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Houston, TX 77401

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Sealed Bid Auction – March 2012 Foundation Event

This is your opportunity the assist the Bonneventure School for Boys in Grand Cayman and have the opportunity to win some really cool items.  Here are the auction items:

Diving the Right Way – Three days of two cylinder boat diving await the luck winner and a buddy of this package in beautiful Grand Cayman. Walls and shallow reefs are only a short ride away. In addition to your boat diving, this package includes unlimited shore diving on your boat diving days. Donated by Nancy and Jay Easterbrook from Dive Tech in Grand Cayman (Retail Value $ 600.00 – Minimum Bid $ 75.00 )

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Caribbean Pleasure

Caribbean Pleasure – The evenings are getting longer and it is an ideal time of year to relax on your patio with a glass of whisky and a premium cigar. This package includes a bottle of Laphroaig 10 year old Scotch Whisky and a box of 25 Ashton Churchill’s Hand Made Dominican Republic. Donated by Juan & Monica Alonso and David & Marissa Morris. (Retail Value $320.00 – minimum bid $50.00)

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Caribbean Memories

Caribbean Memories – Warm nights and a soft surf are memories we all have of the Caribbean. When you sit back with a glass of Don Q Gold Rum and a Macanudo cigar you can almost hear the surf. This package includes a bottle of Don Q Rum and a box of 25 Macanudo Baron de Rothschild Café Cigars. Donated by Stave and Barbara Jurbala and Juan and Monica Alonso. (Retail Value $300.00 – minimum bid $50.00)

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LAdies in the Caribbean

Ladies In the Caribbean – What a wonderful way to relax and dream of the Caribbean. This package includes two bottles of Cruzan Rum, one strawberry flavored rum, and one coconut flavored rum. These are coupled with a Primal Elements Icon candle. Donated by David & Marissa Morris and Stephen and Ann Brennan. (Retail Value $75.00 – minimum bid $25.00)

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Art for a Start

Art for a Start – Everyone needs some hand painted artwork in their home. Eric’s aunt, Marguerite McNamara painted a watercolor scene especially for this auction. An accomplished artist for more than fifty years, Ms. McNamara loves painting nature scenes and is especially inspired by the Spanish outdoors where she lived for more than twenty years. Donated by Marguerite McNamara. (Retail Value $100.00 – minimum bid $10.00)

Flavors of Puerto Rico

Flavors of Puerto Rico – Spicy flavors and citrus await visitors to Puerto Rico, and since you can’t be there everyday, what a better way to bring the islands to your backyard than a Don Q citris sampler. This gift includes both a Limon flavored rum and a Mojito flavored rum. What a way to relax and think of your favorite dive location. Donated by Steve and Barbara Jurbala.  (Retail Value $40.00 – Minimum bid $ 10.00) .

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Chef's Special

Chef’s Special – Add some variety for your diet with some helpful hints for two special cookbooks, Beyond Gumbo and Big Flavors.  There is even a tea towel to help you clean it all up afterwards.  Your stomach will definately enjoy this package.  Donated by Lucia Bettler of Lucia’s Garden. (Retail Value $80.00 – Minimum Bid $10.00)

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how it works

How It Works – Have you ever wondered how your dive equipment works and how you can fix it in the field? Oceanic Ventures has donated an Equipment Field Repair Course, which will be taught in April or May. Donated by Oceanic Ventures.  (Retail Value $65.00 – minimum bid $10.00)

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Relax and Remember

Relax & Remember – There is nothing like a relaxing massage, a manicure and the scents of the islands to help you remember your last diving vacation. Kim will help make sure your hands look fabulous while Norma helps you relax. And, you can keep on relaxing with your Pure Fiji Discovery Pack in such memorable scents such as Star Fruit, Mango, Passion Fruit and Coconut. Donated by Norma Reyna of Executive Massage Center, Kim Do of Kim’s Nails and Oceanic Ventures. (Retail Value $180.00 – Minimum bid $20.00)

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Try Scuba

Girls Try Scuba Party (or Guys and Families) – Have a party, with the girls or invite the boys too and let everyone try scuba for a themed party at your house. Donated by Oceanic Ventures, Inc. (Retail Value $450.00 – minimum bid $25.00)

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The Island Fragerances

The Island Fragerances – These soy based scents and the special melter will help transport you back to the islands and remember  the wonderful times you had there. Donated by Sheila Bezdek of Sweetwater Pool & Patio, on Bissonnet. (Retail Value $50.00 – minimum bid $5.00)

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perfect buoyancy

Swim with the sharks – Alex Witschey will help you get ready to swim with the sharks or any fish for that matter.  Improve your buoyancy, attitude and trim with Oceanic Ventures’ buoyancy expert.  This program will include a private configuration session and 2 hours in the pool with you and a buddy so you can both learn to swim with the sharks.  Donated by Alex Witschey (Retail Value $75.00 – Minimum Bis $10.00).

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Key Limes

Experience the Keys in the Spring – Eric has once again donated two of his famous Key Lime Pies to be delivered to you in April. Donated by Eric & Ann Keibler.  (Retail Value PRICELESS – minimum bid $25.00)

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