Inspire Program 2015 - Seattle Waldorf School

24 Pages·2015·2.23 MB·English

by  Eva Elliott

WELCOME!
6:00 p.m. Registration Opens
7:20 p.m. Blessing and Dinner
7:45 p.m. Live Auction and
Raise-Your-Paddle
9:15 p.m. Dancing
10:45 p.m. Last Call
Our Mission
We educate our students to be free human beings who
impart purpose and meaning to their lives, who meet
life with courage, and respond with initiative and
creativity to the needs of the world and their fellow
human beings.
Dear Friends!
Welcome to our 4th annual Inspire event! Tonight we
are celebrating The Arts, including exceptional displays
and performances of creative works by our students,
faculty, and others in our community. While there are
many distinctive components to Waldorf education, at
SWS our work to develop the artistic capacities in all
children is central to our mission. Tonight offers a
marvelous affirmation of this commitment.
We hope you enjoy the “art walk” as well as dinner and
conversation with friends. As has become a tradition at
Inspire, the dance floor will open following the Dessert
Dash, and a few energetic souls will party til the lights
go out! We have some fun new additions to the
evening, including an array of raffle items and “heads
and tails.” The live auction offers terrific getaways near
and far, as well as dinners, concert tickets and more.
As the saying goes, bid early and often – all funds
raised will enhance the extraordinary educational
experience Seattle Waldorf School offers to children
and families.
Tonight’s Raise Your Paddle supports a new initiative,
the “Visiting Scholars Fund.” Your generous
contributions will bring master teachers and
professional experts to SWS to share their knowledge
and inspiration with our teachers, students and
community. In addition, the Visiting Scholars Fund will
provide resources for SWS faculty to visit other Waldorf
schools and attend conferences around the world,
expanding their professional networks and
perspectives well beyond Seattle. We have set an
ambitious goal of raising $65,000 for this fund – please
help us surpass this mark!
On behalf of all the children whose lives will be
enriched by your generous spirit, we extend our
heartfelt thanks. Have a wonderful evening!
With deep appreciation,
Tracy Bennett Nettie Fabrie
Head of School Head of Pedagogy
“You will not be good teachers if you focus only on what
you do and not upon who you are.”
Rudolf Steiner
We are very grateful to our sponsors for their
generosity and commitment to
Seattle Waldorf School.
Kahlo Sponsors
Moore Sponsors
Makeba Sponsors
We would like to extend a special thank you
to these supporters as well.
In-Kind Sponsors
Susie
Powers
Patron Guests
Jim & Angela Alkove Neil McCarthy & Tracy
Bob Bristol & Tracy Rekart
Bennett David Ornstein & Ingrid
Calisle Dean Orlow
Eva Elliott Jennifer Parker
Dana Groff Mark Perry & Linda
Hartzell
Sara Manetti
Norm & Cheryl Smith
Donations to Support
Faculty Attendance
Brigitte Bertschi Gabi McCarthy
Traber & Sarah Frank  &  Andrea Preiss
Campbell Steve & Hazel Roos
Tolis & Erin  Dimopoulos Howard & Cathy Simon
Saeid & Tracey Ghassaei Marcel & Shawn Sutton
Tim & Missi Goss SWS Parent Association
Wim Gottenbos & Nettie Bryan Tawney & Susie
Fabrie Powers
Scott & Teresa Graham Joseph & Maria Rank
Gary & Mimi Hetzel Bill & Sharlyn Turner
Josh Frank & Emily Howe Myriam Weimerskirch
Nicole & Brandea Kelley
Our volunteers have shared their time and
talents to make this event both fun and
fabulous. Thank you!
Planning Committee
Cindy Butler-Smith
Erin Dimopoulos
Jan Geibel
Tracey Ghassaei
Piper Hackett
Wendy Karle
Joanne Montague
Jean Louise Paquin Allen
Susie Powers
Cathy Simon
Carla Wallace
Volunteers
Our Volunteers Are Inspiring!
We are so grateful to all of our volunteers from
first graders who have sanded the wooden blocks
for our centerpieces, to middle schoolers who
supported our childcare, to high schoolers who
helped with setup and performed, to the faculty
who have selected artwork, and to parents who
carried, labeled, baked, sorted, designed,
assembled, typed, set up, commiserated, laughed,
and generally made it all possible.
Inspire Specialty Drink
The Gaugin
✦ 1 part lime
✦ 3 parts rum
✦ 9 parts soursop juice
Serve over ice and
garnish with lime slice.
Dinner Menu
Prepared by Executive Chef Benjamin Jablonsky,
Pyramid Catering
Hors D'oeuvres

THAI CRAB CAKES BRUSCHETTA
Served Golden Brown Balsamic Marinated
with Sweet Red Chile Tomatoes, Basil,
Aioli Kalamata Olive &
Roasted Garlic Stuffed
FOREST MUSHROOMS in Cucumber Cup
Stuffed with Grilled
Leeks, Fennel and
Chevre
Followed By a Family Style Dinner of …

NORTHWEST SALAD CHICKEN PROVIDENCE
Spring Mix, Candied Grilled Chicken Breast,
Nuts, Seasonal Berries topped with Button
in Balsamic Vinaigrette Mushrooms, Roma
Tomatoes, Artichoke
HEARTH BREAD BASKET Hearts in Fresh Basil
Housemade Selections Veloute
with Sweet Butter
ROASTED BROCCOLINI &
STUFFED YAMS CARROTS
Local Roasted Yams,
Stuffed with Quinoa GARLIC - GOAT CHEESE
Minted Peppers, Stone MASHERS
Fruit, Garlic and
Almonds
AUCTION RULES AND
PROCEDURES
A bid number is required to bid on items. Each guest will
receive a bidder number at registration, which may be
used for bidding throughout the evening.
The highest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be
the successful bid and is a legal contract to purchase the
item. Auction items will be awarded to one purchaser
only. A purchaser who wishes to split payment for an
auction item must collect the individual payments from
the other bidder(s).
All physical item(s) must be removed at the event or
delivery arranged at the event. Certificates and
restaurant gift certificates may be picked up at Check-out
or will be mailed to you within two weeks of the event.
By registering your payment method at the beginning of
this evening you do not need to check out following the
auction. We will mail a receipt to the address provided at
registration.
Within its limits, Seattle Waldorf School has attempted to
describe and catalog all items correctly, however all items
are offered “as is.” All purchases are final, and there will
be no exchanges or refunds on items. Seattle Waldorf
School 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 at the
auction or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty,
representation, or assumption of liability.
1. Unless otherwise noted, all goods and services must
be claimed and used by March 21, 2016.
2. Please review your gift certificate to see if other
restrictions apply.
3. Alcohol, tax, and gratuity are generally not included in
the gift certificate, unless otherwise specified.
4. Gift certificates are non-transferrable, and the original
gift certificate must be presented at time of redemption
unless otherwise specified. Seattle Waldorf School is not
responsible for lost or stolen gift certificates and is not
able to issue replacements. Reservations must be
mutually arranged with the donor unless otherwise
noted. All arrangements for trips and similar items must
be made at least 45 days in advance unless otherwise
specified to assure travel.
NOTE: For tax purposes, Seattle Waldorf School urges all
attendees, donors, and contributors to consult IRS
Revenue Rule 67-246 and their tax advisors concerning
the tax deductibility of gifts to this event.
LIVE AUCTION
#1 INN AT LANGLEY
One of the most romantic, quiet, and beautiful
places in the Pacific NW. Once again, we are very
fortunate to be able to offer a one-night stay for
two at the Inn at Langley. Your waterfront guest
room has a Jacuzzi tub and fireplace, and you will
enjoy a complimentary gourmet breakfast, as well
as an amazing 12-course dinner for two with a
wine pairing by award-winning Chef Matt Costello.
A perfect spot to relax any time of the year. Not
valid July and August or Saturdays.
Thank you: Inn at Langley
#2 GENE JUAREZ BEAUTY PACKAGE/SPA DAY
Relax and pamper yourself (or your partner- think
Mother’s Day or birthday!) at the beautiful Gene
Juarez Salon and Spa at University Village. The
lucky recipient will enjoy a one-hour custom
massage, a one-hour custom facial, a classic
manicure, and a classic pedicure. A refuge from
the chaos of day-to-day life awaits you! Valid for
the Artist/Therapist and service listed on the gift
certificates.
Thank you: Gene Juarez Salon & Spa University Village
LIVE AUCTION (continued)
#3 CATERED DINNER FOR 8 BY PYRAMID CATERING
Pyramid Catering, who made our scrumptious
dinner  tonight, will prepare five-courses of
fabulous Northwest cuisine in your home. You will
also enjoy four bottles of wine from Lopez Island
Winery. A previous Pyramid Dinner winner was so
pleased with her experience she hired Pyramid for
a private party: “Ben and his staff are professional
and responsive; the food was plentiful and they
treated my auction dinner like it was a paid
dinner. Ben is awesome!” Certain restrictions may
apply. Winner must contact Ben at Pyramid for
more information. Thank you: Pyramid Catering
#4 SEAHAWKS TICKETS
OK all of you 12’s, here is your chance to see our
NFC champion Seahawks during the 2015-16
season! You have two great seats in the center of
the field. Given the Seahawks' season last year
and the fact that Lynch re-signed, you're almost
guaranteed to see a great game. Date of the game
will be determined after the 2015 season is
announced and will be chosen by the Millers.
Thank you: Mr. and Mrs. Anders Miller
#5 MT. RAINIER CABIN
Start planning your summer trip now! Enjoy up to
four nights in a lovely cabin in Greenwater, WA,
only 20 minutes from Mt. Rainier National Park!
The cabin is on the Greenwater River, which is
great for tubing in August when the water is
warmer and the river is lowest. This wonderful
cabin has one queen bed, two double beds, two
bathrooms (including a shower and bath tub)
wood burning stove and a newly remodeled
kitchen. No pets. No smoking. Winner should
check availability on VRBO then contact owner to
reserve timing: www.vrbo.com/602183.
Thank you: Karen Clark Cole