Athletic Department

(300)   Take a Morning Run with Philip Brunelle

Donor/s: Philip Brunelle

Attention early morning joggers: this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Philip Brunelle as few do as you join him one of his daily morning runs! You and Philip can chat about anything during a 3-5 mile run in the Golden Valley area or on your favorite route (no mountains, please).

 

(301)   4 Minnesota Timberwolves Tickets

Donor/s: Minnesota Timberwolves

Enjoy 4 lower level tickets to a Minnesota Timberwolves game during the 2010-2011 NBA Season! This package also entitles you to sit courtside during pre-game warm-ups and to see the players up close. Catch Jonny Flynn, Corey Brewer and Kevin Love as they battle their way to the playoffs!

 

(302)   Lawn Bowling for 32 at Brit's Pub

Donor/s: Brit's Pub

You and 31 of your closest friends can enjoy 1 hour of lawn bowling at Brit's Pub. Have the whole green to yourselves and enjoy! Also included is a $25 gift certificate towards food or beverage.

 

(303)   Fly Fishing Extravaganza with Art Kaemmer

Donor/s: Art Kaemmer

Enjoy a day of guided fly fishing either for trout on a nearby stream or for small mouth bass on a float trip down the upper Mississippi or St. Croix River with your host, VocalEssence Board Member Art Kaemmer. Gear, transportation, lunch, scintillating conversation, and 1 hour of professional fly casting instruction with a local pro included. Remember: a day spent fly fishing is not counted against one's allotted time on Earth.

 

(304)   Vikings Game Tickets and Jared Allen Signed Vikings Jersey

Donor/s: Minnesota Vikings
Men's XL Vikings jersey signed by Jared Allen, 2008 & 2009 Vikings All Pro Defensive End and 3-time pro bowl selection. Plus 2 lower level 2010 Vikings Home Game tickets (regular season game of the winner's choice) AND 2 VIP Pre-Game Sideline Field Passes!

 

(305)   Sailboat Racing on Lake Minnetonka

Donor/s: David Olson

Learn to race a sailboat from VocalEssence chorus member, David Olson! Learn to sail on David's 23ft Sonar "Azor" then join his crew for a race on Lake Minnetonka. Races occur Thursday at 5:30pm or Saturday morning at 8:30am - sailing lesson must occur prior to race date.

 

(306)   Paul Molitor Autographed Baseball

Donor/s: Minnesota Twins

Autographed baseball signed by legendary Twins player Paul Molitor. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004, Molitor is one of four players in major league history with at least 3,000 hits, a .300 lifetime batting average, and 500 stolen bases. Includes a UV protected display case.

 

(307)   Personal Training & Fitness Assessment

Donor/s: Jo Beld & Tim Delmont

Aaron Leventhal, former professional soccer player with the Minnesota Thunder and owner of Fit Studio in St. Louis Park, will provide three hours of personal training and assessment.  Aaron's approach is creative and challenging, with a balance of cardio, muscle training, and core tightening.

 

(308)   4 Minnesota Timberwolves Home Opener Tickets

Donor/s: Minnesota Timberwolves

Enjoy 4 lower level tickets to the Minnesota Timberwolves 2010-2011 NBA Home Opener (Date/Opponent TBD).

 

(309)   Golf for Two at Minikahda Club

Donor/s: Kip Colwell

Join your host, Kip Colwell, for lunch and a round of 18 hole golf a the historic Minikahda Club. This top 100 classic Donald Ross gem has hosted five different USGA events and has a long and storied history.

 

(310)   4 VIP Gopher Football Tickets - U of M vs. Penn State

Donor/s: Joel and Lois Maturi

Enjoy the Gophers in style with 4 football tickets in the Director of Athletics Joel Maturi's private suite for the Minnesota vs. Penn State game on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at TCF Bank Stadium. Refreshments will be served.

 

(311)   Minnesota Wild Signed Memorabilia

Donor/s: Minnesota Wild

This package includes a 2009-2010 Minnesota Wild team-signed hockey stick and a John Scott signed hockey puck and team member photo.

 

(312)   Rod Carew Autographed Baseball

Donor/s: Minnesota Twins

Autographed baseball signed by legendary Twins player and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Rod Carew. Carew was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991, his first year of eligibility, the 22nd player so elected. Carew has also been inducted into the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame. Includes a UV protected display case.

 

(313)   Horseback Riding Class

Donor/s: Seventh Farm Riding School

This class is designed for people who have never ridden before or done minimal riding. Learn brushing and grooming, how to saddle your horse, how to lead a horse, riding at the walk and trot, horse psychology, behavior and communication. Classes are two hours long and meet once per week for four weeks.

 

(314)   Saint Paul Saints Tickets

Donor/s: Saint Paul Saints

Enjoy local baseball at its finest! Enjoy four general admission tickets to any regular season Saints baseball game during May 2010. The Saint Paul Saints enter their 18th season providing affordable, outdoor, family entertainment at Midway Stadium in St. Paul.