2008 Spring Gala
Dinner Dance &
Silent Auction

President's Message

2007 Spring Gala
Dinner Dance:
In Review

2006 Spring Gala

2005 Spring Gala

2008 Spring Gala Dinner Dance

Dear Scituate Library Supporter:

The award-winning investigative reporter and Agatha Award literary award recipient, Hank Phillippi Ryan, will be the guest author at the Scituate Library Foundation's Sixth Annual Spring Gala Dinner Dance & Silent Auction on Friday evening, May 23rd at the Barker Tavern.

Ms. Ryan, has been a 7-NEWS reporter at WHDH-TV in Boston for the past 22 years. She is a highly prized professional with more than 50 prestigious awards from news organizations all over the world including 24 Emmy awards. Most recently, she won two Emmys in 2004 and another in 2005 for her investigative and consumer reporting. She also won an Edward R. Murrow Award (her 10TH) for her investigative series Cause for Alarm.

Hank recently added “author” to her impressive resumé. Her journalism background, coupled with real-life experiences, has produced a series of books that are fast-paced, entertaining and always with an interesting twist. Her first novel, Prime Time, recently won an Agatha (Christie) Award, and is a nominee for a “Romantic Book Review Choice Award.” Prime Time and Face Time (her latest novels), are best sellers. Air Time and Drive Time will be published later this year.

More information can be found on Ms. Ryan 's website.

During the past five years the SLF's black-tie optional Spring Gala has become “the social and cultural event of the year" in Scituate, while raising more than $100,000 for the Foundation's endowment fund.

At the present time, there are a limited number of 2008 Gala tickets available for purchase. Gala tickets may be purchased online or by contacting Art Dunphy at (781) 544-0070.

We also invite you or your employer to consider sponsoring the 2008 Gala Dinner Dance. Circle Sponsorship level details can be reviewed by clicking here.

And finally, we are always in need for quality items for our Silent Auction. If you have tickets to a sporting or theatre event, a vacation cottage or time-share, painting, sporting goods item, gift certificate, or anything else that would make a good Silent Auction item, let us know, we would appreciate your tax deductible contribution.

Thank you for your continued support of the Scituate Library Foundation.

2008 Silent Auction

When Is the 2008 Silent Auction?
On Friday, May 23, the Scituate Library Foundation will hold its Seventh Annual Spring Gala Dinner Dance and Silent Auction at the Barker Tavern. Each year, the Foundation Board of Directors distributes this Sealed Bid Form to interested bidders who are unable to attend the gala but want to access the silent auction items. Click here to download the Sealed Bid Form. (214k)

How Does the Sealed Bid Form Work?
Following the closing of all on-site bids at the gala dinner dance, all sealed bids will then be opened and compared. The highest bidder wins the auction item. In the event of tying sealed bids, the earliest time/date stamp of receipt at the Library will be considered the item winner.

What Happens if I Don’t Win the Item?
All non-winning bids will have their Sealed Bid Form(s), check or payment information returned to them immediately following the gala. NOTE: Checks will be returned uncashed and none of your financial information will be recorded by the Foundation.


2008 SILENT AUCTION ITEMS UP FOR BID

#1 Autographed Jersey from Red Sox Pitching Sensation Daisuke Matsuzaka. Value: Priceless! Minimum Bid: $300.00. (Live Auction Item)

#2. Framed Collection of Baseball Cards. The entire 1975 Red Sox team; the year of Carlton Fisk’s famous World Series home run. Donated by Bruce Marshman. Value: $150.00. Minimum Bid: $100.00. (Live Auction Item)

#3. Fall into Nantucket. Enjoy a two-night, three-day weekend stay in September in a beautiful four-bedroom cottage on Nantucket. A great family reunion opportunity or a weekend with friends. Donated by Greg & Betsy Dousa. Value: Priceless! Minimum Bid: $1,000.00.

#4. Cinderella Limo Service. Limo service (up to 8 people) to serve as your carriage to a special night out (anniversary, sporting event, prom). Share with friends, or host an unforgettable outing! Donated by JB Livery Service and John Koulopoulos. Value: $500.00. Minimum Bid: $250.00.

#5. Red Sox/Texas Rangers Tickets. Two (2) front row box seat tickets to the Red Sox/Texas Rangers game 8/13/08. Six seats away from the Red Sox dugout! Donated by McCall & Almy/Jim Canfield. Value: Priceless! Minimum Bid: $150.00.

#6. A Complete Dell Computer. A Dell GX260, P4, 2.0 GHz, 1Gig RAM, DVD & CDRW, 40 Gig Hard drive, Optical Mouse, Keyboard AND 15” Dell LCD,(Flat Panel), Monitor. Also include MS Windows XP Pro, Open Office and AVG anti-virus for one year. Donated by DCS (Doyle Computer Services). Value: $559.99. Minimum Bid: $300.00.

#7. Two, Signed Novels and Immortality! Signed, First Edition copy of Prime Time, investigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan's bestselling mystery, plus a signed first edition of the best selling Face Time. But that’s not all! Hank will also NAME A CHARACTER in her novel-in-progress, Drive Time, after you or a loved one. Immortality for you, someone in the family or even your pet! Donated by Hank Phillipi Ryan. Value: Priceless! Minimum Bid: $100.00.

#8. The Spit: Original Artwork by Cohasset Artist Tina Watson. This beautiful work of art is on display at the Scituate Library. Donated by Tina Watson. Value: $300.00. Minimum Bid $175.00.

#9. Foursome with Carts at Hatherly Country Club. Enjoy the beautiful vistas
before Memorial Day or after Labor Day this year. Donated by Richard Kerrigan.
Value: $300.00. Minimum Bid: $150.00.

#10. Summer Reading: For Adults Only! Meet one-on-one with the Scituate Town Library Adult Librarian to discuss your reading interests. You will receive a personalized summer reading list, a gift certificate to Front Street Books, plus lots of goodies to help you provision for a day at the beach! Front Street Books will also include two (2) tickets to the upcoming Claire Cook Release Party! Value: Priceless! Minimum Bid: $150.00.

#11. Northeastern Univ. Hockey. Four tickets to a 2008/09 Northeastern Univ. hockey game at Matthews Arena (TBA). Donated by Jack Grinold and the Husky Organization. Value: $120.00. Minimum Bid: $75.00.

#12. Wine of the Month Club. Hand-selected wines sent directly to your home each month. Always have something new to serve and enjoy! Value: $700. 00. Minimum Bid: $550.00.

#13. Dinner for Two (2) at Barker Tavern. A $100.00 gift certificate (excluding alcohol, tax and gratuity). Donated by Becky Smith. Value: $100.00. Minimum Bid: $55.00.

#14. James Tringale Family Portrait Sitting. An 11" x 14" Portrait (sitting fee and print). Donated by Scituate's distinguished photographer. Value: $500. 00. Minimum Bid: $350.00.

#15. Boston University/University of Michigan Hockey Tickets. Four (4) tickets to the BU/UM Hockey game on 10/25/08 at Agannis Arena. Donated by BU Coach Jack Parker. Value: $120.00. Minimum Bid: $75.00.

#16. Summer Escape for Children. Meet one-on-one with Scituate Town Library's own Children's Librarian to discuss your children's interests and reading levels. Receive a personalized summer reading list for each child in your family, a gift certificate to Front Street Books, and surprises to help your kids day on the porch (or in the tent,
or on a road trip...) even more fun! Donated by SLF and Front Street Books.
Value: Priceless! Minimum Bid: $100.00.

#17. $100 Gift Certificate from Cohasset Jewelers. Find a perfect surprise for someone special (like yourself!) at this family-owned, impeccable shop. Donated by Cohasset Jewelers. Value: $100.00. Minimum Bid: $60.00.

#18. Bobbie Jones Putter. Handcrafted for you in St. Andrew's Scotland, this unique club will be the envy of the course. Donated by SLF. Value: $695. 00. Minimum Bid: $400.00.

#19. A Weekday Foursome with Carts at Widow's Walk Golf Course. Enjoy a challenging day on Scituate's own course. Donated by: Widow's Walk Golf Course. Value: $192.00. Minimum Bid: $125.00.

#20. Red Sox/Cleveland Indians. Two (2) Red Sox/Indians tickets on 9/22 (Section 22, Row 10, seats 7 and 8). Donated by John Koulopoulos. Value: $90.00. Minimum Bid: $50.00.

#21. Original Watercolor Painting by Betty Tufankjian. Painting will be on display in the Scituate Library. Donated by Betty Tufankjian. Value and Bid details are available at the library.

#22. Flower of the Month Club. Imagine fresh flower arrangements delivered to your door once a month. A thoughtful gift for anyone (or yourself!). Value: $750.00. Minimum Bid: $550.00.

#23. Kennedy Gardens Gift Certificate. Find inspiration for your own home or garden with a $50.00 gift certificate to Scituate's own garden center. Donated by Kennedy Gardens. Value: $50.00. Minimum Bid: $35.00.

#24. Bruins Tickets. Two (2) tickets (date TBD). Enjoy these amazing season ticket seats behind the Bruins' net (Section 7, Row 26, Seats 1 and 2). Donated by John Koulopoulos. Value: $150. 00. Minimum Bid: $100.00.

#25. Heritage Premium Putter Delux. Handmade in St. Andrew's Scotland, this
one-of-a-kind club will put you "on tour"! Donated by SLF. Value: $795.00.
Minimum Bid: $450.00.

#26. Red Sox/Baltimore Orioles Tickets. Two (2) Red Sox right field grandstand
tickets for the 6/11 Orioles game. (Section 8, Row 11) Donated by Adria Gallagher. Value: $60. 00. Minimum Bid: $40.00.

#27. Sunday Stick: A Truly Unique Item. Seemingly a walking stick, this handmade item from Scotland has a "putter" handle. In days of ole, "frittering pastimes" – like golf – were discouraged on the Sabbath. Smart folks realized they could flip over their "walking sticks" on the town green after services and practice their putting! Donated by SLF. Value: $650. 00. Minimum Bid: $375.00.

#28. Weekday Foresome with Carts (18 holes) at the Scituate Country Club. Donated by the SCC. Value: $200.00. Minimum Bid: $100.00.

#29. Bruins Hockey Stick. Signed by the 2008 Bruins hockey team. Donated by the Boston Bruins. Value: Priceless! Minimum Bid: $150.00.

#30. Boston College/Harvard Hockey Tickets. Four (4) tickets for the BC vs Harvard hockey game at Conte Forum on November 28th at 7:00pm. Donated by BC Coach Jerry York. Value $120.00; Minimum bid $75.00

#31. An Original Oil Painting. Offered for bid by Cape Cod artist Richard Sparre, and on display at the Scituate Library. Donated by Glen Fields. Value: $350.00 Minimum Bid: $175.00.

#32. $300.00 Gift Certificate for Wood Carved Sign. Hand-carved house number plaque with shell or similar design. Donated by Paul & Sheila Kukstis, Kukstis Woodcarving. Minimum Bid $150.00.

#33 "Hall of Famer" Steve Nelson's #57 Autographed Patriot's Jersey. Former All Pro linebacker, Steve Nelson, is one of the most celebrated members in Patriot history. Named to the Patriot Hall of Fame in 1993, his #57 jersey is one of only seven jerseys retired. Donated by Lisa Dunphy Hatch, New England Dairy Council Promotion Board. Value: Priceless. Minimum Bid: $250.00.

#34 Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Channel 7 Newsroom. Up to 12 friends will be given a private tour of the 7NEWS Studios in Boston. You will visit the anchor desk, weather center and see a working newsroom in action. Donated by Channel 7. Value: Priceless. Minimum Bid: $100.00.