ACES in Ties Luncheon and Charity Auction

The Regions Morgan Keegan Championships and Cellular South Cup hosted ACES in Ties, a luncheon, fashion show and live auction benefiting St. Jude Research Hospital. Over 150 guests came out to support this great cause and helped raise over $15,000.

Some of Memphis’s finest men graced the stage as they did their best to get the highest bid on their ties and gift packages. Some local celebrities including Tournament Director Peter Lebedevs and PGA tour pro Shaun Micheel entertained the packed house and auctioned off trips and other great gifts. Some lucky bidder won the chance to be mayor of Memphis for the day!

It was a great time had by all at the Racquet Club of Memphis.

 

Friday, February 12, 2010

11:30am
Ballroom
Racquet Club of Memphis
 
 

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and The Racquet Club of Memphis are proud to announce that they are bringing back The Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Show with an added bonus-a special production called, “ACES in Ties” on Friday, February 12th. The event will feature a live auction with some of Memphis’ Favorite Men, “ACES”, modeling a one-of-a-kind St Jude tie.

Each “ACE” will offer a fantastic experiential package such as an opportunity to be a Memphis City Councilman for the Day, Sporting Packages, Private behind the scene tour for two at the St. Jude Golf Classic tournament, Dinner at Erling Jensen’s Restaurant for 6-8 people, 2 tickets to the SEC Championship Game in the Georgia Dome December 2010 , Jewelry from Peter Poole Fine Jewelry, Football signed by Archie, Eli, and Peyton Manning, lunch Shaun Micheel at the St. Jude Golf Classic and MANY more exciting auction items!!

Some of our ACES include Joe Birch, Susan Murrmann, Peter Lebedevs, Don Deweese, Reid Hedgepeth, Shea Flinn, Edward Grinder, Phil Cannon, Dick Hackett, Greg Duckett, Claude Chaffin, Ray Glover, Jim Richmond, and other Memphis Men

We are partnering with St Jude Children’s Research Center to help raise funds for kids battling life threatening illnesses such as pediatric caner and other catastrophic diseases. There will be more glitz and glamour than ever before so make your plans today to attend.

Tickets $35 each - SOLD OUT

To order call 901-765-4456 or email Kelly.luckett@rcquetclubofmemphis.com

For general event information call Susan Hedgepeth at 901-765-4409

 

Some of the great auction items include:

PACKAGE 1 (one item)
Peter Lebedevs, Tournament Director of Regions Morgan Keegan Championships and the Cellular South Cup
• 2 round trip tickets on Northwest Airlines
• 20 person suite for the Saturday night Feb 20th Women's Final
Donated by the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships and the Cellular South Cup Tournament

• Later in the program, we will be auctioning Two (2) loge box seats at the 2010 U.S. Open women's tennis finals (Sept. 11 in Flushing Meadows, NY) - $1,500 value $3500 donated by Cellular South


PACKAGE 2 (one package)
Erling Jensen, owner of Erling Jensen Restaurant & has received Distinguished Restaurateur of the Year
Dinner at Erling Jensen’s Restaurant
Dinner for 6-8 people
Donated by Chef Erling Jensen

PACKAGE 3: (4 separate items)
Reid Hedgepeth , Jim Stickland & Shea Flinn city councilmen
Reid and Shea represent Super District 9 Jim Strickland represents District 5

1. Memphis Councilman for the day
Donated by Reid Hedgepeth, Jim Strickland and Shea Flinn
2. Private giraffe feeding in the giraffe house and a painting painted by one of the elephants especially for this event. This is good for one year and for up to four people.
Donated by Memphis Zoo

3. One hour in a FedEx Flight Simulator
Donated by FedEx
4. Wii Game

 

PACKAGE 4 (one item) Fred Grinder, Vice President of Grinder Tabor & Grinder
• 4 bds/5ba home on North Shore on Pickwick Lake. Friday- Sunday. Must make reservation with . Grinder 481-2225
Donated by Edward Grinder
That the weekend will be used during the 2010 calendar year on a mutually agreeable date and dependent on the booking schedule for the house. That the winning bidder will sign an indemnity agreement supplied by the home owner prior to the trip.
• One case of Clos Du Calcaire, limited production 100% Chardonnay from Russian River Valley in Sonoma California. Hand picked grapes and whole clustered pressed then barrel fermented in French oak barrels.
Donated by Constellation Wines US


PACKAGE 5 (one item)
Phil Cannon, Tournament Director of the St. Jude Golf Classic

• Private behind the scene tour for two at the St. Jude Golf Classic tournament
• 2 passes into the St. Jude Hospitality Suite at St Jude Golf Classic plus 2 parking passes
• Lunch with Kimberly Gay, wife of 2009 defending champion of St Jude Golf Classic
Donated by Phil Cannon

 

PACKAGE 6 (2 separate items)
Reggie Barnes, Managing director with Morgan Keegan, including having served as Chairman of the Liberty Bowl, Chairman of the FedEx St. Jude Golf Tournament and Chairman of the Memphis and Shelby County Sports Authority.
1. 2 tickets to the SEC Championship Game in the Georgia Dome December 2010
2. Football signed by Archie, Eli, and Peyton Manning
Donated by Reggie Barnes

PACKAGE 7 SWEETHART PACKAGE (one item)
Pearse Hedgepeth, Institutional Sales for FTN Financial
• 118kt. Gold Earrings
Donated by Lee Ann and Peter Poole
• Swarovski silver necklace. Value $400
• Tired of wrinkles? Based on their very own Multi-Med Therapy, ANTI-AGE PLUS is an advanced skincare system to combat the sign’s of aging.
Anti-Age Regimen Plus created by Proactiv
Donated by Hilary Butler Company
Value $250
• Mini Spa Day is approximately 1 1/2 hours. This Spa Package includes a Bioelements corrective facial and a 30-minute relaxation masssage. Value: $100
Donated by Gould’s Day Spa

PACKAGE 8 (one item)
Joe Birch, News anchor for Channel 5
• Chef Peter Piazza’s Cooking Table 5 Course Meal for 10 people at
The Racquet Club
Donated by The Racquet Club Exp 12/1/10 &
• $100 Gift Certificate to James Davis
Donated by James Davis

 

 

 


PACKAGE 9 (one item)
Shaun Micheel, 2003 PGA Championship Winner
• Lunch in the St. Jude Hospitality Suite with Shaun Micheel following his round at the St. Jude Classic
Donated by Shaun Micheel
• Old Rip Van Winkle family selection 23 yr old bourbon whiskey. Bottle is number 576 out of 1200 total made. No longer made, Limited edition bourbon decanter
Donated by Star Distributors
• One night stay and 2 rounds of golf at Old Waverly Golf Club
Donated by George Bryan


PACKAGE 10 (one item)
Susan Murrmann, Partner in McDonald Murrmann McDonald Murrmann Women's Clinic & Center for Skin, Laser, and Healthy Aging
• Spa Package includes 11 exclusive skin care products; mineral makeup line, value: $500
Donated by McDonald Murrmann Center for Skin, Laser, and Healthy Aging

• 2 Press Passes and airline tickets on Air Tran to any Atlanta Falcons home game this upcoming season. This provides a VIP experience to the winner including field access, on field access pregame, during game in media hospitality.
Tickets Donated by AirTran
Falcons package donated by St. Jude

PACKAGE 11 (one item)
Steve Ehrhart, Executive director of Auto Zone Liberty Bowl
Liberty Bowl Package:
• Two Sky Box tickets, Coaches jacket and hat, Signed game ball by both coaches.
Donated by Steve Ehrhart

• 2 front row floor seats to Grizzlie game this season. The tickets will be for March 16th against the Bulls and Derrick Rose
• 4 tickets to the MBB vs SMU game on February 20 and 4 passes to the Ambassador Room for the same game. Of course these would be for the same 4 individuals.
Donated by University of Memphis RC Johnson

PACKAGE 12 (one item)
Ray Glover, Lieutenant Memphis
Fire Department & personal Trainer of The Racquet Club of Memphis
“Ride along with E8” . This is a ride for one person with Lieutenant Ray Glover on his fire engine. To hang around the fire stations for the day &/or night, go with the firemen to an actual fire.
Arrangement need to be made with Ray Glover 901.606.6936. .Must be 18 yrs old!
Donated by Ray Glover

PACKAGE 13 (one item)
Don DeWeese, Owner of Gibson Donut store.
• 2 Roundtrip Airline tickets on Air Tran to Destin
• Foursome of golf at Regatta Bay
Airline Tickets Donated by Air Tran


PACKAGE 14(one item)
Dick Hackett, Executive Director of the Children’s Museum of Memphis
Children’s Birthday Party (35 people)at the Children’s Museum
• Birthday Party on a Sunday at Childrens’ Museum
• U of M Football Parking @ Children’s Museum
• 1 Year Membership @ CMOM for four
• 2 Tickets To Cirque CMOM 2011 One of Memphis’s top ten parties
• Parking Pass for Liberty Bowl 2011 @ CMOM
VALUE $770

 

PACKAGE 15 (one item)
Claude Chaffin, Has served on numerous boards and has been chairman of the board of many companies and civic organizations. One of the favorite Racquet Club members, Claude can be found at “Claude’s Special Corner “at the club restaurant daily at 4pm

Full Service Catered Corky’s Meal for 50 people FULL SERVICE CATERED CORKY’S MEAL that we set up and serve on site at someone’s home or office that includes:
BBQ Pork Shoulder
BBQ Chicken
BBQ Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
BBQ Sauce
Buns
Beverages
$10.25 per person X 50= $512.50 plus Tax
It would be an easy package for a family to host a party at their house around a big game or event or a businessman
to throw for his office.
Donated by Barry Pelts

 

PACKAGE 16 (one item)
Stephen Signaigo, Business Development Manager in Memphis at Cellular South
• Dell Mini 10 Inspiron netbook with 6 months of high-speed 3G data service - total value - $1,000
• HTC Hero 6250 advanced touchscreen smartphone with 6 months of smartphone unlimited plan - $1,000
• Two (2) loge box seats at the 2010 U.S. Open women's tennis finals (Sept. 11 in Flushing Meadows, NY) - $1,500 value $3500

 

 

 


 

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