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2009 BACHELORETTES
Bachelorette #1 - Melissa Dodds Financial Analyst - Johnson and Johnson High School: Bishop Kenny
A Jazzy Evening - Vini, Vino, Vivezza! Value: $550 Spend your afternoon getting to know one another overlooking the pool at the Ponte Vedra Spa at Bartram Trail. Pampering spa hair treatments for two will start the evening off right. After your time at the Spa you will be treated to dinner for two at Heirlooms Bistro at Bartram Walk.
Grab the couple of your choice and enjoy VIP tickets for four for a night of sultry sounds at the award-winning Jacksonville Jazz Festival’s Wine Down. Taste until your heart's content, and when the show is over, you can continue your love of affair with wine or Melissa. You will receive one bottle of wine for every month of the year. This date is sure to liven all of your senses, and is the perfect way to spend a night out on the town.
The winner will also receive two all access passes to the Jacksonville International Film Festival
DONORS: City of Jacksonville, Friends and Family of Melissa Dodds, Heirlooms Bistro and The Jacksonville Film Festival.
Bachelorette #2 - Tiffany Palazzini Manager - Miriam's Jewelry College: Savannah College of Art and Design Deep Sea Fishing Day Away
Special Restrictions: Scheduling depends upon weather & reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance.
Bachelorette #3 - Paige Shoemaker Freelance Graphic Designer College:
Major: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design Dream Job: Travel Critic for Frommers If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be? The Abacos Favorite place to be: On the beach with a fruity drink Time you wake up on a work day: Depends on the deadline Sports car or SUV? An SUV, by default, a sports car would get me into trouble Favorite children’s book: Everybody Poops Three characteristics you must have in a partner: Outgoing, Socially stable i.e. not needy, and a good snuggler Three words that describe you: Awesome, Fun, and Witty
Sun Kissed Day of Fun Invite the couple of your choice and head to the San Pablo Marina for an afternoon of fun on the Intracoastal Waterway in a 2009 state of the art MasterCraft. Enjoy an afternoon of wakeboard instruction by David Lewis, owner of The X-Camp, North Florida’s Wakeboard Authority (xcampflorida.com). Paige will provide a cooler of drinks and snacks while you cruise the Intracoastal Waterway for an afternoon of fun in the sun. Also included in this package is a new wakeboard modeled by Paige the night of the event. After your day on the water shower up and take your sun kissed bodies to enjoy a romantic dinner for two at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Ponte Vedra Beach. DONORS: The X-Camp – David Lewis, Liquid Sports & Ruth’s Chris Ponte Vedra
Bachelorette #4 - Tania Gizelar Commercial/Industrial Relocation Executive-Suddath Office Solutions Inc. Major: Speech Communication, Minor in Journalism
A Knock Out Date - GUNS N' HOSES – Saturday, March 7th, 2009 You will enjoy Two VIP Floor Table Seats to the 11th Annual GUNS N' HOSES boxing event to be held at The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena Saturday, March 7th, 2009. This annual event places police officers and firefighter boxing against one other in center ring. GUNS N’ HOSES drew more than 7,000 spectators last year and is presented by The Fraternal Order of Police Foundation.
You will wine and dine at Ruth’s Chris before the big event with a generous $200 gift certificate. After superb wine and a great steak head over to the private VIP Sponsor Party at the Jacksonville Baseball Grounds prior to the start of the boxing matches.
Just 3 rows from the live action this will be a date to remember and with Tania on your arm it is sure to be a TKO!
DONORS: US Legal Services & Ruth’s Chris
Bachelorette #5 - Seka Roberts Interior Designer - Rink Design Parntership, Inc. College: Florida State University, BS Interior Design Seka’s Day of Adventure...can you keep up? As you can tell from her bio Seka is always ready to have a good time! Join her in a mix of fun activities and enjoy yourself with some items she had donated just for you. Enjoy a quiet morning watching the sun rise with Seka on a kayak trip for two. After you hang up your paddle steer over to Orsay for lunch for two. If the Kayak trip wasn’t challenging enough for you Seka will go head to head and challenge you at Cross Training San Marco. Don’t let her sweet smile fool you; she’s one tough cookie and will make you sweat! After an active day enjoy a $200 gift certificate for dinner at one of Jacksonville’s favorite downtown hot spots La Cena. If you thought you were slowing down, you are wrong! Head over to the Jacksonville Baseball Grounds for a SUNS Baseball game for you and the couple of your choice. After the game your crew will receive the royal treatment at Ultra VIP night at Ivy Ultra Bar downtown. Enjoy one free tier one bottle of liquor of your choice, free entry, free curb side valet, complimentary bottle of champagne, personal VIP lounge server and security guard, access to Exclusive VIP Patio and all taxes and gratuities are included. Also included in this package is a six month membership to World Gym. DONORS: Great Outdoor Kayak Experience, Cross Training San Marco, Jacksonville SUNS, Ivy Ultra Bar, La Cena, Orsay, & World Gym.
Bachelorette #6 - Dianne LaRoche Diagnostic Radiologist - Drs. Mori, Bean, & Brooks, P.A. College: Clemson University
Vilano Beach Week Long Getaway and Oyster Roast DONORS: Chris & Gary Granfield and Dianne LaRoche
Bachelorette #7 - Michelle Boling Professor-University of North Florida College: University of Kentucky and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
New York Giants Football Game & Flight DONORS: Air Tran and Keli Coughlin
Bachelorette #8 - Stephanie Holmes Manager/Professional Recruiting - CSX College: University of West Florida
Gator Bowl Extravaganza
Your package is provided compliments of the Gator Bowl Association and includes: Get out of the red zone and score big with this fabulous date package! DONOR: Gator Bowl Association
Bachelorette #9 - Renee Boatright Health and Beauty Consultant & Fitness Trainer Do you own any pets? Two yorkies
By Land, By Air, and By Sea By Land – Enjoy two tickets to the 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars game of your choice. Check out Renee from your seats as she has been a field staff directing ROAR routines since the inception of the team! By Air - If you sport an adventurous side then join a skilled jumper (Renee has jumped 34 times) and take the plunge! At Skydive Palatka, you can become a participant in the fastest growing high-speed, high-adrenaline, gravity-powered sport in the world. The Caravan will take you to 13,500 feet in about 12 minutes. You will jump above the beautiful St. Johns River with views of both coastlines available most days. By Sea – Grab your paddle to explore the beautiful Florida waterways with a three day kayak rental for two. See nature and wildlife in a unique and different way and fish where most boats can’t even go! DONORS: Skydive Palatka, Aqua East Surf Shop, and Renee Boatright
Bachelorette #10 - Holly Stoudenmire President/Doggy Stylist - Doggy Styles' Pet Care
Holly-Pa-Looza
This is a date tailor made for a man who loves to have fun, loves golf, and loves his dog! Included in this package is a plethora of pet care products for man’s best friend:
You and two couples of your choice will be treated to a boat cruise aboard the “Tag Am Meer”, which is German for Day at Sea. The boat is a 40 foot Azimut with two staterooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and living room. Cruise to The Jacksonville Landing where you will disembark for VIP service at Mavericks where you will be treated to VIP service. Your group will enjoy a private VIP area in Miss Ellie’s Bordello, bottle service with the liquor of your choice, and a private waitress for the evening. Kick up your heels on the dance floor or strut your mechanical bull riding talents, if you dare!
Once you have “Mastered” the dance floor it’s time to take a swing at something else! You will be treated to two tickets to The Masters in Augusta, GA for Tuesday, April 7th practice round. Check out defending 2008 Masters Champion, Trevor Immelman from South Africa as he winds up to defend his Championship.
Bachelorette #11 - Karin Rogers Administrative Assistant - Regency Centers College: The State University of New York at Albany
St. Louis Soiree
DONORS: Airgas Corp
Special Restrictions: Cardinal game times are subject to change. Check for updates at www.stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com . Airfare not included.
Bachelorette #12 - Tracy Bray Pharmaceutical Sales Representative-Sanofi - Aventis Pharmaceuticals College: Jacksonville University
Close Encounters of the Manatee Kind Enjoy a 3 day / 2 night getaway overlooking the Gulf Bay in Crystal River, Florida. Enjoy sunsets on the porch overlooking the bay in your 2 bedroom/2 bath waterfront condo. You are nestled in the heart of the Crystal River historic district and in walking distance to shops and popular restaurants. Jump fins first and take a guided snorkel trip with the gentle and affectionate Florida Manatees with American Pro Dive. Enjoy hot chocolate and a boat ride after your close encounter with these gentle giants. Once you get back to the dock you will be treated with a video featuring you and the manatees. Breakfast will also be served overlooking the water. Shower up and enjoy the sights of Crystal River. That evening enjoy dinner for two at Cracker’s Tiki Bar (karaoke optional) overlooking the bay and treat yourself to their world famous Apalachicola oyster platters. This is a trip every Floridian should take at least once in their lifetime! DONORS: Tommy Joe and Marylou Jordan & American Pro Dive
Bachelorette #13 - Alexi Smith Packaging Engineer - COLOMER USA College: University of Florida and University of North Florida
Baseball’s Never Been Hotter Friday, June 5th, 2009 versus Carolina at 7:05pm You and 16 friends of your choice will enjoy a grand slam night of Jacksonville Suns baseball at Jacksonville Municipal Baseball Field. You will enjoy the game in the luxury of the City of Jacksonville’s Sky Box. Enjoy the simulcast of the game inside in the comfort of air conditioning or sit outside on your private balcony with fans overhead and cheer The Suns to victory! Bring your glove and a thirst for a good time. Drinks and a special “Ballpark style” dinner will be provided. Not only will you have one of the best views of the ballpark, but you will also receive the following: parking pass, complimentary programs and game notes. This night out is sure to be a home run!
DONORS: City of Jacksonville
Special Restrictions: Box is for the SUNS game, Friday, June 5th, 2009 versus Carolina at 7:05pm
Bachelorette #14 - Andi Farquhar Registered Dietician - Self-employed Consultant College: University of Florida DONORS: Melissa Intemann and Fiddlers Special Restrictions: Black out date for St. Patrick’s Weekend. Must be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance at a mutually convenient time.
"Honey Do List" Home Improvement Package Saturday, April 18th Value: $1,700 or Priceless if you are "The Honey"
This is a home improvement guru’s dream package. Six volunteers will converge on your home Saturday, April 18th to put in 42 volunteer hours to help complete your “Honey Do List”. Last year this team of experts painted a house, de-graveled a driveway, painted an interior hall, landscaped, power washed, and more…all in one day! Included in this package is Proof of Assets, LLC home documentation including: a DVD of all photos catalogued by room, inventory list of electronics and appliances, contact sheet of photos, emergency contact numbers and websites for evacuation or other state emergencies, hurricane preparedness information, and more. Also included is a one time home deep clean by Commercial Building Maintenance to make your home sparkle. Interior designer Beth Lewis will visit your home and evaluate your interior design wants and needs. To round off the package is a $250 Benjamin Moore Painters Delight gift basket including a $100 gift certificate redeemable for the paint of your choice. DONORS: Commercial Building Maintenance, Beth Lewis, Proof of Assets, Benjamin Moore, Jennifer Aringdale, Bob Knoepful, Akel Grantham, Mary Beth Black, Shannon L. Smith, and Billy Burton Special Restrictions: Must be redeemed Saturday, April 18th, 2009
Jacksonville Jaguars - Dream Weaver Value: Priceless
You and one guest will be joining Delores and Wayne Weaver for a Jaguars home game experience. Your invitation includes brunch/dinner (depending on the time of the game), two suite tickets in the owner’s box and a parking pass. You can select three games, in order of preference, and The Jaguars will attempt to match you with one of your top choices. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to sit with the Weavers and cheer the Jaguars on to victory! Special Restrictions: All guests must be 18 or older, and package will be for the winning bidder and one guest / NOT TRANSFERABLE.
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