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	1	Epicurean Feast SEVEN is proof that sometimes you can have it all! Let SEVEN create the ultimate dining experience for you and your friends. The winner is eligible for a SEVEN signature private dining party for 8 in your home or at the location of your choice. Work with the event planning team to plan a customized multiple course menu featuring appetizers, dinner, dessert and more that will surely delight. You’re going to love the opportunity to entertain with SEVEN's exclusive 1881 Omaha steaks and award winning sushi. Also included is a variety of wines to pair with your meal. SEVEN’S expert chef will exceed any expectations making the night unique, unexpected and unforgettable. Bon Appetit! Available Sunday-Thursday in the Minneapolis metro area. Not available holidays including Christmas, New Year’s or Valentine’s Day. Expires 11/2/14. Value: $0.00
	2	Sail Away in Luxury The sea and exotic locations are calling you on a vacation you'll never forget! Azamara Club Cruises sails to fascinating destinations all over the world. But somehow the world will never seem the same when you see it their way. With this amazing flexible package, you'll enjoy a 7 to 15 night luxury cruise of your choice* with Azamara Club Cruises between December 1, 2013 and May 31, 2014. If you love small, urban boutique hotels, you'll love their small elegant ships. Azamara also specializes in what they call Destination Immersion®... meaning longer stays, more overnights and night touring in ports of call. With outstanding service, amazing food, luxurious shipboard accomodations and exceptional destinations, Azamara Club Cruises provides the ultimate up-market cruise experience! Over 30 possible voyages to choose from including: 13 Night Vietnam and Thailand Voyage with stops in Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore 14 Night Route of the Americas Voyage with stops in Mexico, Guatamala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica 12 Night Spice Route Voyage with stops in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and India 8 Night Tuscany to Provence Voyage with stops in Italy, France, Monaco and Spain Visit www.azamaraclubcruises.com for more information and voyage options. Certificate good for 2 passengers in Club Oceanview Stateroom accommodations, based upon space availability. Purchase price does not include airfare, transfers, taxes and fees. Value:* $12,000.00
	3	Escape to Panama A luxurious Villa at the Red Frog Beach Resort in Bocas de Toro, Panama is calling you! Red Frog Beach is the most beautiful resort in Panama because of the beaches, rainforest landscape and the upscale villas. This island destination has so many activities you will be sorry you cannot stay longer! Miles of lush rainforest and the adjacent National Marine Park allow guests to access a variety of beach and island activities right from their private vacation villa elevated above stunning beaches. Two restaurants, an activity center, and countless natural amenities - this tropical paradise has something for everyone! This is a great package for the traveler who enjoys rich heritage, rain forest nature discoveries, surfing, sea fishing, boat tours, kayaking, snorkeling, or just relaxing on the beach with a great place to call home. Red Frog Beach Villas will provide you with the perfect beach resort experience. Enjoy a five (5) night stay in a 3 bedroom luxury villa with a private pool, full kitchen, patio with a breathtaking view, WiFi, air conditiong, and tv with satellite. While staying at Bocas del Toro Villas you'll also enjoy access to 5 unique beaches on Isla Bastimentos that are acclaimed as the best in Panama. To help you get there, we’ve added 2 Delta Airlines Business Class tickets to Panama City and the owners of the Villa will contribute an additional $500 to assist with your travel needs (see Restrictions). Upon purchase of this package, the owners will be happy to assist you with advice for making travel arrangements to get there and suggest local activities and attractions for you to enjoy. Panama Villa: Valid for a 5 night stay from May 1, 2014 - December 20, 2014. Package does not include travel to get to Red Frog Beach Resort which is located on an island off the coast of Panama. Journey to the resort will require an international flight to Panama City, possible hotel overnight in Panama City, taxi between airports, domestic flight to Bocas de Toro and water taxi to the island. Delta Airlines tickets: Valid thru 10.18.14. Call ProfessionalTravelService.com at 800-736-8747 to redeem. Value: $8,325.00
	4	Executive Wine and Dine Experience A long-standing Gala tradition is for our Executive Leadership Team to prepare a special Live Auction package for our guests. This year's offering is certainly unique! Our executive volunteers have created a delectible package of fine wines that you are sure to savor. Add these bottles to your own cellar or give them as special gifts for the people you love. The purchaser of this package will also be treated to a private dinner and drinks with our Gala Chair, Gary Ellis, CFO of Medtronic and Omar Ishrak, CEO of Medtronic. What an amazing opportunity to chat with the top executives of one of the Twin Cities' best known companies! Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Red Rock Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon, 1996 Peju Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009 Opus One Napa Red Wine, 2009 Santa Lucia Highlands Belle Glos Pinot Noir, 2011 Coeur Blanc Domaine Serene, 2010 Kosta Brown Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir, 2011 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, 2001 Ruffino Il Ducale Toscana, 2008 Donated by Dr. William Nelson, Dr. Stephen Smalley, Gary Ellis, Mike Carrel, Dan Cosentino, Steve Tight, Bruce Zeilinger and Steve Canakes Dinner experience with Gary Ellis and Omar Ishrak valid January 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014 for mutually agreeable date and location. Value: $0.00
	5	Hooray for Hollywood! Head off to TV Land with this amazing trip to Los Angeles! You will enjoy 2 VIP passes to a show taping with reserved seating and the greenroom of Jimmy Kimmel Live! You’ll also get VIP passes to attend a taping of Real Time with Bill Maher. But that’s not all. Complete your ultimate TV vacation, with a visit to the Paley Museum of TV and Radio in Beverly Hills, an American cultural institution dedicated to the discussion of the cultural, creative and social significance of television and radio. Travel to L.A. with 2 Delta Airlines coach tickets and to help you get around we've added one 3-day certificate for an intermediate or midsize National Car Rental. For lodging and dining, you'll also receive a certificate for 2 nights at the Hilton in Universal City and gift certificates for two amazing Beverly Hills restaurants: $100 at il Pastaio and $50 at Obika Mozzarella Bar. Bill Maher: must be 18 yrs to attend. Jimmy Kimmel Live: must be 21 yrs to attend. Expires 11/2/14. National Car Rental: No cash value. One way rentals do not apply. Other restrictions may apply.Limit one certificate per guest per stay. Expires: 6/30/14. Hollywood Airfare: Valid through 10.18.14. Call professionaltravelservice.com at 800-736-8747 to redeem. Hilton Universal City: Does not include incidentals. Not valid holidays or special events. Expires 11/2/14. Value: $0.00

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