Event:SOSJ Victoria 2023 Investiture Gala
Location:Union Club of British Columbia
805 Gordon St.
Victoria BC
805 Gordon St.
Victoria BC
Date:Saturday Jun 24, 2023
6:00 PM - 11:50 PM PDT
6:00 PM - 11:50 PM PDT
Cost:Regular - $295.00
Contact:Starr McMichael
(250) 812-9561
(250) 812-9561
| Cash Appeals | Our Goal | |
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 | Cash Appeal Our Goal: $5,000 | $5,000 |
| $15,600 | ||
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 | Hotel Zed Two Night Stay "Rebels against the Ordinary!" Tofino/Kelowna/Victoria Not available July, August or long weekends. www.hotelzed.com Hotel Zed Tofino isn't like any other hotel experience. It's a swanky, totally 70s hotel nestled in the rainforest of Tofino with amenities you'd never expect and never forget! Valued at $1,000Current bid: $650 Donated By Chevalier Terry Farmer and Hotel Zed | $1,000 | $650 |
 | Pat Martin Bates Artwork This artwork is a unique metal collage hybrid - on rare rag paper. Embedded with symbolic meanings - the signs of the times. Pat Martin Bates is a very well known Canadian artist and educator. She is one of our best-loved Victoria artists. In recent years she has been the subject of two major shows at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and a book. She was UVIC's first female professor. She is now 96 and still active. For our fundraiser she selected a piece from her personal collection - done by her 64 years ago - during the beatnik era! Knowing the Sovereign Order colours she said she selected a piece specifically with red in it! Valued at $1,800Current bid: $900 Donated By Pat Martin Bates - Artist | $1,800 | $900 |
 | Chateau Victoria Executive Penthouse Stay Current room rate for this fabulous penthouse is $600+ per night. Also a $200 Gift Card for the spectacular Vista 18 restaurant or Clive's Classic Lounge. Valued at $1,500Current bid: $800 Donated By Dame Ann Piercy and Chateau Victoria | $1,500 | $800 |
 | Ginny Glover Sculpture Resin, acrylic paint, and metal. Height 48" X Width 5" X Depth 7". This sculpture can be placed indoors or outdoors. Ginny Glover is a Canadian figurative sculptor based in Victoria. Using rhythmic shapes and a strong sense of form, Ginny elongates, exaggerates and simplifies her work to try to capture the spirit and essence of the figure. ginnygloverartist.com Valued at $1,500Current bid: $1,150 Donated By Ginny Glover - artist | $1,500 | $1,150 |
 | Welcome Aboard Spirit V Enjoy a relaxing day sightseeing or simply take it easy relaxing and sun tanning. Your fabulous excursion with Captain Gudewill at the helm will include wine, beer and beverages and a delicious lunch. Make some priceless memories. Valued at $1,000Current bid: $1,050 Donated By Chevalier Nick Gudewill | $1,000 | $1,050 |
 | Cowichan Lake Cottage Stay Lake Cowichan is a perfect holiday destination on Vancouver Island. This cottage is set on the stunning lake, which is surrounded by breathtaking scenery and plenty of relaxing fun things to do. Valued at $1,400Current bid: $1,100 Donated By Chevalier Bernard Beck and Charlene Beck | $1,400 | $1,100 |
 | Kathryn Amisson Painting Size: 18" x 36" Medium: Acrylic Mixed Media Date Completed: May 13, 2023 ( Painted exclusively for the Gala fundraiser.) Kathryn Amisson uses a colorful palette to portray everything from the coast to the prairie and all the beauty in between. The impressionistic results speak of her understanding of the essence of the Canadian scene. She has held numerous solo shows and participated in many group exhibitions. Valued at $2,475Current bid: $1,500 Donated By Kathryn Amisson - Artist | $2,475 | $1,500 |
| Welcome Aboard Spirit V Enjoy a relaxing day sightseeing or simply take it easy relaxing and sun tanning. Your fabulous excursion with Captain Gudewill at the helm will include wine, beer and beverages and a delicious lunch. Make some priceless memories. Valued at $1,000Current bid: $1,050 Donated By Chevalier Nick Gudewill | $1,000 | $1,050 |
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 | Painting - "Walking Cattle Point in October" Acrylic 18"X24" Framed www.debramartinfineart.com Canadian artist, Debra Martin's paintings are found in corporate and private collections across Canada and the US. In addition to her widely collected floral images, Debra is known for landscapes characterized by dramatic skies and majestic trees. Dame Debra Martin is the Sovereign Order's Okanagan Commander and created this painting specifically for our fundraiser, following a visit to Oak Bay last fall! Valued at $1,000Current bid: $750 Donated By Dame Debra Martin | $1,000 | $750 |
 | Giclée print "You're Mine" By Valerie Rolfe www.valrolfe.com valerielouiserolfe@gmail.com Valerie loves animals, the natural world, and charming subjects. She likes to paint in order to promote the organizations and causes that she cares about. Valued at $125Current bid: $175 Donated By Valerie Rolfe - Artist | $125 | $175 |
 | Giclée print "Whistler Gran Fondo" Framed. Cyclists at Whistler, BC By Valerie Rolfe www.valrolfe.com valerielouiserolfe@gmail.com Valerie loves animals, the natural world and charming subjects. Her early work revolved around watercolours of her kids and pets, followed by acrylic paintings. Valued at $200Current bid: $0 Donated By Valerie Rolfe - Artist | $200 | $0 |
 | Watercolour painting "The Bastion" 15"X22" Unframed By C. Reid In collection of artist Susan Keane Valued at $300Current bid: $150 Donated By Estate of Susan Keane - artist | $300 | $150 |
 | Painting "South Okanagan Landscape" Framed (metal) By artist Valerie Brouwer Canadian painter, Valerie Brouwer (1930-2021) known for her Canadian landscapes. A meticulous observer of the varieties of nature in BC, from the smallest wave of grass to the sharp bulk of the Rockies. Valerie always returned to trees and water and sky, all the endlessly refracting blues and greens. From the collection of Susan Keane Valued at $300Current bid: $825 Donated By Estate of Susan Keane - artist | $300 | $825 |
 | Glass Artwork - "Mermaid's Bodice" By Pauline Olesen - glass artist www.paulineolesen.com Pauline Olesen is a fused glass artist living on Piers Island. She creates fused glass art for the home and garden, as well as fused glass jewelry, and jewelry made using assorted semi-precious stones, silver and hand made flameworked beads. Valued at $300Current bid: $250 Donated By Pauline Olesen -Glass Artist | $300 | $250 |
 | Butchart Gardens Gift Basket This fabulous gift basket includes two admission tickets ($76), teas, jellies, chocolate, Indigenous Art water bottles, porcelain art plate, fish flashlight, napkins, decorative tote-bag and more! Valued at $325Current bid: $160 Donated By Butchart Gardens - Chevalier Dave Cowen | $325 | $160 |
 | Performing Arts Production Passes Live in-person theatre is back!! The College was established as a multidisciplinary training institution - acting, voice, dance and career management training! www.ccpacanada.com Valued at $150Current bid: $75 Donated By Canadian College of Performing Arts | $150 | $75 |
| Concert Season Passes Two Passes to the 2023-24 Concert Season, ending May 16, 2024. www.vcm.bc.ca Valued at $300Current bid: $150 Donated By Victoria Conservatory of Music | $300 | $150 |
 | Ballet Victoria "The Nutcracker" Tickets Valued at $192Current bid: $120 Donated By Ballet Victoria | $192 | $120 |
| Victoria Symphony and Vista 18 Dinners and Two - Vista 18 (Chateau Victoria) Dinner vouchers for $150 each ($300). Could use as pre-performance "before show" dinners or separately! Valued at $612Current bid: $350 Donated By Chevalier Don Macnamara (dinners) and Victoria Symphony | $612 | $350 |
 | "Oculus" 2005 Wine and Presentation Case Vivino highly rated at 4.5/5.0 In the top 1% of wines in the world. Bordeaux style: Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Verdot. Alcohol 13.5% Presentation Case includes corkscrew, stopper, aerator, and foil cutter. Valued at $250Current bid: $175 Donated By Chevalier Bob Plecas and Dame Pauline Rafferty | $250 | $175 |
 | Tofino Distillery Lavender Mint Gin and Flask A seasonal favourite, this Gin draws inspiration from the Organic Lavender fields in France where it is harvested. It boasts heavy floral notes with a smooth touch of mint! Great for any Gin and Soda! Stainless steel flask holds 6 oz. and tucks nicely into your pocket for easy transport! Valued at $65Current bid: $65 Donated By Tofino Distillery | $65 | $65 |
 | Vessel Swag Bag and Gift Card Swag bag includes a Vessel Baseball Cap, T-shirt, Cork Screw! Valued at $80Current bid: $60 Donated By Vessel Liquor Store | $80 | $60 |
 | Unsworth Wine Basket Valued at $150Current bid: $140 Donated By Dame Virginia Maccarthy and Chevalier Parker Maccarthy | $150 | $140 |
 | Fine Red Wines Basket Chateau de Beaucastel - Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2016 Wine Spectator 97/100, #7 Top 100 Wines $120 Barbaresco - Montefico 2016 - Nebbiolo. Wine Spectator 96/100 $80.00 Belle Glos - Dairyman 2019 - Pinot Noir. Vivino 4.4/5.0 $60.00 Valued at $260Current bid: $340 Donated By Chevalier Richard Crow | $260 | $340 |
 | Whiskey Gift Basket Four amazing whiskies: The Glen Dronach 2011 - Scotland - Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Masahiro Pure Malt Whisky - Japan - received Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021. Forty Creek - Confederation Oak Reserve - received Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022. Russell's Reserve - Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - USA - 94 Points, International Wine Competition 2021 Valued at $380Current bid: $310 Donated By Dame Penny Johnston and Chevalier Stewart Johnston | $380 | $310 |
 | Picnic Backpack with Wine and Cooler Pacific Awning Carrying Cooler with 6 varieties Hoyne Brewing Co. All set for a great picnic! Valued at $230Current bid: $140 Donated By Chevalier Nigel Brown and Ruffell & Brown | $230 | $140 |
 | Two Piece Women's Ensemble Valued at $385Current bid: $250 Donated By Dame Barbara Hubbard and Barbara's Boutique | $385 | $250 |
| Baden-Baden Boutique Gift Certificate www.badenbadenboutiques.com Valued at $200Current bid: $150 Donated By Dame Barbara Hubbard and Baden-Baden Boutique | $200 | $150 |
| Reitmans Gift Certificate Reitmans - Victoria (Mayfair Shopping Centre and Westshore Town Centre) and Shop on Line. Canada based chain selling its own brand of women's clothing from petite to plus size. Valued at $75Current bid: $70 Donated By Dame Mary Collins | $75 | $70 |
 | Pool Party Venue Birthday, Anniversary, Girls Day, Team Day 11AM-5PM Availability. July or August Dates. Venue only - you provide your own food beverages. Must be 19 years or older. Cabana boy to assist and a hostess to ensure participants are comfortable. Four Hours (Max 10 People) Valued at $400Current bid: $250 Donated By Dame Donna Davidson and Chevalier Marty Schubert | $400 | $250 |
 | B&B The Loft at Sea Aira It is a 2 bedroom, 2 Queen beds, 1 bath, 4 guest B&B located in a quiet area 3 minutes from Durrance Lake near Butchart Gardens and Brentwood Bay. Joanne and Dean have "Superhost" B&B status. Great location - 100% of recent guests gave the location a 5-star rating. Valued at $450Current bid: $300 Donated By Joanne and Dean | $450 | $300 |
 | The Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa www.sidneypier.com A Modern Boutique Hotel in Sidney, BC framed by sleek, modern all-glass architecture and gorgeous ocean views. A welcoming waterfront home away from home. Valued at $650Current bid: $350 Donated By The Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa | $650 | $350 |
 | Water's Edge Resort - Ucluelet/Tofino Area One Deluxe Bedroom with Outdoor Tub Sunday to Thursday (no weekend) Not valid Jun 15-Sept 15 or holidays. Water's Edge Shoreside Suites is the only property with access to both the serene Ucluelet Inlet and the active Marina from every suite! www.watersedgesuites.com Valued at $500Current bid: $500 Donated By Waters Edge Suites | $500 | $500 |
 | Delta Ocean Point Resort Stay www.marriott.com Valued at $300Current bid: $250 Donated By Delta Victoria Ocean Point Resort | $300 | $250 |
 | Inn at Laurel Point Stay To June 30,2024. Black Out Dates July and August, holidays. www.laurelpoint.com Valued at $439Current bid: $300 Donated By Inn at Laurel Point | $439 | $300 |
 | Sunrise on Cordova Bay Beach B&B Sunrise Suite - wake up to a stunning sunrise over the ocean! 5 guests, 2 bedrooms, 4 beds, 1 bath. Very quiet neighbourhood, 15 minutes from the Victoria airport, 30 minutes from downtown. Daniel has a "Superhost" B&B designation. 100% of recent guests gave the location a 5-star rating. www.abnb.me Valued at $800Current bid: $0 Donated By Chevalier Daniel Sharp | $800 | $0 |
 | "The Red Wall" Susan Keane Painting Susan Keane (1930-2022) had many one-person shows and was accepted into numerous group shows. Her paintings hang in corporate and private collections around the world. Many of her paintings have been featured on cards and calendars. She donated her works to aid many charities including especially animal charities. Valued at $800Current bid: $0 Donated By Estate of Susan Keane - artist | $800 | $0 |
 | "Antique Shop" Susan Keane Painting Susan Keane (1930-2022) had many one-person shows and was accepted into numerous group shows. Her paintings hang in corporate and private collections around the world. Many of her paintings have been featured on cards and calendars. She donated her works to aid many charities including especially animal charities. Valued at $800Current bid: $0 Donated By Estate of Susan Keane - artist | $800 | $0 |
 | "The Old Inn" Susan Keane Painting Susan Keane (1930-2022) had many one-person shows and was accepted into numerous group shows. Her paintings hang in corporate and private collections around the world. Many of her paintings have been featured on cards and calendars. She donated her works to aid many charities including especially animal charities. Valued at $400Current bid: $0 Donated By Estate of Susan Keane - artist | $400 | $0 |
 | "Quiet Corner" Susan Keane Painting Susan Keane (1930-2022) had many one-person shows and was accepted into numerous group shows. Her paintings hang in corporate and private collections around the world. Many of her paintings have been featured on cards and calendars. She donated her works to aid many charities including especially animal charities. Valued at $800Current bid: $0 Donated By Estate of Susan Keane - artist | $800 | $0 |
 | The Whole Beast Gift Basket www.thewholebeast.ca Valued at $425Current bid: $275 Donated By Dame Deedrie Ballard and The Whole Beast | $425 | $275 |
 | Bread, Wine and Cheese Package Valued at $150Current bid: $160 Donated By Chevalier Ian Batey and IPB Consulting | $150 | $160 |
| Slater's First Class Meats Gift Card "Our specialty is fine meats. By our quality shall we be known." www.slatersmeats.com 2577 Cadboro Bay Road Valued at $200Current bid: $200 Donated By Dame Maria Dominelli and Chevalier Dan Parker | $200 | $200 |
| Deep Cove Chalet Gift Certificate Lunch Thursday to Sunday; Dinner Wednesday to Sunday www.deepcovechalet.com Valued at $250Current bid: $300 Donated By The Deep Cove Chalet | $250 | $300 |
| Fireside Grill Gift Card Open 7 days a week; 4509 W. Saanich Road www.firesidegrill.com Valued at $100Current bid: $110 Donated By Fireside Grill | $100 | $110 |
 | Jewels by Barba Design Necklace Pendant natural crystal druzzy and crystals; Necklace: white brain coral beads, polished coral pieces, carved agate (white skull), pearls, crystals, oxidized silver findings. Valued at $375Current bid: $170 Donated By Barbara Adams and Chevalier David Adams | $375 | $170 |
 | Barba Design Necklace Valued at $200Current bid: $0 Donated By Anonymous | $200 | $0 |
 | Barba Design Necklace Necklace with Pendant - 21" - Asian designed pendant. Valued at $200Current bid: $75 Donated By Anonymous | $200 | $75 |
 | Barba Design Necklace Valued at $200Current bid: $0 Donated By Anonymous | $200 | $0 |
| Union Club Stay One night stay in a harbour view suite with breakfast. Valued at $449Current bid: $300 Donated By The Union Club of BC | $449 | $300 |
| Hudson Wren Portraits In-Studio Black and White Pet Portrait Session ($375) plus a $500 Gift Credit on photographic products - prints and canvases. Designed to capture the bond between you, your family and your cherished pet. Valid until September 30, 2023. Valued at $875Current bid: $0 Donated By Tamara Poppitt, Hudson Wren Portraits | $875 | $0 |
 | Peninsula Co-op Drivers Kit Gift Basket www.peninsulaco-op.com Valued at $100Current bid: $60 Donated By Peninsula Co-op | $100 | $60 |
| Trusted Dog Sitting Service Donors are Trusted House Keepers and understand the need for security, plant maintenance, and pet monitoring. You supply the Wi-Fi code, and they will otherwise sustain themselves! Times can be broken up so as to generate a couple of weekends away without pets and worries. (June to Sept is best as sitters are often out of the country.) Valued at $300Current bid: $0 Donated By Chevalier Warren Fensom and Marilyn Drews | $300 | $0 |
| BC Lions Home Game Tickets Valued at $200Current bid: $200 Donated By Chevalier Bruce Hallsor | $200 | $200 |
 | Salon Deja-vu Products Men’s Line:Hair Beard and Body Wash, Shaving Gel, Matt Grip Paste. Long Hair: Volumizing Shampoo, Conditioning Fluid(leave in), Repair Mask, Dry Shampoo. Styling Products: Texturizing Mousse, Transformer(styling cream), Light Defining Cream, Formula Laque Hair Spray. David Stiles, Salon Deja-vu, 1317 Douglas Street Valued at $500Current bid: $200 Donated By Salon Deja-vu | $500 | $200 |
 | Spa Space Facial 4510 Chatterton Way, Unit B www.spaspacevictoria.com Valued at $133Current bid: $105 Donated By Spa Space | $133 | $105 |
 | Private Chocolate Class in Your Home David Mincey, one of Canada's leading chocolate experts will take your guests on a journey through the history and culture of chocolate. Taste many of the finest artisanal bars! Valued at $500Current bid: $250 Donated By David Mincey, The Chocolate Project | $500 | $250 |
 | BC Ferries Travel Vouchers Valued at $200Current bid: $195 Donated By BC Ferries | $200 | $195 |
| Frontrunners Gift Card www.newbalance.ca www.frontrunners.ca Valued at $125Current bid: $100 Donated By Chevalier Rob Reid and Frontrunners | $125 | $100 |
| Max Furniture Gift Certificate Furniture for every room in your home or office. www.maxfurniture.ca 3460 Quadra Street Valued at $250Current bid: $0 Donated By Max Furniture | $250 | $0 |
| Berryman Brothers Meats At Berryman Brothers Meat Ltd. they process, cure, package and deliver local meat products. They raise livestock with thehighest health and moral standards. www.berrymanfarms.ca Valued at $250Current bid: $250 Donated By Berryman Brothers Meat Ltd. | $250 | $250 |
 | "Maple Street" Susan Keane Painting Susan Keane (1930-2022) had many one-person shows and was accepted into numerous group shows. Her paintings hang in corporate and private collections around the world. Many of her paintings have been featured on cards and calendars. She donated her works to aid many charities including especially animal charities. Valued at $200Current bid: $100 Donated By Estate of Susan Keane - artist | $200 | $100 |
 | "Summer's Last Rags" Susan Keane Painting Susan Keane (1930-2022) had many one-person shows and was accepted into numerous group shows. Her paintings hang in corporate and private collections around the world. Many of her paintings have been featured on cards and calendars. She donated her works to aid many charities including especially animal charities. Valued at $300Current bid: $150 Donated By Estate of Susan Keane - artist | $300 | $150 |
 | "Mischief" Susan Keane Painting Susan Keane (1930-2022) had many one-person shows and was accepted into numerous group shows. Her paintings hang in corporate and private collections around the world. Many of her paintings have been featured on cards and calendars. She donated her works to aid many charities including especially animal charities. Valued at $250Current bid: $0 Donated By Estate of Susan Keane - artist | $250 | $0 |
 | "The Age of Steam" Susan Keane Painting Susan Keane (1930-2022) had many one-person shows and was accepted into numerous group shows. Her paintings hang in corporate and private collections around the world. Many of her paintings have been featured on cards and calendars. She donated her works to aid many charities including especially animal charities. Valued at $300Current bid: $0 Donated By Estate of Susan Keane - artist | $300 | $0 |
 | Miles Lowry Artwork Cast cotton fibre, bronze powder and mineral pigments. 7" X 14" Miles Lowry is a Canadian painter and sculptor, writer and art book designer, and photographer of male nudes and landscapes. His works are seen in a wide variety of exhibitions, publications and performances. mileslowry.ca Valued at $500Current bid: $375 Donated By Miles Lowry - Artist | $500 | $375 |
 | Hazel's Famous Fudge Hazel's Fudge may just be the all time favourite within the Sovereign Order's one thousand year history! Bring joy to yourself, family and friends! Valued at $150Current bid: $75 Donated By Dame Hazel Braithwaite | $150 | $75 |
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