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St. John Vianney Community
Welcomes You to
VIRTUAL AUCTION
March 6, 2021
BIDS FOR KIDS
The Seventeenth Benefit Auction
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Schedule of Events
February 26
Silent Auction opens via GiveSmart
March 6
Enjoy the evening of 9:00 AM - 12 NOON
Pick-up of Zilli’s Curbside Dinners
fellowship and fun! Outside area adjacent to School Cafeteria
3:00 PM
Golden Ticket Raffle Drawing
Peloton Raffle Drawing
“How sweet to my tongue is your St. John Vianney
promise, sweeter than honey to my
mouth!” 3:30 PM
Psalm 119:103 Live Auction Reveal
6:30 PM
Log On and Get Ready
“Tell them to do good, to be rich in (Exclusive ZOOM link provided
good works, to be generous, ready 24-48 hours before event)
to share, thus accumulating as a
treasure a good foundation for the 7:00 PM
La Dolce Vita Virtual Program
future, so as to win the life that is
Welcome and Opening Prayer
true life.” Live Auction: Denise Thomas, Emcee & Auctioneer
Timothy 6:18-19
8:00 PM
Gery Ferrar, Magician & Mentalist
(Live Auction ends; Silent Auction open until 9 PM)
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Welcome Thank You
Welcome to the seventeenth biennial Bids for Kids auction, benefiting St. John DEAR FRIENDS OF ST. JOHN VIANNEY,
Vianney School. We are extremely honored and excited to be chairing this
important event for our kids! When we volunteered to chair this event a year and Welcome to the seventeenth biennial Bids for Kids auction! Your presence with us
a half ago, who would have thought that we would be faced with navigating the tonight demonstrates your commitment and dedication to SJV and providing our
gala during a pandemic. While we would have loved to be able to celebrate this children with an exemplary Catholic education. This occasion, La Dolce Vita, is an
evening in person, it was unfortunately not meant to be. This past year has been chance for us to celebrate the opportunities we can provide for our children.
a challenging one, no doubt. But the pandemic’s silver lining is that our school
and parish community have come together when it has really mattered most. It Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to implement and
has been invigorating to witness this firsthand with the many that volunteered their sustain exceptional educational programs that provide academic and faith
time, talent, and treasure to make this event a success. Special thanks to Principal foundations from which our children grow and flourish! The funds raised at our
Brian Shimon, Associate Principal Deb Blaha, Very Rev. Edwin Kornath, Rev. Alex auctions will afford our children with experiences that help them discover within
Nwosu, Robb Lied, and Angela Bravata for your commitment to Catholic education themselves the blessings of God’s gifts. This event also is a great opportunity for
and your help with tonight’s event. our community to celebrate our blessings and give encouragement to the faculty
and staff knowing that so many people are working with them to provide the best
This year’s theme, “La Dolce Vita” is meant to showcase our kids and how they possible education for our students.
truly live “the sweet life” when they walk into school or log on to their Google
Classrooms every day. In fact – we are so very blessed that our kids have had the We are indebted to all of those people who shared their time, talent, and
option to attend school in person or virtually during this entire school year! Even treasure to ensure the success of La Dolce Vita. Special thanks to Amy and John
through the pandemic, there continues to be amazing things happening at the Sloane, the co-chairs of this time intensive project. By coordinating this event, they
school in our children’s faith and academic development, as well as our impact on have provided a venue for our school community to remain financially strong.
the community. Thank you to our dedicated teachers and staff for continuing to
make SJV the sweetest place to be! Enjoy the evening and thank you for being such a supportive, integral part of
our children’s lives.
This gala would not have been possible without our very generous sponsors and
donors, as well as the remarkable volunteers that worked very hard to bring you IN CHRIST’S LOVE,
the amazing and one-of-a-kind items available for purchase in our raffles, silent
auction and live auction. Our SJV community is truly extraordinary!
We hope you enjoy our first ever virtual Bids for Kids gala! We appreciate your Very Rev. Edwin Kornath Rev. Alex Nwosu
prayerful consideration to bid early and bid often! Even though we cannot be Pastor Associate Pastor
together in the traditional sense, we intend for this virtual event to bring a sense
of community and fun as well as an opportunity to benefit the Catholic faith and
education of our kids.
Angela Bravata Brian Shimon
Thank you so much for your support and may God bless you and your families! Dir. Stewardship & Communication Principal
Bids for Kids 2021 Co-Chairs
Amy & John Sloane
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Dinner After Party
Leave the cooking to us! Order a par-baked Italian meal from Join magician & mentalist Gary Ferrar for a virtual performance full
Zilli’s Hospitality Group for curbside pick-up at St. John Vianney of unexpected moments and unique effects. Gary has appeared on
School Saturday morning, March 6. Then settle in for a NBC, USA, and the Travel Channel, and is excited to blow our minds
wonderful evening with our St. John Vianney community! in this private performance. Due to the interactive nature of this
virtual event, it is recommended that you put on pants and turn on
All orders must be placed by midnight on Sunday, February 28.
your camera.
www.stjohnv.org/school/bids-meals
Salad (select one)
Classic Caesar Salad – Romaine lettuce, shredded
Parmigiano-Reggiano & croutons, tossed in Caesar dressing
Italian Sala – Romaine leaves tossed in traditional Caesar dressing &
garnished with sliced black olives, roasted red
pepper, shredded mozzarella & seasoned croutons
Haystack Salad – Mesclun mix with baby romaine, feta
& dried cranberries, tossed in a cranberry vinaigrette
& garnished with sweet potato hay
Garlic Butter Breadstick
Entrée (select one)
Lasagna – Layers upon layers of tender lasagna noodles, rich meat sauce
and aged Italian cheeses, baked until golden brown
Chicken Parmesan – Boneless chicken coated with
Italian seasoned bread crumbs & baked until golden
brown, topped with rich Italian tomato sauce,
mozzarella & diced peppers on tortellini
Vegetarian Entrée – Cheese Tortellini in
Sundried Tomato Crème Sauce
Miniature Desserts (select two)
Caramel Cheesecake Tartlet
Honey Lemon Baby Bundt Cake
Sponsored by The Sloane Family
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes
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FLORENCE - $1,000 (continued)
Rob Miller Homes, LLC
SJV 1st Grade Girl Scout Troop
MILAN - $500
Nassco, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Gilbert
Dr. & Dr. Richard Hariman
SPONSORS Mr. & Mrs. Paul Honkamp
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Rusch
Peggy & Karl Schmitt, grandparents of Aubrey & Annabelle Jones
ROME - $5,000 Mr. & Mrs. Mike Sarner
Jennifer & Patrick Bergin
Dr. James Russell, Affiliated Dermatologists SC OLIVE BRANCH - ANY AMOUNT
Dr. Laura Russell, Midtown Dental Care SC Catholic Financial Life
Elliott’s Ace Hardware, Elm Grove
VENICE - $2,500 Mr. & Mrs. Brandon Bruckman
Heather & David Ferber Mr. & Mrs. Michael Doyle
Genny & Tim Jones Ms. Maureen Fieldler
Mr. & Mrs. Anders Hendrickson
FLORENCE - $1,000 Mr. & Mrs. Jim Larkin
Dr. & Mrs. Chris Culligan, Chiropractic Complete Mr. & Mrs. Michael Maida
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Kharitou Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Wessing
Dr. & Mrs. Michael O’Brien
Thank you!
Mr. & Mrs. John Pentler, Uptown Automotive
Dr. & Mrs. James Schmidt, Uniquely You Orthodontics
Amy & John Sloane
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BIDDER ESSENTIALS 12 13
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Can anyone participate in the Online Auction?
The auction is open to everyone 18 years and older. You must be 21 years
and older to bid on any alcohol-related auction package. We encourage
you to share the link with your friends and family.
To participate in the auction, you need to register at https://
SJVBIDSFORKIDS.givesmart.com or text SJVBIDSFORKIDS
to 76278. Bidders will be responsible for paying immediately upon
winning, and must cover shipping costs or coordinate pick-up of their
items/certificates from St John Vianney (“SJV”). Instructions will be sent
to the winners after the auction closes. (Only domestic shipping can be
provided.)
May I pay by check or other methods of payment?
Upon registering, you will be asked to provide credit card information.
Bidders will need to authorize their winning bid charges to that credit
card immediately after the auction closes. Any remaining balances will be
charged to your card on file on Monday, March 8, 2021.
If you would like to make an alternate payment method, please contact
Cari Dries at cweber@uwalumni.com prior to 12 PM Noon on Sunday,
March 7, 2021. SJV accepts cash and checks. Please send check
payments to the SJV Parish office or deliver when you pick up your items.
How do I pick up my items or have them shipped to
me?
To receive your items, payment must be received in order to coordinate
delivery/pick-up of your item.
Pick-up of items will be available at 1305 Lexington Court, Brookfield, WI
on Monday, March 8th, Wednesday, March 10th and Friday, March 12th
from 8am to 7pm. We will require a signature upon pick-up. Instructions
will be sent to winners after the auction closes.
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For delivery, we will add any shipping and handling costs to your
balance on GiveSmart for you to authorize payment. Once we have
received payment confirmation for the shipping costs, we will package
the item and choose the mail carrier at our discretion. If you would like to
add insurance for the shipment, please let us know and we will add the
incremental charge to your GiveSmart card on file. Is pooled bidding an option?
**If SJV is not contacted by March 12, 2021 for pick-up, delivery or If desired, a pool of bidders can collectively bid together on an auction
shipping on an item, the item will be forfeited and will be used again to package. The pool should designate a primary bidder who places bids
benefit SJV.** on behalf of the group. If the primary bidder wins, the winning bid can
be prorated across the bidder accounts of those in the pool. Bidders
Can I still donate an item to the auction? must contact Cari Dries at cweber@uwalumni.com before the end of the
evening to request the proper allocation.
Thank you for your interest. We are no longer accepting auction item
donations for the 2021 Bids for Kids auction. In lieu of donating, please
consider supporting SJV via a monetary donation equal to the value of Proviso
your item. Alternatively, if you would like to donate something for the Checks are to be made payable to St. John Vianney.
next auction, please let us know.
Every reasonable effort has been made to describe each auction package
How do I start and continue my bidding? correctly. For packages requiring reservations, guests should contact the
donor as soon as possible to arrange a mutually agreeable date. Please
Browse the Silent Auction and start bidding on your favorite items! Place carefully note restrictions and expiration dates when placing bids. All
your bid on selected items, set a maximum bid if desired, and GiveSmart items must be picked up during the dates indicated above.
will continue to keep you in the running until you reach your maximum
bid. All sales are final. No exchanges, transfers, or refunds on packages
except where specified. There will be no cash given for the value of any
How can I keep active and know if I am outbid or package. Package values have been provided by donors and are not
have won an item? guaranteed for tax or any other purposes. The amount you pay above
the value may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Please
You will be notified via text if you have been outbid. Keep an eye on your consult your tax advisor to determine the deductible portion of any
favorite items! If you are NOT receiving the text messages, make sure you winning bids. For reasons of confidentiality, SJV will not disclose the
have the correct mobile number under your profile. The texts will continue name of a winning bidder.
to notify you when you have been outbid or reached your maximum bid.
When the silent auction closes, you will also receive a text message if you
For all other questions, please email cweber@uwalumni.com.
won any items.
Thank you for your support of the 2021 St. John Vianney Bids for Kids!
I’m having difficulties using GiveSmart. Are there
steps I can follow to make sure I’m able to bid?
Please see GiveSmart video and information provided on pages 14-16 to
view instructions for registering and making auction bids.
To watch a video of how to bid: https://vimeo.com/322061296
18 19PELOTON RAFFLE Silent Auction
Will Close at 9 PM
Super Silent
50’s
Class Baskets
100’s
Sign-Up Parties
200’s
SJV Experiences
300’s
Sports & Recreation
400’s
Beauty & Wellness
Work your way up the leaderboard! Purchase raffle tickets for $10 each for a chance to
win a Peloton Bike along with an $800 Visa gift card to cover the cost to the All-Access
500’s
Membership subscription and Peloton accessories. All-Access Membership provides access
to live and on-demand classes with diverse class types and motivating instructors. Delivery Home
and set-up is included. 600’s
Multiple entries are allowed and encouraged. There is no limit on the number of tickets
being sold. One winner will be selected at 3pm on March 6th, 2021 at St. John Vianney’s Wine & Dine
Parish Office. The winner does not need to be present to win. 700’s
Donated by the following families: Donaldsons, Dwyers, Fiedlers, Harimans, Janusiak- Kids & Family
Schroeders, Klement-Tassones, Lawrences, Maidas, Manzos, McRaes, Mineaus, Najams,
Quandts, Rudeks, Russells, Schoens, Sloanes, and Wessings
800’s
Value: $2,995
Travel & Leisure
900’s
Fashion
1000’s
20 21Theme: Technology Upgrade Package: Apple 8th Gen IPad,
Airpods & Zugu Case
Class BASKETs 3rd Grade
Chairs (Mrs. Otten’s Class): Liz Lawrence, Monica O’Brien,
Since class parties were not possible this summer, the classes instead came Shannon Wessing
together to create unique baskets that will be part of the silent auction. Theme: Camping In Style
Room parents from each St. John Vianney homeroom collaborated with their
class to create these offerings. The class that brings in the most donations
will receive a Yo Mama frozen yogurt party! THANK YOU to our class gift 4th Grade
chairs! Chairs (Ms. Bremer’s Class): Colleen Hernandez, Nicole Positano
Theme: Get Movin’ on a New Hoverboard Package & A Day at
K3 the LifeSpa Package
Chairs (Mrs. Emily Kosterman’s Class): Carissa Krause, Elizabeth Novak
Theme: Cooking with Kids
5th Grade
Chairs (Mrs. Grzeszczak’s Class): Mary Culligan, Laura Russell
K4 Chairs (Mrs. Scaffidi’s/Mrs. Madsen’s Class): Jennifer Bergin,
Chairs (Mrs. Jaeger’s/Mrs. Lyles-Schwarz’ Class): Molly Conway, Allison Rusch
Colleen Gilbert Theme: Nintendo Switch Package & Tree Climbing and Outdoor
Chairs (Mrs. Vehmeier’s Class): Marriner Altmann, Molly Nelson Adventure Package
Theme: Adventure for Two
6th Grade
K5 Chair (Mrs. Schroeder’s Class): Kris Derwinski
Chairs (Mrs. McRae’s Class): Liz Prudlow, Ashley Smith Theme: Family Game Night
Theme: A Date Night You Won’t Forget Experience
7th Grade
1st Grade Chairs (Mr. Rogaczewski’s Class): Kelly Mangan, Karen Parks
Chairs (Mrs. Lange’s Class): Hayley Larkin, Maria Maida, Chairs (Mr. Stemper’s Class): Allison Rusch, Jen Schultz
Shannon Wessing Theme: Walking on Air with Airpods Pros Package; You Deserve
Chairs (Mrs. Van Rixel’s Class): Nicole Bourne, Liz Lawrence a Break Package; & The Outdoor Hostess with the Mostest
Theme: The American Girl Dream Package & Are You Ready for a Package
Yeti Package
8th Grade
2nd Grade Chair (Mrs. Reitinger’s Class): Heather Druley
Chairs (Mrs. Klement’s Class): Kelli Melzer, Meghan Oujiri Chair (Mrs. Synold’s Class): Christine Rudek
Chairs (Ms. Novy’s Class): Maggie Enlund, Courtney Houfek Theme: A Backyard Traeger Grill Package
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Golden Ticket Raffle
Custom Built Raised Garden Beds
Have you heard of Joanna Gaines? Have
you dreamed of serving your family
dinner from your own garden? The SJV
Cub Scout Pack 71 is donating two
custom made, raised garden beds for
the 2021 growing season! SJV Cub
master, Chad Smith, will meet with the
winner of this item to determine what design will best suit the winner’s
needs. The scouts will then construct, install, and fill the box(es) in spring
2021 with plants of your choosing. The SJV Cub Scouts will donate all
materials, plants and labor. Take gardening inspiration from Joanna
1 Quarter (1/4) Side of Locally Raised Purebred Angus Beef
Gaines’ series “Magnolia Table” and her two books plus your 1-year
w/ Freezer Chest
subscription to Magnolia Magazine. Use your $100 gift card to Stein’s to
Stock your new 9 cubic foot freezer with a locally raised, all natural,
purchase your favorite gardening accessories, and let the joy of glorious
hormone free, high quality purebred Angus beef from Lone Oak Angus
gardening begin!
Farm. The purchase of this 1/4 side of beef will allow you to fill your freezer
with roasts, steaks, and ground beef cut and packaged to your specifications
Donated by: Chad Smith & SJV Cub Scout Pack 71
(choice of thickness and cuts). Your meat will be available for delivery to
Value: $2,000
your house in 2-3 months (delivery included). A 1/4 side of beef yields
approximately 120 pounds of meat; suitable for a family of four for one year
or to split with a friend. Lone Oak Angus prides itself on supplying quality
beef that was conscientiously cared for. Custom cutting and packaging
Jake’s Dinner for 6 with
will be done at Lake Geneva Country Meats, and flash frozen for sealing
Limo Ride
your purchase properly to allow for storage of up to 1 year. Delivery to be
Enjoy an evening at this beautiful
coordinated after auction.
120-year-old barn, built in 1960, that
houses an amazing American Steakhouse.
Donated by: Lone Oak Angus Farm (Jennifer & Dustin Henningfeld) and Jodi
The perfect blend of refined and rustic,
& Greg Spielbauer
vintage and contemporary, you and your
Value: $1,200
five friends will enjoy an intimate and very
special chef’s dinner for 6 people. Your customized dinner menu, with
seasonal ingredients and inventive preparations and wine pairings, will be
served to you in the cozy private dining room. Eat, drink and be merry
as a private driver manages your ride to and from the restaurant. Your
chauffeur driven, Uptown vehicle will pick up you and your five other guests
in the Brookfield area and safely return you home after dinner and drinks.
$1,000 Cash Prize Expires 2022.
One thousand dollars cash you can enjoy any way you want to!
Value: $1,000 Donated by: Jake’s, Uptown Motors
Value: $1,000
26 27Backyard Pizza Party All Done for You!
Be our Guest, Be our Guest, put our pizza to the test! Bid to win a pizza
party on us for a night not to miss!
The Henningfeld’s home will be yours for the evening while they host a 24
person adult pizza party and feed you wood-fired pizza from their
outdoor pizza oven. Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages included!
1 Week Stay at Waterfront, Door County, Wisconsin Home Sit back and express your own creative side and throw your own pie!
Make special memories with your family this summer (or fall 2021) while
you enjoy a one-week stay in a quaint country cabin in the woods in Win this item and you can throw a party, have a date night, and not have
southern Door County that sleeps a family of six. Your beautiful home away to lift a finger! The winning bidder will work with the hosts for a mutually
from home is situated on Clark Lake (the second largest inland lake in Door agreed upon date during Summer 2021.
County) only 20 minutes away from many popular tourist attractions Door
County has to offer. Enjoy tranquil privacy while you sip your morning Hosted by:
coffee on the outdoor deck overlooking nature or sip your evening cocktails Jennifer & Dusty Henningfeld
at the cozy fire pit. Take the kayaks, canoes, or stand up paddleboard out Kelli and Kurt Melzer
for a spin on the lake to enjoy nature or do a bit of fishing. Other nearby
activities include hiking, biking, boat rentals and tours, shopping, drive in Wine provided by:
theater, mini golf, casual and fine dining and so much more. So much family Greg and Louise Berg
fun and special memories to be made. This special space can be yours any
week of June 2021 or a mutually agreed upon week for Fall 2021. Please know any dietary restrictions can be honored.
Donated by: The Pentler Family Donated by: Dusty & Jennifer Henningfeld, Kelli & Kurt Melzer, and
Value: $3,000 Louise & Greg Berg
Value: Priceless
28 291 Week Stay in Palm Desert, California
Full Package of Orthodontia Care by Dr. Jim Schmidt All 5-star review condo in the Desert Falls Country Club Community in
of Uniquely You Orthodontics beautiful Palm Desert, California. Enjoy 7 days 6 nights at an oasis in the
Just like the teachers at SJV, the team at Uniquely You Orthodontics desert! The upper unit condo has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Two king
strives to be exceptional always…in all ways! We provide cutting edge sized beds and a convertible queen sofa bed will sleep six comfortably,
orthodontic care that is customized to the unique needs and desires of seven if using our twin airbed. This upper unit offers privacy, with a great
each patient. patio view overlooking the largest of 22 heated pools and hot tubs in
the complex and the beautiful San Jacinto mountains as a backdrop.
This package includes comprehensive orthodontic care, which includes Wireless internet and cable included. There are smart TVs in the living
EVERYTHING from start to finish. Invisalign and surgical cases excluded. room and den as well as a TV in the master bedroom. The spacious
EARLY morning and EVENING hours available. As an SJV family, UYO kitchen is fully stocked with both a Keurig coffee maker and an automatic
embraces the privilege to serve this community and look forward to the drip maker, toaster oven, dishwasher, microwave and more! There is
opportunity to create a beautifully unique smile for your child. also a BRAND NEW gas grill on the spacious patio. Washer and dryer
also included in the condo. Enjoy a thriving shopping and arts scene and
Donated by: Dr. Jim Schmidt, Uniquely You Orthodontics near-by excursions such as Joshua Tree National Park, the Palm Springs
Value: $6,000 Aerial Tramway and countless mountain trails for hiking. Bring your clubs
and golf at one of the dozens of spectacular golf courses! This is the
perfect getaway! Children are welcome! Nearest airports include Palm
Springs International, LAX, and Ontario Airport.
It is available for a mutually agreed upon date with the owner and must
be used within one year of the date of purchase so it expires March 6,
2022. Check out the property at the following link and to see availability.
https://www.vrbo.com/1884253
Donated by The Lodes Family
Value: $2,400
30 31Celebrity Chef Gourmet Dinner for 10*
Support La Dolce Vita Italian style as you are wined and dined in style. You
and 9 friends will enjoy an evening of custom cocktails, amazing appetizers,
delicious dinner and decadent dessert prepared by Celebrity chef, Principal
Brian Shimon and his Sous Chef, Associate Principal Deb Blaha.
After 4 years of living in Italy, Mr. Shimon came to appreciate ‘from scratch’
Italian cooking. He has perfected a special Italian menu to make this eve-
ning spectacular for you and your friends.
Sunset Sail on Lake Michigan
One-of-a-kind Menu to include: Enjoy the experience of sailing the open waters of Lake Michigan aboard
Prosciutto wrapped shrimp a 38-foot sailboat with up to eight guests. Cathy and Don Czaplicki wel-
Brushetta alla pomadoro come you aboard their “19th Hole” McKinley Marina based sailboat for
a stunning sunset cruise.
Spaghetti alla carbonara e farfalle al pesto, pane Italanio
Insallata caprese
Take in the Milwaukee skyline, enjoy light fare and drinks, and feel the
Sorbet corso calming touch of the gentle waves.
Chicken saltimbocca, risotto e funghi, verdure arrosto
Sail date will be mutually agreed upon during the summer 2021. Be
Tiramisu prepared to be inspired to buy your own boat!
Limoncello (secret Italian family recipe)
Donated by: Cathleen & Donald Czaplicki
This dinner will take place at la casa Sloane the evening of Saturday July Value: Priceless
24, or a mutually agreed upon date in the summer of 2022. Don’t miss out
on this spectacular Italian dining experience!
Everything will be taken care of by The Sloanes and Chefs Shimon & Blaha.
Donated by: Brian Shimon, Deb Blaha, Amy & John Sloane
Value: Priceless
32 33THANK YOU 34 35
Chairpersons Committee Members
Words cannot express how much appreciation we have for all the countless Many thanks ... the greatest gift you can give someone is time.
hours of time and dedication these individuals spent supporting La Dolce Thank you for your generous gift of time!
Vita. You are all rock stars, and Bids could not have happened without you!
Thank you all so very much! Tanya Baynes
Acquisitions/Solicitations: Shannon Wessing Cari Dries
Auction Booklet Development: Angela Bravata, Brittany McCollum, Samantha Erkes
Amy Sloane
Heather Ferber
Class Videos: Tanya Baynes
Colleen Gilbert
Communications: Angela Bravata
Brian Herczeg
GiveSmart Support: Cari Dries, Jennie Minessale Katie Herczeg
Logo: Angela Bravata Hayley Larkin
Raffles: Heather Ferber, Amy Sloane, Shannon Wessing Elizabeth Lawrence
Pre-recorded Virtual Auction Content: Angela Bravata, Shannon Maria Maida
Wessing
Kate McRae
Sponsorship: Heather Ferber
Jennie Minessale
Student Portraits: Tanya Baynes Monica O’Brien
Thank You Notes: Heather Ferber, Amy Sloane, Shannon Wessing Mary Pentler
Virtual Auction Script: Amy & John Sloane Pam Pyzyk
Website Development and Management: Angela Bravata Shannon Wessing
36 37Appreciation Majic Productions, Inc. for the production of the
evening’s live virtual event.
Elizabeth Matzke for helping with ads and Room Parent
The Bids auction came together under a completely new
virtual premise! This unchartered territory could not have communication.
come together without the help and talents of some
amazing people. Thank you so much for your steadfast Kate McRae for helping coordinate the teacher’s
assistance, phenomenal ideas, and unwavering dedication donations.
to making this event a success! A huge thank you to the
following individuals: Brittany McCollum for all of your creativity with the
beautiful ads.
The whole acquisitions team for all of the hard work in
getting donations and for all of the laughter! The Parish Office for assisting with the raffle tickets sales.
All the amazing room parents that went above and Mary and John Pentler for all of your extra efforts with
beyond to communicate new ‘asks’ and coordinate the acquisitions.
amazing class baskets.
Janelle Peterson and Mary Claire Barker for assisting with
Tanya Baynes for photographing and videotaping our so many projects including raffle ticket coordination,
kids at school. weekly announcements, picture labeling, and design of
the coolest airplane ticket for registration.
Angela Bravata for her amazing creativity and countless
hours spent on the graphics, website design, booklet and Pam Pyzyk for helping package all the booklets and kid
most everything that was the ‘face’ of La Dolce Vita! photos for our school families.
Cari Dries for her legal expertise as well as her dedication Brian Shimon for his support and flexibility!
to making sure GiveSmart was a well-oiled machine.
Thank you for always lending an ear and a glass of wine! Denise Thomas, our phenomenal Emcee and Auctioneer.
Heather Ferber for her support, wisdom, mentorship, Shannon Wessing for her creativity, hard work, and
and unwavering commitment to help make this ‘new’ organization around acquisitions, fundraising, and virtual
Bids a successful event. Thank you for being our best auction content. Thank you for volunteering so much
cheerleader! time and providing amazing guidance while making it so
fun!
Gary Ferrar for providing engaging and fun
entertainment. Zilli’s, our caterer, who provided incredible meals for all
of us to enjoy before the gala.
Liz Lawrence for helping with the GiveSmart silent
auction pictures.
38 3930 YEAR HISTORY
2001 CHILDREN ARE A GIFT FROM HEAVEN
SJV Activity Center
Sheila Baker ~ Julie Nelson
OF BIDS FOR KIDS 2003 DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC?
SJV Activity Center
CeeCee Ceman ~ Cathy Radler ~ Kristi Sandstrom
Bids for Kids Co-Chairs 2005 MARDI GRAS
From Years Past… SJV Activity Center
Amy Abplanalp ~ Heidi McCormack ~ Jill Neimon
1991 BIDS FOR KIDS 2007 BUILDING OUR FUTURE, PRESERVING THE PAST
Zorba’s SJV Activity Center and Cafeteria
Anne Brzezinski Eileen Brennan ~ Roxanne Kane ~ Michelle Paris
1992 BIDS FOR KIDS 2009 THE EMERALD BALL
Zorba’s SJV Activity Center
Anne Brzezinski ~ Deb Donaldson Terri Gross ~ Michelle Paloucek
1993 A SHAMROCK SAFARI 2011 DINNER AT TIFFANY’S
Zoo Peck Pavilion at Milwaukee County Zoo SJV Activity Center
Marilyn Hart ~ Susan Honkamp Terri Gross ~ Michelle Paloucek
1995 A NIGHT ON THE TOWN 2013 PURE SJV
SJV Activity Center SJV Activity Center
Lori Baldwin ~ Sally Cummings Terri Gross
1997 GO FOR BAROQUE 2015 UNDER THE MOROCCAN MOON
SJV Activity Center SJV Activity Center
Joannie Grzesiak ~ Julie Hickey Amy DiPiazza ~ Victoria Alberts
1999 REACH FOR THE STARS 2017 THE GREAT GATSBY GALA
SJV Activity Center Hilton Milwaukee City Center
Elly Bruders ~ Donna McCormack Elizabeth Lange ~ Laura Russell
2019 A NIGHT TO SHINE
Milwaukee Marriott West
Heather Ferber ~ Melissa Kharitou ~ Suzy Koehn 41Dear Family and Friends of SJV, The following section is a representation of the many devoted businesses, families and friends that have dedicated themselves to supporting SJV. We are blessed to have amazing, loyal, hard working teachers and administrators all with the single focus of preparing our children for success in the world and in life. They can not do it alone. These pages are just a small part of the strong community that makes SJV such a wonderful place to send our children. It will thrive with your present and future support. Let’s continue to build the SJV community, together. When we all work together, we can achieve so much more! Enjoy the night! - Bids for Kids Auction Committee
Radiology of Waukesha, s.c. is proud to support
St. John Vianney Catholic School and their
La Dolce Vita auction fundraiser.
Jennifer T. Bergin, M.D.
Director of Breast Imaging
Proud parent of two St. John Vianney students
with one a recent graduate.
radiologywaukesha.com
von Briesen & Roper, s.c. is proud to support
St. John Vianney Catholic School and their
La Dolce Vita auction fundraiser.
Patrick M. Bergin
St. John Vianney School Committee
Member and proud SJV parent. vonbriesen.com
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