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Fundraiser for Christchurch: World Cup Senior Tennis Championships

Saturday February 4, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Peninsula Tennis Club
2525 Bacon Street, Ocean Beach, CA 92107

Please join Players of the 2012 World Cup teams for a light-hearted round robin hosted by Gretchen Magers, February 4th at the Peninsula Tennis Club.
 
It has been nearly a year since the 6.3 earthquake rocked New Zealand during the World Cup Senior Tennis Championships.  Many lives were lost and billions of dollars of damage was done.  Please help the World Cup Senior Tennis Championship srally behind their tennis friends in Christchurch.
 
ProAm starts at 2:00pm followed by an exhibition match featuring five-time grand slam winner Rick Leach and his US World Cup teammates.
 
Suggested donation for the ProAm is $100.

Please send donation of any size to:
Matchpoint International
4312 Del Mar Avenue
San Diego, CA 92107

For more information contact Gretchen Magers at (619) 920-7075 or gretchmagers@me.com


USA Sevens Rugby

Friday, February 10 – Sunday, February 12
Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas
usasevens.com

The Sevens are on again in Las Vegas and there'll be a ton of Kiwis there getting behind New Zealand.  For all the information you'll need about attending and the tournament, go to usasevens.com



Christchurch Fundraising

Thank you to everyone who attended the Kiwis in LA Christchurch Fundraising events – the Red & Black Pub Night and the Night at the Residence – you were all incredibly generous in helping those affected by the tragedy in Christchurch.
 
Thank you especially to all the companies and sponsors who supported us – we couldn’t have achieved half of what we did without your support.  Here is a list of all those who donated items for the auctions and raffles:



The Adventure Travel Package: $5,000 value

2 return tickets to Auckland flying Air Tahiti Nui www.flyatn.com
2 nights at the Intercontinental Tahiti Hotel www.tahiti.intercontinental.com
2 night’s in a Superior Lagoon View Room at the Sofitel Tahiti Maeva Beach Resort, including breakfast www.sofitel.com
Transfer from Auckland airport to hotel
2 nights SKYCITY Auckland Hotel.  Some blackout dates and conditions apply www.skycityauckland.co.nz
2 tickets to the Sky Tower Main Observation Deck
2 tickets for the AJ Hackett Auckland Bridge Climb www.bungy.co.nz/auckland-bridge/auckland-bridge-climb

The Auckland Sightseer Package: $4,300 value

2 tickets to Auckland flying Air Pacific
2 nights Auckland City Hotel
2 Tickets on Fullers to Waiheke
Family Pass to Kelly Tarlton's in Auckland (2 adults, 2 children,) www.kellytarltons.co.nz
Silent Auction

James Bond Quantum of Solace Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m Limited Edition Watch: $4,000 value

Signed All Black Jersey

2 nights at the L'Ermitage Beverly Hills: $930 value www.lermitagebh.com

2 teak Steamer Chairs from the Teak Warehouse: $790 value  www.teakwarehouse.com

2 nights at the London West Hollywood: $600 value www.thelondonwesthollywood.com

Rod Dixon Autographed, Limited Edition Picture, winning New York Marathon
Raffle

Auckland Package I: $950 value
2 night’s in a Loft Suite at Hotel de Brett, Auckland, including hosted pre-dinner drinks, continental breakfast and internet access.  Subject to availability and blackout over the Rugby World Cup period www.hoteldebrett.com
2 Fullers ferry tickets to Waiheke Island, Auckland www.fullers.co.nz

Auckland Package II - $350 value
2 nights at the Auckland City Hotel www.achhobson.co.nz
Family Pass to Kelly Tarlton's in Auckland (2 adults, 2 children,) www.kellytarltons.co.nz

Queenstown Package: $400 value
2 tickets on the Shotover Jet
2 tickets on 4 wheel drive Safari Queenstown

$150 Meal at Red O Restaurant, Beverly Hills.  Mexican cuisine by Rick Bayless www.redorestaurant.com
 
Brunch at the Hotel Maya Doubletree, Long Beach, valued at $75 www.doubletree.com

Billabong luggage and clothing www.billabong.com

$250 Westfield Gift Card www.westfield.com/uscentres

Two $50 Bristol Farms Gift Cards www.bristolfarms.com
 
$300 voucher from NZ Seafoods www.nzseafoods.com

Designer Christchurch clothing from Icebreaker www.icebreaker.com, Kia Kaha (5 t-shirts) www.kiakaha.co.nz and MOKO (2 hoodies, 2 t-shirts) www.onuworld.co.nz
 
Barkers men clothing from New Zealand (4 coats): $360 value each www.barkersonline.co.nz
 
Housewares from Eloquence www.eloquenceinc.com

Bottles of 42 Below (3) www.42below.com

7 meat pie packs from Aussie Imports www.aussieimportcompany.com

Wine from Via Pacifica www.viapacifica.com
 
1 girl’s outfit and $100 gift certificate from Pumpkin Patch www.pumpkinpatchusa.com
 
1 boy’s outfit  and $50 gift certificate from Pumpkin Patch www.pumpkinpatchusa.com
 
Sony Studio Tours: $133 value www.sonypicturesstudiostours.com
 
Columbia Pictures: The Best Picture collection: Retails $135 http://shop.tcm.com/product.asp?sku=D30888

Baskets of your favorite Kiwi lollies – Value: Priceless!!

Basket of New Zealand’s finest food and water from New Zealand Natural Goods www.nzng.com
 
2011 Los Angeles Galaxy Gift Pack, including 4 reserved sideline tickets, invitation to a training session and a VIP tour of the Home Depot Center: $300 value www.lagalaxy.com