PILF 2006 Auction Items
1. / From One Dean to AnotherWatercolor of Dean Chen surrounded by the infamous flotsam and jetsam of his office as he departs. Donated by Dean Rothman.
2. / What Are Your Goals?
Dinner and career counseling on Wednesday, April 5, with Mr. David Harris, Rutgers Law Alumni and the Chair of Lowenstein Sander's litigation department. Mr. Harris is recognized as one of the leading lawyers in America, and Lowenstein Sandler PC is one of New
Jersey’s preeminent law firms. Donated by David Harris.
3. / Ocean Breezes
A spring weekend in South Hampton. Enjoy a dreamy mini-vacation before Memorial Day weekend at this beautiful 4 bedroom home that sleeps 7 comfortably. Specific date to be mutually agreed upon between winner and home owner. Donated by Friend of PILF.
4. / A Bicycle Built for 6
An RU Classic!! A guided bicycle tour and lunch for six with
Professor Tractenberg as your host in western NJ or the Hamptons. June, July or August 2006 by arrangement.
Donated by Professor Tractenberg.
5. / Flying High
Own a flag flown over the capitol. Donated by Senator Menendez.
6. / Sugarloaf Weekend Escape
Long weekend in Sugarloaf, Maine during the summer of 2006. Sugarloaf is a beautiful place to enjoy golfing, white water rafting, hiking and relaxing. Located 4 hours north of Boston. The specific weekend to be mutually agreed upon. Room for 8 people. Donated by The Albright Family.
7. / Worried About OCI
One hour consulting session on networking or interviewing for 1
person with Esquire Prep. Donated by Julia Herr Smith.
8. / Iron Chef
A dinner for six in the fall cooked by gourmet chef Professor Sclar. Donated by Professor Sclar
9 / Voro
$150 gift certificate to Voro, New Jersey's latest acclaimed restaurant in South Orange, NJ. The wine collection is unsurpassed and the desserts are simply wonderful. You’ll not be disappointed.
Donated by Professor Kettle and Professor Zizza
10. / Turn Over a New Leaf
Hand-made pottery piece by an accomplished artist. Leaf Bowl with each petal individually crafted. White earthenware with oxide stain. Size: 14" x 14" x 4". Truly unique! Donated by Katherine Dube.
11. / The Conversation
Painted by Violet Sigismund, this oil painting represents an
experimental period in her work. Paintings from this period show a deeper and more complex aspect of her work and self. Violet was an award winning artist who painted for 70 years until her death in 2003. Estimated value: $900. Minimum bid: $500. Donated by Karen Stamm (75 % of proceeds will be donated to PILF).
12. / Mr. President
Nobel Prize winner President Jimmy Carter's autographed First Day Cover. A First Day Cover is a postcard with stamp commemorating the stamp's first day of issue. Donated by Professor Awad.
13. / Frank Lloyd Wright Fan?
Enjoy a private tour of one of the fewFrank Lloyd Wright homes privately owned and not open to the public. Professor Payne, a FLW historian will give 15 to 20 people a tour of his home, entertain you with wine and cheese and challenge you to find the single right angle in the house. Donated by Professor Payne.
14. / H&R Who?
Big Four Tax Consultant will provide individual income tax
preparation including up to 2 states. Donated by Simon Stanaway.
15. / Art Lovers 1
Original framed photograph by Thomas Lee. Donated by Rutgers Computer & Technology Law Journal.
16. / Pie in the Face 1
Donated by Eric Parker.
17. / Scrubs
Drs Scrubs shirt signed by the Scrubs cast and a Scrubs Sacred Heart Hospital baseball hat. Donated by Professor Braff.
18. / Beat the Bar with Barbri 1
Bid on a discount certificate for a Barbri course. The winning bidder will be able to purchase a Barbri course for $1250. The current cost of the course is $2,650. Donated by Barbri.
19. / Fly Away I
1 Standard Economy Roundtrip ticket (Saturday night stay required) for travel within or between the 48 contiguous U.S. states, Alaska and Canada - 25,000 miles ticket. This ticket is subject to Continental space available and other restrictions. Dates to be worked out with winning bidder and donor. Donated by Stephanie Reger.
20. / Pie in the face 2
Donated by Matthew Lippert.
21. / Harvard in New York City?
Dinner for 3 at New York City's Harvard Club with Professor Jones. Donated by Professor Jones.
23. / McGovern's Madness
A completely outrageous extravaganza of Guinness, chicken
fingers, Pacman, and discussion of constitutional law for four with Professor Weiner at McGovern's. Donated by Professor Weiner
24. / Backstage Broadway
2 tickets to the hit show "Sarah Jones" with backstage passes at the Helen Hayes Theater. You pick the date, excludes sold out shows. Donated by Meryl Streep.
25. / Vineyard Ventures
A wine tasting with Professor Mark keyed to the interest and the experience of the purchasers. Works best with 4-8 people.
Donated by Professor Mark.
26. / Guided Hike
A guided hike and picnic lunch with Professor Strickland. Location to be determined. Donated by Professor Strickland.
27. / Art Lovers 2
Original framed photograph by Thomas Lee. Donated by Rutgers Computer & Technology Law Journal.
28. / Canadian Escape
Enjoy a week escape at a 3 bedroom,1.5 bath Lake Country house in Ontario, Canada. The house sits on an 11 mile lake with a
private beach. There is great fishing, boating and when you are not in the mood for outdoor activities there is cable TV. Donated by
Bonnie & Gary Graham.
29. / Opera Lovers
Two tickets to any 2006-2007 season (through 11/20/2006) performance of the New York City Opera at Lincoln Center. The
winning bidder should contact Professor Hoffman for information on obtaining the tickets from the opera. Must give at least one month's notice. Donated by Professor Hoffman.
30. / South Carolina Sharecroppers’ Cabins
Painted in Beaufort, S.C. in the 1940s by Violet Sigismund, this oil painting depicts southern sharecropper homes. Violet was an award winning artist who painted for 70 years until her death in 2003. Estimated value: $900. Minimum bid: $500. Donated by Karen Stamm (75 % of proceeds will be donated to PILF).
31. / Come Fly with Me
Plane ride for 4-6 people around Manhattan to see such sites as ground zero, central park, times square, Statute of Liberty, and Ellis Island. Donated by Chris Karounos.
32. / Dining in the City
Dinner with Professor Colb and Professor Buchanan and a mystery guest and up to 5 students at a trendy NY restaurant. Donated by Professors Colb and Buchanan.
33. / Ocean City Escape
One week during the summer in a 2 bedroom, 2 bath oceanfront condo in Ocean City, Maryland. The condo is in the heart of Ocean City in a family friendly high-rise. Week to be mutually agreed upon with owner. Donated by Rhonda Piland.
34. / Fly Away II
1 Standard Economy Roundtrip ticket (Saturday night stay required) for travel within or between the 48 contiguous U.S. states, Alaska and Canada - 25,000 miles ticket. This ticket is subject to Continental space available and other restrictions. Dates to be worked out with winning bidder and donor. Donated by Stephanie Reger.
35. / Beat the Bar with Barbri 2
Bid on a discount certificate for a Barbri course. The winning bidder will be able to purchase a Barbri course for $1250. The current cost of the course is $2,650. Donated by Barbri.
Get one step closer to mastering your court presentation skills with this 1.5 hour trial and oral argument tips class from N.J. Federal
District Judge Jose L. Linares. To be held on March 20 from 6:00-7:30 at the law school. Limited to top ten individual bidders. Pizza will be provided. Donated by Judge Jose L. Linares.
2. / Skill Sharpener 2
Get one step closer to mastering your brief writing skills with this 1.5 hour brief writing tips class from three N.J. Federal District clerks. Learn what works and what doesn't. To be held on April 4 from 6:00-7:30. Limited to top ten individual bidders. Pizza will be
provided. Donated by Hector Ruiz, Amy Wagner, and Katie Codey.
3. / Beat the Bar with BAR/BRI 3
Bid on a discount certificate for a Barbri course. The winning bidder will be able to purchase a Barbri course for $1250. The current cost of the course is $2,650. Minimum bid $400.
Donated by barbri.
4. / Beat the Bar with BAR/BRI 4
Bid on a discount certificate for a Barbri course. The winning bidder will be able to purchase a Barbri course for $1250. The current cost of the course is $2,650. Minimum bid $400.
Donated by barbri.
5. / Beat the Bar with BAR/BRI 5
Bid on a discount certificate for a Barbri course. The winning bidder will be able to purchase a Barbri course for $1250. The current cost of the course is $2,650. Minimum bid $400.
Donated by barbri.
6. / Beat the Bar with BAR/BRI 6
Bid on a discount certificate for a Barbri course. The winning bidder will be able to purchase a Barbri course for $1250. The current cost of the course is $2,650. Minimum bid $400.
Donated by barbri.
7. / Beat the Bar with BAR/BRI 7
Bid on a discount certificate for a Barbri course. The winning bidder will be able to purchase a Barbri course for $1250. The current cost of the course is $2,650. Minimum bid $400.
Donated by barbri.
8. / Beat the Bar with BAR/BRI 8—Out of State
Bid on a discount certificate for an out of area Barbri course. The winning bidder will be able to purchase a Barbri course for
approximately $1500. The current cost of the course is
approximately $2,900. Details to be worked out with the Barbri
representative. Minimum bid $600. Donated by barbri.
$100 Tuition Credit. Donated by barbri.
10. / Relief from the Barbri Bill 2
$100 Tuition Credit. Donated by barbri.
11. / Relief from the Barbri Bill 3
$100 Tuition Credit. Donated by barbri.
12. / Relief from the Barbri Bill 4
$100 Tuition Credit. Donated by barbri.
Shaquille O'Neal autograph 8x10 color photograph. Rookie season with Orlando. Estimated Value: $200. Donated by Seth Shelton.
2. / Exam Prep Essential 1
Gift certificate for 2 Example and Explanation books. Estimated Value: $77. Donated by NJ Books.
3. / Kid's Play House
A collection of children's books some signed by the author, a pair of stuffed animals, a Madagascar DVD, and more. Estimated Value: $75. Donated by Nancy Landmesser and a Friend of PILF.
4. / Jet Set
2 home game Jets tickets for a game to be agreed on by the
highest bidder and the donor. The seats are field level, section 127. Estimated Value: $140. Donated by Professor Mandelbaum.
5. / Night at the Oscars
VHS video collection including Dr. Zhivago, Casablanca, High Noon, The Grapes of Wrath, and more plus popcorn and candy. Estimated Value: $30. Donated by Professor Bitterman and a Friend of PILF.
6. / Get Fit 1
A one month membership to Gold Coast Fitness Center in Jersey City. Estimated Value: $100. Donated by Gold Coast Fitness
Center.
7. / Reading for Pleasure 1
$50 Barnes and Noble gift certificate. Estimated Value: $50.
Donated by Andrew Feng.
8. / Stretch and Strengthen
Always wanted to try pilates-the exercise of the stars. Here's your chance. A private one hour session and one matt class with an
amazing instructor in Brooklyn, NY at a pilates studio. Estimated Value: $125. Donated by Indigo Studio.
9. / The Rhythm is Going to Get You
Two lessons with NYC Latin and African percussionist. Learn the basic rhythms of salsa and rumba. Time and place to be
determined between bidder and percussionist. Estimated Value: $175. Donated by Yorel Lashley.
10. / Classical Collection
An assortment of symphony and orchestra music,19 CDs total.
Estimated Value: $150. Donated by Professor Bitterman.
“Strangers to the Law: Gay People on Trial," an account and
analysis of the Romer v. Evans litigation. Signed by the renowned Professor Goldberg. Estimated Value: $21. Donated by Professor Goldberg.
12. / NFL Collectible
A must have for any sports lover-- Drew Bledsoe autographed mini-helmet from his rookie season with the Patriots. Estimated Value: $75. Donated by Seth Shelton.
13. / Fact and Fiction 1
Autographed Copy of "The Monkey Suit.: and Other Fiction on
African Americans and Justice." Professor Troutt's book is comprised of short stories based on actual cases throughout the history of the African American experience in America. Estimated Value: $15. Donated by Professor Trout.
14. / Newark Culture
Two tickets to see the Chieftains at NJPAC on Saturday, March 18. Estimated Value: $100. Donated by the Rutgers Law-Newark Alumni Association.
15. / Mix Things Up
Three cookbooks: Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook, Weight Watchers Great Cooking Everyday, and A Wandering Feast: A
Journey Through the Jewish Culture of Europe. Estimated Value: $80. Donated by Friend of PILF.
16. / Reading for Pleasure 2
A $50 Barnes and Nobles or Amazon.com gift certificate (will be one or the other). Estimated Value: $50. Donated by Professor
Hernandez.
17. / Dinosaurs, Oh My!
Individual Membership for one year to the American Museum of Natural History. Estimated Value: $70. Donated by Professor Huff.
18. / Treatise on Civil Procedure
A signed (upon request) copy of Civil Procedure, a treatise written by Rutgers' own Professor Leubsdorf. Estimated Value: $50.
Donated by Professor Leubsdorf.
19. / Get Fit 2
A one month membership to Gold Coast Fitness Center in Jersey City. Estimated Value: $100. Donated by Gold Coast Fitness Center.