Homecoming and Fall Festival
Benefit Dinner & Specialty Auction
Held Saturday, November 21, at 5 p.m. in Alumni Dining Hall
210 DATE: November 20
The new Benefit Dinner & Specialty Auction was a planned experience for friends and alumni to connect in a relaxed atmosphere while supporting LMS students. Reservations/tickets were $50 to benefit LMS.
2009 Auction Items
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- Garrison Keillor Show -- Tickets to the December 12 live broadcast performance from Town Hall in New York, NY; $200 meal card included
- John Deere grill -- Our John Deere smokes and cooks like any other Traeger grill. This eye-catching John Deere green grill has 418 sq. inches of cooking surface, internal hopper, stainless door handle, multi-position digital thermostat, and viper casters. Donated by Weaver's Hardware, Fleetwood.
- Philadelphia Arm Chair in black rubbed through finish (not tiger maple as pictured). This windsor chair has a classy look with its elaborate design. The arms have carved knuckles on the end. Retail value - $525.00. Beautifully hand-crafted from Olde Road Furniture
- Original art by Julia Swartz, Liz Hess, D.J. Frey, Velma Magill, and more
- Wooden models by Sam Martin and the late David Thomas
- Victorian Murder Mystery Meal -- Be part of a real "who-done-it" played out in a handsomely-restored Victorian mansion; includes a specialty dinner for up to 10 people, prepared by Lancaster Mennonite’s own international chef, Bienvenido “Benny” Serrano; served by Bud and Sylvia Handwerk.
- Lancaster Country Club Experience -- official site of the 2015 U.S. Women’s Open; three people to golf with Bill Poole (caddies provided) and experience the amenities of Lancaster County's premier club.
- "Vine to Wine" Experience at Waltz Vineyards & Winery -- Experience the grapes in the field, in the winepress, and in the bottle! Your gracious hosts will take you through the entire process, capped off with a memorable meal in a unique setting. Exquisite 3 or 4 course meal to meet your fancy, personally created and served by Executive Chef Byron Kehr and Terry Lee, owner of the historic and award-winning fine dining restaurant, Haydn Zug's. Up to 8 persons.
- Selah Korean Music and Dance group with meal for 24 -- A traditional Korean meal for 24 people including an unforgettable, colorful and imaginative performance by Selah Music & Dance Arts. Six members of Selah are Lancaster Mennonite international students. All will be dressed in brilliant handmade costumes. Selah performs traditional Korean dance and music with live accompaniment. The group was founded by Ms. Jane Kim as a means for Korean students studying in the U.S. to stay in touch with their ethnic roots and to share their rich heritage with others. Photo of the group.
- The Fantastic "California Nite" Quilt! -- This pattern has made a big splash wherever it has appeared and has been the top quilt at several benefit auctions, selling for thousands of dollars each time.
- Four Philadelphia Eagle Club Seats! Eagles vs. 49'ers, December 20, 2009. Tickets in Section C1 - 50 yard line, with VIP Parking passes. West Club, Section C1, Row 17, seats 9, 10, 11 & 12.
- Eagles versus Broncos ( December 27)-- Sit eight rows back from the goal line: Section 124, Row 8
- "Star-in-Commons" Quilt -- Queen-sized with popular black & gold color scheme with top-notch single-needle quilting. A Lancaster County gem! Picture and more description.
- Hilton Head Villa -- A one-week stay at a villa in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The two-bedroom, two-bath villa is located across from Sea Pines Racquet Club and Harbour Town Golf Links (golf course is ranked among the top courses in the world). The one-week package, which includes free tennis and discounted golf at some courses, is available December 2009 through February 2010 or November 2010 through February 2011. The location is an easy walk to shops, restaurants, marina and the famous Harbour Town lighthouse. A bike ride away from the beach, the area has access to miles of bike paths. Click here for a picture of the interior.
- Outer Banks Beach House -- Up to 7 consecutive nights in an eight-bedroom deluxe beach house, any available nights through end of March 2010 or Nov. to end of March 2011, excluding holiday weeks both years. If booking more than 3 months ahead, needs to be Saturday to Saturday. The house is listed on sunrealtync.com under the house name: "Selah."
- One Night Retreat for Two: includes a $50 meal voucher at the acclaimed Olde Lincoln House Restaurant, two tickets to the Lancaster Symphony at the Fulton Opera House, and a one-night stay for two in a lovely Jacuzzi and fireplace-equipped bedroom at the Twin Pine Manor Bed & Breakfast in Ephrata.
- Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Apple pies -- Bid on the best pies in the LMH pie-baking contest!
- Progressive dinner at the homes of school administrators (Thomas', Groffs', Geyer's, Yoder's)
- "Chase the Rat" Marble Game Board -- Handsomely hand-crafted by J. Eby Hershey. Fun for all ages. Marbles and instructions included. 4-6 players.
- One day guided goose or duck hunt with Jay Hernley, LMH alum and owner of Bair Creek Outfitters. Up to four hunters; can be scheduled on any desired date (Geese: Nov 16-28, Dec 19 - Jan 26; Duck: Nov 16 - Jan 15. Scouting done to ensure hunt quality; comfortable well-maintained layout blinds. All PA and Federal hunting laws apply.
- Guided Fishing Trip with Bob Wyble as host.
Option One: One day trip to Susquehanna River Flats, Chesapeake Bay, or Raritan Bay (Sandy Hook, NJ).
Option Two: 3 day-2 night trip to Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel in Virginia. Check out these pictures! - Framed 14 x 20" Gordon Dimmig photograph, in the top ten finalists -- among 30,000 entries -- for the Canon "Photography in the Parks" national photography competition.
