Once-in-a-Lifetime Live Auction Item

"Dancing with the Stars" VIP Package Fall 2011

You and a guest will enjoy VIP tickets to a live taping of Dancing with the Stars at CBS Television City's studios in Hollywood, including parking at The Grove and VIP entry access (no lines). Your seats will be among the dancers' guests, celebrities and other VIPs. Included with the tickets is a three-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, a 4-star property located adjacent to Beverly Hills and minutes from Rodeo Drive, and 2 round-trip coach class service tickets from any American Airlines destination.

We are offering this live auction item exclusively the night of the Movers & Shakers Gala on May 21, BUT if you are unable to attend, we are happy to arrange a proxy bidder for you the night of the event. Please contact event coordinator, Kym Leibham, to make arrangements for a proxy bidder at (920) 565-1014 or leibhamk@lakeland.edu.

Audience members must be at least age 16. Valid for Season 13 (Fall 2011, dates TBD) and subject to availability. Shows are taped on Mondays (performances) and Tuesdays (results) and reservations must be made at least 21 days in advance. Excludes semi-final and season finale shows. Full details will be available online early April.

The rest of the Live Auction items and Raffle items for the 2011 event include:

Raffle

250 Votes for your Favorite Dancer

You could alter the winner of the 2011 Movers & Shakers Gala with this raffle prize! Purchase a ticket for $20, and you may win the chance to cast an additional 250 votes for your favorite dancer at the completion of the dancing performances. That is equivalent to $5,000 worth of votes! Following the final dancer, we will immediately draw the winning ticket and announce who has won the opportunity to cast 250 votes for a single dancer. Please note: All 250 votes must be cast for the same dancer and raffle ticket sales and the 250 votes do not count toward the chosen dancer's charity donation.

Live Auction Items

Margaux Wine Dinner

Join Chef Rob Hurrie & Certified Sommelier Jaclyn Stuart of Margaux for an evening of unforgettable cuisine and wine pairings. You and nine friends will be guided through your dinner with wines to pair with each course. Chef Rob will create a memorable menu that will push culinary limits, all while Jaclyn guides your palate to the perfect pairings. Your dinner can be held in the privacy of your home or at Margaux. Jaclyn is the co-author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine & Food Pairing" as well as a wine educator and consultant. COURTESY OF MARGAUX

David Letterman Tickets

You and three guests are off to New York to be in the audience of "Late Night with David Letterman." David has been a fixture on late night television since 1982. Letterman's shows have garnered both critical and industry praise, receiving 67 Emmy Award nominations, winning twelve times in his first 20 years in late night television. This entertaining item will contain further details in the Event Night Program Book. COURTESY OF GREY ADVERTISING NEW YORK

Wine Tasting, Dance Lessons, and Photo Shoot

If tonight has given you the dancing bug, we have just the item for you. Our professional dancers and evening judges, Sandi Vasatka and Jessica Mueller, will lead five couples in a night of dance lessons. This unique evening begins at Leslie Faye Photography Studio in Plymouth with a custom-designed wine tasting with Lisa and Greg Weggeman. Lisa and Greg are well known for introducing wine enthusiasts to the complexities of quality wine. After you have had the chance to sip a few fine wines, Sandi and Jessica will teach three dances, selected by your group, such as the night-club two step, cha cha and swing. During the course of your evening, Leslie Faye will photograph your group dancing and create a brag book for each guest as a keepsake. This is an evening your group will remember with laughter and great stories for years to come. Finally, if you are not too tired, the Highland House invites your group to their Sheboygan location for dinner and margaritas with a $200 gift card and 10 complimentary margarita cards. This item also includes a case of assorted fine wines. COURTESY OF JESSICA MUELLER, SANDI VASATKA, LESLIE FAYE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO, DREAMS UNLIMITED, GREG AND LISA WEGGEMAN, AND THE HIGHLAND HOUSE

River Wildlife Adventure for Eight and your very own Kayak

Experience the beauty of nature by spending a few hours kayaking on the Sheboygan River. Your group will begin at Rochester Park in Sheboygan Falls, with either double or single kayaks, and meander down the Sheboygan River to River Wildlife. After your water adventure, your group will experience trapshooting in the picturesque setting of River Wildlife. This opportunity is a unique and fun way to spend the afternoon. You'll relax by the fire in The Lodge at River Wildlife for a rustic, gourmet dinner with a $600 River Wildlife gift card. This day-long experience is for eight people – and one person in your party will also receive the Temptation Kayak. This boat is a great fishing platform, but it's also an exceptional touring and recreational kayak. It has the chops to take on the foulest weather and waves and still serve up a gracious ride, even for beginners. The Temptation is built for comfort and tracks true quite easily. its stability is second to none, and it offers a lot of speed for a ten-footer. Its full-size tank offers room to pack enough gear for a fun day of paddling and an overnight camping trip! Its built-in adjustable seat is the perfect solution to comfortable paddling. The boat measures 10' 3" in length, is 30" wide and weighs 44 lbs. Its weight capacity is 250-275 lbs. COURTESY OF LOUIE AND PAULA GENTINE, MARK AND KAREN RHYAN, STEVE AND NELLIE SCHMITT, DUTCHLAND PLASTICS AND EOS-EXPEDITION OUTDOOR SUPPLY

Cassy Tully Painting

This item is a commissioned painting by fine artist Cassy Tully, who uniquely blends contemporary painting methods with historic ceramic relief sculpting techniques based on her research in Italy. Using acrylic gel mediums and fine art sand to manipulate paint like clay, Cassy Tully increases the level of relief and illusion of perspective in her paintings. Her signature style is easily recognizable, and each painting is a timeless keepsake. The artistic process for your commissioned Cassy Tully original begins with a two-hour on-site consultation to tailor the painting size, colors, and composition to the setting and your personal taste. Next, a proposal is provided with a painting description, canvas size, sketch for approval, frame suggestions, and estimated completion timeline. A beautiful custom frame from Arts Display will give your painting the finishing touch, and a one-hour consultation with designer Lisa Heun of Floral Essence will help you formulate a plan to illuminate your custom piece with a discount at BBC Lighting in Milwaukee. In adding a Cassy Tully original to your fine art collection, you receive an Artist Statement, Certificate of Authenticity, as well as registration in the Cassy Tully - Fine Art Collector Archive. In turn, your Cassy Tully original work of art is truly a lifelong treasure! OFFER IS VALID UNTIL MAY 21, 2012 AND EXCLUDES THE CREATION OF A PORTRAIT INCLUDING PEOPLE. COURTESY OF CASSY TULLY – FINE ART, ARTS DISPLAY AND FLORAL ESSENCE

A New Dress, A New Tux & Tickets for Two

Doesn't every lady need a new dress for the Gala each year? We think YES, so we have a $400 gift certificate to Amlesham Bridal for the lovely lady to indulge in a new sparkling gown for the 2012 Gala. Of course, you can use the certificate for any gown: bridal, wedding, or formal occasion. Sweet Potato's Unique Boutique has provided the perfect black beaded evening bag to accompany the dress. Don't worry, we did not forget that every beautiful lady has a well-dressed man with her. Art Imig's will dress the gentleman in an Austin Reed 100% worsted wood tuxedo. The tuxedo is available in sizes regular 38-54, short 38-44 or long 40-54. Now that you are dressed for the ball, we have the first two tickets for the 2012 Gala just for you. Also includes two SSO Season tickets and two tickets to the Messiah. This is a chance to sit with the orchestra during a performance. Sit in your favorite section: strings, woodwinds, brass or percussion. Up-close and personal. Watch Maestro McMahon direct from an angle only the musicians get to see. Become an honorary member of the SSO for an evening you will not forget. You may never want to sit in the house again. COURTESY OF AMLESHAM BRIDAL, ART IMIG CLOTHIERS, LAKELAND COLLEGE, SHEBOYGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND SWEET POTATO'S UNIQUE BOUTIQUE

Green Bay Packers Experience

The Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers are slated to be a top team again in 2011-2012. You and three friends can have a truly unique Packers weekend experience. Saturday you will tour Lambeau Field with a behind-the-scenes walk-through of the locker rooms and private facilities at the stadium. Then your group will head over to practice for an on-field flag ceremony at Sunday's game in which all four of your group members will proudly unveil the American Flag. After practice, you may want to enjoy dinner at Curly's Pub with a $100 gift card. Finally, your Packers adventure concludes with four club-level tickets or general stadium seats to a 2011-2012 home Packers game. Please note the individuals involved in the flag ceremony must be at least 16 years of age. The seat location depends upon the game arranged between the winner and the donor. Further details will be available in the event night program book. COURTESY OF SARGENTO FOODS INC. AND THE GREEN BAY PACKERS