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12th Annual Embassy Dinner, Friday, May 5, 2006
The AUCTIONS
As always, our Live and Silent Auctions will be filled with unique and exciting items for bidding. Last year’s auctions raised an incredible $36,800! You can participate by downloading this information package and faxing back to WaterCan. The package includes information about who attends the event and the benefits our donors receive.
Auction Package (English-PDF)
Auction Package (French-PDF)
Take a look at the exciting items you can bid on at the 2006 Embassy Dinner!
To attend the auctions only, admission to the event is free of charge. Pre-registration is required by calling the office.
2006 Live Auction Donors
2006 Silent Auction Donors
| Donor/Organization | Donation |
| John Krisak, Director of Programme - The Canadian Lyceum of Greece | Full tuition for one summer session at the Canadian Lyceum of Greece on the Island of Crete. All students attending the Canadian Lyceum of Greece are registered with TVDSB, which grants credit towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. It is recommended that students choose at least one of the Featured Arts courses as the teachers at The Lyceum adopt an integrated approach to make full use of the incomparable natural landscape of Crete; archaeological sites revealing architecture from the Minoan, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman periods; museums displaying artifacts from these various periods; lectures by visiting artists, artisans, musicians, and writers. Air transportation from Canada to Greece/Crete is NOT included & is the sole responsibility of the Highest Bidder. Click here to view Summer 2006 courses |
| Audi | Bid on a MONTHLY rate for a 48 month lease of a 2006 Audi A4 or A3. Exceptional fuel mileage and European sports sedan handling and performance. View A4 specs! |
| Ben Babelowsky | Framed acrylic of a winter scene of Parliament Hill, valued at $950. |
 Michael Turner / Uncommon Thread |
A busy gentleman might not have the time or desire to shop but still requires a wardrobe that is both functional and representative of his style. Are you making the right impression? Find out with this wardrobe consultation and Hand Made” Michael Turner “Bespoke made to measure 2piece suit. Package valued at $1500.00. Click here to learn more. |
| Ambassador of Egypt | Enjoy dinner for 8 persons at the Egyptian Ambassador's official residence. |
| Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco | Enjoy dinner for 8 persons at the Moroccan Ambassador's official residence. |
| New Zealand High Commissioner | Enjoy dinner and wine for 8 persons at the New Zealand High Commissioner's official residence. Due to the fact that His Excellency will be leaving his post this summer, the dinner must take place prior to June 30th, 2006. |
| Art Mode Gallery | Original Art - Valued at $1200. |
| Jubilee Fine Jewelers | $1000 Gift Certificate. |
 The Snow Goose Ltd. |
Snowy Owl Statue - Valued at $2800 |
 Gib Patterson - President Emerald Links Golf & Country Club |
$1,000 towards golf at Emerald Links, Cloverdale Links, or Anderson Links golf courses. |
 Roche-Bobois |
$1000 Gift Certificate |
| Saab Salon Spa | Enjoy a day at the spa with manicure, pedicure, facial, wash & blow-dry, bath robe and Aveda gift basket. Then, relax in comfort at the Best Western Victoria Park Suites Hotel - Valued at $1,000 |
 Embassy of Cuba |
The Emperor of Cigars Partagas Lusitanias - Don Jaime Partagás began manufacturing cigars in 1827. Still produced at the Partagás factory, there is no doubt about the strong, intense flavour of this line. It is a cigar of a double corona, delivering full-bodied Havana flavor to the smoker. Heavy loam-like flavors coarse across the palate from this hardcore Cuban cigar. Origin: Cuba Manufactured: Hand Made Gauge: Thick Length: 194 mm. Format: Prominente Ring: 49 Weight: 17,86 gr. Score: 9 Presentation: 2 Layers in a Box of 25 |
| Land Rover Experience Montebello & Auberge et Club de Golf Heritage | One Great Adventure Enjoy the out of doors with this adventure package for two. Firstly, enjoy a one-of-a-kind driving experience with Land Rover. Receive a two hour adventure-inspired lesson and two hours of high-adrenaline off-pavement fun. Don't worry if your off-roading experience consists of cottage back roads - your lesson is geared to your individual level - and the scenery in Montebello can't be beat. After this exciting day, enjoy supper and relax in the comfort of your room at the Auberge, followed by breakfast and golf the next day. All in all - a great way to spend the weekend! Land Rover expires May 5, 2007 (Max 3 Drivers). Auberge component is valid from Sunday to Thursday, until Oct 2006. May be used separately. |
| Scotiabank, Aramark & SOMA Registered Massage Therapy and Alternative Health Care | His and Hers...(You Decide!) The ultimate package for girls and boys - Receive two club seats in the 100 Level to see the Ottawa Senators in action during the fall 06/07 hockey season. Warm up for the game with dinner for two at the Senate Club at Scotiabank Place. Also whether for relaxation and stress management or for specific treatment needed due to injury or illness, enhance your well being with 6 x 1 hour Massage Therapy Treatments and 6 Oxygen Treatments. Game to be determined. |
| The Place Next Door | Do It Yourself BBQ Kit Enjoy bbq'ing this summer with a deluxe package from Dave Smith and the Place Next Door. Your bbq-bonanza includes 12 steaks, 12 baked potatoes, butter & sour cream, salad, rolls and butter and dessert for 12. Receive 2 bottles of red and 2 bottles of white wine. And, as if that weren't enough, prepare your meal on this Centro Stainless Steel BBQ from Canadian Tire - Coventry Road. |
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| 1000 Islands Cruises Rockport Boat Line | 1 hour cruise for 2 people | |
| A Culinary Conspiracy | Basket of conspiratorial goodies including a selection of our home-made condiments, coulis and preserves - Valued at $100. | |
| AGF Funds |
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| ALYEAS JEWELLERS LIMITED | Natural Art valued at $500 - framed cleavage of a rare muscovite (Mica) with inclusions of hematite and other minerals. | |
| Ambassade de Madagascar |
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| Ambassador of Yemen and Spouse | Janbiya - a classical dagger - Valued at $350 | |
| Ambassador of Yemen and Spouse | Yemeni jewelry set - Valued at $350. | |
| Ambiente | $120 Gift Certificate | |
| Ancient Azerbaijan | A knotted carpet - Valued at $85 | |
| Atlantis Beauty Spa | Shampoo, cut and blow-dry, and hot oil back massage - Valued at $125 | |
| Books for Business | $100 Gift Certificate | |
| Books on Beechwood | Book on the history of Rockliffe - Valued at $50. | |
| Bostonian Executive Suites | One-night stay for two on a Friday or Saturday, in an Executive King Suite, including continental breakfast and parking - Valued at $230 | |
| Brent Harden - Le Maison d'Or | Men's gold tone Bulova Caravelle watch with diamond accent - Valued at $165. | |
| Brent Harden - Le Maison d'Or | Ladies gold tone Bulova Caravelle fashion watch with interchangeable straps - Valued at $135. | |
| Café Baci | $50 Gift Certificate | |
| Canada Aviation Museum | Two family admission passes, two Aérotech t-shirts, and two frisbees - valued at $40 | |
| Canada's National History Society | Educational Gift Basket valued at $115 | |
 Canadian Wildlife Federation |
Signed Robert Bateman "Getting to Know" print, Wild About Birds certified organic coffees and men's fleece-lined sweater - Package valued at $300. | |
| CARICOM Countries | Collection of Caribbean flavored rums - Valued at $200. | |
| Cartier - Eau | Cartier - Eau Gift Basket - Valued at $200 | |
| ChancesR Restaurant | $50 in Gift Certificates | |
| Château Cartier | Brunch for two at Sam Snead's, valued at $50 | |
| Cody Party & Event Rentals | 5 x $50 gift certificates for use in planning your special day. | |
| CTV Ottawa | Hot Air Baloon Ride, valued at $250 | |
| Darkke Studios | $200 Gift Certificate towards photo shoot. | |
David Hillary "Hilary's Cleaners" |
2 x $100 Gift Certificates. | |
| Denis Poitras Couture | Made-to-measure skirt - Valued at $400 | |
| Dr. Doris Lu - Optometrist | Burberry women's fashion sunglasses valued at $245 | |
| Dr. Doris Lu - Optometrist | Giorgio Armani sunglasses valued at $280 | |
| East India Company Restaurant | 2 x $25 Gift Certificates | |
| Eddie May Mysteries | Enjoy a murder mystery dinner and show at Fat Tuesday's - Valued at $122. | |
| El Meson Restaurant | $125 Gift Certificate | |
| Elee Spa & Salon | Aveda Gift Basket - Valued at $150. | |
| Embassy of Cuba | Enjoy 2 bottles of Cuban Rum - Valued at $40 | |
| Embassy of Cuba | 3 Cuban Music CDs - Valued at $48 | |
| Embassy of Peru | 2005 oil painting on canvass depicting "Quipus" an Incan message device that could be carried by runners to all corners of their world - Valued at $700 | |
| Embassy of the Republic of Belarus | Tablecloth and set of napkins, 3 decorative vases and 1 decorative plate - Valued at $100 | |
| Embassy of the Republic of Croatia | Did you know that Croatia is the mother country of the necktie? Receive an authentic Croatian cravate valued at $70. | |
| Estee Lauder Cosmetics (Holt Renfrew) | Beyond Paradise Gift basket - Valued at $200. | |
| Ezcape Spa & Salon Inc. | $120 Gift Certificate | |
| Fairmont Chateau Laurier | One-night's stay for two (Friday or Saturday night) - Valued at $339 | |
| Gary Pluim - Executive Director, WaterCan | An Ethiopian shirt, shawl and tie - Valued at $75 | |
| Gary Pluim - Executive Director, WaterCan | A set of Ethiopian candle holders and pen holder - Valued at $40 | |
| Gary Pluim - Executive Director, WaterCan | A traditional Ethiopian stringed instrument - Valued at $30. | |
| George Yap - Program Director, WaterCan | 3 Framed and Matted photograph of a scenes from Eastern Africa - photographed by our very own George Yap - Program Director on one of his overseas trips. | |
| Gerry & Isobel's | Tea for Two - Valued at $32. | |
| Gib Patterson - President Emerald Links Golf & Country Club | 2 rounds of golf and a power cart at Emerald Links - Valued at $140 | |
| Gib Patterson - President Emerald Links Golf & Country Club | 2 rounds of golf and a power cart at Cloverdale Links - Valued at $108 | |
| Grand & Toy - Carlingwood | Maxell Flat Panel Speaker PC Speaker Set and Logitech Internet Chat Headset - Valued at $90 | |
| H.E. Shumin Lu, Ambassador for the People's Republic of China |
Moutai - China's National Liquor, valued at $100 | |
| His Excellency Daniel Leroy, Ambassador of Belgium | The Ultimate Book of Belgium - When you look through this book, you will discover the country, the beauty of its towns and countryside, the wealth of its culture, the way its institutions work, and lifestyle "a la Belge" - Valued at $80. | |
 Holt Renfrew |
L'eau D'Issey gift basket - Valued at $160 | |
| Holt Renfrew | CARTIER - PASHA Gift basket - Valued at $160 | |
| Holt Renfrew | Clean fragrance Gift Basket valued at $246 | |
| Holt Renfrew | Sisley Gift Basket - Valued at $485 | |
| Holtz Spa | $100 Gift Certificate for Spa Services and a luxurious pillow. | |
| Hull Chelsea Wakefield Steam Train | Steam-powered trains trip through Gatineau hills for 2 - Valued at $80 | |
| Il Negozio Nicastro | Gift basket of Italian goodies valued at $100 | |
| Jason Duval - The Sussex Studio (Art Gallery) | $500 Gift Certificate towards the purchase of original art (purchase price must be greater than $1,000) and a one hour in home consultation. | |
| Kettleman's Bagel Co | $20 Gift Certificate | |
| Le Mer Gift Basket - Valued at $200. | ||
| La Roma Restaurant | $50 Gift Certificate | |
| Le Cordon Blue Paris - Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute | Cooking demonstration for 4 and Le Cordon Bleu Cookbooks - Valued at $184 | |
| Le "French Quarter" | $50 Gift Certificate | |
| Le Metro | $125 Gift Certificate | |
| Le Moulin Wakefield Inn & Spa | One night's stay and breakfast for two, valued at $204 | |
| Leo LaVecchia Custom Tailor | Custom tailored suit, jacket or blazer - for ladies or gentlemen. | |
| Les Suites Hotel, Ottawa | One night's accomodation for two | |
 Lois Siegel Productions Inc. |
Photograph of Alan Alda - Valued at $200 | |
| Mahjong The Game | Exotic reversible silk jacket - Valued at $225. | |
| Mahjong The Game | Silk, sequined shoes and purse - Valued at $180. | |
| Mahjong The Game | Set of four earthenware bowls - Valued at $144. | |
| Marc Turcotte - Rivermead Golf Club | Nancy Lopez Golf Bag - Valued at $150. | |
| Mary Dawn Roberts - Artist | 4 framed reproductions - Valued at $125 each. | |
| Metcalfe Massage Therapy Clinic | One Hour Massage - a $70 value. | |
| Melissa Clark-Steele, BMO Nesbitt Burns | Golf accessory package including a golf travel bag, putter and a dozen golf balls | |
Michael Turner / Uncommon Thread |
Wardrobe Consultation valued at $300 | |
| Michel Germain | Deauville fragrance his/her gift basket. | |
| Mirage Paper Company | Set of three photo albums - Valued at $30 | |
| Mortgage Zappers | Mortgage Consultation - Valued at $100 | |
| National Art Centre - Le Café | $100 Gift Certificate | |
| National Gallery of Canada | Family membership | |
| Nettleton's Jewellery Ltd. | $50 Gift Certificate | |
| New Edinburgh Pub | Gift Certificate for 2 x 1/2 pound of Fajitas | |
Novotel Hotel |
Weekend getaway - Valued at $375. | |
| Olivia Craft Designs | One-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry - Valued at $40 | |
| Ottawa 67's Hockey Club | 4 tickets to any Ottawa 67's regular season home game - Valued at $56. | |
 Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival |
One Adult pass and one Student Pass to the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival - Valued at $120. | |
| Ottawa Little Theater | Receive two tickets to the Tuesday, May 30th showing of Isn't it Romantic, by Wendy Wasserstein | |
 Ottawa Professional Therapy Centre |
4 different spa selections - Valued at $165. | |
| Parliament Cleaning Group | 3 x $150 Gift Certificates | |
| Paul Couvrette Photography Inc. | $200 Gift Certificate | |
| Peter Herrndorf | Peter Herrndorf, President and CEO of the National Arts Centre, will join you and two (2) guests for lunch at the NAC restaurant, Le Cafe. Your lunch will be followed by a guided tour of the National Arts Centre - Priceless | |
| Pierre Lagalisse - Artist | Original watercolours of Peggy's Cove and Malepeque Bay | |
| Random House of Canada & McClelland & Stewart | Scotiabank Giller Prize Package - 4 books - 3 signed - Valued at $150 | |
| Rainbow Natural Foods | Basket of Organic Foods - Valued at $30 | |
| Rinaldo Hair Designers & Spa | Rob and Hair Care package valued at $250. | |
| Rings Etc. Jewellers | 36" strand of beige/white, multicolored freshwater pearls - Valued at $400 | |
| Shaw Festival | Receive two tickets to one perfomance of either "Arms and the Man", High Society" or "The Crucible", staged at the Festival Theater in Niagara-on-the-Lake. | |
| Shelley Featherstone | 2 Gift Certificates for one-hour massages, valued at $70 each. | |
| Sheraton Ottawa Hotel | One-night weekend stay for two including Sunday Brunch - Valued at $200. | |
| Silver Rain - Holt Renfrew | Silver Rain Gift Basket - Valued at $575 | |
| SOMA Registered Massage Therapy and Alternative Health Care | 6 x 1 hour Massage Therapy Treatments and 6 Oxygen Treatments. | |
| Stratford Festival of Canada | Two tickets to the June 30th showing of Shakespeare's Coriolanus. | |
| Terry Cowan - Artist | Framed and matted print of two American goldfinch - Valued at $60 | |
| The Great Canadian Theater Company | Two tickets to any Mainstage Production in the 2005-2006 Season. | |
| The National Ballet of Canada | Pair of Pointe shoes autographed by Sonia Rodriguez. | |
| The Niagara Parks Commission | A complete Niagara Falls Tour Package, valued at $168 | |
| The Place Next Door | Deluxe BBQ package (everything you need for a bbq for 12 persons) - Valued at $650 | |
| Thyme and Again Creative Catering | $100 Gift Certificate for a New Year's dinner package | |
 Trillium Cooking School |
Not your typical TV Dinner! An invitation to join Pam Collacot and Leanne Cusack at the Trillium Cooking School for the taping of their regular cooking segment on CTV News at Noon. Following the segment, you are invited to stay for lunch. Includes a copy of "Pam Cooks", Pam Collacott's latest cookbook. |
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| Tops Car Wash | $100 Gift Certificate | |
| Tundra Books | Book: "Cool Woods" - Valued at $27 | |
| Vanilla | Juicy Couture pin - Valued at $150 | |
| Via Rail | Two round trip tickets for travel in comfort class in the Windsor/Quebec corridor - Valued at $600 | |
| Vintage Inns | One night's accomodation for two | |
| Weekly Flowers | Arrangement of tulips in a watering can - Valued at $58 | |
| Wilderness Tours | High or Gentle Adventure Day Trip on the Ottawa River for ONE - Valued at $110 | |
| Youth Knowledge Management, Inc. | Decorative writing journal - Valued at $80. | |
| Zenteriors Inc. | Japanese Art: Ukiyo-eis - Valued at $135 | |
| Zoe's Lounge - Fairmont Château Laurier | Tea for Two |
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