Welcome to the

ANNUAL AUCTIONFeaturing Fundraising Auctioneer Laura MichalekApril 27, 2012Hall at Fauntleroy, West Seattle

PROGRAM5:30 - 6:00 p.m. — Happy Hour!• Registration• Auction items on display - feel free to start bidding!

6:00 - 7:15 — Silent Auction• Black Auction — Closes at 6:45 p.m.• Scarlet Auction — Closes at 7:00: p.m.• Silver Auction — Closes at 7:15 p.m.

7:30 — Dinner, Live Auction, and Dessert• Pick Your Prize Raffle Drawing

DEAR FRIENDS OF LWGMS,Welcome to our annual auction! We are eternally grateful for your attendance and support this evening. The Lake Washington Girls Middle School auction has always been a great way for our community to support the mission and values of our school — every single member of our community has pitched in to make this night possible.

We are also grateful to the many generous individuals and businesses who contributed items for tonight’s silent and live auctions, and for our sponsors. We are very proud to be recipients of their support.

Our deepest thanks to Teresa McCann P’13 and Molly Klema, our auction superstars who have spent months behind the scenes, planning tonight’s event, managing our auction database, and leading the way in finding and packaging the wealth of wonderful items you have the opportunity to bid on this evening. They have been great leaders in tonight’s endeavor.

We would not be enjoying this evening without the dedication of the following people...and we thank you:

Teresa McCann P’13, Auction ChairMolly Klema, Advancement OfficerJeff and Michelle Huse P’10, ’11, and ’13, technology Ann Gensler P’12, centerpiecesAlicia Kramer P’13Becky Fotheringham P’12Stephanie Carmel P’11, ’13Eric Olson and Anne Gienapp P’14Joe and Carla Orlando P’14Emily Samario P’14Our U Co-op VolunteersOur Alumnae Volunteers

A huge thank you to Mike Folden of Mike Folden Productions for his pro-bono work producing the fantastic video you will see tonight. We are humbled by his generosity.

Thank you also to Terrence Proctor P'10 for emceeing tonight’s event.

We hope you all enjoy your evening and remember all those who have worked so tirelessly to make this party possible.Raise that bid card!

Shannon BlaisdellDirector of Advancement

!

Fundraising Auctioneer Laura Michalek still relies on the endurance and discipline she possessed when at the age of 15, 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 alot of yourself, before and during the event, in a

way that most folks wouldn’t expect.” Her style, fundraising insight, and commitment to her clients, and their mission, not only sets her apart, but has

created a career beyond Ms. Michalek’s wildest dreams. “I’ve always been deeply interested in how non-profits 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.” For 15 years prior to becoming a full time Fundraising Professional, Ms. Michalek owned and operated several nationally recognized vintage modern furniture stores in Seattle. “My critical eye, intuition, and energy level has been

pretty consistent all these years, so whenever I set out to do something, it’s the same set of skills, just a slightly more developed new chapter.” 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, and 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.

You’ll Come A Long Way Baby: About Our Auctioneer, Laura Michalek

LIVE AUCTION INFORMATIONThe Live Auction will begin at 7:30 p.m. The evening’s emcee, Terrence Proctor P’10, and Fundraising Auctioneer Laura Michalek will conduct the Live Auction.

Items depicted in the video presentation are for illustration purposes only and may not be actual auction items.

To make a bid, please raise your bid number immediately following the amount indicated by the auctioneer. The auctioneer must acknowledge you and the bid amount at the time your bid is made for your bid to be considered. A bid acknowledged by the auctioneer constitutes an agreement to purchase the auction item at your bid price. The next bidder must bid a higher amount for the bidding to continue. If you are the final person to bid on an item, your bid will be acknowledged by the auctioneer as the winning bid.

Your items and pertinent information concerning your winning packages will be available at checkout at the conclusion of the evening’s program.

PICK YOUR PRIZE RAFFLEWin one of the black Live Auction items for just $100! This is the most fun raffle ever held at an auction. You get to Pick Your Prize before the auction even begins!

Here's how:

1. Buy a raffle ticket for only $100. 2. Browse the live auction items and make note of the number of the item

you want on your raffle ticket.3. Just before the Live Auction begins we will pull the winning ticket,

announce the winner, and invite you to shout out your item choice!

Remember, your $100 goes directly to support our girls!

Raffle tickets are available for purchase from designated LWGMS auction staff and volunteers and will be applied to your auction bill. Please be sure to retain your ticket stub.

The drawing/winner will be announced just before the start of the Live Auction.

Good luck!

501 99 BOTTLES OF BEERLets start this party with a real crowd-pleaser. These 99 bottles were selected by LWGMS board members and feature beers from all over the county and world, from brewers big and micro. If you are a been connoisseur, this is the prize for you. Take them home, and just like the song says, ''take one down and pass it around.'' Enjoy!

Value: $400.00 Thank you to Board LWGMS.

502 DRESS LIKE JENNYLearn to dress like Jenny! Jenny's iconic style is a legend in the halls of LWGMS. Now, three girls will have the opportunity of a lifetime – to learn to sew a skirt and silkscreen a t-shirt into a Jenny-inspired custom made outfit. Girls provide the t-shirts and fabric, and Jenny will bestow her knowledge!

Mutually agreeable date.

Value: $400.00 Thank you to Jenny Zavatsky.

503 DINE OUT with a RESTAURANT CRITICJoin Seattle Metropolitan Magazine restaurant critic Kathryn Robinson P’12 as she reviews one of Seattle's hot new restaurants. The winning bidder (nobody in the restaurant industry please!), and the person they deem worthy of this honor, will enjoy a fabulous dinner with Kathryn and her husband Tom, while learning the tricks of the trade: How to remain anonymous, strategies for ordering, what to look for in service, and what constitutes the perfect restaurant experience. Lively stories, insider info, and the anticipation of reading about your dining experience in an upcoming issue will accompany your meal with this seasoned 27-year chronicler of the Seattle restaurant scene. You’re experience will be forever immortalized in an issue of Seattle Met! We’ll send you the issue once published.

Mutually agreeable date.

Value: $500.00 Thank you to Kathryn Robinson.

504 ROBERT DRUCKER ORIGINALSeattle artist and LW parent Robert Drucker has been painting and exhibiting landscape and other paintings for over 20 years. He walks the line between abstraction and representation, and draws inspiration from two artistic wells, one the vast tradition of nature painting from China and Japan, the other the religious painting and sculpture of pre Renaissance and ancient Europe. His work is included in several prominent private and public collections. Drucker also serves as a research scientist at the University of Washington and is the author of numerous papers in major scientific journals in the field of polar oceanography. Robert Druckers work can be seen at www.robertdruckerart.com. Enjoy this Robert Drucker original. Robert Druckers work can be seen at www.robertdruckerart.com.

Value: $1,500.00 Thank you to Robert Drucker.

505 LOPEZ ISLAND GETAWAYEnjoy this Lopez Island summer getaway from August 21st–28th, 2012. This three bedroom house, donated by LWGMS parents Chris and Mason P’13, sleeps 6 to 8 people, and is the perfect getaway for the family. The property is quiet, includes a swimming pond, zip line, tree fort, and is nearby public beaches, hiking trails, and more! What a perfect way to wind down the summer. We call it ''Slopez!''

Contact Mason Bowles at 206.547.5644 to arrange.

Value: $1,500.00 Thank you to The Bowles Family.

506 ULTIMATE SOUNDERS FANThis ultimate futbol package includes special pregame sideline access and great Club seats for ''Full 90'' as the Sounders take on the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, July 7th! As sideline guests, you will have up-close views as the players prepare for action. After the thunder of player introductions, you'll move up to the Club Section with padded seats and excellent sight lines in North America's best soccer environment. Included are a signed Sounders jersey and Sounders scarf, wear them with pride to show your support!

Match day: Saturday July 7. Certificate must be redeemed two weeks in advance to match date. Contact Connie Cate at 425.203.8032 to arrange.

Value: $700.00 Thank you to the Seattle Sounders and DT Challinor.

507 FOUR NIGHTS in NYC’S GREENWICH VILLAGEFor over 100 years, this small area in New York City below 14th Street and west of Broadway has been a Mecca to the creative, rebellious, and Bohemian. Although today no starving artists could afford to live here, the vibe still lingers and the beat goes on...it is the perfect place from which to explore New York City. At the corner of West 9th Street and 6th Avenue, you'll be steps away from Jefferson Market Garden and Library and Washington Park – in the center of it all – close to the shops, restaurants, and buzz about town. And it is New York City, so you can be anywhere within minutes if you hop the subway. But we suggest you walk, explore, and take in all NYC has to offer...then come home to this two bedroom light-filled apartment that sleeps five and rest up for another day of exploring. Citarella is right downstairs, and you are welcome to use the kitchen, but we have a feeling you'll be enoying the NYC foodie scence. Enjoy!

Mutually agreeable dates. A mild mannered cat lives there but will be cared for by a drop in cat sitter.

Value: $2,000.00 Thank you to Suzanne Zemke.

DESSERT DASHThank you to all who baked and/or donated to the dessert dash. The table with the largest bid gets first chance at dashing to the dessert table and picking the dessert of their choice! To get your chance at the most delectable, scrumptious dessert, simply complete the dessert dash card on your table. It will be collected soon after the Live Auction begins. Be careful though: you’ll need to bid high if you want to be the first table called and your'll need to be be fast to get your favorite dessert because the next winning table number will be called quickly…the DASH part of the Dessert Dash!

508 MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS’ SHOPPING SPREEFollowing in a tradition three years running, the Class of 2013 families have put together an amazing shopping experience for any middle school girl. Included are gift cards to: American Eagle ($50), Old Navy ($50), Macy's ($50), H&M ($50), REI ($50), Starbucks ($15), Elliot Bay Books ($25), and Target ($25). Your girl will be forever grateful!

Value: $315.00 Thank you to LWGMS Class of 2013 Families.

509 METHOW VALLEY ROLLING HUTSDesigned as a modern alternative to camping by internationally acclaimed architect Tom Kundig of Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects in Seattle, the six Rolling Huts are grouped as a herd, each with views of the mountains in the Methow Valley. Each hut comes equipped with a small refrigerator, microwave, fireplace and Wi-Fi. A sleeping platform is perfect for two, and the modular furniture in the living area can be reconfigured to sleep two more. Each hut has an adjacent portable toilet, and full bathrooms and showers are housed in the centrally located barn a short distance away. These huts have been featured in magazines and news stories around the world. Also included in this two night package is a bottle of wine and a $50 gift certificate at the Huts restaurant, the Wesola Polana!

Contact Dixie Gardner at 509.996.4442 to arrange.

Value: $450.00Thank you to Michael Friedrich.

510 SOUTH AFRICAN PHOTO SAFARIRomantic, harsh, exciting, intriguing, breath-takingly beautiful: Africa, the continent of contrasts, invites a travel experience like no other.

This is your invitation to experience the best of both the wild and sophisticated Africa with the dedicated Zulu Nyala team. With a range of accommodation that combines the best of hospitality with conservation, our highly professional team will help you plan your trip, activities and excursions from start to finish, to ensure that you experience the best of the incredible regions in which our lodges are situated – whilst enjoying the finest of African hospitality.

Spend six exciting days and nights in the heart of Africa's richest conservation regions and take advantage of the twice daily open Land Rover trips with expert guides to view and photograph elephants, rhinos, leopards, giraffe, hippos, zebra, cheetahs, buffalo, kuda, and more! Rest and relax at your choice of four luxurious Zula Nyala gorgeous properties, all gourmet meals included. You have two years to redeem this experience of a lifetime.

The winning bidder has two (2) years from the date of purchase to use this package. All sales are final, no extensions or transfers. Not included: Airfare to South Africa, transportation within South Africa between cities and Zulu Nyala, phone calls, and beverages.

Value: $4,000.00 Thank you to Zulu Nyala.

511 PADDLE BOARDING with MS. EVA Be one of three lucky girls to spend a beautiful, sunny, summer day with Ms. Eva! Enjoy paddle boarding on the lake and grabbing a bite to eat with LWGMS's ever popular Language Arts teacher.

Mutually agreeable date.

Value: $400.00Thank you to Eva McGough.

512 WINTER in MEXICO: ONE HOT WEEK for FOURLocated on Baja California's most exclusive and private beach, Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa hugs the Pacific Ocean and sits on eight acres of beach, ideal for relaxing in the sun or enjoying sport activities. Playa Grande is a dramatic Mexican hacienda-style, all suite resort which is family friendly and features three heated pools, outdoor activities, waterfalls, swim-up bars, and a luxurious all-service spa. Guests are welcome to enjoy neighboring Grand Solmar at Lands End resort or stroll into downtown Cabo San Lucas for restaurants, nightlife and shopping. Relax and enjoy the sunshine! This vacation can accommodate a group of four for one week.

Accommodates four persons for one week. Expiration date: Dec 16, 2012. Contact Carla at 206.322.1051 to arrange.

Value: $1,500.00Thank you to Joe and Carla Orlando.

513 FUGLENCIO LAZO ORIGINAL PAINTING & BOOKSeize the opportunity to be the proud owner of an LWGMS parent and Seattle artist, Fulgencio Lazo, original painting. Lazo is a prolific, accomplished, and respected painter and printmaker whose work continues to be strengthened and informed by the powerful and enduring cultural influences in his life. Lazo is well known for his work in both Seattle and Mexico, where he maintains his studios. His work can be seen internationally in galleries, and here in Seattle at the Seattle Art Museum Gallery. Sueno Interumpido (Dream Interrupted) is a 32'' x 32'' acrylic paining on canvas, and is accompanied by a book of Fulgencio's work: Fulgencio Lazo – Reconstruction of Memory, by Dr. Lauro Flores.

Value: $1,900.00Thank you to Fulgencio Lazo.

514 THREE NIGHT SAN DIEGO TRIP Treat your family to a warm and wonderful getaway in San Diego. This package includes three nights at the beautiful Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, tickets to Sea World, and tickets good for either the San Diego Zoo or San Diego Safari Park Africa. Nestled at the edge of spectacular San Diego Bay, the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina boasts panoramic views of the bay and the city skyline yet is just ten minutes from renowned attractions including the San Diego Zoo, Old Town, and Balboa Park. You’ll receive four day pass tickets to Sea World and four tickets that can be used at the San Diego Zoo or San Diego Safari Park. The family will love it!

Contact Teresa McCann at 206.605.3797 to make reservations. The hotel and Sea World passes are good through 4/30/13.The zoo passes expire 12/31/12.

Value: $1,000.00Thank you to T.A. and Teresa McCann and Tim Mulligan of the San Diego Zoological Society.

515 ONE WEEK in MONTANASpend a week in Big Sky Country in a spacious home located in Livingston, Montana, just blocks from the Yellowstone River. Enjoy five nights for up to six people in this comfortable prairie style home. Enjoy rafting, fly fishing, hiking, and more!

Available from June 2012-Mid September 2012. Contact Gracia Conn at 310.625.5031 to arrange.

Value: $1,000.00Thank you to Garcia Conn.

516 PUYALLUP FAIR with MS. HEARNSpend with day with the Head of School! Head to the fall Puyallup Fair with Ms. Hearn and two other classmates for an unforgettable afternoon of playing hooky and games, fun, and food!

Mutually agreeable date.

Value: $400.00Thank you to Patti Hearn.

RAISE YOUR PADDLES!It is always exciting to go home from an auction with a bag full of goodies, but going home with the satisfaction of contributing to a great cause is indeed much more rewarding. Paddle raises are a an important part of the LWGMS Auction. This year we ask you to raise your paddle high to support the The Cary Wyatt McRae Scholarship Fund.

The Cary Wyatt McRae Scholarship Fund was established when we lost our beloved friend and “school mom,” Cary McRae. The money raised for this scholarship enhances our financial aid budget to enable all

girls admitted to attend LWGMS regardless of their family’s financial situation. This was a core value for Cary, and we are grateful to continue her legacy.

In actuality, every family at LWGMS receives financial assistance – the true cost of an LWGMS education exceeds tuition charged. The journey each student embarks upon, the joy she feels as she accomplishes something she never dreamed possible, the security she knows as she grows more comfortable in expressing her authentic self, and the friendships and connections she makes at L-Dub over her three years, however, are priceless.

Please honor Cary’s memory and help us support every student and every family

at LWGMS and raise your paddle high and often in the name of The Cary Wyatt McRae Scholarship Fund.

Thank you for your support!

517 “WHAT I LOVE”A perfect family take-away, this all school art project highlights the self portraits and words of every sixth, seventh, and eighth grade student of this 2011/2012 school year, making any wall in your home colorful and lively with a piece of LWGMS history!

Value: $500.00Thank you to Carla Orlando.

518 FIVE DAYS in a SUNNY OKANOGAN CABINExperience four days in sunny Okanogan at ''Apple Grove,'' just outside of Loomis, Washington. This beautiful, four bedroom, three bathroom house with bunkhouse sits on four acres of land overlooking a working ranch. Activities you’ll enjoy there include: swimming at Palmer Lake, fishing, hiking in the Paysaten Wilderness, sleeping in the hammock, wiffle ball, croquet, badminton on the front lawn, and star gazing at night.

Mutually agreeable date. Contact Jan Fredrick at 206.465.4343 to arrange.

Value: $800.00 Thank you to Jan Frederick and Warren Gibbs.

519 TWENTY LIFT TICKETS to CRYSTAL MOUNTAINCrystal Mountain provides the ultimate winter escape, a skiers paradise that turns to a summer oasis with beautiful wild flower fields and green meadows. Learn to ski on the beginners slopes or ride to the top for breathtaking vistas and Washington's highest restaurant!

LWGMS will distribute tickets to winners in August, 2012.

Value: $1,400.00 Thank you to Sylvia Erickson.

520 AFTERNOON SAIL for FOURCaptain Jeff Huse and first mate Michelle will welcome four aboard for this four hour afternoon sail aboard 38' sailboat. Hang out and relax with food and drinks as you cruise the Puget Sound.

Use before 9/30/12. Contact Jeff Huse at 206.725.9260 to arrange.

Value: $600.00 Thank you to Jeff and Michelle Huse.

521 SIXTH GRADE PROJECTThis beautiful work of art is a collaborative effort by the Class of 2014 students. These girls chose a Frida Kahlo painting as their inspiration, and each tackled a square, using their fabulous art skills (taught by Ms. Lindsey!) to replicate this iconic work of art.

Value: $400.00 Thank you to the LWGMS Class of 2014 and Lindsey Mutschler.

522 DINNER at the RUINS for SIX Experience dinner for six at the exclusive, Lower Queen Anne private dining club, The Ruins. With it's beautiful decor, and delicious, elegant meals, it is hard to believe that it is able to maintain it’s title as Seattle's best kept secret!

Value: $800.00 Thank you to The Ruins.

523 MONTANA COTTAGE for TWOThis cozy cottage for two is just blocks away from the Yellowstone River in quaint Livingston, Montana. Enjoy five nights in Montana, with one day of river floating and fly fishing included.

Available June 2012-April 2013. Mutually agreeable dates. Contact Kristin Conn at 310.625.5031 to arrange.

Value: $700.00 Thank you to Doyt and Kristin Conn.

524 SIGNED GLEE SCRIPT and CAST PHOTOBe a star with this original script and photo, signed by the cast of Glee, Fox Network's smash musical hit!

Value: $500.00 Thank you to Marti Noxon.

THANK YOU to OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!

RULES OF THE AUCTIONLake Washington Girls Middle School reserves the right to withdraw any item from sale.

Lake Washington Girls Middle School has endeavored to catalog and describe the auction items correctly based on the information given by the donor, but all items are sold “as is.” No statements contained in the program or made orally at the sale or elsewhere shall be deemed a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability.

Bidders should carefully note the specific restrictions, conditions, and expiration dates for items purchased. We appreciate your observance of these restrictions, as future donations depend upon it.

Each bid legally obligates the bidder to pay his or her bid price in full if his or her bid is deemed the high bid for an item at the conclusion of the auction.

Once the auction closing time is announced, no further bids may be made. Volunteers are instructed to circle the winning bid and remove the bid sheets immediately for processing. Your cooperation is appreciated.

All winning bids are final. There will be no exchange or refund on items unless otherwise specified.

All items must be taken home the evening of the auction.

When buying auction items, all contributions in excess of the fair market value of the items are tax deductible as a gift to a charitable organization. Lake Washington Girls Middle School urges all attendees, donors, and contributors to consult IRS Revenue Ruling 67-246 and their tax consultant.

PAYMENT OPTIONSIn addition to the standard checkout procedure, you also have the option to Express Pay. Registering for Express Pay allows you to prepay for the evening’s purchases and skip the lines at checkout. If you do not make any purchases the evening of the auction, we will void and shred your credit card information or signed check.

Sign up for Express Pay when you register by leaving a signed credit receipt (MasterCard, Discover, or Visa) or a check with our registration team, and we will record your purchases throughout the evening. When the bidding is over, your account will be updated, and you’re on your way. About a week after the auction you will receive your receipt and any other paperwork (gift certificates, etc.) in the mail.

If you choose not to use Express Pay, checkout will open at 9:00 p.m. We accept cash, checks (the best two options for the school), MasterCard, Discover, and Visa. Please make checks payable to LWGMS. Sales tax will be applied as applicable.

CHECKOUT PROCEDURESIf you registered for Express Pay:

1. Skip the checkout/cashier lines and proceed directly to item pickup.

2. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the auction areas to assist you.

3. Your receipt will be mailed to you in the week following the auction.

If you did not register for Express Pay:

1. Proceed directly to checkout/cashier after 9:00 p.m.

2. After paying for your evening’s purchases, volunteers will be stationed throughout the auction areas to assist you with gathering your items.