1. An Evening of Fine Dining for 10 provided by DYC Manager and Chef Jim Sides - 5 Course Meal and Wine Pairings

Chef Sides attended culinary school through the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, at the time an advanced program administered by Le Cordon Bleu. Chef Sides transferred to the Paris campus full time in his

second year.

During school, and immediately after graduation, Chef Sides took several apprentice positions in some of the finest hotels and restaurants in Paris and London including stints with notable chefs such as Albert

Roux at Le Gavroche and with Marco Pierre White.

After his apprenticeships were completed Chef Sides held Head Chef positions at some of the best hotels throughout the United Kingdom before hanging up his toque to focus on running hotels.

During his chef career Jim Sides was able to earn several titles such as:

Certified Executive Chef Certified Culinary Director Master Culinarian

During his career he won a Silver medal in Hot Entrée’s in the European Chef’s Culinary Olympics, earning an appearance at the International Culinary Olympics.

He was also admitted into the British Branch of the Culinary Academy of France.

He has extensively studied the cuisines of China, Greece, Italy, and Continental Europe as well as the cuisine of America.

Although now a General Manager, Jim Sides says “once a chef, always a chef” and keeps his skills honed by constantly cooking and experimenting. Although trained classically in French Cuisine Jim has been

fascinated with, and experimenting with the new Molecular Gastronomy movement.

Donated by The Detroit Yacht Club

2. Helicopter Ride and Checkered Flag for Gold Cup Final Heat – One person in the Helicopter and one person waves the checkered flag for the final heat of the Gold Cup. Both join the winner on the podium to award the Gold Cup.

The waving of the checkered flag to signify the winner of the oldest trophy in motorsports is your honor. Following the landing of the helicopter, both will join in the podium ceremony to award the Gold Cup to the 2014 winner. The Checkered Flag will become the property of the Winning Bidder following the autographing of the Flag.

Donated by DRRA.

3. Weekend at Trapper's Lodge #446 Shanty Creek / Schuss Mountain. This spectacular1800 square foot condo is within walking distance of the chairlifts and Golf Pro Shop... so you can decide on summer or winter. Should you choose golf, the package includes 18 holes of golf for two on any of the four championship Shanty Creek Golf Courses.

Donated by Fred & Rosalie Dery CPA and Fred Dery Jr MD and Frank & Maria Dery CPA

4. One week at Ocean Club of Florida. One bedroom Condo with a view of the Atlantic, 15 minutes to Delray or Palm Beach. Excludes the months of March and April .... must be redeemed by June of 2015. See view from condo front door below.

http://oceanclubofflorida.com/

Donated by Bill and Happy Rands

5. Two Round Trip FIRST CLASS Tickets on VIA Rail Canada from Windsor to any destination on the Ontario - Quebec Corridor - includes complimentary meals and cocktails.

http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec

Donated by Mo and Fannie Regnier - Adventure Tours Inc.

6. CORVETTE - LATE MODEL - FOR ONE WEEK Drive this sweet ride for up to 300 miles this summer. This is an exceptional chance to experience the Corvette experience.(Driver must be 25 and provide valid driver's license and evidence of full coverage insurance while in possession of the car.)

Donated by: Gary J. Stanford

Les Stanford Chevrolet Cadillac, Inc.

7. You and your partner won't want to miss out on this truly unforgettable African Wildlife experience.Zulu Nyala Game Lodge will host you for 6 days and nights at your choice of 3 luxury lodges (the Hemmingway Tented Safari Camp or Heritage Safari Lodge or the hilltop Safari Game Lodge)All meals are included, with gourmet breakfasts and buffet dinners.

Twice daily, your expert guides will take you on open Land Rovers to view Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino, Hippo and much, much more... Don't let this once in a lifetime African adventure pass you by!

(airfare and transfers not included - SAA offers special fares for this trip)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/z75nx60jwaje1tm/Jack%20Hanna%20for%20Zulu%20Nyala.mov

Donated by Zulu Nyala.

8. The Ultimate Grand Prix Experience

9. Bill Rands will fly the winning bidder and one other person to Mackinac Island for lunch and back on a day mutually agreeable, in his Beechcraft Bonanza N25720. N25720 has capacity for six seats and currently carries four, with a range of 900 nautical miles and a maximum cruising speed of 170 knots (194 mph.) The Bonanza will get us to the island, or back to Detroit City Airport, in about two hours if we go fast, or 3 and 1/2 hours if we enjoy the beauty of Michigan, and take the scenic route!

Donated by Bill and Happy Rands

10. APBA Driving School on the Detroit River - Learn to Pilot an actual 5 Litre hydroplane around the Detroit River Gold Cup Course. The successful bidder must agree to capsule training in the DYC Pool prior to the driving experience. The bidder will be outfitted in all of the safety equipment including helmet, suit, kevlar, etc. Then the actual driving experience in the river will be coached by two-way radio with gradually increasing speeds around the short course.

Donated by DRRA / APBA

11. "FLY IN THE B17" - A RIDE FOR TWO ON THE YANKEE LADY. Select your flight departure from 14 cities including Owosso, Kalamazoo, & Willow Run.

DONATED BY THE YANKEE AIR MUSEUM

12. Pit Crew Member for Schumacher Racing - Join the crew for actual duties and access to the U37's pit crew.

Donated by Billy & Jane Schumacher

13. Come aboard G-Major and take a light dinner cruise for up to three (3) or (4) couples on the Detroit River. G-Major is a 58 Hatteras (LOA: 58 Beam 16’).

You and your guests will join your hosts on a mutually agreed upon date and time to be arranged this spring or summer. Departing from the DYC’s Slab Dock #19, you’ll cruise along Detroit and Windsor’s waterfronts. A variety of adult beverages and a light dinner created by our very own Chef Craig will be available on board.

DONATED BY: Commodore Skip & Lady Margaret Gmeiner

14. CRUISE ABOARD MARK LIFTER'S OCEAN ALEXANDER

15. Akoya cultured pearls. 7.5 x 8.0mm. AAA quality.

Value: $2,750.00

George Koueiter and Son's Jewelers