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On behalf of the committee, The University of Tennessee Medical Center and the Graduate School of Medicine, we sincerely thank you for supporting this event to raise funds for the Medical Simulation Center. To our sponsors and auction donors, we appreciate your generosity and commitment to this event. This evening would not have been possible without your support.

Please call the Development Office at 865.305.6611 if you would like to make a bid.

1. Dinner with the Docs
For those with a passion for fine dining, excellent wine and entertaining conversation, four wonderful and unique evenings for six await you. The meals will be hosted at the homes of Dr. Bedford Waters, Dr. and Mrs. Bill Reid, Dr. and Mrs. David Adams, and Drs. Ed and Pam Mobley.

• Well traveled cooks, Amy & David Adams include many exotic ingredients from their adventures, whether it be truffles from France or salt from India. Their dinners are always a wonderful surprise! (January – March 2008)
• Recognized by many as a “Gourmet Chef,” Dr. Bedford Waters, whose specialty is French Cuisine, has been chronicled in The Chicago Tribune and The Knoxville News Sentinel and has hosted numerous dinners for friends and charity auction events. (April – June 2008)
• Dinner at Pam and Ed Mobley’s always leaves a lasting impression. Not only are the food and wine excellent but the conversation and entertainment from the chefs are over the top! (July – September 2008)
• Dinner with Kim and Bill Reid, expert hosts and masters of the kitchen and outdoor grill, is relaxed and elegant in their beautiful secluded home with its panoramic view of Ft Loudon Lake. (October – December 2007)
  

Each evening includes cocktails and hors d’oeurves, special dinners personally prepared by the hosts, wonderful wines and gracious hospitality! One dinner will be held per quarter and specific dates for each dinner will need to be arranged with each host. Courtesy of Dr. Bedford Waters, Dr. and Mrs. Bill Reid, Dr. and Mrs. David Adams, and Drs. Ed and Pam Mobley.

2. Italy’s Best Kept Secret
Visit the land of la dolce vita (the sweet life) and one of Italy’s best kept secrets–Lake Lugano and the small, quaint and old Italian town of San Manetta, near the Swiss border. Located in the Italian Lakes region of Northern Italy, four lucky travelers will have two one-bedroom apartments for one week in the Lake Lugano Luxury Apartments situated directly on Lake Lugano. This fairy tale like setting with magnificent lake views is located near the fashionable city of Lagano, Italy, and is 30 minutes from Lake Como and one hour from Milan. Many restaurants are located nearby and there is an abundance of activities in the surrounding area including golf, tennis, water sports, mountain hiking, snow skiing, horseback riding, outdoor markets, and land excursions to local towns and villages.

Each of the two one-bedroom apartments features a king size bed that may be separated into twins, bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen. Other amenities include the security of an intercom and electronic front door, a private boat dock, satellite TV, music system, and elevators. Airfare vouchers provided.

The winning bidder may arrange a mutually agreeable date between November 2007 and April 2008. Courtesy of Tommy Hindman.

3. Guess who’s Coming to Dinner—Bruce Almighty
Eight lucky fans will enjoy cocktails and a private dinner with Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl in the Library Room at the Orangery. What more needs to be said? Imagine dining, laughing, and listening to the man who came to Tennessee and in just one season, elevated the Tennessee basketball program among the nation's elite. Pearl has spent just two seasons at Tennessee, but has already built the program into one of the best in the SEC. The Volunteers were 22-8 in his first season and reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament last season. Dinner with Bruce—wow! This great four-course dinner including cocktails and wine is valid Monday–Thursday between April and August 2008. Courtesy of Bruce Pearl and The Orangery.

4. The Fashionista’s Ultimate Night Out for 20
Twenty of the luckiest fashionistas in Knoxville will enjoy a fabulous evening of shopping, fashion, and dining. The evening begins with a martini party and shopping spree at the new "M" Boutique (formerly Tulip). Each lady will receive a $100 gift certificate to be used toward her purchase on party day and a free personal consultation. In addition, all apparel and shoes will be 20 percent off for the evening. After the cocktail party, enjoy a delicious dinner and fashion show at the exclusive private V Club, a part of Knoxville’s newest Italian restaurant, Vinney & Me. The fashion show will feature designers such as Valentino, Badgley Mischka and Kay Unger. This fantastic night is available any evening between November 1 and December 15, 2007. Courtesy of “M” Boutique and Vinney & Me.

5. A FANtastic Dinner
Eight of the truest Lady Vol fans will enjoy a private dinner with seven-time National Championship Coach Pat Summitt at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Bresee. After cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, the group will enjoy dinner catered by the Copper Cellar and stories from the winningest coach in college basketball. The date for this fantastic evening to be arranged at a mutually convenient time. Courtesy of Coach Pat
Summitt, Cindy and Stuart Bresee, Thad Cox, Jr., Dale Wortham and Copper Cellar.

6. Retreat to a sanctuary of relaxation for 12
Retreat to a sanctuary of relaxation and peace at Spa Visage where the journey to renewal for 12 lucky guests offers beauty inside and out including the Visage facial, Swedish massage, manicure, pedicure and personal consultation by Spa Visage owners/experts Belinda & Frank Gambuzza. This spa event will include a champagne brunch by Northshore Brasserie. All spa products will be 20% off the day of the event and any future appointment booked the day of the event will be 50% off. The date of this private Sunday only day of beauty and relaxation to be arranged at a mutually convenient time. Courtesy of Spa Visage and Northshore Brasserie.

7. Orange You Glad to be a VOL!!!
If your blood truly runs orange—then this is for you!! You and five VOL fans will be the special guests of Coach Phillip Fulmer. As Tennessee’s Head Coach, Phil Fulmer holds one National Championship title and two SEC Championships. This special day includes a private tour of the football practice facility (one of the nation’s finest practice facilities), lunch with Coach Fulmer at the training table and an opportunity to attend a regular season football practice or a closed bowl practice session at the end of the season. The date for this fantastic day to be arranged at a mutually convenient time. Courtesy of Coach Phillip Fulmer.

8. Love is in the Air
Enjoy a romantic dinner in the sky in an icon! Love is in the air (literally, very high in the air) at the Sunsphere. This incredible venue will host a romantic dinner on Saturday, February 9, 2008 for the most special of guests, you and your friends! Chefs Lyn Lane and Stephen Myer will design a menu for 14 based upon your favorites with special wine pairings to be presented along with each course. Valet parking will await you at the Sunsphere's base and live entertainment will greet you as you step off the elevator into Knoxville's most popular place to be. Party mementos and individually focused and driven professional services from the Sunsphere's event specialist will be at your disposal! See you at the top! Courtesy of Southern Graces.

9. Discerning Shoppers’ Tickets to Fashion
You and a friend will enjoy a private buying trip to NYC with Kristi Ogle, personal image consultant and owner of Kristi to preview and purchase Diane von Furstenburg’s spring or fall collection. This fabulous opportunity includes roundtrip airfare, transportation to and from the airport, overnight accommodations, personal wardrobe consultation, lunch at the showroom, DVF goody bags and $500.00 each for credit towards a new DVF wardrobe. The once in a lifetime experience to be arranged between November 1, 2007 and April 30, 2008. Courtesy of Kristi Ogle.

10. Secluded Mountain Hideaway
Spend a week in the woods nestled in the foothills of the mountains in the creek side mountain cottage, Blair Branch. This four bedroom hideaway, filled with log and antique furnishings, is secluded on 700 acres where you can take long walks by the babbling waters of Hesee Creek. In addition to the cozy accommodations, you will receive a smoked turkey and gift certificates from the Shrimp Dock, Gourmet Market and Eva’s. This week long haven is available for either the week of January 3-10 or March 6-12, 2008. Courtesy of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Haralson, Shrimp Dock, Gourmet Market, Eva’s To Go and John and Carol Sheridan.

11. It’s Football Time in Tennessee
Be part of the Vol navy and enjoy the colors of fall. Ten fans will enjoy cruising to Neyland Stadium aboard Mark and Nan Gaylord’s boat “No Problem” for either the San Jose State (10/4/08) or Mississippi State (10/18/08) game. Enjoy delicious food from Take-Out Thyme Catering. Bring four fans that don’t have tickets, because four tickets are included! Courtesy of Mark and Nan Gaylord and Take-Out Thyme Catering.

12. Hottest Tickets in Town
You and nine guests will enjoy the Keith Urban "Love, Pain & the whole crazy World Tour" in the luxury suites at Thompson Boling Arena. The recently nominated Male Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year is scheduled to exhilarate crowds in Knoxville on November 29, 2007. The evening begins when a stretch Hummer limousine transports your party to Regas Restaurant for dinner and then on to Thompson Boling Arena for the concert of a lifetime! Courtesy of Connor Concepts, Regas Restaurant, Jenkins and Stiles LLC, Gettelfinger Properties and Twin Lakes Limo Inc.

13. Elegant Dining
Enjoy an elegant evening for 20 at the beautiful southwestern-style home of Maggie and Cy Erickson. Begin with a wine tasting paired with a gourmet tasting dinner. Naples’ Chef "Gary" will personally prepare and pair the menu to coordinate with the special wines. This evening is courtesy of Cyrus and Maggie Erickson, Naples and Bob's Package Store.

14. The Honors Course - Promoting the Best in Golf
Four very lucky golfers will play one round on the prestigious Honors Golf Course. The course ranked the #35 best course in America (Golf Digest 2007-08) and the #87 best course in the world is situated just north of Chattanooga, tucked in a secluded valley at the foot of White Oak Mountain. There are no outside distractions, no tennis courts, no swimming pool. With the practice field near the main entrance of the clubhouse, golf is clearly the focus and you will enjoy it in one of the most idyllic settings imaginable. Indeed, as you wind up the long entrance drive, your biggest worry is avoiding wild turkeys! The Honors is a throwback to the Pine Valleys and Oakmonts where autocrats once saw to it that things were done once and done right. Soft spikes must be worn. Round can be played on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday with tee-off at 8 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. After playing enjoy lunch at the clubhouse. Courtesy of Holrob.

15. A True Friend
For years most people thought Carol King’s song “You’ve got a Friend” was just a heart felt love song. Truth be known, the song is a love song for her dog! The song lyrics will quickly prove it is the greatest song ever written for a dog to express love for its master. “When you're down and troubled and you need some loving care and nothing, nothing is going right. Close your eyes and think of me and soon I will be there to brighten up even your darkest night. You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am I'll come running to see you again. Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you have to do is call and I'll be there ... You've got a friend.” This beautiful NKC Registered Cocker Spaniel puppy can be your friend and a great pet for your children. This adorable puppy comes with a certificate for two weeks training, a two night stay at Dream Katcher Lodge and a basket of goodies. Courtesy of Dick Brower, Dream Katcher Lodge and Maryville Dog Training.


Please call the Development Office at 865.305.6611 if you would like to make a bid.