jinglebell jam auction catalog

JINGLEBELL JAM AUCTION CATALOG
Saturday, December 5, 2015
JingleBell Jam is presented by
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center
PRESENTED BY
Beneficiary
ALL PROCEEDS FROM FESTIVAL OF TREES 2015 SUPPORT THE CHILDREN AND
FAMILIES WHO DEPEND ON MARY BRIDGE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOR CARE
AND COMPASSION WHEN THEY NEED IT THE MOST.
For sixty years, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital has been saving the lives of
children and providing comfort to families. It is Southwest Washington’s only
pediatric hospital – and because of you, it provides the highest quality of care
for all children, regardless of their families’ ability to pay.
Festival of Trees is a cherished tradition. It is both a celebration of the
winter holidays and a tribute to the generous individuals and families who
understand that the greatest gift is health, especially the well-being of our
community’s children.
Across the country, philanthropy has meant the difference between a good
hospital and a great one. Thanks to all the donors who have made Mary
Bridge what it is today – and to all of you who will make Mary Bridge what it
will be tomorrow.
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Make A Joyful Noise
Welcome to the 29th annual Festival of Trees Jinglebell Jam!
The theme of this year’s Jinglebell Jam is “Make a Joyful Noise,” which
celebrates the joyous music we make at this event — from the laughter of
friends and family, the clink of toasting glasses, and the swinging sounds of
Daryl & The Diptones.
I would like to thank our devoted sponsors, donors, board members,
volunteers and employees. The continued success of Festival of Trees is all
because of you.
Jinglebell Jam is supporting a special cause this year. All proceeds will support
BRIDGES: A Center for Grieving Children, a Mary Bridge program that helps
grieving children learn to cope with the loss of a parent, sibling, close relative
or friend. This vital program played an important role in my own son’s life
when we suddenly lost his father. Through peer groups, Jeffrey learned how
to heal and grow and, with time, return to doing the most important work of a
child: making joyful noises.
By raising your paddle to support BRIDGES, you will help ensure that no child
grieves alone this holiday season.
Tonight I ask you to make a joyful noise with your bid card — raising it high
and often for the children in your life and in our community.
Make a Joyful Noise at Jinglebell Jam!
Stephanie
2015 Festival of Trees Event Chair
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Festival Sponsors
Thank you to our presenting sponsors
In partnership with
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Special Thanks
Mary Bridge Festival of Trees and the JingleBell Jam Committee
wish to extend a special thank you to:
Cindy Turco
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Ed Arnold
Master Builders Association of Pierce County
MultiCare Printing Services
‘Ohana Coffee
Old Town Delights
South Sound Magazine
Employer Matching
Gift Program
Check out your own employer’s Matching Gift Program. It’s an easy way to
make your gift to Festival of Trees go even further. Many companies match or
even double employee cash contributions!
Thank You!
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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JingleBell Jam Menu
Hors D’Oeurves
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Shrimp Satay
Mini Stuffed Mushrooms
Salad
Spinach Salad with pancetta, goat cheese,
poached Anjou pear, and Cara Cara vinaigrette
Entrée
Blue Cheese Crusted Flat Iron Steak with Danish blue cheese,
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Parsnips, French Beans,
Demi-glace and cherry tomato relish
Or
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Chanterelle Mushrooms, Roasted Vegetables and Garlic Cream Sauce
Dessert
Hazelnut Toffee Cake
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Evening Festivities
Master of Ceremonies
Martha Enson
Auctioneer
Kevin Joyce
6:00 PM
Doors Open
Guest Check-In and Express Banking
Hosted Wine
Wine Pull
Trivia Game
Silent Auction
Mini-Trees and Holiday Wreaths
Live Auction Preview
7:10 PM
Silent Closing 1
7:30 PM
Silent Closing 2 — Mini Tree and Wreaths
7:40 PM
Silent Closing 3
7:45 PM
Call to dinner
Welcome by Stephanie Howe, Event Chair, Festival of Trees 2015
After Live Item #8
Dessert Dash
Immediately Following the Live Auction
Holland America 10-day Cruise Lockbox Raffle
Dancing to Daryl and the Diptones
Wine Pull Re-Opens
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Evening Hosts
Auctioneer
Kevin Joyce
Over the past 20 years, Kevin Joyce has established himself
as one of the most versatile and prolific creative artists in the
Pacific Northwest. Kevin is a performer (emcee, character,
improvisation, musician, auctioneer), event designer, producer,
composer, leadership trainer and creative consultant.
EnJoy Productions was founded in 2003 in collaboration with his wife, Martha
Enson. EnJoy creates large-scale performance events, leadership trainings
and media/entertainment products. Their clients range from Wal-Mart to the
American Heart Association, and include projects for Intel, Microsoft, the
University of Washington, Boeing, Starbucks, Group Health Physicians, Moss
Adams Accounting, the Cities of Tacoma and Seattle, and numerous hospitals,
environmental groups and human service organizations.
Emcee
Martha Enson
Martha approaches her work with high capacity, high
expectations, unfailing creativity and tremendous humor.
Martha Enson is the Artistic Director of EnJoy Productions,
and responsible for the creative design and implementation
of EnJoy’s landmark public and private events. Her design, performance and
leadership training work has been seen in corporate, non-profit and civic
settings throughout the country and abroad. Martha directs EnJoy’s application
of advanced theater forms for leadership training, with clients including Walmart,
Moss Adams accounting and KORE leadership.
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Silent Auction Items
Here’s a sampling of the silent auction items
offered at the 2015 JingleBell Jam:
For the Sports Fan:
Felix Hernandez Baseball
Trophy Room Passes U.S. 2016 Open at Oakmont
Thunderbirds Tickets
For the Spa Enthusiast
Lash Extension from Willow Tree Salon
HydraFacial from Cascade Eye
Feet and Socks Basket
For the Car Lover
Visit LeMay at Mary Mount
Griot’s Auto Detailing package
Fatz Auto Detailing
For the Spirit Connoisseur
Irish Whiskey Selection
Bourbon Basket
My Batch from Heritage Distillery
For the Collector
Signed Willie Nelson Guitar
Christmas Village
Larry Hagman’s Dallas Hat
For the Theater Lover
Nutcracker
Broadway Center
Seattle Repertory Theater
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Miniature Trees
Presented by
A display of uniquely decorated mini-trees will inspire and amaze.
The mini-forest will delight those of all ages. The trees will be included
in the silent auction during Gala, Jingle Bell Jam and Ladies Night Out.
MINIATURE TREE DESIGNERS
Marci Berger and Christine Maden, Co-Chairs
Alexa Smith-Johnson
DKG International Society
for Key Women Educators Alpha Rho Chapter
c/o Becky Kristovich
Lynnette Crouse
Dani Leibrant
Mary Black
Darci Dennis
Mollie Heilesen
Debbie Baldwin
Monica Parks
Diane Mettler & Chris Bivins
Morgan Marlow
Elizabeth Di Loreto
Patti Gradel
Camille Cooper McCauley
Heather Crider
Peggy Higgins
Carol Berger
Isela Mendoza
Sally Wheeler
Casey Jackson
Joshua Hayes
Sarah Wisk
Casondra Mossuto
Kristina Westgard
Chelsey Boseley
Kelsey Westgard
Suzanne Payne & Liann
Payne Arnold
Christine Maden
Linda Charneski &
Meg Voelker
Andrea Ehlis
Barbara Cooper
Beta Sigma Phi /
Lori Sechrist
Beta Sigma Phi /
Chris Linder
Beta Sigma Phi /
Tanya Marco
Christie Smith
Courtney Sandell
Liz Stoll
Louise Graverson
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Marci Berger
Marina Patoc
Tabitha Tomlinson
Tricia Karsky
Whitney Thompson
Holiday Wreaths
Presented by
While Festival of Trees is primarily known for its exquisitely decorated trees,
it also is a forum for some of our community’s most creative designers to
showcase their talents in decorating a home for the holidays. Wreaths of
all kinds are available through the silent auction at Ladies Night Out, Gala
and JingleBell Jam.
HOLIDAY WREATH DESIGNERS
Sarah Howard and Andrea Smith, Co-Chairs
Alexa Smith - Johnson
Ed Arnold
Madison Reichley
Amy Reichley
Georgia Thronson
Margaret Brown
Andrea Smith
Heather Crider
Megan Reichley
Audrey Smith
Jeffery Weaver
Nancy Johnson
Beta Sigma Phi/Elisa Price
Jennifer Lovgren
Nichelle Kruckeberg
Beta Sigma Phi/Sheila Jensen
Karly Lovgren
Raynee Allen
Bonnee Terrio
Laura George
Sarah Howard
Brenna Lovgren
Laura Morrison
Sheila Jensen
Carol Thomas
Linda Valencia
Shomree Hewson
Dani Leibrant
Loretta Shindler
Sophia Errigo
Debbie Baldwin
Lynnette Crouse
Tanya Ryner
Debbie Fortescue
Madeleine Dion
Teresa Harttson-Dahle
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JingleBell Jam
Lockbox Raffle
Sail Away on Holland America
This year the lockbox contains an exciting 10-day
cruise for two people anywhere Holland America sails.
Value $5,700
• There are only 100 Keys available for purchase at $50 each. Hurry to buy one.
The more keys you buy the better your chance for the big payoff!
• Of the 100 keys sold, 25 will open the outer lockbox.
• If your key opens the outer lockbox, you will exchange it for 1 of 25 keys to try
to open the inner box which holds the cruise tickets.
• At the end of the JingleBell Jam live auction, holders of the 25 inner box keys
will be asked to come forward and try their keys.
• One lucky individual will take home this fabulous travel prize.
NOTE: You must be present to win and be a registered JingleBell Jam guest or volunteer to
participate. Winner is responsible for all applicable taxes and fees. Employees of Mary Bridge
Children’s Foundation, Holland America and their immediate family members are ineligible.
Prizes cannot be exchanged.
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JingleBell Jam Games
Let the games begin!
With these two brand-new activities, everyone who plays
walks away with a prize.
The Wine Pull
Attention wine lovers! Plop down $25 and receive a “mystery” bottle of wine.
Seventy-two bottles are up for grabs thanks to sponsorship by Precept Wine.
A representative from Precept Wine will be available to help you decide what
foods will complement your “pulled” bottle of wine. With the holidays coming
up, this is the perfect opportunity to build up your wine stash.
Trivia Game
Calling all trivia buffs! It’s the 60th anniversary of Mary Bridge Children’s,
and we are testing your knowledge of 1955 and the launch of our beloved
hospital. Pay $25 and pick an envelope. Inside the envelope you will find a
question about Mary Bridge--along with two hints guiding you to the correct
answer. When you answer the question correctly you will find in the envelope
a gift certificate worth anywhere from $10 to $100. The gift cards will be
perfect stocking stuffers.
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Dessert Dash Rules
We had so much fun last year we decided to Dash again.
Bid high! Only the top 10 bidders will indulge in special sweet treats!
To make a bid on the Dessert Dash:
• You can bid to treat your table mates, or your table can work as a team to
bid on your choice of delectable desserts.
• Have each bidder or a single bidder at your table fill out the amount they
want to contribute toward a dessert. Bid sheets are located at your table.
• Give a volunteer your bid sheet and decide in advance who will be your
“dasher.”
• The auctioneer will announce the 10 tables with the HIGHEST BIDS to
choose their dessert or drink.
• In the order of the highest bid, the auctioneer will call for a “dasher” from
each table to rush to the dessert table with their TABLE FLAG and claim
their dessert.
• The desserts will be delivered to your table by your server.
Preview the delectable desserts and delicious drinks on the dash table in
front of the stage. This year’s choices include:
• Heavenly Chocolate Silk Pie
• The Spicy Aztec
• The Decadent King’s Favorite
• Tasty Tacoma Tiramisu
• Effervescent Pink Champagne Cake
• Delectable Orange Dream Cake
• Scrumptious Cherry Almond Cheesecake
• Tantalizing Bailey’s Chocolatini
• Delightful Merry Irishman
• Peppy Candy Cane Martini
Get Ready To Dash!
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The Legend of
the Feelie Heart
When BRIDGES opened in 1988, our youngest children in support groups held
large red velvet hearts. The children found comfort holding these hearts while
sharing the circumstances that brought them to BRIDGES, a family grief support
center. They told stories about the significant person in their lives who had died.
Sometimes the death was sudden through accident or illness. Sometimes there
had been a prolonged period of anticipating the death through a lengthy illness.
At other times the death was by suicide or homicide. Whatever the story brought
by the child, comfort was needed. Feelie Hearts provided something tangible and
comforting to hold onto for these young grievers.
The comfort the Feelie Hearts provided to the children inspired a volunteer group
facilitator to create pocket-sized hearts in memory of her young son. Groups and
individuals from across the country are now volunteering to make Feelie Hearts
for BRIDGES!
Feelie Hearts grew in popularity as BRIDGES shared the hearts not only with
children but to adults who came to the support group. Many place their hearts in
their pocket and take it with them to school, work, or wherever they might need
to be reminded that they are loved and cared for. Some have chosen to give
their heart away to someone going through a difficult time. Stories have been
written about circumstances in which the hearts were used. A teacher tells us
about a child in her classroom who gave his small red velvet Feelie Heart to a
classmate who shared about her loss. A young girl gave her heart to her father
when her parents divorced. Two young teens placed their Feelie Hearts in their
grandmother’s casket along with notes of special memories. BRIDGES Feelie
Hearts have been mailed as far away as Australia and the Middle East as children
send their messages of love, hope and healing to others who are experiencing
pain. It is estimated that over 100,000 Feelie Hearts have been handed out at
BRIDGES since the first children’s group adopted the large velvet hearts in 1988.
We are very happy to make the Feelie Hearts available to those who are in need of
care and comfort.
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Live
Auction
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Live Auction
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Pairing Up
Community friends Dana and Josh Bridge invite you to
enhance tonight’s dining experience from beginning to end
with an impressive selection of distinctive premium wines.
First, your appetizer will be complemented with Antech
Emotion Rose. Next, Librandi Bianco is a perfect match for
your salad course. Allow the rich flavors of tonight’s entrée to shine through
with The Helix Pomatia. Polish off your dessert with the light and refreshing
Yalumba Museum Muscat. Raise a glass for Mary Bridge Festival of Trees!
Thank You: Dana & Josh Bridge
Value: $200
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Live Auction
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Rhythmic Circus and Dinner
The off-Broadway troupe Rhythmic Circus comes to the
Pantages Theater in Tacoma with a trunk full of tap shoes,
funky costumes, and a big brass band, ready to burst
onto the stage with “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now!” This familyfriendly show integrates an inventive style of rapid-fire tap
with a variety of musical genres, creating a lively and creative show that has
garnered rave reviews. The highest bidder will receive six private box seats for
the Friday, February 19, 2016 performance at 7:30 p.m. along with a private
wine and cheese reception. Complete your memorable night with dinner at
Fujiya Japanese restaurant using a $300 gift certificate.
Thank You: Broadway Center for the Performing Arts
Value: $700
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Golfing with Linda Chen for Two
Two recipients will have the unforgettable opportunity to join
Linda Chen, the new President of Mary Bridge Children’s
Hospital, for a round of golf and lunch at Fircrest Country
Club. Talk to her about her passion for improving care for
children and her dedication to building partnerships or just
enjoy the fairways. Since she’s a former collegiate and professional golfer, she
might even offer a few tips to improve your golf game! Your foursome will be
rounded out with a knowledgeable country club member who serves on the
Mary Bridge Board.
Restrictions: Mutually agreed-upon date
Thank You: Linda Chen, Frank Colarusso, Donna & Jim Boulanger, Ann & BZ Zenczak
Value: Priceless
Dessert Dash Bids Are Closing
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Live Auction
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Ahoy Matey
Permission to come aboard? Mary Bridge Board member
Scott Marshall and his wife, Sandy, invite your party of
twelve to experience the pinnacle of opulence aboard their
yacht during this full-day cruise of the Puget Sound. Every
moment on board the luxurious 65-foot vessel “Scottfree” is
about indulgence. Select the cruising location and, while on the water, enjoy
the breathtaking sights of the Puget Sound and revel in a catered spread of
gourmet delicacies and a selection of wine hosted by shipmates Tom and Sue
Gideon. Let’s get underway!
Restrictions: To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date.
Thank You: Scott & Sandy Marshall and Tom & Sue Gideon
Value: $3,500
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Autographed Football Sculpture
Sports and art combine in this striking custom-made football
sculpture signed by Pete Carroll and Marshawn Lynch of
our own Seattle Seahawks. Composed of steel with copper
accents, the football flows seamlessly from its stand. The
sleek modern design will be a perfect complement to a
contemporary or traditional space.
Thank You: Hermanson Company
Value: Priceless
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Live Auction
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Legendary Kentucky Distilleries
Hit the trail—the Bourbon Trail, that is—for this adventurous
tour of the world’s legendary distilleries in Louisville,
Kentucky, the Bourbon Capital of the World. Jim Beam,
Maker’s Mark, and Stitzel-Weller are waiting to share their
historic craft, proud traditions, and timeless secrets of
Kentucky’s signature spirit. Experience up-close and personal how bourbon
is made, aged, and perfected. Visit the stillhouse at Jim Beam. Dip your own
bottle of Maker’s Mark in their iconic red wax. Take in a private tour at StizelWeller, the birthplace of Pappy Van Winkle, the most sought after bourbon
in the world and enjoy a taste of Bulleit Bourbon. You will be transported to
the distilleries via peaceful countryside roads by private chauffeur, so there’s
no need for a designated driver or a map. Savor a gracious dose of Southern
hotel hospitality at the Hyatt Regency Louisville, an urban haven in the heart
of downtown Louisville, just steps from the city’s entertainment district.
Package includes:
•Round-trip airfare for 2 to Louisville, KY
•3-night stay for 2 at the Hyatt Regency Louisville, recipient of Trip Advisor’s
2014 Certificate of Excellence
•8-hour chauffeured service for 2 in an Escalade
•Tours and tastings at Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, and Stizel-Weller Distilleries
Thank You: Friends of Festival
Value: $3,600
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Live Auction
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Pearl Necklace
Ladies, top off your look with a one-of-a-kind flourish that
will become a lasting memory of Festival of Trees 2015.
This lavish white blush pearl necklace—designed and
manufactured by LeRoy Jewelers—is adorned with natural
cultured pearls. The stunning necklace comes complete
with a clasp cast in solid sterling silver from a hand-carved wax. The clasp
perfectly duplicates the retro ornaments that are the image of this year’s
Festival of Trees, due to the artistry of Tacoma jeweler Joan Joachims.
Thank You: LeRoy Jewelers
Value: $900
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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New York, New York
Immerse yourself in New York City in this escape for two
that takes pampering to new heights. You’ll fly to New
York City compliments of Alaska Airlines and stay at Hotel
Belleclair, a historic landmark in the Upper West Side that
combines Old World classic charm with modern amenities.
The hotel is conveniently located near iconic attractions, including American
Museum of Natural History, Beacon Theatre, Central Park, Lincoln Center
and the Museum of Modern Art, as well as nearby boutiques, restaurants,
and bars. Once you’re settled into your luxurious hotel, head out to mid-town
Manhattan for your choice of a Broadway show and dinner at LaGenouillie
Restaurant, described by Zagat as a “magnifique grande dame” where “the
charm remains.” Savor refined, time-honored French dining in a formal,
dimly-lit room renowned for its authentic cuisine, spectacular fresh floral
arrangements, and faultless service. The first-class treatment continues with
a personal taxi tour of New York City with a local cab driver who will point out
the sights and sounds of the Big Apple.
This package includes:
•Round-trip flight for 2 on Alaska Air
•$1,000 gift certificate to Belleclaire Hotel
•$200 Broadway ticket gift certificate
•$600 gift certificate for Dinner at LaGenouillie
•Personal taxi tour of New York City
Restrictions: Reservations must be made in advance for Personal Taxi Tour.
Thank You: Alaska Airlines, Piper Cheney & Matt Beckingham, Friends of Festival, Mike Slone
Value: $3200
Dessert Dash
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Golf Around the Sound
Golf enthusiasts, rejoice! Gather your group of four, grab
your clubs, and seize this opportunity to witness “fore” of
the best golf courses available in the Puget Sound Region.
Experience the stunning home of the 2015 PGA Open at
Chambers Bay. Enjoy the lush, tree-lined fairways of the
Fircrest Country Club. Bask in the historical richness of the Tacoma Country
and Golf Club. Finally, let your inner golf pro shine in the championship
quality of the Canterwood Golf and Country Club. This package includes a
round of golf for four people at each of the four clubs, with the added bonus
of carts at Fircrest.
Restrictions: Chambers Bay, Monday-Thursday expires 5/31/2016. Fircrest Country and Golf
Club expires 12/6/2016. Tacoma Country and Golf Club expires 12/1/2016.
Canterwood Golf and Country Club expires 12/31/2016. Proper attire required at
all times.
Thank You: Frank Colaruso, Canterwood Golf & Country Club, Chambers Bay, Tacoma Country
and Golf Club
Value: $2,100
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Live Auction
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Brewer for a Day
Channel your inner brewmaster and create your very own
beer! One individual will partner with local Pacific Brewing
co-owner and head brewer, Steve Navarro, and use the
pilot system to create a distinctive beer in the style of one’s
choosing. When your craft beer is ready to be consumed,
you and five of your closest friends will head to the Pacific Brewing Tap Room
to unveil and taste your creation along with other Pacific Brewing beers. The
highest bidder will also receive a growler of beer, a bag of swag, and a lifetime
of bragging privileges.
Restrictions: All dates must be mutually agreed upon between brewing company and winning
bidder. Expires Nov 2016.
Thank You: Pacific Brewing and Malting Co.
Value: $800
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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A Night at the Theater
Be a tourist in Seattle! You and your special guest will start
your Sunday afternoon on December 13, 2015, at the
storied Paramount Theatre for a live performance of “Beauty
and the Beast.” After enjoying the Broadway musical, you’ll
take a short walk across the street to the Carlile Room,
Tom Douglas’s newest restaurant where you will indulge in Pacific Northwest
fare. After dinner, don’t worry about driving home. Instead, you can retire to
the always grand Hotel Sorrento, with recently refreshed rooms and a lobby
renovation. Every room offers a century’s worth of refinement: original carved
wood moldings, period fixtures, meticulously restored vintage furniture, and
rich fabrics.
This package includes:
•Overnight accommodations for 2 at Hotel Sorrento
•2 tickets to “Beauty and the Beast” for Sunday December 13th , 2015 at
1:00 at the Paramount Theatre
•$200 gift certificate to the Carlile Room
Restrictions: Tickets valid only for Sunday, December 13th matinee performance. Gift certificate
for the Sorrento Hotel valid only: Sunday - Thursday. Blackout dates June 1 September 5th. Expires: 12/30/2016
Thank You: Donna & James Boulanger, Friends of Festival, The Hotel Sorrento
Value: $1016
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Music for your Ears and Taste Buds
If you have ever dreamed of professionally recording and
mastering your own music, then this item is for you. Spend
a full eight-hour day at Pacific Studios in Tacoma with
studio owner Mark Simmons who will teach you how music
is recorded and mixed. You will then be able to use the
facility’s in-house recording studio and professional equipment to create your
own special vocal or instrumental recording. You can bring your own gear or
choose from a variety of instruments from the studio. If you’re a professional,
you can use three hours of your session for a pro mix and mastering of your
recording. This experience also includes delicious heavy appetizers and
desserts from Gayle Orth Catering and wine tasting led by Steve Forsyth,
winemaker for Washington State Brio Wines.
Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon date. Must be 21 years of age
Thank You: Pacific Studios, Gayle Orth Catering, and Forsyth Family Vintners pending – waiting
for confirmation
Value: $1,200
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Live Auction
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TOTE Maritime Voyage to Alaska
Experience travel of days gone by with a one-way voyage
for two aboard a TOTE Maritime cargo ship between
Anchorage, Alaska and Tacoma, Washington. The trip will
take you over the pristine waters of Cook Inlet, alongside the
US and Canadian coastlines, and through the Puget Sound.
Board the “Midnight Sun” or “North Star” in either Tacoma or Anchorage and
enjoy a behind-the-scenes perspective as the only non-crew members aboard
the vessel. Enjoy your three-day passage in the owner’s stateroom, and
exceptional meals in the officers’ dining room. This coveted trip is just one of
the few offered for the 2016 sailing season. Don’t miss your opportunity for
this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
This package includes:
•3-day, one-way voyage for 2 passengers
•$350 gift card to cover the cost of one way airfare
Restrictions: Passengers must be 18 years of age or older. Tote Maritime vessels are working
cargo ships operating in the North Pacific Ocean without the amenities of
cruise ships. Passengers must be able to function independently, without crew
assistance, under physically demanding conditions such as climbing steep stairs
and ladders, moving heavy metal foods and maneuvering within tight quarters on
a rolling vessel. No pets allowed. Trip intended for use by winning bidder, not for
resale. The trip must be taken between May 1 and August 31 2016. Subject to
availability.
Thank You: TOTE Maritime Alaska and Friends of Festival
Value: Priceless
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Raise Your Bid Cards for BRIDGES:
A Center for Grieving Children
Help a kid who is hurting inside.
Three children whose mother died from cancer at age 39.
A young teen whose dad was a soldier and lost his life in
Afghanistan. A little girl who survived the car accident that
killed her big brother. The stories are different; the grief, the loneliness and
the sense of loss are the same. Through BRIDGES, no child grieves alone.
BRIDGES is a program where children and teens meet in groups with kids
their same age to share their experiences, express their emotions, and
support each other. There are also support groups for surviving parents, who
learn how to help their kids cope while processing their own grief.
BRIDGES has been helping grieving youngsters for 27 years. It now operates
from two facilities, Mary Bridge Children’s Health Center and the Children’s
Therapy Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup. Some of the children
also attend Camp Erin, a three-day camp adventure that integrates grief
support and education with energetic activities and fun
The program depends on community support from donors like you to help
kids overcome their grief and return to the pleasure of childhood.
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Tacoma Dome Overlook Club
Relax in style in the grand setting of the Tacoma Dome.
Enjoy a performance of your choice for four people at the
Tacoma Dome from the exclusive Overlook Club. Experience
the amenities VIP treatment affords: premium seating with
extra-wide cushions, parking pass, early access to the
dome, private restroom, delectable appetizers, and a private cash bar.
Thank You: Tacoma Dome
Value: $580
Throw Out the First Pitch!
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Be a guest of honor of the Tacoma Rainiers for one game
during the 2016 season. Following a grand tradition in
baseball, you will jog out to the mound and throw out the
ceremonial first pitch, marking the official start of the game.
You and a friend can watch the action from two premium
seats by third base or from the Summit Club. Your tickets include beer, pop,
snacks, game program, and a tour of the field.
Restrictions: Based on availability of game schedule. Expires at conclusion of 2016 season
Thank You: The Tacoma Rainiers and Frank Colarusso
Value: Priceless
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Rock On
Are you ready to party like a rock star? Invite up to twenty
five of your closest friends for a jammin’ night of music
onstage at Ted Brown Music Store, after hours. With the
help of the experts at Tacoma’s premiere music store, you
can learn an easy song on the instrument of your choice.
After you’ve formed your band, rock out on a full-size stage, equipped with
the professional sound and lighting every rock star expects. Take home a
DVD that captures the live performances and the audience’s reactions. This
experience also includes a $750 gift card for appetizers and desserts from
X-Group Catering that can be used at this party or saved for another occasion.
This is one party that your friends will be sure to remember!
Restrictions: A mutually agreeable Saturday date after 6 p.m.
Thank you: Ted Brown Music and X-Group Catering
Value: $1,500
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Live Auction
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An Aloha Holiday
This package brings the best of both worlds. Welcome
family and friends to your local Northwest home this season
with a classic seven-foot tree trimmed in traditional colors.
Then jet off to a Hawaii beach for a relaxing holiday in
the sun.
This tree is a classic design that never goes out of style. Dressed in deep red
and sparkling silver, this stunning tree incorporates all the elements needed
to bring holiday cheer to any space. Silver antique-style decorations serve as
focal points, complemented by various ornaments with finishes ranging from
glossy to matte to sparkly. Holly and mistletoe are incorporated throughout the
tree, contributing to its traditional feel.
After enjoying the warmth of friends and family here in Washington you can
then continue your winter holiday on the lovely islands of Hawaii. You can
trade cloudy skies and drizzling rain for sunshine on beautiful beaches,
breathtaking views of tropical scenery, and adventures with tropical fish lazily
herded by sea turtles.
•2 round- trip tickets on Hawaiian Airlines
•3-night ocean-facing accommodations at the Hapuna Beach Prince Resort
on the Big Island of Hawaii. Situated on the sunny Kohela coast, the resort is
perfectly nestled into the bluffs above the #1-rated Hapuna Beach. Since its
opening in 1994, it has defined contemporary-style luxury.
Restrictions: Hotel blackout dates are December 17, 2015 - January 7, 2016. Expires on
December 1, 2016.
Designer: Nikki Fast, Stephanie Farrow, and Adam Schreiber
Sponsor: Mary Bridge Inpatient Pediatric Services
Thank You: Dr. Dana Marie Lee, Pediatrician for Franciscan Medical Group, and Captain
Johnathan Shotwell for Hawaiian Airlines
Value: $5,600
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Live Auction
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A Present from Michael Bennett
Hey 12’s, we’ve got a deal for you! Claim a piece of
Seahawks history with this official NFL football signed by
#72 defensive end Michael Bennett. Whether you’re starting
or adding to a collection of Seahawks memorabilia, you
shouldn’t miss this opportunity to bid.
Thank You: Seattle Seahawks
Value: $Priceless
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Royal Dinner for 8
In true Festival tradition, let the Queens of Festivals Past
treat you and seven of your favorite subjects to a royal
culinary experience. Your very own palace will provide just
the right atmosphere for you and your guests to enjoy a spot
of tea with hors d’oeuvres delicately prepared by only those
of elite Festival lineage. Afterward, simply relax and enjoy the company of your
fine friends as your Royal Help create a spread fit for the Queen herself! When
the dinner bell rings, invite your companions to gather at the Royal Table
where you will feast on exquisitely served gourmet fare. When dinner is done
and you’ve bid your subjects farewell, relax! Your Festival Queens won’t leave
until your castle has been restored to its usual pristine condition. Hail to the
Queens!
Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon date
Thank You: Past Festival Queens
Value: Priceless
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Live Auction
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VIP Table for 10 at Jingle Bell Jam 2016
Give yourself the gift of red-carpet status by reserving your
VIP table now for Jingle Bell Jam 2016. Your party of ten
will enjoy premium seating, delicious dinner, upgraded
wines paired with your dinner, and your own dedicated
server to cater to your needs. This exclusive package is your
opportunity to enjoy everything Jingle Bell Jam has to offer,
in style!
Thank You: Friends of Festival
Value: $3,000
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Express Banking
It’s fast and designed just for you, our JingleBell Jam guests.
No need to wait in line at the bank at the end of the evening!
What is it?
After your evening of JingleBell Jam fun, Express Banking gets
you on your way home fast. You can sign up when you arrive on
JingleBell Jam night and we’ll take care of the rest.
How do you sign up?
It’s simple. While registering on JingleBell Jam evening, you will be
asked to provide a credit card for imprint or a signed blank check.
You can use VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.
What if you don’t buy anything?
If you don’t make any purchases, we will destroy your credit card
information or blank check at the end of the evening.
No problem!
When will I know what you charged to my credit card?
Your paid, itemized bidder receipt will be mailed to you within ten
(10) business days after the event.
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Parking Information
Enter parking lots ‘A’ or ‘B’ from 17th Street and Broadway. ‘A’ lot is under the
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center building and elevators to the
5th Floor are just inside the building.
Parking fee: $5 (0-4 hours), $10 (4+ hours). A new pre-payment system
allows for the removal of gate arms and eliminates queuing at entrances and
exits. Please note your stall number for payment at the electronic kiosk.
Safe Drive Home Program: If guests are unable to drive themselves, please
contact a Foundation or Festival staff member to make other arrangements.
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Festival of Trees
Administrative Council
Stephanie Howe
2015 Event Chair
Past Event Chairs
Kaye Highsmith-Allen, 1987
Barbara Allen, 1988
Marcia Madden, 1989
Linda Robson, 1990
Leslie Hanegan, 1991
Mary Rae Lund, 1992
Sandy Beachler, 1993
Nancy Manning, 1994
Julie Searles, 1995
Margaret Hoyer, 1996
Natalie Findlay, 1997
Connie Condon, 1998
Marcy Frlan, 1999
B.J. Smith, FOTI 2000
Barbara Cooper, 2000
Carrie Park, 2001
Jeri Campbell, 2002
Susie Sutton, 2003
Marie Medlin, 2004
Lorrie Klein, 2005
Tammy Hall, 2006
Pam Hendrickson, 2007
Sherrilee Shawcroft, 2008
Pamela Baade, 2009
Michelle Baldwin, 2009
Angela Gow, 2010
Mollie Heilesen, 2011
Britany LeRoy, 2012
Patty Ferguson, 2013
Cathy Early, 2014
JingleBell Jam Committee
Laura Morrison
Chair
Shyla Erickson
Banking Chair
David Guzman
JBJ Catalog Co-Chair
Cindy Turco
JBJ Catalog Co-Chair
Amy Savage
Live Auction Co-Chair
Anna Anderson
Procurement Co-Chair
Katie Meier
Procurement Co-Chair
Chelsea Boseley
Silent Auction Chair
Lisa Schwab
Reservations Chair
Judy Hart
Volunteers Chair
Margaret Judy
Raffles Chair
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Logistics Committee
Bridge Builders
Frani Greenleaf
Chair
Tonya Winski
Chair
Frank Bannon
Staging Co-Chair
MultiCare Night
Annette Bannon
Staging Co-Chair
Bethany Olson
Chair
Roy Teter
Physical Arrangements
Kristin Wells
Volunteers Chair
Community Events Committee
Special Staff
Ryann Robinson
Chair
Lisa Schwab
Volunteers Chair
Sally Burrows
Kids Activities Chair
Dawn Fast
Event Décor Chair
Barbra Colburn
Santa Land Chair
Kyra Miller
Catering Chair
Kari Maenhout
Special Tours Co-Chair
Marcy Anstett
Mary Bridge Brigade Liaison
Lisa Ward
Special Tours Co-Chair
Lacey Hammer
Marketing Chair
Debbie Hushagen
Entertainment Chair
Linda Armstrong
Gift Shop Chair
Linda Johnson
General Information & Raffles Chair
Pali Lipoma
Banking Co-Chair
Amanda Thompson
Volunteers Co-Chair
Jenn Mykland
Banking Co-Chair
Lisa Schwab
Volunteers Co-Chair
Sandy O’Neill
Logo Wear Chair
Anthony Myers
Volunteers Co-Chair
Karen Veitenhans
Risk Management Chair
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Trees Committee
Advisory Group
Sheila Jensen
Trees Group Co-Chair
Cathy Early
2014 Event Chair
Lori Sechrist
Trees Group Co-Chair
Patty Ferguson
2013 Event Chair
Dee Dee Sullivan
Tree Designers Co-Chair
Britany LeRoy
2012 Event Chair
Heather Crider
Tree Designers Co-Chair
Madeleine Dion
Tree Advisor
Suzanne Payne
Tree Advisor
Tara Waits
Tree Advisor
Cindy Bertozzi Turco
Gala Catalog Chair
Andrea Smith
Wreath Designer Co-Chair
Sarah Howard
Wreath Designer Co-Chair
Christine Maden
Mini Tree Designer Co-Chair
Marci Berger
Mini Tree Designer Co-Chair
Dennis Early
Tree Angels Chair
Maria Ichiyama
Tree Accounting Chair
Bud Thompson
Tree Delivery Co-Chair
Vicki Thompson
Tree Delivery Co-Chair
Sandy O’Neill
Tree Décor Sales Chair
Thank you to our Festival sponsor
Thank you sponsor
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Friends of the Festival
Festival of Trees gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the many donors
whose gifts were received throughout this year to support Festival and benefit
the children at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Center.
Cash and in-kind auction donations received January 1, 2015, through November 1, 2015
PLATINUM LEVEL
($10,000 and above)
Alaska Airlines
Associated Petroleum Products, Inc.
The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation
Emerald Queen Casino
Hermanson Company LLP
Holman Law, PLLC
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
J.R. Abbott Construction
Kaye-Smith
Mary Bridge Brigade
Mountain Moving & Storage
The News Tribune
Point B
Potelco
Propel Insurance
Tacoma Rainiers
TRA Medical Imaging
VOSE Technical Systems, Inc.
Wold Enterprises
GOLD LEVEL
($5,000 - $9,999.99)
Edward Arnold
BCE Engineers, Inc.
Bell-Anderson Agency, Inc.
Bennett, Bigelow & Leedom, P.S.
Caliber Home Loans
Cascade Regional Blood Services
Chevron Corporation
CollinsWoerman
Connelly Law Offices
Digestive Health Specialists
Eisenhower Carlson PLLC
Epic Systems Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ewell
Falck
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ferguson
iTriage
KPMG
LeRoy Jewelers
McCallum License Agency, Inc.
Mountain Lodge Farm
Mountain View Funeral Home and Memorial Park
Meg Names
‘Ohana Harbor Coffee
Puget Sound Collections, Inc.
George and Dion Russell
Seattle Seahawks
Skanska USA Building Inc.
Tacoma Anesthesia Associates
TEMCO
Totem Ocean Trailer Express
Transamerica Retirement Solutions
TrueBlue
U.S. Oil & Refining Company
Union Bank
UPS
Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation
SILVER LEVEL
($1,000 - $4,999.99)
Mr. Dave Alvesatd
The Baker Foundation
Bargreen Ellingson, Inc.
Boush Moving & Storage
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Cameron
The Canlis Restaurant
Cascade Eye & Skin Center
Columbia Bank
DaVita, Inc.
Dobler Management Company, Inc.
Dr. Penrose Orthopedic Guild
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dubbs
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Edwards
Fraser Robinson Speir
Ms. Georgia Gerber and Mr. Randy Hudson
Golden State Foods
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HDR
Hill Moving Services
Hilltop Artists in Residence
Ric and Sylvie Hillsberg
Holland America Cruise Line, Inc.
Innovation Fitness
Judson Park Health Center
Mary Bridge Inpatient Pediatric Services
Karen McClain Visuals, Inc
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Keller
Dr. Douglas J. Knight
Dr. Christopher A. Kodama
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Marshall
Ms. and Mr. Deborah McAdams
Mr. Mike McGlinchy
Dr. Brad McPhee
Dr. Sean McPhee
Mr. and Mrs. Theron Meier
Merlino Media Group
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mikulic
Molina Healthcare of Washington
Morton McGoldrick, PS
Mud Bay, Inc.
MultiCare Connected Care
MultiCare Institute for Research and Innovation
Names Family Foundation
Mrs. Monica Names King
Neil Walter Company
Norco Medical
Northup Fundraising Auctions
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Olson
Dr. and Mrs. William Overfield
Pediatrics Northwest, P.S.
Pediatrix Critical Care Medicine
Pediatrix Medical Group of Washington--Neonatology
Peninsula Orthopedic Guild #1
People’s Furniture Rental
Phase II, Inc.
Porsche of Tacoma
Mr. Rick Porso and Mrs. Lori K. Tanner-Porso
Premier Media Group
Priceless Images
Puget Sound Orthopaedics
Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Pupo, Sr.
Regence BlueShield
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas G. Richardson
Robblee’s Total Security, Inc.
Diane Cecchettini and Frank Scoggins
Seattle Mariners
Sellen Construction Company, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Shagren
Shell Oil Products US
Slalom Consulting
SLO Coast Insurance Services
Sound Credit Union
Sound Physicians
South Sound Magazine
Spanaway Moonshiners Jeep Club
Star Moving Systems
Star Rentals
Sunbelt Rentals
TAPCO Credit Union
Ted Brown Music Company
Tommy Bahama
Tully’s Coffee Shops
United States Golf Association
Vigor - Tacoma
BRONZE LEVEL
($250 - $999.99)
Abeja
Alderbrook Resort and Spa
Alpine Specialty Cleaning, Inc.
Aqua Spas & Pools
Arthur Murray School of Dance
Iain Asplin and Vanessa Honn
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Bering
Bloom in Gig Harbor
Mr. and Mrs. James Boulanger
Broadway Center for the Performing Arts
Ms. Caitlin Cameron
Patty & Joe Candiotta
Canterwood Golf & Country Club
Mr. Paul Casey
Cave B Estate Winery
Celebrity Cake Studio
Chambers Bay Golf Course
Matt Beckingham and Piper Cheney
The Club at Gig Harbor
Frank and Judy Colarusso
Connections Fine Jewelry
Courtyard Marriott
Defiance Bicycles
Dolly Mama Boutique
Mrs. Trixy L. Dorn
Keith and Carol Eberhart
Emerald City Moving & Storage
Emerald Home Furnishings
Eye Level Learning Center
Mr. and Ms. Paul Fisher
Freestone Inn
Ms. Dee Gahan
Gayle Orth Catering
Herb and Sandy Giffin
Gallucci’s Catering
Alan Gatward, MD
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff George
Ms. Teresa Goddard
Good Taste Unlimited
Goodwill of the Olympic and Rainier Region
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Griot’s Garage
David and Janice Haley
Jack, Mainin, Kathryn Harry
Jane Heineman
Heritage Distilling Company
Home Depot - Fircrest
Hotel Sorrento
Ms. Dee Dee Howe
Impressions Photography
The Inn at Langley
Insulfoam
Iron Canvas Creations
Jill and Lindsay Johnston
Dr. Tito Monge and Dr. Dawn Joseph
Jumpstart Training
Kantor Diamond Company
Klayducks
Kobe Construction, Inc.
John Kovacs
Joe and Tracey Kurtis
Le Roi Salon
Leonetti Cellar
Lincoln Moving & Storage
London’s On The Ave
L. Angelica and Corneliu Lupu
Mr. Adonis McNeal
Monaco Seattle
Ms. Carol Morrison
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Morton
MultiCare Med Spa
Ms. Madison R. Musson
North Shore Public Golf Course
Northwest Film Forum
NW Furniture Bank
Pantages Theater
J. Alan Paschall
Passport Unlimited
Price Peterson Travel
Serenity & Gemma Porso
Richard Duval Images
Rich’s For The Home
RooPair Specialties, Inc.
Roosales
Rosanna Inc
Rotie Cellars
RPM Mortage
Sarah Eckert Orthopedic Guild
Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Schoenffeld
Ms. Sue Schoettler
Ms. Laura Schreggl
Dr. Heather Schultz
Selden’s Home Furnishings and Interior Design
Mr. and Ms. Harry Shapiro
Silverwood Theme Park
Mr. Mike Slone
Mr. Samuel D. Smith
Snohomish Flying Service
Spare Time Productions
Ms. Leigh Ann Stemm
Strait Music
Tacoma Boys
Tacoma Country & Golf Club
Tacoma Dome
Penny L. Tanner, PhD, ARNP
Thompson Hotels
Tom Torrens Sculpture Design, Inc.
Total Wine & More
Tote Maritime Alaska
Dr. and Mrs. Donald Trippel
Cindy and Michael Turco
Uptown Eyes
W Seattle Hotel
Watson’s Greenhouse & Nursery
West Marine
Dr. and Mrs. John D. Whitt
Willow Salon
Windmill Gardens
X Group
YMCA of Pierce County
FRIEND OF FESTIVAL
($50 - $249.99)
Anthony’s Home Port
Abbey Carpet & Floor of Tacoma
Above Grade Construction
Adriatic Grill
Affinity Salon
Mr. Dane Spotts and Ms. Stephanie J. Albanese
Mr. Aaron Amadon
B & R Plumbing, Inc.
Ms. Gina Bachmeier
Dr. Krista Barrett
Beach Tavern, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Beard
Ms. Brandi Bednarik
Dr. Melinda L. Behrens
Bella Kitchen & Home
Bellevue Arts Museum
Bellevue Botanical Garden Society
Ben Bridge Jeweler Tacoma Mall
Mr. Randy Bergstrom
Dr. Michele Bessler and Dr. Robert A. Bessler
Blue Bicycle Books
Boathouse 19
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Boyer
Mr. and Mrs. Hans Brandal
Vera Bradley
Joshua and Dana Bridge
Camaloch Golf Course
Carrs Restaurant & Catering
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Catherine Shively Interior Design
Children’s Museum of Tacoma
Club House Grill
Mr. and Mrs. John Collins
The Comedy Underground
Compass Rose Tacoma
Corvus Cellars
Heather Crider
Mr. Dennis Cunneen
Mr. Don J. Daniels
Ms. Katie Daugherty
Ms. Sue Davis
Ms. Bonnie Daybell
Dr. Vibhuti N. Desai
Dickey’s BBQ Pit
Dr. Anne N. Dionisio and Dr. Tim Lu
Dirty Oscar’s Annex
Chris Dowd
J. Patrick Duffy
Eat Local
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Eaton
Ms. Sandi Eddy
Edgeworks Climbing Gym
Event Success Entertainment
The Evergreen City Ballet
Mary Fairchok, MD
The Fan Club Sports Bar
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fenz
Fife Commercial Bank
Figures, Women’s Health and Fitness Center
Firehouse Pub Buckley
FoxFire Salon and Spa
Ms. Lynda L. French
Frisko Freeze
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Gainey
Garage
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Gideon
Gig Harbor Family Dentistry
Gig Harbor Fly Fishing
Gig Harbor Golf Course
Gig Harbor Gondola
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Givens
Ms. Donna A. Goldin Evans
Dr. Bruce E. Gottlieb
The Grand Cinema
Green Cottage Pets
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Greenleaf
Mrs. Carol T. Grider
Dr. and Mrs. Dustin R. Haferbecker
Dr. Dale G. Hall and Ms. Susan Russell Hall
Ms. Lella R. Hamilton
Kathy and Dennis Hardman
Harkness Furniture
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Harle
Shomree Hewson and Tonya Ryner
Mr. and Mrs. David Hicks
Mark and Wendy Holcomb
Home Depot
Hotel Murano
Howard Home Builders
Margaret Hoyer
Hugs, Tugs and Luvs Childcare
Hull Floor
Ms. Heidi Hurst
Icicle Brewing Company
Indochine Asian Dining Lounge
Ivar’s
James Guerrero Architects, Inc.
Mr. and Ms. Duston Jensen
Johnny’s Dock Restaurant
Ms. Nancy Johnson
Ms. Pamela Jolley
Mrs. Valdean Jones
Just Between Friends Tacoma/Puyallup
JW Restaurant
KPLU
Kahler Glen Golf & Ski Resort
Mr. Patrick Kelly and Dr. Tracy T. Kelly
Lakewold Gardens
Lakewood Playhouse
Dr. Bret Lambert and Dr. Mary O’Brien
Mrs. Akiko Larson
LeMay Family Collection Foundation
Mr. and Ms. David Lewis
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
Liam’s
Long Shadows Vintners
Ms. Amy Long
Ms. Jennifer Lovgren
Carol and Don Lyle
Karen J. Lynch
Lynnwood Ice Center
Maid in the Northwest, Inc.
Mario’s Fine Clothing
Ms. Rebecca Martinson
Mary Bridge Gift Shop
Mary Edna Agnew Guild
Mr. and Mrs. John P. McGowan
Metropolitan Market Proctor
Microsoft Matching Gifts Program
Chris Miller
Mr. John A. Miller
Ms. Joanie M. Mitton
Mood
MultiCare Center for Healthy Living
Munchen Haus Bavarian Grill & Beer Garden
Museum of Flight
Lanny and Lennette Natucci
Navi Pilates
Dr. Karen Nilsen
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Mrs. Carole Norberg
Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Norman
Northwest Float Center
Oki Golf
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Ms. Judy Orr
Ms. Kimberly Orr
Pacific Grill Restaurant
Pacific Lanes Bowling
Richard and Suzanne Payne
Darron & Missy Pease
Mr. and Mrs. Loren Pease
Mr. Gordon Pease and Ms. Anne Wagner
Pepper Pot Polish
Mr. Carl Peterson
Piece Of Cake
Pierce County Parks and Recreation
Ms. Sue Rand
Red Hook Brewery
Dr. Andrew D. Reichert
Amy Reichley
Remlinger Farms
Rewine Barrels
Rialto Theater
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Richardson
Gail Roberts
Patrick Roberts
Ms. Barb Roe-Trochim
Dr. Robyn K. Rogers
Rollin’ 253 Skate and Community Center
Round Table Pizza
Mrs. Patricia Rutledge
Dr. Traci M. Ryan
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sahagian
Dr. Nancy Schultz
Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Children’s Theatre
Seattle Repertory Theater
Seven Hills Winery
San Juan Aviation, LLC
Shiloh Threads
Sitecrafting, Inc.
Skamania Lodge
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Skibbs
Sound Pest Solutions
Source Yoga
South Sound Treasures
Spin Alley Bowling Center
Sprinker Recreation Center
Station U-Brew
Ms. Suzie J. Stephens-Fukuyama
Stuart McLean, The Vinyl Cafe &
Don Jones Production
Dr. Aarthi Subramani
Tacoma Art Museum
Tacoma Boys
Tacoma Glassblowing Studio
Tacoma Little Theatre
Tacoma Opera
Tacoma Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Gerald and Gay Lynn Tanner
Bonnee Terrio
Ms. Carol Thomas
Three Trees Yoga
Tickled Pink
Tides Tavern
Tower Lanes
Nancy Traversie
Trident Seafoods Corporation
Mimi A. Tutihasi, MD
The Tux Shop
Urban Hound Inc.
Vail, Cross & Associates
VanLierop Garden Market
Viafore’s Italian Delicatessen
Village Theatre
Vino Aquino
Ms. Cassie Walny
Wanderlust Tours
Washington State Historical Society
Washington State University
Mr. W. D. Watts and Ms. Lynn Arnaiz
Allison Welch
Terry Weller
West Coast Entertainment
Mr. and Mrs. Russ Whitfeldt
Wilco Co-op Farm Store
Wild Birds Unlimited
Wild Waves & Enchanted Parks
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Woodford
Woodland Park Zoo
Woofers Grooming and Goodies
Festival of Trees gratefully acknowledges the
generosity of the many donors whose gifts were
received through Festival to benefit Mary Bridge
Children’s Hospital & Health Center. Cumulative
donations of $50 or more are listed under the
respective category. We regret that we cannot list
the names of all of our generous supporters.
Festival makes every effort to ensure the accuracy
of this listing. We apologize for any errors.
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Auction Rules
and Information
Each guest will receive a bid number upon arrival. Write your bid number on the bid sheet
when bidding on silent auction items and hold your bid card up to bid on live auction items.
Be prepared to bid when the auctioneer makes a price call, as the process moves quickly.
For your convenience, two copies of the bid card have been provided.
•
In accordance with laws of the State of Washington, a bid acknowledged by the live
auctioneer is a legal contract to purchase the item. As well in the silent auction, a bid
acknowledged by the silent auction official as the top bid is a legal contract to purchase
that silent auction item. By bidding in the live or silent auction, each bidder agrees to abide
by the auction rules here stated.
•
Please pay for all purchases before leaving. We will gladly accept your payment by cash,
personal or corporate check, VISA, American Express, or MasterCard. Please make all checks
payable to Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation. A receipt suitable for tax purposes will be
mailed following the event. Payment in full is required JingleBell Jam evening, Saturday,
December 5, 2015.
•
In accordance with IRS requirements, a listing of the Fair Market Value for all items for
auction shall be made available for review by guests beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday,
December 5, 2015 at the banking area.
•
All purchases/transactions at the Festival are exempt from Washington state sales tax. All
other taxes and licenses are the responsibility of the purchaser.
•
Due to license and insurance regulations, all items requiring a title or transfer of license must
be claimed at the donor’s place of business. Purchasers are obligated to pay all transfer fees,
license fees, and taxes as well as make arrangements for insurance coverage.
•
Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Auction payments
are tax-deductible as a charitable contribution only to the extent provided by law. Please
consult your tax professional regarding the deductibility of any auction purchase.
•
All purchases are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds on items either at the Festival
or donor’s place of business, unless stated otherwise.
•
Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation reserves the right to add, substitute, or withdraw any item
or component from auction prior to the call for bids.
•
Any item not receiving the required minimum bid may be removed from auction.
•
Reservations for trips and vacation accommodations must be arranged with the donor for
mutually acceptable dates unless otherwise specified. Tickets in travel packages are for
coach-class services unless otherwise noted. No refunds or exchanges will be allowed on
travel packages for cancelled tickets or accommodations. Some tickets may include
restrictions or “blackout” periods. Please consult your travel advisor regarding the purchase
of travel insurance.
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Auction Rules and Information, Continued
Unless otherwise noted, all goods and services must be claimed and used within one year of
the auction date.
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The Festival of Trees has attempted to describe and catalog all items correctly, but all items
are offered as is, where is. The Festival of Trees neither warrants nor represents, and in no
event shall be responsible for, the correctness of 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 such a warranty, representation, or assumption of
liability. Items have not been appraised unless so noted in writing.
•
JingleBell Jam evening volunteers may request a bid card. By bidding in the live or silent
auction, each volunteer agrees to abide by these rules.
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The auctioneer is the final decision maker on all live auction activities.
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ADDITIONAL SILENT AUCTION RULES
Each item will have a posted minimum bid.
•
Bid raises must be in minimum amounts specified on the bid sheet for each item, or the bid
will be disqualified.
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The first bidder listing his or her bid number in the Guaranteed Purchase Box owns that item.
•
BE CAREFUL! Silent bids cannot be withdrawn. Your signature and/or bid number on the bid
sheet or challenge bid sheet constitutes a legal contract to buy.
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Thank you to our Festival sponsor
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Please mark your calendar for next year’s
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Invitations will be mailed by mid-October.
Change of address may be provided to:
Festival of Trees
PO Box 5296 • Tacoma, WA 98415-0296
Telephone: (253) 403-3095 • Fax: (253) 403-1534
Printing compliments of MultiCare Printing Services
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2015 EVENT CHAIR
Stephanie Howe
JINGLE BELL JAM COMMITTEE
PRESENTING SPONSORS
Chair: Laura Morrison
Banking: Shyla Erickson
JBJ Catalog: David Guzman
Live Auction: Kelly Rosati & Amy Savage
Procurement: Anna Anderson & Katie Meier
Silent Auction: Chelsea Boseley
Reservations: Lisa Schwab
Volunteers: Judy Hart
Raffles: Margaret Judy
TREES GROUP
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
BENEFITING
Chairs: Sheila Jensen & Lori Sechrist
Tree Designers: Dee Dee Sullivan & Heather Crider
Tree Advisors: Madeleine Dion, Suzanne Payne & Tara Waits
Gala Catalog: David Guzman
Wreath Designers: Sarah Howard & Andrea Smith
Mini Tree Designers: Marci Berger & Christine Maden
Tree Angels: Dennis Early
Tree Accounting: Maria Ichiyama
Tree Delivery: Bud Thompson & Vicki Thompson
Tree Décor Sales: Sandy O’Neil
Mary Bridge Festival of Trees thanks the many volunteers
who so graciously give of themselves to make this joyful
event the success that it is for the patients, families and
staff of Mary Bridge.