LWGMS 2015 Auction: Live eCatalog

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Featuring Fundraising Auctioneer Laura Michalek April 24, 2015 Grand Hyatt, Seattle

REGISTRATION 5:30-6:00P Auction items on display – feel free to start bidding!

SILENT AUCTION 6:00-7:20P Scarlet Auction – Closes at 7:10 p.m.

Silver Auction – Closes at 7:20 p.m.

DINNER & LIVE AUCTION 7:30P DANCING AND DONUTS 9:45P

DEAR FRIENDS OF L-DUB, Welcome to our annual auction! We are eternally grateful for your attendance and support this evening. The Lake Washington Girls Middle School auction has always been a great way for our community to support the mission and values of our school — every single member of our community has pitched in to make this night possible.

We are also grateful to the many generous individuals and businesses who contributed items for tonight’s silent and live auctions, and for our advertisers.

We are very proud to be recipients of their support.

Our deepest thanks to our auction superstars who have spent months behind the scenes planning tonight’s event, managing our auction database, and leading the way in finding and packaging the wealth of wonderful items you have the opportunity to bid on this evening. They have been great leaders in tonight’s endeavor.

We would not be enjoying this evening without the dedication of the following people...and we thank you: Susie Bunker P’15, ‘18 Allie Dworkin P’14, ‘17 Katharine Harkins P’15 Kelly Prime P’16 Jane Dauber P’17 Ray Caldwell P’15, ‘18 Jenny Zavatsky Edwin Fotheringham P’12 Our Alumnae Volunteers

Anne Gienapp P’14, ‘17 Cheri Curson Bowles P’15, ‘17 Kia Akada P’16 Rachel Stamm P’17 Juli Russell P’17 Chelsea McCollum Craig Baker Olympia Edwards Our UCoop Volunteers

Thank you also to Alex Higgins P'16 for emceeing tonight’s event.

We hope you all enjoy your evening and remember all those who have worked so tirelessly to make this party possible. Raise that bid card!

Becky O’Boyle Director of Advancement

You’ll Come A Long Way Baby: About Our Auctioneer, Laura Michalek

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Fundraising Auctioneer Laura Michalek still relies on the endurance and discipline she possessed when at the age of 15, she was the first female winner of the Chicago Marathon. While Ms. Michalek has hardly missed a day of running since then, it’s this intention to excel at what she loves that is most evident. “To me Auctioneering is about giving a lot of yourself, before and during the event, in a way that most folks wouldn’t expect.” Her style, fundraising insight, and commitment to her clients and their mission, not only sets her apart, but has created a career beyond Ms. Michalek’s wildest dreams. “I’ve always been deeply interested in how non-profits I care about are going to sustain themselves, so it is nothing less than a thrill to know I can personally and professionally be part of that.” For 15 years prior to becoming a full time Fundraising Professional, Ms. Michalek owned and operated several nationally recognized vintage modern furniture stores in Seattle. “My critical eye, intuition, and energy level has been pretty consistent all these years, so whenever I set out to do something, it’s the same set of skills, just a slightly more developed new chapter.” As the youngest winner in the history of the Chicago Marathon, it has not been lost on Ms. Michalek that this experience informed her whole life. “When I start Auctioneering, it’s like being in the starting block all over again, and I still set out to win, however this time it’s for the organization I’m representing.”

To hear what folks are saying about Ms. Michalek visit www.lauramichalek.com or email auctioneer@lauramichalek.com or call direct at 206.464.0850.

RAFFLE Best of Live Win your choice of our Live Auction items for just $100!

This is the most fun raffle ever held at an auction. You get to Pick Your Prize before the auction even begins!

Here's how: Buy a raffle ticket for $100.

Browse the live auction items and make note of the number of the item you want on your raffle ticket.

Just before the Live Auction begins we will pull the winning ticket, announce the winner, and invite you to shout out your item choice!

Remember, your $100 goes directly to support our girls!

Raffle tickets are available for purchase from designated LWGMS auction staff and volunteers and will be applied to your auction bill. Please be sure to retain your ticket stub.

The drawing/winner will be announced just before the start of the Live Auction.

Good luck!

LIVE ITEMS 401 DOMAINE POUILLON WINE CELLAR “Katydid” from the Columbia River Gorge.

Cultivate your wine collection with these 12 bottles of Domaine Pouillon's award-winning 2011 "Katydid" – a red rhone style wine blend from the Columbia River Gorge!

Value: $288 Thank you to Domaine Pouillon.

402 EAST OF THE MOUNTAINS, SUN OR SNOW! Four Nights in Beautiful Mazama Cabin, Sleeps Four.

Enjoy this four night stay in a beautiful cabin in the Methow Valley, which sleeps four. Warm colors welcome you to this comfortable 1,500 square foot house which has two queen beds, one on the main floor, and one in the private loft. A deluxe queen blow-up bed is also available in the upstairs closet. There are two bathrooms, one on the main floor and one upstairs. Washer and dryer are available. The fully equipped, modern kitchen opens to the dining area and large windows overlooking the front patio, furnished with a table, chairs, and electric BBQ. The adjacent living room features a river rock gas fireplace. Free high speed wireless internet is included, and there is Verizon cell coverage. This is an eco-friendly home using only Seventh Generation cleaning products. Liberty Lodge is less than one half mile to the Methow Valley Trail and one mile north of the Brown's Farm trailhead parking. All you need are your skis, bikes, or hiking shoes!

To be arranged with the owners at a mutually agreeable time. Please contact Carrie Hite or Debbie McLaughlin P’17 at carriehite@comcast.net or debmclseattle@gmail.com to schedule. Can be used for any season.

Value: $800 Thank you to Carrie Hite and Debbie McLaughlin P’17.

403 FAMILY BREAKFAST AT EMERALD DOWNS With Special of Tour the Back Stretch with Doris!

Take your family to enjoy a morning at Emerald Downs Race Track with retired jockey and trainer Doris Harwood. First comes breakfast, where you will have the opportunity to talk with her about her experience as a female in a predominantly male dominated profession, then head to a tour of the back stretch to see the horses!

Please email Ali Alhadeff at aalhadeff@lwgms.org to schedule.

Value: Priceless!

Thank you to Kenny and Marleen Alhadeff.

404 "GREASE" DRESS REHEARSAL WITH THE L-DUB DRAMA DEPARTMENT A Special Event for 12 L-Dub Girls!

Drop your daughter off for an afternoon at the 5th Avenue Theater! Twelve girls will be able to see a full dress rehearsal of "Grease" the musical before it is available to the general public. The LWGMS Drama Department will join your girls for this afternoon of fun! July 19th during the afternoon – time to be determined.

Value: Priceless!

Thank you to Kenny and Marleen Alhadeff, Patricia Hearn, Chelsea McCollum, and Jenny Zavatsky.

405 TWO DAVE MATTHEWS BAND AND ALASKA AIRLINES TICKETS Summer Tour VIP Tickets Anywhere Alaska Flies!

These two Dave Matthews Band tickets are good for any performance, anywhere during the summer of 2015 – two premier seats as well as access to a friends and family only lounge! Use these two roundtrip Alaska Airlines tickets to get there. (Or keep them for later!)

These are two roundtrip coach tickets systemwide on flights numbered 1-999, 2000-2999 and 3450-3499. These tickets are valid for one year from date of issue, with no blackout dates or restrictions. Not valid on codeshare airlines, not valid for mileage accrual. Contact Becky O'Boyle at boboyle@lwgms.org to arrange concert details.

Value: $2,750 Thank you to Dave Matthews and Ashley Harper P’16 and Alaska Airlines.

406 THREE NIGHT WEEKEND AT BEAUTIFUL DECATUR ISLAND CABIN A San Juans Adventure for Eight!

Treat yourself to this three-night weekend stay in a private home on Decatur Island in the San Juan Islands. Idyllic retreat on 600+ acres of privately owned and unspoiled community property. This house has four bedrooms, two baths, and is fully furnished. Revel in unobstructed views of the inland waterways and San Juan Islands from the back porch. Stroll on private beaches, take a hike, play tennis or basketball, putter around on the golf cart, head out on the water in a kayak, fish for trout, soak in the hot tub, or do nothing at all. You will feel miles away from it all in this amazing natural setting which has no cars, a wandering herd of sheep and very few people.

Expires 4/24/16. Stay is restricted to non-summer (non July/Aug) and non-holiday time frames and subject to availability.

Value: $900 Thank you to Adam LeVasseur and Lee Wierdsma P’16.

407 WOODLAND PARK ZOO TOUR WITH MS. CHRISTINE AND MS. COLLEEN Four girls can join Ms. Christine and Ms. Colleen for a private tour of the Woodland Park Zoo from the Hawkes family! Get the inside scoop on zoo exhibits, hear insider stories and learn more about your favorite animals and the zoo’s conservation programs.

To be arranged for a mutually agreeable time with Ms. Colleen, Ms. Christine and the Hawkes family. Contact Christine at cprimomo@lwgms.org to coordinate.

Value: Priceless!

Thank you to Paul and Nancy Hawkes P’15, Colleen West, and Christine Primomo.

408 FIESTA LATINA FOR 20!

Join us for a festive evening of Comida y Bebida Latina! Be one of 20 guests who will enjoy an evening celebrating home-cooked Latin food, drinks, desserts, and music in a lovely garden setting under the stars and a piñata or two. Dine on lovingly-made tacos, empanadas, margaritas, and other delights – vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free options will be available. This festive evening is hosted by the Concepcion/Deyo, Samter/ Stubecki, and Wendel families, and will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2015!

Value: $50 per person Thank you to Wendy Concepcion and Beth Deyo P’16, Lou Stubecki and Nadine Samter P’16, and Susan Wendel P’16.

409 PAINTED PORTRAIT BY ARTIST JOE PARK P'17 This painted portrait provides a wonderful opportunity to capture a moment in your daughter's life. Joe Park P '17, a widely revered and collected Seattle artist, will create an everlasting image of your daughter in oil paint. ”We are so happy we had Joe create this unique keepsake for our family. Our daughter loves her portrait and hangs it proudly above her bed.”

– Colleen and Greg More information about the artist: Joseph Park has been included in over thirty group exhibitions over the last two decades, and was the subject of solo museum exhibitions at the Frye Art Museum, Seattle, WA and at the Portland Art Museum, Portland, OR. Park received the Neddy Artist Fellowship Award from the Behnke Foundation in 2005; a postcard book of his animeinspired paintings, I Am Yours, was published

by Chronicle Books in 2011. His paintings are in the collections of the City of Seattle, Seattle Art Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and numerous private collections nationally.

Park was born in 1964 in Ottawa, Canada and received a BA in 1988 from the Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle, and an MFA from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Valencia, in 1990. Now a U.S. citizen, he lives in Seattle with his wife and two daughters, and is currently represented by Elizabeth Leach Gallery, Portland and Rena Bransten Gallery, San Francisco.

Please contact Deborah Gassner P’17 at deborahgp@comcast.net to arrange.

Value: $1,000 Thank you to Joe Park and Deborah Gassner P’17.

410 FOUR NIGHTS IN SUNNY PALM SPRINGS A Warm and Sunny Getaway for Six! Imagine a party with Don Draper in the California sunshine. This luxurious condo in Canyon Estates features modernist Mad Men style. You can sip your favorite drink on the patio or enjoy a book while reclining in an Eames lounger in the living room. Treat yourself to this four night Palm Springs vacation for as many as six people!

Mutually agreeable dates in 2015. Contact Rosselle at rosselle.pekelis@gmail.com to arrange. Can accommodate up to six people, in three bedrooms total (two bedrooms with king beds, one with queen).

Value: $1,500 Thank you to Frank Retman and Rosselle Pekelis.

411 FOUR CLUB LEVEL TICKETS TO THE FIRST PRE-SEASON SEAHAWKS GAME And an Autographed Jermaine Kearse Hat! Wow! Be the envy of every Seattle Seahawks fan with these four club level tickets to the first pre-season Seahawks game! These are aisle seats, under the 45 to 50 yard line. Additionally, show your 12th Man status with this Seattle Seahawks hat, signed by Jermaine Kearse #15!

The schedule is not released until April 15th, and tickets do not arrive until Summer 2015, but the game will be sometime between August 13 and 16. To pick up, contact Joe or Becky Sherman at joe@familysherman.com or becky.sherman@northwest.edu.

Value: $1,640 Thank you to Fritz and Noreen Frink.

412 FLY ALASKA AIRLINES AND SPEND FOUR NIGHTS ON PARK AVENUE IN NYC! The Big Apple for Two! Hop on an Alaska Airlines flight and head to the Big Apple for four nights in the beautiful Loews Regency Hotel, located on Park Avenue in New York City! Loews Regency New York Hotel has defined Park Avenue hospitality since the moment it opened its doors in 1963. Today – five decades and a recent $100-million dollar renovation later – Loews Regency New York Hotel is still setting standards in sophistication. With all the benefits of Midtown Manhattan at your fingertips, just steps from many of New York’s most iconic landmarks, Loews Regency New York Hotel is the hotel of choice for travelers who desire the best amenities and stateof-the-art technology, but still crave the kind of warm, personalized service that harks back to a more gracious era.

To get to New York City, use these two roundtrip coach tickets systemwide on flights numbered1-999, 2000-2999 and 3450-3499. These tickets are valid for one year from date of issue, with no blackout dates or restrictions! Tickets not valid on codeshare airlines, not valid for mileage accrual. Hotel stay based on availability. Book well in advance.

Value: $4,696 Thank you to Alaska Airlines and the Loews Regency Hotel.

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G R I T, & G R O W T H. Raise your paddle high during this year’s Fund-a-Need and together we will continue to foster and generate creativity, confidence, grit, and gumption in adolescent girls.

With equity and social justice at the core of our mission, we are steadfast in our resolve to have the resources available so that every L-Dub girl is celebrated and challenged to embody:

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413 EL CAMION CATERED DINNER 
 FOR TWENTY! This delicious dinner for twenty from Ballard favorite El Camion is perfect for a family party, summer evening with L-Dub friends, or a special occasion! Pick this meal up from El Camion and bring it back to your home to wow your guests.

Order from El Camion at 206.784.5411.

Value: $250 Thank you to El Camion

414 SEATTLE AQUARIUM BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR WITH MS. CHELSEA AND MS. KLEMA Ms. Chelsea and Ms. Klema will take four L-Dub girls on this special, one hour, behind-the-scenes tour of the Seattle Aquarium! The tour is conducted by the Curator of Mammals and Birds, who will show you the ins and outs of the aquarium.

Package also includes admission to the aquarium.

Limited to four students.. Contact Ms. Klema at mklema@lwgms.org to coordinate.

Value: Priceless!

Thank you to Molly Klema, Chelsea McCollum, and the Seattle Aquarium.

415 A TWO WEEK SESSION AT CASTLE ROCK RANCH CAMP Castle Rock Ranch Camp is an overnight, farm-to-table camp for girls eight to15 years old, located on a ranch with a mile of frontage along the Coeur D’alene river in the scenic northern Idaho panhandle. Food, farming and outdoor fun is the focus! The camp's garden and extensive blueberry and raspberry orchard produce all the food campers eat, there is a variety of livestock that campers help care for, as well as horseback riding in the Idaho mountains. Castle Rock Ranch aims to cultivate an interest in ranch life, the outdoors, sustainable food, gardening and agriculture, and to disconnect from technology and reconnect with the natural world in a soul-rejuvenating, rural setting. Kids ride horses and float down the river every day but also learn about ranch animal care and growing food.

Campers help with ranch chores in the morning – milking the goats, collecting eggs, feeding the animals and harvesting from the garden – and have the opportunity to help in the kitchen as well. Castle Rock Ranch summer camp is perfect for kids who love animals, the outdoors and great food.

Value: $2,200 Thank you to Castle Rock Ranch Camp.

416 AMERICAN GIRL DOLL WITH ONE-OF-A-KIND WARDROBE And High Tea for Three at the Fairmont Olympic!

This American Girl Doll set is incredible. It boasts ten handmade outfits from L-Dub grandparent Judy McGough, accessories, a hanging rack, and a gift certificate for one brand-new American Girl Doll! Take your new American Girl Doll to experience High Tea for three at the beautiful Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle. This elegant tradition is held in the Georgian room, which sets the mood with high ceilings, large Palladian windows, and spectacular chandeliers.

Doll shown is for display only.

Value: $750 Thank you to Judy McGough and David and Megan Howell P’17.

417 ALL INCLUSIVE RAFTING ADVENTURE FOR TWO Six Days on the “Salmon River of No Return”!

Always up for a great adventure? Try this all-inclusive "Salmon River of No Return" Rafting Adventure through Idaho's beautiful Frank Church Wilderness – the perfect family adventure! This is a six day, five night rafting trip for two will be filled with laughter, rapids, wildlife, sun, sand and pure wilderness. You can expect to lose track of time, experience great food, comfortable camping and professional guides. On the last night, it is more common than not that guests claim the Salmon River Adventure as their all-time favorite vacation – just ask L-Dub parents Ken and Cheri Bowles P'15, '17!

You will also receive 20% off purchases for additional guests.

Can be used during July 2015 or July 2016. Ages 6+.

Value: $3,790 Thank you to Rocky Mountain River Tours.

418 FOUR KELLY CLARKSON CONCERT TICKETS Rock out on August 12, 2015.

See music superstar Kelly Clarkson up close and personal at her concert at Key Arena on August 12, 2015! These four tickets are in the 14th row on the right side of the stage.

Value: $500 Thank you to Doug Greene and Barbara Manning P’17.

419 SCRUMPTIOUS SOUTH INDIAN DINNER A Homemade Feast for Four!

Wow! You would be so lucky to win this South Indian cooking lesson and dinner for four at the north Seattle home of Divya and Krishnan Srinivasan P'15.

Recipes will be provided!

Please contact Divya at 425.233.5804 or divyak23@gmail.com to schedule.

Value: $400 Thank you to Krishnan Srinivasan and Divya Krishnan P’15.

420 LADIES CHAMPAGNE CRUISE FOR TEN Here's a chance to take Girls Night Out to the next level: On Saturday evening, August 1, 2015, climb aboard a 42' Grand Banks motor yacht for a relaxing cruise around Lake Union and Lake Washington while enjoying a spectacular sunset and the company of nine other fabulous women! Let Captain Ken and crew spoil you with smooth cruising, bubbly champagne and plentiful appetizers. Captained by Ken Bowles P'15, '17, an L-Dub parent and licensed captain.

Value: $50 per person Thank you to Ken and Cheri Bowles P'15, ’17.

421 THE GORGE, VIP DMB TICKETS, AND AN RV The Ultimate Summer Road Trip for Four!

Drive to the Gorge in an RV and enjoy the dog days of summer with the Dave Matthews Band! Package includes one night at the Terrace Level at the Gorge Amphitheater Camping Lot and four VIP tickets to the Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night show of Labor Day Weekend!

Friday, Saturday, or Sunday Show – Labor Day Weekend.

Must Choose Date by May 1st - for Show and RV Terrace Spot. RV is available for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend Only. Please contact Becky O'Boyle at Boboyle@lwgms.org to arrange.

Value: Priceless!

Thank you to Ian Eisenberg and Dave Matthews and Ashley Harper P’16.

422 TOP SECRET LWGMS EXPERIENCE Shh…!

This top secret LWGMS experience equals an afternoon of fun for every L-Dub girl!

Value: $25 per person 106 paddles raised means every L-Dub student can participate!

423 WEEKEND ON ORCAS ISLAND A Relaxing Excursion for Six! Relax with a weekend on Orcas Island! Enjoy this two bedroom, two bath (sleeps six) cabin on a large, secluded lot, walking distance to beach and Eastsound.

Weekend to be arranged as mutually agreeable.

Contact Anna Wald P'16 at waldkaufman@gmail.com to coordinate.

Value: $400 Thank you to Joel Kaufman and Anna Wald P’16.

423 SKATE AND FILM #LIKEAGIRL GoPro Hero3 Camera + Skateboard + Helmet Use the HERO3+ Black Edition to capture all of your greatest adventures.

This item features video resolutions up to 4K, 12MP photos up to 30 frames per second, built-in Wi-Fi, SuperView, and Auto Low Light modes. Waterproof to 131./40m. Pair it with this skateboard and helmet and you are ready to skate #likeagirl!

Value: $400 Pierce and Kathleen McVey P'15

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RULES OF THE AUCTION Lake Washington Girls Middle School reserves the right to withdraw any item from sale.

Lake Washington Girls Middle School has endeavored to catalog and describe the auction items correctly based on the information given by the donor, but all items are sold “as is.” No statements contained in the program or made orally at the sale or elsewhere shall be deemed a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability.

Bidders should carefully note the specific restrictions, conditions, and expiration dates for items purchased. We appreciate your observance of these restrictions, as future donations depend upon it.

Each bid legally obligates the bidder to pay his or her bid price in full if his or her bid is deemed the high bid for an item at the conclusion of the auction.

Once the auction closing time is announced, no further bids may be made. Volunteers are instructed to circle the winning bid and remove the bid sheets immediately for processing. Your cooperation is appreciated.

All winning bids are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified.

All items must be taken home the evening of the auction.

When buying auction items, all contributions in excess of the fair market value of the items are tax deductible as a gift to a charitable organization. Lake Washington Girls Middle School urges all attendees, donors, and contributors to consult IRS Revenue Ruling 67-246 and their tax consultant.

PAYMENT OPTIONS Registering for Express Pay allows you to prepay for the evening’s purchases and skip the lines at checkout. If you do not make any purchases the evening of the auction, we will void and shred your credit card information or signed check.

Sign up for Express Pay when you register by leaving a signed credit receipt (MasterCard, Discover, or Visa) or a check with our registration team, and we will record your purchases throughout the evening. When the bidding is over, your account will be updated, and you’re on your way. About a week after the auction you will receive your receipt and any other paperwork (gift certificates, etc.) in the mail.

If you choose not to use Express Pay, checkout will open at 9:15 p.m. We accept cash, checks (the best two options for the school), MasterCard, Discover, and Visa. Please make checks payable to LWGMS. Sales tax will be applied as applicable.

CHECKOUT PROCEDURES Checkout does not open until 9:15.

If you registered for Express Pay: 1. Skip the checkout/cashier lines and proceed directly to item pickup.

2. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the auction areas to assist you.

3. Your receipt will be mailed to you in the week following the auction.

If you did not register for Express Pay: 1. Proceed directly to checkout/cashier after 9:15 p.m.

2. After paying for your evening’s purchases, volunteers will be stationed throughout the auction areas to assist you with gathering your items.

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