Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Washington National Cathedral Washington, DC
SILENT AUCTION BIDDING
We look forward to you joining us on May 24, 2022, at 6 pm for the Latino Student Fund's Annual Gala! The Annual Gala is our biggest fundraiser of the year and our students need your support. The evening includes cocktails, a silent auction, a seated dinner, and live auction! Upon arriving at the Washington National Cathedral, please visit the registration area to pick up event materials and to confirm the credit card on file for the evening. Silent Auction: The silent auction includes a wide range of exciting items! The greater giving mobile/online bidding platform will be used for the silent auction, allowing guests to bid using their smartphones. Mobile bidding instructions: Once checked in, event attendees will receive an automated welcome email and text with a personalized URL, intended for the recipient only and should not be forwarded to others. After clicking the URL in the text or email, you can begin searching for silent auction items by number, keyword, or category. Select the silent auction item on which you wish to bid. You can bid the next increment or bid more than the next increment. If you choose to bid more you can choose to set your max bid. If your max bid is the highest, the system will automatically bid in your favor until you are outbid or until the silent auction closes. If your bid is lower than the highest max bid on that package, you will be prompted to enter a higher bid. If you are outbid at any point before the silent auction closes, you'll be notified by text message. Once the auction closes, the guest with the highest bid will win. We will have LSF student ambassadors available should you need any assistance. Not able to attend? We hope you will consider making a contribution online!
LSF ANNUAL GALA 2022
GALA 2022
HONORARY PATRON The Ambassador of Peru
Oswaldo de Rivero Barreto and Mrs. Vivian Pliner de Barreto 2022 HONOREES INDIVIDUAL Leon Harris Philanthropic Excellence Award CORPORATE Pinkie Dent Mayfield | Graham Holdings Company Community Pillar Award GOVERNMENT Calvin S. Hawkins, II | Prince George's County Council Chair, At-Large Community Pioneer Award
GALA CO - CHAIRS Elsa V. Gomez & Andres Echeverri Juan Jara & Brian Mack Mary A. Murphy & Luis Corales
GALA COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mario Acosta-Velez Alejandra Montenegro Almonte Fernando Barrueta Jeyben Castro Angela Franco Teri Galvez Julio Lacayo Omar Molina Claudia A. Saad Monica Sulaimani Rafael Toro LSF 2022 ANNUAL GALA | 4
SPONSORS
The Latino Student Fund would like to thank our corporate sponsors and major donors whose generosity and support made celebrating our Annual Gala possible. CORPORATE SPONSORS
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
CUM LAUDE SPONSOR Giant GOYA Foods
HONOR ROLL LEVEL Fernando Barrueta Teri Galvez & Michael Cleary Dena Henry & John Ahern Ashley & Doug Kollme John & Claudia Saad Monica Sulaimani Heidi L. Wagner Clayton Lawrence
VALEDICTORIAN SPONSOR ACSI Translations Graham Holdings Company Liberty Mutual Insurance PNC Bank Verizon HONOR ROLL SPONSOR Building Hope Calvin S. Hawkins, II - Prince George's County Council City National Bank Comcast DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority ACADEMIC HONORS CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield COPE Corrales Fiduciary Trust International Kaiser Permanente MainStreet Bank Nationwide RG Insurance Truist Bank Washington Gas
ACADEMIC HONORS LEVEL Jeyben Castro Brian Mack Josh Grove
LSF MISSION The mission of the Latino Student Fund is to provide opportunities for a strong academic foundation for underserved PreK-12th grade to promote higher education and professional leadership. The Latino Student Fund was founded in 1994 to address the growing high school dropout rates among Latino students in Washington, DC. Over the years, we have continued to develop and expand our services to meet the evolving
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fernando Barrueta
Jeyben Castro
Luis Corrales
Claudia A. Saad
Board Chair
Vice Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
Alejandra Montenegro Almonte Evelyn Maultsby-Bynum Joseph J. DiPietro Omar Molina Cristal Brun
PRESIDENT & CEO Maria Fernanda Borja
STAFF Blanca Agudelo
Dalila Sempertegui
Agnes Zalezakova
Programs Manager &
Academic Support Manager
Family Resources Manager
& Tutoring Coordinator MC
Development Associate
Erika Padilla
Marika Mortimer
Adriana Sanchez
Tutoring Program
Listo Program Coordiantor
Te Guio Program
Coordinator DC
Coordinator
Gauri Oak Tutoring Program Coordinator
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SILENT AUCTION DONORS
The Latino Student Fund would like to thank the following for their contributions to our silent auction
BUSINESSES AND DONORS
((305)) Fitness Alamo Drafthouse Autobahn Indoor Speedway Ballet Nova Barre3 14th Street Barrel Oak Winery Black Ankle Vineyards Bluemont Vineyard Bradford Renaissance Portraits Breadsoda Call Your Mother Deli Capital One Hall Caro’s Designs Circle Yoga CorePower Yoga Cotton and Reed Design Cuisine Due South Erika Tempro Fish Taco Georgetown Cupcake George Washington’s Mount Vernon Giant Food Go Ape Zipline Gold Fish Swim School HipCityVeg Jetties Sandwich Shop JL restaurants Key Bridge Boathouse
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KID Museum La Colombe La Limeña Grill La Veronique Georgetown Lubin Portrait Studio Luray Caverns Millie’s Spring Valley Monica Lora Photography Movement Gym Crystal City National Theater Paradise Springs Winery Piccoli Piatti Rumble Smith Rivas Study Skills and Academic Coaching SPE Dive School Sun & Moon Yoga Studio Surfside Taberna Del Alabardero The Adventure Park The Paintball Park @ Quantico Urban Boxing Washington Mystics Washington National Baseball Club Washington Walk Washington Wizards Wide World of Wines (as of May 10, 2022)
SILENT & LIVE AUCTION DONORS
The Latino Student Fund would like to thank the following for their contributions to our silent and live auctions
INDIVIDUALS Andres Hayes Carolina Clavijo Consuelo Delgado Eddy Jerez & Blanca Munguia Evelyn Brooks Fern Barrueta Monica Sulaimani Teri Galvez & Michael Cleary (as of May 10, 2022)
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SILENT AUCTION | CHILDREN'S CORNER
CHILDREN'S CORNER Family Game Night Basket Bring back Game Night with this basket full of new and old favorites. Enjoy a competitive round of Trivial Pursuit or a challenging game of Jumanji. Whether it's a night of Monopoly or Bananagrams, this basket is sure to bring new life to an old family tradition! Value $215
Lego Basket Make every Lego lover's dream come true with this basket! From building rocket ships to ice cream trucks and sharks, these sets will incite your creative side. Filled with new and unique lego sets, this basket is sure to bring entertainment and joy to you and your children, Value $180
Puzzle Basket Challenge yourself and your children when you work together to complete everything in this Puzzle Basket. Start easy with puzzles featuring your favorite characters from Paw Patrol and Cars before making your way up to the 1000 piece Hidden Staircase Puzzle. You'll never be stuck inside on a rainy day with nothing to do again! Value $300
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SILENT AUCTION | CHILDREN'S CORNER
Rope Climbing for Two Looking for a fun way to stay active? Enjoy an intro to Rope Climbing Class for two and four-day passes. Take a friend and learn the basics of how to independently rope climb. No matter where you are in your climbing, yoga, or fitness journey, you belong at Movement Gym. Value $168
Fun, Food & Entertainment for the Family Enjoy admission for 2 for hands-on learning that incorporates STEM, art, creativity, and critical thinking. Then hop on over to Piccoli Piatti Pizzeria, a familyowned and operated restaurant serving up high-quality, organic, freshly-baked pizza and Italian favorites! Value $130
Go Ape For a Day! Experience a Treetop Adventure Course at Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park with two tickets (1 youth, 1 adult). Become one with nature while ziplining and completing obstacles that are among the trees! Go Ape is made for those looking to make memorable adventures in a unique setting. Value $135
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SILENT AUCTION | CHILDREN'S CORNER
Just Keep Swimming Just keep [or learn!] swimming! Enjoy watching your child thrive and improve in group lessons for a month at the Gold Fish Swim School. Using holistic philosophy, Gold Fish Swim School emphasizes building life skills both in and out of the water using play based learning. Watch your child have fun while becoming excellent swimmers! Value $175
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SILENT AUCTION | DINING OUT
DINING OUT La Limeña Grill $150 Gift Card Experience the flavors of Peru! La Limeña offers the best traditional Peruvian dishes in Maryland. Enjoy this $150 gift card to indulge in and fall in love with the Peruvian gastronomy. Value $150
Due South Gift Certificate Travel to the South without ever leaving D,C,! Due South brings the spice, the sips, the sweets, and the savors of the south to the Southeast waterfront. Delight in Southern traditions with one of the best views D.C. has to offer. Value $100
Millie's Gift Certificate Millie's allows you to taste the best flavors that the West Coast has to offer! Millie's features fresh California Baja-Style cuisine. Named one of the best restaurants in D.C., Millie's is an ideal place to take your family (including your beloved furry friend)! Value $100
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SILENT AUCTION | DINING OUT
Surfside Gift Certificate Transport to the beach through the flavors of Surfside. This restaurants features different specialties that could be found on different beaches around the world. Pair this fare with their tropical cocktails! Use this gift certificate to enjoy one of D.C.'s best local spots! Value $100
DC Bites Indulge in creative bagel sandwiches and “Jew-ish” deli favorites at Call Your Mother, a neighborhood bagel shop and deli with a mission to create extraordinary moments for everyday life. Stop by HipCityVeg to taste fast-casual vegan food in a cute and cozy atmosphere in the heart of Chinatown. Head to Breadsoda and enjoy a 70s style billiard bar, shuffle board, ping pong, and more! Value $100
Taberna del Alabardero Taberna del Alabardero provides authentic Spanish cuisine and includes new dishes with traditional ingredients. Enjoy tapas and paella for two while you are transported to Spain! Value $200
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SILENT AUCTION | FOR THE HOME
FOR THE HOME Madonna Cusqueña Woodcarved Painting Get inspired by this vintage oil painting and carving depicting the Madonna Cusqueña with two Warrior Angels. This authentic Peruvian piece is a wonderful addition to your home, religious/antique art collection, and heart. Ideal to be used in wall decoration, or to have as a prayer center. Value $450
Giant Gift Certificate With seemingly endless options, enjoy a $500 Gift Certificate to Giant! At Giant, local is a commitment, not just a label. Each of its local products comes from Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia, representing the cities and communities we're proudly part of. Value $500
La Colombe Coffee Basket
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SILENT AUCTION | JUST FOR YOU
JUST FOR YOU ((305)) Fitness Classes Experience the most addictive cardio party with a live DJ, light show, and tons of energy! ((305)) Fitness is the place to get in shape or stay on top of your workout game. Enjoy five 55-minute long dance partyinspired classes and burn calories like never before. Their enthusiastic instructors will get your heart rate and energy up higher than ever before! Value $165
Barre3 14th St Barre3 is a new and innovative way of getting fit. They combined cardio, strength conditioning and mindfulness into full-body balanced workouts that will lead to the feeling of empowerment. Enjoy this four pack class and get ready to feel balanced and empowered from within! Value $128
Namaste Fit The ultimate package for a yoga lover! Enjoy a total of six classes at Circle Yoga and at Sun and Moon Yoga Studio. Explore and learn mindfulness and meditation. This package also includes a 6-piece Sivan Health & Fitness Yoga Mat set!* Value $
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SILENT AUCTION | JUST FOR YOU
Rumble Boxing Are you ready to Rumble? Rumble is unlike any other fitness class; they combine the sweet science of boxing and the transformative power of strength training. Enjoy 5 pack of this unique fitness experience! Value $165
Urban Boxing Although known for its boxing, Urban boxing also offers Kicking Boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Strength and Conditioning, Abs Class, Yoga, and more! ALL of these options are included (unlimited) in this two-week membership. Get challenged to push your limits in these fun-filled classes! Value $150
The Detox Box An elegant, effective self-care kit with high-end, ergonomic products and an easy-to-follow regimen to help you detoxify at home! This Detox Box's beautiful pink satin bag contains a dry brush, a shaping and anticellulite cream, a silicone brush, a wooden body gua sha, and silicone cups. Perfect for achieving spa-like results at home! Value $160
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SILENT AUCTION | JUST FOR YOU
Black "Evil Eye" Stunning Set of Earrings and Cuff Filigree silver plated earrings with Turkish inspired post, featuring the "evil eye" in black color and paved in black rhinestone crystals. Value $118
White Quartz Statement Necklace with Zirconia Pendant White quartz stones with a delicate pendant in sterling silver and zirconia with sterling silver findings. Value $130
Keshi Pearls & Aquamarine Necklace with Statement Earrings This stunning piece is made out of famous Keshi pearls with real aquamarine stones and a medallion pendant made out of Swarovski Baguette Vintage in blue and crystal clear. Statement earrings to match with smaller medallion and freshwater pearls. Value $210
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SILENT AUCTION | JUST FOR YOU
Multistrand Pearls and Quartz Necklace This piece features multiple strands of freshwater pearls and natural quartz stones. This necklace also features a magnetic clasp in silver. Value $160
Jade and Freshwater Pearl Necklace Freshwater pearl necklace with green jade in a stunning piece with three gold plated pendants surrounding a jade medallion. Value $145
Pearl Choker Necklace This elegant 3 strand choker necklace is made with 3 strands of pearls. A very simple piece to add accent to your wardrobe without overpowering it. This necklace measures approximately 12" and extends to 15.5" with a lobster clasp and extender chain. Value $65
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SILENT AUCTION | JUST FOR YOU
Cleopatra Dangling Hoops Value $45
Déclaration de Cartier L'eau Delight in a spicy and woody scent with the power and majesty of cedar brightened with cardamom and warmed by notes of labdanum ciste. Value $95
Handcrafted Nahui Collective Tote Bag Travel in style with a handmade high quality Nahui Collective tote bag crafted by artisans in El Salvador. Enjoy a statement handbag that makes self- expression more visual through an everyday accessory. Value $60
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SILENT AUCTION | OUT & ABOUT
OUT & ABOUT $350 Gift Certificate for a Washington Walks Be a tourist for a day with this certificate for Washington Walks. Since 1999, Washington Walks guides have been leading visitors and locals alike along the streets of America's capital city, perfect for taking the stress out of entertaining outof-town guests or indulging your inner history enthusiast! Value $350
Four Tickets to GW's Mount Vernon Estate Open 365 days of the year, Mount Vernon is the most popular historic estate in America. Discover the house built in 1734 by George Washington's father, and the history behind the 21-room residence we see today. Enjoy four tickets to the historic area, outbuildings, gardens, tomb, trails, and the Museum & Education Center, including 25 theaters and galleries with Mount Vernon's superb collections. Value $112
Four Tickets to Broadway at the National Theatre Enjoy some of the biggest hits of Broadway right here in D.C.! Experience a show like no other with your family or friends. Create memories with these four tickets to see a Broadway show at the National Theatre. Value $300
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SILENT AUCTION | OUT & ABOUT
Four Tickets to Luray Caverns Looking for an unearthly experience? Luray Caverns is home to the largest caverns in the eastern United States. These tickets are the perfect experience for anyone who is looking for an adventure like no other! Value $128
Racing & Axing for Two Experience a thrill like no other! Speedlovers, enjoy two race certificates and a session of axe throwing at European-style indoor go-karting at Autobahn Indoor Speedway. Value $95.86
Boating & Dining Escape the hustle and bustle of the city! Enjoy a gift card to Boating in DC as you paddle board or boat past some of DC’s most stunning monuments and under the beautiful Key Bridge. Then, taste the best sandwiches that D.C. has to offer at Jetties! Value $75
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SILENT AUCTION | OUT & ABOUT
4 Person Paintball Session Looking for a fun activity to do with your friends or family? Take some friends to The Paintball Park Quantico! This paintball park is considered the East Coast's hotspot for paintballing. Enjoy this 4 person walk on package! Value $196
Movies and Dessert for Two Enjoy watching a movie with a friend or significant other at this upscale movie theater. Unlike many others, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema offers cocktails and creative bites that are served to you right at your seat! Then, end the day on a sweet note with some cupcakes from the best bakery in the city, Georgetown Cupcakes. Value $115.80
Two Tickets to Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan at Capital One Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán is a Mexican folk ensemble of mariachi music founded in 1897 by Gaspar Vargas. Some of their notable recordings are Danzones (1964), Lo Mejor de lo Mejor (2000), Tradicionales de México Lindo Y Querido (2001), and Sinfónico With Orquesta Filarmónica del Estado de Querétaro (2001). Enjoy the world-renowned musical ensemble on August 12 at the Capital One Hall! Value $205
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SILENT AUCTION | SERVICES
SERVICES 8-Hour Study Skills Course with Smith Rivas Does your child have the tools and knowledge to do well in school, but just isn't sure how to channel that into results? This 8-Hour Study Skills Course with Smith Rivas will help your child regain their motivation for middle school, high school and even college so they can learn more, earn better grades in less time, and have sustainable academic success. Value $497
Bradford Exclusive Family Portrait Package Value $5,500
Imperial Canvas Gift Certificate Value $2,000
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SILENT AUCTION | SERVICES
Monica Lora Portrait Session Value $350
Two SCUBA Course Discount Certificates at SPE Dive School Want to find out what really lives under the sea? Learn to dive and see for yourself! Since 1972, SPE Dive School trains and certifies all levels of divers from all around the Washington, DC metro area, suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia. It offers flexible training schedules, international certifications, and even pre-arranged dive trips to local destinations and the Caribbean! Value $300
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SILENT AUCTION | SPORTS
SPORTS Nationals Game Ticket Voucher Calling all Major League Baseball fans! Enjoy this LF/RF Corner ticket voucher, redeemable for two tickets, for a Washington National's game! Value $85
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SILENT AUCTION | OUT & ABOUT
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SILENT AUCTION | JUST FOR YOU
Keshi Pearls & Amethyst Necklace This stunning, unique piece features exquisite large Keshi Pearls with natural amethyst. Value $200
Rose Gold Flat Pearl and Amethyst Bead Necklace This necklace features beautiful pink flat pearls with amethyst beads and gold accents. Value $170
Evil Eye Three Medallions Choker This choker features a large pendant made up of three gold-plated medallions connected vertically. The medallions are all filled with vivid crystals and rhinestones featuring the evil eye in the center of each one in a white shell. Value $110
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SILENT AUCTION | JUST FOR YOU
Vintage Medallion with Keshi Pearls This stunning vintage-look set features a gold-plated setting medallion full of small beads and rhinestones in tiny pearls and Swarovski Crystals, and necklace made in exquisite Keshi Flat Pearls. Value $140
Siam Eye Vintage Swarovski Medallion Gold plated medallion filled with a Double Row Dark Siam Red Rhinestone Swarovski in Brass setting, the perfect "vintage look." Featuring in the middle the evil eye in white shell. Includes gold plated chain. Value $110
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SILENT AUCTION | JUST FOR YOU
Natural Quartz Multi-color Necklace with Paved Keshi Pearl This stunning piece is made with natural stones such as nugget citrine, rose quartz, amethyst and prehnite, featuring a zirconia lobster clasp with a double keshi pearl pendant. Value $220
White Quartz and Amethyst 2strand Necklace White quartz, amethyst, and chalcedony natural stones necklace in glass bead and sterling silver detail. Value $120
Onyx with Black Zirconia Rose Necklace This piece features a very delicate rose made out gun metal and filled with tiny zirconia, all made in black onyx. Value $130
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SILENT AUCTION | JUST FOR YOU
Stella McCartney Falabella Shaggy Deer Crossbody Bag Add this classy staple to your wardrobe. A highlight of Paris Fashion Week, McCartney has developed a signature brand of sportswear-inspired clothes, remixed tailoring, and streamlined evening dresses. Technical fabrics, rich colours and precision cuts are integral to her aesthetic, while her ethical accessories always create a buzz. Value $875
Kendra Scott Chain Bracelet and Hoop Earrings This Kendra Scott Elaina Silver Adjustable Chain Bracelet is the perfect go-to for everyday wear and adds a little extra sparkle to your outfit. Wear it alone or stack more around it for even more style. An update on a classic, these hoop earrings will always have a place in your jewelry box. Value $120
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SILENT AUCTION | JUST FOR YOU
Unlimited Yoga for a Month at CorePower Yoga Enjoy unlimited yoga for a month at CorePower Yoga with locations throughout DC. Where you will see the difference between a workout that changes your body and one that changes your life. Value $199
$50 Gift Card at BRONCA Apparel Wrap yourself in a gorgeous unisex poncho, crafted from Uruguayan merino wool of the highest quality—meaning they don't itch when in direct contact with skin. Shop at BRONCA.com with your $50 gift card while you directly impact the lives of underprivileged children, and shape the future of communities around the world. Value $50
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SILENT AUCTION | JUST FOR YOU
The Gift of Fitness More than Just Yoga Classes. Enjoy three free classes from Sun & Moon Yoga Studio. Experience an innovative way to workout with online barre classes from the Bar Method with two weeks of unlimited virtual classes. Enjoy a 4 pack of classes for barre3 14th Street virtual and outdoor classes. Value $200
5-week Beginner Belly Dance Class at Sahara Dance Experience Washington DC’s boutique studio for Middle Eastern dance! Join a 5week online Beginner Belly Dance class series for a fun workout, to strengthen your dance practice, get you moving, train with friends, and feel good! Learn something fun and dance more together at home! Value $75
Feel Good Package This pampering package includes a gift certificate to 3 drop-in classes, virtual or in person, at Circle Yoga, a warm and welcoming neighborhood hub located in Chevy Chase, DC. Also, enjoy a gift card for one 60-minute therapeutic massage at Lunar Massage, DC's neighborhood massage, and bodywork studio. Value $187
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SILENT AUCTION | JUST FOR YOU
Namaste Fit The ultimate yogi package includes one month of unlimited yoga at Georgetown Yoga, one month at Dupont Circle Yoga, and one month at The Yoga Shala! The package also includes a 6-piece Sivan Health & Fitness Yoga. Value $200
10 Classes at SyteraYoga Enjoy 10 classes at SyteraYoga, where you can “Find Your Shine” and celebrate the wonderful, whole-person benefits of yoga: confidence, strength, and compassion for your body and mind. Join a vibrant yoga community while connecting with others who share a passion for self-care. Value $195
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SILENT AUCTION | SERVICES
Teeth Whitening at DC Smile Studio Enjoy a deluxe teeth whitening at DC Smile Studio! They have outfitted their state-ofthe-art facility with the latest equipment, allowing them to meet your needs and provide you with the most modern, highquality dental care available. Value $700
Comprehensive Dental Exam At DC Smile Studio in Washington, D.C., we offer an array of dental services including general, preventative, and cosmetic dentistry for the whole family. We keep up with the latest technologies so our stateof-the-art dental office helps us provide your family with the highest quality of dental care. Included is a comprehensive dental exam, x-rays, and cleaning. Value $464
Prime Estate Planning with Scott Sweitzer Scott Sweitzer's approach is educational and proactive - Prime Estate Planning educates you based on the specifics of your family situation, your assets, and your individual needs, wants, desires and values and then guides you to decide what you want most. This package includes a $750 Family Wealth Planning consultation and $250 toward Estate Planning package. Value $1,000
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SILENT AUCTION | SERVICES
Two FIT Personal Training Packages FIT Personal Training has offered the most complete and comprehensive one-on-one personal training in Washington DC. Package includes 1) Four personal training sessions with Michael Everts, owner of FIT Personal Training and 2) Four 30-minute personal training sessions at FIT Personal Training. Value $888
Imperial Portrait Gift Certificate The Lubin Portrait Studio creates portraits that carefully help everyone look their very best while making sensitive and beautiful expressions of their subjects' relationships. The certificate includes a pre-portrait consultation, an hour-long in-studio session, and a custom, handcrafted 11x14" Imperial Portrait mounted to a canvas. Value $2,000
Bradford Exclusive Family Portrait with Luxury Hotel Stay Be photographed by World Renowned Bradford in either New York or on a private island. Package includes a 20" wall portrait or canvas with lavish artistry plus a one night stay at either the luxurious Opus Hotel or the 5 Star Oriental Resort on a private island off Miami. Value $5,500
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SILENT AUCTION | WINE & SPIRITS
WINE & SPIRITS Private Wine Class for 20 at Total Wine & More Taste a variety of premium, hand-selected wines and discover hidden treasures from the wine region of your choosing. One of the wine experts will present and discuss each delicious wine during your two-hour class. Total Wine & More will provide all necessary stemware and educational handouts for tasting notes. Value $500
Deluxe Wine Tasting for 8 People at Barrel Oak Winery Enjoy the lively community atmosphere at Barrel Oak Winery (BOW) in Delaplane, VA. Named #1 Family Friendly Winery in the World by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, this is an experience that everyone can enjoy (including your dogs!). Package includes a BOW-WOW wine tasting for 8 people and a $40 BOW Buxx gift card. Value $195
Tour & Private Tasting for 8 at Black Ankle Vineyards Enjoy a Tour & Tasting for 8 at Black Ankle Vineyards, a prime vineyard site marked by rolling hillsides and rocky soils. Everything on the farm is directed towards the goal of making delicious wines that will enhance the foods they accompany and add a touch of something special to any day. Value $200
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SILENT AUCTION | WINE & SPIRITS
Private Wine Class for 20 at Total Wine & More Taste a variety of premium, hand-selected wines and discover hidden treasures from the wine region of your choosing. One of the wine experts will present and discuss each delicious wine during your two-hour class. Total Wine & More will provide all necessary stemware and educational handouts for tasting notes. Value $500
Casa Dragones Blanco Tequila Named the "Best Blanco Tequila" by Epicurious, Casa Dragones Blanco is a small batch, 100% Pure Blue Agave silver tequila, crafted to deliver the true essence of agave through an innovative process that focuses on purity, for a crisp, smooth taste that is perfect to enjoy on the rocks or in signature craft cocktails. Value $90
Roca Patrón Silver and Roca Patrón Reposado Roca Patrón Silver and Patrón Reposado are handcrafted from the finest 100% Weber Blue Agave at Hacienda Patrón distillery in Jalisco, Mexico. Clear and bright in color, Roca Patrón Silver is sweet with notes of black pepper, pumpkin & lime tea. Roca Patrón Reposado is aged in used American bourbon barrels for at least 5 months. This gives a more complex flavor with hints of oak, vanilla, ginger & caramel. Value $155 LSF 2021 VIRTUAL GALA | 38
SILENT AUCTION | WINE & SPIRITS
Deluxe Wine Tasting for 8 People at Barrel Oak Winery Enjoy the lively community atmosphere at Barrel Oak Winery (BOW) in Delaplane, VA. Named #1 Family Friendly Winery in the World by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, this is an experience that everyone can enjoy (including your dogs!). Package includes a BOW-WOW wine tasting for 8 people and $40 BOW Buxx gift card. Value $195
Flor de Caña Centenario 25 Year Old Rum This 25-year-old rum from Nicaragua's Flor de Cana, a family brand that can trace its roots back to 1890, is the pinnacle of the range. Producing using estate-grown sugar cane, it has rich fruity flavors accompanied by hints of almond. A rum to sip neat or over ice. Value $190
Three Bottles of Breckenridge Bourbon Breckenridge PX Sherry Cask Finished Bourbon: famous for bringing notes of fig and creamy raisin. Breckenridge Port Finished Bourbon: balances out gracefully against the darker sweetness found in the Port. Breckenridge Bourbon: pursuing flavor, and they get it for sure in this deeply hued dram with a luscious mouthfeel. Value $464
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SILENT AUCTION | WINE & SPIRITS
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old blends big, classic Johnnie Walker flavors with intriguing contemporary notes of citrus and fragrant almonds. Initially sweet with a warm vanilla undercurrent and a suggestion of tangerines, moves smoothly over the palate into a nutty, malty dryness before a long finish brings elegant suggestions of soft charcoal smokiness and a beautifully fading citrus zest. Value $180
Tasting at Paradise Springs Winery for Four Located in the town of Clifton, VA and bordering the Bull Run River, Paradise Springs is the closest winery to Washington, DC, and the first in Fairfax County. Enjoy take-away flights - a tasting of 6 wines that can be taken away from the bar and enjoyed at your table with friends, and much more at this intimate, family-run destination winery. Value $70
Pierre Peters "Cuvée de Réserve" Brut Blanc de Blancs Decanter Score: 92 Youthful nose, hints of banana and mango adding an exoticism; the palate is fuller, equally interesting, refreshing, and pure with assured bubbles, the creamy biscuity notes subservient to minerally, chalky substrata. Value $170
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SILENT AUCTION | WINE & SPIRITS
Two Bottles of 2018 Lafage Miraflors Rosé Jeb Dunnuck Score: 91 Light pink-colored, the 2018 Miraflors Rosé is another great vintage for this cuvée. It has beautiful white peach, orange zest, and salty sea breeze aromas and flavors in its vibrant, crisp profile. It's as pure and vibrant as it gets, a classic, Provençal-style beauty to drink over the coming summer months. Value $80
2014 Larose Trintaudon Wine Advocate Score: 91 The 2014 Larose-Trintaudon has a stylish bouquet, well defined and quite minerally with blackberry and wild strawberry scents to the fore. The palate is well balanced, clean, and pure with real vibrancy and joiede-vivre. It builds nicely in the mouth and gains more and more precision towards a sophisticated finish. Value $320
2016 El Enemigo Chardonnay and 2008 El Enemigo Gran Enemigo 2016 El Enemigo Chardonnay: James Suckling Score of 98. Full-bodied, rich and fruity with cream, pie-crust and caramel character. 2008 El Enemigo Gran Enemigo: Wine Advocate Score of 94. It has a dense purple color and an alluring nose of sandalwood, exotic spices, incense, lavender, a hint of balsamic, and black cherry. Value $126 LSF 2021 VIRTUAL GALA | 41
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2015 Catena Alta Argentino Malbec Wine Advocate Score: 95 The 2015 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino blends grapes from Angélica Vineyard in Lunlunta and Nicasia Vineyard in Altamira. It's a classical Malbec that fermented in 225- and 500-liter rolling oak fermenters and matured in French barrique for 18 months. Value $130
2012 Muga Especial and 2014 CVNE Imperial Reserva 2012 Muga Reserva Seleccion Especial Rioja: James Suckling Score of 95. A linear and super-fine wine with black cherry and berry character and hints of flowers. 2014 CVNE Imperial Reserva Rioja: Wine Advocate Score of 92+. It's the more balsamic and aromatic of all the Reservas, with intoxicating aromas of cigar box, ash, incense, old furniture, faint smoke, and spices. Value $65
2006 Marques de Riscal Baron de Chirel Reserva Rioja Wine Enthusiast Score: 94 Riscal has outdone itself with this outstanding seven-year-old wine that leans toward modern but holds onto classic Rioja DNA. The nose is full of tobacco, balsamic accents and has a core of blackfruit flavors. A rich, pure, lightly baked tasting finish is excellent, like the rest of the wine. Value $500 LSF 2021 VIRTUAL GALA | 42
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Taylor Fladgate Historical Collection Reserve Tawny Port Wine Advocate Score: 90 A core of deep brick red fading to russet on the rim. A beautifully mature and complex nose, full of evocative, subtle nuances. Hints of cigar box, cedarwood, and leather add an exotic dimension to the nose. The wine is seductively round and smooth with discreet. Value $260
Maynard's Colheita Port 1975 Hand-Painted Bottle The Maynard's Colheitas has been carefully selected and matured in seasoned oak casks to produce a rich mellowness with the finest balance and elegance of old tawnies. Colheita is a port from a single harvest, aged in oak casks for, at least, seven years and bottled by demand. Value $110
2010 Concha y Toro Don Melchor James Suckling Score: 96 Pretty aromas of blueberries with hints of sandalwood and cedar. Full body, with very integrated tannins and a wonderfully polished texture. The finish is extremely long and intense. Serious density and class to this. A blend of 97% cabernet sauvignon and 3% cabernet franc. Value $300
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2014 Catena Alta Malbec and 2015 Chardonnay 2014 Catena Alta Malbec Mendoza: James Suckling Score of 95. Aromas of graphite and dark fruit with hints of spice, tea bag, and mushroom. 2015 Catena Alta Chardonnay Mendoza: James Suckling Score of 94. The super fresh and elegant 2015 Catena Alta Chardonnay has penetrating aromas. The palate has electric acidity, moderate alcohol, and great freshness. Value $464
2013 Brunello di Montalcino and 2010 Barolo Giachini 2013 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino: James Suckling Score of 95. Ripe cherry and walnut with fresh herb undertones and spice. Full body, extremely fine tannins, and a silky, textured finish. 2010 Giovanni Corino Barolo Vigna Giachini: Wine Spectator Score of 94. Focused, juicy and long, this red is packed with cherry, floral, tobacco, and underbrush flavors. The sweet fruit returns on the finish. Value $156
2014 Reserva Rioja, 2018 Rose Rioja, and 2010 Reserva Rioja 2014 Muga Reserva Rioja: Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Score of 91+. A Rioja that mixes the traditional and modern character with ripe fruit and contains oak aromas. 2018 Bodegas Muga Flor de Muga Rose Rioja: James Suckling Score of 93. White rose petals, white peaches, peonies, rose apples, cinnamon, and orange peel. 2010 Bodegas Muga Seleccion Especial Reserva Rioja: James Suckling Score of 96. A round and silky red with deep and rich fruit and floral aromas. Value $210 LSF 2021 VIRTUAL GALA | 44
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2014 Pago de Carraovejas Cuesta de las Liebres Ribera Del Duero Jeb Dunnuck: 98 A wine that flirts with perfection, the 2014 Cuesta de las Liebres's deep purple color is followed by a thrilling bouquet of crème de cassis, crushed flowers, spice, and subtle vanilla-laced wood characteristics. This is a blockbuster, sensational wine that delivers the goods. Value $200
Maynard's 40 Year Old Tawny Port Wine Spectator: 93 Mid-tawny. Clementine, walnut, and mocha aromas. Sweet walnuts and earth spices. Rich mouthful finish, almost dry. The VanZellers were owners of Quinta do Noval, one of the most iconic estates of the Port wine business, where the mythical Vintage 1931 Nacional comes from, considered one of the two best wines in the world in the 20th century by Wine Spectator. Value $89
2018 Cellier Des Dauphins Cotes du Rhone Reserve 6 Pack Decanter Score: 97 Platinum Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards This is delicious! Very classy and appealing aromas of flowers, garrigue, spice, and forest floor. On the palate sweet vanilla oak marries into the charming and svelte herbal, red and blue fruit mix. It's full of flavor, super supple, super drinkable, and authentic. Bouquet, taste, finish: all are magnificent. Value $108
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2018 Cellier Des Dauphins Cotes du Rhone Reserve 6 Pack Decanter Score: 97 Platinum Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards This is delicious! Very classy and appealing aromas of flowers, garrigue, spice, and forest floor. On the palate sweet vanilla oak marries into the charming and svelte herbal, red and blue fruit mix. It's full of flavor, super supple, super drinkable, and authentic. Bouquet, taste, finish: all are magnificent. Value $108
2012 CVNE Reserva Rioja Wine Spectator Score: 93 This sleek red offers cherry, licorice, mineral, and smoke flavors that mingle harmoniously over light, firm tannins, driven by lively acidity through the savory finish. Discreet, but shows depth and intensity. Drink now through 2025. Value $55
2010 & 2015 Gift-Set Bodegas Vinicola Real 200 Monges 2010 Bodegas Vinicola Real 200 Monges Reserva Rioja: Aroma of red fruits, fine oak, coffee, chocolate. Powerful, spicy, tasty, complex, balanced, long, and persistent on the palate. 2015 Cueva del Monge Blanca Rioja: Sunny, straw-yellow with toasty pineapple, peach, and pear aromas, light hints of apples and bananas on the nose. Value $130
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2 Bottles of Bodeha Garnacha, 4 Bottles of Garnacha Demba 4 Bottles of Garnacha Demba: 7.8 points; good wine, medium to full-bodied, black cherries, chocolate, medium tannins, wine for winter meals/ strong cheeses. 2 Bottles Bodega Milenium Baron de Breg Garnacha Citrus aroma, crisp, stone fruits. Perfect for fish and light fare. Rate: 3.7 Value $110
2013 Cakebread Chardonnay & 2017 Austin Hope Cabernet 2013 Cakebread Chardonnay Napa Valley: Rich on the palate, smooth, beautifully balanced, yellow apple, nectarine, and honeydew melon flavors segue into a long, succulent finish enhanced by mineral and spicy oak tones. 2017 Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon: Wine Enthusiast Score of 95. Aromas of black cherry, hickory smoke, and vanilla cookie lead into a palate of brown sugar, sea salt, and caramel all framed by polished tannins. Value $95
2010 & 2015 Gift-Set Bodegas Vinicola Real 200 Monges 2010 Bodegas Vinicola Real 200 Monges Reserva Rioja: Aroma of red fruits, fine oak, coffee, chocolate. Powerful, spicy, tasty, complex, balanced, long, and persistent on the palate. 2015 Cueva del Monge Blanca Rioja: Sunny, straw-yellow with toasty pineapple, peach, and pear aromas, light hints of apples and bananas on the nose. Value $130
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2005 Chateau Rieussec and 2005 Chateau Suduiraut 2005 Chateau Rieussec Sauternes: Rate of 96. Offers wonderful purity and depth, featuring notes of lemon marmalade, orange blossoms, beeswax, and acacia honey with hints of preserved kumquats and peach compote. 2005 Chateau Rieussec Sauternes: Rate of 96. Bright gold. Not sweet, and yet explosively sweet with flavors of fresh nectarine, scents of jasmine and honeysuckle. Value $185
2016 Martin Ray Cabernet and 2016 Chateau Chardonnay 2016 Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay: Vinous Score of 94. Lemon peel, almond, chamomile, and floral overtones add shades of nuance throughout. 2016 Martin Ray Napa Cabernet Sauvignon: James Suckling Score of 90. The strong bouquet layers notes of ripe mulberry, dark cassis, wild violets, and spice rooted by earthy undertones of dusty minerality. Value $88
Dozen Bottles of Valdrinal This wine is produced by Isaac Fernandez in partnership with a winery whose modern-day operations began in 1941. Juicy and precise, this white wine offers lively lemon and honeydew flavors. Finishes smooth and spicy, with a hint of warmth and good cling. Crisp, dry, and vibrant, this 100% Verdejo shows flavors of grapefruit, lime zest, and minerals. Score: 95 Value $150
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2013 Bodegas Caro and 2016 El Enemigo Chardonnay 2013 Bodegas Caro: Rate of 95. This wine consists of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. This exudes aromas of fresh blackberries and dark currants woven together with exotic spices, violets, coffee grounds, and cocoa. 2016 Enemigo Chardonnay: James Suckling Score of 98. Top 100 Wine of 2018. Full-bodied, rich, and fruity with cream, pie-crust, and caramel character with an exotic dried-fruit character of pineapple and mangoes. Value $102
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GETAWAYS Overnight Stay for Two at The Red Fox Inn & Tavern The Red Fox Inn & Tavern is a must-see Virginia landmark offering hearty meals in a historic tavern setting and romantic guest rooms fitted with traditional Piedmont furnishings. Enjoy an overnight stay for two, full breakfast included, nestled in the bucolic town of Middleburg. The Red Fox offers an authentic boutique Inn experience. Value $300
Overnight Stay for 2 at The Red Fox Inn + $100 Gift Card The Red Fox Inn & Tavern is a must-see Virginia landmark offering hearty meals in a historic tavern setting and romantic guest rooms fitted with traditional Piedmont furnishings. Enjoy an overnight stay for two, full breakfast included, nestled in the bucolic town of Middleburg. This package includes a $100 gift card to the restaurant at the Inn. Value $400
Overnight in the Vineyard This certificate entitles the bearer and three guests to a tasting of awardwinning wines as well as a private tour of the Ag District Center. As a souvenir of your day, you will receive four professional wine tasting glasses. Enjoy an overnight stay at this upscale B&B on a circa - 1805 farm. Eight miles from the early 19th century Oatlands Plantation and five miles from the National Sporting Library. Value $340 LSF 2021 VIRTUAL GALA | 50
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Two Nights at Luxurious Salamander Resort & Spa Enjoy a luxurious stay for two at the Salamander Resort & Spa in the Estate Room with Fire Place with daily breakfast. Explore the refined sophistication of a luxurious country estate in exclusive Washington. D.C. horse and wine country. Value $1,500
Mural Arts Philadelphia Experience a process that empowers artists to be change agents, stimulates dialogue about critical issues, and builds bridges of connection and understanding with a Gift Certificate for 2 on a Mural Arts Walk Tour or Love Letter Train Tour with Mural Arts Philadelphia. Value $50
Day Trip to Baltimore Escape and enjoy a delicious meal at Jasper's, offering delicious American cuisine including a brunch grand buffet, with plenty of menu options, there's something for the whole family! Finally, enjoy two tickets to any performance on the main stage at Baltimore Center Stage. Value $150
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