Thanks to the generosity of our donors and sponsors, the 2008 Gala is shaping up to be a magnificent evening of food, fun and bidding. The event, which will be held October 4, 2008 at Athens Country Club, will feature these wonderful auction items. For ticket information, please contact our Foundation office at (706) 389-3926.
2008 Gala Auction Items

Live Auction items
Foster’s Jewelers (Live Auction Sponsor)– Alwan Vahand Bracelet. Designer diamond swirl bracelet set in yellow gold, and a moire beaded and textured sterling silver bangle. Designed by French Jewelry artisans, and made entirely in the United States. Va
Canyon Ranch, Tucson, AZ - 4 night stay for 2
2 UGA vs. Florida Club Level Game Tickets
Trip to Italy for a 7 day stay in Manciano; not limited to 2008
Original Painting by Steve Penley
UGA Football Helmet signed by Coachs Richt, Dooley, Goff and Donnan
Sports related
UGA Team Signed Baseball - 2008
Mizuno golf bag and driver
Rounds of golf at Athens Country Club,Jennings Mill Country Club, Cateechee and Cuscowilla
Gift basket from UGA Alumni Association
Jewelry
Sterling & 14 ky gold bracelet with citrine, peridot and blue topaz from Aurum Studios, Ltd. (value $300)14ky Gold and fresh water pearl earrings made by Sandy Jones from Aurum Studios Ltd. (value $625)Simon Sebbag Citrine necklace with gold vermeil penda
Ladies 14k white and gold rubelite ring from Spencer's Jewelers
Trips
3 night stay at the St. Simon's Island Ocean Lodge
Week stay at Santibel Island, Fl.(August 14 - 22, 2009)
Overnight stay at Chateau Elan with 2 bottles of Wine
Stay at Lake Burton, The Seasons
One night stay and 2 Monday night concert tickets at Ashford Manor
Art
Painting by Mary Wimberly
Dining, wines and evenings out (Local)
Dinner Gift Certificates from IHOP
Season tickets to the Broadway series at the Classic Center
Dinner Gift Certificates to Porterhouse Grill, Outback and Basil Press
Authentic Italian wines and more donated by Patti Burch
Gift basket from Healthy Gourmet
2 bottles of Wine from ABC
For the Ladies
Microdermabrasion from Ageless Remedies
Flowers from Always, Always Flowers
Manicure and Pedicure from a Flair with Hair
Gift Basket from Dr. Bulengo
Gift basket of services and products from Andrea LaFera
Gold beaded evening clutch from Slippers
Effel Tower pocketbook
Home Décor
Large pottery vase from Aurum
$400 Gift Certificate from the Speciality Stone Store
Decorative rug from Andrea Roper
12 months of coffee from Jittery Joes
Landscape design by Cheryl Milhako
Items for the home from Athens Interiors
Decorating session with Andrew Downs
Georgia Bulldog Bird Feeder
Outdoor heater
Closet Tailors
Miscellaneous
$100 Gift Certificates to Professional Cleaners on Baxter
St. Mary's Wellness Fitness Center Package
Pooch Pamper Set
St. Mary's Wellness 6 month membership, 5 personal training sessions and five 1 hour massages
Photography by Katie Ramsey
$200 gift certificate from Vintage 2 Digital
Teeth whitening by Dr. Charles Burch
For the Guys
Car package with wooden box
Tool Box from Williams True Value
Children
Santa Party
Smock and art supplies from Tiger Lilly
Noah's Ark toy box from Rattles and Rhymes




Sponsors
Diamond
Athens BMW - Heart of Gold Sponsor
burton + Burton
Davis Family Foundation
Noramco, Inc.
Sodexho

Ruby
Athens Neurological Associates
Athens Radiology Associates
Foster's Jewelers - Live Auction Sponsor
Georgia Neurological Surgery
Georgia Power
Paul and June Martin

Pearl
AT&T
Athens Banner Herald
Athens First Bank and Trust
Athens Hospitalist Services
Athens Orthopedic Clinic
Cathie and Robin Chasman
Collection Services of Athens
First American Bank
JMD Architects
Lou Perno, John Perno and Stewart Richardson
UGA Foundation