The Archer Affair Our 17th annual auction and dinner, The Archer Affair, was held on Friday, March 8, 2013 at Santa Monica’s landmark hotel, The Fairmont Miramar. Guests were dazzled early in the evening with nearly 200 beautiful and unique auction items, including the most-coveted – a luxury suite for 12 at the upcoming One Direction concert. And in the midst of friendly bidding wars and delicious tray-passed hors d’oeuvres, a team of Archer parents, faculty and staff members broke out in dance for a flash mob performance to a mix of the latest pop hits. The surprise performance kicked the evening into high gear and the fun continued into the ballroom where local band “Venice” wowed the crowd with the best dance anthems of our time. However, the real gem came when Raise Your Paddle garnered over $172,000 for Financial Aid. In total, the Affair raised over $346,000, which includes funds from an opportunity drawing for a premium cellar of exquisite wines. Congratulations to event chairs, Debby Hopper and Geoffrey Evans, and The Archer Affair team for creating one of the most lively and successful auctions in Archer’s history. Thank you to all who came and supported The Archer Affair and Raise Your Paddle and to our generous event sponsors: An Affair to Remember Sponsors: Caroline* and Lucian Grainge Kathleen Kennedy* and Frank Marshall*
Monte Carlo Sponsor: Anne Josephson*
Cannes Sponsors: Beth* and Joshua Friedman Natalie* and Simon Fuller Earl and Aya Goldberg Latham & Watkins LLP Katy and Stephane Strouk Alexa Tierney Family
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St. Tropez Sponsors: Barbara Bruser* and Richard Clark Ellen Danna Parallax Associates, Inc. Sarah and Ronald Stone Sugerman Communications Group, Inc.
St. Jean Cap Ferrat Sponsors: Ann* and Jim Gianopulos Catherine* and Mark Helm Jeri Okamoto Floyd and Daniel Floyd Catherine and David Wood *Member, Archer Board of Trustees
