Silent Auction to once again benefit Scholarship Fund

The 2014 State Farm Holiday Classic is once again hosting a Silent Auction to benefit the Classic Tournament Scholarship Fund. The Holiday Classic Scholarship Fund was created by the State Farm Holiday Classic basketball tournament to award four, $1,000 scholarships each year to student-athletes from participating schools in our tournament.

The silent auction will take place at the Shirk Center and Normal Community High School Thursday, Friday and Saturday (12/26, 12/27 & 12/29).  On Tuesday (12/30), bidding will only be held at the Shirk Center.

2014 Silent Auction Guidelines (as of 12/16/14)

• All Silent Auction proceeds will be used to fund the Holiday Classic Tournament scholarship fund.
• Minimum bids are indicated on the photo sheets for each auction item.
• Bids should be made in $5 increments.
• Cash, checks, and credit cards will be accepted.
• Bidding will close at a time TBD on Tuesday, December 30th.
• Winners will be contacted by phone or email starting Monday, January 5th.
• Items will be available for pick up or will be mailed immediately after the winners are contacted.
• A portion of the winners’ donations are tax deductible over the fair-market value of the item.

2014 State Farm Holiday Classic Silent Auction Packages Include:

PACKAGE NAME  |  INCLUDED ITEMS  |  VALUE

1. Rocket Man | James Harden autographed mini basketball | $75.00
2. Go You Redbirds 1 | Illinois State University t-shirt, lanyard, and key chain | $27.00
3. See the World | Suzi Davis Travel Bag | $25.00
4. Ray Ray | Ray Ray Armstrong autographed mini football | $30.00
5. Go Nuts! | Beer Nuts gift wrapped pail with assorted nuts and pint glass | $45.99
6. CornBelters | Cornbelters XL t-shirt, XL fitted cap, mini bat, window decal, 4 ticket vouchers | $80.00
7. Ready, Set, Go | Often Running package includes a string back pack, running beanie, two caps, 2 sets of three pairs men’s socks, mittens | $65.00
8. IHSA 1 | IHSA short sleeve polo shirts, Men’s XL and Ladies Medium | $40.00
9. IHSA 2 | IHSA short sleeve polo shirts, Men’s Large, Ladies Large | $40.00
10. Landscaping | Bellas Landscaping- 3 cubic yards double shredded hardwood mulch delivered to a home in Bloomington or Normal | $150.00
11. Bowling | Pheasant Lanes – 1 hour bowling for 6 people, shoe rental included, one 16′ – 1 topping pizza with a pitcher of soda | $59.00
12. Versteeg | Kris Versteeg autographed photo | $30.00
13. Rundblad | David Rundblad autographed photo | $20.00
14. Bear Down | Chicago Bears lazar autographed photo | $10.00
15. Hail to the Chiefs | Peoria Chiefs- 4 dugout seats | $60.00
16. Ramirez | Alexei Ramirez autographed photo | $35.00
17. Tee It Up 1 | Highland Golf Course- Two rounds of golf with cart and Schooners – 2 pounds wings | $48.00
18. Tee It Up 2 | Prairie Vista Golf Course- Two rounds of golf with cart and Schooners- 2 pounds wings | $63.00
19. Tee It Up 3 | The Den at Fox Creek – Two rounds of golf with cart and Tobin’s – (3) $10 vouchers | $88.00
20. Sky’s the Limit | Chicago Sky string bag, wristband, (4) lower bowl tickets | $85.00
21. Food and Fun 1 | Children’s Discovery Museum – Four vouchers and D.P. Dough – (2) $5.00 gift cards | $35.00
22. Food and Fun 2 | Children’s Discovery Museum- Two vouchers and Papa Murphy’s – (1) large 1 topping pizza with 1 side item | $30.00
23. Tee It Up 4 | Ironwood- Four rounds of golf with cart and Hooters- 50 free wings | $200.00
24. Marriott | Marriott Hotel – gift certificate for an overnight stay with breakfast for two at Jesse’s Grille | $189.00
25. Date Night 1 | Bloomington Thunder – (4) ticket vouchers in the general bowl area and Lucca’s – (1) 12″ – 1 topping pizza | $71.00
26. Grady’s | Grady’s Family Fun Park – $40 gift card | $40.00
27. Tee it up 5 | The Links at Ireland Grove – $64.00 gift card and Buffalo Wild Wings – $25.00 gift card | $89.00
28. Pen Set | B&B Awards – engraved pen and box set | $31.00
29. Date Night 2 | The Chateau Hotel gift certificate for an overnight stay and Chili’s Bar and Grill $25.00 gift card | $125.00
30. Date Night 3 | Holiday Inn and Suites Airport gift certificate for an overnight stay and CJ’s Restaurant $25.00 gift card | $140.00
31. Date Night 4 | Parke Regency Hotel gift certificate for an overnight stay and CJ’s Restaurant $25.00 gift card | $125.00
32. Date Night 5 | Eastland Suites Hotel gift certificate for an overnight stay and Pizza Ranch (2) free buffets | $139.00
33. Date Night 6 | Holiday Inn Express West gift certificate for an overnight stay and Lucca Grill (1) 12″ 1-topping pizza | $110.00
34. Date Night 7 | Residence Inn by Marriott gift certificate for an overnight stay and Biaggi’s $25.00 gift card | $200.00
35. Date Night 8 | Courtyard by Marriott gift certificate for an overnight stay and Flat Top gift certificate for dinner for two | $139.00
36. Date Night 9 | Hampton Inn & Suites Normal gift certificate for an overnight stay and Flat Top gift certificate for dinner for two | $139.00
37. Pizza Party 1 | Pizza Package 1: Pizza Hut- (1) Large 3-topping pizza, Lucca’s – (1) 12″ 1-topping pizza, Papa Murphy’s (3) family size 1- topping pizzas, Tobin’s – (1) $10 gift certificate, Pizza Hut- (1) large 1-topping pizza and 8″ cookie | $75.00
38. Pizza Party 2 | Pizza Package 2: Pizza Hut- (1) large 3-topping pizza, Pizza Hut, (1) large 1-topping pizza and 8″ cookie, Tobin’s – $10 gift card, Pap Murphy’s – (1) large family size pizza and free side item | $50.00
39. Pizza Party 3 | CJ’s – $25 gift card, Tobin’s-$10 gift card, Papa Murphy’s – (1) family size pizza and one free side item | $50.00
40. Go You Redbirds 2 | ISU Women’s Basketball vs. Indiana State (Sun 1/18/15 – 4 tickets) and Schooner’s XL t-shirt | $55.00
41. Go You Redbirds 3 | ISU Women’s Basketball vs. Evansville (Fri 1/16/15 – 7:05pm – 4 tickets) and Schooners XL t-shirt | $55.00
42. Go You Redbirds 4 | ISU Women’s Basketball vs. Bradley (Fri 1/30/15 – 7:05pm – 4 tickets) and Schooner’s Large t-shirt | $55.00
43. Go You Redbirds 5 | ISU Women’s Basketball vs. Northern Iowa (Fri 2/6/15 – 7:05pm – 4 tickets) and Schooner’s XL t-shirt | $55.00
44. Go You Redbirds 6 | ISU Women’s Basketball vs. Wichita State (Fri 2/20/15 – 7:05 pm – 4 tickets) and Avanti’s $50 gift card | $90.00
45. Go You Redbirds 7 | ISU Women’s Basketball vs. Missouri State (Sun 2/22/15 – 2:05pm – 4 tickets) and Hooters- 50 free wings | $75.00
46. Doubletree | Doubletree by Hilton gift certificate for an overnight stay | $139.00
47. In the Cards | St. Louis Cardinals gift certificate for two reserved seats | $60.00
49. Rodgers | Aaron Rogers framed photo | $75.00
50. Dent | Richard Dent framed autographed photo | $120.00
51. Champions Classic | Mini basketball signed by Mike Krzyzewski, Bill Self, Tom Izzo, John Calipari | $125.00