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Event Sponsors
A big thank you to our sponsors for their support of tonight’s Fur Ball Dinner and Auction!
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We would also like to thank our Dinner Wine Sponsors!
Peggy Noll • Marsha & Craig Tupper • Northwest Cellars
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Welcome!Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 2015 Homeward Pet Adoption Center’s Fur Ball Auction & Dinner!
Thank you for joining us and celebrating our 25th Anniversary at our biggest fundraiser of the year! It is because of generous supporters like you that we are able to continue our mission of giving homeless animals a second chance through our rescue, shelter, and adoption programs.
Because of YOU, Homeward Pet continues to give over 1600 homeless dogs and cats the opportunity for a second chance at life and love. Last year 629 needed more than the typical medical exam, spay/neuter and vaccinations. Your support allowed us to give them the extra attention required to make them healthy and adoptable.
Our community outreach programs are expanding as we continue to do our part with the Homeward Pet public low-cost spay and neuter services, reducing the overpopulation of dogs and cats in the state. The Homeward Pet Food Bank is supporting 19 area food banks and outreach programs with pet food and supplies - recently partnering with Hopelink to extend this support even further – all focused on helping to keep pets in their homes.
This evening is not only a celebration of all you have helped us accomplish; but also a testament to all the work that still needs to be done. For every animal saved, there is another in desperate need of our help. For whatever reason and by whatever means an animal finds his way to us, it is our responsibility to ensure he receives the medical care, attention and love needed to prepare for a journey homeward!
We are delighted that you are with us tonight and hope you will have a very memorable evening. On behalf of the Homeward Pet Staff, Board of Directors , Volunteers and all for the animals you are helping, Thank You for your generosity and continued support!
Terri InglisExecutive Director
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Evening Schedule25th Anniversary Homeward Pet Adoption CenterFur Ball Auction & Dinner
Meydenbauer CenterSaturday, March 28, 2015
5pm Event Check-in Begins • Pick-of-the-Litter Tickets Available • Heads or Tails Tickets Available • Spirits Roulette Play Available
5:30pm Cocktail Hour • Complimentary Appetizers • Silent Auction Begins
6:30pm Silent 1 Closes
6:45pm Silent 2 Closes
7:00pm Silent 3 and Super Silent Close
7pm-9:30pm Dinner Seating • Matches Made, Lives Saved Video • Welcome from our Master of Ceremonies, Herb Weisbaum • Thank you from our Executive Director, Terri Inglis • Pick-of-the-Litter Raffle Drawing • Live Auction • Heads or Tails Game • Dessert Dash Bidding • Paws-for-a-Cause • Live Auction Continued
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About Our Master of Ceremonies, Herb WeisbaumHerb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, is an Emmy-award winning reporter and one of America’s top consumer experts. He is a regular contributor to NBCNews.com and TODAY.com. You also hear him on KOMO radio and see him on KOMO TV. Herb has covered the consumer beat for NBC’s Today Show and CBS News. Herb and his wife Debra are passionate animal lovers who have supported various animal rescue and adoption organizations in Western Washington. They are proud to be part of an amazing group of volunteers at Homeward Pet and the proud pet parents of Sam, a 4 year-old Chihuahua-Terrier mix.
About Our Auctioneer, Fred Northup, Jr.Fred Northup, Jr. is one of the Pacific Northwest’s busiest entertainers: as a charity auctioneer, emcee, comedy improviser, and musician. For 10 years, Fred appeared on stage as a company member of Seattle’s famed TheatreSports comedy improv group. He travels the country auctioneering and emceeing, and he has entertained thousands at major company events for Starbucks, Microsoft , Boeing, Amazon.com, Expedia, and more.
In addition to his work on stage and on camera, Fred Northup owns a video and event production company, Southdown Creative. He’s also the co-inventor of RainGlobes, the globe that rains! When not entertaining the masses, Fred can be found in Seattle entertaining his wife, Ashley, and their two young children. Visit him online at FredNorthup.com.
About Our Reader, Jim KellerHomeward Pet Adoption Center’s Operations Director, Jim Keller, wears many hats. Not only does he keep the day-to-day operations of the shelter running, but with the help of his staff, he has done so with record breaking adoption numbers. Jim is also the “voice” of Homeward Pet in many ways – he is able to communicate some of the cats’ and dogs’ stories to our supporters through his writing and tonight, through his voice. Through Jim, we hope you’ll realize the fun, passion and dedication of Homeward Pet staff, volunteers and supporters.
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2015 Auction CommitteeAllison McLauchlan, Peggy Noll, Terri Inglis, Sheila Ritchie, Alora Knapp, Stella St. Vincent, Nancy Hubly, Jennifer Ross, Christine Conroy, Vivian West, Amy Watkins, Herb Weisbaum
Board of DirectorsBoard President David BoydBoard Vice President Alan KeefeBoard Treasurer Jennifer RossBoard Members Ward Woodke Amy Watkins Christine Conroy Vivian West Tamara Barrat
MenuOur Fur Ball dinner will begin with a salad of mixed greens, goat cheese, candied cranberries and toasted walnuts, wine at dinner, cookie bites and a dessert dash to finish. Make sure you pick your favorite dessert and bid to win!
In addition to the regular menu, Top Paw tables will receive a champagne toast upon entry, premium wines with dinner, a cheese board and a delicious Oh! Chocolate treat.
VeganCurry asparagus, celery root puree, dill juice, roasted fingerlings, pistachios, crispy mushrooms
ChickenFennel dusted Draper Valley chicken, braised cabbage, toasted cream, hay roasted apple, roasted fingerlings, sherry jus
FishSeared salmon with boursin whipped potatoes, Brussel sprouts and delicate squash
Beverages available during dinnerWines provided by Northwest CellarsCoffee, tea, lemonade
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Pick-of-the-Litter *$100.00 per ticketWinner’s ChoiceOnly 150 Tickets Available!Here’s your chance to WIN BIG! For this special drawing, only 150 tickets are available. Prior to the start of the Live Auction, one Pick-of-the-Litter winner will be selected. This winner will get his or her choice from our ENTIRE list of Live Auction packages. Look for Homeward Pet Volunteers offering your chance to win during the Silent Auction. All Live Auction packages are listed in this catalog.
Heads or Tails *$25.00 per ticketWin a $1,000 Nordstrom gift card!During the Silent Auction, Homeward Pet Volunteers will offer mardi gras beads to indicate you invested $25. Wear these into the Live Auction and Fred will have you on your feet, playing to win! With a flip of a coin, you could be shopping in style!
Spirits Roulette*$25.00 per playA fun way to take home a top shelf spirit, wine or beer! For $25, spin the wheel to determine your “shelf” of choice – 1, 2 or 3. Everybody wins!
Shelter EssentialsHelp our clinic care for the dogs and cats at Homeward Pet! For our 25th Anniversary, help us purchase essential medical equipment and vaccines to care for every incoming animal. Make your pledge toward as many Shelter Essentials as you would like. Your fully tax-deductible donation will go directly toward the purchase of your selected items and benefit the animals of Homeward Pet. Thank you for your generous support!
25 FVRCP Feline Upper Respiratory Vaccines $45Your donation covers 25 vaccines for cats and kittens
25 DHPP Canine Parvo Vaccines $55Your donation covers canine distemper/Parvo vaccines for 25 dogs.
50 Rabies Vaccines $45Your donation covers Rabies vaccines for 50 animals.
25 Bordetella Vaccines $65Your donation covers Bordetella (Kennel Cough) vaccines for 25 dogs.
DigiPump Fluid Pump $1,120**Donate in increments of $20 toward the cost of the machine.DigiPump IP88X from Digicare Animal Health allows our vets to dose and administer warmed, intravenous medications while maintaining the patient’s blood pressure.
Anesthesia Monitoring Device $3,400**Donate in increments of $20 toward the cost of the machine. Cardell 9402 provides systolic, diastolic, mean arterial pressure and heart rate as well as pulse oximetry.
Vet Warming System $1,600**Donate in increments of $20 toward the cost of the machine. The Bair Hugger warming unit provides forced-air heat to the patient, post-surgery. Anesthesia lowers the patient’s body temperature. The Bair Hugger efficiently and safely raises body temperature, speeding recovery.
Pay It ForwardHelp us find great permanent homes for our shelter residents! Your donation covers the adoption fee of a dog or cat currently available at Homeward Pet. Choose the animal you’d like to help and we’ll place a sign on the kennel indicating a friend paid the adoption fee. That pet is FREE to go home with a new family!
• $100 per Cat • $175 per Dog
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Dessert DashOn your mark! Get set! Dash for your dessert! On the way to your table, make sure you ogle the desserts on display. Those scrumptious delights are there for the taking during the Live Auction.
How does your table get the dessert you want? 1. Bid - You and your tablemates write your bid numbers on the Dessert Dash Bid Sheet on your table’s center, working together to make your table’s total donation the highest in the room.2. Turn In - These bid sheets will be collected by your Table Host prior to the start of the Live Auction3. Listen - Listen for your table number: The tables will be tallied and ranked by a recorder and those with the highest total bids will be called first by the auctioneer.4. Dash - At this point, one representative from your table will dash (with caution, please!) with your table’s flag to the dessert table and stake your claim – literally in the dessert of your table’s choosing (provided it hasn’t been claimed by another table yet). 5. Eat - Bring that puppy…err, dessert back to your table for all to enjoy!
Have fun and play nice, kids!
Tonight’s Dessert Dash is Proudly Sponsored by:
Thanks For Supporting the Homeward PetAdoption Center Furball Auction and Dinner!
Martha Faulkner, RSVP Real Estate Broker
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Sweet Thanks to our Dessert Dash Contributors
Sue O’Donnell
Roxanne Tollefson
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Hancock’s Bakery
Cafes, Inc.
Salvadorean Bakery
Metropolitan Market
Bakery Nouveau
Cupcake Royale
Hoffman’s Bakery and
Fine Pastries
Deborah Chesman
Companion Legacy ProgramWhat happens to your pets if you are
unable to care for them?
Homeward Pet is available to help you plan for their welfare should they outlive you.
Through our Companion Legacy Program your cat or dog will enter our adoption program. Your companion will be well cared for while we find the best match for them.
Call or email for the details: [email protected] or (425) 488-4444 ext. 4006
Homeward Pet Adoption Center is a privately funded 501(c)(3) non-profit.Tax ID 91-1526803
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Auction RulesGeneral Rules
All items must be paid for and removed at the end of the evening. Payment may be made by cash, check, or credit card. All items are sold “as is” and all sales are final. The Homeward Pet Adoption Center Auction Committee has attempted to describe all packages correctly, but neither we nor the Auctioneer warrant nor represent and shall in no event be held responsible for the correctness of descriptions of warranties on the goods or services sold. Buyer represents that he or she has inspected goods, and accepts all responsibilities. No description or statements made in the catalog or made orally at the auction shall be
deemed a warranty or assumption of liability. The Auction Committee reserves the right to withdraw any item from the sale before final call for bids.
Silent Auction RulesYour name badge contains your bidder number. All items have an adjacent bid sheet. Enter your bid by legibly writing your bid number opposite the desired bid amount. If you REALLY want an item, write your bid number in the box labeled, “Guaranteed Bid” and it is yours! Once a guaranteed bid has been entered, bidding on that item is finished. The silent auction will be closed in three separate sections. Each section’s closing time will be announced. At that point, all bidding on that section ceases. The closing bid circled by an auction official constitutes the winning bid. Live Auction RulesYour bid card will be on your dinner table. To bid on an item, raise your bid card so that the Auctioneer can acknowledge it. You are the successful bidder when the Auctioneer says, “SOLD” and acknowledges your bid number. If you are the highest bidder, an attendant will give you a Live Auction form to sign. The signed acknowledgement constitutes a legal contract to buy. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the Auctioneer shall have sole discretion to determine the winning bid or to re-offer the item in dispute.
PaymentAll sales are final.For items that are jointly purchased by two or more [parties, payment must be made by the signer/designated bidder who shall arrange for reimbursement from the co-purchasers.Paper receipts are not required for item pick-up and will not be provided unless specifically requested. All receipts will be emailed within 10 days of the auction. To request a paper receipt at the event, please see the Cashier after 9pm. Should you not receive your receipt following the event, please contact [email protected] or (425) 488-4444 for assistance.
Tax DeductionAuction purchases may be tax deductible as provided by law. Only the portion you pay above the declared value is tax deductible. However, please consult a tax advisor regarding tax laws and the deductibility of certain purchases.Shelter Tax ID 91-1526803
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Live Auction Items Homeward Pet Fur Ball Auction 2015
1. Board’s Instant Wine Cellar $495It’s a one-stop shop for wine provided by Homeward Pet’s Board of Directors! Board members generously provided 16 bottles of wine from their personal collections , with a wide variety to please your palate! - Thank you Homeward Pet Board of Directors
2. Toast 25 years of saving lives! Buy your table a round of drinks! $300Round 1 – Colorado Bulldog (Vodka, coffee liqueur, cream and cola)Round 2 – Pink Poodle (Gin, dry vermouth, apricot brandy, lemon grenadine)Round 3 – Ginger Tabby Lemonade (Rum, lemonade, ginger, Thai basil, soda)
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3. Dinner for Ten at Chateau Ste. Michelle $1,500Experience a wonderful evening of wine and food at Chateau Ste. Michelle winery. Your party of 10 will be treated to the finest in Northwest cuisine in the elegant ambiance of one of the winery’s private rooms. Your gourmet dinner, led by Executive Chef Janet Hedstrom, will begin with a sparkling wine and hors d’oeuvres reception. Continue with multiple courses, each paired with one of our special, single-vineyard or reserve wines, selected specifically to compliment your meal.
Restrictions: Gift certificate is non-transferrable. Excludes Valentine’s Day 2016. Please book your group dinner at least 2 months in advance. Expires 3/28/2016. - Thank you Chateau Ste. Michelle
4. Seahawks Championship Portrait $1,000Grab your own piece of Seahawks’ history ! Take home this matted and framed championship portrait, signed by local artist and philanthropist, Michael Reagan – one of only 25 made!
Michael has created the portraits of 7 US presidents , 3 Prime Ministers and hundreds of celebrities. Through his foundation, Fallen Heroes Project, he draws portraits of fallen soldiers for their families, free of charge. Mi-chael Reagan’s drawings have earned millions in support of local animal & children’s charities. - Thank you Michael Reagan
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5. One Week at Coral Baja, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico $2,700 7 days at the beautiful Coral Baja at San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. You’ll relax on the Sea of Cortez and rejuvenate in this luxury Wyndham vacation property, accommodating up to 6 guests.
The Coral Baja resort is centrally located, just three miles from the quieter of the two Cabos, San José del Cabo. With tree-lined boulevards and 18th-century buildings , the to wn maintains the air of a quaint Mexican village. Cabo San Lucas is just 20 miles away and has all the activities you’d
expect to find at a world-class resort destination. At the resort itself, you’ll find a concierge staff, rental car desk, an incredible pool complex with a swim-up bar, and, of course, Restaurant Mama Mia with an ocean view and live music nightly. - Thank you Marian Hensley of Hensley and Company.
6. Your Pet on the Cover of the Homeward Pet 2016 Calendar PricelessThis is your chance to have your pet(s) be our cover models for the 2016 Homeward Pet Calendar. Show the world how special they are 365 days a year!Beautifully photographed by Artis Photography (who photographs all of our shelter cats & dogs for adoption profiles), your pet will grace the cover of Homeward Pet’s 12-month wall calendar.Expertly designed and printed, the 2016 calendar will be a tool used daily, a reminder of your commitment to animal welfare and to Homeward Pet - not to mention a sweet way to honor your cat or dog! Packageincludes; cover spot, photo shoot at a location of your choice, interview for a write-up, and 10 finished calendars. Additional calendars will be available for purchase.
Restrictions: Photo shoots to be scheduled with Artis Photography in spring/early summer. Limit (2) pets per calendar page
7.Homeward Pet 2016 Calendar Month Frenzy PricelessYour pet(s) can have a month in the 2016 Homeward Pet Calen-dar! Beautifully photographed by Artis Photography (who pho-tographs all of our shelter cats & dogs for adoption profiles), your pet will represent one month of Homeward Pet’s 12-month wall calendar.
Expertly designed and printed, the 2016 calendar will be a tool used daily, a reminder of your commitment to animal welfare and Homeward Pet - not to mention a sweet way to honor your cat or dog! Bid includes calendar spot, photo shoot at a location of your choice, interview for a write-up, and 10 finished calendars. Additional calendars will be available for purchase.
Restrictions: Photo shoots to be arranged with Artis Photography in spring/early summer. Limit (2) pets per calendar page
8. John Howie’s Lunch and Learn Spectacular $1,560Award-winning Seattle Chef John Howie of Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar,
SPORT Restaurant and Bar, and John Howie Steak will treat 4 guests to a private, in-home, cooking class and 4-course luncheon with wine pairings. Each of the courses will be drawn from one of his four local restaurants. Prior to lunch we will have a short class teaching you how to prepare a healthy home cooked meal for your furry friend.
Restrictions: Mutually agreeable day, Monday- Friday only. No holidays. Expires April 30, 2016. - Thank you Chef John Howie
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9. Seattle Police Canine Ride-Along PricelessExperience a shift with the Seattle police K-9 Unit. Your night begins at 8pm at the Canine Center with a tour of the facility. You will have a chance to watch these incredible, gifted creatures train for the work they love. You will then ride-along with a team as they patrol the streets of Seattle. Seeing the bond with these working teams is something a dog lover will never forget!
Restrictions: Must be 18 years of age. Waiver of liability and background check required. - Thank you Seattle Police
10. Ten Day World Cruise on Holland America $4,200Ten day cruise for 2 – ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD – on one of the world’s leading cruise lines. Enjoy the comfort of your ocean view stateroom as you voyage anywhere Holland America Line cruises. Holland America’s fleet of 15 ships offers more than 500 cruises to 350 ports in more than 100 countries.
Restrictions: No expiration date. Airfare to and from departure and arrival ports not included; however, guests may purchase at additional cost. Does not include taxes, on-board charges, shore excursions or hotel service charges. - Thank you Holland America
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11. Your Pet on a Homeward Pet Billboard PricelessHelp us spread the word about Homeward Pet Adoption Center by featuring your pet on a billboard! Your dog or cat will be professionally photographed by Artis Photography, then admired by thousands!
Restrictions: Billboard will be posted for two months, either July/August 2015 or September/October 2015. Billboard location to be chosen by Clear Channel or Parker Outdoor 3 weeks before the posting date. No more than two pets per billboard. Photo session to be arranged with Artis Photography for a weekend in April or May.
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12. Paws-for-a-Cause: Lives Changed and Lives SavedFor 25 years, Homeward Pet Adoption Center has remained true to our mission “to give homeless animals a second chance through rescue, shelter and adoption”. While we’ve been through a lot of changes - from the one-room shelter known as Hooterville Pet Safehaus to our new facility in downtown Woodinville - our commitment to helping each and every animal that we take in is still the driving force behind making our mission work.
Helping our adopters find the best cat or dog to join their family is a pleasure. Adopting an animal to their new forever home, where they’ll experience love, comfort, safety and joy – often for the first time in their life – is a feeling that the staff and volunteers at Homeward Pet treasure. Like you, we understand the special bond that happens between people and their pets, and we know that every adoption changes the lives of our adopters as well as our animals.
But behind every successful adoption is the hardship and struggle of a homeless animal: abandoned to wander the streets, surrendered by owners who could no longer care for them, sick, neglected or abused. Some require medical attention, some need training, and some just need time. Our mission is to do the best we can for them – to do everything we can for them – until we can find their loving family.
Every cat and dog arriving at Homeward Pet receives a thorough exam, microchip, vaccines , and treatments, and is spayed or neutered before meeting potential adopters. Some animals require more, and every day our staff veterinarians are helping Homeward Pet dogs and cats overcome medical issues from infections to broken bones, prescribing medications , administering tests and performing surgeries.
Programs like our Dog Behavior Team, Kennel Enrichment Program, and advance volunteer training for cat and dog volunteers are not inexpensive to operate, but they are just as necessary to the well-being of our animals as their medical care, and essential to making our mission work.
Every week, over 350 big-hearted volunteers visit Homeward Pet to help our staff care for the animals: dogs are fed, walked, provided socialization, playtime and training; cats are fed, played with and pet. Kennels are cleaned and laundry goes ‘round-the-clock. Once an animal is available for adoption, it is the job of our staff Adoption Counselors to meet with every potential adopter, introduce them to our adoptable cats and dogs, and help them find the right animal to join their family.
From onsite veterinary care to behavior training to personalized adoptions, we spare no expense to give each animal the best care possible. It’s how this organization was founded, and it’s the credo we live by today. In tonight’s video you’ll see stories of happy endings made possible by this hard work, and hear about animals who may have hard days ahead of them as we work to help them heal, and find their forever homes. It’s been the Homeward Pet story for 25 years, and we hope to help more animals, in more ways, in the next 25 years.
Please open your heart, raise your bid card, and join in this life-saving effort. Your gener-ous donation will ensure that we can continue this journey, and provide every dog and cat in Homeward Pet’s care - from innocent kittens and playful puppies to sweet seniors and special needs animals - the best we can give.
The auctioneer will take bids at the following levels: $5000, $2500, $1000, $500, $250, $100. On behalf of Homeward Pet and all the animals your gift will help, thank you for your compassion and generosity.
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13. Dessert Dash
On your mark! Get set! Dash for your dessert! On the way to your table, make sure you ogle the desserts on display. Those scrumptious delights are there for the taking during the Live Auction.
How does your table get the dessert you want? 1. Bid - You and your tablemates write your bid numbers on the Dessert Dash Bid Sheet on your table’s center, working together to make your table’s total donation the highest in the room.2. Turn In - These bid sheets will be collected by your Table Host prior to the start of the Live Auction3. Listen - Listen for your table number: The tables will be tallied and ranked by a recorder and those with the highest total bids will be called first by the auctioneer.4. Dash - At this point, one representative from your table will dash (with caution, please!) with your table’s flag to the dessert table and stake your claim – literally in the dessert of your table’s choosing (provided it hasn’t been claimed by another table yet). 5. Eat - Bring that puppy…err, dessert back to your table for all to enjoy!
Have fun and play nice, kids!
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14. Alaska Airlines Roundtrip Tickets for Two $2,500Take off with two unrestricted coach roundtrip tickets to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies! Travel is completely unrestricted with no blackout dates. - Thank you Alaska Airlines
15. South African Safari $3,200The trip of a lifetime awaits you in South Africa! Your safari adventure includes four nights and five days at Ezulwini Game Lodges. You and a guest will stay 2 nights at the Ezulwinin River Lodge and 2 nights at Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge in a thatched roof bungalow with en suite bathroom. All meals, teas and coffees are included as well as a complimentary wine tasting and two daily game drives.
Ezulwini Game Lodges are situated in the Big 7 Balule Nature Reserve. Experi-ence superb service and traditional cuisine in exceptional, panoramic, African settings. Each of the lodges has its own unique character and charm, and will provide you with an authentic, atmosphere-filled, African adventure. Restrictions: Airfare, transfers, gratuities and alcoholic beverages are not includ-ed. Additional nights, extra guests and upgrades are available at market rate. Please allow 90 days advance notice for reservation dates. Package expires 15 months from the auction. - Thank you Ezulwini Game Lodge
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16. Walla Walla Weekend Getaway $1,100Enjoy 2 nights at the fabulous Blue Spruce House in Walla Walla! Blue Spruce House is a comfortable, contemporary guest home with seasonal in-ground pool, a private pet-friendly backyard, and year-round Jacuzzi hot tub. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, chef’s kitchen and plenty of comfy places to gather await you at Blue Spruce. Every amenity has been thought of for your ultimate enjoyment and comfort.
No Walla Walla stay is complete without some excellent vino! Get your trip started with these tasty drops.• Va Piano 2011 Cabert Sauvignon • Grammercy TheThird Man Blend • Foundry Vineyards 2010 Artisan Blend
Round out your trip with good eats!• $50 to Olive Market Place and Café Meet wine-lovers, grab fruit and cheese for your picnic or have a full-service lunch. • $50 to Bacon and Eggs Restaurant Rise and shine at the Blue Spruce! It’s a breakfast-only restaurant with a full bar!
Restrictions: Good for 2 nights, inclusive of all taxes and fees. No children under 18 allowed. Maximum of 6 adults. May be used any day of the week, but not dur-ing the Autumn or Spring Release, or Barrel Tasting weekends. May be used to extend any paid stay of at least 2 nights at any time. - Thank you Shane Watkins, Amy Watkins & Michael Reese
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17. 2015 US Golf Open Tickets $250-$1,000 (price is going up daily)Grab this opportunity for you and a guest to attend one of golf’s premier events, right here in our back yard! 2 General Admission tickets to the Sunday, June 21, 9am final of the 2015 US Golf Open at Chambers Bay, just southwest of Tacoma. - Thank you Bruce Rylander
18. Salty’s on Alki Party for Six with Wine Pairings $600Chef Jeremy McLachlan will personally prepare a 5-course dinner for you and 5 guests. Each course will be paired with wine presented by one of Washington’s most famous Sommeliers, Tim O’Brien.
Restrictions: Does not include tax and gratuity. Advance reservations required on a mutually agreeable date. - Thank you Chef Jeremy
McLauchlan and Salty’s
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19. Private Charter aboard Ride the Ducks of Seattle $1,000Tour Seattle by land and water in a WWII Amphibious Landing Craft!You’ll see all the sights of Seattle and SPLASH into Lake Union with this party on wheels that floats!
Restrictions: Charter is valid for a 90 minute land and water tour for up to 36 guests. Not valid June through August. Expires March 31, 2016. - Thank you Ride the Ducks of Seattle
20. Sip, Savor & Sleep at Willows Lodge $594Includes one night accommodation for 2 people in a luxurious Northwest-style room, arrival wine-tasting for two in the Fireside lobby lounge, and dinner for two in the Barking Frog Restaurant, valued at $200.
Restrictions: Certificate valid until 3/28/2016. Excludes Saturdays, concert days, Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve. Advance reservations are required as this certificate is subject to space availability. - Thank you Willows Lodge
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Thanks to our Auction Donors110 Consulting
21 Acres Farm and Market
Aaron Rifkin
Alan & Camille Keefe
Alaska Airlines
Allison & David McLauchlan
Amanda Lynn
Amy Watkins & Michael Reese
Anne Gerbing
Avalon Glassworks
Baas Framing Studio
Bakery Nouveau
Barbara Lindberg
Barbara Ross
Beer Junction
Big 5 Sporting Goods
Blue Water Yachts
Bobbi Robinson
BooBoo Bakery & Boutique
Brad Sourbeer
Brenda Skinner
Brian Basset
Brian Carter Cellars
Brimmer & Heeltap
Broadway at the Paramount
Bruce Rylander
Bungie Foundation
Canvas on Demand
Cascade Kennels
Cathleen Diven
Century Link Field
Chateau Ste Michelle
Chef John Howie Restaurants
Chocolat Vitale, Inc
Christine Conroy
City Dog Magazine
Clear Channel Outdoor
Columbia Winery
Dawn’s Candy & Cake Supply
Deborah Chesman
Diana L Honda
Diana Novello
Diana Noviello dba Everyday Pearls
DRUL LLC
Dusty Koenig
Emerald CIty Trapeze Arts
EMP Museum
Ena Karen Cooper
Estate of Linda Tellesbo
Ethan Stowell Restaurants
Ezulwini Game Lodge
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Thanks to our Auction Donors (continued)
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Fiala Design Works
Frank Lumber Door Stores
Friends of Forks Animals
Gene Hensley
Griffin Ross
Hipcooks
Holland America
Impressions Photography
InSpa
J Bookwalter Winery
Jan Bubb Watercolors
Jeannie & Bruce Nordstrom
Jeff & Jocelyn Waite
Joan Bogan
Joan’s Nesting Place- Joan Bogan
Karen Horvath
Karmichael Auto Salon
Ken & Terri Inglis
Kent & Rhonda Alger
Kimberly & Harrold Beba
Kris Gustafson
Linnerooth Team Realtors Windermere
Lisa Kaplan
Liza Gale
Lori Cavalli
Lydia Brewer Photography
MacKenzie DeVito
Margie Broderick
Marian Hensley
Market Vineyards
Martha Faulkner & Susie Winston
Martin & Pat Puterbaugh
Martin Zarins
Matt Bumpas
McLendon Hardware
Michael Reagan
Mud Bay Redmond
Nikki Christensen
Northwest Cellars
O.S. Winery
Oh! Chocolate Mercer Island
Open the Cellar Door
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Outrageous Offerings
Paradise Pet Lodge
Partners Crackers
Pat Braddock
Patterson Cellars
Patti Aguettaz
Patti Smith
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