Ladies – here's your chance. 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.
Or, you could look at it as supporting a worthy charity. Each bachelor has noted his opening bid
and favorite charity, which receives 100% of your winning bid (donation).
Choose from an architect to a contractor, a chiropractor to an auto tech, a marketing exec to an ad guy and more. Winning bidders will be treated to dinner at sponsor Onesti Dinner Club and a night out with their bachelor for a show at the Arcada Theatre – 100% of proceeds from the auction going to the bachelor's favorite charity.
Beverly Callison of Callison Auction Services, Sugar Grove, will emcee and call the bids.
Bachelors up for auction are twentysomething Chiropractic Doctors Nick Kuennen, Aurora, and Jimmy Lopez, Chicago; thirtysomethings Tony Nuccio, an automotive service advisor from Elgin, Dennis Jeanpierre, Jr., a marketing rep from Woodridge, and Mike Spaeth, a contractor from Lisle. In his forties is Don Gregory, automotive parts manager from Schaumburg. Fiftysomethings are Roy Mikesh, regional sales manager for an insurance company from Aurora and Bo Smith, advertising sales rep from Geneva. Architect Mike Dixon of St. Charles represents the silver sixties.
20s |
Nick Kuennen
of Aurora
Opening bid: $50
Charity: Make-A-Wish Foundation
Occupation: Chiropractor
Lifestyle: What should a bidder know about Dr. Kuennen? “That I’m an honest person and a great listener!” Into workouts, jogging, skiing, biking, hiking and golf, his ideal date would be an upbeat lady who likes to have a good time. He does dance; he does not smoke. “I’m a total romantic at heart and love doing romantic things for my partner…the little things that count.” |
Jimmy Lopez
of Chicago
Opening bid: $50
Charity: UNICEF
Occupation: Chiropractor
Lifestyle: Up for anything on a boat or board – snowboarding, wakeboarding – Dr. Jimmy also loves rugby and beach volleyball. An ideal date would be a flight to San Diego and dinner in Carlsbad, with a bit of clubbing afterward. He enjoys a woman who can let loose, try new things and be totally honest. His word of caution? “I am a Steven Seagal, Chuck Norris, Jean Claude Van Damme fan.” |
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30s |
Tony Nuccio of Elgin
Opening bid: $50
Charity: Relay for Life
(Cancer Crusaders)
Occupation: Automotive service advisor
Lifestyle: Careful, ladies, this guy is into Hawks, Cubs, Bears…and loves travel –“just get up and go, anytime, anywhere.” He loves long walks, taking the boat out early, leisurely dining, movies at night, and most of all “family and good friends.” |
 Dennis Jeanpierre, Jr.
of Woodridge
Opening bid: $50
Charity: Make-A-Wish
Occupation: Marketing
Lifestyle: Serious and committed by day, his favorite spot is the amusement park where he can “just let loose.” He likes spending time on the shooting range, sporting events and dancing. His ideal woman would be physically fit, affectionate with a sense of humor and her own style. With a bold personality, an ideal date would take them to Jamaica or a drive Toronto…to enjoy new experiences every day. |
Mike Spaeth
of Lisle
Opening bid: $50
Charity: Wounded Warriors Fund
Occupation: General contractor
Lifestyle: Always looking for heights to scale, Mike still is a down to earth guy. He likes mountain climbing, rock climbing, rugby and snowboarding …and a sporty girl who looks as good muddy and dirty and she does dressed to dance – salsa, tango, swing (“I’ll try anything”). Socially conscious, Mike served in the Navy and chose his charity to help soldiers rehab. |
40s |
 Don Gregory of Schaumburg
Opening bid: $50
Charity: Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Occupation: Automotive parts manager
Lifestyle: Cooking tops Don’s hobbies, along with baseball, football and basketball – tailgating anyone? An admitted workaholic, he enjoys a woman who’s looking to have a good laugh, groovin’ to Dave Matthews Band, Pearl Jam or UZ. He’s a personable, fun-loving guy, who’s looking for the same in a date. |
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50s |
Roy Mikesh of Aurora
Opening bid: $50
Charity: Muscular Dystrophy Association
Occupation: Regional sales manager for a national insurance company
Lifestyle: His job is helping his agents build successful careers. His passion combines riding his Harley and raising money for MDA through his involvement with the Harley Owners Group, hence his ideal date: a Harley ride (or a day at the lake). He likes the outdoors, sun and beaches with an honest, open woman looking for fun. |
Bo Smith of Geneva
Opening bid: $50
Charity: Shelter Assistance Committee (St. Charles Ministries)
Occupation: Advertising sales rep
Lifestyle: Into fitness, tennis and the Bears, Bo is deeply committed to helping people, whether through his job or his church. Thoughtful in every respect, he’d bring flowers on a first date and take lots of time to talk and get to know the person. His big secret? Although he sings with one of the area’s finest choirs, he does not read music. |
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60s |
 Mike Dixon of St. Charles
Opening bid: $50
Charity: St. Charles Kiwanis Foundation to support children 3rd world children
Occupation: Architect
Lifestyle: His compassion for people and community is combined in his buildings, many of which are in the Fox Valley. As for community, Mike continues to serve on a host of boards. His hobbies include golf (he was an Evans scholar), photography and travel. Most especially the latter, as Mike will embark on a stint for the Peace Corps next year. His preferences lean to smooth jazz and ladies who appreciate humor and honesty. |
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