The Auction Catalog - Washington`s National Park Fund
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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. 3 ORDER OF THE EVENING 4 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 5 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 6 7 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 8 9 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 106 109 134 136 148 156 200 207 214 231 234 236 246 251 255 300 302 303 304 310 312 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 1 3 4 11 13 31 10 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 11 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. 12 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. 13 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. 14 15 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 16 = Park Packages 17 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 $190.00 126 "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 $100.00 128 129 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 18 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 $545.00 137 “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 19 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 20 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 21 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 22 $100.00 = Park Packages 23 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 217 $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 24 $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 = Park Packages 25 SILENT AUCTION 2 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 234 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 237 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 = Group Bidding Opportunities 26 VALUED AT: 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 $400.00 = Park Packages 27 SILENT AUCTION 2 251 VALUED AT: 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 254 $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 = Group Bidding Opportunities 28 "Almost Live" Section Closes at 6:55 p.m. = Park Packages 29 "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 305 $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 $435.00 = Group Bidding Opportunities 30 Priceless 308 VALUED AT: 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 = Park Packages 31 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. 32 33 LIVE AUCTION VALUED AT: 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. VALUED AT: 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 = Group Bidding Opportunities 34 = Park Packages 35 LIVE AUCTION VALUED AT: 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 = Group Bidding Opportunities 36 = Park Packages 37 LIVE AUCTION VALUED AT: 9 Mount Shuksan Climb and Alpine Climbing Techniques Book $920 11 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. VALUED AT: 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 = Group Bidding Opportunities 38 = Park Packages 39 LIVE AUCTION VALUED AT: 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 = Group Bidding Opportunities 40 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 = Park Packages 41 LIVE AUCTION VALUED AT: 17 Rainier Beer Bicycle $1000 19 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 VALUED AT: 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. 20 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 = Group Bidding Opportunities 42 = Park Packages 43 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. 44 45 LIVE AUCTION VALUED AT: 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! 22 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 = Group Bidding Opportunities 46 = Park Packages 47 LIVE AUCTION VALUED AT: VALUED AT: 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 26 PARK PACKAGE: Flyover of the Glaciers 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 = Group Bidding Opportunities 48 = Park Packages 49 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 = Group Bidding Opportunities 50 = Park Packages 51 Proud Partner of WNPF’s Guest Donations Program, Benefiting Olympic National Park. If you’ve ever visited the Olympic Peninsula, you know what a unique 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 WEEAREEPROUDDTOOSUPPORT WASHINGTON’S NATIONALLPARKKFUND www.aramark.com 52 DOWNTOWNNSEATTLEEETHHANDDPIKEEEE|||||||||||||||| Northgate Mall, University Village, Bellevue Square, Alderwood Mall, Westfield Southcenter,Tacoma Mall Boulevard, Kitsap Mall & Capital Mall. WWW.BENBRIDGE.COM 53 Providing F2F (face-to-face) marketing in cities across the country for more than 80 years. We have a clear understanding of the marketing world and the most comprehensive suite of products, services and solutions available from any single-source provider in the industry. 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Point B is a proud sponsor of Washington’s National Park Fund. 58 59 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 60 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 61 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! 62 63 Photo Credit: Laurel Mundy 64