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NWCA Monthly Newsletter
VOLUME 5, ISSUE 5
Inside this issue:
Hong Bao 2013 . . . . . . . 1-4
FEBUARY 27, 2013
HONG BAO 2013
Donations . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Live & Silent
Auction Donors . . . . . 10-12
Our Volunteers . . . . . . . . 13
Our Sponsors . . . . . . . . . 14
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My sister, Stephanie, and I spent the morning after the Hong Bao
Gala drinking coffee, lots and lots of coffee, and reflected on all
that happened to make the evening such a success.
This was Stephanie’s first Hong
Bao Gala, and like many other
first timers, she had no idea what
to expect. She arrived a few days
early, so she was able, or as she
may tell you was recruited by her
older sister, to help with some of
the finishing details. There is a
lot that goes into putting on such
an event, much of it happening
months prior to the date!
Bill Cockrell, Binny Arcot, and Mrs. Stacy
The home of Brad and Kate
Jackson became the site of a Hong Bao Work Party one Saturday
in January. continued on page 3
Stacy Payne, Principal NWCA
NWCA Mission & Goals
The Northwest Chinese Academy provides an outstanding educational
foundation in the true immersion of Mandarin language, fostering the total
development and highest potential in the individual child.
• To immerse children in Chinese language and culture as well as providing bilingual and
bi-literate education so they are comfortable as responsible global citizens.
• To provide a school environment that supports co-operation, creativity, resourcefulness
and the love of learning.
• To develop children who are creative, critical thinkers and self-confident in who they are.
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Over pizza and laughter, auction items
that had been stored at the Jacksons,
were sorted and grouped into auction
packages. Another group made wine
charms to adorn the Riedel glassware
that would be available at the “Wall of
Wine Glasses.”
As the date of the gala approached,
the excitement at school increased.
The beautiful student artwork was put
on display. Proud students showed
their parents which pieces they helped
create. I talked up the “Principal for a
Day” opportunity that would be part
of the live auction. Many students had
wonderful ideas about what they’d
do if they had the chance to run the
school for a day. Sawyer really wanted
this opportunity—so much so that he
presented his mother Liz with $12 one
morning and told her to use it at
the auction.
The day before the event was a
staff in-service day. Our teachers,
administrators and parent volunteers
worked with Karen and Lisa to fill
bidder packets, place beautifully
decorated labels on candy bars, and
help get decorations ready for display.
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The day had finally arrived! Parent
and staff volunteers showed up at The
Tiffany Center early that morning to
help decorate. Paper lanterns were
hung, Hong Bao envelopes were
strung on trees, tables were set and
auction items displayed. The venue
looked beautiful! Once the work was
completed, everyone ran home to get
ready for the night.
Arriving at The Tiffany Center, I
couldn’t help but feel the excitement!
A photographer greeted us as we
ascended the stairs, snapping portraits
to be available at the end of the night.
Inside the event space, beautifully
dressed people were picking up their
bidder packets, checking out the Silent
Auction items, purchasing glassware
from the Wall of Wine Glasses, nibbling
on appetizers and enjoying a beverage
or two. The party had started!
NWCA teachers and members of the
Board of Directors greeted visitors and
informed them about all the festivities.
One new feature this year was the
chance to be chosen to play “Let’s
Make a Deal” during dinner. Those who
didn’t want to risk the chance of
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$2000
Kelly Russell, Mrs. Stacy and Li laoshi and record breaking Kindergarten art!
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being chosen could bid for a spot in the game during the Silent Auction. As the
Silent Auction closed, everyone moved to their tables. It was fun to look around
and see who was sitting where and with whom. Tables were filled with NWCA
parents, their family and friends, along with NWCA teachers and staff members.
Beaverton mayor Denny Doyle and his wife Ann were among the guests. Judging
by the smiles on their faces, it seemed that everyone was having a great time.
This year’s emcee was KGW TV’s Drew Carney, who, after helping me toast to
the evening’s festivities, quickly removed his jacket and shirt to reveal that he was
wearing a red NWCA t-shirt! The fun had started! He brought Kelly Russell to the
stage to begin “Let’s Make a Deal.” The audience had a great time encouraging
the contestants, most of whom made good deals. Prizes given away included a
“Tree” of lottery tickets, a weekend in Lincoln City, and a stay at the Hotel Deluxe
in downtown Portland. (One of my favorite moments of the night was when the
very sweet Hotel Deluxe winner came back to the stage and auctioned off the
package for $400!)
Kelly and Drew took to the stage to begin the Live Auction. Some of the
packages auctioned off included stays in Palm Springs, San Jose del Cabo and
Oregon’s wine country. Lucky winners went home with backstage tours of the TV
show Grimm, a farm to table tour and home and garden makeovers. Mayor Doyle
purchased a beautiful Chinese rug to be hung in the new Beaverton City Hall.
The most coveted items were, of course, the beautiful artwork created by our
students, with the Kindergarten piece selling for a record amount!
The lights dimmed and the Special Appeal video was shown on the big screen.
This year’s video told the story of Sarah, a recent NWCA graduate. Sarah thrived
while at NWCA, and it is a joy to see the beautiful young woman she has become.
Sarah took the stage at the end of the video and asked the audience to raise their
paddles and give generously. They did—raising nearly $45,000!
The evening was coming to a close, but the party was not ready to die. A group
of guests, who had purchased entrance into the “After Party,” met up at Voicebox
in Northwest for some Karaoke fun. We sang, “Whip It”, “Uptown Girl”…the list
goes on. It was a blast; something we’ll have to schedule again next year.
I smiled as I remembered the fun of the evening. The NWCA community is caring
and supportive. What a blessing it is to be a part of it. Thank you to our wonderful
Hong Bao committee. Kate Jackson, Karen Shih, and Lisa Snyder, your tireless
work produced a fabulous party!! I am grateful for all of you!
Thanks to the wonderful teachers, parents, friends and community members for
their continued support of NWCA. Your generous donation of time, talent and
resources is priceless. We wouldn’t be who we are without you!
Xin Nian Kuai Le everyone!
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$10,000+
Derek Clotfelter & Marisel Bastias
Pam & Bill Cockrell
$5,000-7,500
Lin Ma & Aurora Oliva
Andrew & Karen Shih
$2,500-4,999
Jessica & Tosh Bailey
Brad & Kate Jackson
John & Stacy Payne
Ms. Elizabeth Smith
Harold Sun & Joyce Lee
Joseph & Stephanie Welsh
$1,000-2,499
Elvia Aguilar & Ryan Harmon
Prem & Binny Arcot
Jim & Dana Atwood
Janie Bullock
Marilyne Coblentz & Colin Strong
Crispin Chinn & Leah Johnson
Dennis & Ann Doyle
Ronald & Karen Fortlander
Tina Jenq & Michael Terrett
Colin T & Lily P Looi
Leslie Palmer & Gary Kneski
Mohini & Vihang Pandya
Toby & Amy Rapp
Mark & Deepti Rowland
Bill Snyder Sr.
Andrew & Maryanne Stebbins
Dan & Monica Thenell
Everett & Lynda Travis
Willamette Security
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$500-999
Janelle & Karl Aaker
Shelly Dodge & Ray Askew
Jeff & Ruily Baker
Timothy & Sara Berglund
Brite View Technologies Inc
William H Cockrell
Eloisa & Elisabeth Contreras
Richard & Charis Humphries
Will Johnson & Meghan Humphreys
Meihuei & Feng-Yao Lee
Victor & Julia Lu
Thelma Magno
Sara Maier
Northwest Neurological Specialists P C
Pacific Crest Securities LLC
Pape Machinery
Joel & Kimmy Simon
Deborah Syna
Abbie & Dave Wang
Latosha & Mark Wilson
$250-499
Sheryl Anderson
Ron & Nora Baker
David & Elizabeth Case
Barbara & Jacques Dekalb
Tim Johoski
Shawn & Patti Lloyd
Yubin Nam
Jean & Chris Pal-Freeman
Maina Ptolemy
Mary & Gavin Schwengels
Brian & Katie Sheehan
Wei & Susan Shih
Bill & Lisa Snyder
Charlotte Townsley
Laura Warren & Benton Chong
Jenny Yang & Andrew Ping
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$100-249
Kirk & Heather Anderson
Hannah & Nick Angell
Isaias Bastias
Amy & Andy Collen
Emily Culbert & John Nusser
Krystel Dollie
Dr. Barney’s Hawaiian Smiles
Danielle & Gus Erickson
Zach Haas
Valerie & Matthew Kress
Tracy Loewen
Richard Lucas
Ami Margolin-Rome & Andy Rome
Jade Moran
Andrew Moulton
Kun Qian
Debra & Craig Ramsey
Cheryl Riels
Red Couch Journeys
Sheldon Ren
Suzie Ripperton & Jill Searle
Anne & Nick Robinson
Pam & Mark Rowland
Kelly Russell
Dess & Richard Sabado
Prudencia Sabado-Babel
Jim & Judy Sargeant
Dawn Sedgewick & Jeff Lovell
Joanne Sedore
Sheila & Dave Snyder
Judy & Ron Stebbins
Chieh Wan & Cassandra Chong
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$1-99
Affordable Bookkeeping
Stephanie Allen-Haukoos
Heather Ancich-Stewart & Mark Stewart
Boyd & Trish Anderson
Atwood Family Portraits
Vicky Len Bright & Patrick Bright
Kris Carlson
Kathy Caulfield
Denny & Merina Caulfield-Burda
Matt Davey & Hong Huang
Catherine Dunn
Kristal Gardner
Kurt & Cathy Holmgreen
HSI Security Inc
Brian & Jennifer Newman
Jill Nguyen
N-Hance (Sustainable Style, Inc.)
Sarah & Aaron Pahlka
Dilip & Vatsala Pandya
Sorrell & Albert Sabido
Huiping Smith
Suzie Sullivan
Dan Wang
Shelley Williamson
Roger Wooley
Steve & Bobbie Worrell
Yue Yu
Joseph Zavaglia
Lei Zhang
Rosemary & William Zhang
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Live and Silent Auction Donors
Please remember to frequent our very generous business donors that help support NWCA.
Accent on Attitude
Duck Pond Cellars
The Merry Kitchen
Allegro Music Academy
Einstein Brothers Bagels
Dan and Marguerite Metully
Stephanie Allen-Haukoos
Elephants Delicatessen
Mingo
The Allison Inn & Spa
Emily Andrews Portrait Design
Mitchell Wine Group
Al’s Garden Center
Danielle & Gus Erickson
Mothers Bistro and Bar
American Girl
Evergreen Aviation & Space
New Seasons Market
Beth Anderson
Museum
Northwest Dance Project
Hannah Angell
Full Sail Brewery
Oaks Park
Annie Bloom’s Books
Andrew H. Garrett
Oregon Ballet Theatre
Asia for Kids
John Gorham
The Oregon Golf Club
Atwood Family Portraits
Gregg & Ellis Landscape
Designs
Panera Bread
Hot Lips Pizza
Andrea Peruzzi LAc
Jessica Bailey
Baker & Spice
Bales Market Place
Marisel Bastias
Beaverton Honda Service
Behind the Smile Dentistry for
Children
Brad Berscheid
Bliss Bake Shop
Brigette Tack Hairstylist
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Bulwinkle’s Family Fun Center
The Cheesecake Factory
Child’s Play
Crispin Chinn & Leah Johnson
Richard C. & Jan Clotfelter
William Cockrell
ComedySportz
Ron Connell
Cookies by Design
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Hotel deLuxe
Donna Huang
Brad & Kate Jackson
Patricia Jackson
Tina Jenq
John’s Incredible Pizza
The Joinery
Wally Jones
The Kids Cooking Corner
Tracy Loewen
Colin T. & Lily P. Looi
Victor & Julia Lu
Lin Ma & Aurora Oliva
Sara Maier
Mike & Debbi Malet
Marco Polo Designs
Mario’s Marina Motel
Rachel & Alex McCartney
McMenamins
John & Stacy Payne
Piccolo Mondo Toys
Pittock Mansion
Pizzicato
The Portland Ballet
Portland Center Stage
Portland Japanese Garden
Portland Trailblazers
Portland Winterhawks
Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club
Vanessa Purcell
Raccoon Lodge
Rejuvenating Urban Bodywork
Rejuvenation
Bryan Rupp
Sorrell J. & Albert R Sabido
St. Honore Bakery
Salishan Spa & Golf Resort
Joan Sandberg
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Live and Silent Auction Donors
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Seattle Mariners
Styring Vineyards
Michael Weinstock
Seattle Seahawks
Deborah Syna
Joseph & Stephanie Welsh
Andrew & Karen Shih
Thinker Toys
Whistling Ridge Vineyards
Koyin Shih-McKay & Steve
Timberline Lodge
Wicked Pixie Salon
McKay
Tutor Doctor
Widmer Brothers Brewing
Shane & Nora Sills
Twist Salon
Company
Shelter Cove Sport Fishing
Two Tarts Bakery
Willamette Security
Joel & Kimmy Simon
UU Yogurt
LaTosha & Mark Wilson
Sineann Winery
The Valley Cinema
Win Ong Photography
Huiping Smith
Valley Plaza Starbucks
World Affairs Council of Oregon
Bill & Lisa Snyder
Lee & Debra Vernick
Sara Wu
Soccer Plex
Voicebox
Jenny Yang & Andrew Ping
Steinway & Sons
Chieh Wan & Cassandra Chong
Yue Yu
Colin Strong
Dan Wang
Jing Zou
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Our Volunteers
The Hong Bao Gala takes a tremendous amount of volunteer effort by many. The following people
contributed their brilliant brains, hearts and hands to make this event what you see tonight.
Thank you to each one of you!
Invitations & Graphic Design — Joyce Lee
Database Administration — Liz Smith
Copywriter — Marilyne Coblentz
Facebook Promotion — Stephanie Welsh
Decorations — Vickie Len Bright
Tech Support — Theresa Kung, Colin Strong
Photography — Dana Atwood, Tom Cook of
Phototainment
Silent Auction Prep — Ruili Baker
Gameshow Assistant ("Vanna") —
Rachel McCartney
Event Night Volunteers & Registration
Procurement
Hannah Angell, Stacy Payne
Derek Clotfelter, Andy & Karen Shih
Marilyne Coblentz, Joel & Kimmy Simon
Bill & Pam Cockrell, Brian Smith &
Kathryn Go—Smith
Danielle Erickson, Liz Smith
Karen Fortlander, Bill & Lisa Snyder
Brad & Kate Jackson, Maryanne Stebbins
Tracy Loewen, Deborah Syna
Sara Maier, Jenny Yang
Student Art Projects
Marisel Bastias, Crispin Chinn & Leah Johnson
Bill Cockrell, Elisabeth & Eloisa Contreras
Katherine Go—Smith, Theresa Kung
Aurora Oliva Ma, Maryanne Stebbins
Michael Terrett & Tina Jenq
Stephanie Welsh
Hong Bao Gala Committee
Karen Shih, 2013 Co-Chair
Lisa Snyder, 2013 Co-Chair
Kate Jackson, Past Co-Chair,
Procurement Chair
DJ — Sara Maier, Andrew Kushner
Nik Arcot, Brittney Price
Anisha Arcot, Jessica Price
Sarah Coakley, Mary Jane Redmond
Sarah Djeyfroudi, Will Redmond
Glenda Donato, Chirona Silverstein
Tiffany Eggleston, Raiza Spratt
Caitlyn Lee, Courtney Standage
Sarah Martin, Victoria Teague
Alex McCartney, Stacy Yee
Christy Olson
The Hong Bao co—chairs work hard to
acknowledge every individual who volunteered
and helped. If we missed someone, please
accept our sincerest apologies.
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Our Sponsors
Northwest Chinese Academy is thankful for the support of these
wonderful sponsors who helped make this evening possible.
Bronze Sponsors ($500 donation)
BriteView Technologies Inc.
Michell Wines
Northwest Neruological
NWCA School Board
Pacific Crest Securities
NWCA’s school board is an integral part of our community.
We would like to thank the Board for their
Papè Machinery
support and nurturing of NWCA’s vision and mission.
In-Kind Sponsors
Bill Cockrell, Chair
Duck Pond Cellars
Derek Clotfelter, Treasurer
Fred Meyer Printing
Andy Shih, Secretary
Gango Editions
Aurora Oliva Ma, Advisory Member
Phototainment
Stacy Payne, Principal, Ex-Officio
Sineann Winery
Prem Arcot, Emeritus Board Chair
Vickie Bright Decorating
Binny Arcot, Founding Head Emeritus
Widmer Brothers Brewing