Annie Wright Schools | Gator Gala Virtual Auction Catalog

Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 6 pm A VIRTUAL AUCTION BENEFITING ANNIE WRIGHT SCHOOLS

Welcomes You to

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All in this together Evening Program Gala Pre-Party | 5:30 pm Virtual Gator Gala | 6:00 pm Live DJ Hosted Virtual Dance After-Party 7:00–8:30 pm Emcee | Alicia Mathurin, Director of Community Engagement Auctioneer | Nelson Jay, Gavelo Auctions Production | Jarod Breshears, Skeeterbuggins Productions

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY COMES WITH THE TERRITORY. Around here, “business as usual” means giving back to the community.

It means leading by example. Paying it forward. And doing good, where good is needed most. Our commitment to local philanthropy is as important as our commitment to our customers.

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Thank You Sponsors The 2021 Gator Gala would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you to the following organizations for making a meaningful impact on the students and programs at Annie Wright.

Inspired Sponsors Columbia Bank Davis Property Investment Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala, PLLC Puyallup Tribe of Indians Sound Physicians

Community Sponsors Absher Construction Annie Wright Schools Parents’ Association BJ’s Bingo & Gaming CHI Franciscan MADE Law Mithun Toyota of Olympia

Strength Sponsors Flik Goldman Sachs Gordon Thomas Honeywell Hermann Law Group

Gator Friend Sponsors Dawn Turnipseed Real Estate Broker DP&C Heidi Hurst Team—Windermere Abode Pediatrics Northwest PS

In-Kind Sponsor Browne Family Vineyards

BIDDING RULES All bidding will occur in our Greater Giving mobile bidding platform. Registered guests will receive access via email and text message in advance of the event. Section closing times and other critical details will be available directly on the platform. All sales are final and there will be no exchanges or refunds unless indicated.

The 2021 Gator Gala Planning Committee has attempted to catalog and describe the property correctly, but all items are sold “as is” and the committee and Annie Wright Schools neither warrant nor represent and shall not be responsible for the accuracy of description, authentication, authorship, provenance, condition or the property’s donor-stated value. No statement contained in the catalog or made orally at the sale or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty, representation or assumption of liability.

Please note all conditions, restrictions and expiration dates on items and services. Restaurant certificates do not include liquor, tax or gratuities, unless otherwise indicated. Except where noted by the donor, services, tickets, certificates, etc. must be used within one year of the auction and are subject to mutually agreed upon times and dates.

Annie Wright Schools assume no responsibility for travel arrangements. No refunds will be made for canceled tickets and accommodations. All air transportation is coach class unless otherwise noted and is subject to blackout dates and 60 days advance notice. The Auction Committee and Annie Wright Schools reserve the right to add or withdraw, without notice, items to or from the auction.

Check-in & Check-out During registration, all guests are encouraged to register a credit card. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Once you have registered with your card information, you are ready to bid! If you have made purchases, your card will be charged automatically. Receipts will be sent to all bidders within ten business days after the event. All gift certificates will be provided at item pickup on Thursday, March 4, 3:30–6:00 pm.

TAX INFORMATION Annie Wright Schools is a 501c (3) not-for-profit corporation.

Our Federal Tax Identification number is 91-0567266. All purchases may be tax deductible as provided by law. Your tax deductible contribution is limited to the excess of the contribution over the value of the auction item. Please consult your tax advisor regarding tax laws and items purchased. You will be provided with a receipt stating the value of your items for tax purposes.

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Raise Your Paddle

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In a time of deep uncertainty, the stress and anxiety experienced by our community is at unparalleled levels.

At no time has it been more critical. From their mental well-being to their physical health, we must tend to our community in the ways that will allow them to meet the educational, intellectual, personal, and interpersonal challenges they face on a daily basis. There is nothing more important than our people.

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—JAKE GUADNOLA, Head of Schools

2,000

$

FOOD TRUCK SERVICE TO FEED FACULTY & STAFF

350

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STREAMING EQUIPMENT FOR ONE CLASSROOM

12,000

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NEW FURNITURE TO ACCOMODATE 6’ OF DISTANCING

30

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ONE COVID-19 SALIVA TEST

We deeply appreciate all of the support our Annie Wright community has provided throughout this challenging year, and hope you will reaffirm that support with a meaningful gift.

Focusing on wellness has a high monetary cost, but the value of this investment is priceless. Annie Wright Schools have adapted to pandemic schooling while maintaining our tradition of excellence. Ensuring that our students, faculty and staff feel safe and cared for has been our highest priority. Whether our people require physical distancing, new technology, educational support or a mental uplift, we have committed to providing what they need for success.

Our ability to quickly adapt to this new world in which we are living and teaching could not have been done without you. We hope that you will continue to support the Annie Wright Schools educational experience by raising your paddle tonight to invest in our strength.

Thank You!

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ADDITIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANTS

70,000

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TENT FOR THE DINING HALL PATIO

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TWO HOURS OF COFFEE CART SERVICE

ONE FULL ROUND OF COVID-19 TESTING

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ONE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM CART WITH MOBILE STREAMING EQUIPMENT

Live Auction

LIVE ITEMS 1–3 WILL CLOSE PROMPTLY AT 7:00 PM

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Port Townsend WEEKEND for two

Take a mini-vacation to Port Townsend! Spend a Friday and Saturday night in a suite at Antler Point, the beautiful bluff-side property of the Stanley-Hunt family. Enjoy dinner at the Silverwater Café on Friday with your $100 gift card. Then visit the Starlight Room to catch a film with your voucher. Join your hosts on Saturday at the farmers’ market, where you’ll pick items for a gourmet dinner that evening. Explore the retail charm of Port Townsend with gift cards to Conservatory Coastal Home and Café Tenby. Saturday evening, the Stanley-Hunt and the Carlson families will prepare and present a multicourse meal for you both to enjoy. Experience a private wine tasting on Sunday at Vintage, Port Townsend Vineyards’ and select some wine to take home with your $100 gift card.

Value: $1,200 Thank you: Stanley–Hunt & Carson Families

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Enjoy a four-course locally-sourced dinner for 10 at Al Lago in Lake Tapps.

Gaze at the beautiful views of the lake, Mt. Rainier, and the friends you haven’t seen in a year. Your dinner is complete with perfectly paired wines from Browne Family Vineyards in Walla Walla.

Value: $1,400 Thank you: Filiss Family GaLa GatoR 3 2.27.21

WINE LOVER’S GETAWAY

A wine lover’s dream getaway! Enjoy a two-night stay for up to three couples at Walla Walla’s Waterbrook Bungalow, a private, fully appointed threebedroom guest house at the 75-acre winery. Cook in the gourmet kitchen or dine out in town. Includes a complimentary Reserve wine tasting at Waterbrook’s Tasting Room, lunch on the patio prepared by their Executive Chef and featuring locally grown ingredients, and tastings at Waterbrook sister properties: Browne Family Vineyards and Canoe Ridge Vineyard.

Value: $2,500 Thank you: Browne Family Vineyards

Jake’s

ManhaTtaN COCKTAIL

INGREDIENTS:

Directions:

2 oz Bourbon

Combine ingredients over ice. Stir. Add cherries. Enjoy!

(Bulleit Bourbon— Kentucky Straight) 1 oz Sweet Vermouth (A.G., Perino Sweet Vermouth)

Dash Bitters

(Raft Bitters, from Portland)

Luxardo Cherries

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PREMIER ITEMS 1–12 WILL CLOSE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT 7:00 PM

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100,000 Alaska Air Miles

Get me outta here! Somewhere, anywhere! For the love of Pete, take these 100,000 Alaska Airlines miles and escape!

Value: $1,000 Thank you: Annie Wright Schools

2 Bellevue Date Night GatoR GaLa 2.27.21

Need a getaway? Here’s one weekend night at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue with room service breakfast for two! Enjoy some shopping at the Bellevue Collection with a $100 gift card and a fun evening with two movie passes, plus a $100 gift card for Tavern Hall.

Value: $550 Thank you: Lynne Parrott

3 Gibson Les paul Guitar GatoR GaLa 2.27.21

Did you try a new instrument or pick up an old one last year? Well, you deserve an upgrade! Check out this Gibson Les Paul Guitar—a ‘60s standard special order with custom AAA flame maple top and Gibson custom pickups.

Rock out in your basement and live the dream!

Value: $3,000 Thank you: Jim Defebaugh

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PREMIER ITEMS 1–12 WILL CLOSE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT 7:00 PM

4 Sleep Among the Vines in the Yakima Valley GatoR GaLa 2.27.21

Experience what Sunset Magazine dubbed one of the “Best Vineyard Crush Experiences in the West.” You and your lucky companion will spend two nights tiny house glamping in the vineyards at Alexandria Nicole Cellar’s beautiful Destiny Ridge Vineyard in the heart of the Horse Heaven Hills. The Tiny Houses offer peaceful tranquility in a beautiful vineyard setting. The winning bidder will be able to view available dates online, then call or email to book desired dates. Remember, “early bird gets the grapes”—book early.

Value: $600 Thank you: Alexandria Nicole Cellars & Annie Wright Schools

5 Vashon Getaway GatoR GaLa 2.27.21

Enjoy this one-night stay in a king lodge in the heart of Vashon Island, where modern style meets Mother Nature. Each contemporary lodge features state-of-the-art technology, a king-size bed, gas fireplace, flatpanel television, high-speed Internet, thoughtfully designed bathrooms, but, thankfully, no room for your kids. Everything, from soaps to coffee, is sourced from some of the best artisans on the island.

Value: $175 Thank you: The Lodges on Vashon

6 Cave B WINERY STAY GatoR GaLa 2.27.21

Relax for three nights in a new, modern vacation home at the gorgeous Cave B Winery in Quincy, WA. The two-bedroom, two-bath home features a beautiful view of the Columbia River and sleeps up to eight. Enjoy the Cave B amenities as well as easy access to hiking, biking, skiing, boating and, of course, wine tasting.

Value: $900 Thank you: Haedt Family

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STAY AT THE Cave

Relax for three nights in a new, modern vacation home with beautiful views of the Columbia River and Cave B Vineyards in Quincy, WA. Sleeps up to four with one king bed and a queen-size sleeper sofa. Enjoy the Cave B amenities as well as easy access to hiking, biking, skiing, boating and, best of all, it’s walking distance to the winery tasting room! Expires March 2022, excluding holidays and concert weekends.

Value: $900 Thank you: Shaun & Sarah Miller

8 MAJESTY OF Bavaria GatoR GaLa 2.27.21

Drink in the scenery and the beer with a trip to beautiful Lake Chiemsee in Bavaria, Germany! Four of you will have five nights in two guest rooms at the charming Pension Chiemsee Villa. Have fun at the lake and then explore the region. Just 90 minutes from Munich and two hours from Neuschwanstein Castle and the Zugspitze peak. Check off another country via a quick drive to Salzburg, Austria. Travel dependent on pandemic restrictions. Breakfast included. Airfare not include.

Value $1,500 Thank you: Jared & Alana Zautner

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PREMIER ITEMS 1–12 WILL CLOSE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT 7:00 PM

9 ENCHANTING OXFORD, England GatoR GaLa 2.27.21

Finally fly in an airplane again and take a trip to Oxford, England! Two adults and up to three kids will stay four nights in a standard family room at the stylish St. Margaret’s Road Hotel. Your trip includes a private tour of GreenTempleton College and Observatory, High Tea at the Old Parsonage Hotel, an University of Oxford walking tour hosted by Oxford alumni and a Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford, including the historic Bodleian Library.

Value: $1,500 Thank you: Alana Zautner

10 7 Nights in Sensational Mexico GatoR GaLa 2.27.21

Choose the majesty of Mexico with a stay in your choice of Cabo San Lucas, Nuevo Vallarta, Acapulco or Riviera Maya/Cancun for eight days and seven nights at a resort for two people.

Toss your cares to the wind for an incredible vacation in a hot destination.

Immerse yourself in the natural wonders, scenic ancient ruins, soaring cliffs, charming people, inspired art, superb food, tangy tequila, and parties along the playa in Mexico! Regardless of the destination you choose, you’ll stay in a four- or five-star luxury hotel, replete with convenient amenities to make your stay everything you desire.

Sample resorts: Grand Mayan, Grand Bliss, and Mayan Palace.

Value: $2,500 Thank you: Friends of Annie Wright Schools TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Airfare not included. Expires July 2022, must book 30 days in advance. Two children under the age of 11 may be added at no additional charge. Passport required.

See Mobile Bidding for further restrictions.

Premier Auction 11 Seabrook Spring or summer getaway GatoR GaLa 2.27.21

The beach is calling! Enjoy a four-night getaway in a one bedroom + loft carriage house for two to four people overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Full kitchen, amenities, outdoor patio with fireplace, and just steps to the town centre at Seabrook. Includes a $75 gift card to a local restaurant.

This ideal family vacation destination is a walking and biking paradise. You’ll find a central amphitheater, a hilltop and oceanfront park, outdoor games and playgrounds, fire pits, horseshoe pits, heated indoor pool, and spacious Crescent Park. Don’t miss this chance to make amazing family memories on the beautiful Washington coast. Based on mutually agreeable dates. Not pet allergy friendly.

Value: $1,800 Thank you: Roppo Family

12 Suncadia LODGE ESCAPE GatoR GaLa 2.27.21

Escape to Suncadia Lodge in Cle Elum, WA! Explore this majestic resort in a spectacular mountain and river view setting, with 40+ miles of hiking and biking trails, three championship golf courses, local wining and dining, and world class spa treatments. Spend two nights in a one-bedroom penthouse riverview room. No blackout dates.

Value: $1,118 Thank you: Jodi & Scott Scribner

Planning Committee Co-Chairs: Alana & Jared Zautner Sarah Bryant Kate Dorr Maggie Eliel Amara Gill

Stacey Guadnola Amy Haedt Jen Mortenson Victoria Stairs

Derek Stanley-Hunt Katherine Steuart Dawn Turnipseed Jordan Winters

Staff: Grace Finch, Maddy Mancuso Special thanks to Scott Campbell, Angela Ferguson, Barbie Pratt, Eric Shandrow, Erik Weiss and Jen Willey; Head of Schools Jake Guadnola; Board Chair Michele Cannon Bessler and the Annie Wright Schools Board of Trustees.

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