Green Bay Football Game –  4 Packer Tickets plus a ride to and from the game!
We will transport your party of 4 to Lambeau Field in our vehicle, provide the game tickets, cover the parking, plus have some snacks and beverages for the ride.  Once the game is over, we will drive you all back home from Green Bay.  Since the schedule is not out yet, we will provide you 2 or 3 options of dates and games that work for us once the dates are known.  Then you can let us know which you choose for your group. _ Dean and Nancy McHugh
 
 - Friendship Bracelets to Benefit Casa Hogar – 10 hand made friendship bracelets with all the proceeds going to Casa Hogar – Justin Bodin
 
 
 
 
Baskets
 
  1. 4 Tickets to Badgers September 3rd Game – Todd Ondell
  2. Got Golf Game Basket – Golf accessories and $100 Gift Certificate to Trempealeau Mt.  - Cory Berget
  3. Norski Nook Basket – A tasty Norski Nook Pie and gift certificate – Carrie Travis
  4. Dinner Basket – Waterfront Gift Certificate  - Zeena Dowd
  5. Pet Basket – Everything to keep your pet happy - Justin Bodin
  6. Aerogarden Indoor Hydroponic Herb Garden – Bob Buck
  7. Spice Up Your Life – Spicy Adult beverages, spices, rubs, gift certificates. - Lisa Fisher
  8. S’mores and More Basket – Peg Knobloch
  9. Nuts to You Basket – Assorted Nuts, Candies and Dried Fruit  - Tom Knobloch
  10. Dandy Candy Basket - Oh My! –From Finnottes, pkgs. of Milk balls, Love Food, Sea salt caramels, Milk Chocolate gators, and Butter Nut Crunch and gift certificate- Bottle of Tattersall Blueberry Liqueur, Fairbanks Cream Sherry and my own raw honey. - Scott Marshall
  11. Bloody Mary Basket – Scott Ryan
  12. Taste of Alabama Basket – A little taste of the South - Duane Boebel
  13. Coffee Basket – 6 month subscription to Atlas Coffee Club.  Each shipment includes your choice of the following: Whole bean or ground beans, Light or dark roast, Assorted coffee, creamer, mugs. Value: $150 - Heather Jordan
  14. Hair Care Basket – Premium hair care products and gift certificates - Kim Clark
  15. Wine and Chocolate Basket – Wine and chocolate, three bottles of Charles Shaw wine - Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Four shatter resistant stemless wine glasses, Milk Chocolate, Carmel Oat Biscuits, Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups, all in a handcrafted "Open Bar" serving bucket - Kathy Reinolt
  16. Kwik Trip Basket – Get you a clean car 10x, a full tank and Java - Sam Crahan
  17. $500 Mueller Photography Session #1 – Mueller Photography
  18. $500 Mueller Photography Session #2 – Mueller Photography
  19. By the Fire Basket.  Smore sticks, cast iron cooker (pudgy pie), alcohol, etc. - Brett Gullicksrud 
  20. A Brewers package, a gift certificate for tickets and some Brewers gear, along with a Kwik Trip gift card  for gas to get you there – Ryan Olson
  21. Happy Gnome Basket – A quartet of garden denizens plus some unique liquors – Jim Spencer
  22. Wood Craft Basket - a basket of handmade wooden toy cars, coasters, drinks and cutting boards just right for your fancy imported Casa Marzu or Milbenkaese. - Jim Labuzzetta
  23. Spring Fever Gardening Basket – Bluffview Bank
  24. Tabletop Griddle – Griddle the Summer Away!  Griddle for camping or for your backyard to complement your grilling! - Festival Food
  25. Kwik trip Gas Card and Car Wash Card #1 - $50 Gas Kwik Trip Gas Card plus a Car Wash Card good for 10 Car Washes. – Kwik Trip
  26. Kwik trip Gas Card and Car Wash Card #2 - $50 Gas Kwik Trip Gas Card plus a Car Wash Card good for 10 Car Washes. – Kwik Trip
  27. Black Forest Bistro Goodies – German Cuisine Gift Certificate and Great Homemade Cupcakes! – Black Forest Bistro
 
 
And more still to come............
Fun Raffles
  • Try Holmen - $20 gets you a chance to win over $1000 in gift cards from Holmen Businesses
  • Heads and Tails 50/50
  • Spin the Wheel 50/50