BANQUET & SILENT AUCTION

2023 BANQUET SILENT AUCTION

Preview the exciting slate of silent auction items that will be available for bidding at the New Orleans Rowing Club End-Of-Year Banquet on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the Southern Yacht Club!

First Look at New Orleans’ Newest Fitness Concept: ErgoFit Three-Month Unlimited Membership

Get ready for a group fitness experience like never before! Experience New Orleans’ newest fitness concept, owned and operated by our own Hannah and John Huppi. ErgoFit combines indoor rowing, biking, and skiing to create a fun and dynamic full-body cardio workout. You're guaranteed to leave with a sweat and a smile. Come in any time with this three-month, unlimited membership. Class schedule available at goergofit.com

Value: $699

Donated by: Hannah & John Huppi, Owners

“Mardi Gras Mambo” Package: 52 QT Ultra-Light RTIC Mardi Gras Cooler with Pair of 30 oz. Tumblers

Stay in the Mardi-Gras spirit year-round with this 52 QT cooler by RTIC. Engineered to deliver ice retention performance without the weight, the 21 lb., 52 QT Ultra-light cooler makes it easier to take your premium hard-sided cooler as far as your spirit of adventure takes you - even if that’s only as far as St. Charles Avenue! The cooler can multitask as a bench, no-slip stool, tabletop or extra cutting board while keeping ice, perishables and beverages cold. This cooler has a 70-can capacity, holds up to 60 lbs of ice, and boasts an ice retention of 8 days. 30 oz. tumblers are stainless steel, double-wall insulated with splash-proof lid and flip top closures.

Value: $232

Donated by: NORC Juniors Parent

“I Want YOU!” Staycation Package: Set of Four Tickets to The National WWII Museum and Beyond All Boundaries Film with Corksickle Canteen and Two Nights at The Old No. 77 Hotel

The National WWII Museum, widely considered one of the top museums in the nation, tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. Enjoy general admission for four, including a showing of Beyond All Boundaries, a 4D award-winning short film depicting the battles of WWII. This Museum-produced experience is narrated by executive producer Tom Hanks, features dazzling effects, CGI animation, multilayered environments, and first-person accounts from the trenches to the Home Front. Tickets expire March 31, 2024. Paired with a 16 oz Corkcicle Canteen with WWII Museum logo.

Ideally situated just three blocks from the French Quarter, The Old No. 77 Hotel is a fine boutique hotel with a storied history. Home to a rotating art gallery, Provenance Signature Amenities, and Compère Lapin — one of New Orleans’ top restaurants — this enchanting Provenance Hotels property is your gateway to the cultural epicenter of New Orleans.

Value: $696

Donated by: The National World War II Museum, Inc.; NORC Juniors Parent, The Old No. 77 Hotel

"Be Well | Feel Well” 5-Day “Summer Jumpstart” Detox by Yellow Rose Fitness (June 26-30, 2023), and Three 50-minute Custom Stretch Sessions at the Stretch Lab Metairie

Yellow Rose Fitness by Michelle Cox

Jumpstart your healthiest summer! The 5-day reset is a guided, whole foods detox to help you feel better and have more energy without giving up real foods. The package includes enrollment in Group Reset this June, plus one private session of mobility/fascia stretching instruction and a pair of Yoga Tune-Up Balls.

I know you want to feel great in your skin this summer (who doesn’t?!), but I’ll bet you aren’t willing to give up all your favorite foods and starve yourself. Good thing you’ve landed here! I’ve been there and done that – it’s no fun, and I can tell you it doesn’t work for the long haul.

I’m Michelle Cox, a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and I know there’s so much confusing advice out there about how to lose weight and look great for summer. I know what it’s like to try every diet that’s out there, including detoxes that limit what I can eat to just a few items or force me to drink nothing but liquids for days.

I believe in the importance of food as medicine to help heal and nourish the body and to build community. It can shape the ups and downs of mood, sleep, and energy. Learning strategies to manage those ups and downs is what I want to share with you during this detox.

Stretch Lab Metairie

Flexologist assisting with stretch client stretching: improve sports performance, decrease joint pain, deep stretching. The benefits of a professionally assisted stretching routine are tremendous.

Value: $518

Donated by: Yellow Rose Fitness by Michelle Cox; Stretch Lab of Metairie by The Grady Family

World-Class Wolf Gourmet 10-Piece Cookware Set

Wolf, the brand synonymous with delicious results, presents Wolf Gourmet – countertop appliances and kitchen tools that embody the precise control of their larger counterparts. From prepping ingredients to the finished dish, Wolf Gourmet helps ensure the dish you have in mind is the dish you serve. With seven-ply bonded construction and riveted handles designed for comfort, Wolf Gourmet cookware is an unequaled combination of form and function crafted to deliver delicious meals for years to come. For anything from a quick pasta to a multi-course meal for a special occasion, this cookware has even heat distribution, fast heating, and superior heat retention for all your cooking needs. Set includes:

8.5” Skillet
11.5” Skillet
6 Quart Dutch Oven with lid
2 Quart Saucier with lid
3 quart Saucepan with lid
3.5 Quart Saute Pan with lid

Value: $1,299

Donated by: Nordic Kitchens & Baths

“Sip, Sip, Hooray!” Staycation Package - One Night at the International House Hotel (King Room), with Festive Wine Lover’s Tote

International House is a boutique hotel and joyful tribute to New Orleans today - an ensemble of historic architecture, colorful characters, cheerful culture, signature food, and local music unlike any other city in America.

Wine lovers and picnic lovers alike will fight over this adorable striped wine tote (fits six bottles!) filled with everything you need to take the show on the road: three bottles of wine (a bottle each of red, white, and rose) plus a wine stopper, corkscrew, set of four silicone wine cups and a ceramic cheeseboard. Add a bit of fresh cheese, and you’re ready to enjoy the summer!

Value: $344

Donated by: The International House Hotel; Theresa Crean

“Ladies’ Favorites” Package: Elegant 18” Pearl Necklace with 14K Clasp; Lilly Pulitzer Tennis Racket cover and Wine Tote; plus $100 Gift Certificate from ShoeBeDo/NOLA Foot Candy

Be the toast of the town with these colorful pieces from the Lilly Pulitzer collection: a gold-embellished tennis racket cover with shoulder strap and a splashy neoprene wine tote with its own bottle of 2020 F. Stephen Miller Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon! And find the perfect pair of shoes to match with this $100 gift card from ShoeBeDo/NOLA Foot Candy in New Orleans.

For over 45 years, Béjé has offered unmatched wholesale diamond and jewelry prices to the public. Our determined mission to provide unparalleled education and service to our clients has allowed us to grow each year by word of mouth alone. We don’t believe shopping for jewelry should be a stressful endeavor, but instead, the beginning of the means of expressing the perfect message that will reverberate for a lifetime. The gift certificate expires on June 15, 2024.

Value: $685

Donated by: Rachel Templeman; Béjé Wholesale Diamonds & Fine Jewelry

“Do-the-Zoo!” Package: Set of Eight Guest Passes to the Audubon Zoo/Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, with an Adorable Asian Elephant Plush Toy

For the kid in you or the kids in your life, your party of eight can spend a day at either the Audubon Zoo or the Audubon Aquarium. This package includes eight admission certificates for one adult or child, plus an adorable stuffed elephant animal. Valid through December 2023. Please note: The Audubon Aquarium is closed until Summer 2023.

Visit audubonnatureinstitute.org for updated days and hours of operation.

Value: $310

Donated by: Audubon Nature Institute; NORC Juniors Parent

Pair of Original 6” x 8” ‘Half Shell’ Ink Prints on Paper, Ready for Framing

Value: $300

Donated by: Bessie Daschbach

Beautiful Kendra Scott Eliza Lux Necklace

Necklace from the Kendra Scott Color Bar. Designed in yellow Gold with Navy Cats Eye stone.

Value: $80

Donated by: Kendra Scott

“Be in that Number” Who Dat Package: Two Tickets to a Saints Regular Season Game of Your Choice

Two tickets to a Saints Regular Season Game in the Superdome, Section 617. Rank your top three games and receive tickets to one of those games.

Value: $170