2024 Service Auction
Holmen Area Rotary Club
Service Auction
Friday, May 10th, 2024
5:00 – 6:00 PM Social
6:00 – 9:00 PM Auction
Cargill Room
332 Front Street South
La Crosse, WI 54601
Join the Holmen Area Rotary Club for a night of fun, camaraderie, and community!
Last year, the Service Auction raised over $30,000 to support local organizations like the Boys and Girls Club of Holmen, Holmen Community Center, local food pantries, Holmen Area Community Garden, and the AED project which installed 10 AED devices at local Holmen businesses.
There will be numerous raffles, a live auction and other fun events and games.
Individual tickets are $35
Reserved Tables are $300 and seat 8
Silver Sponsorships are $300 (2 tickets included)
Gold Sponsorships are $500 (4 tickets included)
Platinum Sponsorships are $750 (A reserved table for 8 included)
To reserve your seat, table, or sponsorship at the Holmen Area Rotary Service Auction contact Judy McHugh at (608) 780-1628 or via email at judymchugh@msn.com.
For more details, check out the Holmen Area Rotary website:
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Come on back as we continue to build the list of Live Auction Items
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
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SAILING ON LAKE ONALASKA AND DINNER
Join Kelly Dunn on his sailboat Kele as you spend an afternoon on beautiful Lake Onalaska. Kelly has sailed boats for over 50 years. You and your guest will meet him at La Crosse Sailing Club to board his boat . Then plan on being on the water for a few 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 Club we will enjoy a nice dinner at a local restaurant in La Crosse. The trip will be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date between the end of May and mid-September and is weather and wind dependent. Both a weekend day, or weekday departures are possible. - Kelly Dunn |
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CHAUFFEURED GREEN BAY PACKER 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. Depending on game time, we will have either a pregame tailgate type lunch for you or a stop for dinner on the way home. Since the schedule is not out yet, we will provide you 2 or 3 options of games that work for us once the dates are known. Then you can let us know which you chose for your group. – Dean and Nancy McHugh |
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OAK BARREL CHARCUTERIE BOARD
This charcuterie board is made from oak trees that are harvested only after they are 150 years old. They are made into wine barrels in France then used at Galena Cellars winery in Galena, Illinois. The oak is quartersawn white oak, one of 7 varieties available. Once the wine is made in the oak barrels, the barrel staves are made into Charcuterie boards. (Charcuterie = tasty snacks)
In this board, the Rotary Logo is Lazer engraved at one end with the year 2024 underneath.` The Charcuterie Board comes with three different Organic Valley cheese , crackers and a $50 Gift Certificate for HiVee Charcuterie Meats
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CUSTOM POTTING BENCH
It's that time of year to get your garden on. What better way to make it go easier than having your own potting bench.
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GIFT OF FLIGHT – Wait no longer. Let’s go to breakfast in Reedsburg, Marshfield, Boscobel, Red Wing or Wisconsin Dells at the Casino. I will fly you there in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk. The breakfast is secondary to the joy of soaring like an eagle. Great for one person or a couple. Included in the package is a first-class flight, food and “special commemorative gift”….. Plan for 3 hours from start up to back at the hangar in La Crosse – 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: · Commemorative gift set: $150 · Flying in private plane: Priceless Larry Bodin
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BBQ DINNER
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 |
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DOG SITTING
One Year of unlimited Free Dog Sitting for One dog in my home. Dog owner must provide food during the stay(s). Subject to availability and two week notice of stay request is preferred. I will pick up dog from you within 30 mile radius of Onalaska and return at end of stay.
I am a background checked and approved pet sitter through Rover.Com. My home does have other dogs who will make great playmates to entertain your furry family member while you are away. Your pet will come home happy and tired! Some Reviews-
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GOURMET CAKES
One of 6 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. Plates and forks are provided 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!
Red Velvet Cake
Deep red layers of mild chocolate cake with white chocolate cream filling, buttercream frosting, white chocolate drip, and whole strawberries on top.
Almond Raspberry Cake
A delightful almond flavored cake with raspberry filling and a creamy buttercream frosting. Topped with fresh, sweet raspberries & raspberry drizzle. A crowd favorite!
Almond Raspberry n' Blueberry Cake
The same delightful almond flavored cake with blueberry filling, blueberries and raspberries on top with raspberry drizzle!
Pina Colada Cake
Four layers of a velvety white cake with a twist of lime, pineapple filling and buttercream frosting with a hint of coconut. Topped with toasted coconut and dried pineapple bits.
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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PET PRINT
This is a hand-drawn, colored pencil portrait that captures the vibrance and spirit of your furry friend. By using a reference photo (or photos) of your feline friend or your puppy pal, your 9x12 portrait will be hand-crafted by artist Sarah Ryan, centered on a white background and framed. Whether it be your current pet or one who has passed, Sarah will capture that a customized moment in time that will surely be a cherished family heirloom. - Sarah Ryan
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ROAD TRIPPING WITH THE ROTARY CLUB OF HOLMEN
We can’t wait to show you the beautiful Coulee Region, through an open air ride in a convertible on a sunny day.You will drive Patt’s Porsche Boxster,automatic transmission, convertible surrounded by a caravan of Rotarians and friends.
We will depart on Sat. June 22, 9:30 a.m., from Holmen Boys and Girls Club. Rain date is June 29. Up to six additional convertibles are invited to join us at $25 per car. Fee to go to the Holmen Area Rotary Club. Our ride will take us through the winding roads to Linda’s Bakery in West Salem, where we will treat the winning bidder to coffee and pastries. As we continue through the hills and valleys of the Coulee Region, over WildCat Mountain State Park, we will make our way to the Historic Hillsboro Brewing Company, where we will treat you to lunch. No return trip in a convertible ever takes the same route home, (but never on gravel roads!). Our ride home will include views of beautiful St. Mary’s Ridge with a stop at St. Mary’s Distillery. We will continue on to the back roads of Cashton and down to Timber Coulee to view the ski jump. From there the roads are guaranteed to be hilly and winding, which will lead us back to Holmen. Value: Priceless! This scenic ride for two will be hosted by Patt Boge & Jug Kann and Alex & Jolene Goodman. |
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FOUR FOR FOUR BRUNCH
I will cook you a delicious breakfast brunch four times out of the year for up to four people. Brunch will be different each time and may include egg dish, meat, vegetable, pancake, french toast, muffin or scones, fruit, coffee, juice and more! Each brunch can be delivered to your home or you may be invited to a special location.
Complete with place settings, tablecloth and floral arrangement. I can accommodate gluten free and low carb recipes. Robin Moses
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BUILD MY FUTURE PLAYHOUSE
Build My Future is an event that exposes young people to opportunities in the trades. This auction item was built by students under the guidence of expert tradespeople during the most recent event. The item is a childs playhouse with raised platform, fabric roof and internal benches. Any money raised for this item will go back into the community to fund future vocational projects.
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GLIMPSE OF SPRING
Get a head start on Spring with these 6 planters with some colorful flower favorites. Includes large colorful ceramic planters.
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MYSTERY BOX
Yes Monty, I would love to trade for what's in the box! You will not be disappointed!
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FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
Handmade Friendship Bracelets made by Justin Bodin. All proceeds go to Casa Hogar Orphanage in Peru.
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SPECIAL SILENT AUCTION
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WISCONSIN BADGER FOOTBALL TICKETS
2 sets of 4 Badger Tickets for 2024 Season. - Todd Ondell
Western Michigan at Wisconsin
Saturday, August 31, 2024 University of South Dakota Saturday, September 7, 2024 |
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CUSTOM BADGER FAN QUILT
Wear your colors and stay warm watching the big game! Large 72" X 92" handmade fan favorite!
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