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2018 Victor E. Ball Silent Auction

The following experiences and vacation opportunities will be up for bid at the NIU Naperville Conference Center during the Victor E. Ball live auction! Participants must be present to win, so register to attend by purchasing tickets today! The registration deadline for 2018 is Sunday, April 8. And, don't miss the online auction with more than 200 great items, beginning at 8 a.m. (CT), April 2.  Click the link above to go to the Silent Auction site.  

NEW! World Series Champion 2016 Chicago Cubs Signed Team Jersey 

• Framed jersey signed by the 2016 Chicago Cubs. 
• Remember forever the historic 8-7, 10-inning Game 7 victory over the Cleveland Indians that brought the Cubs their first World Series title in 108 years. 
• Must-have for the die-hard Cubs collector.

CFP National Championship Game for two (2) - Bay Area/Santa Clara, California

• The toughest ticket to get in college football is waiting for you and a guest. Join NIU administrators in California to watch the last two teams standing as they battle it out for ultimate college football supremacy.
• Two (2) game tickets for Monday, January 7, 2019 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
• Three (3) nights hotel accommodations (double occupancy) beginning Saturday, January 5, 2019.
• Exclusive donor meal
• NIU apparel gift item

2018 NIU Football VIP Travel Package for two (2) - Tallahassee, Florida

• Travel in style on the Huskies' team charter to Tallahassee, Florida on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 and watch NIU battle the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018.
• One night hotel accommodation at team hotel (double occupancy).
• One exclusive donor meal
• Two (2) field-access credentials for the game.
• NIU Apparel gift item
• Two (2) passes/tickets to NIU Athletic Director's Suite

2018 NIU Football VIP Travel Package for two (2) - Provo, Utah

• Travel in style on the Huskies' team charter to Provo, Utah on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 and watch NIU battle the BYU Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018.
• One night hotel accommodation at team hotel (double occupancy).
• Exclusive donor meal
• Two (2) field-access credentials for the game.
• NIU Apparel gift item
• Two (2) passes/tickets to NIU Athletic Director's Suite

Resort Vacation at St. James's Club, Antigua

Relax and enjoy a luxury vacation on this 100-acre peninsula on Antigua's southeastern coast where clear turquoise waters surround your own private oasis at this four-star Caribbean resor. The resort features two magnificent white-sand beaches, six pools, four distinct restaurants, non-motorized water sports, tennis & fitness center, spa and nightly entertainment.

• 7-9 nights of beachfront resort premium accommodations, for up to 3 rooms/double occupancy. All rooms are outfitted with individually controlled air conditioning, ceiling fans, bath with shower and tub, cable TV, alarm/clock radio, small refrigerator, coffee maker, a safety deposit box and direct-dial phones, hair dryer and bath robes.
• Winner responsible for airfare and all-inclusive supplement of $125 tax, per person/per night (includes dining, beverages, resort activities, service charges & gratuities); additional surcharge may apply for certain times of the year.
• St. James's Club Website

Resort Vacation at Los Establos Boutique Inn, Panama

Spread across 16 acres in the midst of a lush coffee plantation, this charming estate - winner of TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice Award - offers panoramic views of the Baru Volcano set against Boquete's green mountains, blue waterfalls and rushing rivers. Stroll along secret paths as you breathe in the aroma of coffee and the perfumes of the region's lush tropical gardens.

• Seven (7) nights of plantation estate accommodations for up to three (3) rooms/double occupancy. All accommodations feature marble bathrooms, regional artwork, private patios, and Wi-Fi
• Activities available include panoramic rainforest tours, coffee plantation tours, bird watching at Paradise Gardens, hiking to the Lost Waterfalls, river rafting on the Chiriqui River, spa treatment, Cangilones River Tour, and zip-lining through the lush rainforest.
• Winner responsible for airfare and all-inclusive supplement of $115 tax, per person/per night (includes three meals, coffee & snacks daily, choice of activity per person, service charges & gratuities)
• Los Establos Boutique Inn Website

Resort Vacation at Palm Island, St. Vincent and The Grenadines

An exclusive 135-acre private island hideaway situated near the southern tip of St. Vincent and The Grenadines, this 2017 Travelers Choice Award, Certificate of Excellence Award, and Traveler Reader's Choice Award honored resort offers five dazzling white-sand beaches, sumptuous dining, non-motorized water sports, nature trails, tennis courts, fitness center, free-form swimming pool and waterfall, and a beachfront spa.

• 7 -10 nights of plantation estate accommodations, for up to 3 rooms/double occupancy. Accommodations feature air conditioning, soft bathrobes, and complimentary beverages in a refrigerated minibar, daily housekeeping service, nightly turndown service, and a lovely, private terrace with terrific views of the Caribbean and nearby Union Island.
• Winner responsible for airfare and all-inclusive supplement of $140 tax, per person/per night (includes all dining, beverages, resort activities, service charges & gratuities)
• Palm Island, The Grenadines Website

Ultimate Yankee Stadium Experience for four (4) - New York City

Rick Cerrone, NIU alum, former Senior Director of Media Relations for the New York Yankees, and President of Rick Cerrone Communications, will host the winner and three additional guests for the following exclusive Yankee Stadium experience.

• Four (4) field-level tickets
• Four (4) Yankee-themed gift bags
• Private "meet and greet" with Yankees Senior Vice President and General manager Brian Cashman (MLB's "Executive of the Year" 2017)
• Name on the Yankee Stadium video board.
• Canvas Yankee duffel bag to include Yankee publications, merchandise and collectibles.
• Winner to provide "wish list" of a minimum of three game dates during the 2018 season.
• Winner responsible for air and hotel accommodations.

Rich Harvest Farms Golf Experience for four (4) - Sugar Grove, Illinois

• Two (2) rounds of golf for one foursome (includes carts, caddie and cart coolers)
• Overnight accommodations (one night) in the Harvest Lodge on the Rich Harvest Farms property
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner served on-site
• Exclusive tour of the on-site auto museum and collection
• Must be redeemed between May-October 2018
• Weekend only
• Rich Harvest Farms Website