Silent Auction Items Announced!

International Day

Silent Auction

In Aid of Aarohan

College du Leman

International Day

21 May 2011

School Items for Adults

 PRIVATE PARKING SPACE AT CDL

Become a CDL VIP (Very Important Parking-Person) with your own parking spot at school for the 2011-12 academic year!  Reserved for you and your child(ren), your VIP spot, Parking Space #8, is conveniently located in the lot behind the Panther Sports Café and will allow you to dodge car pick-up queues, orange cones and parking fines.

Donated by the CDL Administration

Value:  2,500 CHF

Opening Bid: 1000 CHF

School Items for Kids

 COACH FOR A DAY” WITH COACH T

Although his are mighty big sneakers to fill, give your child the chance to wear Coach T’s shoes for the day.  Your child will join his/her favourite coach for a day of high-fives, teaching and playing sports -- and learning that there is more to coaching than wearing cool clothes and being able to slam dunk.

Donated by Coach T

Value:  PRICELESS!

Opening Bid: 50 CHF

1 TERM OF PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS AT CDL

Drums, guitar, piano, violin and trumpet…  These are just some of the instruments you could learn to play if you win this fantastic item.  Enjoy one term of private music lessons at College du Leman.  (Also on offer is a new Yamaha flute:  combine these two donations for a fantastic start to your child’s musical career!)

Donated by the CDL Administration

Value:  600 CHF

Opening Bid:  200 CHF

School Items for Kids

1 YEAR OF A PFA SPONSORED ACTIVITY

OR

ONE TERM OF A CDL AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITY

Chess?  Pottery?  Judo?  Science Club?  The choice is yours!  Enjoy one term of a CdL-sponsored activity or an entire year of a PFA after-school activity. (The September after-school activity calendar will be published at the start of the 2011-2012 school year.)

Donated by the CDL Administration

Value:  260 CHF

Opening Bid:  75 CHF

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY

Give your child the once in a lifetime chance to take over the primary school!  Your child will work alongside M Maeder, making decisions about policies, programs and playtime.  A unique peek into the workings of the primary school!

  

                                                   

Donated by Jean-Francoise Maeder

Value:  PRICELESS!

Opening Bid:  50 CHF

Sporting Equipment

KONA AFRICA BIKE 3

First built to assist impoverished Africans who were in need of transportation to go to school or work, the Africa Bike is now a much sought after ride worldwide.  The AfricaBike 3 is a great bicycle for those looking for a durable, easy-riding bike that can cruise everything from city streets to bumpy back roads. The bike features a new aluminum frame with a built-in rear rack that's strong enough to carry your sister, a basket in the front for her flowers, and a 3-speed internal drive train.

Donated by the Holmstrom Family of CDL

Value:  699 CHF

Opening Bid: 300 CHF

Birthday Parties

BOUNCY CASTLE DELIVERED TO YOU!

Bring the party to YOUR house!  This four hour rental, perfect for 2 – 9 year olds, includes transportation, set-up and removal of the bouncy castle.  Valid until June 2012.

Donated by a kind CDL parent!

Value:  300 CHF

Opening Bid:  100 CHF

Activities & Camps for Kids

1 WEEK SUMMER CAMP

This celebrated summer camp, located in Coppet, is all yours if you are the highest bidder. Winner to attend one of Village Camps one-week summer camps.  (Combine with the other one week gift certificate on offer to experience the full Village Camps experience!)

Donated by Ed Ivy and Village Camps

Value:  600 CHF

                 Opening Bid: 300 CHF

PRIVATE  BASKETBALL  SESSION  FOR  10  PEOPLE  WITH  COACH  T

The winner (plus 9 of his/her friends) will enjoy a 90 minute, after-school private basketball session with Coach T.  What a wonderful opportunity to learn from the pro. Final session date and time to be set with Coach T.

                   

Donated by Coach T

Value:  250 CHF

Opening Bid: 80 CHF

 

Activities & Camps for Kids

60 MINUTES OF EXPLOSIVE, FAMILY FUN WITH     

CDL’S SCIENCE TEACHER, BRIONY TAYLOR!

Up to four siblings may join Briony for a private, after-school session of science experiments!  No prior experience in chemistry, rocket science or the periodic tables required!  (Please see Briony to arrange a mutually convenient time for your hour long session.)

Donated by Briony Taylor

Value:  200 CHF

Opening Bid:  50 CHF

Activities for Adults

SUSHI MAKING CLASS AND LUNCH FOR 8 

                                                                                                 

Spend an afternoon with seven of your friends learning how to make authentic Japanese sushi! Later, enjoy your culinary creations over lunch.  Winner to contact Hiroko van Winden to decide upon a mutually convenient meeting time.  

                                                                 Donated by CDL parents Asako Mizushima, Kiyo Hanishi,

Kimiko Mizuno & Hiroko van Winden 

Value:  500

Opening Bid:  150 CHF

Restaurants & food

LUNCH FOR TWO

AT “LE LOTI” IN LA RESERVE

Win this and you will be dining in style!  This gift certificate will allow two people to enjoy the degustation lunch menu at Le Loti in La Reserve, not including beverages. 

Donated by La Reserve

Value:  260 CHF

Opening bid:  100

100 CHF GIFT CERTIFICATE TO PANTHER SPORTS CAFE

Relax after drop-off or before pick-up with a coffee and a croissant on the patio of the Panther Sports Café!  A 100 chf gift card to use as you please within the café will be yours if you win.

Donated by the CDL Administration

Value:  100 CHF

Opening Bid:  50 CHF

A BOX OF WONDERFUL CHOCOLATES…

An assortment of Cartier’s finest chocolates is waiting for you.  Combine these delights with the red wine donation (following) and you have the makings of a lovely present. 

Go on…  You know you want to! 

Donated by:  O' Saveurs by Cartier, S.A.

Value: 120 CHF

Opening Bid:  40 CHF

Art and Photography

PAINTINGS FROM EACH OF THE PRIMARY SCHOOL'S ART CLASSES!

Masterpieces created by the students of CDL.  Every student contributed to a group creation, resulting in a unique portrait of their specific class!  Come view the collaborative effort of the students of College du Leman.

Donated by the children of CDL

Value:  PRICELESS!!

Opening Bid: 50 CHF

TWO HOUR FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION WITH KATHERINE NORLING

Katherine specializes in spontaneous, relaxed and timeless photographs of children and families.  Her work is in private and public collections internationally and has been featured in the New York Times, the London Times and various American magazines.

            Donated by Katherine CB Norling (mum of Chandler and Jonty)

Value:  900 CHF

Opening Bid: 300 CHF

Art and Photography

ALAA KHASHOGGI’S

FIELD OF POPPIES PHOTOGRAPH

An original, numbered and framed photograph by CdL father and professional photographer, Alaa Khashoggi.  This stunning and sought after portrait of our local landscape is in collections internationally. 

(120 cm mounted underneath acrylic.)

 

Donated by Alaa Khashoggi

Value 2,000 CHF

Opening Bid: 500 CHF

DECORATIVE INDIAN PAINTINGS and DRAWINGS

Created by the children of Aarohan, these beautiful drawings and paintings were completed during their art classes with Ganga Narayan, winner of the Indian National Art award.  The traditional Saura paintings are of special interest since it is an art form which is quickly dying out in India.

Donated by Aarohan

Value:  Various

Opening Bid: Various

Electronics

KODAK PLAYTOUCH POCKET VIDEO CAMERA

Go ahead. Touch it. Its unique touchscreen lets you glide through HD video like never before. With on-screen editing, you can easily keep the moments you want and trim the ones you don’t.

Donated by the Bell Family

Value:  199 CHF

Opening Bid:  40 CHF

CANON POWERSHOT A495 (RED) CAMERA

Simple to use, the PowerShot A495 has a compact, lightweight design that means you can take it with you wherever you go.

Donated by the Pedersen Family

Value:  199 CHF

Opening Bid:  50 CHF

KODAK PLAYSPORT CAMERA

WITH EXTRAS!

Take the plunge with the waterproof digital video camera capable of shooting up to 10 ft. (3 m) under water. This camera will go anywhere—rugged design enables video recording and great pictures, wherever you go, in just about any environment.

  

Donated by the Pedersen Family

Value:  239 CHF

Opening Bid:  60 CHF

Games for Kids

MAJIN AND THE FORSAKEN KINGDOM

XBOX 360 GAME (American XBOX 360 Game)

In an emotional journey of courage and respect, Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom takes players on an adventure of increasing obstacles.

Donated by Abigail Norling

Value:  50 CHF

Opening Bid:  20 CHF

HAWX 2

Wii GAME (European Wii)

Become a member of the elite HAWX squadron and command more than 50 in-game planes.  Explore real locations all over the world created using high-end satellite data.  Play the game as a solo flier or in multiplayer mode.

Donated by The Norling Family

Value:  79.90 CHF

Opening Bid:  20 CHF

SIMS 3 PC/DVD/MAC GAME

The freedom of Sims 3 will inspire you with endless creative possibilities and amuse you with unexpected moments of surprise and mischief. Create millions of unique Sims and control their lives. Customize their appearances and personalities. Build their homes.  Then, send your Sims out to explore their ever-changing neighborhood and to meet other Sims in the town center.

Donated by Tracy Pedersen

Value:  89.90 CHF

Opening Bid:  20 CHF

Health and beauty

PRIVATE VINYASA YOGA SESSION FOR 4

Yoga to fire you up from the inside out...  An all-levels experience of intelligent flow yoga with a Yoga Alliance certified teacher.  Alignment tricks, hands-on adjustments and a light-hearted approach will give you either a taste of yoga for the first time or a kick-start to a familiar practice.

Donated by the Natalie Holt

GATHER, a Yoga Collective

Value:  120 CHF

Opening Bid:  50 CHF

FOUR REFLEXOLOGY TREATMENTS

Donated by Annette Ebbinghaus

Value:  280 CHF

Opening Bid: 100 CHF

Relax, unwind and feel TRULY BALANCED!  Enjoy four reflexology treatments with Annette Ebbinghaus, certified complimentary therapy practitioner.  (A client’s endorsement:  “Annette’s reflexology sessions are the highlight of my week.  The treatments are therapeutic as well as relaxing.  I cannot recommend her highly enough!”)

Musical instruments

MAGIC FLUTE

Perhaps your child might need this flute to go along with the private music lessons on offer above?  If so, this flute is perfect.  This Yamaha student flute in silver plate comes in a hard case with cleaning rod.

Donated by Angie Francombe

Value:  600 CHF

Opening Bid:  150 CHF

Wines

LET’S GET THE PARTY STARTED!

Donated by true oenophiles, Michelle and Rich Riley chose the following six bottles of wines and champagne so that your next party’s beverages would be covered!

Louis Casters Champagne Superieure Cuvee Brut – 2 bottles

Château Le Rosey Charmont 2009 (Vaud, Swiss) --  2 bottles

Tenuta Maria Teresa Fattoria Bernicchi Rosso 2006 (Tuscany) – 2 bottles

Donated by the Riley Family of CDL

Value:  120 CHF

Opening Bid:  60 CH

12 BOTTLES OF RED WINE

The taste of sunny Spain can be yours if you are the highest bidder on this lovely case of Crin Roja.  Enjoy!

Anonymous donor

Value:  120 CHF

Opening Bid:  50

Clothing & Accessories

COLUMBIA

GLACIAL GLIDE SKI JACKET

A women’s sized medium, Omni-Heat insulated, fully waterproof-breathable ski jacket. This jacket will take you from park to powder to après in style. The snap-back powder skirt features connect tabs that, when attached to your pants, create an impenetrable cocoon of warmth.

Donated by the Columbia Sports Company

Value:  399 CHF

Opening Bid:  100 CHF

COLUMBIA CIRCUITBREAKER CYBERPACK BACKPACK

The bevy of pockets includes a large main compartment, a padded laptop pocket and a front small-items pocket that opens horizontally like a locker for convenient accessibility. The multi-point compression straps allow you to adjust the pack’s volume to perfectly fit its load.  Omni-shield advanced repellency keeps contents dry during the drizzle. The sternum strap includes a rescue whistle for survival situations.

Donated by the Columbia Sports Company

Value:  399 CHF

Opening Bid:  100 CHF

THE NEW UNIFORM FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL!

You may exchange this gift certificate for one complete set of the new (and gorgeous) preschool or primary school uniform! 

Donated by the CDL Administration

Value:  300 CHF

Opening Bid:  150 CHF