Skal New Orleans 4th Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser is set for December 18

Skal International New Orleans is very excited about our 4th Annual Silent Auction fundraiser taking place during our annual Holiday party at the Intercontinental Hotel on Monday, December 18.

The funds raised from our auction will be split between the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation* and the University of New Orleans Hotel Restaurant and Tourism Foundation**.

"Last year's auction we generated $16K and I will be thrilled to raise at least one more dollar this year" says Stu Barash, Skal New Orleans Auction Chair.

Here's a PREVIEW listing of all items available on this year's auction...

1.  Breeze Airways -   20,000 Breeze Points     ($200 value)

2.  Beau Rivage -  1 night and $150 F&B Credit     ($600)

3.  Fair Grounds Exotic Animal Race -   Jan 13, 2024 for 6     ($200)

4.  Destrehan Plantation -  2 night stay plus 2 tours for 2      ($600)

5.  Scarlet Pearl Casino  - 2 night, 2-$150 cards for Steakhouse + $40 food credit    ($740)

6.  Intercontinental Hotel -   2 night stay          ($540)

7.  Sazerac House -   Private Tasting for 10      ($600)

8.  New Orleans A La Carde -   Fishing Charter for 2      ($700)

9.  Silver Slipper Casino -   1 night stay and buffet for 2      ($275)

10.  Eliza Jane  -  Weekend Stay for 2  + $200 Certificate to Covant     ($1,125)

11.  Gambel Communications -   100 word story/video or photo online     ($500)

12.  Airboat Adventures -Gift Card for 2 Airboat tour w/hotel pickup +$100 at Court2Sisters ($178)

13.  Provincial Hotel -  2 nights and parking ($551)

14.  Hotel de la Monnaie -  2 nights One bedroom Suite + $100 Court 2 Sisters   ($450)

15.  Houmas House -  One night stay in their cottage and breakfast     ($350)

16.  Omni Grove Park - 2 nights, breakfast for 2 & round of golf ($1,200)

17.  Vintage 329 - Goldtone Chanel Earrings    ($1,200)

18.  Modernist Cuisine Gallery - 2 Coffee Table Books ($200)

19.  Four Seasons Hotel - 2 nights in a Premier Room and breakfast  ($1,575)

20.  Jazz Museum VIP Tkt & Backstage Pass to Improv Gala 2024 for 2  ($650)

21.  Residence Inn FQ & CBD  - 1 night in a studio suite    ($150)

22.  PJ’s Coffee -  Basket Assorted items    ($400)

23.  NOLA DMC -   3 Hour Limo Ride    ($350)

24.  Omni Royal Orleans -   2 nights Deluxe Queen accommodations    ($738)

25.  LA Lt Gov's Office -  Louisiana State Parks Gift Card    ($300)

26.  Monmouth Historic Inn - 2 nights, breakfast each morning and dinner for 2    ($750)

27.  Chateau St Denis - 2 nights including breakfast for 2    ($750)

28.  New Orleans Steamboat Co.  - Dinner Jazz Cruise for 2 & Ghost Tour for 2     ($488)

29.  Antoines Restaurant -   Gift Certificate    ($200)

30.  Hilton Riverside & Drago’s  -  2 nights and $100 at Drago’s at the Hilton  ($850)

31.  NOCCI -  Congo Square Framed Poster    ($500)

32.  Windsor Court - 2 night/Club Premium Ste & Dinner for two Grill Room      ($2,185)

33.  Premium Parking -  $100 Credit on the Premium Parking App     ($100)

34.  New Orleans Paddlewheels -  Dinner Jazz Cruise for 2 on the Creole Queen    ($119)

35. Mahoney’s Po Boys & Seafood Restaurant -  $100 Gift Card    ($100)

36. Bullseye Event Group Saints VIP Tailgate Party F&B   ($220)

37. City Sightseeing New Orleans Hop on Hop Off tour for 4    ($184)

38. Felix’s Restaurant $100 Gift Card      ($100)

39. MC&A DMC -   6 bottles of wine 3 red & 3 white    ($210)

40. MC&A DMC -   6 bottles of wine 3 red & 3 white    ($210)

41. Game On Social Hub in Kenner -  4 $25 Gift Cards      ($100)

42. Louisiana Northshore -   1 night, $100 at Abita Roasting + Golf     ($500)

43. Friend of Hospitality - Family Gras VIP Pass   ($500)

44. Messina's at the Terminal - Mother's Day Brunch Buffet for 6 -- ($500)

Friend of Hospitality --  14 framed collection of paintings  ($300ea)

LIVE AUCTION  #1

Big Wave Yacht Charters Sunset cruise on Lake Pontchartrain ($750) Plus
Pigeon Caterers Food for Sunset cruise ($275) Plus
American Luxury Limousines Mini coach for 20 for Yacht cruise ($500)  TOTAL Value ($1,515)

LIVE AUCTION  #2

Sodexo -  Pelicans Suite for 20 with Food & Beverage   (PRICELESS)

*Louisiana Hospitality Foundation helps tourism workers at hotels, restaurants and bars in the New Orleans area who find themselves in a personal crisis and can apply for some financial aid.

**UNO HRT Foundation will use their funds for scholarships to help HRT students to complete their curriculum so they can become successful new colleagues in our tourism industry.