This year’s event is at noon on April 15, 2012 in the Sutherland Moot Court Room at the law school. Save the date!
The Minority Law Caucus (MLC), a student organization at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law that promotes diversity in Utah’s legal profession, hosts this annual auction to raise money for student scholarships.
With generous community support, last year’s auction raised $3,000 for scholarships for qualified law students.
Special thanks to:
Ray Quinney & Nebeker and Attorney General Mark Shurtleff for their generous financial support.
| Donor | Item | Notes |
| Judge Paul Iwasaki | (2) Jazz Playoffs tickets for Game 1 | Location: Row 3 of upper bowl; Date TBA |
| Judge Paul Iwasaki | Mentor Lunch | Winning bidder and two (2) of his/her friends with Second District Juvenile Judge Paul Iwasaki |
| Utah Jazz | Autographed photograph of Carlos Boozer | Color action shot, 8” x 10” |
| Utah Jazz | Autographed photograph of Ronnie Brewer | Color action shot, 8” x 10” |
| Danielle Hawkes | Rock climbing lessons | A starter climbing package for two.The package also includes three indoor rock climbing lessons for two people at Rockreation in Holladay. The first lesson will teach you to top rope belay each other and will also cover bouldering safety. The second two lessons will focus on technique and fun. Each lesson will last two hours and can be modified to accommodate ability and skill level. Dani Hawkes has been rock climbing for 16 years and has taught group and private lessons for 10 years. Dani will teach anyone over 12 years old and is happy to work with people of every ability level. |
| Danielle Hawkes | Rock climbing gear | Includes two Singing Rock harnesses (One Medium, One Large, both adjustable), a belay device with locking carabiner, two chalk bags, and chalk (thanks to Liberty Mountain Climbing). |
| Utah Museum of Fine Arts | Family membership | A membership is a great way for families to take advantage of all that “Splendid Heritage” has to offer and enjoy the Museum all year round. The Splendid Heritage exhibition ties in twith the “We Shall Remain “movie series. |
| KUED Channel 7 | “We Shall Remain” | An epic history of America, seen through native eyes, part of the American Experience series, in 10-episodes, including five on Native Americans in Utah, produced by KUED, Utah’s PBS station. |
| KUED Channel 7 | “We Shall Remain” framed POSTER | Black frame for color “We Shall Remain” program, appoximately 14″ wide x 30″ tall |
| Daniel Medwed and Erika George | Mentor Lunch | Lunch for four students at Takashi Restaurant downtown. |
| Campus Bookstore | University of Utah stuff | 1 mug a few hats and t-shirts. |
| Campus Bookstore, Computer Dept. | iPod Nano | iPod and headphones |
| Andrea Bateman | Jewelry | Three pairs of earings; two baby bracelets |
| LexisNexis | Gift basket – school supplies and candy. | Pass the Bar with help from LexisNexis Study Aids: “Understanding Administrative Law”; “Q&A: Evidence”; “Understanding Environmental Law”; “Understanding Secured Transactions.” |
| Westlaw | gift package from Westlaw including some of our merchandise and some West books, | Briefcase, mousepad, stapler, water bottle, Coffee mug, USB flashdrive, pens and highlighters; and books, too: “Legal Writing in a Nutshell,” “Finding the Law,” “Legal Writing: A Systematic Approach,” “Moving Your Legal Career Forward,” |
| Ashley Malnove | Matching handmade cashmere scarf, hat and fingerless gloves | Beautiful colors, incredibly soft and made with love. |
| Bonnie Mitchell | Three night cabin stay for up to ten people, on the Strawberry River | Delux accommodations: electricity (solar), running water (well); propane for cooking and hot water. Sleeps up to 10 people; blue ribbon trout stream, hiking, biking, solitude, splendor. |
| Clifford Rosky | Mentor Lunch | Dinner for 4 at Mazza Café |
| Jim Holbrook | Mentor Lunch | Dodge bullets at Baghdad’s Green Zone Café – just kidding. Lunch for two (2) at the Alta Club when Prof. Holbrook returns from Baghdad |
| Beehive Bail and Bond | Gift basket (2 identical) | Baseball cap, a big coffee/ drink mug and a $20 Tesoro gas card |
| Wasatch Brewery | Polygamy Porter tee shirt | Men’s Medium, long sleeve |
| Jessica Andrew | Balloon twisting for a kids party | |
| Scott Matheson, Jr. | Matheson’s famous sourdough start! | This is a bona fide auction tradition, though not as old as the Matheson family’s sourdough start, with origins traceable to 19th century southern Utah (Yes, it is well over 100 years old!). The winner will receive the start and instructions on how to make sourdough pancakes and bread. |
| Debora Threedy | “Plays From Behind the Zion Curtain,” book | “Plays From Behind the Zion Curtain,” a book that contains the scripts of eight plays produced by Plan-B Theatre over the last decade, including Debora Threedy’s own play, “The End of the Horizon,” about the life and disappearance of Everett Ruess. |
| Zions Bank | Ogio golf bag | |
| The State Room | Pairs of concert tickets, winner’s choice. | Concert choices: Michelle Shocked (sold out); Ryan Montbleau Band; Richard Buckner; Moreland & Arbuckle |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels | Lunch certificates (4) | Lunch sandwich or entrée salad |
| Jack Mormon Coffee | Gift basket | Mug, 1 lb. coffee, tee shirt and a voucher. |
| Knead a Massage – Foothill Village | Massage and gift basket | Hot Stone Massage” and a basket of merchandise. |
| The I.J. and Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center | A 6-Month Family Membership to the I.J. & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center valued at $740 | IMPORTANT: Certificate must be presented at the time of enrollment, prior to the stated expiration (which is printed on the certificate.) Recipient must be a new member to the JCC, that includes prior members whose membership has lapsed or been terminated and persons that have never been members. It specifically does not include current members and/or members that are renewing their membership. |
| Down To Earth, Gardner Village | Large Clock | Beautiful piece |
| Down To Earth, Gardner Village | Jewelry | Necklace with pendant |
| Down To Earth, Gardner Village | Magnet Board | Just like everything at Down To Earth, this magnet board is unlike any you will find anywhere, with an antique and stylish look. |
| Sean Reyes, Parsons Behle & Lattimer | Mentor Lunch | Lunch for up to four students, at a restaurant of their choice |
| Terry Kogan | Mentor Lunch | Gourmet Dinner for four |
| Robert Flores | Mentor Lunch | Lunch or dinner for four |
| Reyes Aguillar | “Killer Fajita Marinade” | An annual auction favorite |
| Five Star Restaurant | Certificate for dinner | Downtown SLC’s best Filipino and Chinese food |
| Chris Johnson | Golf Lessons for two and 18 holes at Eaglewood Golf Course | Eaglewood Golf Course in North Salt Lake, lessons taught by pro golfer, Chris Johnson |
| Paul Cassell | Mentor Lunch | Dinner with 4 students at a restaurant of their choice. |
| Nicole Salazar-Hall | Beer making lesson | Our very own brewmaster, Nicole Salazar-Hall, wil share the fine art of home brewing beer. Winner also receives a gift certificate from the Beer Nut to get a complete home brewing starter kit. |
| ACLU | Tickets for two to the ACLU’s May 16 banquet | This year’s featured speaker is Rachel Maddow |
| DraperDale Riding School | Horseback riding lessons | Free riding lesson at the DraperDale Riding School in Sandy. |
| Desert Edge Brewery | Two (2) certificates for dinner for two | Excludes alcohol and gratuity |
| KUER/FM90 | Diane Rehm Live @ the Rose Wagner Theatre | KUER is Utah’s flagship public radio station, broadcasting along the Wasatch Front at 90.1. |
| Engel Tejada, Snell & Wilmer | iPod Shuffle | |
| Utah Symphony and Utah Opera | Two tickets to a Deer Valley Music Festival concert | Two general admission tickets, courtesy of the MLC, to the one fo the following: (1) Classical performance; (2) Pops performance; or (3) Opera performance; Redeem 24-hours before performance. |
| DF Latin Dance Studio | Dance lessons | Four week dance lesson for two people. |
| Belle Archuleta | Jewelry | Lia Sophia Jewelry: (1) ring, size 5; (1) ring, size 10; (2) pairs of earings |
| SBA | SJQ Apparel | Tees, hoodies, all you ever dreamed of. |
| Jesse Nix & Brian Nicholls | Weekend Dog Sitting | Dogsitting by Jesse & Brian. Drop off your small to medium sized dog at their house and they will take care of your canine for a weekend (Friday-Monday). Fido will be treated to a fenced backyard, lots of kisses and attention, and will get to play with their Miniature Schnauzers, Titus and Frodo. Jesse and Brian are experienced dog sitters and will treat your dog like one of the family. Jesse will also take pictures during Fido’s stay so you’ll not only leave with a happy dog, but some great photos of their weekend. |
| REAL Salt Lake | REAL Salt Lake tickets | Attend with Senator Ross Romero, 14th row tickets to the Saturday, June 6th Real Soccer Game against the Colorado Rapids. Kick off is 8:00 p.m. Dinner in the Club Room (VIP Room for Season Ticket Holders). |
| Blue Plate Diner | $20 gift certificate | Join Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash on the jukebox and an eclectic gathering of tattooed/pierced bikers, Utah’s artsy intelligensia and squares, who all flock to Salt Lake City’s finest brunch restaurant for classic American fare at the Blue Plate Diner |
| Plan-B Theatre Company | Two tickets to “And the Banned Played On.” | May 30th, 20009 at the Jeanne Wagner Theatre. It’s Utah’s only fundraiser-featuring-five-10-minute-plays-created-in-24-hours-celebrating-the-First-Amendment. |
| Alexander Skibine | Navajo Sand Painting | |
| Sharia Yancey | Step Dance lesson | MLC’s own Sharia Yancey is a master step dancer! Winner can dance with Sharia’s step troupe at the Juneteenth and Loving Day picnic on June 13 in Sugar House Park! |
| Bucca di Beppo | Meal discounts | Utah’s family-style dining? Meet Italy. Huge platters, overflowing with pasta from this great restaurant. |
| Erika George | Yoga Lesson | Take a spiritual journey, free from worries about civil procedure or constitutional law, with a yoga lesson from a constitutional scholar who happens to be an aspiring yoga guru, Prof. Erika George. |
| Carolyn Morrow | Cabin in Torrey | Enjoy a weekend at the “Gateway to Capitol Reef National Park,” a quaint town of 120 with a unique blend of galleries and outstanding restaurants in one of Utah’s most spectacular natural settings. |
| Christopher Peterson | Raspberry Pie | One homemade raspberry pie personally baked and delivered fresh from the oven to your door (within the Salt Lake valley) by Professor Peterson |
| Debora Threedy | Two tickets to “And the Banned Played On.” | May 30th, 20009 at the Jeanne Wagner Theatre. It’s Utah’s only fundraiser-featuring-five-10-minute-plays-created-in-24-hours-celebrating-the-First-Amendment. |
| Leslie Francis | Exam comfort food | Let Prof. Leslie Francis’ famous cookies, served with juice and milk, brighten your exam experience! |
| Caputo’s | Three (3) certificates for Cheese and chocolate cooking classes for two. | We all know the four C’s – color, cut, clarity and carat – NO! That’s diamonds. This is more romantic. Learn about cooking with cheese or chocolate at classes at Caputo’s restaurant and market. That’s true love. |
| Great Harvest Bread Company | Bread basket | A huge basket of breads and sweets to brighten your day, or to share this afternoon in ConLaw. |
| David Ahuna | Dance performance | Stand back as you watch SJQ’s own Dave Ahuna perform a death-defying Samoan Fire Knife Dance! A frequent entertainer at parties (luaus in Hawaii), Dave also performs a spirited Native American Hoop Dance that can liven up any gathering. |
| Martin Stolz | Professional Editing/ Writing Coaching | Lawyer and professors, it’s time to bump your writing up a notch. Four hours service, plus one-on-one coaching. Offer available to students on writing projects outside of law school or if approved by the administration. |