Friday, December 26, 2008

Famous Dave’s Gift Certificate

Value: Up to $61.69

Gift Certificate for a Large Feast.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Autographed Photo of Bob Gibson


This is an authentic autographed photo of Bob Gibson, pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. Bob Gibson is considered the best pitcher in Cardinals history and pitched from 1959-1975. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981.

Collection of Prairielands Council Memorabilia


This is a large group of patches from Prairielands and Arrowhead councils, plus Waukheon and Illini lodges. There is also a rare Illiana Council shoulder patch. Illiana was the temporary name for Prairielands after Arrowhead and Piankeshaw councils merged.

There is also a Camp Drake t-shirt, some National Jamboree patches, some hat pins and two First Day covers with the 1985 BSA stamp on Arrowhead Council envelopes.

This lot will be divided and sold individually or grouped into smaller lots for sale.

Handmade Quilted Wall Hanging

This is a handmade quilt of Scout-themed material that is made for hanging on a wall. It is donated by local quilter, Gay Martin. It's a piece that will be a great accent on any wall!

"Learn To Drive" Package

1 Certificate for “Classroom & Behind the wheel course” - $400 value
Or Behind the wheel only course - $300 value

Donated by M&M Driving School, Inc.

Monday, November 24, 2008

First Aid Supplies


These are supplies to add to your first aid kit for your next campout or hike. The group includes:


  • A hemostat to pull off ticks or large splinters

  • A fine point tweezers to get those tiny splinters

  • A magnifying glass – to see those tiny splinters!

  • A tick identification card which explains the proper way to remove ticks

  • Telfa pads in two different sizes

  • A roll of flexible bandage material that sticks to itself (so you don’t need adhesive tape)

  • An ace bandage

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Stained Glass BSA Eagle on Fleur-De-Lis


Value: $125

This is a beautiful handmade, custom designed stained glass creation of the Boy Scout symbol: Eagle on a fleur-de-lis. It is made by a local artist who prefers to remain anonymous. This piece is 14 inches high by 12 inches wide. This would be an incredible gift to a new Eagle or as a thank you to a dedicated Scouter. It will be appreciated by anyone who has BSA in their blood!

Note: The background of the fleur-de-lis is yellow/gold though the picture makes it look orange.

Monday, October 20, 2008

3 x 5 Block I Flag

Value: $40

Donated by: Flagsource of Illinois

Show your Illini Spirit in style! This beautiful flag can be used anywhere to show your pride in the U of I!!

The flag is 3’ x 5’ and is orange with the embroidered blue “I”. It is all-weather nylon with grommets to hang from a pole.

Survival Knife


Value: $15

This knife will come in handy if you ever get lost! The knife is 8 ½ inches long with a 4 ¾ inch blade. Sawback blade is 440 stainless steel. The sheath is nylon with a belt loop. The end of the handle screws off and has a compass in it. A plastic case fits inside the handle and within the case are matches, a fish hook, sinker, fishing line, sewing needles and thread.

Camping Basket


Value: $25

Just what you need for a camping trip:


  • Mini LED lamp with 4 bulbs and 2 settings

  • 4 function Whistle including a compass, magnifier and thermometer
    4 mini bungees to hold down your tent

  • 7-in-1 Tool that includes a pocket knife along with a fork, spoon, bottle opener, corkscrew and awl that all fit together and has a lanyard ring

  • A package of Trail Mix with nuts, raisins and candy

  • Funky Flames – add color to your fire!

Basket of Goodies from Google



Value: Priceless

Included in this gift basket is an assortment of goodies from Google. The picture is intentionally dark to show off the light up items!! The assortment includes:

  • A You Tube T-shirt, size L
  • A Google cap
  • A Google mouse pad
  • A Google pin
  • A light up “ice cube” – a cube that lights up when it’s in liquid (glass of water not included!) You’ll never again forget which glass is yours!!
  • A Lego picture frame – it’s shaped like a giant Lego piece
  • A light up swizzle stick that says You Tube – turn the top on the stick and it lights up
  • A pen with a car on top – the car pulls off and when you pull back on the car it zips forward

Basket of Candles




Value: $30

Your house will smell great with these candles!

  • Burgundy candle melts depicting the BSA Eagle and Scouting; 3 melts of a cranberry scent
  • A Kathy Ireland soy candle, Cranberry Orange Crumb Cake
  • A floating white Lily candle
  • A hazelnut crème candle
  • A candle lighter that has 3 different positions to make it easy to light candles with hard to reach wicks

Monday, October 13, 2008

Stand for Fishing Poles or Hiking Sticks



Made by Council Artisan, Ralph Kuchenbrod
Value: $100

This beautiful red oak stand will hold up to 7 of your favorite fishing poles, hiking sticks or a combination of the two.

Diamond Willow Hiking Stick


Made by Council Artisan, Jim Kirkpatrick
Value: $100

This hiking stick is made from a Diamond Willow, a tree sought after for its beauty. No two sticks are exactly the same. The dark, reddish-brown diamonds are outlined by cream colored sap wood. It is smooth and elegant. This hiking stick is 48” long and has a compass on the top of it. It is signed, dated and numbered by the artisan.

It's Nap Time!


Value: $20

Included is a soft fleece reversible throw and a soft cushy pillow. Just what you need to snuggle with on a cold dreary day or in front of the fire at night.

Let's Go To The Movies!



Value: $15

Includes everything for an evening of movie entertainment:

  • 2 bags of Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn
  • Large Bowl, perfect for holding the popped corn!
  • Bowl full of candy – lots of your favorites
  • 3 DVD’s:
    The Man Who Knew Too Much by Alfred Hitchcock
    The Flying Deuces starring Laurel & Hardy
    Cartoon Craze – Popeye Meets Ali Baba’s 40 Thieves

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Henry Golden Boy BSA Centennial Rifle







with BSA commemorative display case
Value: $1100

The Boy Scouts of America celebrate their 100th Anniversary in 2010. To commemorate this occasion, Henry Repeating Arms announces the release of its Henry Golden Boy “Boy Scouts of America® Centennial Edition” licensed rifle. To mark this milestone, this special rifle features the Scout Oath, Scout Law, scrollwork and traditional Boy Scouts of America logo embellishing the receiver, as well as a 100 Years of Scouting logo and Centennial Edition gold filled etchings in the buttstock and forearm. The rifle available at the auction will have the serial number BSA-00117 to honor Prairielands Council #117. The rifle will be offered in a display case with a commemorative BSA logo.



Windy Pass Internal Frame Backpack by The North Face


Value: $60

Belt Buckle, Philmont Training Center, 2008


Value: Priceless

This belt buckle was given to faculty members at the Philmont Training Center this past summer. It cannot be purchased anywhere! It has symbols representing Philmont including the Tooth of Time. It has an oil well to honor Waite Phillips, the founder of Phillips Oil Company who donated over 100,000 acres to the Boy Scouts so we could have Philmont Scout Ranch. It has a Hereford bull to signify that the ranch is still a working cattle ranch. The Conestoga wagon signifies that Philmont is on the Santa Fe Trail. It also has a buffalo which are raised on the ranch. The back of the buckle has a letter from Brian Gray, the Director of the Training Center.

Vivitar Binoculars


Value: $50

These binoculars have a 7x50 magnification and UV coated optics for glare-free viewing. It includes a neck strap and a carrying bag with shoulder strap plus instruction manual. Everything you need for sporting events or bird watching!

Gift Basket For Your Dog!



Donated by Good Friends Animal Hospital, Urbana
Value: $97

Everything your dog needs and wants! Gift basket includes:
  • A bath and toenail trim at Good Friends Animal Hospital
  • A package of 18 regular size Greenies chew treats
  • A bottle of Aloe & Oatmeal Shampoo which gently cleans the skin without removing natural skin oils
  • A package of Lean Treats, a yummy chicken treat that is also low in fat
  • A Boots & Barkley Dog Pop-Open Carrier for pets up to 30 lbs.
  • A tennis ball in fashionable purple!
  • A bumper sticker, “The Other Family Doctor…Your Veterinarian”
  • Booklets on health care

Eagle Scout Challenge Coin


Value: $10

This heavy coin has a nickel finish and is 2˝ by 1 5/8 ˝. The back can be engraved with the Eagle’s name and year.

Camp Drake Framed Picture, Swinging Bridge




By local artist, Mark Morenz
Size: 16 x 20

This is a giclée print of a memorable Camp Drake scene rendered in a watercolor style. Giclée is the process of making fine art prints from a digital source using ink-jet printing. The result is beautiful and Mark’s pictures are wonderful!

Camp Drake Framed Picture, Chapel


By local artist, Mark Morenz
Size: 16 x 20

This is a giclée print of a memorable Camp Drake scene rendered in a watercolor style. Giclée is the process of making fine art prints from a digital source using ink-jet printing. The result is beautiful and Mark’s pictures are wonderful!

Bodywork Associates Massage


Bodywork Associates - The Massage Therapy Professionals
Gift Certificate for a half hour massage
Value: $40

A perfect way to say thank you to your Scoutmaster – especially after a long campout or a week at Summer Camp! You can also give this to your Mom for Mother’s Day.