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| Title/Name | Description | Donor |
| Buckeye Fever | Framed 2002 OSU National Football Championship poster signed by Craig Krenzel | Jim & Janet Davis |
| Strike it Fun | Children's birthday bowling party for eight (8), including food and beverage | Columbus Square Bowling Palace |
| Crystal vase exclusive! | Steuben crystal has been made in America for more than 100 years. This beautiful one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted piece is 6.5" and etched with the Otterbein logo. Steuben glass is a collectible that continually appreciates in value. Minimum Bid: $300 | Schottenstein Property Group |
| Cultural Experience | Enjoy a multicourse Japanese dinner for two (2). Prepared by Lyle and Meg Barkhymer, who spent several years in Japan, this feast will be served in the tatami room at their home. | Lyle & Meg Barkhymer |
| Cultural Experience | Enjoy some Madeleine's, a French pastry made famous by Marcel Proust, while reading your autographed copy of a book about French Author Margauerite Yourcenar, written by Dr. Margaret Colvin, Otterbein French Professor. | Dr. Margaret Colvin |
| Dinner with a View | Bel-Lago dining package: enjoy dinner while looking out over the Hoover Dam; dinner package includes two (2) bottles of wine. | Robin Enterprises Co. |
| Fore! | Four (4) rounds of weekday golf with carts; Course hat and logo ball | Table Rock Golf Course |
| Fore! | Titlist Pro VI Golf Balls are sure to help your game! Package includes four (4) dozen balls. | All Weather Systems, Inc. |
| Fore! | This Frequent Hitter Card will help you get into shape for golf season or provide you with an opportunity to practice your swing. | Westerville Golf Center |
| Fore! | Enjoy a round for two (2) at Longaberger Golf Club in Nashport, Ohio. Must be redeemed during 2009 playing season. | Longaberger Golf Club |
| Fore! | Enjoy a round for four (4) at Little Turtle Golf Club in Westerville, Ohio. | Little Turtle Golf Club |
| Fore! | A round for two (2) with cart, weekday play. Must be used during 2009 play season. | New Albany Links Golf Course |
| Going Green | Enjoy spring and summer with this planter with spring flowers, iron bird bath, gardening gloves and $100 gift certificate to Hoover Gardens. | Sheedy Paving, Inc. |
| Gourmet Shopping | Treat yourself to an exciting shopping experience at Columbus' own North Market - cheese, breads, wines, Jeni's. It's all here! | The North Market |
| Movie Madness | You can proudly display this framed poster of the award-winning film, "Milk," starring Sean Penn and directed by Gus Van Sant. Signed by Gus Van Sant. Minimum Bid: $65 | Joanne Van Sant |
| New York, New York | Stay on Park Avenue in an apartment just a few blocks from the Metropolitan Museum and two blocks from Central Park. Available 3 or 4 nights -- Thursday through Sunday, subject to availability. Minimum Bid: $1,000 | Tom Morrison |
| Pamper Yourself! | Bath & Body Works has created a health and beauty basket of their newest product, Butterfly Flower. Includes, soaps, lotions and creams. | Limited Brands |
| Pinball Wizards | Four (4) $10 certificates good for one-half hour of play each | Gameworks |
| Putt Like a Pro | Now you can with this custom-milled Scotty Cameron Red X putter and head cover. Minimum bid $125. | Jim & Kathy Butler |
| Rare Opportunity! | A Day of Aquatic Study: join professors Michael Hoggarth, Sarah Bouchard, and Kevin Svitana at Otterbein Lake and Alum Creek on June 20 for a day devoted to a study of freshwater organisms (turtles, fish, and aquatic invertebrates) and the natural processes that connect the lake with the creek. The day will begin at 9:30 am at Alum Creek Park, lunch for all participants with the faculty, and move to Otterbein Lake in the afternoon. Limit 10 participants. The 10 highest bidders will be eligible to participate. Rain date is July 5. | Department of Life Sciences |
| Refresh & Renew: Spa Package | Enjoy your evening with The Big Night Out package, including manicure, pedicure and massage | CO Bigelow |
| Stack the Library | Donate a book to the Library! Your bid would provide a signed copy of the book, Freshwater Mussels of Ohio, co-authored by Professor Michael Hoggarth, to Courtright Memorial Library. Winning bidder will have his/her name and information engraved on a bookplate in the book. | Michael Hoggarth |
| Start your engines! | These grandstand and hospitality passes for two (2) to the NASCAR Nationwide Series Meijer 300 on June 13, 2009, includes food and beverage and a tour of pit road! Pre-race events include a concert by country singer Pat Green. Also included in the package is a Contender Series diecast collectible car signed by champion Clint Bowyer, t-shirts, hat, travel mug and backpack. Minimum bid: $200. | Nationwide |
| Symphony Splendor | With these two (2) tickets to the Masterworks III Concert on June 6, you can enjoy the inspirational work of Reznicek and Lowell Liebermann as played by Chris Durrenberger. | Westerville Symphony at Otterbein College |
| What's your type? | Learn how well you and your work mates or friends communicate with this three-hour Myers-Briggs Type Indicator team workshop for up to 15 people. | Susan R. Fagan, EdD |
| A night on the town | Enjoy a one-night stay at Hilton Columbus/Polaris. Stay is limited to a standard room, Friday through Sunday. Certain blackout dates apply. Advanced reservations are required; subject to availability. | Hilton Columbus/Polaris |
| Play Ball! | For the baseball enthusiast: a framed, vintage poster of Johnny Bench, catcher for the Cincinnati Reds. Signed by Mr. Bench. | FifthThird Bank |
| A night on the town | Enjoy a Friday, Saturday or Sunday night stay for two at the Hilton Columbus at Easton. Certificate good with advance reservation; subject to availability. Blackout dates apply. Good through May 8, 2010. | Hilton Columbus at Easton |
| A night on the town | Spend a night at the Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington! Certificate is good for one night room and tax; reservation required, subject to availability. | Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington |
| Rate Your Stress | The Department of Psychology will help you assess your stress with these three (3) sessions at the stress reduction computer, assessing heart rate variability. Sessions are 30 minutes each, and this package includes the orientation and two (2) practice sessions. Held in the Psychology Research Suites Biofeedback Lab in the Health Center. Limit one (1) participant. | Department of Psychology |
| Stack your Library | Signed copy of "Memory Perceived: Recalling the Holocaust," a work by Dr. Robert Kraft, Otterbein Psychology Professor. | Robert Kraft, PhD |
| On the Air | Let your inner disc jockey out with this opportunity to host a one (1) hour show on WOBN! You set the music and programming. | Department of Communication |
| Spread the Word | Have something to say? Want to share some news? You can with advertising space that will be run in two different T&C publications. | Department of Communication |
| A Night on the Town | Enjoy one night's stay in a standard room at Ramada Columbus North. Certificate good through December 31, 2009. | Ramada Inn North |
| Carry the Flag! | The Columbus Blue Jackets are in Stanley Cup contention! You can be a proud owner of a puck signed by #28 Nikita Filatov and a 2008-09 Yearbook signed by every team member! | Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation |
| Art | Don't miss your chance to own a Jean Spero original 60 x 60 "Giant Lone Star" quilt. Hand and machine appliquéd. | Jean Spero |
| Art | This "Plaid Compass" quilt is a one-of a kind 60 x 60 piece created by Jean Spero, former costumer for the Otterbein Theatre Department. | Jean Spero |
| Dine al Fresco - In Style! | Take your sweetheart or family on an outdoor dining adventure with this portable picnic basket. The inside is insulated to keep your food and beverages fresh. Includes dishes, flatware, cups and napkins. Basket folds for compact storage when not in use. | The Callard Company |
| Otterbein Memories | This custom-framed print of Towers Hall is created just for you! Finished piece (with mat) is 23 x 26. | The Mat Shop |
| Un-bee-lievable! | Experience the life of bees up close and personal by looking inside a working hive! Beekeepers David & Alma Holl will provide bee suits for two (2) people and share the fascinating world of one of nature's most industrious insects. | David and Alma Holl |
| Talk to the Animals | Go behind the scenes at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium with this special tour for six (6) individuals. Tours are subject to availability and may have age restrictions. Tour must be scheduled at least 30 days in advance; certificate must be used by May 8, 2010. Minimum bid $800. | William and Paula Harper |
| Gourmet Meal | Enjoy a five-course meal for four (4) in the 1847 Room of the Otterbein Campus Center, prepared by Bon Appétit's award-winning chef. Winner can help custom-design the menu! Date mutually agreed upon. | Bon Appétit |
| Hand-crafted beauty! | This hand-made, pine jelly cupboard stands 36" x 18" x 10". Ideal in any décor. | Don and Barbara McCoy |
| Art | Add this beautiful hand-painted scarf to your wardrobe. Painted by Carol Phillips Whitt in blues, greens and oranges, this will be a lovely complement to any outfit. | Carol Phillips Whitt |
| Art | Complement your outfit with this beautiful hand-painted scarf by Carol Phillips Whitt. In colors of yellow, orange and brown, it is sure to add elegance to any look. | Carol Phillips Whitt |
| Light the Night | This decorative candleholder, an Express It! Votive Luminary (by PartyLite) will add sparkle to any room. Otterbein alumna Mary Kay Beougher holds the patent for this product. | Mary Kay Beougher |
| See you at the movies! | Enjoy CAPA's 2009 Summer Movie Series at the beautiful Ohio Theater! This strip of 10 tickets provides entry to great classics and traditional favorites on the big screen, throughout July and August. Guest organist Clark Wilson appears again this season to provide pre-show and intermission entertainment on the Mighty Morton Theatre Organ. | CAPA |
| Touchdown! | This football is signed by the 2008 football team and Coach Joe Loth that ranked 10th in the nationals and, for the first time ever, entered post-season play in the NCAA Division III Football Championship playoff. | Otterbein College Athletic Department |
| Get in shape! | This certificate entitles you and one (1) guest to three months access to The Clements Center Recreation Center fitness room. Offer good during the academic year and regular Clements hours. | Otterbein College Athletic Department |
| Touchdown! | O-H-I-O! Be the proud owner of this Ohio State football signed by two-time Heisman winner and running-back legend Archie Griffin #45. | Chris Kaiser |
| Fore! | Enjoy a four-some at Columbus Country Club, any Thursday during the season. Tee time subject to availability. | Steve Jones |
| Catch dinner! | Enjoy dinner at Red Lobster with certificates totaling $30. Certificates valid at any Red Lobster in the US; must be used by December 31, 2010 and is not redeemable for cash. | Red Lobster |
| Family Adventure Package | Make a splash with your family this summer - The Conference Center at NorthPointe/Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Package provides overnight accommodations (in a two-room suite) welcome gifts, admission to The Columbus Zoo for two (2) adults and two (2) children, hot breakfast buffet, pizza, popcorn and a movie and round-trip shuttle service to the Park. | The Conference Center at NorthPointe |
| Fore! | Enjoy an outing at The Lakes Golf and Country Club. Your round of golf for three (3), accompanied by Dan or Dee Gifford, includes cart and lunch. Tee time and play date subject to availability; must be redeemed during the 2009 playing season. | Dan & Dee Gifford |
| Diggin' with DeVore | Be the proud owner of the winning shovel from the recent Diggin' with DeVore Community Plunge. This winner is designed to look like a giant sunflower and makes great yard art! Other shovels from the contest were donated to Habitat for Humanity | Office of Marketing & Communication and The Center for Community Engagement |
| Silver for your reflection | Treat yourself to a bracelet and earrings Sugalite set of sterling silver. | Gentle Wind |
| Ease the Stress | Enjoy a relaxing one-hour massage at Gentle Wind, to help ease your stress! | Gentle Wind |
| Collector's piece | This is your chance to own a Rick Cain Sculpture. Cain is a renowned artist who creates original works in wood, clay, bronze, stone and other mediums. This limited collector's edition of Sliding Rock - Bear is marked 83 of 2000. | Gentle Wind |
| Fine Dining | This certificate to The Refectory, a Columbus landmark, is good for $50 toward two dinners (entrees) in the dining room. Offer good Monday through Friday, through July 31, 2009. | The Refectory |
| Back to School | Earn a degree or study for fun! Go back to school with these five (5) credit hours of part-time tuition at Otterbein College. Minimum bid: $900 | Otterbein College |
| Folk Music | Add this signed copy of the Ohio history folk song book to your collection! Buckeye Heritage: Ohio's History in Song by Elizabeth Anne Salt includes music and words to favorites such as "On the Banks of the Ohio" and "Old Tippecanoe." | Elizabeth Salt |
| Going Green | Enjoy the summer with a shade tree of your choice. Delivery and expert planting in your yard is provided with this gift from Oakland Nurseries. | Paul Reiner and Oakland Nurseries |
| Stack Your Library | Enjoy reading from this basket of books, featuring titles A Patchwork Planet, The Probable Future and Plum Spooky; a CD entitled Sentimental Romance; a Westerville ceramic tile; and a $50 gift card to Barnes & Noble. | Lois Szudy and Otterbein College Courtright Memorial Library |
Otterbein College, Office of Institutional Advancement, 1-888-614-2600.