It may have been meet-the-teacher night and the Cowboys were lining up against the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium. Didn’t matter. The Cattle Baron’s crowd filled the parking lot surrounding Bachendorf’s in Preston Center East on Thursday, September 1.
The draw was the preview of the 2016 CBB’s 18 Live Auction package including
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Tag Heuer Indy 500 VIP Experience (Donated by Bachendorf’s and Tag Heuer) — Two lucky people will enjoy a VIP experience with round-trip, business-class air transportation, two nights in a premium hotel, dinners, and, of course, VIP access to the Indy 500. Winner also receive a timepiece from Tag Heuer.
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Toe In The Sand Of The Seychelles (Donated by Etihad Airways, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi) — Winner and guest will enjoy round-trip trip, business class tickets from DFW to Seychelles on Etihad Airways with complimentary chauffeur service. Enjoy four nights at Carana Beach Hotel and one night at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi before and after you stay in Seychelles.
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(Donated by Troy Aikman, Charles Haley, Daryl Johnston, Ed “Too” Tall Jones, Darren Woodson, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, Louis XIII de Remy Martin and Premier Transportation) — Get ready for the ultimate game night! Winner and 11 friends will enjoy a night of No Limit Texas Hold’ Em with Cowboy legends Troy Aikman, Charles Haley, Daryl Johnston, Ed “Too” Tall Jones and Darren Woodson plus a private tasting of Louis XIII cognac and dinner/drinks from Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse.
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Kentucky Derby from Grey Goose Vodka (Donated by Grey Goose Vodka, Horizon Air Group and Wynne Transportation) — Experience America’s legendary horse race! You and a guest will fly from DFW to Kentucky on a private jet, walk the red carpet and enjoy VIP Access to the Bacardi House Party. Includes two nights at the historic Galt House Hotel.
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Australia’s Finest (Donated by Jackson Family Wines, Yangarra Estate Vineyard, Peter Fraser, Margot McKinney and American Airlines) — A wine experience down under! Winner and guest will arrive in Sydney and enjoy two nights at the Changri-La Hotel before embarking to Adelaide for a four-day and three –night stay at Yangarra Estate Vineyard! During your time there, sample some of the finest wines in the world with your host, Peter Fraser, recently named winemaker of the year. To remember your trip, winner will also receive a beautiful pair of earrings from local designer Margot McKinney.
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Texas-Sized Party At Gilley’s (Donated by G Texas Catering, John Gilbert, Gilley’s Dallas, Rivers and Rust, Jack Boles Services and Matthews Southwest) — Enjoy a private party at Gilley’s Dallas with 200 of your closet friends! Includes a BBQ buffet, valet services and live music by Rivers and Rust.
In addition to checking the auctions items appropriately displayed on jewelry counters, it was a perfect time to play the summer-catch-up game.
Diane and Hal Brierley had been in and out of the area during the summer. While they had hit Europe, their summer highlight was just kicking back and driving around Utah… CBB Co-Chair Andrea Weber with husband John Weber was glowing with baby Weber due just before the CBB fundraiser. Bets are being taken if Andrea will make it to the Gilley’s funfest. Smart money is betting on Andrea being there… Nikki Webb arrived early so she could dash to attend her sons’ meet-the-teachers. Over the summer Nikki had been busy tending her three son, her newborn daughter and regaining her size 2 figure… Junior League of Dallas Gala Chair Isabell Novakov reported that despite having a daunting goal, she was pleased with her committee’s progress…Past CBB Chair Mary Martha and John Pickens and her cousin/Kerrville resident Debbie Flores stopped by on their way to True Foods for dinner. Debbie was subbing in for her CBB daughter Karen James, who was out of town with her husband Brad James. In addition to representing Karen, Debbie was also pooch sitting for the James’.
As for Mary Martha and John, they haven’t retired from fundraising by a longshot. They’re co-chair Harvest, the Thursday, September 15th North Texas Food Bank fundraiser at The Shed.
Other faces in the crowed included Co-Hosts Katy and Lawrence Bock, Anne Davidson, KJ and Ladd Sanger, Paige Westhoff, Marybeth and Kevin Conlon and Elizabeth Gambrell popping in from the Las Fiesta check presentation.