Welcome
We are excited to announce “Serenity at Sea”, the 2022 Experience Industry Management Department’s annual auction event to be held in person on Saturday, April 30th at 6 p.m.
This year's event, entirely produced by students, will be held at the newly opened JUSTIN & J. LOHR Center for Wine and Viticulture on Cal Poly's campus. Supporters will have the opportunity to interact with students, alumni, faculty, and friends while they enjoy wine and a catered dinner, bid on exciting live auction items, and hear directly from our students. In addition, a dynamic silent auction will be available for online bidding all week long.
With your help, we will raise the funding essential to providing Learn by Doing experiences for students studying tourism, hospitality, sport management, destination marketing, and more, while building on the department’s reputation as the No. 3 ranked program of its kind in the country.
Program Agenda:
6:00 - 7:00 PM Wine, Hors d'oeuvres and Silent Auction in the Lohr Family Winery Building
7:00 - 7:15 PM Transition to the E.J. Gallo Winery and Family Building
7:15 - 10:00 PM Dinner, Program and Live Auction in the Swanson Center of Effort Conference Hall
Menu:
Appetizers:
Yukon Gold Potato Latkes, Smoked Salmon & Caper Tapenade, Chive Aioli
Basil Breaded Risotto Balls, Marinated Mozzarella Filling, Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Roasted Mushroom & Vegan Boursin Tart, Thyme-Infused Olive Oil, Lemon Zest
Chimichurri Seared Ahi, Spring Onion Salad, Mango Sriracha Aioli in a Wonton Cup
Salad:
Wild Arugula, Marinated Beets, Heirloom Tomatoes, Goat Cheese Crumbles, Balsamic Reduction, Basil Vinaigrette
Choice of Entree:
Brown Butter New York Strip, Crab & Spring Onion Cake, Salt Roasted Potatoes, Lemon-Grilled Asparagus, Housemade Garlic Aioli
OR
Seared Mushroom "Scallops", Baby Red Croquettes, English Pea Puree, Chive Pesto, Roasted Garlic Butter - VEGETARIAN
Dessert:
White Chocolate Créme Brulee, Strawberry Compote, Lemon Curd
Vegan Coconut Milk Créme Brulee, Strawberry Compote, Lemon Mousse - VEGAN
Hotels:
Quality Suites -- Call 805-242-0269 for room block Friday $229 and Saturday (double $249) - mention Cal Poly EIM - Room block expires April 15.
Hotel Aviso -- Call 805-772-4483 for room block Friday $229 and Saturday $259 plus tax - mention Cal Poly EIM - Room block expires April 15.
Inn at Morro Bay -- Call 805-772-5651 for room block Friday $231.20 and Saturday $247.20 - mention Cal Poly EIM - Room block expires April 10.
Interested in donating? Contact Chloe at EIMauction@calpoly.edu.
If you have any questions, please contact Amber Karson, faculty advisor akarson@calpoly.edu.
