Sorry I can't put up the Official form for the Banquet here but you can email Jeanne Haney at jhaney@umich.edu for tickets. Or you can buy tickets at Colton Bay Outfitters.
Here are the details:
April 1 Thursday
Barton Hills Country Club
Meal and 2 drink tickets- $95 ($40 is a donation)
Opens at 6pm dinner at 7:30pm
Dress - Casual to Formal (it is Barton Hills )
Jazz Band , dining, Silent Auction, Bucket Raffles, Live auction,
over $25,000 in prizes (see other entries)
Real auctioneer ! Pretend MC ! Door prizes!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Updated List of prizes at the April Banquet
| Acrylic Painting of a Trout | Kris Hermanson | Another Kris Hermanson Creation made especially for AATU. This is a one of a kind wild acrilic painting of a trout framed and ready for the Den or Cabin. |
| Fish on a stick | Mike Sivak | Well known artist Mike Sivak has created a couple of "Fish on a Stick" for AATU. These fun fish will brighten up a garden or cottage and are one of a kind. |
| Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited Logo Gear Collection | AATU | Swell collection of Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited Logo Gear - includes Duffel Bag, 100% cotton Fishing Shirt, Fleece Vest, Nylon Jacket and pair of fishing caps. All items may be exchanged for size or other items of comparable value. |
| Botox injection | Ann Arbor Dermatology | Botox injection to one area. Have that worry free expression you have always wanted. |
| Gift Cert $40.00 | Blue Tractor BBQ | $40.00 gift certificate |
| Gift Cert $40.00 | Cafe Habana | $40.00 gift certificate |
| Gift Cert $40.00 | Grizzly Peak | $40.00 gift certificate |
| Gift Cert $40.00 | Jolly Pumpkin | $40.00 gift certificate |
| Football | Dave Neal | Football memorabilia signed by recently retired University of Michigan football coach, Lloyd Carr. |
| Baseball | Dave Neal | Baseball memorabilia signed by highly successful University of Michigan baseball coach, Don Lund |
| Shaklee Get Clean Starter Kit | Laura Shope | Shaklee Get Clean Starter Kit * Smart for You: Includes all the products and cleaning tools you need to start cleaning your way to a healthier home for you and your family. * Smart for Your Wallet: The Get Clean Starter Kit replaces 830 bottles or boxes of conventional ready-to-use cleaning products you use in your house, kitchen and laundry, over $3400 of equivalent cleaning power. * Smart for the Planet: When you switch to the Get Clean Starter Kit instead of ready-to-use products, you're helping reduce over 100 pounds of packaging waste from landfills and eliminating 248 pounds of greenhouse gases, this is the environmental equivalent of planting 10 trees. Shaklee Get Clean offers you cleaning choices that are SAFE, POWERFUL, GREEN and SMART. Because when it comes to keeping your house clean and the earth safe, you shouldn't have to choose. |
| One bottle of wine each month | Gary Wilbert | One bottle of wine each month, selected and offered by owner Gary Wilbert. Must pick up bottle during each month, but gift certificate is transferable to a friend or colleague. Starts in April, 2010, runs through March, 2011. |
| A case of Cab | Lou Belcher | Case of bottles of cabernet collected from around the world by Lou Belcher. |
| Dozen streamers | Ken Spears | Hand tied minnow imitations for Michigan streams |
| Casting lesson | Eirik Vitso | Four hour, on stream casting lesson for one person with Eirik Vitso, Colton Bay Outfitters guide and casting instructor. Any skill level, no gear required. Michigan license required. Must use by September 30, 2010. |
| Large oil painting of a farm field near Mio and the AuSauble river | Elaine Headly | Large 3x4 foot original oil painting of a pastoral scene near the fabled Ausable River. |
| Magnum wine | Steelhead Winery | One magnum 2007 Steelhead Dry Creek Valley Zinfindel. This Dry Creek valley Zinfindel celebrates the restoration of Steelhead habitat in Wine Creek that runs through our estate. Steelhead wine is an official sponsor of Trout Unlimited and supports TU's national conservation efforts with a donation for every bottle sold. |
| Pound box of choice chocolates every month | Scott Hukestein | Pick up a full pound of choice chocolates, hand crafted at Schakolad, on E Washington, Ann Arbor, each month for twelve months. Must pick up during each month, but gift certificate is transferable to a friend or colleague. |
| Mona Lisa salon package | Mona LIsa Salon | Getting ready for that special night out? This complete package from Mona Lisa Salon includes haircut with styling, manicure, and facial. Look your best for that special someone. |
| Urban Fly Fishing Experience-on the Huron with Zingerman's lunch | Mike Mouradian | Spend a half day exploring the urban part of the Huron River fishing for Smallmouths,Bluegill, and Gar. After enjoy a riverside lunch from Zingermans. No Experience needed.Great for first timers. Must be used in 2010 |
| Jon Ray guided trip plus lodging | Ray Schmidt | Guided trip for two. Includes one night's lodging at Schmidt's lodge in Wellston. |
| Guided trip West Yellowstone, MT | Cam Coffin Blue Ribbon Flies West Yellowstone, MT | One day guided trip for one or two anglers, 100 mile radius of West Yellowstone. Cam Coffin is BRF's head guide, is a native of West Yellowstone and one of the best trout guides you will ever find. Wade, float or whatever winner chooses. Winner to call ahead to confirm reservation ASAP. Mid-May to late October, 2010. Airfare, license and gratuity not included. Non-transferable must be used by winner. |
| Guide Trip | John Gulley | One day, one person guided trip (wade/float) on the North Fork of the White River or White River in N.Central Arkansas. Tailwater fishing for rainbow,brook,brown trout, shore lunch provided. Does not include transportation to Arkansas, license or guide gratuity. |
| Guide Trip | Todd Fuller | Winners Choice: One day guided fly fishing trip in an Au Sable River Boat on the North Branch of the Au Sable River, MI. OR One day guided fly fishing trip on Mosquitto Lagoon- Indian River, FL. Does not include transportation, license or guide gratuity. |
| Guided trip with Kelly Newman | Kelly Neuman | Full day for 1 or 2. Trips take you to one of the best rivers Michigan has to offer on the Au Sable. You'll be perched high above the water, running down a beautiful river with a perfect shot at every spot a trophy trout might be. Does not include transportation, license or guide gratuity. |
| Huron River Hex Hatch | Eirik Vitso and Jay Daly | Hex on the Huron, two persons with each guide, end of August, 4 hours in the evening. Fish the fabulous hex hatch for SE Michigan's one of a kind hatch. Does not include license or guide gratuity. |
| Guided trip to Merickel - Farley Trout Club in Toledo with Dan Zywocki certified Fly Casting Instructor | Dan Zywocki | Trip to be one day fishing , for one fisherman. Until creel limit , or catch and release limit is reached. I will spend the day with you to coach and advise, not just cut you loose with a good luck pat on the back. Trip to be on any Sat., or Sun. you choose provided I`m not booked for another event. Trip must be redeemed before the next banquet 2011. |
| Bamboo Fly Rod | Brack Hill Tackle | Mainstream Series 7 1/2 foot - 5 weight, 2 piece, 2 tip split bamboo fly rod. Based on the Dickerson 7613 taper this is a strong quick action rod suitable for mainstream Trout and Smallmouth Bass. The rod is finished in high gloss spar varnish with Dark Olive Green silk wraps over bright hardware including a bright nickle silver Moss Agate stripping guide. The reel seat is nickle silver sliding band and pocketed cap with a vintage Maple Burl hardwood filler. Package also includes Powder coated storage tube with vent seal cap and fleece tube sleeve. |
| Mystic Fly Rod | Mystic Fly Rods | A 5 wt graphite mystic rod. This rod is a medium action all purpose rod. |
| Bamboo fly rod, handmade | Jim Gilsdorf | Seven foot, 4 weight, beautifully handmade blonde bamboo rod, made by Jim Gilsdorf. |
| Orvis Helios Fly Rod | AATU | |
| Orvis Hydros Fly Rod | AATU | |
| Hardy ALN Fly Rod | AATU | |
| TFO Switch Rod | AATU | |
| Reddington Travel Rod | AATU | |
| Guide Trip with Mark Hendricks | Mark Hendricks | As seen on TV! Co-Star of the 2009 Michigan Opening Day Episode on Trout Unlimited TV - enjoy a full day float or wade trip in the AuSable or Mannistee River with the President of the Mason-Griffith Founders Chapter and famous river guide out of Gates Lodge. Must be used during the 2010 season - does NOT include transportation to Grayling, Mi. , license or guide gratuity. |
| Ray Schmidt guide trip plus lodging. | Ray Schmidt | Guided trip for two. Includes one night's lodging at Schmidt's lodge in Wellston. |
| Brad Petzke UP guided trip | Brad Petzke | Half day guided float trip for one angler in the Upper Peninsula with Rivers North guide service. Join Orvis Pro-Guide Brad Petzke in fishing Michigan's beautiful, remote Upper Peninsula. Brad is the only full-time licensed & insured fly-fishing guide in the U.P. Brad strives to see his clients enjoy the serenity of the U.P.'s secluded streams and lakes. Teaching is his favorite part of guiding; the experience of your first Trout on a fly is his reward. |
| Guided trip for carp | Pete Hodgman | Full day wade for carp in Grand Traverse Bay. Time limited to best days for catching, June 10th to July 5th. 2010. Does not include transportation to Traverse City, or gratuity. Must have Michigan license. |
| Huron River Guided Trip | Paul Christensen | Paul Christensen “Mr. Huron” will take two people fly fishing on the Huron for a half day trip for trophy Small Mouth Bass. Trip must be scheduled between June thru August 2010 to hit the peak of the dry fly season. Be ready to stay up late and have a blast. Does NOT include transportation to Dexter, Mi. , license or guide gratuity. |
| Guided Trip West Yellowstone, MT | Geoff Unger Blue Ribbon Flies West Yellowstone, MT | One day guided trip for one or two anglers, 100 mile radius of West Yellowstone. Geoff Unger has been guiding out of BRF for many years and is one of the premier guides out of West Yellowstone. Wade, float or whatever winner chooses. Winner to call ahead to confirm reservation ASAP. Mid-May to late October, 2010. Airfare, license and gratuity not included. Non-transferable must be used by winner. |
| Guide trip | Mike Schultz | Half day trip on the Huron. Book between May 1st and September 1st, 2010. Trip may be upgraded to full day or additional anglers. Does not include license or guide gratuity. |
| Guided trip | Fins and Feathers | Full day fishing trip for two on some of Montana's most productive rivers with Toby Shwank, owner of Fins and Feathers Outfitters, Bozeman, MT. Does not include airfare, license or guide gratuity. |
| Shot gun | The Firing Line | TBD |
| Colton Bay Shopping Spree | John Davis | Back by popular demand!! Here is your chance to go crazy with a $1000 gift certificate to Colton Bay's stock of excellent equipment and clothing. |
| Dirk Fishbach huron guided trip | Dirk Fishbach | One half day walk-wade or two evening specials on the Huron River. Join Dirk Fischbach from Huron River Fly Fishing Adventures for a trip on the Huron River. If you haven't visited the Huron River before, you are in for a treat. Just minutes away from the major urban center of Ann Arbor, the river flows clear and clean through pristine woodlands and Metropark lands. Water quality is very good, and the smallmouth bass population is healthy and thriving. Owner Dirk Fischbach is an expert on the Huron River and authored the book The Fly Fisher's Huron, along with several articles about the river. He contributes to several websites, including fishing updates for the popular Huron River Net. |
| Family Portrait | Mike Mouradian Photo | Have a family portrait taken and receive a 11x14 and a 8x10. This may be a studio or outside session. Must be used in 2010 |
| Magic Show | Joe Fusco | Magic shows for children of all ages. Offer includes a magic show for the party of your choice. Call to make arrangements ASAP. Offer good through March 2011. |
| Wheatley Fly Box | REC Components | TBD |
| Gear Duffle Bag | Graham Lewis | Gold/Gray medium mesh duffle bag from LL Bean. Perfect for holding fishing waders and boots, other gear at streamside. |
| Hand carved Canada Goose Fruit Bowl | Maria Olynyk | Beautiful, hand carved fruit bowl in shape of a Canada goose. Made, signed and dated by well known UP woodcarvers, Marge and Jim Wicks. |
| DeWitt Fly Box Package | Beatrice Hess | Selection of the Classic Dewitt molded fly boxes |
| RIO Line | RIO Products | TBD |
| Two Cooking Classes | Natalie Marble | Two cooking classes |
| (2) Cookbooks | Mike Gibbons | Two cookbooks: "Distinctive Recipes From Distinctive Eateries" by Mainstreet Ventures |
| Gift Cert | Craig Common | Gift Certificate - $25.00 |
| Tickets to the show | Purple Rose Theatre Company | Two tickets to any Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday performance at Purple Rose Theatre, Chelsea, MI. Expires August 28, 2010. |
| Sandhill Crane Vineyard merchandise | Sandhill Crane Vineyards | Two Vinturi Wine Aerators, one for red wines, one for white wines. Two wine glasses, one corkscrew, all in a Sandhill Crane Vineyard Tote Bag. |
| Fly Shop Gift Certificate | Mat Wagner | Gift Certificate -$25.00 |
| Two framed trout/salmon fishing paintings | Carlos Fetterolf | Chet Renenson, famed outdoor life artist, fisherman and hunter. Chet’s success and stature as a watercolorist is immense and his work is widely featured. These two paintings have been hand selected for the banquet and are handsomely matted and framed. |
| $25 gift certificate | Bivouac | $25 store gift certificate |
| Gift Card and Merchandise | Cabela's Dundee | $100 gift card and assorted merchandise package. |
| Gift Certificate for Medical Grade Facial Micropeel | Affinity Spa Medica & Salon | A medical grade chemical peel with microdermabrasion will help reduce fine lines and smoothe the skin. Will also brighten your complexion, minimize pore size and reduce discoloration. Must be redeemed by 12/31/2010. |
| Plush Snowman | Silver Bells Christmas Shoppe | Christmas in April! Big, Fluffy Plush Snowman right down to the carrot nose! |
| Jerky/Goodies Gift Card | Beef Jerky Unlimited | $25 Gift Certificate for your choice of remarkable seasonings, a mind-blowing assortment of hot sauces (from mild to insane), or the most savory selection of jerky flavors you're likely to find anywhere |
| Gift Card & Candle | Swan Creek Candle Company | TBD |
| Cheese Tray | Tommy York, Morgan and York | Three of the best and most popular cheese buys in our shop: Sweet, nutty real Emmental from Switzerland, cut to order off the 250 lb wheel; tangy hand-made three-month old Farm Gouda from Holland; and rich, earthy Cantal from France as well as three of our favorite cheese accompaniments: Catalan Arbequina Olives, Valencian Marcona Almonds and a slivered chunk of Spanish date cake all nicely arranged on a wicker tray and ready to go. |
| Gift cert | Dexter's Pub | Four $25 gift coupons for dinner at Dexter's Pub on Main Street, 8114 Main Street, Dexter, MI 48130. |
| Item | Donor | Description |
| Gala dinner for six | Mark Perry and Bob Hebner | With an outstanding variety of seafood, house specialties and prime aged steaks, this will be an evening to remember! Gather together your best friends and enjoy this five course dinner for six, paired with wines from the restaurant's well rounded cellar. Private rooms available by arrangement. Located just 10 minutes from Ann Arbor, North Point is a great place to dine in Dexter. Call ahead to talk about arrangements that will make this a special evening for your group. Must be used by end of December, 2010. |
| Case of Wine | Robert Schultz | Case of favorite drinking wines, mixed reds and whites, hand selected by Robert Schultz. |
| (1) Case of Outdoor Extream Soap | Selestial Soap LLC | (1) Case of Outdoor Extream Soap [10, 10oz bottles/case] Plus 150 sample size bottles (2oz) for each table setting. |
| Secret map of Riverside and Island park fishing spots | Mike Mouradian | Mike Mouradian" Professor Huron" has marked up a map of both Island and Riverside parks in Ann Arbor. The secret maps show which rock to cast to , times of the year and types of flies that work in that section of the best smallmouth river in the country. This map is based on years of research and experience |
| Secret Map of Carp Hotspots | John Heider | John Heider (the carp whisperer) has made a map of the Lelanau Area with his favorite Carp Hotspots. There are also best flies to use and times of the year along with contact information . |
| Dinner music, piano | Margaret Counihan | Two hours light classical piano music played live to entertain guests during dinner. |
| Dinner for eight, cooked in your home. | Sally Wisotsky and Steve Wyzgoski | Cooked in your home by chefs Sally Wizotsky and Steve Wyzgoski. |
| Wine | Roger Fechner | From the cellar of Roger Fechner, two cases of select French wine. One white wine, the other red wine. |
| Floor Cloth Painting of whimsical Trout | Kristin Hermanson | A big hit at last years banquet. Kristin Hermanson has created for AATU, a 2 1/2 x 4 foot floor runner. This is an original oil painting that can be used on the floor or on the wall. |
| Birdseye Maple Net & Fly Box with Michigan Assortment of Flies | John Klobuchar & Brack Hill Tackle | BirdsEye Maple catch and release landing net with matching presentation BirdsEye Maple fly box filled with a full compliment of Michigan flies - a complete selection of mayflies, caddis, stones, terrestrials and streamers to tempt the Trout from April through September. |
| Gift certificate | Creekside Inn | |
| Gift certificate | Banfields | |
| Gift certificate | Carlyle | |
| Gift Certificate | Weber's | Gift Certificate- Restaurant |
| Gift Certificate | Metzgers | $50 Gift Certificate |
| Bear Andrews flytying class | Jeff "Bear" Andrews | Personalized fly tying class for winner and 3 friends with Bear Andrews. Includes set of 3 fly tying DVDs. Arranged at the convenience of both parties. No time restriction. |
| Baking Class for two | Zingerman's Bake | Baking Class for two |
| Condo on Maui | Greg Rose | Bid for this condo located at The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas and bask in the perfect Pacific setting. With its breathtaking vistas, limitless activities and elegantly appointed villas, this resort is one of Maui's most popular on one of world's most-desirable island destinations. Resort has three pools, outdoor bars, and is directly on nice beach. View the whales from early October through the winter. One bedroom with king bed, full kitchen, living room with queen pull out sofa and lanai (comfortably sleeps 4 adults). Offer includes seven-day stay (F-F or S-S) any time of year except week of Christmas and week of New Year holidays. Note: requires $40/day resort fee (not included in offer). Does not include transportation to Hawaii, other travel expenses. |
| Montana vacation home | Diane Martinez | Three nights/ four days in welcoming mountain home just outside West Yellowstone, MT, with easy access to Yellowstone Park, and fishing the Madison and Gallatin rivers. Unwind, play, fish, hike, ski, snowmobile, or just relax in this casually comfortable fully furnished home away from home. Sleeps up to 12 people. Available September 19, 2010-December 10, 2010, January 5, 2011-May 15, 2011, and September 10, 2011-December 10, 2011. Security deposit of $300 holds the reservation, $950 (plus tax) extends the stay to a week. |
| Chris Helms fly tying class | Chris Helms | Personalized fly tying class for winner and 3 friends with Chris Helms. Full day class at Chris' shop including lunch. Arranged at the convenience of both parties. No time restriction. |
| Motawi Tile | Motawi Tileworks | 6"x6" Fish Tile: Turquoise Cobalt Colorway |
| Three private Feldenkrais Method® Functional Integration® Sessions | Dale Jensen | Functional Integration® Sessions are useful for conditions as varied as poor posture, joint pain, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, anxiety, and stroke. These sessions can help you move with better balance and coordination, feel stronger, more vital, and more energetic. These benefits are achieved through a combination of gentle movement, directed awareness and a thorough understanding of biomechanics. The Feldenkrais Method is named for its originator, Moshe Feldenkrais. Feldenkrais was a Russion-born judo master, physicist, engineer and teacher who developed the method as a way to help him overcome a serious knee injury. Dale Jensen, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, teaches the Feldenkrais Method to individuals, groups, and organizations. More information at www.mindbodymove.com or 734-646-9368. |
| Head Phones | The Firing Line | Set of Grado headphones, 'truly the world's finest'. Plug directly into your home entertainment center, sit back and enjoy without disturbing others. |
| Gift basket from Great Harvest Breads | ||
| Gift basket of coffee | The Drowsy Parrot Coffee Shop | Gift basket put together by the Drowsy Parrot owner, including coffees, mugs and other wonderful things. |
| Fly Tying Class | Saline Recreation Center | Gift certificates to two sessions of fly tying instruction at Saline Rec Center taught by Dirk Fischbach. Call for times and topics. |
| Dinner for two | Arbor Brewing Co. | Gift Certificate- Dinner for Two |
| Framed Print | Rich Trame | Michael Wilkins Color print of George Griffith tying. 9.5 X12.5 print double matted and framed to 17.5 X21.5. with a copy of "For the Love of Trout" by George Griffith. |
| Play Golf lesson, Round of Golf, Cart, and Zingerman's lunch | Coach Dee Drake | Dee Drake long time coach of woman's and men's golf at Huron High School will offer a round of golf at either a golf course near Charleivoix or Leslie Golf course in Ann Arbor. Must be used before October 2010. Great for all levels. |
| Set of flytying DVDs | Dennis Potter | Set of four fly tying DVDs |
| Quilt | Carol Harris | Hand crafted quilt that is machine pieced and quilted using multiple blue and brown hand-died batik fabric. The quilt is a contemporary style and features appliqaed trout accents. The quilt measures 58"x72". |
| Italian Red wine making kit | Home Winery Supply, LLC | Make and enjoy your own wine (5 gallons) with this kit from Home Winery Supply. |
Saturday, February 6, 2010
here is an early list of the items we will have at the 2010 aatu banquet
Live Auction
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Other $20 tickets
Premium Shotgun
$1000 shopping spree at Colton Bay
$10 buckets
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$5 Buckets
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Silent Auction
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| Item | Donor | Description |
| Secret map of Riverside and Island park fishing spots | Mike Mouradian | Mike Mouradian" Professor Huron" has marked up a map of both Island and Riverside parks in Ann Arbor. The secret maps show which rock to cast to , times of the year and types of flies that work in that section of the best smallmouth river in the country. This map is based on years of research and experience |
| Secret Map of Carp Hotspots | John Heider | John Heider (the carp whisperer) has made a map of the Lelanau Area with his favorite Carp Hotspots. There are also best flies to use and times of the year along with contact information . |
| Case of Whites | Roger Fechner | From the cellar of Roger Fechner, one case of select French white wine. |
| Floor Cloth Painting of whimsical Trout | Kristin Hermanson | A big hit at last years banquet. Kristin Hermanson has created for AATU, a 2 1/2 x 4 foot floor runner. This is an original oil painting that can be used on the floor or on the wall. |
| Birdseye Maple Net & Fly Box with Michigan Assortment of Flies | John Klobuchar & Brack Hill Tackle | BirdsEye Maple catch and release landing net with matching presentation BirdsEye Maple fly box filled with a full compliment of Michigan flies - a complete selection of mayflies, caddis, stones, terrestrials and streamers to tempt the Trout from April through September. |
| Gift cert | Dexter's Pub | Two (2) $25 gift coupons for dinner at Dexter's Pub on Main Street, 8114 Main Street, Dexter, MI 48130. |
| Gift certificate | Creekside Inn | 0 |
| Gift certificate | Banfields | 0 |
| Gift certificate | Carlyle | 0 |
| Gift Certificate | Weber's | Gift Certificate- Restaurant |
| Gift Certificate | Metzgers | $50 Gift Certificate |
| Bear Andrews flytying class | Jeff "Bear" Andrews | Personalized fly tying class for winner and 3 friends with Bear Andrews. Includes set of 3 fly tying DVDs. Arranged at the convenience of both parties. No time restriction. |
| Baking Class for two | Zingerman's Bake | Baking Class for two |
| Condo on Maui | Greg Rose | Bid for this condo located at The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas and bask in the perfect Pacific setting. With its breathtaking vistas, limitless activities and elegantly appointed villas, this resort is one of Maui's most popular on one of world's most-desirable island destinations. Resort has three pools, outdoor bars, and is directly on nice beach. View the whales from early October through the winter. One bedroom with king bed, full kitchen, living room with queen pull out sofa and lanai (comfortably sleeps 4 adults). Offer includes seven-day stay (F-F or S-S) any time of year except week of Christmas and week of New Year holidays. Note: requires $40/day resort fee (not included in offer). Does not include transportation to Hawaii, other travel expenses. |
| Montana vacation home | Diane Martinez | Three nights/ four days in welcoming mountain home just outside West Yellowstone, MT, with easy access to Yellowstone Park, and fishing the Madison and Gallatin rivers. Unwind, play, fish, hike, ski, snowmobile, or just relax in this casually comfortable fully furnished home away from home. Sleeps up to 12 people. Available September 19, 2010-December 10, 2010, January 5, 2011-May 15, 2011, and September 10, 2011-December 10, 2011. Security deposit of $300 holds the reservation, $950 (plus tax) extends the stay to a week. |
| Dinner for eight, cooked in your home. | Sally Wisotsky and Steve Wyzgoski | Cooked in your home by chefs Sally Wizotsky and Steve Wyzgoski. |
| Dinner music, piano | Margaret Counihan | Two hours light classical piano music played live to entertain guests during dinner. |
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| Item | Who | Description |
| Urban Fly Fishing Experience-on the Huron with Zingerman's lunch | Mike Mouradian | Spend a half day exploring the urban part of the Huron River fishing for Smallmouths,Bluegill, and Gar. After enjoy a riverside lunch from Zingermans. No Experience needed.Great for first timers. Must be used in 2010 |
| Dirk Fishbach huron guided trip | Dirk Fishbach | One half day walk-wade or two evening specials on the Huron River. Join Dirk Fischbach from Huron River Fly Fishing Adventures for a trip on the Huron River. If you haven't visited the Huron River before, you are in for a treat. Just minutes away from the major urban center of Ann Arbor, the river flows clear and clean through pristine woodlands and Metropark lands. Water quality is very good, and the smallmouth bass population is healthy and thriving. Owner Dirk Fischbach is an expert on the Huron River and authored the book The Fly Fisher's Huron, along with several articles about the river. He contributes to several websites, including fishing updates for the popular Huron River Net. |
| Jon Ray guided trip plus lodging | Ray Schmidt | Guided trip for two. Includes one night's lodging at Schmidt's lodge in Wellston. |
| Guided trip West Yellowstone, MT | Cam Coffin Blue Ribbon Flies West Yellowstone, MT | One day guided trip for one or two anglers, 100 mile radius of West Yellowstone. Cam Coffin is BRF's head guide, is a native of West Yellowstone and one of the best trout guides you will ever find. Wade, float or whatever winner chooses. Winner to call ahead to confirm reservation ASAP. Mid-May to late October, 2010. Airfare, license and gratuity not included. Non-transferable must be used by winner. |
| Guide Trip | John Gulley | One day, one person guided trip (wade/float) on the North Fork of the White River or White River in N.Central Arkansas. Tailwater fishing for rainbow,brook,brown trout, shore lunch provided. Does not include transportation to Arkansas, license or guide gratuity. |
| Guide Trip | Todd Fuller | Winners Choice: One day guided fly fishing trip in an Au Sable River Boat on the North Branch of the Au Sable River, MI. OR One day guided fly fishing trip on Mosquitto Lagoon- Indian River, FL. Does not include transportation, license or guide gratuity. |
| Guided trip with Kelly Newman | Kelly Neuman | Full day for 1 or 2. Trips take you to one of the best rivers Michigan has to offer on the Au Sable. You'll be perched high above the water, running down a beautiful river with a perfect shot at every spot a trophy trout might be. Does not include transportation, license or guide gratuity. |
| Huron River Hex Hatch | Eirik Vitso and Jay Daly | Hex on the Huron, two persons with each guide, end of August, 4 hours in the evening. Fish the fabulous hex hatch for SE Michigan's one of a kind hatch. Does not include license or guide gratuity. |
| Guided trip to Merickel - Farley Trout Club in Toledo with Dan Zywocki certified Fly Casting Instructor | Dan Zywocki | Trip to be one day fishing , for one fisherman. Until creel limit , or catch and release limit is reached. I will spend the day with you to coach and advise, not just cut you loose with a good luck pat on the back. Trip to be on any Sat., or Sun. you choose provided I`m not booked for another event. Trip must be redeemed before the next banquet 2011. |
Guide Board 2
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| Item | Who | Description |
| Guide Trip with Mark Hendricks | Mark Hendricks | As seen on TV! Co-Star of the 2009 Michigan Opening Day Episode on Trout Unlimited TV - enjoy a full day float or wade trip in the AuSable or Mannistee River with the President of the Mason-Griffith Founders Chapter and famous river guide out of Gates Lodge. Must be used during the 2010 season - does NOT include transportation to Grayling, Mi. , license or guide gratuity. |
| Ray Schmidt guide trip plus lodging. | Ray Schmidt | Guided trip for two. Includes one night's lodging at Schmidt's lodge in Wellston. |
| Brad Petzke UP guided trip | Brad Petzke | Half day guided float trip for one angler in the Upper Peninsula with Rivers North guide service. Join Orvis Pro-Guide Brad Petzke in fishing Michigan's beautiful, remote Upper Peninsula. Brad is the only full-time licensed & insured fly-fishing guide in the U.P. Brad strives to see his clients enjoy the serenity of the U.P.'s secluded streams and lakes. Teaching is his favorite part of guiding; the experience of your first Trout on a fly is his reward. |
| Guided trip for carp | Pete Hodgman | Full day wade for carp in Grand Traverse Bay. Time limited to best days for catching, June 10th to July 5th. 2010. Does not include transportation to Traverse City, or gratuity. Must have Michigan license. |
| Huron River Guided Trip | Paul Christensen | Paul Christensen “Mr. Huron” will take two people fly fishing on the Huron for a half day trip for trophy Small Mouth Bass. Trip must be scheduled between June thru August 2010 to hit the peak of the dry fly season. Be ready to stay up late and have a blast. Does NOT include transportation to Dexter, Mi. , license or guide gratuity. |
| Guided Trip West Yellowstone, MT | Geoff Unger Blue Ribbon Flies West Yellowstone, MT | One day guided trip for one or two anglers, 100 mile radius of West Yellowstone. Geoff Unger has been guiding out of BRF for many years and is one of the premier guides out of West Yellowstone. Wade, float or whatever winner chooses. Winner to call ahead to confirm reservation ASAP. Mid-May to late October, 2010. Airfare, license and gratuity not included. Non-transferable must be used by winner. |
| Guide trip | Mike Schultz | Half day trip on the Huron. Book between May 1st and September 1st, 2010. Trip may be upgraded to full day or additional anglers. Does not include license or guide gratuity. |
| Guided trip | Fins and Feathers | Full day fishing trip for two on some of Montana's most productive rivers with Toby Shwank, owner of Fins and Feathers Outfitters, Bozeman, MT. Does not include airfare, license or guide gratuity. |
Rod Board
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| Item | Donor | Description |
| Bamboo Fly Rod | Brack Hill Tackle | Mainstream Series 7 1/2 foot - 5 weight, 2 piece, 2 tip split bamboo fly rod. Based on the Dickerson 7613 taper this is a strong quick action rod suitable for mainstream Trout and Smallmouth Bass. The rod is finished in high gloss spar varnish with Dark Olive Green silk wraps over bright hardware including a bright nickle silver Moss Agate stripping guide. The reel seat is nickle silver sliding band and pocketed cap with a vintage Maple Burl hardwood filler. Package also includes Powder coated storage tube with vent seal cap and fleece tube sleeve. |
| Mystic Fly Rod | Mystic Fly Rods | A 5 wt graphite mystic rod. This rod is a medium action all purpose rod. |
| Bamboo fly rod, handmade | Jim Gilsdorf | Seven foot, 4 weight, beautifully handmade blonde bamboo rod, made by Jim Gilsdorf. |
| Orvis Helios Fly Rod | AATU | 0 |
| Orvis Hydros Fly Rod | AATU | 0 |
| Hardy ALN Fly Rod | AATU | 0 |
| TFO Switch Rod | AATU | 0 |
| Reddington Travel Rod | AATU |
Other $20 tickets
Premium Shotgun
$1000 shopping spree at Colton Bay
$10 buckets
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| Item | Donor | Description |
| Acrylic Painting of a Trout | Kris Hermanson | Another Kris Hermanson Creation made especially for AATU. This is a one of a kind wild acrilic painting of a trout framed and ready for the Den or Cabin. |
| Gift Cert $40.00 | Blue Tractor BBQ | $40.00 gift certificate |
| Gift Cert $40.00 | Cafe Habana | $40.00 gift certificate |
| Gift Cert $40.00 | Grizzly Peak | $40.00 gift certificate |
| Gift Cert $40.00 | Jolly Pumpkin | $40.00 gift certificate |
| Football | Dave Neal | Football memorabilia signed by recently retired University of Michigan football coach, Lloyd Carr. |
| Baseball | Dave Neal | Baseball memorabilia signed by highly successful University of Michigan baseball coach, Don Lund |
| Case of Reds | Roger Fechner | From the cellar of Roger Fechner, one case of select French red wine. |
| Shaklee Get Clean Starter Kit | Laura Shope | Shaklee Get Clean Starter Kit * Smart for You: Includes all the products and cleaning tools you need to start cleaning your way to a healthier home for you and your family. * Smart for Your Wallet: The Get Clean Starter Kit replaces 830 bottles or boxes of conventional ready-to-use cleaning products you use in your house, kitchen and laundry, over $3400 of equivalent cleaning power. * Smart for the Planet: When you switch to the Get Clean Starter Kit instead of ready-to-use products, you're helping reduce over 100 pounds of packaging waste from landfills and eliminating 248 pounds of greenhouse gases, this is the environmental equivalent of planting 10 trees. Shaklee Get Clean offers you cleaning choices that are SAFE, POWERFUL, GREEN and SMART. Because when it comes to keeping your house clean and the earth safe, you shouldn't have to choose. |
| One bottle of wine each month | Gary Wilbert | One bottle of wine each month, selected and offered by owner Gary Wilbert. Must pick up bottle during each month, but gift certificate is transferable to a friend or colleague. Starts in April, 2010, runs through March, 2011. |
| A case of Cab | Lou Belcher | Case of bottles of cabernet collected from around the world by Lou Belcher. |
| Casting lesson | Eirik Vitso | Four hour, on stream casting lesson for one person with Eirik Vitso, Colton Bay Outfitters guide and casting instructor. Any skill level, no gear required. Michigan license required. Must use by September 30, 2010. |
| Dozen streamers | Ken Spears | Hand tied minnow imitations for Michigan streams |
| Large oil painting of a farm field near Mio and the AuSauble river | Elaine Headly | Large 3x4 foot original oil painting of a pastoral scene near the fabled Ausable River. |
| Fish on a stick | Mike Sivak | Well known artist Mike Sivak has created a couple of "Fish on a Stick" for AATU. These fun fish will brighten up a garden or cottage and are one of a kind. |
| Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited Logo Gear Collection | AATU | Swell collection of Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited Logo Gear - includes Duffel Bag, 100% cotton Fishing Shirt, Fleece Vest, Nylon Jacket and pair of fishing caps. All items may be exchanged for size or other items of comparable value. |
| Botox injection | Ann Arbor Dermatology | Botox injection to one area. Have that worry free expression you have always wanted. |
| Magnum wine | Steelhead Winery | One magnum 2007 Steelhead Dry Creek Valley Zinfindel. This Dry Creek valley Zinfindel celebrates the restoration of Steelhead habitat in Wine Creek that runs through our estate. Steelhead wine is an official sponsor of Trout Unlimited and supports TU's national conservation efforts with a donation for every bottle sold. |
| Pound box of choice chocolates every month | Scott Hukestein | Pick up a full pound of choice chocolates, hand crafted at Schakolad, on E Washington, Ann Arbor, each month for twelve months. Must pick up during each month, but gift certificate is transferable to a friend or colleague. |
| Mona Lisa salon package | Mona LIsa Salon | Getting ready for that special night out? This complete package from Mona Lisa Salon includes haircut with styling, manicure, and facial. Look your best for that special someone. |
$5 Buckets
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| Item | Donor | Description |
| Family Portrait | Mike Mouradian Photo | Have a family portrait taken and receive a 11x14 and a 8x10. This may be a studio or outside session. Must be used in 2010 |
| DeWitt Fly Box Package | Beatrice Hess | Selection of the Classic Dewitt molded fly boxes |
| RIO Line | RIO Products | TBD |
| Two Cooking Classes | Natalie Marble | Two cooking classes |
| Cookbook | Mike Gibbons | "Distinctive Recipes From Distinctive Eateries" by Mainstreet Ventures |
| Gift Cert | Craig Common | Gift Certificate - $25.00 |
| Tickets to the show | Purple Rose Theatre Company | Two tickets to any Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday performance at Purple Rose Theatre, Chelsea, MI. Expires August 28, 2010. |
| Sandhill Crane Vineyard merchandise | Sandhill Crane Vineyards | Two Vinturi Wine Aerators, one for red wines, one for white wines. Two wine glasses, one corkscrew, all in a Sandhill Crane Vineyard Tote Bag. |
| Gift cert | Dexter's Pub | 2 (Two) $25 Gift Certificates for Dexter's Pub |
| Fly Shop Gift Certificate | Mat Wagner | Gift Certificate -$25.00 |
| Two framed trout/salmon fishing paintings | Carlos Fetterolf | Chet Renenson, famed outdoor life artist, fisherman and hunter. Chet’s success and stature as a watercolorist is immense and his work is widely featured. These two paintings have been hand selected for the banquet and are handsomely matted and framed. |
| $25 gift certificate | Bivouac | $25 store gift certificate |
| Gift Card and Merchandise | Cabela's Dundee | $100 gift card and assorted merchandise package. |
| Gift Certificate for Medical Grade Facial Micropeel | Affinity Spa Medica & Salon | A medical grade chemical peel with microdermabrasion will help reduce fine lines and smoothe the skin. Will also brighten your complexion, minimize pore size and reduce discoloration. Must be redeemed by 12/31/2010. |
| Plush Snowman | Silver Bells Christmas Shoppe | Christmas in April! Big, Fluffy Plush Snowman right down to the carrot nose! |
| Jerky/Goodies Gift Card | Beef Jerky Unlimited | $25 Gift Certificate for your choice of remarkable seasonings, a mind-blowing assortment of hot sauces (from mild to insane), or the most savory selection of jerky flavors you're likely to find anywhere |
| Gift Card & Candle | Swan Creek Candle Company | TBD |
| Magic Show | Joe Fusco | Magic shows for children of all ages. Offer includes a magic show for the party of your choice. Call to make arrangements ASAP. Offer good through March 2011. |
| Wheatley Fly Box | REC Components | TBD |
| Gear Duffle Bag | Graham Lewis | Gold/Gray medium mesh duffle bag from LL Bean. Perfect for holding fishing waders and boots, other gear at streamside. |
| Hand carved Canada Goose Fruit Bowl | Maria Olynyk | Beautiful, hand carved fruit bowl in shape of a Canada goose. Made, signed and dated by well known UP woodcarvers, Marge and Jim Wicks. |
| Gift cert | Dexter's Pub | Two (2) $25 gift coupons for dinner at Dexter's Pub on Main Street, 8114 Main Street, Dexter, MI 48130. |
| Cheese Tray | Tommy York, Morgan and York | Three of the best and most popular cheese buys in our shop: Sweet, nutty real Emmental from Switzerland, cut to order off the 250 lb wheel; tangy hand-made three-month old Farm Gouda from Holland; and rich, earthy Cantal from France as well as three of our favorite cheese accompaniments: Catalan Arbequina Olives, Valencian Marcona Almonds and a slivered chunk of Spanish date cake all nicely arranged on a wicker tray and ready to go. |
Silent Auction
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| Item | Donor | Description |
| Chris Helms fly tying class | Chris Helms | Personalized fly tying class for winner and 3 friends with Chris Helms. Full day class at Chris' shop including lunch. Arranged at the convenience of both parties. No time restriction. |
| Motawi Tile | Motawi Tileworks | 6"x6" Fish Tile: Turquoise Cobalt Colorway |
| Three private Feldenkrais Method® Functional Integration® Sessions | Dale Jensen | Functional Integration® Sessions are useful for conditions as varied as poor posture, joint pain, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, anxiety, and stroke. These sessions can help you move with better balance and coordination, feel stronger, more vital, and more energetic. These benefits are achieved through a combination of gentle movement, directed awareness and a thorough understanding of biomechanics. The Feldenkrais Method is named for its originator, Moshe Feldenkrais. Feldenkrais was a Russion-born judo master, physicist, engineer and teacher who developed the method as a way to help him overcome a serious knee injury. Dale Jensen, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, teaches the Feldenkrais Method to individuals, groups, and organizations. More information at www.mindbodymove.com or 734-646-9368. |
| Head Phones | The Firing Line | Set of Grado headphones, 'truly the world's finest'. Plug directly into your home entertainment center, sit back and enjoy without disturbing others. |
| Gift basket from Great Harvest Breads | 0 | 0 |
| Gift basket of coffee | The Drowsy Parrot Coffee Shop | Gift basket put together by the Drowsy Parrot owner, including coffees, mugs and other wonderful things. |
| Fly Tying Class | Saline Recreation Center | Gift certificates to two sessions of fly tying instruction at Saline Rec Center taught by Dirk Fischbach. Call for times and topics. |
| Dinner for two | Arbor Brewing Co. | Gift Certificate- Dinner for Two |
| Framed Print | Rich Trame | Michael Wilkins Color print of George Griffith tying. 9.5 X12.5 print double matted and framed to 17.5 X21.5. with a copy of "For the Love of Trout" by George Griffith. |
| Play Golf lesson, Round of Golf, Cart, and Zingerman's lunch | Coach Dee Drake | Dee Drake long time coach of woman's and men's golf at Huron High School will offer a round of golf at either a golf course near Charleivoix or Leslie Golf course in Ann Arbor. Must be used before October 2010. Great for all levels. |
Blitz Raffle
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| Gala dinner for six | Mark Perry and Bob Hebner | With an outstanding variety of seafood, house specialties and prime aged steaks, this will be an evening to remember! Gather together your best friends and enjoy this five course dinner for six, paired with wines from the restaurant's well rounded cellar. Private rooms available by arrangement. Located just 10 minutes from Ann Arbor, North Point is a great place to dine in Dexter. Call ahead to talk about arrangements that will make this a special evening for your group. Must be used by end of December, 2010. |
| Case of Wine | Robert Schultz | Case of favorite drinking wines, mixed reds and whites, hand selected by Robert Schultz. |
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