Spring Party and Auction to support our Teachers’ Wish List
Live Auction & Sponsorship Booklet
on historic Sullivan’s Island
“Porter-Gaud
makes me happy because I have lots of friends and everything we do is fun. Even the food makes me happy. I feel like I’m at home”. -Connor Doherty, 4th grade
Why I
Porter-Gaud
“Porter-Gaud
has been and will continue to be a great learning experience from my classes to my friendships. It is unlike any other and I’m here for it.” -KomavI Blake, 9th grade
“This summer I had an idea to start an Eco-Club. The very first week of school my teachers helped me with the idea. Now the club is thriving & we are making a difference for our planet. ” -Grayson Harari, 7th grade
Raise your Paddle! Porter-Gaud’s commitment to a diverse student body enhances our children’s potential to be successful. True to our mission, tonight’s paddle raise supports the Equity and Inclusion Endowed Fund to ensure every child that attends Porter-Gaud has access to the full PG experience. Your support contributes to new uniforms, tutoring, class trips and field trips, club and academic programs such as Youth In Government or Model UN, and extended day. We are Cyclones!
Goldbug Sponsors $5,000
In Kind Donor
Ft. Moultrie Sponsors
$2,500
In Kind Donor
Station 22 Sponsors
$1,000
In Kind Donor
Ben SAywer Sponsors $500
Item # 1
woodhouse spa party
Whether you are celebrating a 50th Birthday or just enjoying a girls day out, your party will be treated like royalty at the most desirable day spa in Charleston. • Experience a tranquil, transformational environment that is both memorable & healthful. A dedicated spa team will ensure that your visit enhances your wellbeing. Upon entering, you are treated to a luxurious robe & reflexology sandals that release the day’s stresses. • Private VIP and Social Room for you and your guests to relax, sip champagne and enjoy a decadent private buffet. • Enjoy 8 relaxing spa services that are 50 minutes in duration (or 2 services each for 4 guests total). Services include: Swedish Massage, Maya Chia Facial, Charleston Pedicure, Charleston Manicure. • Take home goodie bags will help you & your friends take the spa home with you. • Restrictions: Weekday party based upon availability. • 20% gratuity not included • Expiries one year from purchase • Available at the Mt Pleasant or new downtown Charleston Westedge location.
vip spa day for 8 at the woodhouse spa Donated by: kimberly powell Value:
$ 2,000
Item # 2
A dream day Offshore
Enjoy a full day off shore fishing charter provided by King’s Blue Charters based out of Mt. Pleasant, SC. Ride out in style on Two Weeks’ Notice, a 4 stateroom, 68’ Viking operated by Captain Travis Waits and First Mate Ronnie Burbage – a crew with over 20 years experience. Whether it is for business or pleasure, King’s Blue Charters will help you make memories that will last a life time.
A day of fishing on the seas in a Luxurious 68’ Viking Donated by: Value:
$3,200
The Naylor Family
The Details: • Winner receives full day charter out of Patriot’s Point from 5am-5pm, up to 6 guests. • All licenses, equipment, bait and tackle and ice will be provided. • Crew will clean and bag your catch. Please bring cooler to transport your catch. • Bottled water provided. Guests may bring food and beverages beer and wine only and no glass. • Charter may be cancelled at any time by Capt due to inclement weather however guests will be contacted to reschedule. *No charters from Nov – March and certain dates restricted due to fishing tournaments *Gratuity for Capitan and crew not included
Item # 3
Family fun in washington D.C.
The Details: • August 29th & 30th 2020 • In the shadow of the White House, spend 2 nights at Washingon’s most historic & memorable hotel - The Willard Intercontinental. • Watch the World Series Champions, the Washinton Nationals, as they take on the Philidelphia Phillies. • Go behind the scenes with a Producer at CNN, see the DC political set, the news room, the production studio & watch as on-air personalities prepare to go live. • Ride on an armored military vehicle & see tanks & other equipment during a once-a-year exhibit by the National Museum of Americans in Wartime. • Tour the majestic monuments and landmarks that make our nation’s capital one of the most beautiful cities in the world. • Dine at the Old Ebbit Grill - dine in the same room as famous members of congress, present & past, & former presidents Ulysses S. Grant, Andrew Johnson, Grover Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt & Warren Harding. The Old Ebbitt brings history to life.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 4 to experience the capitAl Donated by:
The Sobich Family & National Museum of Americans
Value:
Priceless
Item # 4
dove hunt in ARgentina
Migrate south to Arroyito, Argentina for five days of world class dove shooting at a premier wingshooting outfitter. Arroyito is located 80 miles outside of Cordoba and considered one of the best dove hunting spots on the planet! This is a hunt of a lifetime! All field guides, meals, rooming, transfers to and from the fields, and beverages (alcoholic and non alcoholic)
5 Nights & 10 hunts for 5 people in gorgeous Argentina Value:
Approximately $14,000.
Not included in this package are airfare, licenses (approximately $65 per person per day), gun rental for those not wishing to bring their own ($75/day), shells (approximately $15 per box) and tips, transportation to and from airport ($100 per hunter) The Details: • The hunt MUST be taken “WITHIN 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE” without a rebooking fee. • Hunt’s purchased at these fund raising events are not transferable without the express written consent of the outfitter’s agent, “Brian & Kristy Espy.” • The hunts are scheduled on A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. • It is important that the hunt purchaser contact Mr. Brian Espy and Mrs. Kristy Espy immediately (within two (2) weeks) after purchasing the hunt.
Item # 5
Original Art by an award winning artist
Laura Lloyd Fontaine lives in Charleston, SC and is recognized for her large, impressionist landscapes of the Lowcountry. She refers to it as “contemporary impressionism with a traditional flair”. Her process of painting is quite unique. She prepares her canvas with a foundation of Venetian Plaster, which is ground marble. She has many years of working with plaster in her earlier years when she worked with faux finishes. The technique of painting on plaster with many layers of glazes gives her paintings its beautiful glow. Laura finds that by working on a textured surface, she is able to layer color to create the depth of atmosphere. In 2015, Laura was chosen as the Featured Artist of Kiawah’s renown magazine, Kiawah Island Legends.
In 2018, Laura was commissioned to paint Drayton Hall to be auctioned off in the Spring of 2019 to raise money for the Preservation Trust. She was deeply honored to be the first artist to be chosen to paint and sketch the beautiful historical home since the 1800s. Her current painting, “Forever Blessed” is painted with the same techniques that make her an acclaimed artist. Inspired by the light of the Lowcountry, this painting will be the perfect centerpiece to any home’s decor.
“Forever Blessed” Original painting by Laura Lloyd Fontaine Donated by:
Laura Lloyd Fontaine
Value:
$4,800
Item # 6
Dream trip for 2 in NYC
Take a break from reality and experience a magical weekend in the Big Apple. A perfect romantic retreat, or once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for any entertainment lovers out there.
experience the bright lights of broadway in style! Donated by:
The Murphy & Apple Families Tom & Ariel Trouche
Value:
Priceless
• Spend two nights at the luxurious boutique hotel, The Benjamin, Walking distance from Broadway & Rockafeller Center • Dine at a NY Times Fave, The National Bar and Dining Room. Enjoy foods prepared by Geoffrey Zakarian, Food Network Celeb Chef. • Go behind the scenes for 2 VIP tickets to the The Colbert Show including a VIP entrance and access to the best seats • Experience Broadway’s finest performance, Hamilton! You will get the best seats available. The Details: • A date must be picked at least one month in advance • Colbert tapes Mon-Fri • Dining at The National Bar and Dining Room is based on a $200 gift certificate to be used for Dinner or Brunch. Please specify which so reservations can be made.
Item # 7
Championship Golf in Scotland
The birthplace of golf and the British Open, Scotland is a golfers’ dream destination. The most popular & famous are the links courses that have evolved on sandy coastal strips which, centuries ago, were beneath the sea. This Experience Includes: • 2 rounds of golf for 2 on your choice of 6 select golf courses: Kingsbarns Golf Links, Prestwick Golf Club Links, St Andrews Links’ Castle Course, Royal Troon Golf Club, Carnoustie Golf Links’ Championship Course, or Fairmont St Andrews’ Torrance Course • 4-night stay in a standard Fairmont room at the Fairmont St Andrews Resort with full Scottish breakfast for 2 •5-day rental of a mid-size car with automatic transmission •Winspire booking & concierge service •Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability and hotel may be substituted for comparable or better property. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Ground transportation is not included unless where specified.
2 Days of Golfing & a Stay for 2 at the Fairmont st. Andrews Value:
$3,395
Item # 8
Cruise aBoard the Sandra C!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a 3 hour afternoon or evening harbor cruise aboard the newly renovated, luxurious 73 foot yacht, the Sandra C. You and up to 13 guests will be pampered by a private bartender and wait staff as you are served an incredible selection of mouth-watering hors d’oeurves and plenty of refreshing beverages.
get pampered on the charleston harbor with 13 friends! Donated by: Hank & Sandra Cheves Value:
$3,750
Take in the beauty of the Charleston Harbor as you lounge on the outside deck, the flybridge, or in the climate controlled salon. Sunsets, downtown Charleston, and dolphins playing in the wake will be just some of what you see. The Details: • Great for couples, a family evening, or a girl’s night out! • Dates available: May 10-June 20 and Sept 1-Oct 30
Item # 9
Graduation Seats
Why sit behind the tallest dad at school for your child’s high school graduation? No need to arrive 2 hours in advance to secure a good seat either. This package entitles you to 6 front-row seats for Porter-Gaud’s May 2020 Graduation You will also receive one parking space reserved for your family. Make this monumental event even more memorable with the best seats in the house! Automatic Parent of the Year Award!
Be front & Center for your child’s big day!
The Details: • 6 Front Row Graduation Seats • A VIP parking spot for the event • A Framed Senior Class Picture
Value:
Priceless
Item # 10
luxe San Francisco & Napa
The ultimate san francisco & napa experience Donated by: Value:
$4,000
the Kirby Family
This dream vacation for two includes the best that San Francisco and Napa has to offer: • 3 nights at a gorgeous private loft in downtown San Francisco. • Dining at two of San Fran’s top restaurants: • Kokkari - recently described as “the best Greek restaurant anywhere – even Greece,” Kokkari has received accolades & awards from Zagat, Michelin & more. • A16 – James Beard award winner, A16 turns out some of California’s best Southern-Italian inspired foods. • A Day in Napa with a private car and driver, enjoying unique behind-the-scenes experiences and tastings at top wineries and gourmet lunch at an award-winning Napa restaurant. • Shramsburg Winery - known for fabulous sparkling wine, Shramsburg is one of the oldest and most beautiful vineyards in the valley. • Quintessa Winery – known for stunning reds, the 2016 Quintessa was awarded 97 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate • Bistro Don Giovanni – awarded an A rating by the Michelin Guide and recommended for “Incredible Napa people-watching and superbly consistent Italian food.”
Item # 11
the Water room “Retreat”
Bring your friends or colleagues for a morning of relaxation at The Water Room. (A Private Room will be completely closed off for this special event)
• Level 4 Pedicure for 7 people • Our most luxurious service in Partnership with True Botanicals • True Botanicals Resurfacing body mask • Extended massage • True Botanicals Muscle Release Aromatherapy • TWR signature gift upon arrival • Champagne or mimosas included (based on timing) The Details: • Approx. 2-3 hour duration to complete all services • *Must be booked 2 weeks in advance • *Seasonal blackout dates may apply • *Gratuity included
“Retreat” with 6 of your friends with luxe True Botanicals Donated by: Value:
$1,200
The Water Room
Item # 12
luxury in Deer Valley
Consistantly ranked as one of the top ski resorts in North America by SKI Magazine Readers, Deer Valley is famous for it’s grooming, service, lodging & kid-friendly environment! This Deer Valley Condo has 4 bedrooms & 5 baths located mid mountain at Silver Lake at The Chateaux, just steps from Silver Lake Lodge & 5 lifts to get you anywhere in Deer Valley. The condo easily sleeps 2 families with children. There’s a large family room & kitchen in a full service building with concierge, ski shop, heated pool, hot tub & restaurant.
4 Nights in a 4 Bedroom Condo Mid Mountain & Steps to the Slopes Donated by: The Fortson Family Value:
$15,600
4 Bedrooms all ensuite bathrooms. • 1 bedroom with 1 king • 2 bedrooms with 2 queen beds • 1 bedroom with 1 queen bed Deer Valley Utah is only 45 minutes from Salt Lake City–a skiers only resort but Park City/Canyons allow both boarding and skiing & are next door. The Details: • 4 Nights available any weekend Except for Christmas Holidays 2020 & PG Spring Break 2021. • Good for 2020-2021 Ski Season. • Dates must be determined before June 1, 2020.
Buy A Spot We have 5 one-of-a-kind experiences that you can “buy a spot� to enjoy with friends & other parents in our Porter-Gaud community! You can purchase 1 spot...or 2...or even 10! bring your friends & make it an event to remember!!!! Look for the Buy A Spot Table to sign up!
THE FINE PRINT
CHECK-IN • At Check-In you will receive your auction catalog with your bidder card (and assigned bidder number) for the live auction. CHECK-OUT AND PAYMENT • Feel free to change your method of payment via the Mobile Auction link you received via email or visit https:// www.32auctions.com/porterpalooza2020 • Payment will be made to your credit card on file unless you reach out to an authorized volunteer to change the method of payment. • All accepted bids are final and not retractable. All items won in the Live and Silent Auctions must be paid for in full. No exceptions. SILENT AUCTION & BUY A SPOT • The Silent Auction & Buy a Spot will be available online on Friday, March 6th and will close at 9pm on Friday, March 13th. • Just click the link emailed and begin bidding! • If you did not receive a link for some reason, please key in this link: https://www.32auctions.com/porterpalooza2020 LIVE AUCTION/PADDLE RAISE • To enter a bid, raise your bidder number towards the Auctioneer. A bid is recognized only when formally acknowledged and called by the Auctioneer. • Each bid legally obligates the bidder to pay that bid price in full if his/her bid is deemed the high bid by the Auctioneer. The highest bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer must pay in full at the end of the auction. • If the Auctioneer determines that an opening or any subsequent bids are not commensurate with the value of the item offered, he may reject the same and/or withdraw the items for sale. • The Auctioneer reserves the right to announce conditions of sales at any time. In the event of dispute, the Auctioneer will have the final word. RESERVES • In accordance with general auction practices, some auction items are offered for sale on a contractual basis through a third-party provider. These items have a reserve price, which is a hidden minimum price or a price above which proceeds can be generated. • Porter-Gaud School, the Porter-Gaud Parents Association, its agents, representatives, volunteers, etc. (hereinafter, collectively referred to as “PG”) are not responsible for the fulfillment of any auction item provided through the third-party provider. All disputes, changes, alterations, etc. must be handled directly between the winning bidder and the third party provider. All such information will be provided to the successful bidder with the auction item. • Silent auction items are donated by outside parties, PG is not responsible for nor does PG guarantee the representations made by outside parties regarding any details of the silent auction items. All items are As-Is. ITEM PICK-UP • All items (including Items that have been on display) may be picked up at the end of the evening. Ensure that you pick up all gift certificates at the tables by the exit. • In the event that the bidder cannot pick up the auction item at the time of the event, the items will be held for a week. GENERAL INFORMATION • All sales are final. Everything is sold “as is.” No exchanges or refunds are possible. • Unless otherwise specified, all auction items and services must be used by March 13, 2021. Donors and buyers arrange dates and times. • The Auction committee makes no express or implied warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property or services, and in no event will it be responsible for the correctness of description, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty of description, genuineness, authenticity, condition or value of the property or services; no statement in the catalog or made at the sale or in the bill of sale or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability. • Item valuations are donor estimates and not warranted by the Auction committee. • By his or her purchase, the buyer waives any claim for liability against either Porter-Gaud School or the donor; and neither Porter-Gaud School nor the donor is responsible for any personal injuries or damages to property that may result from the utilization of the property or services sold. • Consult your tax advisor regarding any tax deductions. • Travel is not included unless stated. • No un-chaperoned minors may use auction items or services. Hotel and all other reservations are on a space available basis and subject to blackouts.
“Whether
on the stage, in a sailboat, on the court, in class,, or serving the community, my peers, teachers, & coaches never let me settle, They encouraged me to reach new heights in every aspect of my life.”
“Everyone
at PG shows their kindness & generosity on a daily basis. I’m blessed to be at a school where generosity is displayed by all!” -Leah Howard, Lower School faculty
-Lillian Holland ‘19
Why I Porter-Gaud “Being
a part of a caring community that celebrates each individual’s strengths & provides the tools needed to improve and grow is truly a blessing.” -Tracey Castle, Upper School faculty
Mr. Bergman & Mr. Renton inspired me. They are truly so amazing & they have taught me more than I could have imagined. Without them, I wouldn’t have ever discovered my love for computer science. -Sara Burns Gibson ‘21