Alaska Marine Gala

Thank you to all who donated to or purchased items at the Live and Silent Auctions at the 2010 Alaska Marine Gala.

#1	Portrait of Woody the Sea Lion By Artist V Rae V Rae’s startling fusion of canvas, texture, and watercolor captures the spirit of Alaska’s wildlife with huge impressions that leap from the canvas to your heart. V Rae painted this custom portrait of Woody, the Alaska SeaLife Center’s charismatic male Steller sea lion, exclusively for the Alaska Marine Gala. Donated by V Rae


#2	Katmai Bear Viewing Brooks Falls Day Trip for Two Enjoy an exhilarating day of brown bear viewing at the world famous Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, home to one of the largest concentrations of brown bears in the world. National Park Service rangers are on hand to assist with directions and information. This package includes round-trip air from Anchorage to King Salmon via PenAir, float plane transfers to and from Katmai, and mandatory bear safety briefing. Donated by Katmailand and PenAir


#3	Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge Alaskan Adventure for Two A three-day, two-night stay will allow you and a guest to experience everything this unique and pristine setting has to offer. Located on Pederson Lagoon in Kenai Fjords National Park, Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge offers fine dining, comfortable accommodations, and friendly staff in the midst of the stunning Alaska wilderness. This package includes round-trip water taxi from Seward, room and board, and all guided activities. Donated by Alaska Wildland Adventures


#4	Marine Education Package from the Alaska SeaLife Center Help create the next generation of marine scientists right here in Alaska! Bring a day of marine education right to their classroom for a group of students in the Anchorage Area, Mat-Su or Kenai Peninsula Boroughs. The ASLC Education Team will create a specialized program for the chosen class or school that includes a day of live presentations by our researchers, animal care experts, and aquarium staff. At the conclusion of our visit, an aquarium will be installed at the school to encourage continued learning after this exciting and motivating day. This package also includes one admission ticket per student so that they can visit the Center in person in 2010. Donated by the Alaska SeaLife Center


#5	Rails, Whales and Wheels: Company Day Cruise July 23, 2010 only Travel to Seward in style with up to 40 staff or colleagues, or make it a fun day with friends and family. Enjoy breakfast as you travel the scenic route of the Alaska Railroad aboard Royal Caribbean Cruises’ private railcar. Once in Seward you will be joined by Alaska SeaLife Center scientists for an exclusive tour of Resurrection Bay aboard the M/V Viewfinder with Major Marine Tours. This package includes breakfast on the train, local transfers, and same day return to Anchorage via private motor coach. Donated by Royal Caribbean Cruises and Major Marine Tours


#6	Alaskan Seafood Barbecue Deluxe Party Package Win friends and influence people at your home or business with this fabulous party setup! Enjoy 25 pounds each of wild Alaskan jumbo red king crab legs, halibut fillets, and sockeye salmon fillets prepared for you on your new natural gas grill by one of Alaska’s finest chefs. It’s a true Alaskan feast that will please any seafood lover’s palate. Donated by the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and ENSTAR Natural Gas Company


#7	Keeper for a Day at the Alaska SeaLife Center You and a companion will go behind the scenes to join Alaska SeaLife Center staff in their daily routine of caring for the Center’s resident animals. Your experience may include work in our Avian, Mammals, Aquarium, and/or Wildlife Rehabilitation Departments. This package also includes a one night stay at the Holiday Inn Express located right on the shores of Seward’s Resurrection Bay. Donated by Holiday Inn Express and the Alaska SeaLife Center


#8	Monterey Bay Experience Travel Package for Four Fly to Monterey, California for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the world renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium with their Conservation Research Director, Dr. Chris Harrold. Enjoy a three night stay for four in a deluxe room at the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa. Up to four round trip tickets to Monterey will be covered with Alaska Airlines miles donated by GCI, and the package includes admission to the aquarium. Donated by GCI, Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa, Dr. Chris Harrold, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Research Institute


#9	Ultima Thule Lodge Exclusive Getaway Package for Two Enjoy a five-night stay for two at Ultima Thule Lodge, the only lodge in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, and Alaska’s premier wilderness lodge. Choose your activities and experience the adventure of a lifetime! Drive a dog team on a remote glacier, explore the ruins of an historic copper mine, hike remote mountain tops, raft, fish, kayak, or bear view—if you can think it, you can do it at Ultima Thule! This package includes round-trip air from Chitina, accommodations, meals, all activities, gear and guides. Go where those who can afford to go anywhere spend their vacations Donated by Ultima Thule Lodge


#10	Nocturne Program at the Alaska SeaLife Center Treat a class, scout troop, or group of friends to a night of indoor camping at the Alaska SeaLife Center. Your group will travel aboard the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Seward, where you will enjoy a day of waterfront activities and a night in the Center’s Rocky Coast Gallery. This package includes one-way rail tickets for 40, a menu of suggested Seward activities, an ASLC Nocturne Program with food, activities, and sleepover, and return trip the following day via private motor coach. Available May 15–June 7, 2010. Four weeks advance reservation required. Minimum ratio of one adult per four children under age 16. Donated by the Alaska Railroad Corporation, Premier Alaska Tours, and the Alaska SeaLife Center


#11	A Day in the Life… Cruise for Eight aboard the Luxury Yacht, M/V Strider July 10, 2010 Depart from the Seward small boat harbor for a once-in-a-lifetime experience aboard the 80-foot Viking 74 Sport Fisher, M/V Strider. The Strider has served as a mobile production studio for Evergreen Films, but is fully equipped to accommodate your day of sightseeing and fishing in comfort and style. This is a unique opportunity to spend an entire day in the lap of luxury with clients, friends or family—you can’t rent this yacht! Scheduled for Saturday, July 10, 2010; backup date of Sunday, July 11. Donated by Mike Devlin and Evergreen Films


#12	Tutka Bay Lodge Corporate Retreat for Eight Treat your top employees, a valued client, your family or your friends to a fabulous night out in the pristine Alaskan wilderness. You and seven guests will fly round-trip from Anchorage to Homer with ERA Alaska. From Homer you will travel aboard Mako’s Water Taxi to beautiful Tutka Bay Lodge. Enjoy spectacular views and adventure in all directions. This package includes dinner on arrival prepared by Alaskan celebrity chef Kirsten Dixon, a one night stay in their cozy cabins, breakfast, lunch, and return to Anchorage. Donated by Kirsten Dixon, Tutka Bay Lodge, ERA Alaska, and Mako’s Water Taxi
Silent Auction Items at the 2010 Alaska Marine Gala.

	Kayakers Cove Getaway in Seward One night for two people and kayak rental for two Donated by Kayakers Cove Alaskan Brewing Company Hooded sweatshirt, t-shirt, pint glass, water bottle and tote bag Donated by Alaskan Brewing Company Ocean Literacy 101 Ray Troll polo shirt, 2010 Coastal Calendar, assorted guide books Donated by Alaska Sea Grant Ocean Literacy 102 Ray Troll polo shirt, 2010 Coastal Calendar, assorted guide books Donated by Alaska Sea Grant Pottery by Thais Thomas Three piece pottery set Donated by Thais Thomas Westmark Weekend One night stay and $40 gift certificate to their Solstice Restaurant Donated by Westmark Hotel Anchorage Puffin Party at The Alaska SeaLife Center Puffin Painting, Puffin Encounter and Admission for Four Donated by the Alaska SeaLife Center Marine Mammal Encounter at The Alaska SeaLife Center Seal Painting, Marine Mammal Encounter and Admission for Four Donated by the Alaska SeaLife Center Fox Island Adventure Resurrection Bay boat tour with dinner for two at Fox Island Donated by Kenai Fjords Tours Half-Day Silver Salmon Fishing Charter Fishing for six people in July 2010 Donated by Visitation Charters “Chickadee in Willow” Original Japanese Sumi-e ink painting Donated by Majel Toyofuku Full Day of Fishing Full Day fishing Charter for one with a one-night stay at Che’nai B&B in Seward Donated by Che’nai Charters and B&B Orca Island Cabin & Kayak One night for two people; includes water taxi from Seward, cabin and kayak rental Donated by Orca Island Cabins Coal Mine Extravaganza Tour of Usibelli Coal Mine in Healy, Alaska. Includes a ride on their 150-ton haul truck and limited, framed print by Randal Compton. Donated by Usibelli Foundation Family Fun Package 1 Family memberships for The Alaska SeaLife Center, Alaska Zoo, and Alaska Botanical Garden, as well as a Puffin Painting from the Alaska SeaLife Center Donated by the Alaska SeaLife Center, Alaska Zoo and Alaska Botanical Garden Family Fun Package 2 Family memberships for The Alaska SeaLife Center, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and Alaska Aviation Museum, as well as a Seal Painting from the Alaska SeaLife Donated by the Alaska SeaLife Center, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Alaska Aviation Museum Family Fun Package 3 Family memberships for; The Alaska SeaLife Center and Anchorage Museum, Two Season Tickets for the Anchorage Bucs, and a copy of "Pete Puffin’s Wild Ride." Donated by the Alaska SeaLife Center, Anchorage Museum, Anchorage Bucs Supper and Symphony Package Two tickets to a Spring 2010 Anchorage Symphony Concert, with dinner for two at Suite 100 Donated by Anchorage Symphony Orchestra and Suite 100 Anchorage Bed & Breakfast Package One-night stay at the Westmark (expires May 15) and a $20 gift certificate, pint glass, coffee cup & t-shirt from Snow City Café Donated by Westmark Hotel Anchorage and Snow City Cafe Pizza Palooza $100 gift certificate to Moose’s Tooth or Bear Tooth Restaurants Donated by Moose’s Tooth Brewery & Pub “The Wine is Ready” Package Cuisinart 12-Bottle Wine Refrigerator with three bottles of wine Donated by Ian and Karla Dutton Whittier & Wine Package Glacier Cruise for two with Phillips Cruises and Tours out of Whittier, and a $65 Gift Certificate to Southside Bistro Donated by Phillips Cruises & Tours and Southside Bistro A Day at the Spa 1 $100 gift card and $100 worth of products from Allure Day Spa Donated by Allure Day Spa & Hair Design A Day at the Spa 2 $100 gift card and $100 worth of products from Allure Day Spa Donated by Allure Day Spa & Hair Design Denali Adventure Two nights at The McKinley Chalet, dinner, show, rafting and Tundra Tour for two Donated by ARAMARK Glacier Bay Get-Away Enjoy two nights for two people at the Glacier Bay Lodge Donated by ARAMARK Colorado Escape Two-night stay at The Far View Lodge in Mesa Verde, Colorado Donated by ARAMARK Alaska SeaLife Center Gift Basket Donated by Wildlife Trading Company Night on the Town One-night stay at any Courtyard by Marriott and $100 Gift Certificate to Kincaid Grill Donated by Courtyard by Marriott and Kincaid Grill Sheraton Bed & Breakfast One-night stay and breakfast for two at Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa (Use by May 31) Donated by Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa “Rocko” Fish Sculpture by Jody Barton Donated by Big A$$ Fish Company Aces Hockey Four tickets for a Spring 2010 regular season game Donated by the Alaska Aces Burger Bash 10 Burgers and Sodas from Arctic Roadrunner Restaurant Donated by Arctic Roadrunner Restaurant “Tangled” By Karla Morreira Donated by Karla Morreira “MisBearHavin” By Karla Morreira Donated by Karla Morreira Yup'ik Dancing Doll By Suzanne Wardlow of Nelson Island, AK Donated by Conoco Phillips Dive/Snorkel Package Package includes Mares Liquid Skin Mask, Volo Power Fins and a Hydrex Snorkel Donated by Artful Water LLC International Open Water Diver Certification Package includes Deluxe SDI Open Water Kit (Online Training Course), instruction with confined water exercises, four open water checkout dives; does not include transport or equipment Donated by Artful Water LLC International Rescue Diver Certification Package includes SDI Manuals, classroom instruction, and two open water Rescue dives at Hive and Rugged Islands in Seward; does not include transport or equipment Donated by Artful Water LLC Seashell Necklace & Earrings By Jackie Poston Donated by Jackie Poston

All contributions directly support the Alaska SeaLife Center and their mission to generate and share scientific knowledge to promote understanding and stewardship of Alaska's marine ecosystems.