The
15th annual Elegant Vintages International Wine
Auction presented by
Fifth
Third Private Bank took place on March
16 at the Conrad Hotel in downtown
Indianapolis.
This sold-out event included a rollicking
evening of fun and vigorous bidding to support the
Indianapolis Zoo! The auction featured an assemblage of
fine and rare wines for auction along with unique
gift packages, including magnificent dinners, luxury
travel, fine jewelry, original art, sports
memorabilia, one-of-a-kind
sculptures and behind-the-scenes tours at the Zoo.
This year featured a one-of-a-kind elephant chair!
This chair was constructed by the Zoo's own Glenn
Smith with the assistance of our African elephant
herd. The elephants stripped the bark from the wood,
Glenn constructed the chair, and it sold for $2,200!
In addition to the live and silent auctions, all guests
enjoyed a delicious multiple-course dinner with wine
and live entertainment. Thanks to everyone who
helped make this year's event such a huge success!
Event Chairs
Co-Chair: T.J. Cole
Co-Chair: Holly Banta |
Lieutenant Event Chair
Chuck Cooper |
Volunteers
Vice Chair: Kristin Kraemer
Amy D. Kraft |
Wine Acquisition
Vice Chair: T.J. Cole
Vice Chair: Holly Banta
Ashley Lockwood
Scott Clevenger
Keith Henry
Christine Paunicka |
Non-Wine Auction Item Acquisition
Vice Chair: Renee Wilmeth
Art & Jewelry:
Darlene Christy
Food & Restaurants: Renee Wilmeth
Valerie George
Curtis Parker
Michelle Zurface
Kiersten Kamman
Becky Lukovic |
Auction Logistics
Vice-Chair: Nick Merker
Jana Harris
Talha Khan
Kiersten Kamman |
Winery Solicitations
Co-Chair: Keith E. Henry, III
Co-Chair: Christine Paunicka |
Marketing
Vice Chair: Chuck Cooper
Valerie George
Amy D. Kraft
Marc W. Pyatt | Financial Advisor |
Corporate Underwriting
Carol Howard
Emily Rogers-Cline |