Dear Friends

Dear Friends,
Thank you for joining us at the 2008 Fruit and Flower Annual Auction. We are
looking forward to a “wild” evening spent celebrating Fruit & Flower, eating and
drinking delicious fare provided by the Oregon Zoo, and bidding on great items
to raise funds for our programming and scholarships.
We are thrilled you are part of this important event. As many of you are aware,
Fruit & Flower has provided the Portland area’s working families with quality
childcare and development for over a century. But as important as the quality
of our programming, is the strength of the Fruit and Flower community. Tonight
we gather as teachers, staff, parents, grandparents, alumni, and Board members
past and present to celebrate the changes and developments we see in our children each week, and the achievements of the Center over the years, and build
excitement for the future yet to come!
I also want to thank all the individuals who have contributed to making this auction a success – this definitely was a “village”. Thank you to each of you that
contributed in any way to this event – from soliciting the donations and items
that make the auction what it is to helping stuff & mail invitations, to helping
set-up the room today or providing financial support… without you, it couldn’t
be done!
Please give a thank you to our Auction Committee & Classroom Project Leads:
Erin O’Brien, Angie Cuthill, Becky Ellison, Weezie Kling, Laura Bullock, Nikesha
James, Joel Levy, Julie Richards, Lilly Windle, Aimee Davenport, David Collier,
Marisa Hodes, Keith Alnwick, and Mary Felice Crowe & George Janis.
I want to specially recognize Mary Felice Crowe for all her great work behind
the scenes with databases, tickets, parent communications… you name it, she
touched it! Erin O’Brien for her amazing work with all things “creative” – from
the invitation design to the video to the centerpieces – just fantastic! Angie
Cuthill for coordinating all the volunteers and helping with all the database activities, and providing great ideas; Pat Janowski for once again being a fantastic
emcee, and last but not least - George Janis, for all of his hard work and dedication on his last auction – we will miss you!
Enjoy the evening, bid “wildly” and catch the spirit of the community around you
as we raise a glass and a paddle to this amazing institution.
Cheers!
Kim Kopetz
2008 Auction Chair
board of directors
President
Mike Heilbronner, IdeaLegal PC
Vice President
Jennifer Turner, Prudential NW Properties
Secretary
Louise “Weezie” Kling, URS Corp.
Treasurer
Lisa Labbee, CPA
General Members
Gretchen Cole, Coldstream Capital
Hillary Ehrlich
Jennifer Elliott, The Standard
Trish Gallus, Hasson Realtors
Michelle Ganow Jones
Kim Kopetz, Opus Solutions
Eneida Nemecek, OHSU
Peter Wilamoski, Greycourt & Co.
Lori Woolfrey, Small Business & Marketing Consultant
program
5:00 pm............ Registration Opens
5:30 pm............ Silent Auction Opens
6:30 pm ........... Silent Auction 1 Closes (Green Balloons)
6:45 pm ........... Silent Auction 2 Closes (Blue Balloons)
6:45 pm............ Seating for Dinner
7:00 pm............ Welcome & Introductions
Recognitions
2008 Fruit & Flower Video
7:30 pm............ Live Auction Begins
Scholarship Appeal
Raffle Drawing
tonight’s sponsors
A very special thank you to our sponsors of tonight’s auction!
Raffle Trip
Centerpieces
Video
Signage
Auction Book
menu
Spinach Salad with Flame Grapes, Glazed Almonds,
Chevre Cheese with Pinot Noir Vinaigrette
Cider-Glazed Breast of Chicken, Stuffed with Cranberry Sage Dressing
Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Vegetables
Chocolate Mousse Cake
A Selection of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
Champagne for Table Sponsors
Coffee, Tea & Water
The silent auction area bar will remain open during dinner.
silent auction rules
To bid during the silent auction, write your bid number on the bid sheet
for that item. Each bid sheet has a minimum raise amount. This is the
smallest amount by which the bid must be increased over the previous
bidder. Bid as often as you like, the highest bidder at the close of the
silent auction takes the item home!
Buy It Now
If the silent auction item has a Buy It Now price, and you bid on that
price, no other bids are allowed, and the item is yours! Be sure to “X”
out the rest of the bid sheet so people notice the Buy It Now spot
is filled.
Green Balloon Tables – Bidding Closes at 6:30 pm
Blue Balloon Tables – Bidding closes at 6:45 pm
live auction rules
To bid during the Live Auction, raise your bid card high enough until the
auctioneer or spotter acknowledges your bid.
raffle prize
If you have not already purchased your raffle tickets (and assuming
there are some left!) you may purchase a ticket for $85 tonight for the
opportunity to win a 9-day trip to the Galapagos Islands. Only 250
tickets will be sold. Retail value of trip is over $13,000.
The drawing will be held after the final live auction item.
heads or tails
Before we kick off the live auction, we will have a “heads or tails” game
to get the party started. To participate, add your bidder number to the
form on your table. The cost is $25 per person. Participants will stand,
and at the auctioneer’s direction, choose heads (put your hands on your
head), or tails (put your hands on your, um, tail). A coin will be flipped,
and the winners stay standing for the next round, losers take your seat.
We will continue until there is one winner!
The winner will split the pot of money raised with Fruit & Flower.
centerpieces
Thanks to our sponsor, KeyBank, we have amazing centerpieces
highlighting the wonderful children of Fruit & Flower. There is one
frame for each child. Effort was made to match frames to parents’
table assignments, but you may have to look on other tables for your
picture. If you are interested in purchasing the frames for $5 each,
please write your bidder number of the form at the table.
Frames not purchased the evening of the auction will be available
for sale at the Center.
auction donors
Thank you to all of our generous donors
for making this auction a success!
Judy Adams
Gemisphere
Annie Bloom’s Books
Judi Gilles
Cherie Appleby-Lannan
Lise Glancy
Artists Repertory Theatre
Great Rivers of the Northwest
Atiyeh Bros
Gloria Griggs
Ben & Jerry’s
Hip Hound
Blooming Moon Wellness Spa
Hot Lips Pizza
Blush Beauty Bar
Tom and Karen Hughes
Pat and Paul Buescher
Bronwen Jones
Laura Bullock
Kaleido Gallery
Amy Burgess
Joan Kickhaefer & Steve Rosenzweig
Cameron Concierge
Weezie Kling
Campbell Salgado Studio
Chase and Kim Kopetz
Clean Air Lawn Care
Matt Lancaster
Gretchen & Devin Cole
Lincoln High School’s International Baccalaureate Art Students
Terry and David Collier
Corbett Fish House
Jim and Sherri Culver
Angie Cuthill
Aimee Davenport
Dr. Martens
Hillary & Paul Ehrlich
Becky Ellison
European Imports
Fruit & Flower Board
of Directors
Kaitlin and Peter Lovell
Magnum Opus
McCormick Ranch
Jana McKeown
Tom and Jenny Messina
Jessica Miles
Mimi & Madre
Mikkel & Amy Neito
NW Pilates
Dan and Lynn O’Brien
auction donors, cont.
O’Brien Constructors
Michelle Sang and Dan Balmer
Old Wives Tale
Seattle Mariners
Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center Serrato
Oregon Coast Aquarium
Isaac and Susan Simkin
Orleans Candle Co.
Christian and Danielle Sinai
Linnea Osterberg, Photographer
Susan Smallsreed
PGE Park
St. Honore Boulangerie
Pine Street Community
Acupuncture
Tears of Joy Theatre
Portland Beavers/Timbers
Rabun Thompson
Jennifer and Charles Turner
Portland Classical
Chinese Gardens
Cecilia and Gordon Usher
Portland Trailblazers
VIP Sports Marketing
Mr. Dwayne Prather
Vision Capital Management, Inc.
Pratt & Larson
Joani and Mike Wardwell
Rasmussen BMW
Lilly Windle
Rejuvenation Inc.
Todd and Elizabeth Whalen
Julie Richards
Wellstone Group
Mary Woods and
Randy Bracken of
Rick’s Antiques
Monte Wood
Claire Rosenzweig
Valley Lanes
Lori Woolfrey
1. touched by an angel
A weekend or 2 nights of babysitting provided by Fruit &
Flower’s very own Jessica Miles. And if you need something
to do, enjoy a dinner at Serrato Restaurant with a $100 gift
certificate!
Donated by: Jessica Miles
2. multnomah channel cocktail cruise
Cruise up the Multnomah Channel aboard the fantastic
Friendship with Captain Gordon Usher, First Mate Gavin Usher, and Galley Wench Ceci Usher. Enjoy the amazing scenery
and company while sipping cocktails. You’ll stop along the
way for delicious seafood chowder at Mark’s on
the Channel. Package is for 4 people.
Donated by: Ceci and Gordon Usher
3. what makes me happy
Floating hand prints and words to describe What Makes
Me Happy by Room 4 artists. “Funny talks, pink elephants,
mommy, and sausage.....” A reminder of the simpler things in
life. A beautifully framed keepsake for those who treasure art
from the heart.
Donated by: Hilary Ehrlich
Aimee Davenport
Lori Woolfrey
Lise Glancy
Room 4 parents, children and teachers
4. martini/dessert party
Who needs dinner? Enjoy an evening of select martinis
paired with desserts from Papa Haydn, all at the historic
William L. Brewster House in Northwest Portland. For a
party of 10 on an evening of mutual agreement.
Donated by: Jenny and Charles Turner
5. saturday morning
with judi!
Your child can help dress the sock monkeys, check out the
nesting toy collection, explore all the baskets and boxes full
of “stuff,” or curl up to read the morning away. Meet Judi at
Fruit & Flower at 9am on a mutually-agreed upon Saturday,
and return for your child at noon. A mid-morning snack will
be provided. Most appropriate for a child ages 2 ½ and 6.
Donated by: Judi Gilles
6. christmas ships &
canapes
Hearty hors d’oeuvres, spiced wine and Christmas Ships
– enjoy a front row view from a floating home with up to 12
of your friends. Adults only for this Portland tradition. Ships
arrive on 12/7.
Donated by: Pat and Paul Buescher
7. antique activity table
from room 1
A beautiful antique table that has been embellished with a
charming, vintage photo collage of the Room 1 tots. Your
child will have countless hours of enjoyment playing, painting, eating on his/her special table in the ‘company’ of all of
his/her school friends.
Donated by: Mary Woods and Randy Bracken
of Rick’s Antiques
Laura Bullock
Devin Cole
Jana McKeown
Room 1 parents, children and teachers
8. pebble beach pro-am
golf tournament
Two tickets with hospitality at VIP Sports Marketing’s facility
on site at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in Pebble Beach,
CA. The tickets are good for Thursday, Feb. 7 and Friday,
Feb. 8, 2009. Hospitality includes premium open bar, gourmet
food, cigars, daily souvenirs, etc. The Pebble Beach Pro-Am
is one of the top tournaments on the PGA Tour. The field of
players includes a mix of the top golfers in the world with top
celebrities as well.
Donated by: VIP Sports Marketing
9. beaver fever
You and your lucky guest will be a the 50 yard line for OSU’s
game against USC on September 25th at Reser Stadium.
Tickets will be mailed to the winning bidder, when they are
received by the donor.
Donated by: Vision Capital Management
10. a quilt masterpiece
from room 6
Clever and comfortable! This colorful handmade quilt is made
up of individual squares, each decorated with artwork from a
Room 6 cutie! Names are embroidered on each square, and
Room 6 embroidered on the back. Display on a wall, or wrap
yourself up this precious heirloom.
Donated by: Gloria Griggs
Room 6 parents, children and teachers
11. oceanside
beach house
Beach house with 180 degrees ocean view. Two bedrooms
and loft. Comfortably sleeps six with 1.5 baths. Located
walking distance to the beach in Oceanside, Oregon. Three
nights. Mutually agreed upon date (Fourth of July excluded).
Also includes two passes to the Oregon Aquarium in
Newport.
Donated by: Dan Balmer and Michelle Sang
The Oregon Aquarium
12. handprints of time
A colorful addition to any room’s décor! A large wall clock
featuring hands painted by Room 3. Each child picked their
own color for their hand. The back of the clock features
several hanging holes so that your favorite hand can be high
noon!
Donated by: David Collier
Room 3 children and teachers
13. no cooking,
no cleanup.
Treat yourself and 7 others to a gourmet 4-course dinner
prepared in your home! Work with private chef, Bronwen
Jones, to create a menu to your liking. All you need to do
is show up, and Chef Bronwen does the rest… down to
clean-up! Also included are four bottles of boutique
California wines.
Donated by: Fruit & Flower Board of Directors
Chef Bronwen Jones
14. sunriver getaway
Relax and unwind in two nights at a spacious Sunriver home.
Located near the Woodlands Golf Course and Fort Rock Park,
this family home sleeps 10+ with four bedrooms and a bonus
room. Cleaning fees are included in this package. Available
September – June, on mutually agreed upon dates.
Donated by: Joan Keikhaefer
Susan & Isaac Simkin
15. buns in the oven
A collection of Room 2 Culinary Craft! From flubber to
fondue...this Room 2 illustrated cookbook has it all! Over
200 Room 2-illustrated pages, including: family favorites,
well-loved F & F lunches, quick 30-minute meals, snack
options, treats...and a whole chapter dedicated to Naomi’s
own secret craft recipes! This colorful resource comes complete with a mixing bowl and tub filled with all the ingredients
you need for craft items such as flubber, play dough, clay
beads, pasta dye, and more!
Donated by: Weezie Kling
Room 2 parents, children and teachers
16. arizona golf getaway
Splurge on your dream golf vacation! The lucky winning bidder will enjoy three nights of accommodations for four lucky
golfers at the fabulous McCormick Ranch - Scottsdale’s only
boutique lakeside resort. This package includes $100 per
day in food and beverage credits and discounted rounds of
golf arranged by McCormick Ranch Staff. Package must be
redeemed by June 7, 2009.
Donated by: McCormick Ranch
17. blazer mania
Two Lexus Suite level tickets to a Blazers game of your
choice during the 2008-2009 season, with dinner for two in
the private Rose Room prior to the game. Maybe you will
witness our #1 Draft pick in action!
Donated by: The Portland Trail Blazers
18. coolest wine cellar starter ever!
It doesn’t get much better than this – 14 bottles of customblended Willamette Valley wine, adorned with precious Infant
Center babes on each one!
Donated by: Angie Cuthill
Infant Center parents, children and teachers
19. ultimate children’s library
Keep your kids or grandkids reading for years as they peruse through countless children’s books suitable for infants
through six year olds. This valuable collection is compiled
neatly on a IKEA bookcase, perfect for any room décor.
Add your own favorites with a $10 gift certificate from Annie
Bloom’s Books.
Donated by: The parents of Fruit & Flower
Sherri & Jim Culver
Annie Bloom’s Books
20. room 5 art desk
Paper, scissors and crayons - Oh my! This bright desk and
chair will make a wonderful addition to any home for your little
ones to use over the years. Decorated with original Room 5
artwork, with each child’s name incorporated into the design.
Also included are three nesting baskets overflowing with
enough art supplies to keep young artists going for years!
Donated by: Lily Windle
Lincoln High School International
Baccalaureate Students
Room 5 parents, children and teachers
21. red hills wine tasting
in style
Chauffeured luxury sedans will transport the successful
bidder to a day of wine tasting, a vineyard tour, and picnic
lunch in the beautiful Red Hills of Dundee. Your day will begin
with a tour with Mike & Robin Murto of Mutro’s Vineyard and
Cleo’s Hill Wines. After your walk thru the vineyard, visit the
tasting area to sample wines available only at the winery and
exclusive wine bars. From there, you will be driven to Lange
for a winey tour and tasting of their delicious reds and crisp
whites with tasting notes from Maggie, the vineyard dog!
And there’s more – an additional “surprise” tasting will be
included in your day in the hills! This is not one to by missed!
Package available on Sunday, August 24, 2008 for 6 adults.
Donated by: Rasmussen BMW and Mercedes Benz
of Portland/Wilsonville
Gretchen & Devin Cole
Mikkel & Amy Neito
22.room 3’s friendly
anaconda!
Watch out, a giant snake on the loose! This fantastic ninefoot creation of the hands of Room 3 includes each child
pitching in with green fabric, a group vote on the head and
the tail choices, and a whole team effort on stuffing the snake!
Each section is embroidered with a Room 3 tot’s name.
Donated by: Room 3 children and teachers
23. bragging rights
Name the Fruit & Flower circle drive after you child/children
for a six-month period. Imagine the thrill and pride they feel
as you drop off and pick up each day. You will have
two chances to bid for this item.
Donated by: Fruit & Flower
THIS IS WHY. Having been a part of this community
for more than 100 years, we’ve learned just how important
it is to be involved. Whether it’s reading to a child,
mentoring youth or proudly supporting Fruit and Flower,
we’re here to help make our community vibrant, special
and positively different.
INSURANCE
RETIREMENT
INVESTMENTS & ADVICE
We are here.
Gavin’s First Day of Kindergarten
Excited
Confident
Prepared!
Thank you, Fruit & Flower
Ceci and Gordon Usher
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families, today and in the future.
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