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EXPLORERS CLUB ANNUAL DINNER 2005
Waldorf=Astoria Hotel, New York City
Shh! Silent Auction Sneak Preview
 The Silent Auction has become a very popular feature of the Annual Dinner. It is made possible through the generosity of our members, who donate beautiful artifacts, trips and adventures, and explorer-ready gear to be auctioned. We will be conducting the Silent Auction from 5:15pm until 8:00pm in the East Foyer; and the winners will be announced beginning at 9:00pm.
 Enjoy browsing the lots, bidding, and buying! The revenue generated through the Silent Auction is a critical source of income for the Club's operations and programs, thereby advancing the mission and objectives.
Sneak a peak, below, at just a few of the exciting lots to be offered. A full print catalogue featuring lot numbers and donor names will be available at the Waldorf the night of the Annual Dinner.
 Lots 100: Trips & Excursions
- 1 week in a furnished house for 4 people in Veaux, Provence.
- 4-day rafting expedition in Costa Rica for 2 people.
- 4 nights on Little St. Simons Island off the coast of Georgia.
- 1 week in a Roman penthouse for 2 people.
- 4 nights for 2 people at a private Berkshire Estate.
Lots 200: Day Trips & Services
- Dinner for 6 at Aston Magna Estate in Great Barrington, MA.
- Dinner for 2 at 21 Club with a Patron of Exploration and President Emerita.
- 6-course lunch for 4 at Oak Summit Vineyard, NY.
- Private tour of American Museum of Natural History's Dinosaur Halls for 6 people.
- Private tour of The Explorers Club with the Communications Director, followed by wine and cheese in the Trophy Room, for 8 people.
- Diving emergency training course plus tour of Hyperbaric Facility at Duke University Medical Center.
- VIP tour of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and lunch with Observatory Director.
- Ride in 1961 Morgan sports car, and rally from Westchester to Connecticut, lunch included.
- Gourmet picnic and tree-climbing lesson in Florida.
Lot 300: Books & Publications
- Autographed Walter Cronkite book We Interrupt This Broadcast.
- First edition book Seven Came Through by Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker.
- Set of 5 instructional videos for polo with Tom Goodspeed.
- Autographed Carol Amore book and DVD 20 Ways to Track a Tiger.
Lot 400: Art & Photography
- Photo of Panama Canal construction, circa 1910.
- Map of North Africa, circa 1836.
- Map of Western Australia, circa 1833.
- Map of New Zealand, circa 1838.
- Framed photograph by Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic entitled "Giraffe in Mist".
- Framed watercolor painting by Alison Nichols entitled "Striped Stallion".
- Unframed Walton Ford etching.
- Maple-framed mono-print by Alexa Saxton entitled "Trees".
- 10 antique Korean folk art painted panels depicting nature's beauty.
Lot 500: Gear & Garments
- UV hand-held water purifier.
- Scuba equipment including fins, gloves, mask, and wetsuit.
- EV2 tent
Lot 600: Decorative Items
  
- Yanomami Indian basket from Venezuelan Amazon.
- Canadian Eskimo soapstone carving of a walrus with ivory tusks, signed by Gideon Qauqjuaq.
- William Yeoward decanter and silver champagne bucket with stand.
- Replica Mayan burial mosaic mask from Guatemala.
- Cannonball ammonite from Yorkshire, England.
- Antique Persian kesham rug 10 x 14 ft.
- Set of 3 hand-crafted numbered miniatures from the Vanguards of Exploration series: Mallory & Irvine, Lewis & Clark, Apollo 11.
- Wedding kimono, fully lined Japanese silk, early 20th century.
- Set of table linen, including 8 placemats, 8 napkins, and 1 runner. All hand-embroidered.
- A Japanese haori or man's long jacket. Silk with interior panel of a landscape scene.
- English sterling silver set of 6 grapefruit spoons and 1 knife with a bone handle. In original box and never used.
Please direct inquiries to:
S. Jean Spence
Silent Auction Registrar/Manager
silentauction@explorers.org
ECAD 2005 Silent Auction Chairs
Ann Volkwein MR'94
Tony Saxton MN'04
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