It’s just around the corner – our 1st ever Golf4Autism event on September 17th at Ironwood Golf Club. It will be a day of golf, smiles, laughs and more as we raise funds for youth-led and other initiatives that empower the lives of people with autism.
One of the highlights of the event will be the silent and live auction, with fabulous items that have been so generously donated by our friends, family and supporters. If you can’t join us for golf, join us for the reception, dinner, special live performances and our auction. Tickets are just $35 per person and includes a donation to the McGinnity Family Foundation.
We are both humbled and gratified by the level of support we have received for our Golf4Autism event, and the generous donation of great auction items that will make this a truly memorable event. Come join us on September 17th and keep your bucket list handy. There’s sure to something here that will make for some memorable moments in your life!
Auction Items Up for Bid — (We are working on additional Items that will be added to our list once thy are confirmed)
Pontoon cruise & dinner- Enjoy a cocktail cruise on Big Cedar Lake aboard a 24′ pontoon boat captained by your hosts, Maureen McGinnity & Dick Ziervogel. Includes refreshments and lunch or dinner for up to 8 people. Date TBD upon mutual agreement for either the 2018 or 2019 boating season. Generously donated by Mo & Dick
Packers VIP Game Experience – Get a VIP game day experience for the September 30th Packer game vs the Buffalos Bills. Package includes 2 tickets in Suite 6006 to the game, and an invite to the best tailgate at Lambeau Field, hosted by the venerable Mike McGinnity. Generously donated by Mike and Nancy McGinnity.
Suite Deal for UW Badger Football —UW Badgers game -Watch our beloved Badgers take on those pesky Minnesota Golfers on November 24th in the comfort of a fabulous Camp Randall Suite. Includes 4 tickets to the game and a parking pass, generously donated by Jen and Joe Tate.
Bud Selig autographed baseball –– This priceless gem will be the perfect addition to any sports memorabelia collection, especially for a True Blue Brew Crew fan!
A Taste of Ireland! Enjoy an evening and overnight at the County County Irish Inn, a critically acclaimed Irish hotel located on Milwaukee’s trendy East Side. Treat yourself to some Irish fare and a drink or two in the pub, then retire to your room and relax in the 2 person whirlpool bathtub. We’ve also included some signature coffee and logo apparel from The McGinnity Room in Spokane, known as the land of “a hundred thousand welcomes.”
Party for 20, Catered by Bunzels – Enjoy a catered party for 20 from Bunzel’s, a family-owned and operated old-fashioned Milwaukee meat market – four generations strong. Bunzel’s is well known for its fresh food, outstanding meats and smiling faces that make every event seamless and memorable.
Suite Deal for Packer Preseason Football –Start the 2019 Packer Football season off in style, with two club seats to the first pre-season game. Donated by Scott Sarnow
Green Egg BBQ for 20! –Invite your family and neighbors for a delicious backyard barbeque, prepared by master Green Egg Griller Mike Kubes. Besides preparing a succulent meal for you and your guests, Mike will do a Green Egg demo so you too can become a master griller. Donated by Annie & Mike Kubes.
Milwaukee Tools Cordless Drill –This cordless drill and impact driver set is perfect for all your DIY projects and includes extended capacity battery packs. Donated by Milwaukee Tools and Sandy Johns
True Blue Brew Crew Gift Basket –Perfect for any Brewer fan, this package includes an Eric Thames autographed baseball, a Travis Shaw bobble-head, Brewer t-shirt and more. Donated by the Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation.
Layette Gift baskets. (2) –If you’ve got a baby (or babies) on the way in your family, you won’t want to miss these adorable collections of clothing and accessories newborns. Basket 1 includes a diaper caddy, swaddling blanket/breastfeeding cover, bath toy organizer, stacking cups bath toy, pacifier clip and bamboo hooded towel. Basket 2 includes a car seat travel tray, crib mattress protector, silicone bibs, Cubie Lee animal truck , stroller organizer and keepsake book. Donated by Jackie Schuelke
Set of Autism Books signed by Author Kate McGinnity – A series of books by autism expert Kate McGinnity that will help educators and parents alike support an proactive environment based on each individual’s strengths and needs. The books were published by Cambridge Book Review Press and donated by Kate and Bob Wake,
Basket of Books from Autistic Author Judy Endow –Enjoy this collection of CBR-published books and artistically designed greeting cards and prints of images of paintings from Judy Endow, author and international speaker on a variety of autism-related topics. Donated by Judy Endow
Travel Gift Basket – Get ready for the road with this basket that includes an inflatable travel pillow, first aid kit, fitness core sliders, rabbit wine opener, travel containers, stainless steel water bottle, women’s wallet, Diginix Bludetooth earbuds and more. Donated by Jackie Schuelke.
Rabbit Electric Wine Set- Set includes a high-end electric corkscrew that works with all cork types, dripless pour spout, foil cutter and charging base. Donated by Patti & Nebil Benaissa
And there’s more!
- Two Mekong Cafe $50 gift certificates
- One Night Stay at County Clare
- Marquette U gift bag
- Irish eyeglass holder pin
- Sister Sue’s Homemade Canned Goods
- Johnson & Sons Paving Gift Basket
- Golf for 4 with carts at Ironwood
- Barnwood Painted Flags (2)
- Maggie’s Bran Muffins and Strawberry Jam
- Sister Geri’s custom designed yard art
- Mulligan Madness game and basket of golf decorations
- UW Badgers wood plaque with hooks
- Sodastream Home Soda Maker
- Table linens with runner, placemats and napkins
- La Dolce Vita infused olive oils
- Set of 4 Letterbox teas
- Two aqua and yellow painted upcycled plant stands
- Upcycled coffee table
- Upcycled bathroom storage table
- Pair of Saint Patrick’s PIllows
- Packer tailgate caddy
- M.I. Wright Photography gift certificate
- Golfers Basket with balls, towel, parking sign, glove and more
Or Mail your donations to: McGinnity Family Foundation / P.O. Box 342164 / Milwaukee, WI 53234