Silent Auction

June 19

FORUM Political Action Committee Association FORUM Foundation

The evening will once again feature a silent auction. Last year's auction offered more than 42 items, including luxurious spa weekends, exhilarating golf and sport packages, intriguing foreign destinations and much more. This year's event promises to be even better. Bidders can designate the Forum PAC or Forum Foundation as the recipient of their bid.

Silent Auction Prize List

Full Page Spread in November/December FORUM
Donated by Association Forum / Retail value $9,350
Your company will receive a full page spread in the 2008 November/December FORUM bonus issue. This issue is the Holiday Showcase preview and has a distribution of 7,990 mailed copies and 19,975 total readers.
Full Page in Holiday Showcase Program
Donated by Association Forum / Retail value $3,760
Your company will receive a full page ad in the 2008 Holiday Showcase Program. The program is distributed on-site to more than 3,500 attendees.
Anchorage = Big Wild Adventure
Donated by Anchorage CVB / Retail value $1,505
Experience what Alaska has to offer in this amazing package which includes: Two night stay at the Hilton Anchorage, a Philips 26 Glacier Cruise for two on Prince William Sound, $100 gift certificate at the Allure Day Spa, One night stay at the Seward Windsor Lodge and a Kenai Fjords Wildlife Glacier Cruise for two.
Gourmet Inclusive Vacation
Donated by Azul Fives Hotel, Riviera Maya, Mexico / Retail value $2,400
Your 4 days/ 3 nights for 2 people Azul Fives experience is based on our Gourmet Inclusive philosophy, which addresses and defined every detail of the guest experience from the décor and atmosphere, to the variety and quality of services, amenities and cuisine. Your Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant complimentary stay includes all meals, beverages, non-motorized water sports, entertainment, tennis, taxes, gratuities, service charges and more.
A Two Night Stay at The Broadmoor
Donated by The Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO / Retail value $900
Standard accomodations for two people for a two-night stay
Sail Away to Redondo Beach, LA
Donated by Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach, CA / Retail value $750
Enjoy two nights in deluxe ocean view accommodations, Dinner for 2 in Splash Mediterranean Bistro, All day bicycle rental for 2 and A two-hour sailing excursion for up to 4 people along the Hollywood Riviera
No Need to Leave the State to Reach a State of Relaxation
Donated by Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itasca, IL / Retail value $1,160
Two night stay in a Roof Top Suite with buffet breakfast for two each morning
Find My Feet in Fort Worth
Donated By Fort Worth, TX CVB / Retail value $2,408
Two round trip tickets on American Airlines and a two-night stay for two at the brand new, luxurious Omni Hotel Fort Worth. Two pairs of custom fitted boots at the Justin Boot Outlet.
Two night stay in gorgeous Reno, NV
Donated by Grand Sierra Resort & Casino / Retail value $900
Enjoy a two-night stay in a Summit Loft King Suite, Two twenty-five minute massages for two, Dinner for two at Café Sierra and Movie passes for two at the Grand Sierra Cinema
A Hole in One
Donated by Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Traverse City, MI / Retail value $850
Two nights accommodations and one round of golf on Spruce Run Course
A Luxurious Orlando Getaway
Donated by Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, FL / Retail value $750
Three day, two-night stay in a luxury guest room.
Suite Retreat
Donated by Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, IL / Retail value $1,500
Enjoy a two-night stay for 2 in an Executive Suite
Two night stay in New Mexico
Donated by Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, Santa Ana Pueblo, NM / Retail value $750
Enjoy a two-night stay in a King ROH room with dinner for two in the Corn Maiden Restaurant.
Day at the "Yard"—This is not your ordinary day in the yard. Come spend the day at the world's largest sporting venue, commonly known as the "Brickyard." After flying around the track at speeds exceeding 180 mph, play a round of golf at Brickyard Crossing.
Donated by Indianapolis CVA / Retail value $1,750
Experience a breathtaking thrill ride around Indianapolis Motor Speedway in an authentic Indy Car two-seater driven by an Indy Car driver. Enjoy 18 holes of golf for two at the legendary Brickyard Crossing golf course, located on the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and featuring four holes inside the framed oval. Plus overnight accommodations for two at the upscale Conrad Indianapolis, where style and sophistication put you squarely in the lap of luxury. Breakfast for two at the on-site Vitesse restaurant. And a trip to Indianapolis would not be complete without experiencing the famed St. Elmo Steak House. Enjoy a dinner for two at the century-old landmark restaurant in the heart of downtown serving succulent steak, mouthwatering seafood and famous shrimp smothered in their blazing signature cocktail sauce.
Historic Two Night Stay
Donated by InterContinental Chicago, IL / Retail value $750
Two night stay in historic tower guest room
Experience DC
Donated by L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, DC/ Retail value $875
A one night stay with breakfast for two in our nation's capital. Also includes free parking.
A Two Night Stay at La Posada
Donated by La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, NM / Retail value $750
A two-night stay for two in a Classic Room
A Discover LA Weekend
Donated by The Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau / Retail value $2,500
Your Discover LA Weekend begins with round-trip air transportation for two, includes suite accommodations for two nights, dinner for two one evening and two tickets to a sports or theatre event.
A Few Nights In Paradise
Donated by Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, CA / Retail value $1500
Two nights in deluxe corner king, bay view room. Dinner for two in Sally's signature restaurant on the water and spa services for two
Taste of Mauna Lani Resort
Donated by Mauna Lani Resort, Big Island, HI / Retail value $990
Two nights ocean view accommodations
Two night stay in beautiful Orlando
Donated by Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL / Retail value $800
Enjoy a two-night stay
Saddlebrook Golf Weekend
Donated by Saddlebrook Resort Tampa, FL / Retail value $910
Two nights accommodations for two in a one-bedroom suite. Includes a round of golf for two on one of Saddlebrook's two 18-hole championship golf courses, designed by golfing legend Arnold Palmer
A Two Night Stay at the Silverado Resort
Donated by The Silverado Resort, Napa, CA / Retail value $800
A two-night stay in a one-bedroom suite
Mixed Case of Sonoma Wine
Donated by Sonoma County Tourism Bureau, CA / Retail value $750
Stay in a Celebrity Suite
Donated by The Ambassador East Hotel, Chicago, IL / Retail value $1,000
Two-night stay in a Celebrity Suite. Includes breakfast for two each morning in the Pump Room
Park Yourself in Park City
Donated by The Canyons, Park City, Utah / Retail value $870
Enjoy a two-night stay at Grand Summit Resort Hotel in a king deluxe.
Stay with the Ducks
Donated by The Peabody Orlando, FL / Retail value $1,060
Two-night stay for two in a luxury guestroom. Includes dinner for two in Capriccio Grill
A Disney Experience
Donated by Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, FL / Retail value $750
Enjoy a two-night / three-day stay
Wisconsin Dells Autumn Harvest package
Donated by Wisconsin Dells Visitors & Convention Bureau / Retail value $1,000
Come experience the Autumn Harvest Festival October 17–19. Enjoy a weekend stay at the Woodside Ranch and Conference Center, two tickets to the Dells on Tap microbrew tasting and a $250 Wisconsin Dells gift card.

The Association Forum Political Action Committee accepts voluntary contributions from individuals, associations and corporations for state and local political activities. Contributions are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal tax purposes. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections and the Cook County Clerk is (or will be) available for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois and from the Cook County Clerk, Chicago, Illinois.

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