The Auction Catalog - Washington`s National Park Fund

Washington’s
National Park
Fund Spring
Dinner & Auction
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Renton Pavilion
Washington’s National Park Fund
2017 Spring Dinner and Auction
Save the Date
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Learn more or e-subscribe for event updates at www.wnpf.org
Questions? [email protected] or 206.623.2063
Celebrating Mount Rainier,
North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks
“Our Parks, Their Home”
Spring Dinner and Auction
5:00 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2016
Renton Event Pavilion
Jon Jarvis, Keynote Speaker
Jim Whittaker, Honorary Chair
The items presented at tonight’s auction have been
donated by generous businesses and individuals.
Thanks go out to all who are present this evening.
Our national parks are most grateful.
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ORDER OF THE EVENING
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5:00 p.m.
CHECK-IN
5:00 p.m.
SILENT AUCTIONS OPEN
Silent Auction Section 2 (Yellow) CLOSES AT 6:45 p.m.
Silent Auction "Almost Live" Section CLOSES AT 6:55 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
WELCOME
Pam Reynolds and Dana Visser, Auction Co-Chairs
Jim Whittaker, Honorary Chair
7:00 p.m.
DINNER IS SERVED
7:20 p.m.
COMMENTS
Laurie Ward, Executive Director
Washington’s National Park Fund
7:25 p.m.
AUCTIONEER INTRODUCTION
7:30 p.m.
LIVE AUCTION BEGINS
KEYNOTE ADDRESS (following Item #20)
Jon Jarvis, Director of the National Park Service
Jon has served in the NPS for 39 years in roles ranging from
resource management to park biologist to superintendent
and regional director. He has served as Superintendent for
Mount Rainier National Park and Chief of Resources for North
Cascades National Park.
VIDEO
"Our Parks, Their Home"
We love our parks AND share them with amazing creatures; let's show them we care.
9:45 p.m.
CLOSING COMMENTS
Bret Wirta, President of the Board
Silent Auction Section 1 (Blue) CLOSES AT 6:30 p.m.
THIS EVENING’S MENU
Appetizers
Teriyaki meatballs, marinated in a pineapple ginger glaze
Fresh spinach and wild mushroom tartlets,
filled with caramelized onions and parmesan cheese
Garlic rosemary grilled chicken skewers,
brushed with a lemon thyme aioli
Plated Dinner
All meals include:
Homemade buttered rolls
Mixed spring greens salad
with candied pecans and crumbled bleu cheese,
tossed in a balsamic honey dijon vinaigrette dressing
Grilled seasonal vegetables in an herbal butter sauce
and roasted garlic Yukon Gold mashed potatoes
Entrees
Mesquite grilled salmon fillet
topped with a fresh basil pesto
and beurre blanc sauce
Grilled grass-fed beef tenderloin
served with a caramelized Vidalia Onion
and red wine demi-glace
Grilled portabella mushroom steak
topped with caramelized onions, sautéed spinach,
and roasted peppers
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In honor of the wildlife who
call our parks home.
Welcome friends, neighbors,
and associates!
I remember taking Earth Science in the 9th grade. Mr.
Johnston was one of those amazing teachers – his
passion for the natural world was so inspiring that I
found myself enthralled by science for the first time in
my young life.
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you this
evening to Washington’s National Park Fund’s Spring
Dinner and Auction. You can certainly feel the passion
we all share for Mount Rainier, North Cascades and
Olympic National Parks. You can also feel the deep
sense of appreciation the parks have for all of us as we
come together to celebrate and RAISE MUCH NEEDED
MONEY FOR THEM!
When I started with Washington’s National Park Fund
five years ago, I found myself focusing mainly on the
trails, volunteerism, search and rescue, and junior ranger programs for youth
and their families. Then I started learning about the funds we were awarding for
science and research and discovered a whole new world, similar to the world Mr.
Johnston had opened up to me so many years ago. Thanks to YOU, the parks’
supporters, we’ve been funding tracking collars for the Roosevelt Elk so scientists
could learn of their migration patterns at Olympic National Park. We’re funding
the ongoing release of fishers, members of the weasel family, in all three parks.
We’ve been supporting ongoing research of melting glaciers and the impact
climate change is having on the parks’ butterflies and plants. A few years back I
asked myself “What could butterflies have to do with educating us about climate
change?” Then I met Regina Rochefort. You’ll see what I mean later this evening
when we view tonight’s video during the Fund-a-Need.
If science and research stirs something special in you, than tonight’s theme –
Our Parks, Their Home – resonates well. We’re celebrating “our parks” which
are occupied by the fishers, butterflies, Roosevelt elk, bears, and more. The
parks are THEIR home; we’re the fortunate ones who get to visit them when
we’re there.
Help us help them, will you please? When we get to Fund-A-Need, dig a wee bit
deeper knowing that your tax-deductible support is helping park scientists and
rangers do the work that they do. Funding for science and research has been
cut SO dramatically in recent years. Let’s come together and make a difference
for the parks – and the wildlife that call them home.
This high-energy gathering is a key fundraiser for our parks. As Laurie shared on
the previous page, our focus this evening is building upon our recent successes
with funding science and research projects within the parks. The parks’
researchers and scientists do so much with the limited funding that they receive.
Your support impacts Mount Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic National Parks
and their push to gain a better understanding of the natural world around them.
While I’ve stood on Mount Olympus while core samples were taken from
high upon Blue Glacier, you may not have the time or ability to volunteer as a
“citizen scientist” who goes out with park staff to conduct the research. But
tonight, you’ll have the opportunity to empower those who do. Help us to raise
thousands of dollars to continue this legacy.
Thanks again to our very talented auction team, and especially to each of you.
Thanks for being here and supporting our parks!
Sincerely,
Bret Wirta, President of the Board,
Washington’s National Park Fund
To the Parks!
Laurie Ward, Executive Director,
Washington’s National Park Fund
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BOARD MEMBERS
HONORARY BOARD
President, New Path Marketing, Inc.
Washington’s 6th District
(Tacoma, Olympic Peninsula)
David Barbrack
Herb Bridge
Philanthropist and Owner,
Ben Bridge Jewelers
Don Gaines, Board Treasurer
Vice-President Finance and Treasurer,
Puget Sound Energy (retired)
Jim Gilchrist
Community Volunteer
Jeremy Gordon
Senior Associate, Point B
Kelly Jackson
Congressman Derek Kilmer
Honorable Dan Evans
Former Washington State Governor
and Senator, Washington’s National Park
Fund Founder
Mr. Lou Whittaker
Climber Extraordinaire,
Washington’s National Park Fund Founder
STAFF
Laurie B. Ward, Executive Director
Senior Internal Auditor, REI
Email: [email protected]
Work: 206-623-2063
John Newhoff
Ashley Stokes, Community Engagement Manager
Senior Partner,
Portage Bay Solutions, Inc.
Sage Newman
President, SRX International
Richard Page
Owner, Page Consulting LLC
Bruce Pflaum
Community Volunteer
Jeannette Privat
Supervisor, Nonprofit & Philanthropy
Resources Center, Redmond Library
Pam Reynolds
Owner, BES Events
Jay Satz
Senior Director, Partnerships and Innovation
Northwest Youth Corps
Dana Visser
Senior Instructional Designer,
Liberty Mutual Surety
Mona West
Nicky Ducommun, Donor Stewardship Manager
Email: [email protected]
Work: 206-623-2063
Gloria Gutierrez, Auction Consultant
OFFICE
1904 Third Avenue, Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98101
www.wnpf.org
Pam Reynolds, (Co-chair), Board Member
Dana Visser, (Co-chair), Board Member
Alexander Colorado, Volunteer
Nicky Ducommum, Staff
Jeremy Gordon, Board Member
Bret Wirta
Richard Page, Board Member
Community Volunteer
Karen Taylor-Goodrich, Superintendent
North Cascades National Park
810 State Route 20
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-1239
Email: [email protected]
Work: 360-854-7204
SPRING EVENT COMMITTEE
John Newhoff, Board Member
Denise Wulfekuhle
Randy King, Superintendent
Mount Rainier National Park
55210 238th Ave E.
Ashford, WA 98304-9751
Email: [email protected]
Work: 360-569-6503
Email: [email protected]
Work: 206-623-2063
Vice President, Emerging Brands
Cascades Designs, Inc.
CEO, Wirta Hospitality Worldwide
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
BOARD ADVISORS
Erika Olson, Communications
Sarah Creachbaum, Superintendent
Olympic National Park
600 East Park Avenue
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Email: [email protected]
Work: 360-565-3002
Jeannette Privat, Board Member
Mitch Rennie, Volunteer
Ashley Stokes, Staff
Bret Wirta, Board Member
Christine Yarrow, Volunteer
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OUR SPONSORS
We couldn’t do it without you!
GROUP BIDDING
Look for these group bidding opportunities!
They’re highlighted by this symbol:
Listed below are the items that may be purchased by a family, a group of friends,
a table at tonight’s auction, or simply by a generous host! You could even bid on
these for future business outings.
Group Bidding Opportunities: Silent Auction
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109
134
136
148
156
200
207
214
231
234
236
246
251
255
300
302
303
304
310
312
Out on the Trail with Outdoor Photographers for Four
Three-Night Stay at Secluded Harstine Island Cabin, for up to Eight Guests
Park Package: Dark Skies Program at Olympic National Park for up to Four
Hike in the North Cascades with WNPF Board Members
Tour for up to Eight People of Karma Vineyards, Chelan, WA
Park Package: Geology of Mount Rainier National Park for up to Four
Brunch for Six at Liam's Restaurant
Dinner for Four at the Ruins
Seven-Night Stay for up to Four at Lighthouse Pointe Resort in Point Arena, CA
Maryhill Winery Tour and Tasting for Eight
Fall Elwha Exploration Day with NatureBridge (for Four) and the Book
"Elwha: A River Reborn" Co-Published by the Seattle Times
DeLille Cellars Wine Tasting for Six, with a Magnum of Triple Threat
Park Package: Fisher Reintroduction Monitoring at Mount Rainier National Park for up to Four
Park Package: A Day with a Wilderness District Ranger at
Mount Rainier National Park for up to Four
Park Package: Mushrooming for Four at Olympic National Park
Explore Mount Rainier National Park Guided Day Hike of Your Choice for up to Eight People,
Including Backcountry Lunch and 1920s Photograph
Chef's Wine Dinner for Four at El Gaucho, Seattle
University Book Store Author Event VIP Experience for Six
Day of Shrimping (May 14) with Jon Evans for up to Four
Cruising the Puget Sound with Curt Miner and a Few of Your Friends
VIP Tour of the Everett Boeing Plant for Five
Group Bidding Opportunities: Live Auction
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Board of Director’s Wine Collection
Celebrity Hike with Karen Daubert, Executive Director of Washington Trails Association
Friday, July 22, 2016 for up to 12 people
The Capital Grille – Seattle Chef's Table for Six
Paradise Inn Reininger Winemaker's Dinner and Lodging for Six plus special guests
Lou & Ingrid Whittaker on Monday, September 19, 2016
A House Boat on Lake Powell for Five Days/Four Nights for up to 12 People
Lakeside Winemaker’s Dinner with Surprise Celebrity Guest for 10
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OUR AUCTIONEER
You’ll Come A Long Way Baby: About Our Auctioneer, Laura Michalek
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 a lot 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 [email protected] or call direct at 206.464.0850.
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AUCTION RULES
Each bidder will be given a bidder number upon check in. By bidding in the live
or silent auction, each bidder agrees to these auction rules:
1. To bid in the silent auction, simply write your bid number on the silent auction bid form. Designation of the bid you have written, by the silent auction official as the top bid, is a legal
contract to purchase the silent auction item.
2.
To bid in the live auction, hold up your bid card with the number toward the auctioneer.
A bid acknowledged by the live auctioneer is a legal contract to purchase the item.
The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid that is merely a fractional advance over
the prior bid.
3.
Top bidders must pay for their items at the end of the night. Unless otherwise stated, all items
are to be removed on the date purchased. The purchaser assumes responsibilities to locate and
remove purchases from the auction premises. Purchasers may claim the certificate for services
and tangible items not displayed from the cashier/item pick-up volunteer. You will be asked to
show your “Paid” receipt for tangible items.
4.
Reservations for trips and vacation accommodations must be mutually arranged with the donor
unless otherwise noted. Tickets for travel packages are for coach class unless otherwise noted.
No refunds will be allowed on travel packages even on canceled tickets or accommodations.
Travel will be provided by donors as described. Because travel charges change, travel costs may
decrease the values stated, however, no refunds will be allowed.
5.
Each person who is issued a bid number (bidder) assumes all risks and hazards related to the
auction and items obtained at the auction. Each bidder agrees to hold harmless from any liability
Washington’s National Park Fund, its elected and appointed officials, members and employees,
the auctioneers, the event organizers, sponsors and/or volunteers connected with the auction.
6.
Auction items will be awarded to one purchaser only. All purchases are final and there will be
no exchanges or refunds unless otherwise noted. We will gladly accept your payment by cash,
check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover on the night of the auction. We are a
501 (c)(3) charitable organization and your payment may be tax-deductible only to the extent
provided by law.
7. Unless otherwise noted, all goods and services must be claimed and used within one year of
the auction date.
8.
Washington’s National Park Fund reserves the right to add or withdraw, without notice, any
items to or from the auction. Washington’s National Park Fund has attempted to describe and
catalog all items correctly, but all items are offered “as is, where is.” Washington’s National Park
Fund neither warrants nor represents and, in no event shall be responsible for, the correctness
or descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance or condition of the items. No statement
made in this catalog, or made orally at the auction or elsewhere, shall be deemed as such
warranty, representation or assumption of liability. The value listed is our estimate of fair market
value. Items have not been appraised unless so noted.
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GUIDE TO AUCTION
Live Auction: #1–31
Silent Auction Section 1: #100–157
Silent Auction Section 2: #200–259
"Almost Live" Section: #300–315
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NIGHT
The two Silent Auction sections and "Almost Live" total 131 packages!
HEADS OR TAILS: Look for a Heads-or-Tails ticket seller during the silent auction
and enter the Heads-or-Tails game! For $25 (limit one per person) you have the
chance to win a $350 credit for use during the live auction! Prior to the launch of
the live auction, we will play Heads-or-Tails to determine the winner.
LIVE ITEMS: Exciting live auction with 31 packages up for bid!
Silent Auction
Section 1
Closes at 6:30 p.m.
FUND-A-NEED: Science and Research: the dedicated professionals who do so
much in the parks, the vital work that is often unseen and unrecognized by those
visiting. These initiatives need and deserve our support. This work can’t wait!
These are very unique packages you can only get this evening. They are park
packages led by park staff. They offer VERY unique access into the wisdom
and years of experience these wonderful rangers and scientists have
obtained through their experiences.
This pine tree indicates item that are PERFECT for group bidding. The
packages are ideal for groups or families. They're perfect for businesses
to come together and bid on for a future outing. They're a fun way for a
group of friends to come together with a combination bid. See page 15
for a complete list.
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SILENT AUCTION 1
VALUED AT:
VALUED AT:
100 One-Night Stay for Two at Log Cabin Resort Including Breakfast and a Boat Rental
Thank you: Aramark Parks and Destinations
$236.00
111 Two-Night Stay at Freestone Inn, Mazama WA, with Mazama Swag from the Local Country Store Thank you: Freestone Inn, The Mazama Store
$553.00
101 Handmade Forest Wildlife Quilt by Carole Jensen
Thank you: Carole Jensen
$250.00 112 Historic Map: Mount Rainier Forest Reserve by Fred Plummer, 1899
Thank you: Jordan Roderick
Priceless
113 Handmade Custom Four Wood Jewelry Box, and a Custom Say it On Your Wrist Bracelet
Thank you: Richard Vanberg, NorthBeach Designs
$445.00
114 Trio of Lost River Classics: Big Red Wine
Thank you: Lost River Winery
$80.00 115
$470.00
103 Park Package: Spend the Day with a Historical
Landscape Architect at Mount Rainier Thank you: Saylor Moss
Priceless
104 Live Piano Music for Three Hours for Your Next Soiree
Thank you: Jeremy Gordon
$450.00
105 Avalanche Lily Framed Photo (12x16) and a Notecard Set
Thank you: Mary Janosik
$150.00 106 Out on the Trail with Outdoor Photographers for Four
Thank you: Mitch Rennie & Mitch Pitman
$800.00
Two Night Stay in a Kalaloch Cabin with Breakfast for Two, plus "Day Hiking the Olympic Peninsula”
by Craig Romano
Thank you: Kalaloch Lodge, The Mountaineers Books
107 REI Base Camp 6 Tent
Thank you: REI
$429.00 116 Two One-hour Massage Certificates
Thank you: Essence of the Sun Bodywork and Massage
$180.00 108
$395.00
117 Mount Rainier National Park Pendleton Woolen Mills Gift Basket
Thank you: Pendleton Woolen Mills
$405.00
118 ExOfficio Gift Card for $100 and a Set of Wool Beanies
Thank you: Cascade Mountain Tech, Ex Officio $125.00 $625.00
119 NeoAir Large All Season Mattress
and Grand Canyon National Park Poster
Thank you: Cascade Designs, Lantern Press LLC
$189.95
$397.00
120 North Cascades Institute Gift Basket
Thank you: North Cascades Institute
$360.00 121 Starbucks Coffee Kit
Thank you: Starbucks
$75.00 One-Night Stay for Two at Wellspring Spa at Mount
Rainier with Mount Rainier Hiking Guide Book,
Hiking poles, and Two Wool Beanies
Thank you: Wellspring Spa at Mount Rainier,
Cascade Mountain Tech, The Mountaineers Books
109 Three-Night Stay at Secluded Harstine Island Cabin, for up to Eight Guests
Thank you: Steve Johnson 110 Women's Clairvoyant Jacket, Small, with Matching Smartphone Case and a Beautiful Handmade Scarf
Thank you: Rhoda Altom, Outdoor Research
= Group Bidding Opportunities
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= Park Packages
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SILENT AUCTION 1
VALUED AT:
122 Six Amazing Cheesecakes
Thank you: Michael Terrence Murphy
$270.00 123 Cooking Class for Two! Thank you: Eat Local
$196.00 124
Olympic National Park-themed Women's Sweatshirt, Size Small, with a Beanie and an Olympic National Park
Poster by Robert B. Decker
Thank you: Rob Decker, Parks Project
$130.00
125 NeoAir Large All Season Mattress and a Big Basin Redwoods State Park Poster
Thank you: Cascade Designs, Lantern Press LLC
$190.00
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"Prayer Flags over Kantega, 6783 M, at the Climbers' Memorial near Mount Everest"
By Dianne Roberts Photography
Thank you: Dianne Roberts
$450.00
127 Super Bowl 50 Commemorative Bottle of Wine
Thank you: Thomas & Elizabeth Luthy
$100.00
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129 Men's Realm Jacket, Large, and a Two Pack of Wool Beanies $304.00
Thank you: Cascade Mountain Tech, Outdoor Research
130 Climb a Mountain Trucker Hat with Bumpass Hell Poster $65.00
and Cross Country Skiing Book
Thank you: Lantern Press LLC, and Patagonia Seattle = Group Bidding Opportunities
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VALUED AT:
132 Two Main Level Seats to a Mariners Home Game and a Holograph Signed Ball from Felix Hernandez
Thank you: Seattle Mariners
$320.00
133 Everything Bonsai!
Thank you: Puget Sound Bonsai Association
$115.00 134 Park Package: Dark Skies Program at Olympic National Park for up to Four
Thank you: John Goar
Snowshoeing Adventure Package! Tubbs Flex Snowshoes, $300.00
"Snowshoeing from Novice to Beginner"
By Gene Prayer, and Two Beanies
Thank you: Cascade Mountain Tech, Anonymous
131 Signed Original Ink Drawing of Two Ducks, Eva Wiseman, 2008
Thank you: Barbara Bruell
$100.00
135 Kayak Tour for Two at Shilshole Marina in Ballard
Thank you: Ballard Kayak, Cascade Designs
136 Hike in the North Cascades with WNPF Board Members Thank you: David Barbrack, Cascade Mountain Tech,
John Newhoff, and The Mountaineers Books
Priceless
$156.00
$545.00
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“Mount Rainier Towers above Field of Lupine 16x24 Print by Stephen Matera
Thank you: Stephen Matera Photographer
$100.00
138
Burgers and Beer! Keg of Mac & Jack's Beer and Gift Certificate to Burgermaster
Thank you: Burgermaster, Mac and Jack's Brewery
$180.00
139
MicroRocket Stove
Thank you: Cascade Designs
$59.95
140
“1975 American K2 Expedition” by Dianne Roberts Photography
Thank you: Dianne Roberts and Jim Whittaker
$450.00
141
Two-night Stay at Sun Mountain Lodge with Carbon Hiking Poles and Two Wool Beanies
Thank you: Cascade Mountain Tech, Sun Mountain Lodge
$685.00
142
Daypack by Marmot
Thank you: Yukon Trading Company
$75.00 = Park Packages
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SILENT AUCTION 1
VALUED AT:
143 A Pair of Tubbs Snowshoes (Men's)
Thank you: Yukon Trading Company
$200.00
144 A Pair of Tubbs Snowshoes (Women's)
Thank you: Yukon Trading Company
$200.00
145 A Year of Dry-Cleaning
Thank you: Anonymous
$600.00
146 Mount Shuksan Reflected in Picture Lake 16x24 Print by Stephen Matera
Thank you: Stephen Matera Photographer
$100.00
147 Olympic National Park-themed Men's XL Sweatshirt and Shirt
Thank you: Parks Project
$100.00
148 Tour for up to Eight People of Karma Vineyards, Chelan, WA
Thank you: KARMA Vineyards
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VALUED AT:
154 Love Your Car Again! Interior and Exterior Basic Detail Provided by Al Fresco Auto Detail
Thank you: Al Fresco Auto Detail
$150.00
155 Case of Tsillan Cellars: Unoaked Chardonnay
Thank you: Jeannette Privat
$185.00 156 Park Package: Geology of Mount Rainier National Park for up to Four
Thank you: Scott Beason
Priceless
157 Olympic Forest Reserve Map, Legend Merchantable Timber Priceless
Thank you: Jordan Roderick
$350.00
149 Edge of the Earth, Corner of the Sky by Art Wolfe Thank you: Art Wolfe Inc.
$75.00
150 Scenic Flight for Two Over Washington National Park of your Choice!
Thank you: Howard Johnson
$400.00
151 Marmot Daypack
Thank you: Yukon Trading Company
$75.00
152 Husky Football: Two University of Washington Husky Club
Seats for the Portland State Game on September 17, 2016
Thank you: Rhoda Altom
$100.00
153 Indian Henry Print by Patricia Thomas
Thank you: Patricia Thomas
$200.00
= Group Bidding Opportunities
= Park Packages
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SILENT AUCTION 2
VALUED AT:
200 Brunch for Six at Liam's Restaurant
Thank you: Sugar Mountain
$150.00 201 Gift Certificate to FX McRory's Steak Chop and Oyster House $50.00
Thank you: F.X. McRory's Steak Chop & Oyster House
Silent Auction
Section 2
Closes at 6:45 p.m.
202 $100 Gift Certificate Seattle Fish Company
Thank you: Mr. Jon Daniels
203 $50.00 Jack's BBQ and a Bottle of 2Bar Bourbon Whiskey $100.00 Thank you: Mr. Rob Dent
204 Dine at 6,872 Feet! $250 at Crystal Mountain Summit House $250.00 Thank you: Lew & Jim Gilchrist
205 Dinner for Two at Tilth
Thank you: Tilth
$150.00 206 $50 Gift Certificate for Lunch or Brunch at Barrio, Lot No. 3, Purple, or the Commons
Thank you: Heavy Restaurant Group
$50.00
207. Dinner for Four at the Ruins
Thank you: The Ruins
$500.00 208 Brimmer and Heeltap $100 Gift Certificate Thank you: Brimmer & Heeltap
$100.00
209 Dinner Hotel Sorrento for Two
Thank you: Hotel Sorrento
$100.00 210 Handmade Quilt "Glacial Path" by Carole Jensen
Thank you: Carole Jensen
$250.00 211
$134.00
Rangefinder Rucksack with a Grand Teton National
Park Poster and Two Pack of Wool Beanies
Thank you: Cascade Mountain Tech, Lantern Press LLC,
and Outdoor Research
= Group Bidding Opportunities
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$100.00 = Park Packages
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SILENT AUCTION 2
VALUED AT:
212 Two-Night Stay at Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
Thank you: Westin Hotels
$600.00
213 Centennial Wall Hanging - Mount Rainier
Thank you: Linda & Gary Glein
$80.00 214 Seven-Night Stay for up to Four at Lighthouse Pointe Resort in Point Arena, CA
Thank you: Global Companies
215 REI Kingdom 4 Tent and a Pack of Wool Beanies
Thank you: Cascade Mountain Tech, REI
216 Tasting for Ten with an Artisan Cheese Platter and Trip to the Barrel Room, from Woodhouse Wine Estates
Thank you: Woodhouse Wine Estates
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$414.00 $66.00
One-Night Stay for Two at Sol Duc Hot Springs Including Breakfast and an Olympic
National Park Map Pack
Thank you: Aramark Parks and Destinations,
Green Trails Maps
$255.00
218 Trendy Snap Skirt and Beautiful Handmade Scarf
Thank you: Rhoda Altom, Sassafras Boutique
$150.00 219 Geological Map of Section of Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, 1964
Thank you: Jordan Roderick
Priceless
220 Family Membership to the Burke Museum for One Year
Thank you: Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
$100.00 221 “Infrared Spirit Bears” Metal Print Photograph
Thank you: Stuart Westmorland Photography
$200.00 = Group Bidding Opportunities
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$800.00
VALUED AT:
222 Chelan House B&B Certificate for a Two-Night Stay, and Tickets to the Historic Ruby Theater in Chelan
Thank you: Chelan House B & B, Historic Ruby Theatre
$161.00
223
$230.00
Double-Wide Tote Bag, Beanies, Hiking Poles, and a Denali National Park Poster
Thank you: Cascade Mountain Tech, EQPD Gear,
and Lantern Press LLC
224 Twelve Bottles of: Nota Bene Wines
Thank you: Tim Narby
$400.00 225
Two-Night Stay for Two at Lake Crescent Lodge, Including a One-Hour Kayak Tour, Blocker Lite Dry
Sacks and a PackTowl Nano
Thank you: Aramark Parks and Destinations,
Cascade Designs, and Hatzoff Productions
$520.00
226 Women's Helium Jacket Medium, Women's Echo Tee, Medium, and a Set of Dry Ditty Sacks
Thank you: Outdoor Research
$229.00
227 "Spirit in the Woods" Plaque
Thank you: Linda Thorson Design
$250.00 228
Two Night Stay at San Francisco Marriott Marquis Hotel $620.00
and a Guide Book to Local Area Hikes!
Thank you: San Francisco Marriott Marquis Hotel,
The Mountaineers Books
229
Hubba Hubba NX Tent with a North Cascades Map Pack $415.00
and Set of Wool Beanies
Thank you: Cascade Designs, Cascade Mountain Tech,
and Green Trails Maps
230 Two Nights Stay at Kate's Cottage on Useless Bay, Whidbey Island
Thank you: John Newhoff
$450.00
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VALUED AT:
$416.00 241
Kayaking Fun! A Kayak Rental for Two on Lake Union and a Kayaking Book for Beginners
Thank you: Northwest Outdoor Center,
The Mountaineers Books
$90.00
242
One-Night Stay at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino with Dinner, and a Hiking Guide Book and DVD
of the Olympic Peninsula
Thank you: Hatzoff Productions, Quinault Beach Resort
and Casino, The Mountaineers Books
$285.00
231 Maryhill Winery Tour and Tasting for Eight
Thank you: Maryhill Winery
232 International Mountain Guides Gift Basket
Thank you: International Mountain Guides
$104.00 233 Historical Map of Mount Rainier National Park, 1955
Thank you: Jordan Roderick
Priceless
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Fall Elwha Exploration Day with NatureBridge (for Four) and the Book "Elwha: A River Reborn"
Co-Published by the Seattle Times
Thank you: NatureBridge, and The Mountaineers Books
235 Men's Torrentshell Jacket, Medium, and a Sensor
Dry Pocket Smartphone Case
Thank you: Outdoor Research, Patagonia Seattle
$430.00
$151.00
236 DeLille Cellars Wine Tasting for Six, $270.00
with a Magnum of Triple Threat
Thank you: DeLille Cellars, Anonymous
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One-Night Stay for Two in a Full View Deluxe Room with Two Signature Swedish Massages at the
Chrysalis Inn and Spa
Thank you: The Chrysalis Inn and Spa at the Pier
$379.00
238 Historic Map of Mount Rainier, WA, 1924
Thank you: Jordan Roderick
Priceless
239 Weekend in Stehekin: Fly in on Chelan Seaplanes to Your Two-Night Stay for Two at the Lodge at Stehekin
Thank you: Chelan Seaplanes, Rainier Guest Services
$735.00
240
$80.00
A Mesh Tote Bag with a Two Pack of Wool Beanies and Mount Rainier National Park Poster
Thank you: Cascade Mountain Tech, EQPD Gear,
and Lantern Press LLC
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243 2004 Horizontal of Washington Top Wines
Thank you: Thomas & Elizabeth Luthy
$700.00 244 One-Night Stay at the Intercontinental Times Square Hotel
Thank you: Intercontinental Times Square Hotel
$500.00 245 Centennial Wall Hanging - Olympic
Thank you: Linda & Gary Glein
$80.00 246 Park Package: Fisher Reintroduction Monitoring at Mount Rainier National Park for up to Four
Thank you: Tara Chestnut
Priceless
247 Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge DVD Set
Thank you: Art Wolfe Inc.
$100.00 248.
Chacabuco Pack with Beanies, Hiking Poles, and a Rocky Mountain National Park Poster
Thank you: Cascade Mountain Tech, Lantern Press LLC,
and Patagonia Seattle $235.00
249 Limited Edition: "Mount Everest From Near Rongbuk Monastery - Tibet" Framed Photograph
Thank you: Dianne Roberts and Jim Whittaker
$700.00
250 Two Person Tent by Marmot
Thank you: Yukon Trading Company
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Park Package: A Day with a Wilderness District Ranger at Mount Rainier National
Park for up to Four
Thank you: Kraig Snure
Priceless
252 Men's Helium Jacket, Medium, and Medium Men's Echo Tee $188.00 Thank you: Outdoor Research
253 Set of Historical Maps from Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks
Thank you: Jordan Roderick
Priceless
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$100.00
Mount Rainier Themed Historical Map, Poster, and Liberty Water Bottle Set
Thank you: Lantern Press LLC, Liberty Bottles,
and Jordan Roderick
255 Park Package: Mushrooming for Four at Olympic National Park
Thank you: Lee Whitford
Priceless
256 Gravity Works Four Liter Water Filter
Thank you: Cascade Designs
$120.00 257 Three-Night Getaway to Any WorldMark Resort
Thank you: WorldMark by Wyndham
$750.00 258 National Park Framed Poster Collection
Thank you: Rob Decker
$90.00 259 Two-Night Stay at The Lodge at Breckenridge, CO
Thank you: Guest Services
$400.00
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"ALMOST LIVE" AUCTION
VALUED AT:
These are OUTSTANDING packages that ALMOST made it into the
live auction. Some wonderful opportunities throughout!
300
Explore Mount Rainier National Park Guided Day Hike of Your Choice for up to Eight People,
Including Backcountry Lunch and 1920s Photograph
Thank you: Cleve & Marty Pinnix 301
Overnight Stay at Northern Quest Casino and Resort with a Couple's Massage, Dinner for Two, and More!
Thank you: Kalispel Tribe and Northern Quest Resort
and Casino, The Mountaineers Books
$620.00
302 Chef's Wine Dinner for Four at El Gaucho, Seattle Thank you: El Gaucho
$700.00 303 University Book Store Author Event VIP Experience for Six
Thank you: University Bookstore
Priceless
304 Day of Shrimping (May 14) with Jon Evans for up to Four
Thank you: Jon Evans
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$400.00
Park Package: North Cascades Sub-Alpine Priceless
Plant Monitoring (for up to three) and a
Book on the National Park Service
Thank you: Mignonne Bivin, The Mountaineers Books
306 Two-Nights Hidden Villa Cottages in Cannon Beach, OR
and a Hiking Book of Local Trails
Thank you: The Mountaineers Books, Vacasa
$600.00
307 Explore the Salish Sea: Olympic Peninsula to Victoria, BC
Thank you: Black Ball Ferry Line, Gray Line Bus Tours,
The Mountaineers Books, and Bret & Trisha Wirta
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Priceless
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Three-Day Mount Baker Climb, and Book "Drawn: The Art of Ascent"
Thank you: Alpine Ascents International,
The Mountaineers Books
309 Explore Arizona! Five Night Stay at the Magnuson Hotel-Papago Inn, Scottsdale, AZ
Thank you: The Mountaineers Books, Bret & Trisha Wirta
$1,125.00
$520.00
310 Cruising the Puget Sound with Curt Miner and a Few of Your Friends
Thank you: Curt Miner
$600.00
311 Park Package: Ross Lake Native Plant Restoration for Two
Thank you: Mignonne Bivin
Priceless
312 VIP Tour of the Everett Boeing Plant for Five
Thank you: David K Reese
$500.00 313
Scenic Flight Over Mount Rainier National Park, and Tickets to the Museum of Flight and Maps
of Mount Rainier
Thank you: Green Trails Maps, Steve Moody,
and the Museum of Flight
314 Shadow a Professional Photographer along the
Sidelines at a Huskies Game
Thank you: Scott Eklund
315 Two-Night Stay for Two at Glacier Bay Lodge, Alaska, Including Day Tour
Thank you: Aramark Parks and Destinations
$444.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
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Happy Birthday, National Park Service!
The National Park Service turns 100 on August 25, 2016, and everyone can take
part in the celebration. The centennial will kick off a second century of stewardship
of America's national parks and engaging communities through recreation,
conservation, and historic preservation programs. We invite you to find your park
and discover the national parks and programs in your own backyard!
Live Auction
Begins at 7:30 p.m.
Early Leaders of the Park Service Idea
The National Parks are uniquely American. Celebrate the visionaries who came
before us with groundbreaking ideas – not only about preserving our nation's
"crown jewels", but also extending the National Park Service’s mission to some of
the nation’s other uniquely American treasures. Because of them, the agency today
manages a range of cultural sites including monuments, parkways, battlefields,
cemeteries, and recreation areas. This rich variety has created a portfolio of over
400 parks, all with their own special contribution to the American story.
The National Park Service of the 21st Century continues forward with a team of
unsung heroes. Some are rangers who lead tours and provide for visitor safety.
Others maintain, clean, and repair our parks. And even further behind the scenes,
are a legion of administrators, historic preservationists, archeologists, and ecologists
striving to discover more about America’s past, so that it can be preserved and
passed on to future generations.
Special thanks goes out to our local friends at REI for playing
such a key and leadership role in this celebration.
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1 Board of Directors Wine Collection $800
This unbelievable collection of wine comes from our Board of Directors’ private
collections. Each bottle is a personal favorite of a member of the board, and is
sure to become a favorite of yours as well. This collection is worth more than
$800, but knowing the purchase of this once-in-a-lifetime collection is helping
our beautiful national parks stay beautiful truly makes it priceless!
Thank you: Washington’s National Park Fund Board of Directors
2 Two-Night Stay for Two at Paradise Inn, Mount Rainier National Park
$400
Enjoy a two-night stay for two guests at the historic Paradise Inn at Mount
Rainier National Park. Built in 1916, this historic guest lodge sits in the shadow of
Mount Rainier, surrounded by alpine meadows lush with wild flowers. Miles of
hiking trails are just outside the front door with panoramic views of glaciers and
waterfalls. The inn features a full service dining room serving Northwest cuisine,
and a gift shop with authentic Native American arts and crafts, just steps away
from your adventure on the mountain! Includes dinner for two guests on one
night of your stay.
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3 Celebrity Hike with Karen Daubert,
Priceless
Executive Director of Washington Trails
Association Friday, July 22, 2016 for up to 12 people
Join Karen Daubert, Executive Director of Washington Trails Association, on
Friday July 22, 2016 for an eight mile (roundtrip) hike up Skyscraper Mountain in
Mount Rainier National Park. This was Karen’s first hike when she was ten years
old, and is still one of her favorites today. We hope it will become one of yours as
well!
Participants will meet Karen at Wapiti Woolies in Greenwater, WA at 9:30 a.m.
then drive to Sunrise. From there, the group will hike eight miles round trip to
Skyscraper. Picnic will be provided to each person’s backpack from the parking
lot. This hike will take a total estimated time of six hours to complete. Snacks and
lunch will be provided by Market and Vine Catering and Rhoda Altom.
Restrictions: Valid through October 4, 2016, excludes July, August, and holiday
periods.
This hike is for up to 12 hikers total. NOTE: We will be selling this to the top
bidders that total the 12 available spaces available. Laura, our Auctioneer, will
start with a base bid. All those interested will raise their paddle. If more than 12
spaces are at that price, Laura will continue to increase the bid amount until the
12 spaces are reached. You may bid on one or more spaces. For example, if it is
at $100 per space and you want two or more of those spaces, please hold up
your fingers for the number of spaces you want. If you want two, hold up two
fingers, your bid would then be $100 per space, or a total of $200.
Thank you: Rainier Guest Services
Restrictions: Date is set for Friday, July 22, 2016. Thank you: Karen Daubert and Rhoda Altom
4 The Capital Grille – Seattle Chef’s Table for Six
$750
The Capital Grille’s Executive Chef will create a decadent four-course dinner for
you and five dining companions. The meal will be paired with wine from their
award winning wine list. The historic Cobb building is home to this renowned
Seattle steakhouse, known for the region’s freshest ingredients and their artfully
prepared dishes. Fine dining, world-class wines, and gracious service await!
Restrictions: Date and time to be mutually agreed upon; not available in
December. Reservations are required and gratuity is not included. Offer expires
2/10/2017
Thank you: The Capital Grille
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5 PARK PACKAGE: Ozette Prairie – Wilderness Refuge,
Cultural Significance
Priceless
Spend an afternoon with Olympic park botanist Janet Coles and archaeologist
Dave Conca exploring the Ozette prairies. The Ozette Prairies, now located within
the boundary of Olympic National Park, were useful to the culture and economy
of the Makah, the native people who now occupy lands neighboring the park.
Due to the prairies’ biodiversity and openness, they provided habitat that
supported many plants and animals that the Makah used for clothing, shelter,
food, tools and ritual objects. Learn how an ongoing effort to restore the prairies
will benefit the both the Makah AND park resources alike.
Restrictions: Trip to take place July or August 2016
Thank you: Janet Coles and Dave Conca
6 A Week on the Mexican Riviera in Mazatlán
$1,250
Known as the “Pearl of the Pacific”, Mazatlán boasts miles of pristine beaches,
rich history and bountiful outdoor activities. Enjoy seven nights in a onebedroom condominium unit (for up to four people) at Torres Mazatlán. You’ll
find endless ways to spend your days, from visiting the historic sights and hilltop
villages of one of the oldest inhabited areas in Mexico and tours of area tequila
distilleries, to relaxing in the surf and sun of the Zona Dorada (Golden Zone).
Sip mango margaritas at the newly renovated Palapa Restaurant and Bar while
planning your next day’s activities. Torres Mazatlán offers a wealth of onsite
amenities including a beach, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, kids’ pool, tennis
and a full activities program. Whether you are looking for deep sea fishing,
disco, exceptional dining, shopping, or simply sun-filled days, Mazatlán has so
much to offer that you are sure to make memories to cherish. The only thing to
remember in Mazatlán is... Just Have Fun!
Restrictions: Not valid on Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday.
Expires 4/23/2017
Thank you: Vacation Internationale
7 PARK PACKAGE: North Cascades National Park
Sahale Peak Climb for Two
VALUED AT:
Priceless
Live out your dreams of being a climbing ranger with the National Park Service!
You’ll climb Sahale Peak, an impressive glaciated peak in the heart of the North
Cascades, on patrol with park staff. Along the way, you will assist rangers as they
educate visitors, monitor route conditions, and assist with resource protection
projects in the popular Cascade Pass area. Strenuous – must be in excellent
physical condition and able to hike 14 miles, gaining approximately 5200’, while
carrying approximately 15 pounds of equipment in addition to personal supplies.
You should be comfortable with snow travel, scrambling, and some exposure.
The trip will most likely include an overnight stay, but this would not be required
depending on the fitness of the participants.
Restrictions: This trip will take place in July or August of 2016, and can
accommodate up to two people.
Thank you: Corinne Oakes
8 Un-Cruise Adventures: Coastal Washington and the San Juan Islands
Seven-Night Cruise for Two
$5,000
Enjoy this eight-day seven-night coastal Washington and San Juan Islands small
ship cruise. Begin your Un-Cruise Adventure in Seattle and spend a week-long
voyage exploring the scenic winding channels, temperate rain forest and old
growth of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. Hike in the Olympic National
Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, up Mount Constitution and through
Washington State parks. Enjoy wilderness kayaking, paddle boarding, and
unhurried time for wildlife viewing. Includes daily insights from your on-board
Expedition Leaders/Naturalist. Small boat excursions in the San Juan archipelago
explore Friday Harbor and Port Townsend. Two people will share a Trailblazer
cabin. Includes on-board meals, transfers and baggage handling, entry fees to
national parks, and boat adventure activities and equipment.
Restrictions: Saturday departures launch from Fishermen’s Terminal in Seattle.
Valid from April 2016 – April 2017. Does not include any form of airfare, port
fees and taxes. Crew gratuity are recommended at 7-10% of the retail value.
Thank you: Un-Cruise Adventures, Don and Sue Gaines
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9 Mount Shuksan Climb and Alpine Climbing Techniques Book
$920
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Climb Mount Shuksan (9,131’) and enjoy the beauty and grandeur of alpine
climbing! This massive, complex peak in North Cascades National Park offers
abundant learning opportunities for beginner climbers. This is your chance to
reach the top of one of the most photographed peaks in the world. It is a diverse
ascent that includes both glacier travel and a rock scramble to the airy summit.
According to Northwest climbing legend Fred Beckey, this peak “epitomizes the
jagged alpine peak like no other massif in the North Cascades”. With a good
sense of adventure, a bit of training, and the solid and supportive guide staff from
Mountain Madness, this climb is within reach of any fit and motivated individual.
Also included in this package is the book “Alpine Climbing: Techniques to Take
You Higher” by Kathy Cosley and Mark Houston, longtime guides and climbing
instructors certified by the American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA). This
book is ideal for climbers who know the basics and are ready to venture at higher
altitudes.
Restrictions: Offer good for one trip/one climber only in 2016. Cannot be used
with any other discounts. No cash value, non-transferable. Some restrictions
may apply.
Thank you: Mountain Madness and The Mountaineers Books
10 PARK PACKAGE: What WAS Mount Rainier Like 9,000 Years Ago?
Priceless
If you haven’t met park archaeologist Greg Burtchard yet, you’re in for a
treat. Spend a day with Greg learning about more than 9,000 years of human
presence on Mount Rainier. In more than 16 years at Mount Rainier, Greg has
accumulated a wealth of information regarding the time people first began
coming to the mountain, why they made the journey, how they used mountain
resources, and where they focused most of their activities. Set up the time
directly with Greg. At your discretion, drive or hike to have a personal tour of
one or more of these ancient locations.
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Paradise Inn Reininger Winemaker’s Dinner and Lodging for Six Plus Special Guests
Lou and Ingrid Whittaker on Monday,
September 19, 2016
$1,810
This is a fabulous Winemaker’s Dinner and Lodge package at Paradise Inn,
located in Mount Rainier National Park. This Harvest Moon opportunity could
belong to you and five of your closest friends. Head up to Paradise Inn, one of
the park’s most beloved locations. Enjoy an evening of fine wines and carefully
paired food. The package includes three standard guestrooms for one night (two
guests/room) AND a special “Winemaker Dinner” for six with mountaineering
legend, Lou Whittaker and his wife, Ingrid. Chuck Reininger, Reininger Winery’s
founder and winemaker (AND former Rainier guide) will be joining you along
with your host, Dana Visser, WNPF board member. You’ll assuredly enjoy wines
paired to match your meal in the presence of great company.
Package also includes a bottle of wine from Reininger Winery for
each person in the group. A great package for a group of friends!
Date is set for Monday, September 19, 2016.
Thank you: Rainier Guest Services, Reininger Winery, Lou & Ingrid Whittaker,
and Dana Visser
12 Two Round Trip Tickets on Alaska Airlines With No Blackout Dates
$2,500
Whether you want to relax on a beach, hit the slopes, or sip some wine, Alaska
Airlines can take you there! Enjoy two coach round trip tickets to anywhere
Alaska Airlines flies with NO blackout dates. We’re talking sea to shining sea and
then some! Travel valid on flights 1-999, 2000-2999, 3450-3499.
Restrictions: Expires 4/26/2017. Not valid on code-share partners.
Donor: Alaska Airlines
Restrictions: This trip takes place July-September 2016. Site visits can vary from
easy driving/walking locations to two to four mile hikes in moderately strenuous
trail/backcountry settings depending on the wishes of the high bidder.
Donor: Greg Burtchard
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13 A House Boat on Lake Powell for Five Days/Four Nights for up to 12 People
$5,667
This could be the vacation experience of a lifetime! Spend five days and four
nights on the newly renovated Deluxe Class 59’ Discovery XL Houseboat.
Featuring a new interior and an upgraded deck with flying bridge controls, you’re
in for a truly Platinum-level experience! Complete with central heating, air
conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, one and a half bathrooms, and much more.
Sleeps up to twelve people whether you’re underway or anchored for the night!
Restrictions: Good for travel today through March 31, 2017. Blackout dates: June
22 – August 16 (but it’s darn hot down there during this time anyway!). Other dates
on request basis and subject to availability. Good for travel from Wahweap Marina,
AZ only. Does not include meals, alcohol, taxes, energy surcharges, gratuities, fuel, or
NPS gate fees. Refundable damage deposit is required. Non-transferable.
Thank you: Aramark Parks and Destinations
14 Luxurious Seven-Day Cruise for Two on Holland America Cruise Line
$3,600
When you step aboard one of the five-star ships of Holland America Line, you will
experience a voyage unlike any other. You can choose any cruise for two (same
stateroom) up to seven days in length (based on minimum ocean view stateroom)
to Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico or Canada/New England. Your journey will
include extraordinary dining, spacious staterooms, elegant surroundings and days
filled with new discoveries and gracious pampering by an award-winning crew.
You can choose to partake in as many – or as few – activities as you wish, from
the renowned Greenhouse Spa and Salon, to cooking demonstrations and wine
tasting in the Culinary Arts Center, and much more. Or simply relax and enjoy the
spectacular scenery from the beautiful wrap-around teak deck. The certificate has
no expiration date.
Restrictions: General Information Sheet for all listed restrictions. The certificate
has no expiration date. The certificate may be applied to other cabin categories
or cruise trades at an additional cost. Call World Cruise Reservations to secure
a mutually agreeable date. Airfare to and from departure and arrival ports not
included, however guests may purchase at an additional cost. Does not include
taxes, on-board charges, shore excursions or hotel services charges.
Thank you: Friends of Washington’s National Park Fund
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15 PARK PACKAGE: Tune in…Closely. Be an Active Player in North Cascades National Park’s
Natural Sounds Monitoring Program
VALUED AT:
Priceless
Put your tech hat on, grab a friend and join park scientist, Elizabeth Boerke,
while monitoring the acoustic soundscape of the North Cascades. You’ll have the
opportunity to set up or take down an acoustic monitoring site that measures
human impacts on the soundscape of the Stephen Mather Wilderness. Possible
sites include Cascade Pass, Hannegan Pass, and Ruby Arm. Please be prepared to
assist park staff with carrying monitoring equipment.
Restrictions: Participants will need to be able to hike from 2-10 miles (depending
on location) over varied terrain while carrying 20 pounds of equipment in
addition to personal supplies. Elevation gain/loss could be as much as 2,000’
over 4 miles. This trip will take place in July or August of 2016, and can
accommodate up to two people.
Thank you: Elizabeth Boerke, Scientist, North Cascades National Park
16 Photo Safari Tour to South Africa for Two
$5,760
Adventure of a lifetime! Enjoy seven days and six nights in a safari lodge situated
in the 60,000 acre Zululand Rhino Reserve in South Africa. This reserve has
received international recognition for the introduction of the black rhino as an
effort to conserve the highly endangered species. The lodge is spacious, cozy and
warm…a true delight in luxurious accommodations. The area offers remarkable
and intimate Zulu culture and wildlife experiences. The reserve is a Big Five Game
Reserve and also hosts among others, elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, buffalos,
cheetahs, hyenas, and plains game animals that are native to the area. You will
be absorbed by the unique sights and sounds of the region and spectacular game
viewing opportunities during game drives and additional excursions to other Game
Reserves. Each excursion, outing and trip is sure to bring a unique experience like
nowhere else on earth.
Restrictions: Good for two years. Expires May 2018. All meals and two game drives
per day on Zululand Rhino Reserve are included with your stay. NOT included are
airfare, optional extra excursions, trips or outings, beverages, laundry, airport
transfers, communication cost, personal shopping and gratuities.
Thank you: African Spirit Photo Safaris, Rhoda Altom, Cory Carlson and R.E Powell
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17 Rainier Beer Bicycle
$1000
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Rainier Beer and Raleigh Bicycles partnered together to create a one-of-a-kind,
beautiful Rainier Beer branded bicycle. Perfect to take out for a day of fun and
adventure! Rainier is bringing brewing operations back to Washington State using the
Redhook brewery facility, so why not hop onto the Sammamish River Trail and wow
your fellow two-wheelers with your unique ride? Cheers!
Thank you: Rainier Brewing Company
18 Two-Night Stay for Two with Scenic Lake
Cruise at Zephyr Cove Resort, Lake Tahoe.
Location is Everything!
$600
In the early 1900s, Zephyr Cove Resort was built and has been welcoming visitors
to the shores of Lake Tahoe ever since. Today, The Cabins at Zephyr Cove Resort
have been restored to retain their original architecture and character, while being
beautifully equipped with modern conveniences. Over the decades, this pristine resort
has remained one of South Lake Tahoe’s finest, with views of the Lake and only steps
from the beach, dining and activities.
You will find the setting of Zephyr Cove to be a refreshing alternative to typical
accommodations in more densely developed areas of South Lake Tahoe. In fact, with
the activities offered directly from Zephyr Cove Resort, you can fill a whole week with
fun and adventure. Enjoy a condo for two and Lake Tahoe scenic lake tour during your
stay.
Restrictions: Blackout dates: June 15, 2016 – September 30, 2016 and holidays.
Thank you: Aramark Parks and Destinations
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On Top of the World – Literally! Priceless
Limited Edition, Signed Photograph of Jim Whittaker
on the Summit of Mount Everest on the Historic date:
May 1, 1963, and Signed Limited Edition Grivel Mont
Blanc REI Limited Edition Ice Axe and Box.
Hopefully you’ve shaken his hand here tonight. Now you can own this iconic and
historic photograph of mountaineering legend Jim Whittaker on top of the world.
This limited edition photograph 26/250 is framed and mounted on 100% acidfree foam board, matted with archival quality rag mat, and will last many years,
especially if displayed out of direct sunlight or other strong light.
Also included is a signed and numbered Grivel Mont Blanc REI Limited-Edition Ice Axe
and Box, signed by Jim Whittaker and Jerry Stritzke, current REI President and CEO.
Thank you: Jim Whittaker and Dianne Roberts, REI and Jerry Stritzke.
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PARK PACKAGE: Return of the Salmon –
An afternoon with Olympic National Park’s
Superintendent, Sarah Creachbaum and Her
Colleague, Dr. Brian Winter
Priceless
You and three friends will spend the afternoon with Olympic National Park,
Superintendent Sarah Creachbaum, and Elwha River Restoration Project Manager,
Dr. Brian Winter, exploring the Elwha River Valley. Learn about the restoration of
the river and see salmon returning to this wonderful area for the first time in 100
years. End the afternoon with a cocktail hour on Sarah’s sunny verandah sampling
a variety of the Olympic Peninsula’s finest smoked salmon paired with lovely local
wines.
Restrictions: This trip will take place in July, August, or September 2016.
Thank you: Sarah Creachbaum and Brian Winter
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OUR PARKS, THEIR HOME
The critters were there first and
deserve a little extra support.
Each year, park leadership from Mount Rainier, North Cascades and
Olympic National Parks submit priority projects to Washington’s
National Park Fund. One of their four core areas* that is sorely
lacking in funding – science and research – is our focus tonight.
In recent years, WNPF has raised funds so park rangers and
scientists can continue researching:
Learn more about the details associated with each of
these projects and all other 2016 park priorities at:
http://wnpf.org/funding-priorities-2016/
* Four core areas of support include:
1. Strengthening Science and Research
2. Improving Visitors’ Experiences
3. Expanding Volunteerism and Stewardship
4. Bringing more Youth and Families into the Parks
• Migration patterns of the Roosevelt Elk
• The successful release of fishers (members of the weasel family)
back into our parks, THEIR homes
• The impact shrinking glaciers have on vegetation within the parks
• The wisdom butterflies can impart upon all of us as they shift with
the changing climate
• The air quality up at Mount Rainier and educating the public
about carbon emissions
Without strong support, these areas would go unfunded.
With your support this evening, Washington’s National Park Fund
will be able to fund these three priorities for 2016:
1. The Cascade Butterfly Project at North Cascades National Park
2. The impact trails have on native plant restoration at
Mount Rainier National Park
3. Understanding shrinking glaciers at Olympic National Park
Combined, we need to raise just over $74,000 for these three
projects. Please give generously. 100% of your gifts to this
Fund-A-Need are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
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21 Exotic Tropical Paradise! Escape to Bali’s Golden Buddha Resort
$3,100
Experience the authentic Bali, far from the tourist crowds. The goal at Golden Buddha
Resort is to make each guest feel special and to ensure that they have an enchanting,
relaxing time. Each cottage sleeps three people comfortably (one king bed and one
twin bed) with locally made Balinese furniture and artwork and Indonesian marble
throughout. While on vacation take an on-site cooking class and learn to prepare local
dishes! Enjoy the beautifully landscaped gardens, statuary, water features, and fish
ponds throughout the grounds all nestled in a lush, rural setting that looks toward a
mountain range and river valley, amongst unparalleled natural beauty.
Restrictions: Good for two years. Expires May 2018.
Thank you: Friends of Washington’s National Park Fund
DESSERT DASH
For the dessert dash, guests seated at each table combine their
bids to claim one of the delicious desserts available this evening.
To get your chance at the most delectable, scrumptious dessert,
simply complete the dessert dash card on your table! The table
with the largest bid gets first chance at dashing to the dessert table
and picking the dessert of their choice! Be careful though—you’ll
need to bid high to be the first table called. And your runner? He
or she will need to be fast to get your favorite dessert because
the number of the next winning table will be called quickly after
yours—this is the DASH part of the Dessert Dash!
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PARK PACKAGE: Limnology: The Study of the Priceless
Biological, Chemical, and Physical Features of
Lakes and Other Bodies of Fresh Water…Spend a Day
on Rainier’s Mowich Lake Monitoring Limnology
Join Mount Rainier National Park’s Rebecca Lofgren for a day exploring Mowich Lake.
Located in the northwest corner of the park, Mowich is one of several lakes Mount
Rainier studies as part of a long-term monitoring effort. Studies of Mowich go back to
the 1960s.
You and a friend will travel in a 12 foot row boat to the deepest spot on the lake. There
you will help park staff collect zooplankton and chlorophyll samples, measure water
clarity, collect and filter water samples, and use a multi-parameter meter to measure
water quality parameters. Learn the changes the lakes within the park go through
throughout the year.
Restrictions: This trip takes place in August of 2016. Access to Mowich Lake is a
short walk from the parking lot located at the end of the Mowich Lake Road. This is a
day-long outing, on a boat, on the water. You will be asked to assist with transferring
sampling gear and rowing to the sample location.
Thank you: Rebecca Lofgren
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LIVE AUCTION
VALUED AT:
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23 Two-Night Stay for Two at Mount Rainier’s National Park Inn
$400
25 Four-Night All Inclusive Vacation to Hacienda Tres Rios, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
$2,000
Enjoy a two-night stay for two people with private bath at the National Park Inn
at Mount Rainier. Make a memorable weekend and enjoy all that Mount Rainier
has to offer! Located in the Longmire Historic District, the rustic guest lounge is
warmed by an oversized stone fireplace, making the National Park Inn a special
getaway. Step out on the verandah, take in the beautiful views and unplug.
Includes dinner for two guests on one night of your stay.
Restrictions: Valid through April 30, 2017, excludes July, August, and holiday periods.
Thank you: Rainier Guest Services
24 PARK PACKAGE: Be Citizen Scientists for a Day Study Butterflies in the North Cascades
Priceless
Join the Cascades Butterfly Team as they track down, monitor and photograph
butterflies at Cascade Pass. Park staff are developing a training guide for Citizen
Scientists and need photographs of our most commonly-encountered butterflies.
You’ll catch butterflies and photograph them for a new booklet and online resource
guide. Be ready for a 3.7 mile hike (and 29 switchbacks) to one of the most
beautiful views in the park. Butterfly survey route is located at about 5,400’ in
elevation on the switchbacks between Cascade Pass and the Doubtful Lake turnoff.
Butterfly nets, bug jars, binoculars, and homemade cookies will be provided. A
camera will also be provided, but if you have one you like, bring it along!
Restrictions: This trip takes place in late July or early August of 2016. Bring along
two friends, your lunch, plenty of water, sunscreen, and extra layers of clothes.
Thank you: Regina Rochefort, Science Advisor
Hacienda Tres Rios is home to three distinct ecosystems including mangrove forests,
lush jungles, and coastal dunes. Nestled within the extraordinary Tres Rios property and
nature park on the breathtaking Rivera Maya, Hacienda Tres Rios offers one of the most
unique resort settings on earth.
Your “Return to Paradise” vacation experience will be fringed with crystal-clear cenotes
and virgin beaches where the jungle meets the Caribbean and where nature is yours to
appreciate and embrace. Strict environmentally-driven development practices embrace
the legends of the Maya, the spirit of the Yucatan Peninsula, and the warm hospitality
tradition of the Hacienda. Consider Hacienda Tres Rios your private vacation residence,
where the ocean is at your door, the spa is down the hall, and the best dining is always
at your service.
Restrictions: Expires October 2017 for two adults between the ages of 30 and 70 years
old and two children under the age of 12, traveling together. Blackout dates: Holidays,
last two weeks of July/first two weeks of August. See certificate for further details.
Donor: Yucatan Holiday Unlimited
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of Olympic National Park
Priceless
Join park scientist Bill Baccus on an aerial tour of Olympic National Park’s glaciers. You
and your guests will be treated to a personal slideshow describing Olympic glaciers and
the recent studies that have documented their rapid decline. The slideshow will be
followed by your flight, where Bill will point out some of the park’s largest, most elusive
and most endangered glaciers.
Restrictions: To maximize the wonder, this trip will take place in late August or September.
Capacity on the airplane is you and up to three friends.
Thank you: Bill Baccus
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LIVE AUCTION
VALUED AT:
VALUED AT:
27 Diamond Pendant Necklace
$999
30 Two-Night Stay for Two at Lake Quinault Lodge PLUS a Rainforest Tour and Breakfast
$700
Our good friends at Ben Bridge Jeweler love the national parks. This year they have
donated a beautiful .23 carat diamond pendant necklace in 14k white gold. What a
wonderful way to celebrate yourself or give as a dazzlingly personal gift to someone
you love. The diamond necklace is a classic that will be cherished for years to come.
Thank you: Ben Bridge Jeweler
28 Two Night Stay for Two at Big Sur Lodge in California
$500
Enjoy a cozy two night stay in a Fireplace Room at Big Sur Lodge. The lodge is
located right next to the stunning Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, 26 miles south of
Carmel, California. With ancient groves of redwoods and oaks, Pfeiffer Big Sur State
Park is famous for its pristine natural beauty and dramatic, rugged coastline. Your
stay at Big Sur Lodge includes dinner for two on one of your two nights where you
will enjoy delicious food and dramatic views.
Restrictions: Advance reservations are required. All guest rooms are on a space
available basis with some blackout dates. Not valid on weekends or holidays.
Thank you: Rainier Guest Services
29 PARK PACKAGES: A Day in the Life of Mount Rainier’s Superintendent:
Walk a Mile in His Boots
Priceless
Join Mount Rainier National Park Superintendent, Randy King, on a Centennial
excursion in the park. Learn more about what it takes to keep the park running,
what current issues the park is facing, and how the park is planning to create and
engage with its next generation of visitors and stewards.
There are some places so blissfully disconnected from the modern world that they
seem to stand suspended in time. Lake Quinault Lodge is one such place- a grand
and rustic lodge built in 1926 that welcomes guests with warmth, hospitality, and
a sincere feeling of home-away-from-home comfort. Here you can unwind in front
of our majestic fireplace, dine in the historic Roosevelt Dining Room, curl up with a
good book by the lake, paddleboard or fish in the afternoon sun, or venture deep
into the temperate rainforest and enjoy the cool shade of the giant trees.
Restrictions: Blackout dates include February and holidays. Expires March 31, 2017
Thank you: Aramark Parks and Destinations
31 Lakeside Winemaker’s Dinner with Surprise Celebrity Guest for 10
Priceless
Casual, comfortable winemaker’s dinner for 10 at the Seward Park home of Rhoda
Altom and Cory Carlson. Award winning Avennia wines will be paired with the
multi-course dinner prepared by Market and Vine, with dessert by Austrian Pastry
Chef Sissy Altom. Marty & Colleen Taucher of Avennia Winery will share their
passion and insights to the wines they will be pouring. Avennia has been heralded
as a Winery to Watch by Wine Press Northwest, and premiered as one of the top
10 Washington Wineries.
Your dinner table will be headed by a soon to be announced Celebrity Dinner Host
at a mutually agreeable date.
Thank you: Rhoda Altom & Cory Carlson
Restrictions: Depending upon the interests of the high bidder, site visits may vary
from easy driving/walking locations to two to four mile hikes in moderate to
strenuous trail/backcountry settings. Trip will take place sometime between June
and October, 2016. Thank you: Randy King
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and special destination it is, with stunning scenery and wildlife.
Aramark delivers authentic and memorable experiences at national
and state parks, national forests, conference centers, specialty hotels,
museums and other tourist destinations throughout the United States.
Lake Crescent Lodge, built in 1915, is celebrating its centennial.
Official Concessioner of Olympic National Parks,
Managing Lake Crescent Lodge,
Sol Duc Hot Springs, and Log Cabin Resort.
Photo by John Chao
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR DONORS
Alaska Airlines
Alpine Ascents International
Rhoda Altom and Cory Carlson
Amandine Bakeshop
Aramark Parks and Destinations
Bakery Nouveau
Allison and Will Bass
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Black Ball Ferry Line
Elizabeth Boerke
Brien Bower
Brimmer and Heeltap
Burgermaster
Burke Museum of Natural History
and Culture
Cascade Designs
Cascade Mountain Tech
Cottage Bakery and Café
Karen Daubert
Rob Decker
DeLille Cellars
Rob Dent
Nicky Ducommun and Brad Stone
Eat Local
Scott Eklund
EQPD Gear
Essence of the Sun Bodywork and
Massage
Ex Officio
F.X. McRory's Steak Chop and Oyster
House
Freestone Inn
Don and Sue Gaines
Lew and Jim Gilchrist
Linda and Gary Glein
Global Companies
Jeremy and Megan Gordon
Gray Line Bus Tours
Green Trails Maps
Guest Services, Inc.
Hatzoff Productions
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Heavy Restaurant Group
Historic Ruby Theatre
Holiday Inn Express and Suites,
Sequim
Intercontinental Times Square Hotel
International Mountain Guides
Irish Rose Bakery
Kelly and Molly Jackson
Mary Janosik
Jewel Hospitality
Steve Johnson
Kalaloch Lodge
Kalispel Tribe and Northern Quest
Resort and Casino
KARMA Vineyards
Lantern Press LLC
Linda Thorson Design
Lost River Winery
Thomas and Elizabeth Luthy
Mac and Jack's Brewery
Macrina Bakery
Maryhill Winery
Curt Miner
Steve Moody
Mountain Madness
Michael Terrence Murphy
Museum of Flight
Tim Narby
NatureBridge
John Newhoff
Sage Newman
North Cascades Institute
NorthBeach Designs
Northwest Outdoor Center
Outdoor Research
Richard and Alinda Page
Papago Inn Hotel, Scottsdale AZ
Patagonia Seattle
Pendleton Woolen Mills
Bruce Pflaum
Cleve and Marty Pinnix
Jeannette Privat
Puget Sound Bonsai Association
Quinault Beach Resort and Casino
Rain City Catering
Rainier Brewing Company
Rainier Guest Services
David Reese
REI
Reininger Winery
Mitch Rennie
Pam Reynolds
Jordan and Joyce Roderick
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Hotel
Paul Savage
Savage Direct Marketing
Seattle Mariners
Simply Desserts
Maria Sotelo
Starbucks
Sugar Mountain
Sun Mountain Lodge
The Capital Grille
The Chrysalis Inn and Spa at the Pier
The Inn at El Gaucho
The Mazama Store
The Mountaineers Books
The Parks Project
Three Men and a Truck
Tilth
University Bookstore
Vacasa
Vacation Internationale
Richard Vanberg
Dana Visser
Wellspring Spa
Mona West
Jim Whittaker and Dianne Roberts
Lou and Ingrid Whittaker
Whole Foods
Bret and Trisha Wirta
Woodhouse Wine Estates
WorldMark by Wyndham
Denise Wulfekuhle
Xplorer Maps
Yucatan Holiday Unlimited
AND TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!
This evening would not have happened without the
energy and commitment of the following people:
Rhoda Altom
Will Bass
Paula Beck
Brian Bower
Mary Christensen
Alexander Colorado
Katie Curtis
Doug Day
Zoe Omega Euster
Marielle Face
Lori Fender
Kevin Friedrich
Scott Jensen
Allison Kennedy
Skylar King
Dan Langston
Josh Latta
Alinda Page
Richard Page
Megan Pakes
Elisa Palko
Mitchell Rennie
Maria Sotelo
Brittany Vallene
Colin Ward
Christine Yarrow
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Tonight, Washington’s National Park Fund gives a
Flat Hat Salute
to our major sponsor
Marti Castillo
Mitch Greenberg
Dan O’Brien
Pam Reynolds
Marsha Terry
Once again this year, the staff of BES Events
skillfully, enthusiastically, and generously led the
production of this event. Incredibly, they do it all
as a gift to Mount Rainier, North Cascades,
and Olympic National Parks!
They’re a terrific group to work with,
and our parks are so fortunate to benefit
from their expertise and care.
Thanks from Washington’s National Park Fund’s
Board of Directors and Staff and Mount Rainier, North
Cascades, and Olympic National Parks
Washington’s National Park Fund
2016 Spring Fireside Circles
Join us! Washington’s National Park Fund hosts special Fireside Circle events,
created with national park lovers just like you in mind. These overnight stays
include fireside chats with park rangers, fine lodge dining, guided hike options,
and time among friends old and new. Each spring and fall, overnight Fireside
Circles are offered at incredible lodges in our national parks. The park’s lodges
extend a very special welcome as they kick off (springtime) and close down (fall)
their historical facilities.
Lake Crescent Lodge
Thursday, May 5 – Friday, May 6
Freestone Inn
Saturday, June 4 – Sunday, June 5
Paradise Inn
Thursday, May 19 – Friday, May 20
Space may be available. Please call 206.623.2063 or email [email protected].
Fall dates to be announced this summer.
Visit www.wnpf.org/fireside-circles to learn more!
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Photo Credit: Laurel Mundy
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