Sunday, February 20, 2011

Auction Closed

The bidding ended at 8:00PM on February 18, 2011.  Thank you for your participation; we will be contacting the winners very soon!

Thank you!

The TKA Malawi, 2011 Team

Monday, February 7, 2011

Online Auction!

Hello, and welcome to the TKA Malwai, 2011 Team's Online Auction!  We are so glad you've stopped by!

Here are the guidelines for participating in the auction: Below are links to the various items that are being offered. Please click on the links to read the descriptions and place a bid.  To place a bid, please use the "Comments" section.  Include your name, your email, and your bid in your comment. When you go to leave a comment, it will ask you to "Choose an ID." We recommend clicking the box that says "Anonymous," since your name and email will already be contained in your bid (plus, it's the easiest choice). Also, you will place your bid in a pop-up window, so please make sure you allow pop-ups for this site.

All payment will be made to The King's Academy. The King's Academy is a 501 (c) 3 registered non-profit, so your winning bid is considered a donation, and you will receive a tax-deductible receipt for your records. All proceeds will be used by the TKA Malawi, 2011 Team to procure supplies in order to bless the children we meet - whether that be at Malawi Children's Mission, during our visit to a local village, or during our visits to the Queen Elizabeth State Hospital in Blantyre.

The auction will run from February 7 - 18. Bidding ends February 18, at 8:00 PM. We will post the winners and contact them the weekend of February 19 to make arrangements for delivery of goods/services.

Thank you for partnering with us in this adventure!
~ The TKA Malawi, 2011 Team

Auction Items:
(the following are links)
Babysitting:

Services:

Recreation:

House and Home:  

Original Artwork: 


Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Original Artwork - On the Banks of Lake Malawi

Offered:  Original, signed artwork by TKA Malawi, 2011 Team member, Daniel de Villiers.


8x10  -canvas oil painting, unframed-
Large tree trunks are carved out to make boats in Malawi, on which the open waters can then be covered.

 Starting bid: $50

Original Artwork - Sailing the Sunset on Lake Malawi

Offered:  Original, signed artwork by TKA Malawi, 2011 Team member, Daniel de Villiers.

5x7  -canvas oil painting, unframed-
As the sun sinks back into the horizon, a fishing boat returns from a good day's work.

 Starting bid: $25

Original Artwork - Prayer of the Children

Offered:  Original, signed artwork by TKA Malawi, 2011 Team member, Daniel de Villiers.

11x14  -sketch, framed-
"Can you hear the voice of the children, softly pleading for silence in a shattered world?
Crying 'Jesus, help me to feel the sun again upon my face,
For when darkness clears I know you're near, bringing peace again.' "


 Starting bid: $75

Original Artwork - Sunset over Lake Malawi

Offered:  Original, signed artwork by TKA Malawi, 2011 Team member, Daniel de Villiers.

12x16  -canvas oil painting, framed-
There are so many beautiful sunsets over the lake--the rich redness flooding the sky, with silhouettes left behind in shadow.

 Starting bid: $85

Original Artwork - Alefa

Offered:  Original, signed artwork by TKA Malawi, 2011 Team member, Daniel de Villiers.

12x16  -canvas oil painting, with frame-
At Malawi Children's Mission, we have the privilege of spending lots of time with the children who are part of the program. This is one of the girls, Alefa, with whom our team from last year became friends.

 Starting bid: $125

Original Artwork - Malawian Boy

Offered:  Original, signed artwork by TKA Malawi, 2011 Team member, Daniel de Villiers.
9x12  -sketch, framed -
A Malawian boy peeks out from behind his mother with his bright, God-given smile.

Starting Bid: $65

Set of Four African Mugs (2)

Offered: Set of 4 African Coffee Mugs.  Coffee Mugs were handmade and hand-painted in Africa.


Starting bid: $15 (Value $50)

Set of Four African Mugs (1)

Offered: Set of 4 African Coffee Mugs.  Coffee Mugs were handmade and hand-painted in Africa.


 Starting bid: $15 (Value: $50)

Portrait Session with Gem Photography

 Offered:
  • One hour on-location portrait session
  • Online proofing gallery
  • $50 print credit
Conditions: Can be used for a family-lifestyle session (up to six people), newborn session, senior session, or headshots.  Photo session must be scheduled in 2011.
Print credit may be used towards the purchase of any reprint, enlargement, gallery-wrapped canvas, or digital files.

Starting Bid: $100 (offer value: $350)

Examples of Gem Photography's work below:





Clutter Control Consultation

Offered: A one-hour consultation with premier professional organizer, Jeanne K. Smith, of Exit Stage Right, LLC. Consultation can be in regards to clutter control, paper control, office organization, time management, or estate organization.

Jeanne K. Smith, a Professional Speaker and Professional Organizer, is the nationally recognized expert in Estate Organizing. She pioneered the field of Estate Organization; and as seen in this issue of The AARP Magazine, she helps individuals and families get their affairs in order, before or after an illness or a death loss.

Also included in the offer is a copy of her CD, Exit Strategies: A Plan and A Place For Your Estate Information™, a $50 value.

Starting Bid: $75 (Value: $185)

Two Nights at Pajaro Dunes

Offered: One bedroom, one bath condo at Pajaro Dunes for two consecutive nights.

Description: Only a short drive from the San Francisco Bay Area, Pajaro Dunes is conveniently located halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey off Highway 1.

Equipped with a full kitchen, cooking utensils, linens, washer, dryer, two TVs, two VCRs, two CDs, DVD, fireplace, jacuzzi, sundeck, and BBQ.


Accommodates up to four persons, with a king bed in bedroom, twin bed in living room, and a twin roll-away bed.

Starting Bid: $200 (Value: $400/night)

Baked Goods - Three Items

Offered: Wouldn't it be great to have a homemade batch of cookies or a freshly made cake, without having to do the work yourself? Karen de Smidt, TKA teacher and leader of the Malawi, 2011 Team will do just that for you. Delivery to TKA included.

Winner will choose three of the following:
  • Carrot Cake
  • Lemon Cake
  • Chocolate Strawberry Cream Cake
  • Muffins of your choice
  • Apple Toffee Dessert
  • Cookies (options include, but not limited to: Chocolate Chip, White-chocolate Cranberry, Oatmeal)
  • Other options available, and can be discussed between winner and Mrs. de Smidt
Starting bid: $30

Baked Goods - One Item

Offered: Wouldn't it be great to have a homemade batch of cookies or a freshly made cake, without having to do the work yourself? Karen de Smidt, TKA teacher and leader of the Malawi, 2011 Team will do just that for you. Delivery to TKA included.

Winner will choose one of the following:
  • Carrot Cake
  • Lemon Cake
  • Chocolate Strawberry Cream Cake
  • Muffins of your choice
  • Apple Toffee Dessert
  • Cookies (options include, but not limited to: Chocolate Chip, White-chocolate Cranberry, Oatmeal)
Starting bid: $10

Five Hours Babysitting - Cassie March

Offered: Five hours of babysitting by TKA 11th grade student and member of Malawi, 2011 team, Cassie March.
  • Hours can be used in one sitting or broken up into smaller increments.
  • Maximum of five children.
  • References available upon request.
Starting bid: $20 (Value $50)

Five Hours Babysitting - Shanna Cooley

Offered: Five hours of babysitting by TKA 11th grade student and member of Malawi, 2011 team, Shanna Cooley.
  • Hours can be used in one sitting or broken up into smaller increments.
  • Maximum of five children.
  • References available upon request.
Starting bid: $20 (Value $50)

Five Hours Babysitting - Kayla Geleynse

Offered: Five hours of babysitting by TKA 11th grade student and member of Malawi, 2011 team, Kayla Geleynse.
  • Hours can be used in one sitting or broken up into smaller increments.
  • Maximum of five children.
  • References available upon request.
Starting bid: $20 (Value $50)

Ballroom Dancing Lessons

Offered: Two private (one couple) one-hour ballroom dance lessons with Kari Doyle, English and Ballroom Dance teacher at The King's Academy. Kari has been performing and teaching couples dances since 2003, including performing and teaching both the lead's side (traditionally the man's role) and the follow's side (traditionally the woman's role) of the dances. The winner may choose to take lessons in jitterbug, lindy hop, waltz, salsa, or cha-cha. The sessions will take place at The King's Academy, and specific dates and times will be worked out between the winner and the instructor.

Starting bid: $80 (Value: $150-200)

Closet Evaluation Consultation

Learn how to shop in your closet, then in your favorite department store or boutique with defined purpose.  With the help of a small number of new separates and accessories clients are often surprised and excited to find new outfits they never realized existed within their current inventory.  Joyfully let go of old inventory that no longer works and focus on minimal that offers maximum mileage.  Discover the travel wardrobe which begins and is inspired by existing inventory.

We will develop:
·         A list reflecting new ensembles implementing separates, accessories and shoes from current wardrobe
·         A list reflecting  limited number of new pieces that will bring new life and complete outfits. This is your road map to future shopping trips.
·         Important tips reflecting personalized color, line and design and style.

You will never see your closet or fashion the same way again!

For more information, please visit: www.tolomeiandassociates.com

Starting bid: $120 (Value $300) 

Landscaping Consultation

Offered: Spring is just around the corner. Get an early start by having Well Tended Gardens provide you with a one hour consultation of your landscaping. After the consultation, a list of landscape changes will be provided.  Implementation of landscape changes (for labor and materials) can be provided at an additional cost.  (Well Tended Gardens designed and has been caring for our property for over 5 years--Linda Black.)  Note:  Property size limited to 7,000 sq. ft.  Services good until 12/31/11

Starting Bid: $75 (Value: $200)

Round of Golf for Two

Offered: Enjoy an 18 hole round of Golf for you and a friend at the Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club.  While enjoying your round of golf you can take in the breath-taking and spectacular views.  Lunch will be provided up to a $50 value.  Services good until 12/31/11.

Starting Bid: $75 (Value: $250)

Ballet Lessons

Offered: Two private one-hour ballet sessions with Aylin Awbrey, a member of the TKA class of 2011 and an advanced dancer at The King's Academy. The sessions will take place either at Aylin's home, as she owns a ballet bar, or in the TKA dance studio. The winner chooses which location he/she wants. A pair of Aylin's used, signed pointe shoes is included with the package.

Starting bid: $80