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Be Great Ball 2019
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Portland Art Museum
Live Auction Packages
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Guided Fly Fishing, Wine Tasting, and Luxury Accomodations
Begin this weekend adventure sipping fine wines and touring the beautiful King Estate Winery, a picturesque, organic winery located southwest of Eugene.  Package includes tour and tasting for four people and allows you and your guests to explore King Estate and immerse yourselves in the tip of the Willamette Valley.  From there, stay in style at the Inn at the 5th, a four-diamond boutique hotel offering luxurious, spacious guest rooms.  The Inn at the 5th is located at the iconic 5th Street Public Market in downtown Eugene and features a relaxing spa, wine upon arrival, on-site wine tasting, and a five-star eatery. Enjoy your one-night stay in a Deluxe King guestroom, plus a $100 gift card to their partner restaurant, Marche – a polished bistro with French-inspired & Northwest farm-to-table eats, a wood-fired oven, and a full bar.  The next day, you and your guest (two anglers) will enjoy a beautiful day on the McKenzie River doing a full-day, guided fly fishing trip.  Fishing gear, flies, lunch, drinks, and safety equipment is included.  All levels of fly fishing are welcome to enjoy this comfortable, relaxed, and fulfilling day away from the noise and commotion of the daily world.
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Board Reserve Wine Collection

This instant wine collection is brought to you by BGCP’s amazing Board of Directors!  From the Willamette Valley to Napa Valley and all the way to France and Italy, this 43-bottle 
collection is sure to please.  Collection includes one bottle of everything listed below, unless otherwise noted.

2005 Clos du Mont-Olivet Chateauneuf-du-Pape - Rhone, France
2009 Galland Clark, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley, CA
2010 Belguardo Winery, Tenuta Belguardo- Tuscany, Italy
2010 Aia Vecchia, Bolgheri Superiore Sor Ugo - Tuscany, Italy
2012 Whale Rock vineyard, Castoro Cellars Tempranillo Reserve – San Miguel, CA
2012 Setriolo Chianti Classico Riserva – Chianti, Italy
2013 Barrage Cellars, Double Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon – Woodinville, WA
2013 Sufi Cellars, Pinot Noir – Salem, OR
2013 Pamplin Family Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon - Sherwood, OR
2014 Abeja Heather Hill Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon – Walla Walla, WA
2014 R. Stuart Winery – Love, Oregon White Sky – McMinnville, OR
2014 Thistle Vineyard, Lady Hill Pinot Noir – Dundee Hills, OR
2015 Apolloni Vineyards, Estate Pinor Noir – Willamette Valley, OR
2015 Felsina, Beradenga Chianti Classico - Siena, Italy
2015 Columbia Winery, Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon – Woodinville, WA
2015 Canvasback, Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon – Woodinville, WA
2015 Patterson Cellars, Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon – Woodinville, WA
2015 Stags Leap Cellars, Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley, CA
2015 Willamette Valley Vineyards, Estate Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley, OR
2015 Trathen Hill, Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley, OR (4 bottles)
2015 Cancilla Vineyards, Day Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley, OR
2015 King Estate, Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley, OR
2015 Woodward Canyon, Cabernet Sauvignon – Lowden, WA
2015 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon - Walla Walla Valley, WA
2015 Elk Cove Vineyards 'La Sirene' Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley, OR
2015 North Valley Vineyards, Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR
2016 Elk Cove Vineyards, Estate Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley, OR
2016 Stoller Family Estates, Pinot Noir – Dundee Hills, OR
2016 Roots Run Deep Winery, Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa, CA
2016 Dobbes Family Estate, Grand Assemblage Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley, OR
2016 Caymus Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley, CA
2016 North Valley Vineyards, Reserve Chardonnay – Willamette Valley, OR
2016 Pasqua, Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore – Verona, Italy
2017 Gran Moraine Winery, Brut Rose – Yamhill-Carlton, OR
2017 Sancerre, Andre Dezat & Fils - France 
2017 The Four Graces Winery, Chardonnay - Willamette Valley, OR
2017 Alamos, Malbec - Mendoza, Argentina
2017 A to Z Wineworks, Pinot Gris – Willamette Valley, OR
Jacques Bonet Extra Dry Champagne - California
2014 Taylor Fladgate, 10 year old Tawny Port – Portugal 
2015 Woodward Canyon, Cabernet Sauvignon – Lowden, WA
2015 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon - Walla Walla Valley, WA
2015 Elk Cove Vineyards 'La Sirene' Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley, OR
2015 North Valley Vineyards, Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR
2016 Elk Cove Vineyards, Estate Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley, OR
2016 Stoller Family Estates, Pinot Noir – Dundee Hills, OR
2016 Roots Run Deep Winery, Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa, CA
2016 Dobbes Family Estate, Grand Assemblage Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley, OR
2016 Caymus Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley, CA
2016 North Valley Vineyards, Reserve Chardonnay – Willamette Valley, OR
2016 Pasqua, Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore – Verona, Italy
2017 Gran Moraine Winery, Brut Rose – Yamhill-Carlton, OR
2017 Sancerre, Andre Dezat & Fils - France 
2017 The Four Graces Winery, Chardonnay - Willamette Valley, OR
2017 Alamos, Malbec - Mendoza, Argentina
2017 A to Z Wineworks, Pinot Gris – Willamette Valley, OR
Jacques Bonet Extra Dry Champagne - California
2014 Taylor Fladgate, 10 year old Tawny Port – Portugal 

3
Allison Inn Getaway
Time to relax & indulge.  Experience award-winning accommodations and lodging at world class Allison Inn & Spa, featuring upscale services and amenities offered with your every comfort in mind.  This two-night getaway begins with a complimentary welcome snack basket upon arrival and, from there, you will choose your experience and create your own memories.  Nurture yourself at The Allison Spa, where you have access to an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, and sun terrace or choose from an array of services, such as massages, facials, or body treatments.  Or, maybe you want to enjoy fine dining at JORY, the signature restaurant of The Allison. JORY menus accentuate the native flavors of the Willamette Valley with a strong influence on seasonal, farm-to-table agriculture.  Or, step outside of the resort and experience more of what the Willamette Valley has to offer.  Included in this package is a behind the scenes tour at Rex Hill Vineyards & Winery, where you will discover their wine library and experience their barrel cellar and learn about the transformation from grape to glass.  Complete your tour with a flight of current offerings in the historic Rex Hill Tasting Room, also included.  This package is an idyllic retreat for couples or would make an amazing Mother’s Day gift! 
4
You Got Game!
Basketball, soccer, golf, and baseball all wrapped into one fun-filled package! 
 
With the season underway, it’s time for you to get in on the action!  Cheer for your Portland Professional Soccer Teams and get on-field access for post-game meet ‘n greets!  Package includes 2 tickets to a 2019 Portland Timbers home match which includes a post-game meet and greet with a player, along with a signed Timbers Jersey. Also included is 4 tickets to a 2019 Portland Thorns FC home match plus exclusive passes to the postgame autograph session to meet some players. 
 
Ready to slow the pace down a little?  Take me out to the ballgame!  Four people will head up to Seattle to watch the Seattle Mariners take on the Baltimore Orioles on June 20th, 2019.  These four comfortable and padded Terrace Club seats are in section 221, row 4, seats 7-10.  View the game from your seats or step inside the Terrace Club Lounge complete with plasma TVs, a full bar and specialty concession stands. 
 
Speaking of slow pace...FORE!  You + 2 (3 people total), will enjoy a round of golf on the beautiful Witch Hollow golf course at Pumpkin Ridge, hosted by amazing BGCP Board member, Dwayne Richardson.  
 
Next season, the action picks up again and you and 21 of your closest friends (22 people total) will watch the Portland Trail Blazers from the comfort of a suite during the 2019-20 season.  Four parking passes are included! 
5
Provence, France with airfare!

Enjoy one week (7 nights) in Provence, France at La Maison de Famille, a gorgeous 4 bedroom (sleeps 10), 3.5 bath, private home. La Maison de Famille is a stunning vacation home, with an infinity pool, situated just a kilometer walk or bike ride from the center of the village of Menerbes. Located in the Provence region in southeastern France, this scenic village was the inspiration for the book A Year in Provence and Russell Crowe’s film A Good Year.  Menerbes is a walled village on a hilltop in the Luberon mountains. Home to charming crooked streets, old churches, and fabulous views, it is also a brilliant jumping off point to bike, hike, or drive the surrounding countryside. As a bonus, take advantage of an airline credit of $1,000, available to be used with any airline! 


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Wine, Dine, Shine, and Unwind
Packouz Jewelers - $5000 gift certificate 
Limo & wine tasting 
Suite at Paramount Hotel 
Swank Restaurant & Swine Bar - $100 credit
 
Jump into your 8-passenger limo and head out to wine country, making stops at both Stoller Family Estate and Dobbes Family Estate.  Enjoy an intimate tour and tasting at Dobbes Family Estate and the perks of being “Member for a Day”, including a flight of tastings, at Stoller. Return to Portland after your 4-hour limo excursion and stop by Packouz Jewelers to add brilliant shine to your life, as you shop amongst elegance and sophistication. With a $5,000 certificate, you’ll be sure to find something you love; whether you are looking for the sparkle of a flawless diamond or the luxurious style of a handcrafted timepiece, Packouz Jewelers offers pieces to match each unique style and occasion.  Show off your new bling as you dine at Swank Restaurant & Swine Bar with your $100 credit, before you unwind for the night in the comfort of a suite at the European-styled, Paramount Hotel, located in the epicenter of Portland life; valet parking included! 


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VIP Life
On the screen and on the court!  Be a star in Portland's most watched morning newscast with Andy Carson on FOX 12.  Deliver the weather report with Andy, get a behind-the-scenes studio tour and receive a DVD of your on-air segment.  While your fans will be watching you live, you’ll be able to relive your stardom in the comfort of your home on your brand new Samsung 43" 4K HD Pro Smart TV; a $200 Best Buy gift card is also included, should you need help with setting up your new tube or just want some new gadgets.  Continue your life as a VIP as you watch the Blazers from your two courtside seats during the 2019/20 season! Before you two take your seats inches from the action, fuel up at the exclusive Courtside Club restaurant, only available to premium ticket holders.  With your $100 Visa gift card, you’ll enjoy a selection of appetizers, entrees, and drinks.  Finally, as a way to keep these VIP memories alive, you will also receive a signed jersey from CJ McCollum, a VIP of BGCP!

8
Lake Oswego Pontoon Ride with Trail Blazers Coach, Terry Stotts
Enjoy a relaxing evening for up to four people boating on Lake Oswego at sunset. Your hosts, Erin and Stan Hubert, will be putting together a lovely evening of dinner and conversation as you enjoy the lake by starlight. Cruise in the company of Trail Blazers coach, Terry Stotts. The twilight cruise begins with hors d’oeuvres and wine pairings as you tour the lake, view some of the beautiful homes on a warm summer evening. As the sunset fades you will enjoy a lovely dinner under the stars with Blazers royalty.

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Youth Experience with CJ McCollum
Here’s your chance to help provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience for 10 Club members. CJ McCollum will host an exclusive party for ten specially selected Club youth at the team’s private practice facility. These youth will have the opportunity to play on the NBA practice court with CJ, watch a movie in the team’s private theater, enjoy dinner and treats, a swag bag provided by Li-Ning Shoes and best of all, have CJ all to themselves for two hours! The youth chosen to participate in this special event will represent Club communities across the Metro area. Youth will be nominated by Club staff and identified for this experience based on their contributions to the Clubs and community, their performance at school, and any special situations in their lives that would make this experience extra special for them.  And, as a special thank you, the first 10 bidders who make this opportunity possible will be entered into a drawing to win a bottle of wine from CJ’s personal wine collection!

Be Great Ball celebrates the young people who attend Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland every day, and the staff, donors, and volunteers who work together to inspire youth to “BE GREAT.”

Join us for an evening of celebration with stories of change and inspiration from Boys & Girls Club youth.

This year at the Be Great Ball, our gala will include:

  • Entertainment highlighting the dreams and aspirations of the young people we serve
  • Youth-led and staff-choreographed performances by our members, giving you an inside look at a small portion of the youth programming we provide each day inside the Clubs.
  • Hosted cocktail reception with a chance to win spectacular items at our silent auction
  • Gourmet three course dinner
  • Live auction hosted by our vibrant and talented auctioneer, Dale Johannes

On this special evening, we will also be honoring Tim Rippey with the Roy Ciappini “Be Great” award for 18 years of Board service and his unwavering, steadfast support.