2009 Auction Items

Live Auction Items

1    Dinner for Two at SkyCity at the Needle $125

Enjoy fine dining at SkyCity at the Needle, featuring Northwest cuisine with superior freshness, dazzling flavors and breathtaking views from every table. Elevator rides and visits to the Observation Deck are complimentary with your reservation. Offer does not include alcoholic beverages or gratuity and is based on space availability. Offer not valid on holidays.

Donated by: Space Needle

2    Car Detailing $150

Expert car detailing at a fraction of the usual value (normally $250). Premium products used by the students in Mr. Dons Auto Shop.

Donated by: IHS Auto Shop

3    South Lake Union Fun $400

A day on the water,  an evening out, and a night (and morning) to top it all off! Or spend your night out first and relax on the water the next day - with benefits all year long!

Start - or finish - with 2 hours of free rowing in a historic vessel and a year’s Household membership at The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle,  a hands-on maritime museum on Lake Union that lets you take the exhibits out on the water! Your membership benefits include deep discounts on rowboat and sailboat rentals, sailing lessons and workshops on everything from boatbuilding and woodworking to painting and bronze casting. 

Continue to dinner for 2 at any Duke’s Chowder House, up to $25 per entree.  Alcoholic beverages not included. Expires 4/30/2010. Find Duke’s at Greenlake, Alki, Lake Union, Kent Station, Ruston Way, or  Southcenter.

Finally, relax with a complimentary one-night stay (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) in a one-bedroom Lakeside suite at the Residence Inn by Marriott-Seattle Downtown/Lake Union, 800 Fairview Ave North, Seattle. This special offer includes a hot “Home Touch” breakfast buffet and parking. Reservations are based upon availability and must be made directly with the hotel at least 14 days in advance. Excludes the months of July, August and December 31st. Not redeemable for cash. No extensions. Must be 21 years of age to redeem. Expires April, 24, 2010

Donated by: Residence Inn by Marriott, Duke’s Chowder House, The Center for Wooden Boats

4    Wine Tasting Event $150

You and a group of friends, 8 to 12 people total, will taste red and white French burgundies with an expert while enjoying appetizers at the Virginia Inn, 1937 1st Ave Seattle. October or November 2009.

Donated by: Joseph Drouhin Wines

5    One Week at Club Intrawest in Palm Desert $2,400

Enjoy the lovely setting on the Desert Willow Golf Course in a one-bedroom condo. Unit has a full kitchen, patio with a fireplace for evening relaxation after a day filled with fun in the sun. Resort has multiple pools, including an Adults only area. Discounts for golf at Desert Willow are available. Resort has onsite tennis courts and is a couple of miles from Indian Wells Tennis center, home of BNP Paribas Open. Easy access to a multitude of other golf courses as well. Many opportunities for shopping, fine dining and other activities abound. Take the tour to Joshua Tree National Park or the Palm Springs Tram to the top of the mountain! September 11 through October 10. Offer is for 6 nights. Dates need to be arranged with Amy Sing.

Donated by: Amy Sing

6    An Afternoon of Rocket Launching $50

The State Champion Ingraham Rocketry Team will show you an afternoon of unique fun on a mutually agreeable date.

Donated by: IHS Rocketry Team

7    Executive Suite for Storm Game $500

SUPER SPECIAL Executive suite for the 2009 regular season. One game, mutually agreeable and depending on availability, for 16 Storm fans. Enjoy light snacks while you cheer the Seattle Storm on to the playoffs. This is a great present for friends or family. They will be impressed, especially with a half-time visit by one of the Storm owners! This item is available to a single purchaser for a minimum bid of $500. If no single bid is received, it will be opened for bid by multiple purchasers up to a maximum of 16 attendees at a minimum bid of $30 each.

Donated by: Virginia Gilder

8    Gift Certificate to Ray’s Boathouse $100

Treat yourself and someone special to a night to remember at Ray’s. Reservations recommended. Non-refundable for cash. Ray’s Boathouse is located at 6049 Seaview Ave NW.

Donated by: Ray’s Boathouse Restaurant

9    Weekend in Victoria $470

Get away from it all in style with a mini-vacation to Victoria! Gift certificate for passage to Victoria, BC aboard the Victoria Clipper and a one night’s stay in Victoria.  Your choice of accommodations and no time restriction on the certificate. Price limitation for passage and one night’s stay is $470. Gift certificate can be redeemed for alternative packages as outlined in the brochure.

Donated by: Anonymous

10  Prized Parking Spot $200

It carries all of the prestige that any student could want: their own reserved parking spot for one year. Your kid will be forever grateful to you and may even take the garbage out on a regular basis, or how about making that bed? This is definitely one that will garner you some brownie points. Parents, you may finally have some clout.

Donated by: Ingraham High School

11 Principal for a Day - Floe, Baby, Floe $300

You gotta go with the Floe. And our Floe is Martin Floe. Here’s your chance to get friendly for a day by helping him as Principal for the day. This one may serve you well, should you ever need a favor for any little difficulties your kid might find themselves in.

Donated by: Ingraham High School

12 French Seaside Vacation $1,500

Enjoy a wonderful week in Royan on the southwest coast of France in a fully remodeled family home. Walk to town with its Parisian boutiques, to the market with its fresh fish and delicious produce and to the beach with its soft sand and warm sun. The house sleeps up to 10 people, has indoor and outdoor dining, a private backyard and BBQ, laundry facilities and a fully equipped kitchen. Royan, where the French go on vacation, was demolished during WWII, was totally redesigned by their architects and was completely rebuilt between 1950 and 1957. Stunning Bordeaux wineries, the historic city of La Rochelle, a 13th century church and numerous other sights are accessible for easy day trips. Bonnnes vacances! Mutually agreed upon time.  Valid for one year.

Donated by: Jim & Cassie Fotheringham

 

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13 Attention Senior Parents $200

This one always provides for some interesting and heated bidding. One of the most sought after live auction items at any school, including Ingraham. We have 12, yes 12, front row seats for graduation night. This means you can invite all of the shirttail relatives to see your baby graduate. No fuss, no hurry, take your time and know that you have reserved seating for one of the most important events in your family’s life. If you have ever had to jockey for a spot to get a decent picture before, this solves the problem. Happy Bidding and Graduation!

Donated by: Ingraham High School

14 $100 Certificate to Canlis Restaurant $100

Sweeping views of Lake Union...cuisine that makes memories...is there any place quite like Canlis? Savor your night out Monday through Thursday only. Not to be used for gratuity or valet. Not redeemable for cash. Expires 12.1.2009. Canlis is located at  2576 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, overlooking Lake Union at the south end of the Aurora Bridge.

Donated by: Canlis Restaurant

15 One Week at the Four Star Legends Resort $2,000

Relax and refresh with a week in beautiful Whistler (Creekside), BC.  Your 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo at the base of Creekside gondola comes with easy access to the villages, lakes,  Adventure Zone, mountain bike parks, hiking and golf.  An easy 4.5 hour drive from Seattle, it’s perfect for a family or a group of friends on holiday. One king bed, 1 split king bed and double bunk beds and 1 queen sofa bed. Maximum occupancy is 8. Approximately 1290 square feet. Dates:  August 7 - check in 4 pm -  to August 14 - check out 11 am.

Donated by: Amy Sing

16 Thinking of Africa? Find Yourself There $3,950

Go on safari, a photo safari that is, for six days and nights for two on a private reserve in Southern Mapuland in one of the most diverse conservation areas in Zululand. You’ll have an opportunity to photograph elephant, rhino, leopard, hippo, giraffe, zebra, nyala cheetah and many more. Your choice of four luxury accommodations at Zulu Nyala Lodge, Nyati/Ndlovu Lodges, Heritage Safari Lodge, or luxury Hemingway-style tents. Cool lounges, wide verandas, a sparkling swimming pool and tennis courts will invite you; all meals are included. Twice daily open Land Rover trips with expert guides to view animals. Personal beverages, phone calls transportation within South Africa between cities and Zulu Nyala and airfare are not. Expires two years from purchase date. All sales are final, no extensions or transfers.

Donated by: Zulu Nyala Group

17 One Night and Breakfast for Two at the Fairmont $450

Deluxe rooms at the Fairmont are spacious at 430 sq. ft., comfortable accommodations that feature a traditional elegant decor.  All Deluxe rooms offer an intimate sitting area and a well-equipped working desk. There is also an expansive in-suite bathroom with a comfortable dressing area. The Georgian features French-inspired Northwest cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Gavin Stephenson in Seattle’s premier dining room.

Donated by: IHS Foundation

18 Golf and Lunch with Bill Tindall $600

Golf and lunch for three with Ingraham Wall of Recognition Inductee Bill Tindall at Tumble Creek course at Suncadia in Cle Elum. Mutually agreeable date.

Donated by: Bill Tindall

19 Throw out the First Pitch at a Mariner Game $500

Didn’t you always want to? Where else will you get the chance? How can you pass it up? Your chance to throw out the first pitch at “Ingraham Night” at the Mariners, on May 20, versus the Los Angeles Angels. Ingraham gets recognition on the big screen that night - and you can have an experience you’ll never forget.

Donated by: Ingraham Baseball Team and the Seattle Mariners