Mission Statement At The Green Vale School, we inspire and challenge Pre-Nursery through 8th Grade students to be their best, cultivating intellect, character, and confidence as a foundation for success. We are a joyful school community where every child is known.
The Committee Co-Chairs:
Live Auction
Suzy Dubuque Natalie O'Brien Eileen Otto
Nina Morton Bliss Smith
Parents Association: Puja Ahuja, President Lauren Aryeh, VP of Events
Decor Kirsten Isaksen Benjamin '94 Jordan Jollon
Silent Auction Chelsea Deng Ashley Levien Dooley '01 Courtney Geisel Elizabeth Kakar Ashleigh Shaheen Amy Sprung Julie Zarou
Board of Trustees President
Christopher L. Garcia
Vice Presidents
Todd Edgar Kearney H. Staniford
Treasurer
Jeffrey L. Busconi
Secretary
James M. Beard Kate Doerge Gwendolyn M. Gillies Michelle Elliott Gokey John A. Koski Duo Liu (Emma Qin) Melissa A. Meister
Sharon L. Crane
EX OFFICIO Jesse N. Dougherty Puja Ahuja
William W. Morton, Jr. ‘84 Heather Nielsen Valerie Ohrstrom Brendan O’Brien Emily R. Pidot Hari R. Rajan Taylor T. Robinson ‘98 Tommy Rueger
Sponsors and Patrons Sponsors Allison & Matthew Abbott Susie & Charlie Anderson Sharon & Darrell Crane Beth & Corbin Day Carolina & Thomas de Neufville Brian & Ashley Levien Dooley '01 Dalith & Todd Edgar EWS and Company Foundation
Amy & Christopher Garcia Michelle & Tim Gokey Karen Chen & Cheng Ji Lyndsey & Austin Laverty Kathleen & Peter Martelli Jocelyn & Gordon Moodie Ginger & Henry Morriello Heather & Nick Nielsen Natalie & Brendan O’Brien
Arianne & Hugh O'Kane '93 Eileen & Jonathan Otto Lin Pan Preethi & Hari Rajan Amy & Adam Sprung Kearney & Dan Staniford '87 Christine & Janis Vitols Spencer & Roshy Vultaggio
Patrons Puja & Sanjay Ahuja Michele & Lance Alstodt Samantha & John Amante Debbie & Peter Bokolas Anne & Micky Chun Alexa & Ronny Dickman Kate & Chad Doerge '89 Jennifer Frigger-Latham Andrea & Jet Ivezi John & Gabrielle DeMatteis Keller '97
Pamela & Patrick Keneally Jeffy & John Koski Meredith Brown & Jesse Lebus Chiara & James Mai Susan & Jeff Moore Amanda & Daniel Moritz Kimberly & John O'Kane '99 Ashley & Ogden Phipps '93 Missy & Flip Pidot '91
Olga & Roman Podpirka Christin & Thomas Rueger Ashleigh & Brett Shaheen Tanya & Brian Sheehan Bliss & Baldwin Smith '84 Elizabeth & Peter Spinelli Sara & Jay Sullivan Nicole & Shah Tehrany Amelia & Richard Varela Vincent Virbukas & Barbara Jurim-Virbukas '93
Auctioneer International entertainer and auctioneer Tom Stebbins has raised millions at live events and galas. Tom utilizes his Ivy League MBA, his work as a Club Med entertainer, and his background in television to systematically build seamless fundraising events.
Auction Rules All sales are final and are subject to terms and conditions stipulated by the donor at the time of donation. No exchanges or refunds on auction items or services are permitted. All items and services have been donated to The Green Vale School and are sold by the School and not by the donor. All items and services are non-transferable. All auction items and services must be used by November 2023 unless otherwise specified. If so, stipulated dates and times are to be arranged at the mutual convenience of donor and buyer. Restaurant donations do not include tax, gratuity or liquor unless specifically stated. The Green Vale School warrants neither the quality nor the value of items and services auctioned. Descriptions of items and services have been made with reasonable effort to be accurate. All items are sold "as is" and "where is" and without warranty or representation of any kind to the accuracy of the description, genuineness, authenticity, condition, quality or fitness for any purpose. Dollar values are estimates provided by the donor and are not warranted by The Green Vale School for tax purposes or fair market value. By participating in this auction, each bidder recognizes and agrees that none of The Green Vale School, the donor of the property or services or anyone assisting in the auction shall be liable for any occurrence resulting from the use of auctioned items or services sold. The amount that may be deductible for tax purposes by a successful bidder with respect to any item or service is limited to the excess of the amount paid by the successful bidder for the item or service over the fair market value of the package. The Purchaser will be liable for damage to any item purchased at this auction. LIVE AUCTION: The highest bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer shall be the Purchaser. The Auctioneer shall have the sole and final authority to re-offer and resell the item or service in the event of a dispute. LIVE and SILENT AUCTION: All auction items must be paid in full by December 4, 2022.
The Live Auction Order of Lots 1. A Day at the Bronx Zoo 2. Trading Places - Head of School for The Day (Child) 3. David Gulden ‘87 - Framed African Wildlife Photograph & Cocktail Book 4. Private Charter for 24 Passengers with a Touch Tank, Food & Wine 5. Summer Dreaming at Pierce Camps 6. Trading Places - Head of School for The Day (Parent) 7. Seven Days in Nantucket 8. A Piece of History: Framed Harry Benson Photograph
A Day at the Bronx Zoo Explore the zoo like a true VIP! You and five guests will embark on an all-day unique adventure which will include many experiences not offered to the public.
Your group will enjoy: 2-hour private "Animal Ambassador" tour, an entertaining & educational adventure that offers insider access and up-close animal encounters "Celebrity safari" - traveling the zoo in electric tour cart Speciality dining experience for lunch at The Watering Hole Wild Discovery Tour complete with an exciting animal encounter such as feeding a giraffe Parking for two vehicles + food and shopping discounts Unlimited access to the zoo's special rides and attractions Giant plush animal, blanket, sweatshirt, and books Conservation Patron level membership Donor: Lili & Ambrose Monell and Nina & Will Morton
Trading Places - Head of School for The Day (Child) Let your child be the envy of all, and walk in the Head of School’s shoes for the day!
This experience includes: Sitting in the Head’s chair for a photo opportunity and social media post Walking around campus with Dr. Dougherty Getting a peek at some secret areas, helping monitor security cameras and riding around in the Security golf cart Writing a memo to the entire school Enjoying a special lunch with your class at the Head of School’s residence Announcing a dress down day
David Gulden ‘87 - Framed African Wildlife Photograph & Cocktail Book Wildlife photographer David Gulden was born and raised in New York, graduating from Green Vale in 1987. Today, he lives with his wife and two daughters in Karen, Kenya. David first visited Africa with his father when he was fifteen years old. The winner will take home a black and white framed photograph of “Leopard Descending”Masai Mara, 18” x 27” / 25” x 34” and a signed cocktail book. Donor: David Gulden - Photography
Private Charter for 24 Passengers with a Touch Tank, Food & Wine CHRISTEEN, a 60-foot gaff-rigged sloop, is the oldest oyster sloop in America and a National Historic Landmark. CHRISTEEN was originally built in 1883 for Captain William Smith for harvesting oysters in Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor. Over her 125 years, CHRISTEEN served not only as an oyster dredge but also as a cargo carrier and live-aboard between Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. CHRISTEEN’s new mission is to serve as a floating classroom for The WaterFront Center. Your group of 24 will get to sail aboard the CHRISTEEN to enjoy: Educational tour about maritime history, marine science, coastal ecology, the oyster industry and aquaculture with Coast Guard certified captains Catered dinner by Taco Bay with taco and salsa boxes Two bottles of champagne and six bottles of wines from The Tipsy Duck Donor: The Amante, Gumprecht & Moore Families, Nina and Will Morton, and The Tipsy Duck
Summer Dreaming at Pierce Camps Spend your summer at Pierce Camps! The winner of this item may choose to attend summer day camp for 8 weeks here on Long Island or attend a 4-week session at Pierce Camp Birchmont in New Hampshire for sleepaway camp! Day Camp Experience: Pierce Country Day Camp starts on June 29 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Each day brings an extraordinary range of premier athletics, aquatics, arts, and adventure activities that appeal to the interests and abilities of all campers. For the parents, some amazing extras including door-to-door transportation, lunch, drinks & snacks, laundry & towel service, and special events. Sleepaway Camp Experience: Camp Birchmont starts on June 25 and ends July 21. Gives your children the opportunity to begin the transition from the security of home and family to the independence of creating a new “home away from home.” At Birchmont, the highest values are placed on friendship, mutual respect and fun. This offer can be used for summer 2024 if your child is already enrolled for summer 2023.
Trading Places - Head of School for The Day (Parent) Learn what it's like to be Dr. Dougherty as you walk the GVS halls as Head of School for a day.
This experience includes: Sitting in the Head’s chair with your child for a photo opportunity and social media post Walking with your child and Dr. Dougherty around campus Announcing a dress down day Enjoying a special lunch with your child’s class at the Head of School’s residence
Seven Days in Nantucket You and your family will enjoy seven days on this beautiful Nantucket compound! The property features: 4 bedroom main house, 4 bedroom guest house, pool, pool cabana, gym, hot tub and private tennis court Two acre land located near town and just 1/2 mile walk, bike or drive through preservation land to Nantucket’s fabulous south shore beaches Magnificent unobstructed water views west over Miacomet Pond Separate and private guest cottage nestled between the expansive pool area and tennis court to the rear, also overlooking preserved land Donor: The Abbott Family
A Piece of History: Framed Harry Benson Photograph Take home an iconic piece of history. You will win a framed Harry Benson photograph titled "Paul and John, 1964". Featuring Paul McCartney and John Lennon, this framed photo captures the famous pillow fight between The Beatles. You will also receive TASCHEN’s book “Harry Benson. The Beatles“: the best of Harry Benson’s era-defining Beatles portfolio, capturing the Liverpudlian quartet on the road, performing, and coming to terms with skyrocketing fame. Donor: The Otto Family
Title: Paul and John, 1964 Size: 22”x 29” Photograph is signed, titled, dated and numbered 21/25.
Scottish born photojournalist Harry Benson has photographed every U.S. president from Eisenhower to Donald Trump, was just feet away from Bobby Kennedy the night he was assassinated, in the room with Richard Nixon when he resigned, on the Meredith march with Martin Luther King, Jr., next to Coretta Scott King at her husband’s funeral, and on maneuvers with the IRA.
Thank You Suzy Dubuque, Natalie O'Brien, & Eileen Otto And to all of the dedicated parent volunteers who have given their time and talents to ensure the success of Green Vale's Gala. We hope everyone enjoys A Knight on the Blue & Gold Coast!
With Appreciation, The Green Vale School Board of Trustees
Congratulations to Green Vale on its Centennial! Thank you to the faculty, administrators, staff and families who make it such a special place. Sharon, Darrell and Marcello Crane
The partners at Gold Coast Wealth Management would like to thank Green Vale for all the wonderful work it does for the children of Long Island.
We enter this Centennial school year sincerely grateful for the entire Green Vale community. A special thanks to our faculty and staffyour efforts are immeasurable, and we’re so fortunate to have you. Hugh, Ari, Hugh, Jack, Anna, and Teagan
Thank you Green Vale for a great start to the year! The Otto Family
Thank you to the faculty, staff, and administration of GVS for everything that you do. The Rajan Family
Thank you for another amazing year! The tireless dedication to our children demonstrated by the Head of School, great teachers and staff is commendable. We are very fortunate to be part of the GVS community! The Schonfeld Family
Thank you to the entire GVS faculty for filling each day with smiles! The Vultaggio Family
Wishing the entire GVS community another wonderful year! Don & Ilene Vultaggio
hank you to the T Green Vale faculty, staff and entire community for being so welcoming. We’re having a great first year! The Abbott Family
Congratulations to The Green Vale School in its centennial year. We are grateful to be a part of this special community. Cheers! The Anderson Family Susie & Charlie Evelyn ‘22, Margaret ‘23 and Charles ‘26
Thank you to The Green Vale School community and congratulations on 100 years! Love, The de Neufville Family
Thank you to the Green Vale community for offering a joyful and engaging environment for kids to grow! The Ji Family
We are so excited to be apart of The Greenvale School this year! Thank you to all of our teachers for loving us and supporting us every day! The Laverty Family
Thank you to all for making Green Vale such a fun, happy, caring environment that our children get to enjoy everyday. Looking forward to another great year. The Martelli Family
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Thank you Green Vale for 10 amazing years for our boys! We are deeply grateful to the amazing teachers and staff who make GVS so special. Happy Centennial!
The Staniford Family
Thank you, Green Vale Faculty and Staff for an amazing year! The Vitols Family
CONGRATULATIONS GREEN VALE SCHOOL ON YOUR 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION WE THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO TO MAKE SCHOOL SUCH A SPECIAL PLACE THE AMANTE FAMILY
Thank you to the entire GVS faculty & staff for your dedication and everything you do for all our children!
The Bokolas Family
Thank you to the Green Vale School teachers and staff for a wonderful year! With love, The Chun Family
Thank you to all the GVS teachers and staff for a great start to the centennial year. Cheers to 100 more years of GVS! The Doerge Family
We are so lucky to have the best teachers and staff at GVS! You make each day brighter and we love coming to school to be with all of you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Jackson and Austin Keller
Thank you to the GVS faculty and staff for a wonderful start to the school year! The Keneally Family
Thank you to the amazing GVS faculty and staff for creating the most spectacular learning environment for Graham and Andrew.
Love, The Koski Family
Our thanks to the amazing Green Vale faculty, staff, and administration for all that you do to make GVS the best! Love, Jesse, Meredith, Martha, and Clara
Thanks to the amazing Gala Chairs Eileen, Suzy and Natalie! The Moore Family
Thank you to the exceptional faculty and staff at GVS! Every year just keeps getting better! All our love, The Moritz Family
Thank you Green Vale faculty and staff! Our family looks forward to many wonderful years ahead. The O'Kane Family
With gratitude, we salute the excellent administration, faculty, staff and families of The Green Vale School. The Phipps Family
Happy 100, GVS!
The Pidot Family
To The Green Vale Faculty, Staff, Students, Parents, and Alumni,
Wishing you a wonderful centennial celebration! Thank you for ensuring Optima Durant! The Podpirka Family
Cheers to Green Vale! Thank you for all that you have done for our children to make their days brighter. We are forever grateful.
The Sheehan Family
Thank you to our Green Vale Teachers and Staff for making each school day brighter!
The Smith Family
Much gratitude to the Green Vale School staff, faculty & volunteers. We are proud to be part of such a wonderful community! The Spinelli Family Bianca (grade 5) Beau (grade 6)
Thank you GVS Faculty & Team. We appreciate you! Thank you for always taking great care of our children and making school fun!
The Tehrany Family
Music for the evening has been curated by 3rd Grade parent Julie Potash Slavin (aka DJ Hesta Prynn) and her team! www.hestaprynn.com