United Way of Pierce County's Creating Possibilities Together Gala Program

Gala Creating Possibilities Together

Saturday, May 6, 2023

Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma at Point Ruston Waterfront

Welcome & Thank You

Welcome and thank you for joining us this evening!

As we gather to celebrate our Centennial, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for each and every one of you. Your unwavering support and dedication have been instrumental in our ongoing work to create possibilities together and make a lasting impact on our community.

Together, we have set a bold goal of moving 15,000 ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families out of poverty and into self-sufficiency by 2028. Your generous donations, tireless efforts, and steadfast commitment have helped us make significant strides toward achieving this goal. Through our collaborative efforts, we have been able to provide critical support to 7,800 families facing financial challenges, including access to education, financial coaching, and basic needs, empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and build a brighter future for themselves and their children.

I want to express my deepest appreciation to our dedicated board members, committed staff, and our invaluable community partners for their unwavering support and collaboration. Your passion, expertise, and diligence have been the driving force behind our achievements, and I am truly grateful for your partnership.

On behalf of everyone at United Way of Pierce County, I extend my heartfelt thanks to all our supporters and donors for your incredible generosity, compassion, and commitment to creating positive change in our community. Together, we are making a real difference in the lives of families and individuals facing poverty, and we are truly grateful for your continued support.

Thank you for being a part of our journey and for helping us create possibilities together.

With deepest gratitude,

Dona Ponepinto President and CEO United Way of Pierce County

Greetings! We are honored and grateful to have you join us for our “Creating Possibilities Together” Centennial Gala of United Way of Pierce County!

Tonight, we’re celebrating the legacy of every donor, family, company, and volunteer who have contributed to our mission of fighting poverty for the past 100 years. We’re celebrating YOU!

Since our founding in 1921, we have invested $350 million back into our community. We are proud of the impact we have made, but we know that there is still much work to be done. Poverty has widespread consequences, affecting issues such as crime, unemployment, poor health, domestic violence, isolation, and depression. Our promise to you is to continue leading the fight against poverty for the good of ALL people in our community.

Thanks to your generosity, we have already raised $6.3 million towards our Centennial Campaign’s fundraising goal of $8 million and reached our goal of 25 planned gifts. These funds will support three key impact areas in our fight against poverty: Basic Needs, South Sound 211, and Center for Strong Families. Through these programs, we have been able to provide vital support to over 143,708 individuals for their basic needs, connect 80,087 individuals to resources through South Sound 211, and help over 3,000 individuals participating in Center for Strong Families increase their average monthly income by $1,943.

Our bold goal is to lift 15,000 families out of poverty into financial stability by 2028, one family at a time. We believe that by investing in these key impact areas, we can create real systems and multi-generational change. The return on investment from lifting just 100 households out of poverty increases purchasing power and sales tax by $4.6 million annually into our local community.

As we gather tonight to celebrate our achievements and honor our donors and volunteers, we also humbly ask for your continued support. There is still more to be done, and your contribution can make a real difference in the lives of families and individuals facing poverty in Pierce County. Don’t miss this opportunity to leave a lasting legacy and help shape our future.

On behalf of United Way of Pierce County’s Centennial Committee, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and dedication to our mission. Together, we can continue to create possibilities and build a healthier, more thriving community for all. Thank you for being part of our journey and for your generosity.

With heartfelt thanks,

Debbie Bingham, Todd & Teresa Silver, Jim Walton, Campaign Tri-Chairs

Amanda Westbrooke

Amanda Westbrooke has long been inspired by the gifts of storytelling. For the past decade, Ms. Westbrooke has served as host of TV Tacoma’s CityLine, a weekly economic and cultural affairs program. As a natural educator, here, Ms. Westbrooke wafts and weaves local tradition with urban progress. Her experience includes expertise in human resources, teaching, and curriculum development. She has also served as Director of Education and Outreach for Tacoma Little Theatre and as Strategic Project Manager for Metro Parks.

As a mother to a grown daughter, Olivia, Ms. Westbrooke would be the first to admit the lessons of life have only just begun to tell their story. Her love of gardening, food, films, fashion, opera, and classical music reflects Ms. Westbrooke’s style, grace, and elegance that comes naturally to her role as the host for the Creating Possibilities Together Gala. To inquire about Ms. Westbrooke’s services, kindly email amandawestbrook913@gmail.com.

TONIGHT’S AUCTIONEER Laura Michalek

Fundraising Auctioneer Laura Michalek still relies on the endurance and discipline she possessed at the age of 15, when 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 all of yourself, before and during the event, in a way that most folks wouldn’t expect.” (You can hear Ms. Michalek’s full story about her Marathon win through local NPR affiliate KNKX’s weekly Sound Effect broadcast, Episode #173.) Her style, fundraising insight, and commitment to her clients, and their mission, not only sets her apart, but has also created a career beyond Ms. Michalek’s wildest dreams. “I’ve always been deeply interested in how nonprofits 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.” 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. 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.

Board of Directors, Leadership Team & Staff

Executive Committee

Sebrena Chambers, Chair

Nathe Lawver, Vice Chair

Board Members

Annette Bryan

Louis Cooper, Jr.

Jackie Flowers

Stuart Grover

Steve Harlow

Tanisha Jumper

Shasta Kelley

Tina Vasen, Secretary

Andy Larson, Treasurer

Georgia Lomax

Renee McClain

Joe Martinez

Kristie Nockleby

Mark Pinto

Senior Leadership Team

Dona Ponepinto President and CEO

Faaluaina “Lua” Pritchard

Jon Rossman

Carla Santorno

Eli Taylor

Eileen Walker

Jim Walton

Pete Grignon Chief Financial Officer

Emily Mendez-Bryant Chief Development Officer

Jarrett Brunny VP of Community Impact

Natasha Ashenhurst Marketing Consultant

United Way of Pierce County Staff

Keith Banks

Penni Belcher

Tracy Bomar

Mary Cassidy

Kelvin “KC” Ceasar

Dennise Cervantes

Paige Chapple

Danielle Durand

Todd Girouard

Mike Goodell

Heidi Hansen

David Hill

Jody Dyer Jasinski

Beth Ann Johnson

Billie Johnson

Robyn Jones

Sarah Kirschenbaum

Abigail Lawson

Audrey Lewis

Sarah Lidren

Allison Loft

Deb Macdonald

Leah Martin

Dan McFarland

Christina McLamore

Cynthia Munoz

Shawn Paton

Elizabeth Perez

J’nai Starks

Christie Taylor

Sarah Teague

Lynn Willis

Centennial Tri-Chairs & Committees

Centennial Tri-Chairs

Debbie Bingham

Committee

Frank Hagel

Steve Harlow

Shasta Kelley

Todd & Teresa Silver Jim Walton

Dianna Kielian

Nathe Lawver

Lyle Quasim

Kent Roberts

Mike Rogers

Willie Stewart

Centennial Gala Fundraising Committee

Shasta Kelley

Dianna Kielian

Lua Pritchard

Joe Martinez Eli Taylor

Centennial Gala Internal Committee

Emily Mendez-Bryant, Lead

Dona Ponepinto

Natasha Ashenhurst

Linda Kaye Briggs

Todd Girouard

Pete Grignon

Jody Dyer Jasinski

Robyn Jones

Allison Loft

Leah Martin

Beth Wolfe

Special Thank You to our Centennial Campaign Consultant, Linda Kaye Briggs of The Briggs Group.

Past CEOs

Rick Allen

Howard Boyle

Violette Cruzan

Frank Hagel

Theodore Meyers

Dona Ponepinto (current)

1951 F. Osmers

1952 R. Young

1953 H. Wuestney

1954 R. Faragher

1955 C.R. Nobel

1956 R. Odlin

1957 J. Alden Woodworth

1958 A. Ayrault

1959 L. Titus

1960 H. Baird

1961 H. Baird

1962 C. Pearson

1963 A.E. Saunders

1964 A. VonBoecklin

1965 E. Hudson

1966 W. Kunigk

1967 H. Scott

1968 R. DeLong

1969 L. Gerald Carlisle

1970 R. Stoaks

1971 D. Williams

1972 J. Lassoie

1973 R. Mallon

1974 P. Hogllund

1975 D. Pilkey

Past Board Chairs

1976 L.H. Pedersen

1977 D. Pilkey

1978 B. Thompson

1979 B. Thompson

1980 G. Graves

1982 J. Walton

1982 B. Dammeier

1983 W. Dearborn

1984 R. Carr

1985 Mary Jo Healy

1986 D. Scholes

1987 Jim Tuttle

1988 Jerry Guddat

1989 Carl Alexander

1990 Mildred Baker

1991 Don Spencer

1992 Roger Ottenbach

1993 Jamie Will

1994 Ron Robbel

1995 John Woodworth

1996 Joan Sobba

1997 Roy Kimbel

1998 Kathi Willis

1999 Kent Roberts

2000 Joanne Bamford

2001 Don Johnson

2002 Mark Crisson

2003 Mike Turek

2004 Alan Spence

2005 Linda Gutmann

2006 Jan West

2007 Joanne Coy

2008 Scott Winship

2009 Waylin McCurley

2010 Maddey Murrey

2011 Mike Turek

2012 Jim Krueger

2013 Debra Young

2014 James McCormick

2015 Jamey McCormick

2016 Linda Nguyen

2017 Linda Nguyen

2018 Bill Berry

2019 Bill Berry

2020 Nicole Sherman

2021 Steve Harlow

2022 Steve Harlow

2023 Sebrena Chambers

Past Campaign Chairs

1951 – Present 1951 R. Young

1952 B. Johnson

1953 R. Faragher

1954 R. Odlin

1955 J. Alden Woodworth

1956 T. Steme

1957 D. Hayward

1958 L. Everet Landon

1959 J. Anderson

1960 D.A. Gonyea

1961 N. Rowley

1962 E. Hudson

1963 G. VanderEnde

1964 G. Chase

1965 H. Scott

1966 F. Haines

1967 N. Shera

1968 J. Lassoie

1969 R. Stoaks

1970 D. Williams

1971 R. Mallon

1972 R. Mallon

1973 P. Hoglund

1974 D. Pilkey

1975 F. Hayes

1976 D. Erwin

1977 R. Highsmith

1978 R. Lynch

1979 B. Dammeier

1980 D. Halvorson

1981 P. Wallerich

1982 J. Vineyard

1983 J. Tuttle

1984 W. Dearborn

1985 D. Scholes

1986 B. Gee

1987 J. Will

1988 B. Honeysett

1989 D. Spencer

1990 J. Woodworth

1991 R. Hagenbuch

1992 R. Tennison

1993 J. Terpstra

1994 Binghams

1995 Mike & Susan Worthy

1996 Tom & Judy Hosea

1997 Harold & Bil Moss

1998 D. Johnson

1999 M. Crisson

2000 J. Shoemake

2001 George & Kimi Tanbara

2002 P. Transue

2003 Melanie Dressell

2004 Bog Magee

2005 Jim Walton

2006 Craig Ueland

2007 Donna & Steve Albers

2008 Tim Farrell

2009 John & Connie Landenberg

2010 Bill Gaines

2011 Bruce Dammeier

2012 Mark Lindquist

2013 Steve Cooper

2014 Dianna Kielian

2015 Dianna Kielian

2016 Carla Santorno

2017 Marilyn Strickland

2020 Jackie Flowers & Sue Dreier

2021 Jackie Flowers & Bill Robertson

2022 Jackie Flowers & Bill Robertson

DeAnne Baer

Elizabeth Bailey

Doug Baker

Silvia Barajas

Bruce Baurichter

David Bean

Bill Berry

Michael Bianco-Splann

Dennis Bloom

Chuck Boykin

Megan Bradway

Cathey Brewis

Annette Bryan

Ethelda Burke

Tonya Burnett

Sharon Cagle

Jawana Cain

David Carlson

Sebrena Chambers

Ted Coates

Tara Connell

Felecia Corbin

Louis Cooper, Jr.

JoAnne Coy

Ione Crandall

Mark Crisson

Federico Cruz-Uribe

Lawyer Davis

Jack Davis

Gerald Denman

Alison Diaz

Beverly Dole

Kala Dralle

Past Board Members

1988 – Present

Sue Dreier

Melanie Dressel

Robert Drugge

Elizabeth Dunbar

Stanley Eastberg

Mabel Edmonds

Jerry Ehnat

Virginia Eshelman

Timothy J. Farrell

Michael Ferreira

Diane Fessler

Jackie Flowers

Becky Fontaine

Garry Fujita

Bill Gaines

Audrey Givens

Christine Gleason

Spencer Graham

David Graybill

Lorie Green

Stuart Grover

Rod Hagenbuch

Eric Hahn

Steve Harlow

Sandy Hill

Tom Hilyard

Tim Holmes

Michelle Holmes

Judy Hosea

Tom Hosea

Denny Hunthausen

Linda Hurley Ishem

Ted Inouye

John Jacoby

Benita Johnson

Don Johnson

Grover Johnson

Tanisha Jumper

Shasta Kelley

Dianna Kielian

Roy Kimbel

Paul Knebel

Rod Koon

James Krueger

John & Connie Ladenburg

Andy Larson

Nathe Lawver

Michelle Lee

Bob Lenigan

Matt Levi

Ron Lewis

Mark Lindquist

Dennis Loewe

Georgia Lomax

John Long

Jim Lopez

Jeff Lyon

Major General

Gary Magonigle

Doreen Mailloux

Maureen Malaney

Leah Martin

Thaddeus Martin IV

Joe Martinez

Mark Martinez

Christina Matchett

Past Board Members

1988 – Present

Katherine McAllister

Darren McCallon

Ernie McCarthy

Pat McCarthy

Renee McClain

Jamey McCormick

Mike McCrabb

Amy McFarland

Richard McGrue

Racardo McLaughlin

Richard Meeder

Dewey Miller

Robert Miller

Patty Mortin

Harold Moss

Greg Mowat

Marilyn Mullenax

Madlyn Murrey

Sharon Ness

Ron Newman

Jennifer Nino

Linda Nguyen

John Nichols

Kristie Nockleby

Roger Ottenbach

David Pearson

Nancy Pease Hogan

Robert Penton

Joe Peritore

Elizabeth Perrin

Bonnie Pinckney

Mark Pinto

Faaluaina “Lua” Pritchard

Don Proctor

Linda Proett

Bill Pugh

Lyle Quasim

Dirk Rabdau

John Renforth

Brenda Rogers

Kent Roberts

Ronald Robinson

Rich Rocks

Brenda Rogers

Patty Rose

Jon Rossman

Carol Samberg

Carla Santorno

Kristen Sawin

Col. Wayne Schatz

Harry Schmidt

Kathy Schmidt

Cynthia Shaffer

Nicole Sherman

David Siemens

Deborah Smith

Steven Smith

Dale Sowell

Tom Spilman

Mark Stensager

Tim Sticklet

Jake Stortini

Marilyn Strickland

Jim Tail Dr. Tanbara

Eli Taylor

Ray Tennison

Harry Thacker

John Thompson

Vicki Thompson

Pamela Transue

Michael Turek

Tina Vasen

Coley Veitenhans

Walt Waisath

Eileen Walker

Jim Walton

Art Wang

Chuck Ward

Jean Watley

Shauna Weatherby

Jan West

Patricia Williams

Kathi Willis

Cynthia Winder

Scott Winship

Paul Wiser

Jim Woodard

Cheryl Woodring

David Wrench

Steven Wright

Artee Young

Debra Young

Bob Young

Auction Rules

It’s Time to Raise the Paddle!

Raise your bid number high and join us in supporting our Creating Possibilities Together Centennial Campaign and help to make a difference in the lives of families in our community. With your generous gift of $1,000 or more, you can make a pledge to support our continuing efforts to help families leave poverty behind for good. Pledges can be made in one year or multiple years, up to 5 years, and you can involve your entire family by making a multi-generational gift together.

General Auction Rules

When bidding, hold your paddle high and toward the auctioneer. The highest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the successful bid, thereby obligating the bidder to purchase the item. All sales are final and payment is due prior to leaving the event. There will be no exchanges or refunds unless specified by the donors. In case of dispute, the decision of the auction committee is final.

While the auction committee has attempted to clearly describe the items, all items are sold “as is”. Values set on auction items are estimates, United Way of Pierce County neither warrants nor represents, and shall in no event be responsible for, conditions of property.

By purchasing an item, the buyer waives any claims of liability against either United Way of Pierce County or the donor of property or services, and neither United Way of Pierce County nor the donor are responsible for any personal injuries or damages to property that may result from the utilization of property or services sold.

Please note all restrictions on items or services. Services and events, unless specified otherwise, are to be arranged at the mutual convenience of the donor and buyer.

Auction Item #1

Woodinville, Wine, and Willows for the WIN!

One night for two (2) at the Willows Lodge, a meal at the celebrated Barking Frog restaurant at the Lodge, and a private wine tasting for four (4) of two bottles of wine at Alexandria Nicole Cellars.

What a wonderful way to warm up and wind down when you win this Woodinville experience. First, there’s the private wine-tasting for four people, which includes two bottles of wine, at celebrated Alexandria Nicole Cellars at their Woodin Creek Tasting Room in the heart of Woodinville wine country! Then, how about a beautiful culinary experience at the renowned Barking Frog restaurant just steps away from the nearby Willows Lodge? Executive Chef Dylan Herrick and his talented culinary team use their modern and classic techniques to create innovative seasonal dishes that are inventive yet timeless. Then, drift off on pillows of perfection for a blissful night at the beautiful Willows Lodge, your personal haven for dreams, comfort, and a sense of wonder. Sip, Savor, and Sleep! Woodinville awaits!

Thank you to Janene Varden, Rhanda Rosselot, Willows Lodge, Ashley Anderson, Alexandria Nicole Cellars. Value: $1,100

Auction Item #3

One night for two (2) at Alderbrook Resort & Spa + $300 gift card Alderbrook Escape

Picture yourself relaxing in a Hood Canal waterfront setting that soothes the senses. Since 1913, Alderbrook Resort & Spa has been the perfect destination for unforgettable weekend getaways and romantic escapes steeped in the iconic beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The name Alderbrook is synonymous with luxurious pairings: Relaxing and Rustic. Serene and Scenic. Catered to, yet Casual. A perfect place for a pair like you! Your Alderbrook Spa and Resort experience comes with one night of luxurious accommodation in a Courtyard King room, plus one $300 gift card that you may use for another night’s stay, for meals, the spa, their golf course, gift shop, and more.

Thank you to Alderbrook Resort and Spa, Alicia Bruce. Value: $600

Auction Item #4

Welcome

Tuscany for Two!

Five nights in Cortona, Tuscany, Italy!

Walk where Etruscans trod nearly 3,000 years ago! Epic history, culture, art, romance, cuisine, and nature blend together beautifully in the Etruscan hill town of Cortona, Italy, where you’ll relax for five, star-filled nights in the elegantly curated Suite Rosella on the third floor of a 16th century palazzo. Mama mia! You’ll awake each morning to a complimentary Italian breakfast–and the generous Italian spirit–in nearby Bar Signorelli. A few minutes’ walk and you’re in the historic heart of Cortona, where you’ll find restaurants, cafes, boutiques, worldclass museums, and Renaissance churches! You’ll have a choice of going on a fascinating two-hour guided historical walking tour of Cortona OR enjoying a curated four-course meal paired with wine and dessert at Cortona’s renowned Ristorante il Cacciatore. And there’s more…and amore! Thank you to Sojourn Ventures Travel and Laura Michalek. Value $4,500.

Auction Item #5

PRIVATE CHEF DINNER EXPERIENCE for 8

PRIVATE CHEF DINNER EXPERIENCE for 8

Executive Chef Joel Panlilio looks forward to hosting you and your guests for a special experience in our restaurant.

Executive Chef Joel Panlilio looks forward to hosting you and your guests for a special experience in our restaurant.

Enjoy a custom seasonal 5 course meal, created just for you! Includes wine pairings.

Enjoy a custom seasonal 5 course meal, created just for you! Includes wine pairings.

created just for you by Table 47’s Executive Chef. Wine pairings are included in this sumptuous adventure in elevated dining. Table 47 sources from local farmers, distillers, brewers, and winemakers who share their values of environmentally friendly food stewardship. Their chefs hit the road to personally seek out and partner with passionate producers who share Table 47’s value of great-tasting, planet-friendly food.

Thank you to Michelle Carlton. Value $1,200.

Auction Item #6

Breathtaking Alaska? Viva Mexico? The Azure Caribbean? What’s your pleasure?

7-Day Holland-America Cruise for Two (2)

Pick your port of call and Holland America will take you there, in cruising class and comfort in your ocean view cabin! Fancy Alaska? Charming towns and majestic coastlines await on an Alaska cruise from Seattle, featuring Glacier Bay National Park, whale-watching and stops in rough-hewn Ketchikan and Alaska’s capital, Juneau.

Or cruise the Mexican Riviera, with Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and more, on your festive itinerary. Or sail the Western Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale! Balmy sea breezes and tropical sunsets (and boat drinks) are your companions as you visit various ports of call, depending on which cruise you choose, including Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, Grand Cayman, Key West, and more!

Finally, if Canada and New England floats your boat, you’ll glide past incredible scenery (hello fall foliage?) and stop into historic ports and cities, some well-traveled and hidden jewels. Enjoy getaways with convenient Boston departures to the culturally rich Montréal or Québec City, with storied places like Bar Harbor, Halifax, and Prince Edward Island along the way.

You’ll be in seventh heaven on this seven-day cruise for two from Holland America, sailing the seas since 1873. (Just a few decades before United Way Pierce County got underway!)

Thank you to Holland-America Cruise Line. Value: $ 3,000

(Airfare not included. Good for any 7-day Holland America Line Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, or Canada/New England cruise for two, subject to availability. There is no expiration date. Guest is responsible for taxes and onboard charges.)

Auction Item #7

Round-trip Scenic Tour of the San Juans from Ruston Point for two! Somewhere Over the San Juans!

You’ll be spellbound in wide-eyed wonder as you take off from Kenmore’s new launch site at Ruston Point and circumnavigate the San Juans in your cozy, but comfy, Kenmore Air seaplane. These emerald gems of our Salish Sea are composed of 172 different named islands and reefs that sit between Anacortes, Washington, and Vancouver Island, Canada. All told, there are 408 miles of shoreline on the islands, the most of any single in the United States! Your Kenmore scenic tour will provide an incredible perspective, allowing you to see exactly why Orcas Island is known for hiking (it’s the hilliest, with Mount Constitution rising nearly a half mile) while Lopez is best for biking (it’s the flattest). You’ll spot four lighthouses located on the San Juan Islands, but not a single stoplight. The islands are also home to three different orca pods living in the Salish Sea region. With water that can be gunmetal gray or clear Caribbean turquoise blue depending on the day, you’ll be amazed at what you’ll see in the sea and on land! You’ll see why they say the best way to see the San Juans is from above!

Thank you to Kenmore Air. Value $500.

(Certificate is valid for airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges. Expires May 31, 2024)

Auction Item #8

Enjoy a Condo on the Harbor in Historic Victoria, British Columbia!

6-Night Stay in Harborview Condo in Victoria, BC!

Want to get away, but not travel too far? Ditch the car and enjoy a walking getaway situated 800 meters away from the main ferry dock in Victoria, BC. This two-bedroom condo has a full kitchen, on site swimming pool and hot tub, and full laundry facilities in the unit. You’ll be walking distance from Fisherman’s Wharf. Want to hop a water taxi to the Empress for high tea? It’s right there. Maybe bring your car and take a leisurely drive to world-famous Butchart Gardens, or spend some time exploring the coast. You’ll have many options during your 6-night stay in Victoria. World-class restaurants, shops, art galleries, gardens, High Teas, and history await in this picturesque, historic city deemed one of the top twenty world cities for quality of life.

Thank you to Nathe and Alicia Lawver. Value $3,000. (Winner will coordinate a mutually agreeable time that works between now and May 31, 2024.)

Auction Item #9

Two Tickets to Paradise!

Two round-trip tickets to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies!

Two round-trip main cabin tickets to anywhere Alaska Airlines–#AlaskaCarelines–and its partners, SkyWest and PenAir, fly. Yes, we said “anywhere!” And no black-out dates. Good for one year. Need we say more? Well, one more thing: please share your amazing, wonderful, inspiring, rejuvenating journey on social media with #AlaskaCarelines.

Thank you to Alaska Airlines. Value: $ 2,400

Auction Item #10

SEA! HAWKS! It’s Training Day, Seahawks Style!

“Seahawks Insider Training” for six (6) with your host, former NFL defensive back and Seattle Seahawk–Tacoma’s own Marcus Trufant!

Time to suit up, “Twelves”! We’re all on the winning team when Tacoma’s own Marcus Trufant is the personal tour guide for this incredible, experience, exclusive to our Centennial Gala and all our celebrated guests. Six lucky “Twelves” will get a truly unique experience. Go behind-the-scenes with Marcus to see your Seattle Seahawks at their training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center (VMAC) in Renton. You never know who you might bump into! Watch the players and coaches go through their moves, enjoy a special lunch, and go away with not only smiles and one-of-a-kind memories, but some nifty Hawks memorabilia as well.

Thank you to Marcus Trufant and the Seattle Seahawks organization. Value: $3,500.

(Winner will coordinate a mutually agreeable time that works.)

Auction Item #11

Enjoy the Island Way at Hanalei Bay, Kaua’i!

Five nights at Hanalei Bay, Kaua’i!

Five tropical nights for up to six people in a spacious, recently-remodeled, three bedroom, two and a half bath, stand-alone private villa on Kaua’i’s famed North Shore. From your two lanais (patios), a private one off the master bedroom downstairs and one upstairs off the living room–take in the majestic emerald-hued Hanalei Mountains on one side and the open ocean of Hanalei Bay on the other. The beach is just a few steps away past the Princeville Hotel next door. The trade winds are often blowing, but if you need AC the bedrooms all have it. You’ll be making the shaka hand sign of approval as you play in the surf, snorkel, hike the rain forests, and marvel at Waimea Canyon and the nearby soaring cathedral cliffs of the Nāpali Coast! The towns of Wainiha and Haena and the beginning of the famed Na Pali Coast trail beckon just a few miles to the west! There are also options to upgrade for additional nights, seafood chef-prepared meals and tours! There truly is no place like Hawai’i! Aloha pumehana, which means with warm aloha! Value: $ 3,400

(Airfare and ground transportation not included. Based on availability. Expires two (2) years from event date, May 6th , 2023. Extendable and exchangeable. Requires a refundable damage security deposit.)

Centennial Donors

Donors who have generously given $1,000 and above

Anonymous (4)

Ms. Rachel M. Allen

Marianne H. Bastin

Bill and Bari Berry

The Bingham Family

Dr. Jan Brazzell and Dr. Wolfgang Optiz

George Briggs

Linda Kaye Briggs

Annette Bryan

Mr. and Mrs. John and Missy Candler

Sebrena Chambers

Louis P. Cooper and Dawn M. Cooper

Bruce and Lauren Dammeier

Lois and Del Deide

Sue and Dan Dreier

Liz and Mike Dunbar

Rick and Betsy Ellingson

Zach Entwistle

Janice and Terry Farning

Ms. Jackie Flowers

Colleen Gilligan and Dave Gromala

Todd Girouard

Dr. Stuart Grover and Dr. Pamela Transue

Leon and Sonia Grunberg

Robert and Linda Gutmann

Mr. and Mrs. Ted and Jan Hackmann

Barbara Hamry

Dave Hamry

Lori and Blake Harnick

William Horn, Jr.

Dr. David J. Harrowe

Robyn Beatrice Jones

Ms. Tanisha Jumper

Ms. Dianna L. Kielian and Ms. Lynn Cheshire

Ms. Clara K. Ladd

Andy Larson

Nathe and Alicia Lawver

Brandon M. Lehman

Dorothy A. Lewis

Ms. Sue Little

Georgia Lomax

Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Lita Luvera

Joe Martinez

Mr. and Mrs. Greg and Melanie McFarland

Jerry McLaughlin

Richard A. and Susan Meeder

Emily Mendez-Bryant

James and Vickie Murphy

Jennifer Nino

Kristie and Ted Nockleby

Dona and Joe Ponepinto

Kevin and Linda Proett

William L. Pugh

Lyle Quasim

Lester and M. Estelle Reid

Claude Remy and Claire Spain-Remy

Kent and Linda Roberts

William and Della Robertson

Jon Rossman

Tony and Megan Saddler

Larry and Carla Santorno

Kathy Schmidt

Pat Shuman

Scott Silver

Todd and Teresa Silver

Mr. Herb B. Simon

Willie Stewart, Sr.

Mrs. Carol Stockdale

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland

Summit Trust

Eli and Lauren Taylor

Tina Vasen and Jeff Easter

Mr. Edward H. Wagner

James L. Walton

Chris and Carol Webster

Mrs. Michelle Wentz

William and Gail Weyerhaeuser

Mr. and Mrs. James and Sally Will, Jr.

Kathi Willis

Ms. Lorraine L. Wilson

BZ and Ann Zenczak

Mr. Steve C. Zylkowski

Legacy Society Donors

Anonymous (1)

Linda Kaye Briggs

Mr. and Mrs. John and Missy Candler

Mark and Val Crisson

Janice and Terry Farning

Ms. Jackie Flowers

Todd Girouard

Colleen Gilligan and Dave Gromala

Pete and Laura Grignon

Frank Hagel and Marcia Walker

Barbara Hamry

Dave Hamry

Maria and Steve Harlow

Robyn Beatrice Jones

Ms. Tanisha Jumper

Ms. Dianna L. Kielian and Ms. Lynn Cheshire

Jim and Eileen Krueger

Emily Mendez-Bryant

Dona and Joe Ponepinto

Kent and Linda Roberts

Mike and Julie Robinson

Craig and Niki Ueland

James L. Walton

James and Sally Will, Jr.

Rob and Norinda Yancey

Foundations Gifts

Norman Archibald Foundation

Bamford Foundation

Ben B. Cheney Foundation

Ellison Foundation

Forest Foundation

Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Foundation

Greater Tacoma Community Foundation

Oscar T. and Olivann Hokold Foundation

Florence B. Kilworth Charitable Trust Foundation

Kiwanis Club of Tacoma Foundation

Tom and Meg Names Family Foundation

PacificSource Health Plans

Russell Family Foundation

Satterberg Foundation

Sequoia Foundation

The Sunderland Foundation

Wells Fargo Bank Foundation

Woodworth Family Foundation

Local Heroes for Financial Literacy

Bank of America

Banner Bank

Columbia Bank

Commencement Bank

Heritage Bank

Harborstone Credit Union

KeyBank

Kitsap Credit Union

O Bee Credit Union

Sound Credit Union

TAPCO Credit Union

Union Bank

U.S. Bank

WaFd Bank

Washington State Employees Credit Union

Corporate Gifts, Grants & Sponsors

Amazon Bank of America

Banner Bank

BECU

Coordinated Care

Costco Wholesale

DaVita

I.B.E.W. 76 Federal Credit Union

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Kaiser Permanente

Molina Healthcare

MultiCare Health System

PacificSource Health Plans

Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO

Pierce County Labor Community Service

Premera BlueCross

Puget Sound Energy

Puyallup Tribe of Indians

Regence BlueShield/Cambia Health Foundation

Rice Insurance, LLC

RISE Properties

Tacoma Public Utilities

TAPCO Credit Union

Titus Will Automotive Group

TPSC Benefits

TwinStar Credit Union

Umpqua Bank

U.S. Oil & Refining Company

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Washington State Employees Credit Union

Wells Fargo

Workforce Central

Gala

Thank You Sponsors

Coat Check

Thank You Sponsors

Advocates

Ambassador Table Sponsors

The Cooper Family

Joe Martinez & Tanisha Jumper

Eli & Lauren Taylor

Photo Booth & Music

Ice Sculpture

Valet Parking

Table Sponsors Book Club | Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region | Steve Harlow

Dianna Kielian | Nathe Lawver | MultiCare Health System | Kent Roberts