Annual Spring Fundraiser
Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 5-10 pm
Benefiting Marin Primary & Middle School and the Tuition Assistance Fund
Pre-Party
Cocktails & Champagne
Appetizers
360 Photo Booth
Tattoo Bar
Main Event
Special Performance
Live Auction
After-Party
Time to Rock!
Dinner
Dancing with DJ Jason Mitchell
360 Photo Booth
10:00 pm
Last Call
Welcome to Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Rockstar!
Our Marin Primary & Middle School community gathers together for this special event, our Annual Spring Fundraiser, to celebrate our school and to raise crucial funds to continue advancing our distinctive mission. I’m grateful for the benefactors who have underwritten several aspects of this event, so that every dollar raised tonight goes directly to our school.
Our event is the result of our community’s generosity of time and philanthropy. From the donations of auction items to the raising of your paddles, every contribution goes a long way in sustaining our mission and programs. Every student and teacher will benefit directly from tonight.
Special thanks to the Parents Association, our many parent and guardian volunteers, and the Development team. I want to shine bright stage lights on Auction Committee Co-Chairs, Kasi Campbell, Kim Hansen, Elyse Omernick, and Mikaela Palmerton, for their tireless efforts that have made this night possible. We are in your debt!
I hope to see everyone on the dance floor. Rock on!
Sincerely,
Phil Gutierrez Head of SchoolWe inspire joyful learning, honor each child, and build connections to empower all students to make a difference.
At Marin Primary & Middle School, we believe that it’s deep connections–between students, with teachers, and with ideas–that help kids know themselves and push through boundaries in school and in life. Every day, we strengthen these connections so our students are able to tackle new ideas and challenges, pursue their goals with optimism and courage, and apply all they learn to the world they’ll inherit.
Good Eggs
Charcuterie and Small Bites
MayDay LA
Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese dressing gf
Arugula Salad with green garlic dressing and olive oil croutons v
Seafood Paella with prawns, clams, squid, and chicken gf
Spring Vegetable Paella with peas, asparagus, green garlic, and fennel gf/v
KronnerBurger
Cheeseburger made with pastured, organic, dry-aged, beef
Earthburger
made with vegetables and tofu v gluten-free options available upon request
Hometown Creamery
Ice Cream
German Chocolate Cake, Khao Nio Mamung, Madagascar Vanilla, Fresh Mint Chip, Chocolate Sorbet
Dear Friends,
Welcome to Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Rockstar—turn on, tune up, and rock out.
We are grateful for your participation in tonight’s festivities we hope you party like a rockstar! Get tatted up, sip a fabulous VIP cocktail, get your GIF on in the 360 photobooth, graze on gourmet bites, and dance dance dance!
With the generosity of our underwriters and sponsors, and your presence here tonight, we work together to bring our students something priceless: an engaged community, a warm learning environment, and deep connections to serve them throughout their lives.
Sending a heartfelt thanks to everyone who made tonight possible.
Cheers to a great night!
Kasi, Kim, Elyse, and Mikaela
CO-CHAIRS
Kasi Campbell, Kim Hansen, Elyse Omernick, Mikaela Palmerton
COPYWRITING
Jess O’Connor
DECOR & CREATIVE
Catherine Hedrick and Shaida Aytay
RAFFLE CHAIR
Trisha Sherman
SIGN UP PARTIES CHAIR
Pollie Robbins
VIDEOGRAPHY & PHOTOGRAPHY
Cameron Cressman, Gillian Grisman, Elyse Omernick, and David Patton
It takes a village! We are so grateful to all of our MP&MS families, faculty, and staff who have volunteered their time and resources to make this event a success. Heartfelt thanks goes to each one of you for helping to build and sustain this joyful and connected community. Special thanks to the following staff:
Charlotte Butti
Carmen Crockett
Megan Gardner
Ledlie Pastor
Justin Smith
Iphy St. Juste
Erin Thrasher
Sarah Westmoreland
Anonymous (2)
Erik & Natasha Altman
William & Starrs Arnot
Blue Barn
Ari & Mead Blum
Shawn & Haley Borisoff
Derek & Carianne Brinkman
Joseph Brubaker & Marka Hansen
Michael & Kasi Campbell
CAST
Cavallo Point
Peter & Mariam Cline
Andrew Crawford & Kara Wiard
Shawn & Samantha Cross
Ruddman & Corina Davis
Greg & Jaimee Davis
Mark & Meredith Deason
FARMSHOP
Flight Guru
Flora Vita
Tyler & Tolan Florence
Eric & Emily Flynn
Geographic Expeditions
Jonathan & Kirsten Goff
Freddy & Alix Gottesman
Bentley & Nicole Hall
Chris & Kimberly Hansen
Cynthia Hiponia
International Orange
Sam & Ashley Josi
Peter & Leah Karp
Last Wave Productions
Laurence & Elizabeth Mackler
David & Kristin MacNight
Marin Event Lighting
Tom McAvoy
James & Elizabeth McCormick
Miller & Lux
Bo & Andie Moody
Peter & Amanda Mortimer
Daniel & Maeve Mosher
Vlad & Lana Myasnyankin
Keith & Teresa Nothacker
Matt & Elyse Omernick
Nick & Caren Orum
Todd & Mikaela Palmerton
Perry’s on Magnolia
Christian Rice & Anne Vano
Ajang & Tannaz Salkhi
Chris & Eileen Sheldon
Matthew & Katie Soldo
Stanly Ranch
Biz & Livia Stone
Brant Thompson & Anna Nordberg
Whisky on the rocks…a double or a shot?
Donated By: Anonymous
Estimated Value: $2,350
It ain’t just the whisky talkin’. These rising star Japanese whiskies are all about the small differences in flavor. In this bundle of Japanese whisky, you are getting:
Offering complex citrus notes and underlying vanilla oak.
(Value $300)
This Japanese marvel has world’s best-blended whisky in countless whisky competitions worldwide including ‘Best Japanese Blended Whisky’ at the 2019 World Whiskies Awards
(Value $1,250)
Blended from 12 unique grain & malt whiskies from the Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries, this 2021 release of the acclaimed Hibiki Japanese whisky features a limitededition design.
(Value $600)
Aged for a minimum of twelve years, this whisky earned the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2013.
(Value $200)
Donated By: Anonymous
Estimated Value: $6,500
Tequila may not be the answer but it’s worth the shot! Discover these beauties of Clase Azul’s Collection of Tequila, a luxury spirit. Clase Azul bottles are hand crafted and works of art in their own right. Whether you are a collector, just love tequila and want to try some of the best of their collection, or are just starting your own collection, this one is for you! In this fabulous collection you will be receive:
In honor of this tradition, our Master Distiller chose to finish this tequila in casks of rhum agricole, an artisanal rum from the island of Martinique. The essence of this rum distilled from fresh sugarcane juice remains in the wooden casks and helps give the tequila its unique profile.
(Value $2,900)
A truly unique piece. Beyond its beautiful teal color decanter, its majestic flavor comes from a very rare variety of agave: the papalote agave. This plant grows wild in the Mountain Range of the State of Guerrero, where the notes combine the sea’s climate and flavor with the green forests’ freshness. Amazing collector bottle and a taste of a speciality tequila.
(Value $600)
To celebrate our legacy, we’ve created our first decanter completely painted in our distinctive cobalt blue color. Inspired by dandelion seeds being carried by the wind, its feathered motifs embody Clase Azul México’s expansion across the world.
(Value $2,500)
Also known as “Edición Indígena-Mazahua” (Mazahua Edition) due to the bottle design’s tribute to the culture, this is an ultra-premium añejo tequila made from Tequilana Weber Blue Agave. Its intense amber color and layered aromas are a result of an extended period of aging.
(Value $500)
It’s never too late to live like a rockstar!
Donated By: Erik & Natasha Altman and Stanly Ranch
Estimated Value: $5,000
Off the rolling vineyards, there’s a place called Napa Valley, that’s where you wanna go, to get away from it all….massage in the vines, wine drinks melting in your hand, you’ll be falling in love to the rhythm of a steel drum band, down in Napa Valley.
• Two night stay at Stanly Ranch in Napa Valley
• Dinner for two at onsite award winning restaurant Bear
• Two 60-minute massages
Estimated Value: priceless
You’ll be sittin’ on the dock of the bay, watching the tide roll away, but not wastin’ any time! Enjoy two nights on a luxury floating home on South Forty Dock in Sausalito, an exclusive houseboat community.
This stylishly restored floating home sleeps 4, includes kayaks, and a small rowboat. Take a spin in your water toy of choice, enjoy a spa day for two at Cavallo Point, and dine at the famous Sushi Ran.
Details:
• Two nights on the houseboat
• Gift card to Sushi Ran for $250
• Gift card from Cavallo Point Spa
• 60 minute massage + 60 minute facial for two
• lunch for two in the Tea Bar
Donated By: Anonymous And Tyler & Tolan Florence
Estimated Value: $6,000
We’re going to rock around the court tonight…and you know what keeps rockstars cool? Their fans! VIP parking, seats, and eats fit for a rockstar are handled for four.
Roll into your 2 VIP parking spots at Chase Center to start your evening at the luxurious steakhouse, Miller & Lux. After dinner, the four of you move onto the main event…
Hailed as a playground for the Bay’s very own rockstars, Chase Lounge provides an opulent dining, drinking and game-watching experience. Immerse yourself in an array of all-inclusive options, from carving stations, organic salads and decadent desserts—sure to be something for the whole band. Your experience in the lounge will be remembered for years to come and grants you direct access to your seat (Section 3, Row A2, seats 9-12) mere meters behind the Warriors bench.
Notes and Restrictions: Game date to be mutually agreed upon between the donor and the winner, within the 2023-2024 season. Additional restrictions may apply.
Geographic Expeditions private curated travel for a couple or family fo four Donated By: Geographic Expeditions and Biz & Livia Stone
Estimated Value: $27,000
A pioneer of travel to enriching, remote, and challenging destinations since 1982, Geographic Expeditions (GeoEx) provides handcrafted journeys to the world’s most astonishing places. GeoEx travelers love their thoughtful, tailored family adventures; GeoEx looks forward to crafting a trip that delights you! You can select a trip to one of these destinations:
Galapagos for a family of four:
• Explore a different island every day in the company of expert naturalist guides.
• See a mind-boggling array of unique wildlife, from rare tortoises and blue-footed boobies to white-tipped reef sharks and lava lizards.
• Go snorkeling with whole colonies of playful, fearless sea lions or comb the shore for marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs, and the occasional penguin.
• GeoEx is a proud supporting member of the International Galápagos Tour Operators Association, a nonprofit association of travel companies, conservation organizations, and other groups that seeks lasting protection of the Galápagos Islands.
Restrictions and Notes: The donated item is one trip for a family of four persons (land cost only, sharing accommodation) to either the Galápagos or Mexico City or one trip for two adults (land cost only, sharing accommodation) to Alaska, and is based upon availability at the time of booking. The winner’s trip must be booked prior to December 31, 2023. Prize value is approximately $27,000; this will vary based on the trip the winner selects. International airfares, supplements, holiday season surcharges, internal airfares not explicitly included, and other en route expenses to/from the destination are not included. Please see specific inclusions and exclusions detailed in the itineraries. Acceptance of the winner on the trip is conditioned upon approval by our office (e.g. if the person has an unstable medical condition,
Mexico City for a family of four:
• Explore the Toltec site of Teotihuacán, one of the most important Mesoamerican sites in the Americas.
• Watch the sunrise over the Valley of Teotihuacán on a private hot-air balloon ride.
• Experience an expert guided, private visit to the National Anthropology Museum.
• Venture into the canals of Xochimilco by trajinera (traditional colorful boat)
• Delve into Mexico’s gastronomic delights on a night tour of four traditional taquerías.
Alaska for two adults:
• Exquisite remote mountain lodge—only accessible by plane or boat—for the ultimate Alaska adventure.
• Experience pristine wilderness: jaw-dropping mountains, enormous glaciers, temperate rainforests, and breathtaking fjords.
• Join expert guides and bush pilots to spot incredible wildlife, from strolling brown bears to impressive caribou.
• Enjoy a range of activities, including hiking, glacier trekking, birdwatching, and cooking classes.
they may not be accepted for the trip). The winner is subject to Geographic Expeditions’ normal booking terms and conditions. The winner may transfer this prize to another individual. However, the winner may not be entitled to any financial remuneration, should they not be able to book for any reason prior to December 31, 2023. Additionally, any difference between the stated approximate retail value and the actual value of the trip at the time will not be awarded. Employees of Geographic Expeditions, Inc., and its respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotional agencies, and the immediate families of each are not eligible to be winners of this prize.
Estimated Value: $20,000-$28,000
You’re flying business class, up in the sky, sipping champagne, and living life in the fast lane! FlightGuru.com brings you the luxury of traveling to any major Western European hub with private clubs at both origin and destination. You and three companions will be jet setting in style and comfort!
• Four Business Class Tickets to Western Europe
• Private Airport Club at Origin and Destination
Fine print: Congratulations to the winner of a FlightGuru.com donated vacation from a major U.S. gateway to any major Western European gateway. The winner will have the benefit of airline private clubs at both origin and destination and will travel transatlantic with a companion in Business Class or Business/First Class lie flat beds on a major domestic or international airline.
Upon identification of the winner, a personalized certificate will be issued along with the FlightGuru Concierge name and contact information. He/she will arrange flights and accommodation and will be available throughout the travel experience to assist with the experience.
Certificate holder will select destination city, locality and desired dates. FlightGuru will select best available major airline for the route. For best choices, 60 days notice to Flight Guru is requested. Booking must be made by 11/30/2023 and travel dates of 12/15/2023 to 1/15/2024 and 12/15/2024 to 1/15/2025 are excluded. Extended trips and open jaw flights available at additional cost. Certificate has no monetary value and only available for service offered. Please contact Bruce Hall for the booking contact – (925) 787-5277 or Bruce @ AlphaFlightGuru.com
Our core values at Marin Primary & Middle School are rooted in the importance of developing character through courage, inspiring curiosity, and fostering a connected community. The MP&MS learning journey amplifies each child’s inherent strengths, helping them to build the intellectual skills, social awareness, and emotional courage that will serve them throughout their lives.
As we work to prepare our students for success in school and in life, we strive to model the spectrum of socio-economic diversity beyond our campus. In keeping with the school’s mission and values, gifts to this fund are the foundation of permanently restricted dollars for tuition assistance. Our commitment to a vibrantly diverse student body is at the center of this initiative, paving the way for greater access to students with financial need now and into the future.
The Fund a Need, celebrated tonight with the paddle raise, allows us to dream big. Not only will it enrich our school community, but it will demonstrate our commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. We are proud to be renewing our commitment to share our outstanding school with students who could not otherwise afford to attend.
Every year, all proceeds generated from the Fund a Need at our auction go to this fund. We hope that you and other families will choose to raise your paddle to help. Your donated dollars are 100% tax deductible as charitable gifts.
Please join us by raising your paddle!
All sales are final and no exchanges or refunds are possible. Many items have specific conditions such as time limits, availability, etc. The buyer is responsible for being aware of exclusions, time limits, requirements, etc. stated on gift certificates or in item descriptions.
Please enjoy tonight's events knowing we will not conduct check-out this evening. All receipts, merchandise and gift certificates will be available for pick-up at MP&MS after 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
All bidders must have a bid number. To enter a bid, the bidder should hold their bid card up until acknowledged by the auctioneer. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. An acknowledged bid constitutes a binding commitment by the bidder to buy the item. In the event of a dispute between bidders, MP&MS shall have sole and final discretion, either to determine the successful bidder, or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute. When an item specifies multiple users or recipients, bidders are deemed to be bidding for one recipient only unless otherwise stated and acknowledged by the auctioneer. Thus, for these items, multiple bidders with equal bid amounts are recognized at one time.
Many live items lend themselves to group bidding known as consortia. This type of bidding allows one person to bid on behalf of a group. A consortium should be formed prior to the event, and a maximum bid amount should be decided before the start of the auction. The authorized bidder for the group bids with his or her number and is recorded as the winner if their bid is the highest. The authorized consortium bidder is responsible for the full payment of the item(s) the evening of the auction.
It is the committee’s intent to describe accurately all catalogue items with the information provided by our generous contributors. Marin Primary & Middle School does not appraise or estimate the fair market value of auction items and donors have furnished all statements of value appearing in the catalog. In determining the tax deductibility of items purchased at the auction, Revenue Ruling #67-246 issued August 4, 1988 reminds buyers that no tax deduction is allowable except to the extent that the taxpayer can show that his or her payment exceeded fair market value at retail of the item or service received.
MP&MS reprints the above information to exercise its responsibility to fully inform its supporters of the applicable tax law, but is not responsible for the tax consequences of these transactions. Please consult your tax advisor regarding any applicable laws.
California law (Civil Code Title 1.2, Sale of Fine Prints) provides for the written disclosure of certain information concerning fine prints, photographs, and sculptures before selling such items. As stated in section 1742.6 (Exemption of Charitable Organizations), MP&MS disclaims any knowledge of the information specified in Section 1744 and claims exemption from the disclosure requirements of this title.
By the buyer’s purchase, the buyer waives any claim for liability against Marin Primary & Middle School, its elected and appointed officials, members and employees, sponsors, volunteers connected with the auction, and/or the donor of the item. Neither Marin Primary & Middle School nor the donor is responsible for any personal injuries or damage that may result from the use of the property or services.