Rise & Shine Surprise Auction

Bidding Closes Friday, May 6, 2022, at 5pm

District Nine (a 501c4) organization is conducting a District Fundraiser. Bidding is now open and will run through Friday, May 6, 2022 at 5pm. What a great way to enjoy a vacation with Family and/or Friends!  BID NOW! 
 Two Auction Choice Options!
 
 OR  
 
Governor-Elect Shirley generously offers "Casa Shirley Vacation in Cozumel" for 7 days/7 nights in the Caribbean enjoying a week in Paradise!(see description)
or if you are not a beach person and want to stay local...
Governor Mary graciously offers "Saturday Night (in or out) at Mary's Temple, TX Home" (no passport required) for Temple, Texas overnight stay for 4 and Brunch after enjoying a Saturday Night "Concert Out" or "Wine and Foodie" Dinner In (see description)
 
 All auction proceeds for these items benefit District Nine conference and operating expenses.
 

Auction Items

 
 

Auction Choice #1: Casa Shirley in Cozumel, Mexico

Seven Days / Seven Nights in the Caribbean

https://www.vrbo.com/645153

Located within the luxurious Peninsula Grand community on the Northwest side of the island of Cozumel, Casa Shirley is a three bedroom/four bath condo with all the amenities you will need while on vacation including W/D, Wi Fi and an oceanfront terrace.  

Along with a well-appointed condo, you will have access to a large heated infinity pool, a spacious man made beach, water sports center, sauna, fitness center and massage…and a 5 STAR chef preparing dinner on the BEACH!!!!

Casa Shirley is ideally located –within minutes of the airport and a short stroll to downtown Cozumel overflowing with shops, restaurants/bars and local vendors.

Don’t miss this chance to get-a-way to PARADISE!!

Value: $2,100-$3,000

**NOTE: It has been asked that the winning bidder NOT "re-gift" this item.**

Auction Choice #2: SATURDAY NIGHT OUT or IN in Temple, Texas at Mary's House

No passport required--non-transferable from donor without permission from Mary

0PTION ONE:  Saturday Night “OUT” with a concert in a small venue--Cultural Activities Center

Gourmet dining and music with Mary Pearson as your host.  4 tickets to a Texas Music Series concert (see choice of concerts below), overnight stay at Mary’s house Saturday night and champagne brunch on Sunday morning for FOUR GUESTS. Spend Saturday shopping or touring in Waco or Salado.  Show up at Mary’s for an early dinner with seasonal menu and check into your reserved rooms. Depending on the temperature, the pool is available for relaxing and floating the day away as well.  Show begins at 7:30 p.m. and is usually two 45-minutes sets. Return to Mary’s house for something chocolate and lavender with beverage. Sunday morning, relax on the patio and have brunch. A little bubbly, eggs, salmon and more.  

Choose between:

August 20, 2022: Grupo Fantasmo

November 5, 2022: Hayes Carl

OR……….OPTION TWO:  Saturday night “IN” with wine pairings and a four course dinner and dessert

Not a music fan—just want a relaxing dinner and paired wines for four guests with an overnight stay at Mary’s house on a Saturday evening. Choose between August 20th or another mutually suitable date. Spend the day by the pool or shopping in Salado or Waco and then settle in for a dinner designed with a seasonal menu of four courses paired with wine for each course and a decadent dessert.  Brunch served on Sunday morning.  Must be enjoyed before conference in 2023.  

MUST CHOOSE the “OUT”(option one) or the “IN”(option two): Either choice includes an overnight stay at Mary’s house for FOUR GUESTS with BRUNCH on Sunday morning.  Might even convince a few Temple Altrusans to join in on the fun.  Mary Pearson does the cooking and you enjoy the food & wine.

Auction Choice NUMBER 1:

 

 

 

Altrusa District Nine is a 501(c)4 organization and donations are NOT tax deductible.