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AT SPENCER AUCTION, EVERYTHING IS FOR BIDDIN'

Posted On: Apr. 6, 1997 12:00 AM CST

Interested in seeing a Chicago Cubs game and getting burgers afterward? Or how about dinner and a play in New York?

Either taste can be satisfied with successful bids at the silent auction during the opening reception of the Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc.'s annual conference and exhibition.

The auction, which benefits the Spencer Educational Foundation Inc., will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ballroom Level of the Marriott Marquis. Items to be auctioned this year range in value from about $50 to $2,375.

Bids are due by 6:30 p.m., and payments by check or in U.S. funds will be due at 7 p.m.

The Spencer Foundation provides scholarships to students of risk management and insurance.

Here are items available:

Getaways

1. Putting on the Ritz: One-night stay for two people in deluxe accommodations at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in downtown Atlanta, includes complimentary brunch and valet parking. Incidental charges are excluded. Reservations will be made on a space-available basis. Valid through December 1997. Donated by the Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta downtown. Value $200. Minimum bid $100. Incremental bids of $25.

2. Days Inn Weekend: A two-night stay for two people at the Days Inn in downtown Atlanta. Reservations will be made on a space-available basis. Incidental charges are excluded. Valid until March 1, 1998. Donated by the Days Inn Downtown Hotel. Value $200. Minimum bid $100. Incremental bids of $25.

3. Two Nights at the Radisson Hotel: A two-night stay at the Radisson Hotel in Atlanta. Reservations made on a space-available basis. Valid until Dec. 18, 1997. Donated by the Radisson Hotel in Atlanta. Value $200. Minimum bid $100. Incremental bids of $25.

4. Weekend at the Fairfield Inn: A weekend for two at the Fairfield Inn in downtown Atlanta, including breakfast for two in the BB&G Restaurant. Valid until Aug. 31, 1997. Donated by the Fairfield Inn Atlanta. Value $250. Minimum bid $125. Incremental bids of $25.

5. Weekend in Kansas City: Three days/two nights at either the Westin Crown Center Hotel or the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City, Mo. Valid until Dec. 31, 1997. Reservations made on a space-available basis. Donated by Crown Center, a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards. Value $300. Minimum bid $150. Incremental bids of $25.

6. Bethlehem Bed and Breakfast: Bed and Breakfast weekend in the Bethlehem, Pa., area. Room and bath for two for Saturday night, including Sunday breakfast. Valid from May to December 1997. Donated by Anne M. Zug. Value $200. Minimum bid $100. Incremental bids of $25.

7. Weekend in Acapulco: A four-day, three-night stay at the luxurious Acapulco Princess in Mexico, not including meals. Valid from May 1, 1997, to April 30, 1998. Reservations will be made subject to space availability and blackout dates. Donated by Princess Hotels International Inc. Value $800. Minimum bid $400. Incremental bids of $50.

8. A Night in the Imperial Suite: One-night stay (Friday or Saturday, on a space-available basis) at the luxurious Imperial Suite in the Best Western American Hotel in Atlanta. The suite is 1,700 square feet with two bedrooms, 21/2 baths, full bar, sunken tub and sauna, patio complete with furniture. Offer includes early check-in/late check-out, use of private pool and health fitness center and free parking. Valid until Dec. 30, 1997. Donated by Best Western American Hotel. Value $1,500. Minimum bid $750. Incremental bids of $50.

9. San Diego Package: Description to be announced. Donated by the San Diego Chapter of the Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. Value to be determined.

Eat, drink and be merry

21. Bugatti Restaurant: Enjoy authentic Northern Italian cuisine with a sumptuous dinner for two at the Bugatti Restaurant located in the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta. Valid until Dec. 31, 1997. Donated by the Omni Hotel at CNN Center. Value $100. Minimum bid $50. Incremental bids of $10.

22. Nikolai's Roof: Dinner for two in the elegant, award-winning, Nikolai's Roof at the Atlanta Hilton and Towers. Saturdays excluded. Alcoholic beverages and gratuities not included. Valid until Dec. 30, 1997, offer subject to availability. Value $330. Minimum bid $165. Incremental bids of $25.

23. Chicago Symphony Orchestra: A pair of tickets, Row P, Thursday evening series A to a performance of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Date to be mutually agreed upon for the 1997-98 season. Donated by Business Insurance Publisher and Editorial Director Kathryn J. McIntyre. Value $104. Minimum bid $60. Incremental bids of $10.

24. Roundabout Theatre with Myra Tobin: An evening at the Roundabout Theatre for two, preceded by dinner for three with Myra Leigh Tobin. Donated by Myra Leigh Tobin. Value $175. Minimum bid $90. Incremental bids of $20.

25. Dinner at Hackney's: A $50 gift certificate for any of the five Chicago locations of Hackney's, known for "Hackney Burgers." Donated by Denny Hebson of Hackney's. Value $50. Minimum bid $25. Incremental bids of $10.

26. "Made in Oregon": Enjoy a gift basket of delicious treats from the state of Oregon. Donated by Aon Risk Services in Portland, Ore. Value $100. Minimum bid of $50. Incremental bids of $10.

27. I'll Take Manhattan: A $150 gift certificate for dinner at a Manhattan restaurant of your choice. Donated by Aon Risk Services in Houston. Value $150. Minimum bid $75. Incremental bids of $10.

28. Dinner at The Cheeky Monkey Cafe: Dinner for four at The Cheeky Monkey Cafe in Newport, R.I. Good for three years. Donated by Aon Risk Services in New York. Value $250. Minimum bid $125. Incremental bids of $20.

Sports

35. Dodger Tickets: Four tickets to a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game, including Stadium Club access, parking and dinner at a Los Angeles restaurant. Donated by Willis Corroon in Los Angeles. Value $150. Minimum bid $75. Incremental bids of $20.

36. Red Sox Tickets: Two tickets to a Boston Red Sox baseball game. Donated by Willis Corroon in Massachusetts. Value $50. Minimum bid $25. Incremental bids of $10.

37. Carolina Panthers Tickets: Two tickets to a Carolina Panthers football game. Game to be determined. Donated by Royal Insurance in Charlotte, N.C. Valid for the 1997 season only. Value $200. Minimum bid $100. Incremental bids of $25.

38. Rangers Tickets: Four tickets to a New York Rangers hockey game. Valid for 1997-98 the season. Game to be determined. Donated by Johnson & Higgins. Value $100. Minimum bid $50. Incremental bids of $10.

39. Knicks Tickets: Four tickets to a New York Knicks basketball game. Game to be mutually agreed upon. Donated by Johnson & Higgins. Value $150. Minimum bid $75. Incremental bids of $25.

40. Raptors Tickets: Two tickets to a Toronto Raptors basketball game for the 1997-98 season. Donated by Willis Corroon in Toronto. Value $137. Minimum bid $70. Incremental bids of $15.

41. K.C. Royals Tickets: Four tickets and parking pass to a Kansas City Royals baseball game in June or July 1997. Game to be mutually agreed upon. Donated by Marsh & McLennan in Kansas City, Mo. Value $50. Minimum bid $25. Incremental bids of $10.

42. Chicago Bears Tickets: Two tickets to a Chicago Bears football game during the 1997-1998 Season. Game to be mutually agreed upon. Donated by Robert Niesse, Midwest advertising manager of Business Insurance. Value $70. Minimum bid $35. Incremental bids of $10.

43. Texas Rangers Tickets: Four tickets to a Texas Rangers baseball game. Game to be mutually agreed upon. Donated by Aon Risk Services of Texas Inc. Value $80. Minimum bid $40. Incremental bids of $10.

44. Golf "Fore" You: Ask your guests to enjoy a round of golf at the site of many PGA tournaments, Kemper Lakes Golf Club in Long Grove, Ill. Includes carts and weekday greens fees. Donated by Kemper National Insurance Cos. Value $450. Minimum bid $225. Incremental bids of $25.

45. Boston Bruins or Celtics Suite: Fleet Center Suite for either a Boston Bruins or Celtics game for 12, including catering. Donated by Aon Risk Services in Boston. Value $3,500. Minimum bid $1,750. Incremental bids of $100.

46. Round of Golf, Manassas, Va.: Round of golf, dinner and an overnight stay at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Lake Manassas, Va. Donated by Aon Risk Services in Washington. Value $1,200. Minimum bid $600. Incremental bids of $50.

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47. Florida Marlins Box Seats: Four Founders Club Box seats to a Florida Marlins 1997 season baseball game, including a preferred parking pass. Donated by Aon Risk Services in Boca Raton, Fla. Value $125. Minimum bid $60. Incremental bids of $10.

48. Dallas Mavericks Tickets: Set of four tickets to a Dallas Mavericks basketball game, including parking pass. Donated by Aon Risk Services of Texas Inc. Value $220. Minimum bid $125. Incremental bids of $25.

49. Devils Box Seats: Six Gold Circle Box Seats to a 1997-98 New Jersey Devils hockey game, including parking. Donated by Aon Risk Services in New York. Value $360. Minimum bid $180. Incremental bids of $25.

50. Liberty Mutual "Legends of Golf" Package: Liberty Mutual "Legends of Golf" package, including: golf clubs, golf balls, "Legends of Golf" clothing and other great accessories. Donated by Liberty Mutual Insurance Group. Value $350. Minimum bid $175. Incremental bids of $25.

51. Mets Tickets: Four box seats, field level, to a New York Mets baseball game, date to be determined. Donated by Aon Risk Services in Greenwich, Conn. Value $100. Minimum bid $50. Incremental bids of $10.

52. Golf at Barrington Hills: Round of golf and lunch for three at Barrington Hills Country Club in Barrington Hills, Ill. Donated by Aon Risk Services in Chicago. Value $450. Minimum bid $225. Incremental bids of $25.

53. Golf at the Glenville Country Club: Round of golf and lunch for three at the Glenville Country Club. Donated by Aon Risk Services in Chicago. Value $450. Minimum bid $225. Incremental bids of $25.

54. Cubs Box seats: Four tickets to a Chicago Cubs baseball game, third base line-field box. Donated by Aon Risk Services in Chicago. Value $100. Minimum bid $50. Incremental bids of $10.

Special items

61. 1998 RIMS Conference Booth: One 10-by-10-foot booth space at the 1998 Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. annual conference, to be held April 26, 1998, to May 1, 1998, in San Diego. The booth includes side rails, backwall, identification sign and one complimentary registration to attend the conference. Valid until Feb. 1, 1998. Donated by the Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. Value $2,375. Minimum bid $1,500. Incremental bids of $100.

62. Property Conservation Course: Basic property protection topics such as automatic sprinkler systems, fire protection, water supplies, building construction, fire detection and alarm systems, basic combustion controls and special extinguishing systems. Donated by Kemper National Insurance Cos. Value $850. Minimum bid $425. Incremental bids of $50.

63. Improve Your Skills and Performance: Register for any 1997 Kemper Risk Management Services course. More than 30 courses to choose from, with topics including ergonomics, environmental, safety and health, industrial hygiene, workplace violence and OSHA compliance. Donated by Kemper National Insurance Cos. Value $250 to $1,000. Minimum bid $250. Incremental bids of $50.

64. Corporate Aid Medical Kit: A comprehensive medical kit packed with medications any traveler would want to have handy, first-aid materials supplemented and an assortment of basic sterile supplies. Donated by US Assist. Value $155. Minimum bid $75. Incremental bids of $10.

65. Waterford Master Cutter Collection: A 12-inch celebration vase from the Waterford Master Cutter Collection. Donated by Zurich-American Insurance Group. Value $400. Minimum bid $200. Incremental bids of $50.

66. "St. Jean, Ile d'Orleans": An original 10-by-12-inch oil painting, "St. Jean, Ile d'Orleans," by artist St. Gilles, depicting a winter scene in a small Quebec village. Donated by the Quebec Risk & Insurance Management Assn. Value $525 Canadian ($384). Minimum bid $250. Incremental bids of $25. Continued from previous page

47. Florida Marlins Box Seats: Four Founders Club Box seats to a Florida Marlins 1997 season baseball game, including a preferred parking pass. Donated by Aon Risk Services in Boca Raton, Fla. Value $125. Minimum bid $60. Incremental bids of $10.

48. Dallas Mavericks Tickets: Set of four tickets to a Dallas Mavericks basketball game, including parking pass. Donated by Aon Risk Services of Texas Inc. Value $220. Minimum bid $125. Incremental bids of $25.

49. Devils Box Seats: Six Gold Circle Box Seats to a 1997-98 New Jersey Devils hockey game, including parking. Donated by Aon Risk Services in New York. Value $360. Minimum bid $180. Incremental bids of $25.

50. Liberty Mutual "Legends of Golf" Package: Liberty Mutual "Legends of Golf" package, including: golf clubs, golf balls, "Legends of Golf" clothing and other great accessories. Donated by Liberty Mutual Insurance Group. Value $350. Minimum bid $175. Incremental bids of $25.

51. Mets Tickets: Four box seats, field level, to a New York Mets baseball game, date to be determined. Donated by Aon Risk Services in Greenwich, Conn. Value $100. Minimum bid $50. Incremental bids of $10.

52. Golf at Barrington Hills: Round of golf and lunch for three at Barrington Hills Country Club in Barrington Hills, Ill. Donated by Aon Risk Services in Chicago. Value $450. Minimum bid $225. Incremental bids of $25.

53. Golf at the Glenville Country Club: Round of golf and lunch for three at the Glenville Country Club. Donated by Aon Risk Services in Chicago. Value $450. Minimum bid $225. Incremental bids of $25.

54. Cubs Box seats: Four tickets to a Chicago Cubs baseball game, third base line-field box. Donated by Aon Risk Services in Chicago. Value $100. Minimum bid $50. Incremental bids of $10.

Special items

61. 1998 RIMS Conference Booth: One 10-by-10-foot booth space at the 1998 Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. annual conference, to be held April 26, 1998, to May 1, 1998, in San Diego. The booth includes side rails, backwall, identification sign and one complimentary registration to attend the conference. Valid until Feb. 1, 1998. Donated by the Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. Value $2,375. Minimum bid $1,500. Incremental bids of $100.

62. Property Conservation Course: Basic property protection topics such as automatic sprinkler systems, fire protection, water supplies, building construction, fire detection and alarm systems, basic combustion controls and special extinguishing systems. Donated by Kemper National Insurance Cos. Value $850. Minimum bid $425. Incremental bids of $50.

63. Improve Your Skills and Performance: Register for any 1997 Kemper Risk Management Services course. More than 30 courses to choose from, with topics including ergonomics, environmental, safety and health, industrial hygiene, workplace violence and OSHA compliance. Donated by Kemper National Insurance Cos. Value $250 to $1,000. Minimum bid $250. Incremental bids of $50.

64. Corporate Aid Medical Kit: A comprehensive medical kit packed with medications any traveler would want to have handy, first-aid materials supplemented and an assortment of basic sterile supplies. Donated by US Assist. Value $155. Minimum bid $75. Incremental bids of $10.

65. Waterford Master Cutter Collection: A 12-inch celebration vase from the Waterford Master Cutter Collection. Donated by Zurich-American Insurance Group. Value $400. Minimum bid $200. Incremental bids of $50.

66. "St. Jean, Ile d'Orleans": An original 10-by-12-inch oil painting, "St. Jean, Ile d'Orleans," by artist St. Gilles, depicting a winter scene in a small Quebec village. Donated by the Quebec Risk & Insurance Management Assn. Value $525 Canadian ($384). Minimum bid $250. Incremental bids of $25.