Join us for our 1st Annual Fundraiser!
Friends. Family. Community. All are Welcome.
Join us for a festive evening celebrating Club Bison athletes with a spaghetti dinner (vegetarian and gluten free available), special guests (future D1 athletes), silent auction, dessert bar, photo booth, and more. Proceeds help to purchase much needed equipment and supplies (net systems, balls, first aid kits, and more), with a portion dedicated to the scholarship fund which provides financial support for camps, clinics, and season registration.
Tickets are also available at the door (cash or Venmo). Soda sales available for $1.00/can.
Dinner includes spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, and coffee, milk, or water. Dessert bar with baked items and cookies included with meal.
Thank you to local merchants and donors who make this night possible! Browse silent auction items below.
Value: $160
Autographed Carl Eller Vikings Jersey
In addition to Carl's legacy with the MN Vikings, 2004 NFL HOF inductee, and one of the four famed Purple People Eaters, Carl is also a volleyball fan and supporter of youth activities. He and his wife, Molly, can often be seen at MN volleyball matches, cheering on the Gophers at his alma mater.
Thank you, Carl!
Value: $100
MN Gopher Volleyball Gift Basket & 2 Tickets
Enjoy 2 tickets to a 2023 Gopher match. Excellent seats, center court, section 109.
Gopher/USA gift basket includes Mizuno kneepads (large), UMN long sleeve tee (XL), UMN lanyard, Gopher mini volleyball (take along for autographs!), USA Volleyball water bottle, and "M" sticker/decal.
Donated by: Jill Castle
Thank you!
Value: $50
Bottle of Wine & 2 Hand-Painted Wine Glasses
A perfect way to spend the night in while it snows outside.
Gift basket includes a bottle of Chardonnay and two beautiful, hand-painted wine glasses (painted by Coach Autumn's grandmother, Maryann Barfknecht).
Donated by the ever-talented, Maryann Barfknecht. Thank you!
Value: $60
Mini Cordless Chainsaw Kit
A handy kit for small woodworking projects.
Handheld, electric portable chainsaw. 4" arm. 21-volt rechargeable battery, power cord, and extra chain.
Small and easy to use!
Donated by: Lacys Legacy
Thank you!
Value: $60
2 Pair of Handmade Sweater Mittens
Stay warm this winter, with the coziest, handmade, wool sweater mittens.
Made from recycled wool sweaters and lined with cozy fleece, these are the warmest mittens around.
Thank you, Karen Moran, for sharing your talent and donating to the Club!
Donated by: Karen Moran
Value: $117
Allina Health Gift Basket
Thank you to our friends at Allina Health for making this fantastic gift basket!
Includes a picnic basket, roll-up picnic blanket, gift card for the Buffalo Hospital Gift Shop, water bottle, and so much more.
Donated by: Allina Health
Value: $30
Dozen Holiday Sugar Cookies
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
One dozen Christmas decorated sugar cookies, baked and designed by the ever-talented Jill Russek.
Donated by: Jill Russek
Instagram: @StellaDelRockCreates
Value: $25
Maurices Gift Card
Shop for something comfortable and cozy or find a new outfit for the holidays!
Maurices in Buffalo has donated a $25 gift certificate. Perfect to use yourself or give as a gift!
Donated by: Maurices, Buffalo
Value: $90
Autographed Fat Head, Dinner, & TikToks with Liv!
What could be more fun than dinner and TikToks with MN state high school champion, USA National Team Development player, and future Gopher, Liv Swenson?
Gather your friends to bid on this unique opportunity! Package includes: Jimmy Johns (or similar) dinner for 4 (plus Liv), TikToks or photos, and autographed Fat Head of Liv with a personal message.
Only 1 Fat Head is included - so share among friends, or Roshambo for the keeper.
Donated by: Liv Swenson
Value: $45/each (2 available)
Handcrafted Pine Snow Person
Add some whimsy to your holiday and winter decor with a pine slice, handcrafted snow person.
Sourced from downed trees in the Black Hills, each snow person is cut, fully dried, sanded, and assembled by hand. Decorated with a top hat, spruce sprigs, pipe, and scarf, each comes to life in their own whimsical way.
Handcrafted by Coach Castle and Kaia Caffee.
Donated by: Jill Castle
Facebook: Castle in the Hills
Value: $90
10-Pack Culvers Basket Certificates
Treat the whole team or friends and family with this 10-pack of gift certificates to Culvers in Buffalo.
Each certificate includes a Regular Value Basket (entree, side, drink).
Donated by: Culvers, Buffalo
Value: $25
Modern Roots Gift Certificate
Gift the gift of self-care this holiday season.
Modern Roots carries a full selection of natural soaps and organic body care. Start your holiday shopping with a $25 gift card.
Donated by: Modern Roots, Buffalo
Value: Priceless
An Evening with Tennille
Dinner and a MN Gopher volleyball home game with Club Bison Coach, and fan favorite, Tennille.
Up to 3 people can join in on this item!
The match will be in the 2023 season.
Donated by: Tennille Popelka
Thank you!
Value: Truly Priceless
Tennille on a Stick
Who wouldn't want Tennille's smiling face on a stick to carry with you wherever you go?
FOMO is real. Don't miss this rare opportunity to bid on a Fat Head of Coach Tennille. Tennille will write a personal message to the highest bidder and autograph the Fat Head.
Thank you, Tennille for sacrificing your pic and taking one for the team!
Value: $40
$40 Gift Card to Bamboo Massage
Holidays can be stressful and are the perfect time to treat yourself to a massage!
Who's this, you ask? Meet the sweetest, most loving greeter in all of Buffalo. Hazel will greet you when you arrive at Bamboo Massage. We can't think of anything more relaxing than that!
Donated by: Bamboo Massage
Value: $75
Handcrafted Coffee Table
A beautiful addition to any room and a special craftsmanship story to go along with it.
Handcrafted especially for the VolleyDaze auction by Coach Autumn Halberg's grandfather, Robin Barfknecht.
Donated by: Robin Barfknecht
Thank you!
Value: $75
Holiday Decor Basket
With a beautiful arrangement of holiday decor, this basket is full of festivity!
Items include: reindeer, gnome, trees, hot cocoa mugs, "Love Never Melts," "Merry," "Happy Holidays," and "Joy" signs, a 2-tier display/serving tray, and mug.
Thank you to our anonymous donor!
Value:
Handcrafted Bird House
The Barfknechts have been busy - sawing, sanding, decorating, and painting.
This darling birdhouse sits on a pedestal and is already decorated for the holidays.
Donated by: Robin Barfknecht
Thank you!
Value: $25
Handcrafted, Glass Snowman w/ Candle
Light up your holidays with this festive, handcrafted snowman.
Made of frosted glass and adorned with a festive top hat, this little guy adds a holiday glow sitting above a tea light candle.
Created & Donated by: Pam McCarthy
Value: $37/each (2 available)
Custom Scroll Sign with Wood Frame
The perfect gift for you (hint, hint) or a loved one.
Custom made by Terri Halberg, each scroll is printed on durable, indoor vinyl and framed at the top and bottom in kiln dried pine and stained in oak.
Donated by: Terri Halberg
Etsy Shop: Grace & Claire Designs
Value: $30
Dozen Volleyball Sugar Cookies
THE BEST cookies in all of volleyball!
One dozen volleyball themed sugar cookies, baked and designed by the ever-talented, volleyball mom through-and-through, endless supporter of Club Bison and the Buffalo community, baker and artisan, Jill Russek.
Donated by: Jill Russek
Instagram: @StellaDelRockCreates
Value: $90
Emagine Monticello Movie Basket
Take the whole family, and invite a few friends, to a movie night at Emagine Monticello, this holiday season!
Our friends at Emagine generously donated 5 gift certificates for free movie tickets, popcorn, and drinks.
Basket also includes 5 candy cane tubes and movie theatre candy boxes.
Donated by: Emagine Theatres
Value:
Artistic Me Ceramic Painting Kit
Unleash your inner van Gogh with this ceramic painting kit from Artistic Me.
Give the gift of creativity, inspiration, and fun with a paint-your-own project.
Donated by: Artistic Me, Buffalo
Value: $100
Nick's Detail Gift Certificate
A fantastic gift for the busy parent or new teen driver!
Nick's Detail, LLC has generously donated a $100 gift certificate to be used toward detailing service at their Buffalo shop.
Donated by: Nick's Detail, LLC
Value: $90
2 Tickets | 2023 Twins Game
Cheer on the MN Twins with two tickets to any 2023 Twins Game (excluding the Home Opener).
Section 104.
Excellent holiday gift for the Twins fan in your life!
Thank you, Halberg Family!
Donated by: Terri and Tom Halberg
Value: $50
Buffalo Books & Coffee Gift Basket
The perfect gift for the book lover on your list!
The gift basket includes 2 hardcovers, an adorable snowman mug, and a $15 gift card to Buffalo Books & Coffee.
Buffalo Books & Coffee is a community-driven, independently-owned bookstore and coffee shop.
Donated by: Buffalo Books & Coffee
Value: $60/each (3 available)
Winter Porch Planters
'Spruce' up your porch with a beautiful winter planter! (See what we did there?) Water early in the season, let the water freeze, and the greens last through March. In addition to a mixture of greens, planters include a variety of decor, including pinecones, birch branches, dogwood, and more.
Three are available in the auction!
Handmade by: Maryann Barfknecht. Thank you!
Value: $100
BHS Custom Cribbage Board
Another beautiful, handcrafted item honoring Buffalo High School and the Buffalo community!
This elegant cribbage board was custom designed by Layne Kology, crafted by Robert Henrich, and painted by Peg Kology. The making of this board was a family affair!
Donated by: Robert Henrich
J&B Woodworking 320.533.0424
Value: $65
Live True Yoga Basket & One Month Pass
Enjoy an unlimited one-month pass to Live True Yoga, including all yoga, barre, strength, and sculpt classes (no contract required). Redeem at either the Buffalo or St. Michael location.
Gift basket also includes a "get.on.your.mat" ladies long sleeve tee, quarter zip shirt (size small), and Live True cap.
Donated by: Live True Yoga
Value:
Handcrafted Wine Cork Bird House
This cute little bird house was handmade by Robin Barfknecht.
Decorated with tinsel for the holidays, this makes the perfect gift for the bird watcher on your list!
Donated by: Robin Barfknecht
Thank you!
Value: $50
Buffalo Rock Winery Gift Basket & Certificate
Enjoy the full Buffalo Rock Winery experience with this gift basket and gift certificate.
Basket includes a gift certificate for a wine flight (3, 2 oz. samples), 2 glasses of wine, plus a $15 credit toward a bottle of wine to enjoy at home.
Donated by: Buffalo Rock Winery
Value: $45/each (2 available)
Apple Jack Orchards Gift Baskets
Wrapped and ready to put under the tree!
Select from 2 gift baskets donated by our hometown favorite orchard. One is filled with BBQ sauces, the other with favorite flavors of ground coffee. Both include Apple Jack's famed caramel treats.
Donated by: Apple Jack Orchards
Value: $90
Autographed Fat Head & Private Lesson with Stella!
Incredible opportunity for a private, 1:1 lesson with MN state high school champion, Gatorade Player of the Year, and future Gopher, Stella Swenson!
Package includes 1, 60-minute private lesson focused on your choice of skills. Setting, blocking, jousting? Stella excels in all.
BONUS: Autographed Fat Head of Stella with a personal message.
Lesson location: BHS or Rockford.
Donated by: Stella Swenson
Value: $80
Kjellberg Carpet One Cleaning Kit
What better way to shine up the house than with a complete carpet and hard surface floor cleaning supplies from Kjellberg Carpet and Flooring!
Basket includes: Premium Capture Deep Cleaning Powder, Rug Cleaning System, Spot Eliminator, Resilient Floor Cleaner, and Resista Professional Hard Surface Floor Cleaning Kit.
Donated by: Kjellberg Carpet & Flooring
Value: $80
Buffalo Pizza Gift Certificate and Basket
"Pizza night in," sounds like a perfect night to us.
Basket includes 60" round pizza fleece blanket, $50 gift certificate to Buffalo Pizza, and a party kit with plates, napkins, & cups.
Donated by: Buffalo Pizza
Free
Gear Swap!
Not an auction item...but a fantastic opportunity to swap, exchange, give, and receive Buffalo and volleyball related gear!
Bring your items that are CLEAN and in GOOD condition and drop off at the Gear Swap table. Leave what you can, take what you need!