1--ABBEY UMALI MASTERPIECE
2010 MDA National Goodwill Ambassador Abbey Umali has created this original artwork especially for the 2010 MDA Black-N-Blue Ball. What a meaningful way to remember this great night. Let's make Abbey proud -- bid high!
Donor: Abbey Umali, 2010 MDA National Goodwill Ambassador
Value: Priceless
2--HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2010 FORTY-EIGHT MOTORCYCLE
The new Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight motorcycle is a factory custom in the legendary tradition of the hot rod Sportster line with the raw, elemental appeal of the Dark CustomTM bikes. Riding low with a slammed suspension and featuring the classic 2.1-gallon "peanut" fuel tank, the Forty-Eight backs up its bulldog appearance with the performance of its blacked out and polished rubber-mounted Evolution® 1200 cc V-Twin engine. The low solo seat, under-mounted mirrors, side mount license plate, clean rear fender and tall and fat front tire emphasize the Forty-Eight's focus on chiseled customization. Lying low from tire-to-tire, the Forty-Eight model showcases more of its black 1200 Evolution V-Twin engine with polished accents and other components with a clean look highlighted by the traditional peanut fuel tank, small solo seat and lightening holes in the backbone mounting bracket. The Forty-Eight has more than just custom cool styling with the smooth ride on new front fork sliders, a tall and fat front tire and slammed rear suspension. With Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and performance tuning with a broad torque curve, the Forty-Eight motorcycle delivers a powerfully responsive ride with smooth clutch effort. The pipes on the chrome, shorty dual exhaust pound out the distinctive Harley-Davidson American V-Twin sound. The Forty-Eight embraces the street up front with forward foot controls, low profile custom handlebar, under-mounted mirrors, fork-mounted turn signals, slammed speedometer mounting bracket and fork brace with lightening holes. A unique dual texture solo seat with a height of 26 inches fits the lone rider, while a passenger pillion, footpegs and backrest are some of the many accessories that can be added. The black chopped rear fender with combination stop/turn/tail lights and a side mounted license plate help show-off the 150 mm rear tire and 16-inch Black Steel Laced wheels. The front tire also rides on a wide black wheel. The Forty-Eight model in the live auction tonight comes in vivid black.
Donor: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Value: $10,499
3--EUROPEAN VACATION I
With these two American Airlines business-class tickets, you and a guest can travel to any European destination that American Airlines flies. Travel must be completed by May 7, 2011. If tickets are not used by then, they will become null and void. Tickets may not be used under any circumstances on any other carrier. Each ticket is non-refundable and non-transferable. Purchaser of tickets is responsible for applicable fees and taxes. Travel may be highly restricted during certain times of the year as well as US and international holiday periods. It is highly recommended that you book your flight early and that you are flexible with your travel dates.
Donor: American Airlines. We are American Airlines. And we know why you fly.
Value: $8,000
4--HARLEY-DAVIDSON REC ROOM PACKAGE
If you have a passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles and want to express yourself, this package of home Harley-Davidson home accessories will allow you to show your true colors. The package contains a Harley-Davidson Bar & Shield magazine rack, a Harley-Davidson Midnight Flames large area rug (4'6" x 7'6"), a Harley-Davidson Bar & Shield Flames storage bench and a Harley-Davidson chess set. Delivery by Two Men & A Truck on Saturday, May 8 in the metro Milwaukee area is included.
Donor: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Value: $1,750
5--VIVIAN BALES: THE ENTHUSIAST GIRL
The "Enthusiast Girl" was the first young female rider who appeared on the cover of The Harley-Davidson Enthusiast magazine in May and November of 1929. She toured the country on her Harley-Davidson following her cover shot and making her one of the first great women riders. From an edition of 115 prints, artist David Uhl has donated a signed and numbered framed canvas print of Vivian Bales.
Donor: David Uhl
Value: $1,250
6--HYATT REGENCY PARIS MADELEINE TRIP
You and a guest will enjoy a five night stay at the 4-star Hyatt Regency Paris Madeleine located three blocks northwest of the Church of the Madeleine. The hotel is clearly different from the usual run of American chain hotels and even offers an Asian flair to its design. Occupying a century old town house with five floors, it manages to create a distinct atmosphere. This boutique property was designed with the high-end business and luxury traveler in mind and has got what it takes to be among the city's finest with an excellent location and elegant accommodations. North Americans, especially, will be pleased. This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada to anywhere American Airlines flies in Europe subject to availability. Upgrade pricing is available. Coach class airfare may be upgraded to first class airfare. A minimum of 21 days advance booking is required as is a Saturday night stay. Flights will not accrue AAdvantage miles. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. Blackout dates include December 17 - 31, 2010 and January 1 - 5, 2011. Any airport departure taxes, fees or fuel surcharges are the responsibility of the purchaser. Ground transportation is not included in this package. Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All packages have a no refund policy. Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates. All travel expires on May 7, 2011. All reservations are subject to availability. For more details on this trip package be sure to stop by the Live Auction display at the Black-N-Blue Ball.
Donor: Friend Of MDA
Value: $12,000
7--X8 ELLIPTICAL CROSS TRAINER
The next generation of cross trainers has arrived with this X8 Elliptical Cross Trainer by Life Fitness. It is loaded with must-have features to customize your workout including electronic adjustment to seven different stride lengths, a full lineup of challenging programs, and design features that make your most intense workouts more comfortable. Delivery by Two Men & A Truck on Saturday, May 8 in the metro Milwaukee area is included.
Donor: Life Fitness
Value: $4,000
8--HAND CRAFTED ARMOIRE
Here's a piece of furniture that will make any room in your house look great! This hand-crafted cabinet made from cherry wood features biker friendly storage areas for your riding boots, helmet, Harley-Davidson gear and other small accessories. It has great functionality and impressive style. Willie G. Davidson has signed this piece to make it truly one of a kind. Bid high!
Donor: Mike & Stacy Cardenas
Value: Priceless
9--EUROPEAN VACATION II
With these two American Airlines business-class tickets, you and a guest can travel to any European destination that American Airlines flies. Travel must be completed by May 7, 2011. If tickets are not used by then, they will become null and void. Tickets may not be used under any circumstances on any other carrier. Each ticket is non-refundable and non-transferable. Purchaser of tickets is responsible for applicable fees and taxes. Travel may be highly restricted during certain times of the year as well as US and international holiday periods. It is highly recommended that you book your flight early and that you are flexible with your travel dates.
Donor: American Airlines. We are American Airlines. And we know why you fly.
Value: $8,000
10--HARLEY-DAVIDSON GAS TANK SIGNED BY WILLIE G. DAVIDSON
This authentic Harley-Davidson gas tank has been signed by the legend himself, Willie G. Davidson. What a fantastic addition to any Harley-Davidson enthusiast's collection of memorabilia.
Donor: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Value: Priceless
11--HARLEY-DAVIDSON 12' SHUFFLEBOARD AND SCORING BOX
This Harley-Davidson shuffleboard table will add pure entertainment value to your next gathering. Crafted of select hardwood the table features a Vintage Black, distressed, hand-rubbed finish and is further enhanced with embossed Bar & Shield graphics, decorative etched Bar & Shield flames metal accent plate and hand set metal studs. Kick up the intensity and competition of your game with this electronic scoring box. Delivery by Two Men & A Truck on Saturday, May 8 in the metro Milwaukee area is included.
Donor: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Value: $4,800
12--ROLEX GMT-MASTER II
The ultimate watch chosen by serious travelers and professionals who fly the world, this Rolex GMT-Master II men's watch is all business. Comprised of steel and yellow gold, it features a black dial and self-winding movement. Model number 116713LN. No exchanges or returns. This watch is accompanied by a full warranty from Schwanke Kasten Jewelers.
Donor: Schwanke Kasten Jewelers, Friend of MDA
Value: $10,350
13--FORTY-EIGHT PEANUT TANK CUSTOM PAINTED BY RAY DREA
At the Forty-Eight model launch in New York City this past January, the Harley-Davidson styling team responsible for the Forty-Eight was there to celebrate and promote the latest addition to the Harley-Davidson family. While there, Ray Drea, Senior Director of Styling took paint in hand to personalize this tank to commemorate the special event. A priceless piece of Harley-Davidson memorabilia, this peanut tank with Drea's personal touch is the perfect addition to any true enthusiast's collection. It is truly one-of-a-kind.
Donor: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Value: Priceless
14--ADORABLE POOCH
Take home the cutest and most lovable auction item of the night, this male black lab puppy. Included with this adorable pooch is one month of obedience or gun training for the dog at The Highlands Sportsmen's Club in Cascade, Wisconsin. More information is available in the printed program supplement, available the evening of the Black-N-Blue Ball.
Donor: The Highland Sportsmen's Club, Anne & TJ Sommer
Value: $1,850
15--THE COUCH POTATO'S DREAM
You. Will. Never. Leave. Your. House. This package contains an awesome variety of electronics and accessories to make any serious techy jealous. It contains a Sony Bravia 60" 1080 P LED HDTV television, a Sony BDV-E500 5.1 channel Blu-Ray disc surround sound home theatre system, a Sony PlayStation 3 console 250GB player, a Sony PlayStation eye camera for PS3, a pair of Sony PlayStation Dualshock wireless controllers for PS3, a Logitech wireless media board for PS3, a Logitech wireless guitar controller for PS3, a Logitech Harmony 1100 universal remote and a selection of PS3 games. Other than a cold beer and a bag of chips...WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT? Delivery by Two Men & A truck on Saturday, May 8 in the metro Milwaukee area is included.
Donor: CDW
Value: $5,000
16--INSIDERS TOUR OF NAPA WINE COUNTRY FOR FOUR
You and three guests can enjoy an insider's tour of the local Napa experience. These up and coming wineries have been described as the next Harlan, Screaming Eagle, and Spottswoode of Napa Valley. Your experience will begin with an insider's tour and tasting for four and a three-night stay in the Caldwell Vineyard (Napa) two-bedroom (2 queen beds) Guest House. Your tasting will be with founder John Caldwell or his winemaker, Marbue Marke, in their 20,000 square foot cave where you will be immersed in his informative, intriguing stories. Hollywood has already taken note of John Caldwell's story; how he single-handedly became the first Californian to discover and import rootstocks and grapevine clones from France. They are now referred to as the "Caldwell Clones" and today, in a Bordeaux-style vineyard, clones are industry standard. Caldwell produces estate-grown hillside fruit for its signature wines, "Gold", "Silver" and "Rocket Science." The new varietals collection culminates Caldwell's work over the last twenty-five years. You and your guests will also enjoy a ‘g' wine and dinner for four created by chef, Gary Penir. ‘g' Wine Cellars (Napa Valley) is a culmination of friendship, talents, and passion for their grass roots here in the Napa Valley. It is only fitting that their company be titled "A Ground Floor Production". The winemaker for ‘g', Grant Long, is a second generation winemaker and third generation to Napa Valley. His partner Garrett Ahnfeldt owns a vineyard management company and also comes from a wine family of several generations. Their focus is producing small lots of premium wine from different growing regions of the Napa Valley. The combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot found in this area, created a wonderful wine that they are releasing under the name "gi amo". This play on the Italian word "ti amo", meaning "I love", is a tribute to the time and passion they put into every bottle they make. A tour, tasting and lunch for four with owner Jamey Whetstone (Whetstone Wine Cellars in Napa), hosted at Laird Family Estates located in the beautiful Oak Knoll Wine region of Napa Valley is also included in this amazing Napa experience. Enjoy a barrel tasting, a finished wine tasting of current releases and lunch provided by Michael Chiarello's NapaStyle Café. Whetstone is a small boutique producer of vineyard driven wines. Jamey got his start in wine making at Turley Wine Cellars in the summer of 1998 and worked in Burgundy for Domaine Dujac the summer of 2001. Your group will have a private guided Napa tour & transportation with Paul Diaz, Wine Educator. Paul has long standing relationships with the three wineries involved in this package and will guide you with grace and compassion. Paul is a 4th generation "Sonoman" who has taken a unique approach to guiding guest's through the valley, immersing clientele into the people of the valley that have a passion that goes beyond what is in the bottle. A winemaker and a grape grower as well, Paul will educate in all phases of the wine business as few other guides in the valley can. Transportation will be personalized upon contact in a luxury vehicle. This package includes round-trip coach class service for four from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada to anywhere American Airlines flies in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada subject to availability. Upgrade pricing is available. A minimum of 21 days advance booking is required as is a Saturday night stay. AAdvantage miles may be earned in accordance with the terms and conditions of the AAdvantage frequent flyer program. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. The certificates will have a one-year expiration date from the date issued and all reservations are subject to availability. 2010 blackout dates include July 2 - 5, November 19 - 24, November 27 - 29, December 18 - 23 and December 26 - 31. Blackout dates in 2011 include January 1 - 4, March 12- 14, March 26 - 28 and April 2 - 5. Any airport departure taxes, fees or fuel surcharges (if charged) are the responsibility of the purchaser. Ground transportation is not included in this package. All reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All packages have a no refund policy. All packages have a no refund policy. Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates. All travel expires on May 7, 2011.
Donor: Friend of MDA
Value: Priceless
17--2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC
The nostalgic styling of the Heritage Softail® Classic recall a bygone era, while its studded leather saddlebags and removable windshield make it a capable touring mount. The Softail rear suspension mimics the clean lines of a vintage hardtail frame but offers the comfort of a modern suspension that is hidden under the chassis. The rigid powertrain allows tight packaging of the engine and frame and creates a solid connection between the rider and the power that moves the motorcycle. Be sure to check out the printed program supplement for additional upgrades on this motorcycle. This motorcycle is in flame blue pearl.
Donor: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Value: $16,999
