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Silent Auction 2008 Donation Details

At the Swiss Ball 2008, the Swiss Society of New York replaces the traditional raffle with the inauguration of a Silent Auction. The new format allows us to better showcase the outstanding products and services of our valued contributors.

This new element of the Swiss Ball provides direct financial support to the annual Swiss Society Scholarship. This award is extended to a student in the field of study of the Guest of Honor or theme of the Swiss Ball. Additonal proceeds are used to underwrite our program of events.

We thank all of the various companies and individuals lised below for their generous donations. To participate in this silent auction, or one in the future, please contact us. 

 

Bid Number   Description Value
   
 		  
#100   Anti-Aging Skincare Basket 500
 
An anti-aging Skincare Basket including: Timeless Skin, an extraordinary preventative serum with a combination of multi-vitamin complexes and cutting-edge marine collagen extract. Erno Laszlo TranspHuse pHixation Surgiceutical Corrective Concentrate This cooling, concentrated formula targets deep lines and wrinkles to minimize their length, depth and overall appearance. This innovative, endothermic formula relaxes and refreshes stressed skin, resulting in enhanced radiance and a more youthful appearance. And much more... All courtesy of Erno Laszlo		  
   
 		  
#101   A Nespresso Machine  650

 
A donation of a fabulous Nespresso Coffee Machine, a Tasting Box and a set of Classic Espresso Cups courtesy of Nespresso		  
   
 		  
#102    "An Evening at the Carlyle" 450




  "An Evening at the Carlyle". Dinner for two at the Restaurant Carlyle and One Bottle of House Champagne at Bemelman's Bar After Dinner. After your splendid evening at the Bemelman's take your Montreux Jazz DVD home and remember this very special occasion courtesy of The Carlyle Hotel and The Montreux Jazz Festival.
  
   
 		  
#103   The New York Palace Hotel 1,950

 
Enjoy a two night stay at the world famous New York Palace Hotel with complimentary breakfast. Courtesy of The New York Palace Hotel.		  
   
 		  
#104   6,000 Free Minutes to Switzerland including Unlimited Local and Long Distance 750

 
One year of Internet Phone Service with Unlimited US (48) and Canada Calling, unlimited incoming, and 6,000 free minutes to Switzerland landlines. Includes VoIP Router (SRP $89.95) and a US or Swiss incoming telephone number of your choice. Courtesy of USTINET Corporation		  
   
 		  
#105   6,000 Free Minutes to Switzerland including Unlimited Incoming Calls 450

 
One year of Internet Phone Service with unlimited incoming, and 6,000 free minutes to Switzerland landlines. Includes VoIP Router (SRP $89.95) and a US or Swiss incoming telephone number of your choice. Courtesy of USTINET Corporation		  
   
 		  
#106   Children's Gift Basket 500

 
Children's Gift Basket by Celebrity Frequented Hot NYC Children's Store. Courtesy of  Z Baby Company		  
   
 		  
#107   36x52" Original Painting 4,000

 
Original Painting, Acrylic on Canvas and a Personal Tour and visit to Artist Studio. Painting may be exchanged at time of visit for another of equal or lesser value. Courtesy of Bertschmann Art		  
   
 		  
#108   Pasha de Cartier 8,000

 
Chronograph Automatic. Steel, Leather Strap, and adjustable deploying buckle courtesy of Cartier		  
   
 		  
#109   Humidor 1100

 
Avo Medium Humidor, The medium model has a storage capacity of 60 -75 cigars based on a ring gauge 44 and 6” length cigars. Courtesy of Davidoff of Geneva Inc.
  
   
 		  
#110   SwissKubik 750


 
SwissKubik, a new brand for a new watch winder designed and produced by Ideo Tempo S.A. in Geneva, world-cradle of the luxury watch industry. Courtesy of Courtesy of Chronotime Inc.
  
   
 		  
#111   A New Source of Light... 1,000

 
A source that would be able to create lighting solutions that are corresponding to situation specific requirements in terms of design, amount of light, dimensions, proportions and finishes etc... A few decades have passed and Modulightor has developed a rich line of products; and it is still doing so - the challenges are myriad. Courtesy of Modulightor, Inc		  
   
 		  
#112   Afternoon Golf... 700

 
Golf for three at beautiful Sleepy Hollow Country Club at Scarborough New York. A C.B. MacDonald/A.W. Tillinghast course renowned for its Hudson River views and varied holes this course is often noted as the prettiest in the Metropolitan area.  On a mutually agreed upon weekday or possible weekend in 2008 the successful bidder and two guests will golf before or after lunch at the grill room below the  former Vanderbilt mansion that is the Sleepy Hollow's clubhouse with refreshment provided at the drink house during the round. Players may walk or ride attended by knowledgeable SHCC caddies. Courtesy of Mark Altherr		  
   
 		  
#113   Tissot Watches for Two... 650

 
Tissot Ballade III , Men’s and Ladies watches, Swiss made quartz movement, Sapphire crystal, Stainless steel case and bracelet, date window and water resistant to 30 meters. Courtesy of Amie and Louis Kreisberg
  
   
 		  
#114   Back to the Basics of Cooking... 310





  Get back to the basics of cooking with the help of the Swiss Diamond  3-piece starter set including a 10” open fry pan and 3.2 QT Covered Stew Pot/Casserole. Choose from the many fantastic recipes from The White House Family Cookbook by Chef Henry Haller and add a bit of Fassbind Kirsch Courtesy of Niche Import Co and you are well on your way to a great meal. While relaxing with your food, throw on the Montreux Jazz DVD courtesy of The Montreux Jazz Festival, the world's most famous, unique, and culturally diverse jazz festival in the world for an added bit of relaxation  
   
  		  
#115   Raclette Party for Eight... (6 Items) 688









  Entertaining will be relaxing while everyone grills their own food on this stainless steel raclette by Swissmar Inc and puts on the Montreux Jazz DVD courtesy of The Montreux Jazz Festival. The non-stick reversible grill / crêpe top is ideal for grilling meats and veggies, and is perfect for grilling sandwiches, eggs, bacon, pancakes, and dessert crêpes. Take your Emmi Raclette Cheese and create a feast for eight from the White House Family Cookbook by Chef Henry Haller and add a bit Dettling Noble Kirsch donated by Arnold Dettling AG and enjoying the world famous Teuscher Chocolates , you are sure to have a great party.  
   
  		  
#116   Emmi Raclette for Six... (5 Items)
 183








  Looking for the right party idea, Looking for the right party idea, take your Emmi Raclette Cheese, browse the White House Family Cookbook by Chef Henry Haller and try a traditional Swiss raclette dinner with this black enameled stainless steel raclette by Swissmar Inc. This smaller sized non-stick reversible grill / crêpe top is ideal for grilling meats and veggies, and is great for grilling sandwiches, eggs, bacon, pancakes, and dessert crêpes. What is a traditional Swiss meal without Fassbind Williams donated by Niche Import Co. Also enjoy  from the Montreux Jazz Festival DVD Collection  the world's most famous, unique, and culturally diverse jazz festival in the world for an added bit of relaxation.  
   
  		  
#117   Create Your Own Meal or Eat Out at Trestle on Tenth (4 Items) 183








  Try Trestle on Tenth with a Dinner Gift Certificate for $100.00 (Tip not included) or relax at home and cook up a meal of your own with Dettling Kirsch donated by Arnold Dettling AG and The White House Family Cookbook by Chef Henry Haller. Also, the Montreux Jazz Festival DVD, the world's most famous, unique, and culturally diverse jazz festival in the world will help bring your evening to a pleasant  end.  
   
   		  
#118   Luxurious Eating in a Barn... (4 Items) 368






  Enjoy a dinner for 4 at the Saddle River Inn, located in a rustic barn, alongside a tranquil pond, The Saddle River Inn graces “Barnstable Court" with its century old presence. After this meal you’ll want to go home and cook up a meal of your own with Dettling Noble Kirsch donated by Arnold Dettling AG and The White House Family Cookbook by Chef Henry Haller. Enjoy the Montreux Jazz Festival DVD, the world's most famous, unique, and culturally diverse jazz festival in the world for an added bit of relaxation.  
   
  		  
#119   Good Old Home Cookin’... (3 Items)
100






  Thinking of going home and cooking up a meal of your own?  Do so with Dettling Noble Kirsch donated by Arnold Dettling AG and The White House Family Cookbook by Chef Henry Haller, while enjoying the Montreux Jazz Festival DVD, the world's most famous, unique, and culturally diverse jazz festival in the world.  
   
  		  
#120   Fabulous Afternoon Lunch that takes you to dinner... 168






  Take a break from work and enjoy lunch at Le Perigord (tip not included). Also enjoy a bottle of Dettling Noble Kirsch donated by Arnold Dettling AG, The White House Family Cookbook by Chef Henry Haller, and the Montreux Jazz Festival DVD, the world's most famous, unique, and culturally diverse jazz festival in the world for an added bit of relaxation.  
   
   		  
#121   Have Your Chocolate and Eat it Too... (5 Items) 360










  Enjoy a $100 Gift Certificate at Swizz Restaurant with Swiss & American specialties at their new international restaurant featuring Star Chef Beat Waser. and a fabulous Chocolate Basket from Say it with Chocolate. Also enjoy a bottle of Dettling Noble Kirsch by Arnold Dettling AG and The White House Family Cookbook by Chef Henry Haller, and from the Montreux Jazz Festival DVD Collection the world's most famous, unique, and culturally diverse jazz festival in the world for a jazz and relaxation.  
   
  		  
#122   Get Organized in Style... (3 Items)
 715



  Start the new year off by getting organized with style. Plan your year with your new Caran D'Ache day planner, while organizing all your money and credit cards with the new sleek metallic wallet from Ögon Designs donated by CH Marketing LLC, and you won’t be late with your new Swiss Army watch courtesy of Swiss Army/Victorinox.  
   
 		  
#123   Start by Flying First Class... (3 Items)
 21,040





  Pack your cash and credit cards in your new Ögon Designs wallet donated by CH Marketing LLC and sit back and enjoy two business class tickets to Switzerland donated by Swiss International Air Lines. On your trip over pop in the new DVD from the Montreux Jazz Festival DVD Collection the world's most famous, unique, and culturally diverse jazz festival in the world for an added bit of relaxation.  
   
  		  
#124   All you have to do is Show Up! (3 Items) 5,640




  All the details will be taken care of. Just pack your shopping cash in your new Ögon wallet donated by CH Marketing LLC, get to the airport, fly to Switzerland with two economy tickets courtesy of Swiss International Air Lines. Once you arrive, enjoy three nights accommodations (location TBD upon booking) and two 8 day Swiss Passes Valid on Swiss Travel Systems Public Transportation Network courtesy of Switzerland Tourism.  
   
  		  
#125   New Year Makeover (with a little help)... (2 Items) 620



  Get a new look or just update your own with a Three hours wardrobe review including closet editing, wardrobe review and colors test courtesy of Estilo Concept. And heads will be turning for sure with your new pair of TN Sunglasses from Switzerland donated by CH Marketing LLC. Includes four lenses, including one pair polarized. (smoke black).  
   
  		  
#126   First Class Hockey... (2 Items) 970




  Enjoy a hassle free afternoon with the family or friends with 4 Hockey Tickets (3rd row) plus Parking Saturday,Febuary 23rd at 1PM courtesy of The Crisdel Group Inc.. Play the part of a hip sports fan with your new TN Sunglasses from Switzerland donated by CH Marketing LLC.  
   
  		  
#127   Sit Back Relax and Enjoy the Good Life... 300

 
The Signorelli Salon is hidden away in a beautiful eastside townhouse on 66th Street. This appointment only salon is picturesque with its courtyard garden, which is a perfect respite between services. Enjoy The Signorelli Signature Massage for 75min and the Signorelli Signature Facial for 60minutes.		  
     
   		  
#128   Feel Like Getting Away??? 1,310

 
Enjoy a one night accommodation in a Grand Luxe room with a bottle of champagne and free breakfast for two courtesy of  The Peninsula New York which is ideally located on Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, in the heart of New York City's most prestigious shopping, cultural, and business neighborhoods, in Mid-town Manhattan.