Saint Charles Pride of the Fox RiverFest

2008 Pride of the Fox RiverFest Bachelor Charity Auction

6 p.m. Sunday, June 8, on the Harris Riverside Stage (E. Main at 1st Avenue, across from City Hall)

Ladies – here’s your chance to do something for charity and reward yourself in the process – bid generously to win dinner and an evening with one of our charming, attractive and eligible bachelors. Put your money where your heart is – on a “twentysomething,” a “silver fox,” or a bachelor in between. Chose from a firefighter to a former Olympian; a restaurateur to a wine merchant…even twins! Or, you could look at it as supporting a worthy charity. Each bachelor has noted his opening bid and favorite charity, which will receive 100% of your winning bid (donation). Master of Ceremonies for the charity auction will be Leslie Harris from 95.9 The River. Auctioneer will be Beverly Callison of Callison Auction Services in Sugar Grove.
20s
	Identical twins David and Daniel Lipka of St. Charles Opening bid: $50 for the pair Charity: CASA, Kane County (Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children) Occupation: Twins own Boondocks Bar and Grill in West Chicago. Lifestyle: David, older by two minutes, is a jeans and T-shirt kinda guy who likes punk rock, rock and roll and going to concerts. He’s looking for an independent Mohawk-loving woman. Daniel is the responsible twin into extreme sports, oldies music and Asian cuisine. He loves to surprise his dates with flowers, candy and notes, and looks for a confident, free-spirited girl.
	Derrick Foreman of Lombard Opening bid: $50 Charity: Lazarus House Occupation: a commercial relationship manager for Harris Bank St. Charles Lifestyle: A “sport” and a “brain,” Derrick played basketball, football and soccer while earning a bachelor and MBA at Elmhurst College. Today it’s Go Bears/Cubs! He enjoys travel (loves Mexico’s Riviera Maya), workouts in the gym and Van Morrison. Ideal date is a career-minded, confident woman willing to laugh it up.
	Eric Wickman of St. Charles Opening bid: $1 Charity: Glenwood School for Boys and Girls Occupation: Commercial Real Estate Broker, Builder, and Developer Lifestyle: Despite having "Abercrombie Model" on his resume, Eric is aggressively pursuing commercial real estate development. With his first shopping center almost complete, at age 25 Eric has successfully become a Commercial Real Estate Broker, Builder, and Developer, and despite a real estate upbringing, he's done it without any co-signers, investors, or partners! What's more, he likes to cook!
30s
	Grant Werner of Geneva Opening bid: $50 Charity: Lazarus House Occupation: Executive Chef, Colonial Café & Ice Cream Lifestyle: Having trained and traveled extensively with Darden Restaurants (Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze and others) Grant still loves to cook and travel. He’s a big Cubs fan who plays ice hockey and is passionate about big game fishing. In a woman, he prefers one sensitive and caring, with good values, and into sports.
40s
	Rob Bennett of Planfield Opening bid: $50 Charity: American Heart & Lung Association Occupation: Entrepreneur Lifestyle: A retired professional bowler who competed in World Championship and U.S. Open tournaments, Rob also had a life in drag racing, including the Keystone Nationals – and still enjoys anything that goes fast (he drives a Porsche!). He likes all types of music and enjoys going to the theater. Rob is athletic, leads a healthy life style and likes women who are considerate and enjoy being treated like a lady.
	Brett Penager Opening bid: $50 Charity: American Heart & Lung Association Occupation: Chiro One Wellness Centers, CMO Lifestyle: Reading, writing and wrestling – author of USA Wrestling Coach’s Guide to Excellence,” based on experience as collegiate wrestler at University of Wisconsin and Director, USA Wrestling National Coaches Education Program. With an affinity for lasagna, Brett’s into motivational speaking, business consulting and looking for the woman who knows where she’s going, what she wants and is willing to do what it takes to get it.
Silver Fox
	Mike Frasier of St. Charles Opening bid: $25 Charity: CASA, Kane County Occupation: Owns The Wine Exchange and is part owner of Sage Bistro, both in St. Charles. Lifestyle: Entrepreneur, restaurateur and all around connoisseur, Mike was born and raised in California. He enjoys skiing and running – seven marathons including Montreal, Napa and two in Chicago. Mike will welcome the winning bidder onto the stage with wine glasses and bottle in hand.

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