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Auction Results
Last Updated: January 23, 2022

President Kathleen Defever took live bids to wrap up the Holiday Auction, with “Vanna White”(right) displaying the items she had on hand. Here are the results.
Holiday Auction Challenge
Angelo Capozzi donated $100 and challenged other members to match it.
George Landau donated $100.
Anyone else who would like to take the challenge can still give by letting Kathleen know.
Ken Burns’ “The War,” 7-DVD Set
Winner: Angelo Capozzi: $25
Porcelain Bowls, set of 3
“They’re really beautiful” said Kathleen
Winner: Bill Goldberg, $30
Royal Austrian Plate
Winner: Kathleen Defever, $30
Platter from Siena
Winner: Kathleen Defever, $25
Jon Rankin’s Book
Two signed copies
1. Winner: Anne Sands, $25
2. Winner: Kathleen Defever, $20
Naughty Cookies for Ladies
1. Winner: Linda Emberson, $30
2. Winner: Marshall Gross, $30
Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day
Winner: Dave Albert, $25
Gift Basket 1
Assorted children’s books for the age group of your choice.
Winner: Kathleen Defever: $20
Gift Basket 2
Assorted children’s books for the age group of your choice. Still available. Let Kathleen know if you’re interested.
Gift Basket 3
Basket of baby books and stuffed toy.
Winner: Judy Wilson, $25
Julian Landau Art Photographs
Winner, 24 x 36: Kathleen, $180
Julian also offered two other sizes, which are still available. The photographs are the buyer’s choice from one of Julian’s galleries. The choices are extensive, so anyone who’s interested can look at the galleries and let Kathleen know which size and image they’d like. https://visualchemy.smugmug.com/
“Members can just take a quiet look, and if they like something, we’ll make sure they get it,” said George Landau.
Aldina Vineyards
Three bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon, two wine glasses, corkscrew, dish towels and Wine Lovers Workout napkins.
Winner: Brian Walker $160
Brian told us that he will be sharing the wine with his lovely wife Lata Setty. “Her favorite is Cab,” he said.
Chalcedony Earrings
Winner: Anne Sands, $20
Blue Disco Slinky Cuff Bracelet
Winner: Jon Rankin, $25
Blue Lapis Earrings
Winner: Judy Wilson, $55
Judy’s Jams
Winner: Mark Nikolov, $30
Camera Case
This item did not receive any bids, and so Marshall Gross, the donor, gave it to Kathleen.
Gin
“We don’t want this to go back to Marshall’s house,” said Kathleen.
George Landau is donating $100 in response to Angelo Capozzi’s challenge, and we’ll include the bottle of gin, because he knows someone he can give it to.
Picnic Cooler Bag
Winner: George Landau, $5
Bird Images
Winner: Kathleen, $15
Payment: Winners, please send a check payable to the Rotary Club of Tiburon-Belvedere Foundation to PO Box 220, Tiburon, CA 94920 or pay via Venmo (@TB-Rotary) or Zelle (rotarytib@gmail.com), clearly stating that your payment is for the Holiday Auction.
Thank you to everyone who participated and supported the club’s work in a year that’s been challenging for fundraising.
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Holiday Auction Challenge
Angelo Capozzi is making a donation of $100 for the club's good work and challenges others to match it.
Name Amount
Angelo Capozzi $100
George Landau $100
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The War, A Ken Burns Film
Set of 7 DVDs of the acclaimed PBS series that recount the history of World War II
Donor: Bob Benbow
Value: $45
Opening bid: $18
Name Bid
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Limoges Haviland Bowl
Limoges, Haviland, France, porcelain bowl, 6.5 inches by 4.25 inches.
Donor: Bob Benow
Estimated value: $40
Opening bid: $16
Name Bid
Kathleen Defever $20
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Royal Austrian Plate
Hand-painted, signed, Royal Austrian Plate, 8.75 inches
Donor: Bob Benbow
Estimate value: $50
Opening bid: $20
Name Bid
Kathleen Defever $20
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Italian Dish
Dish suitable for serving food or displayed as wall art. Purchased in Siena, Italy, in 1997, 15.5 X 11.5 inches.
Siena is site of the annual Palio horse race, hence the depiction of an ancient rider on a horse.
Donor: Bob Benbow
Estimated value: $60
Opening bid: $24
Name Bid
Kathleen Defever $25
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Running from the Sunrise by Jon Rankin
A hard-boiled detective story about love, fear, horror and revenget, set on the beaches of Florida and Southern California.
Jon Rankin has generously donated two copies of his book, and we are offering them as separate auction items.
1. Running from the Sunrise
Value: $18
Opening bid: $7.25
Name Bid
Kathleen Defever $20
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2. Running from the Sunrise
Value: $18
Opening bid: $7.25
Name Bid
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Naughty Cookies
A baker's dozen of special cookies. For ladies only.
Donor: Judy Wilson
Value: $25
Opening bid: $10
Name Bid
Linda Emberson $25
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Sweet treats for Valentine's Day
1 dozen sugar cookies
1 dozen passion fruit meltaways
1 dozen chocolate chip cookies
Donor: Judy Wilson
Value: $40
Opening bid: $16
Name Bid
Marilyn Nemzer $30
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Santa Claus Christmas Book Basket
Four sweet holiday-related brand new picture books for your toddler child or grandchild, who will love it. Sweet cuddly Santa ornament. Beautiful basket assembled and wrapped with love by Global Book Exchange volunteers.
Donor: Marilyn Nemzer
Value: $30
Opening Bid: $20
Name Bid
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Kids' favorites for holiday giving
Basket of brand-new books beloved by all children: Curious George, Thomas and Friends, The Night Before Christmas, Richard Scarry's Best Storybook Ever, and a little Santa game. Perfect ready-to-go gift for a toddler who will love the contents all year round.
Donor: Marilyn Nemzer
Value: $30
Opening Bid: $20
Name Bid
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Baby Basket
All brand new. All wrapped with love.
Donor: Marilyn Nemzer
Value: $30
Opening Bid: $20
Name Bid
Judy Wilson $25
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Julien Landau Photograph
Visit Julien Landau's website at https://visualchemy.smugmug.com/ to see his beautiful art photos, and bid on the image and size of your choice.
Donor: Julien Landau
Value:
18 by 24 inches: $250.00
24 by 36 inches: $350.00
16 by 20 inches: $150.00
Minimum bid:
18 by 24 inches: $125
24 by 36 inches: $175
16 by 20 inches: $ 75
Name Size Amount
Kathleen Defever 24 by 30 $180
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Assorted chocolates from See's Candies
Sweeten the holidays with a box of assorted chocolates from See's, a California favorite that opened the doors of its first shop in Los Angeles 100 years ago.
Donor: Kathleen Defever
Value: $25.50
Opening Bid: $10
This item has closed due to its perishable nature.
Name Bid
Marilyn Nemzer $25
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Cabernet Sauvignon Gift Basket
Three bottles of fine Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon from Aldina Vineyards, the winery that so generously poured and donated all the wine to benefit Rotary at the Tiburon Classic Car Show.
Donor: Kathleen Defever
Value: $300
Opening bid: $120
Name Bid
Linda Emberson $130
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Rose Chalcedony Gemstone Earrings
Highly faceted rose chalcedony gemstones dangle from silver plated ear wires. 1.25 inches in length.
Donor: Marianne Strotz
Value: $20
Opening Bid: $8
Name Bid
Anne Sands $20
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Blue Disco Slinky Cuff Bracelet
Beautiful blue, black, bronze and gold Miyuki seed beads are woven into an ombre tapestry in this slinky cuff bracelet. Bracelet is finished with a bright blue Czech glass button, which has a bit of sparkle to light up your day. Measures 7 inches in length and fits wrist sizes up to 6.75 inches.
Donor: Marianne Strotz
Value: $45
Opening Bid: $18
Name Bid
Jon Rankin $25
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Lapis & Swarvoski Earrings
Deep blue lapis briolettes are flanked by light blue Swavorski crystals Because these are natural stones, variations in the intensity of the color from stone to stone may occur. Gold-filled ear wires. 1.5 inches in length.
Donor: Marianne Strotz
Value: $45
Opening Bid: $18
Name Bid
Judy Wilson $25
David Albert $50
Judy Wilson $55
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Tea and cookies
Three dozen assorted holiday cookies and a festive tin of tea.
Donor: Judy Wilson
Value: $60
Opening bid: $24
This item has closed due to its perishable nature.
Name Bid
Marilyn Nemzer $20
Marianne Strotz $40
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Judy's Jams
Four jars of homemade jam made with fresh, organic seasonal fruit from the Farmers' Market.
1 Classic Strawberry Jam
1 Strawberry Vanilla Bean
1 Meyer Lemon Marmalade
1 Peach Lime Salsa Jam
Donor: Judy Wilson
Value: $40
Opening bid: $16
Name Bid
Mark Nikolov $30
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Apache model 2800 waterproof protective case
This brand-new case is solid rubber and lockable. The case is 13.5 x 11 x 6 inches and has a foam insert that has never been cut.
Donor: Marshall Gross
Value: $60
Opening Bid: $24
Name Bid
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Gordon's Dry Gin
One bottle of gin for holiday cocktails.
Donor: Marshall Gross
Value: $20
Opening Bid: $8
Name Bid
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Picnic Cooler Bag
Insulated bag with carrying strap to keep food and drinks hot or cold.
Donor: Marshall Gross
Value: $25
Opening bid: $10
Name Bid
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Bird Images
12-inch by 12-inch with five bird images by Marshall Gross. Printed on metal and ready for wall hanging.
Donor: Marshall Gross
Value: Priceless
Opening bid: $15
Name Bid
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To find out more about the Rotary Club of Tiburon-Belvedere, go to www.telli.com/rotary.