Polo Classic

Start Your Bidding!

2010-09-04T00:15:02Z

The auction has started for 2 amazing vacations. Check out Belize or Costa Careyes, Mexico. Onling bidding available through 9/10/10

Take your choice or bid on both! Read below.

Belize Vacation

Ambergris Caye, Belize

Value $7,000

7 Night Stay at the Grand Colony Villas

Ground Floor Condo opens to a white sandy beach

Snorkeling in the “Blue Hole”

Tarpoon and Bone Fishing

Close to fun shopping and restaurants

Cave Tubing and Zip Lining through the Jungle

Great Food

Awesome People

www.grandcolonyvillas.com

Submit your Bid to sherriem@rmhspokane.org

Online bidding ends on 9/10/10 at 10:00 pm

Final bids can be submitted on 9/12/10 in person or by phone between 3:00pm and 4:00pm (PST)

Minimum bid increment of $100

Mexico Vacation

Costa Careyes, Mexico

Value $9,000

3 Night Stay in Costa Careyes, Mexico

Accomodations include a more than 5 start location that sleeps 6.

Stay at one of the world’s most coveted locations with shimmering azure waters and intense blue sky.

Enjoy Ocean Kayaking in protected waters.

Great Snorkeling, Scuba Diving and Fishing.

Take a tour along the coastal region and explore the unique Careyes architecture. Wildely recognized as

being a unique combination of sophisticated luxury and unspoiled beauty, Costa Careyes is unsurpassed in

beauty.

Submit your Bid to sherriem@rmhspokane.org

Online bidding ends on 9/10/10 at 10:00 pm

Final bids can be submitted on 9/12/10 in person or by phone between 2:00pm and 3:00pm (PST)

Minimum bid increment of $100

FOR A LIST OF ALL THE SILENT AUCTION ITEMS PLEASE GO TO: www.cobrapoloclassic.com/silentauctionadobefile

Cigar & Whiskey Tent!!

2010-09-01T21:12:49Z

Experience a new and exciting area of the polo match. Join your friends and guests who want to enjoy a cigar with a Dry Fly Whiskey. Watch the first NFL games of the year including the Seahawks vs. 49ers!

A donation of $25 will be your entry into the exclusive tent and allows you 2 coupons good for a cigar from Northern Quest Casino and/or a Dry Fly Whiskey (totaling $25*) with proceeds going to the kids and families of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Spokane. This is a great place to watch the Polo match with bistro tables positioned before the polo playing field.

Sit down and taste a cigar. Relax for a moment on a leather couch. Taste some Dry Fly Whiskey.

CIGAR MENU:

Camacho Sumatra Churchill – Mild bodied, Honduras, Sumatra wrapper, binder and long filler. Smooth flavor, consistent smoke, and has a hint of coffee and leather. $7.00

Cohiba Red Dot – Medium-Full Bodied, Dominican Republic, Claro Wrapper, has a slightly nutty flavor. $14.00

Rocky Patel Vintage Robusto 1992 – Full Bodied, Honduras, Colorado wrapper, rich flavor. $12.00

Opus X Belicoso - Full Bodied, Dominican Republic, Shade Grown, Arturo Fuente Private Stock. $50.00

Cigars are provided by Northern Quest Casino and Resort.

DRY FLY WHISKEY:

Dry Fly Distilling is a craft distillery in Spokane, Washington. Producing craft-distilled vodka, gin and whiskey using only locally grown grains and botanicals. Dry Fly’s still, manufactured in Goppingen, Germany, is a Christian Carl pot still with multiple rectification columns. It has a 450-liter capacity and we expect an annual output of approximately 3,500 cases of 12/750 mL bottles. Dry Fly Distilling located in Spokane, Washington

*additional cigars may be purchased off the CIGAR MENU

Buy tickets for the Cobra Polo Classic Here! [link to www.cobrapoloclassic.com]

How About 7 Nights At The Beach !!

2010-08-30T15:39:51Z

At the Cobra Polo Classic an awesome opportunity exists to bid for 7 nights accomodations at a beach front resort, the Grand Colony Villas, www.grandcolonyvillas.com.

Valued at over $9,000, the location is unbelievable. Read below!

Ambergris Caye, Belize. This is a Caribbean Island off of the Belizean Coast. It is about 20 miles long but only 1 mile wide at its widest spot. With a ring of white sand beaches surrounding mangroves, it is one of a number of small nearby islands all located in the Belize Barrier Reef (second largest barrier reef after the Great Barrier Reef).

The biggest draws to Ambergris Caye are:

- Incredible beaches protected by the barrier reef. Waves lap up onto the soft sandy shore directly in front of your ground floor condo.

- Scuba and snorkeling (The “Blue Hole” is one of the most highly touted dives in the SCUBA community)

- Fishing (World Famous bone fishing and tarpon fishing…this is a tropical fishing mecca for both fly and spin fishing)

- Mainland adventures, including cave tubing, zip-lining through the jungle and touring the Mayan ruins

- Great food! Incredible food on the island includes extremely affordable shrimp and lobster caught fresh along the shore. Also enjoy the many great restaurants on the island.

-The people. You would be hard pressed to find a friendlier island. The locals are extremely welcoming to the tourists. English is the national language, as Belize is a British Protectorate.

- Laid back lifestyle. Things move slow on Ambergris Caye. A few Trucks used for commercial use and

some minivans used as taxis make up the handful of cars. Basically everyone (tourists and locals)

navigate the island in golf carts, on foot and/or on bicycles. Water taxis are available as well. The

exchange rate is always two Belizean Dollars for every American Dollar (very simple) and US Dollars

are accepted everywhere.

7 nights accommodations at the Grand Colony Island Villas www.grandcolonyvillas.com. This is a 3 bedroom 2 Bathroom Ground floor Luxury Condo on the beach, the actual unit where Matt Lauer stayed when he visited Belize for a two-day shoot of the Today Show last year. Walk out your back door onto the beach. Out the front door is a beautiful two tiered pool. Each time I stayed there, we have been the only people at the pool. After a short fifteen minute walk to town, you will find great shopping and incredible restaurants and bars. Obviously much shorter trip to town by golf cart or bike. Daily maid service is included. 24 hour security (even though it isn’t necessary).

Get Excited About Polo!

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Experience an event that combines strength, elegance, speed, pride and love of fair play with tents, hats and champagne. Catered by Fery’s Catering of Spokane, provided to you by 350 volunteers, and most importantly of all, benefiting the families and children of the Inland Northwest who in their time of need are welcomed at the Ronald McDonald House of Spokane.

The silent auction provided by the 6^th annual Cobra Polo Classic offers bidding opportunities on valued vacation packages, wines, and additional surprises. You can bid on a 3 night stay in Costa Careyes, Mexico; a Joe Hensley bronze sculpture; courtside seats at the GU Classic; stay and play package at the Coeur d’Alene Resort; and a home yard/lot clean up package with a chainsaw included!

See for yourself, there are many additional packages and auction items of great value. Don’t miss out; take the opportunity to bid and watch an international polo match.

Visit: http://spokanepoloclassic.com/

26 Days Away!!!!!

2010-08-19T16:28:28Z

We are 26 days away from the largest polo fundraising match West of the Mississippi. Over 1,000 guests have signed up for this event in support of the Ronald McDonald House of Spokane.

RMH-Spokane, a local charity, provides a “home away from home” for over 700 families each year regardless of a families’ ability to pay.

The organizers of the Cobra Polo Classic hope to raise money to help RMH-Spokane with their cause. Please plan to contribute by attending. Also, do not hesitate to cruise through the Silent Auction Tent and bid on the great auction items at the event.

The Ronald McDonald House of Spokane and it’s supporters in this event; Cobra Building Envelope Contractors, Washington Trust Bank, Northern Quest Resort and Casino, The Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Dry Fly Distilling, Itron, Stella Artois, The Inlander, Sterling Savings Bank, Potlach, McDonald’s, The Purple Turtle, Suzy Dix Windermere, Emvy Cellars, Fery’s Catering, The Jewelry Design Center, and DIVCO thank YOU for your continued support of this cause.

To get additional details visit our website: http://spokanepoloclassic.com/

Silent Auction

2010-08-13T19:36:51Z

Take another look at the great opportunities and packages available for bidding during the Silent Auction at the Cobra Polo Classic on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at the Spokane Polo Club in Airway Heights.

Packages include a 3 night stay in Costa Careyes, Mexico; Bronze sculpture; Courtside seats for ESPN’s Gonzaga University Classic basketball game; Chainsaw and yard package; Coeur d’Alene Resort Stay and Play package; family fun packages and more.

Remember: If you are interested in donating a Silent Auction item please contact us at kathyl@rmhspokane.org

http://spokanepoloclassic.com/silent.html

Northern Quest Resort & Casino and The Kalispel Tribe support the Cobra Polo Classic

2010-08-11T18:54:04Z

Northern Quest Resort & Casino and The Kalispel Tribe are our 2010 sponsors of the Cobra Polo Classic Parade of Hats. Northern Quest and The Kalispel Tribe are long time supporters of the Ronald McDonald House and we’re grateful to them for giving us a reason to wear our hats!

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians come from the rich heritage in the Pend Oreille region and support many local organization and businesses in the area.

Northern Quest Resort & Casino is Spokane’s newest destination resort featuring a hotel. spa, casino, dining and entertainment.

The Kalispel Tribe and Northern Quest Resort & Casino support the Ronald McDonald House and approximately 1,600 living-wage jobs, purchase over $1.1 million dollars each month in local or locally-affiliated goods and services, and have contributed over $3 million dollars to our community in total.

Dry Fly

2010-08-10T16:33:38Z

Dry Fly Distilling, a craft distillery in Spokane, produce craft-distilled vodka, gin and whiskey using only locally grown grains and botanicals.

Dry Fly Distilling supports the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Spokane. Give a shout out to them next time you enjoy a martini with Dry Fly Vodka. Better yet, attend the 2010 Cobra Polo Classic and enjoy a Dry Fly Martini while watching the polomatch and dining on a gourmet luncheon buffet with your friends and associates.

True Polo Style

2010-08-04T18:09:56Z

True Polo Style: What to Wear

Guys, are you looking for advice on what to wear to the 2010 Cobra Polo Classic? Here are some tips for all the guys attending!

Polo Classic style is truly your quintessential Kentucky Derby style. Wear a crisp oxford and nice blazer or a light suit paired with some comfortable boat shoes or loafers. Since the weather will still be beautiful and the event is in the afternoon, the best colors will be your soft grays, navy, khaki and pastels.

We know the Parade of Hats is for the ladies…but please, feel free to wear your hat!

A Big Thanks!!

2010-08-02T23:30:33Z

A big thank you to our generous supporters and sponsors. We recognize you as a vital part of our mission. As a sponsor of the 2010 Cobra Polo Classic, along with some nice perks, there are additional benefits for our gracious sponsors!

First and foremost, by sponsoring the 2010 Cobra Polo Classic, our sponsors are able to directly help families with children in medical treatment through the Ronald McDonald House of Spokane. Sponsors also have first rights to future polo sponsorship, are associated with a world class sporting event and are exposed to a large portion of the philanthropic and community leaders in Spokane. Among other things, sponsors will be recognized in advertisements, newsletters and other collateral materials related to the 2010 Cobra Polo Classic and the RMHC of Spokane.

It’s a great idea to sponsor a table or even a few tickets. And we have other sponsorship opportunities available as well. Please give us a call or email: denisew@rmhspokane.org.