2018 SPRING DINNER & AUCTION - Washington's National Park Fund
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2018 SPRING DINNER & AUCTION
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AUCTION CATALOG AND DINNER PROGRAM 2
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
HILARY FRANZ
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS
Hilary is a strong advocate for our public lands, as well as youth and
family programs in our parks. We welcome her insights into the
future of our parks, and their most vital programs.
TRACY SWARTOUT
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT,
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK
Over her many years working closely with WNPF, Tracy has inspired
passion, understanding, and a great sense of urgency
to strengthen and support the youth and family programs in our
parks. Tonight, sharing her personal insights and stories from
her years in the National Parks Service, Tracy inspires you
to help keep these programs, and our parks, youthful, vital, and
everlasting for many years to come.
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.
Cover and inside cover photo: Andy Porter
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Schedule
5:00 PM Check-in and Silent Auctions open
6:30 PM Silent Auction 1 closes
6:45 PM Silent Auction 2 closes
6:55 PM “Almost Live” Auction closes
7:00 PM Dinner is served
7:20 PM Comments
Laurie Ward, Executive Director,
Washington’s National Park Fund
Karen Taylor-Goodrich, Superintendent,
North Cascades National Park
7:30 PM Live Auction begins
8:00 PM Keynote Address (following Live Auction item #15)
Hilary Franz, Commissioner of Public Lands
Tracy Swartout, Deputy Superintendent,
Mount Rainier National Park
Video “Milestones on Our Journey”
Ensuring our youth have the opportunity to experience
nature and create lasting memories.
Closing comments
Dana R. Visser, Board President
Denise Wulfekuhle, Auction Chair
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Dinner menu
HORS D'OEUVRES
HUMMUS CUCUMBER CUP (V): roasted red pepper hummus in a
cucumber cup
VIETNAMESE SUMMER ROLLS (V): fresh cilantro, basil, bean
sprouts, red leaf lettuce, sautéed onion, and carrots wrapped in rice
paper, served with Thai peanut and sweet chili dipping sauces
BRIE AND POACHED PEAR CUPS (VEG): d’Anjou pears poached in
mulling spices over a slice of Brie in a filo shell topped with a
caramelized walnut and a lavender-infused honey drizzle
S A L A D CO U R S E
Fresh mixed greens served with house-caramelized walnuts,dried
cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, tossed with a raspberry vinaigrette
Macrina Rolls, Salted Butter
ENTRÉE COURSE
OPTION # 1, THE RAINIER Peppercorn crusted beef tender, grilled
and roasted, then topped with a juniper demi-glace
OPTION # 2, THE OLYMPIC Grilled wild Alaskan halibut drizzled
with a seasonal mixed berry coulis
OPTION # 3, THE CASCADE (V) Crispy taro cake topped with
oven roasted asparagus and wild mushrooms, nestled on a bed
of sautéed spinach
Entrées are served with Mashed Russet Potatoes (roasted with garlic,
whipped with butter and cream), and Dijon String Beans (V) (haricots
verts sautéed with olive oil, Dijon, salt, and pepper).
Prepared by Twelve Baskets Catering
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CO-KEYNOTE SPEAKER
hilary franz
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS
Hilary Franz was sworn in as Washington’s
14th Commissioner of Public Lands on January 11, 2017.
The Commissioner of Public Lands administers the state
Department of Natural Resources and its 1,500 employees,
directs the management of over 5.6 million acres of state-
owned lands, supervises DNR’s wildfire protection on millions
of acres of state and private forestlands, and chairs the state’s
Board of Natural Resources and the Forest Practices Board.
Prior to being elected, Commissioner Franz was executive
director of Futurewise, an organization committed to
implementing smart, sustainable land use and transportation
policies. In this role, she brought together local governments,
non-profit organizations, and citizen groups to protect the
environment and grow strong local economies.
Hilary is a third-generation farmer and small forest landowner,
and she is the mother of three wonderful sons, whom she
raised on a small historic farm along with 12 sheep, 2 goats,
7 pigs, 3 cats, and 100 chickens.
A Northwest native, Hilary has lived for 20 years in Washington
State. She was raised by her father and grandparents with
close connections to the land, which she has instilled in her
own children. Hilary believes that ALL children deserve
the opportunity to experience nature and create lasting
memories in our parks. She has joined us tonight to
help spread awareness and raise support for these vital
Youth and Family Programs.
4 Photo credit
CO-KEYNOTE SPEAKER
TRACY SWARTOUT
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT,
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK
In addition to working as Mount Rainier
National Park’s Deputy Superintendent
for the last six years, Swartout has held
a variety of NPS positions throughout
her 18+ year career, including stints in
Seattle, Utah, Washington D.C., and as
Superintendent of Congaree National Park in
South Carolina. Before joining the NPS, Swartout
worked for the National Parks Conservation Association and
the South Carolina State House of Representatives.
Swartout received a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Geography
from the University of South Carolina and a Master’s degree in
Natural Resource Management from the University of Waterloo in
Ontario, Canada. She also completed postgraduate work at Duke
University’s Nicholas School of the Environment.
Tracy grew up in South Carolina and spent most of
her free time reading and exploring the outdoors,
including visiting as many parks as possible and
working as a youth camp counselor and rock
climbing instructor for Sanborn Western Camps in
Colorado during college. She is hoping to instill
that same spirit of outdoor adventure in her own
two school-aged children, each of whom is
named after a US mountain peak.
Since her time at Mount Rainier National Park,
Tracy has inspired, uplifted and instilled the
important role of Youth and Family Programs
in the minds and hearts of WNPF staff, Board,
and our supporters.
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Photo Andy Porter
FIRESIDE CIRCLES
BRINGING FRIENDS OF THE PARKS TOGETHER
Join Washington's National Park Fund for one of our upcoming Fireside
Circles where we bring friends—old and new—together with park rangers
and Superintendents for an evening of casual conversations.
Meet new friends, or bring your own along. Learn first-hand about park
operations. Enjoy fine meals and wine and sparkling waters. Come,
relax, enjoy. One request? Please leave your checkbooks at home; our
Fireside Circles are solicitation-free zones.
To sign up, visit wnpf.org/fireside-circles/
Questions? Contact Ashley Stokes, ashley@wnpf.org
or call Washington’s National Park Fund at (206) 623-2063
MAY 18 • 7:00PM JUNE 22 • 5:00PM JUNE 23 • 5:30PM
Beaver Lake Lodge Fred and Sydney Sequim Holiday Inn
Hammerquist Residence
Special thanks to our wonderful friends at Aramark, Rainier Guest Services
and the Freestone Inn for being so accommodating year after year.
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Milestones
We all have had those monumental events where we have achieved
sought after goals or reached pivotal moments in our lives. For
Washington’s National Park Fund, it is realizing the positive difference
we have made over the last 25 years of our partnerships with the parks.
For North Cascades National Park, it is marking 50 years as one of our
beloved crown jewels. For all three parks, it is seeing record-setting
attendance levels, in part by having more kids and their families
experiencing the outdoors than ever before. A highlight for me was a
successful summit of Mount Rainier in 2016 with my good friend,
Laurie Ward, WNPF’s Executive Director. All are milestones indeed and
a time for celebration!
It is also a time to reflect on the impact WNPF has made and will continue
to make. As we continue to partner with the parks, we will work to get
more youth and families experiencing the magnificent wonders of Mount
Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks. Today’s young
people are the ones who will be our new stewards, and they will be the
ones that will help us reach future milestones.
Sincerely,
Denise Wulfekuhle,
Board Member and Auction Chair
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My Milestone
SNOWBALL FIGHT IN ROCKY MOUNTAIN
NATIONAL PARK IN JULY
This year marks a very special time—our 25th
anniversary—in Washington’s National Park
Fund’s history. As the official fundraising
partner for our beloved Mount Rainier,
North Cascades and Olympic National
Parks, we are proud of our heritage and
how far we have come over the years.
It all started on a dark and rainy night
in 1993. Former Governor/Senator
Dan Evans was chatting with both legendary
mountaineer, Lou Whittaker, and Microsoft
employee, Melinda French, about the wonders of
Washington State’s three national parks. The conversation zeroed in on
these parks’ need for public support. That night, the concept of
Washington’s National Park Fund was formed.
Could these three beloved Washingtonians have guessed how WNPF
would grow over the years? I imagine their dream was that Washington’s
National Park Fund would be awarding millions of dollars for programs
including science and research, youth and family programs, volunteerism
and stewardship, and visitor experiences. Their dreams came true.
We carry on their vision today and are daring to dream big. We envision
GREAT THINGS for Mount Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic National
Parks in the not-too-distant future. Stay close, folks. The best is yet to be.
During tonight’s Spring Dinner and Auction we are celebrating Milestones
on our Journey. Not only WNPF’s own milestone, but North Cascades
National Park’s as well. It’s been 50 years since this gem of the Pacific
Northwest was formed. Those who painstakingly fought for the
establishment of North Cascades National Park deserve loads of credit.
Without them, who KNOWS what the incredible Washington Pass would
look like today. I shudder at the thought!
8Take a look at pages 45–48 in this catalog for a description of the Youth and Family Programs we will be funding here tonight. Know that without these programs, thousands of local children, many without the resources in their homes or their schools, may have never had these experiences and moments in our parks—or with nature in general. Then, alongside me, our board of directors, my wonderful colleagues, and 300+ other park lovers here tonight—raise your paddle high and proud! One of my own milestones in a national park occurred back in 1979 in the Rocky Mountains where I had snowball fights in July with my cousins from Pennsylvania. We were enthralled by the rangers as they told magical stories that night around a campfire. We slept out on the hard ground while counting the shooting stars in the dark skies overhead. That trip? That experience? It changed my life forever. Now tonight, we can change lives for children from communities throughout this great state of Washington. Join me, won’t you? Give generously. Thank you. To the Parks! Laurie Ward, Executive Director Washington’s National Park Fund
Parks that are strong
AND VIBRANT; YOUTHFUL AND EVERLASTING
Welcome to this year’s WNPF Spring Dinner and Auction! We are honored
to have you here as our guests to share in an evening where you have the
ability to tangibly show your passion for Mount Rainier, North Cascades and
Olympic National Parks by bidding extravagantly and enthusiastically.
This year we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of North Cascades
National Park. Less than three hours from Seattle, an alpine landscape and
wilderness beckons. Discover communities of life adapted to moisture in the
west and recurring fire in the east. Explore jagged peaks crowned by more
than 300 glaciers. Listen to the cascading waters in forested valleys. Witness
a landscape sensitive to the Earth’s changing climate. We add all of this to the
vision, grassroots activism and political maneuvering of those who are still
here and those who came before us. Now it is our time to help steward the
ecological heart of the Cascades.
These are exciting times filled with opportunity for our national parks here in
Washington State and for you to help support our Crown Jewels. Tonight is an
opportunity for you to tangibly show your support for the stewardship of our
Parks so that future generations can continue to be inspired, restored, and
rejuvenated as we are through our Parks.
The Parks are so many things to so many people.
They present us with places to unplug so we are
able to get plugged back into ourselves. They
are places we share with family and friends
to create memories full of laughter,
exploration, and wonderment. They
present us with the opportunity to wander,
to dream, to explore what we can dream.
They have historic lodges that enable us to
rekindle the art of conversation, find new
friends, and savor amazing meals.
10Photo Mitch Pittman
Whatever Mount Rainier, North Cascades
and Olympic National Parks mean to you, thank you.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for sharing your passion in tangible
ways. Thank you for telling your Park stories to your friends and families.
Doing so broadens the audience so more can get involved. Thanks for helping
us to keep the Parks “…strong and vibrant; youthful and everlasting” and
celebrating WNPF’s 25th and North Cascades National Park’s 50th
anniversaries. This is a night to remember!
Dana R. Visser
Board President, Washington’s National Park Fund
11Photo Mitch Pittman
Over the top society
At Washington's National Park Fund, we’re recruiting support for our circle
of friends affectionately known as the “Over the Top” Society.
To raise the funds that will take partially-funded priority park projects up
and over the top at the end of each fiscal year, this circle of friends
recognizes those who contribute $1,200 or more in a year in UNRESTRICTED
giving. You may choose to contribute this annual gift one time, or spread it
out over the year into monthly payments of $100 or quarterly of $300; we’ll
send reminders if helpful.
Over the Top funding enables Washington’s National Park Fund to complete
many more of the top priority projects submitted each year by Mount Rainier,
North Cascades and Olympic National Parks.
WILL YOU BE NEXT?
To sign up, go online or contact the fund office directly.
About Priority Projects: Each year, Washington’s National Park Fund works with park
superintendents to raise funds for more than 60 projects across Mount Rainier, North Cascades
and Olympic National Parks. Park leadership determines the top priorities and the Fund
raises the funds needed. Your gift to the Over the Top Society gives the parks the flexibility they
need to put the funds to work where most effective.
12thank you
Five climbers, two nights in a snow cave on Mount Rainier. Wondering if…
Then things changed. Known affectionately as “the jackets,” a team of
rangers and rescue volunteers came through the storm at 7 a.m. on the
third morning. The five climbers exhaled. The climbers—employees of
REI—vowed to give back and give back they did, and their commitment
continues today!
REI employees took on one of Washington’s National Park Fund’s
fundraising climbs of Mount Rainier. In recent years, they’ve added Mount
Olympus and Mount Shuksan. To date, nearly $400k has been raised and
the vast majority has been awarded for projects benefiting “the jackets,”
our national parks’ Search and Rescue programs.
Thank you REI.
Thank you, Kelly Jackson, for being the rainmaker.
Thank you, Jerry Stritzke, for standing before
your employees every year proclaiming, “this
company grew up in our national parks. We owe
it to them to give back.”
Photo Mitch Pittman
13THE FOUNDING OF North Cascades national Park Celebrating its golden anniversary Geographic isolation shielded the this year, North Cascades National range from extensive resource Park is a much-loved hidden gem extraction and development and among outdoors enthusiasts. made it an attractive destination to Comprising the two-unit national growing numbers of outdoors park, Ross Lake National enthusiasts. After World War II, Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan as economic affluence sparked National Recreation Area, North national interest in wilderness Cascades covers 684,238 acres of preservation, concerns arose the Cascade Range. Many about the impact of harvesting variations of climate, landscape, timber to meet escalating postwar and wildlife are found within the housing demand. park’s borders. Over the course of the next Establishing a park in the North decade, friends’ organizations, Cascades was no little task, with conservationists, and passionate efforts beginning as early as 1892. citizens appealed to Congress to 14
Photo Stephen Matera
preserve and protect this vast for wilderness, recreation, and
wilderness. Grassroots activism scenic beauty.
for the park became increasingly To the organizations that came
more sophisticated, resulting in before us, and the many
the creation of Washington’s conservation groups that work
magnificent third national park. alongside us, thank you for the
A MOMENTOUS DAY opportunity to keep this land
preserved and accessible for
On October 2, 1968, President
many years to come.
Lyndon B. Johnson signed the bill
creating the North Cascades
National Park Complex. With more
Special thanks to Lauren Danner,
than 300 glaciers, large stands of
author of Crown Jewel Wilderness:
old-growth forest, and dozens of
Creating North Cascades National
sharp peaks, the swath of land
Park (Washington State University
from Lake Chelan to the
Press, 2017).
Canadian border was protected
15BECAUSE OF YOU, today we can… EXPLORE THE TAKE EPIC PHOTOS WILDLIFE-RICH AFTER HIKING METHOW VALLEY, UP SAHALE ARM, cross-country skiing in winter, and camp among the jagged hiking wildflower meadows in peaks under a star-spangled sky. spring, and biking year-round. 16
JOURNEY TO STEHEKIN,
at the northernmost tip of Lake
Chelan, where this “valley
trapped in time” offers visitors
who arrive by foot, boat, or plane KAYAK THE CLEAR
a glimpse of hardy pioneer life in WATERS OF ROSS LAKE,
a gorgeous setting. floating by waterfalls thundering
spectacularly from steep cliffs.
Photos L to R: NPS/Daby Dixon, Andy Porter, Andy Porter, Fred Hammerquist
17BOARD MEMBERS
Herb Bridge, Philanthropist and Richard Page, Board Vice President,
Owner, Ben Bridge Jewelers Vice President, PAGE Consulting LLC
Jim Gilchrist, Manager, Washington Mitch Pittman, KOMO News
Trust Services, Bank of America (retired) Jeannette Privat, Board Secretary,
Linda Glein, Director, Nonprofit & Philanthropy Resource
BetterInvesting Advisory Board Center, Redmond Library
Jeremy Gordon, Senior Michele Radosevich, Lawyer,
Associate, Point B Davis Wright Tremaine
Fred Hammerquist, Founder, Helene Reed, Owner, HRH Design
Business Development Director, Jay Satz, Senior Director, Partnership
Hammerquist Studio and Innovation, Northwest Youth Corps
Larry Hueth, Board Treasurer, Linda Schwartz, Finance Manager,
President and CEO, First Federal Public Health Seattle & King County
Savings & Loan Assn.
Dana Visser, Board President,
Kelly Jackson, Internal Auditor, REI Liberty Mutual Surety, Senior
Jillian Kosic, Head of Social Media, Instructional Designer
Prime Video US, Amazon Jim Wagonfeld, MD FACP FACG,
John Meyer, Associate Director of Chairman and CEO Digestive
Science Communication & Special Health Specialists
Projects, College of the Environment, Mona West, Interim Executive
University of Washington and Advisor, Mona West LLC
John Newhoff, Senior Partner, Denise Wulfekuhle,
Portage Bay Solutions, Inc. Community Volunteer
Sage Newman, President, Christine Yarrow,
SRX International Community Volunteer
HONORARY BOARD EVENT COMMITTEE
Honorable Dan Evans Linda Glein, Dessert Dash Co-Chair
Former Washington State Governor Jay Keron
and Senator, Washington’s National Sage Newman, Volunteer Committee Chair
Park Fund Founder Richard Page
Christine Gregoire, CEO, Challenge Michele Radosevich
Seattle, Former Washington Governor Paul Savage
Congressman Derek Kilmer Linda Schwartz, Dessert Dash Co-Chair
Washington’s 6th District Dana R. Visser
(Tacoma, Olympic Peninsula) Judy Wagonfeld
Mr. Lou Whittaker Bret Wirta
Climber Extraordinaire, Washington’s Denise Wulfekuhle, Auction Chair
National Park Fund Founder Christine Yarrow, Procurement Chair
18STAFF OFFICE
Laurie B. Ward 1904 Third Avenue
Executive Director Suite 400
laurie@wnpf.org
Seattle, WA 98101
Nicky Ducommun (206) 623-2063
Prospect and Foundation Manager
nicky@wnpf.org wnpf.org
Amber Nelson
Database and Office Manager Twitter @WANatlParkFund
amber@wnpf.org
Instagram @wanatlparkfund
Kelly Sanderbeck Facebook Washington’s National
Donor Engagement Manager Park Fund
kelly@wnpf.org
Ashley Stokes
Community Engagement Manager
ashley@wnpf.org
Nancy Whitlock
Accounting
nancy@wnpf.org
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE BOARD ADVISORS
Chip Jenkins
Superintendent Mount Rainier National Park
55210 238th Ave E, Ashford, WA 98304-9751
chip_jenkins@nps.gov • (360) 569-6503
Karen Taylor-Goodrich
Superintendent North Cascades National Park
810 State Route 20, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-1239
karen_taylor-goodrich@nps.gov • (360) 854-7204
Sarah Creachbaum
Superintendent Olympic National Park
600 East Park Avenue, Port Angeles, WA 98362
sarah_creachbaum@nps.gov • (360) 565-3002
19OUR SPONSORS WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU! SIGNATURE SPONSORS MAJOR SPONSORS TABLE SPONSORS 20
Auction Guide
AUCTION SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE
Special Auction Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Group Bidding Auction Item List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23–24
Auction Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Silent Auction Section 1, Items #100–191 . . . . . . 26–34
Silent Auction Section 2, Items #200–239 . . . . . . 35–39
" Almost Live," Items #300–330. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–43
Fund-a-Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45–48
Live Auction, Items #1–24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50–69
21HEADS-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 GoPro for use on your next park adventure! Prior to the launch of the
live auction, we will play Heads-or-Tails to determine the winner.
BEST OF LIVE
Don’t forget to buy your ticket for the Best of Live during the Silent
Auction! The winner of the raffle will get to choose ANY item for our Live
Auction. For only $100 (limit one per person), this is a screaming deal!
LIVE ITEMS
Exciting live auction with 24 packages up for bid!
FUND-A-NEED
Each year during Washington's National Park Fund’s Spring Dinner and
Auction, we focus on a specific area in special need of funding. This year,
guests are invited to invest in three youth and family programs within Mount
Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks. Collectively, the goal is
to raise $100,000 for these historical sites. See pages 45–48 for brief
overviews of the projects as presented by each park’s Superintendent.
SPECIAL AUCTION ITEMS
Look for these icons throughout the catalog
PARK PACKAGES GROUP BIDDING
The arrowroot flower indicates This silver fir branch indicates
unique experiences guided by items throughout our silent and
rangers and scientists at live auction that are perfect for
Mount Rainier, North Cascades combination bids. Get together
and Olympic National Parks. friends, family, or colleagues to
Gain exclusive access to some bid on and win packages that are
of the most intriguing, inspiring, designed for three or more people.
and educational programs our See pages 23–24 for a complete list.
parks have to offer.
22GROUP BIDDING OPPORTUNITIES
SILENT AUCTIONS 1 & 2: 175 Golfing for Four with Carts Included
at the Bear Creek Country Club in
100 Three Bottles of Wine and a Tasting Woodinville, WA
for up to Six People at Guardian
Cellars in Woodinville, WA 185 Two Magnums and a Tasting
for Four from Long Shadows
111 Guided Crabbing Trip and Feast for Winery and Tasting Room in
Four on the Puget Sound Woodinville, WA
126 Two Bottles of Wine and a Tasting for 189 Private Wine Tasting for Eight Guests
Four at Dusted Valley Vintners and a Bottle of Wine (Your Choice!) at
in Woodinville, WA the Auclair Winery in Woodinville, WA
138 Experience for Six at Chateau Ste 191 Board of Directors Wine Collection
Michelle in Woodinville, WA, and a
50th Anniversary Magnum of 2015 206 Stand-Up Paddle Board Lesson
Cabernet Sauvignon for Four People on Lake Union,
Seattle, WA
141 Pair of Pinot Noir and Eight Tastings
from Torii Mor Winery in
Woodinville, WA ALMOST LIVE AUCTION:
145 Wine Tasting for up to Four People 301 Night Sky: Spend a Summer Evening
and Two Bottles of Wine from Brian Under the Stars at Hurricane Ridge
Carter Cellars in Woodinville, WA for up to Four People
153 Wine Tasting for Four and a Bottle 302 Make Your Own Ornaments Class at
of Wine from Sparkman Cellars in Redmond School of Glass for Two
Woodinville, WA People (10 tickets available)
155 Magnum of DeLille Cellars D2 Heart 303 Shrimp Day and Seafood Feast in
Label, 2014 and a Tasting for Six in Quilcene with Jon Evans for up to
Woodinville, WA Four People
159 Private Wine Tour and Tasting for 304 Escape to the ‘Most Magical Place on
up to Six People at Efeste Winery in Earth’ with this Disneyland Getaway
Woodinville, WA for Four People
161 Wine Tasting for Six People at 305 University Book Store Author VIP
Isenhower Cellars in Woodinville, WA Experience for up to Four People
168 Reserve Wine Tasting for up to 306 Two-Night Stay at Kate’s Cottage on
Ten Guests at The Woodhouse Wine Useless Bay for up to Four People
Estates in Woodinville, WA 307 Explore Mount Rainier’s Attic, for
171 Two Bottles of Wine and a Tasting up to Four People
for up to Eight Guests at Fidelitas 310 Bon Appétit! French-inspired Cuisine
Winery in Woodinville, WA Dinner for Six at Copine in Ballard
23GROUP BIDDING OPPORTUNITIES
ALMOST LIVE AUCTION CONTINUED : LIVE AUCTION:
312 Archaeology in the Olympic Mountains 1 Rare Collector’s Opportunity:18-Year
for up to Four People Vertical of Cadence Bel Canto Wines
313 Take a Private Flight over Mount 2 A Day in the Life of Mount Rainier’s
Rainier, North Cascades, OR Olympic NEW Superintendent: Chip Jenkins,
National Park! For up to Three People for up to Four People
314 Behind the Scenes of Search and 3 Chef’s Table Dinner for Six at
Rescue at Mount Rainier for up to The Capital Grille
Six People
5 Salmanazar of Two Blondes
316 “Take Photos and Take Flight!” Aerial Vineyard Bordeaux Blend, Signed by
Drone Photography Tour near Olympic Winemaker, Chris Camarda
National Park for up to Four People
9 Making the Connection: Linking
318 Getting a “Behind the Scenes” look Glaciers, Rivers and Salmonids
at Mount Rainier National Park Trail in Mount Rainier’s White River
Conservation for up to Four People Watershed for up to Four People
319 Summer BBQ Bonanza! 11 Four-Night Stay on a Houseboat on
Lake Roosevelt for up to Four People
320 Fly Over the Glaciers of Olympic
National Park for up to Four People 13 A Week on the Mexican Rivera in
Mazatlán for up to Four People
323 Engaging Youth in Citizen Science
at Mount Rainier National Park for 14 Fish Fun! A Snorkel Survey of
up to Four People Elwha River Coho Salmon for up
to Four People
326 Create Your Own Luxury Dining
Experience with a $1,000 Gift Card 16 Flowers in Paradise: An Afternoon in
to El Gaucho Paradise with a Mount Rainier Plant
Ecologist for up to Eight People
327 Three-Night Stay for up to Six Guests
at a Secluded Beachside Home on 19 Winemaker’s Dinner in Paradise in
Harstine Island in Mason County, WA Mount Rainier National Park for up
to Six Guests
329 Canopy Tree Climbing Adventure for
up to Four People at Deception Pass 22 Wine Dinner for Twelve Guests:
State Park, Whidbey Island, WA Hosted by Portalis Wines at
Brimmer & Heeltap in Ballard, WA
330 Three Nights in an Adventure-Mobile
for up to Four People
24AUCTION RULES
Each bidder will be given a bidder number 5. Each person who is issued a bid
upon check in. By bidding in the live or number (bidder) assumes all risks and
silent auction, each bidder agrees to these hazards related to the auction and items
auction rules: obtained at the auction. Each bidder agrees
to hold harmless from any liability
1. To bid in the silent auction, simply write
Washington’s National Park Fund, its
your bid number on the silent auction bid
elected and appointed officials, members
form. Designation of the bid you have
and employees, the auctioneers, the event
written, by the silent auction official as the
organizers, sponsors and/or volunteers
top bid, is a legal contract to purchase the
connected with the auction.
silent auction item.
6. Auction items will be awarded to one
2. To bid in the live auction, hold up your
purchaser only. All purchases are final and
bid card with the number toward the
there will be no exchanges or refunds
auctioneer. A bid acknowledged by the live
unless otherwise noted. We will gladly
auctioneer is a legal contract to purchase
accept your payment by cash, check, Visa,
the item. The auctioneer reserves the right
MasterCard, American Express or Discover
to reject any bid that is merely a fractional
on the night of the auction. We are a 501 (c)
advance over the prior bid.
(3) charitable organization and your
3. Top bidders must pay for their items at payment may be tax-deductible only to the
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stated, all items are to be removed on the
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date purchased. The purchaser assumes
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Purchasers may claim the certificate for 8. Washington’s National Park Fund
services and tangible items not displayed reserves the right to add or withdraw,
from the cashier/item pick-up volunteer. without notice, any items to or from the
You will be asked to show your “Paid” auction. Washington’s National Park Fund
receipt for tangible items. has attempted to describe and catalog all
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is, where is.” Washington’s National Park
accommodations must be mutually
Fund neither warrants nor represents and,
arranged with the donor unless otherwise
in no event shall be responsible for, the
noted. Tickets for travel packages are for
correctness or descriptions, genuineness,
coach class unless otherwise noted. No
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items. No statement made in this catalog,
even on canceled tickets or
or made orally at the auction or elsewhere,
accommodations. Travel will be provided by
shall be deemed as such warranty,
donors as described. Because travel
representation or assumption of liability.
charges change, travel costs may decrease
The value listed is our estimate of fair
the values stated, however, no refunds will
market value. Items have not been
be allowed.
appraised unless so noted.
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100 Three Bottles of Wine and a Tasting for up to $180
Six People at Guardian Cellars in Woodinville, WA
Thank you: Guardian Cellars
101 “Global Connection” 11 by 14” Framed Painting by Kathy Collins $195
Thank you: Pat Crevensten
102 Washington State Peak Experience Map Pack $125
Thank you: Green Trails Maps
103 Overnight Stay at the Chrysalis Inn and Spa $425
with Two Swedish Massages, Bellingham, WA
Thank you: The Chrysalis Inn and Spa at the Pier
104 HISTORIC PARK ITEM: Framed 1899 U.S. Geological PRICELESS
Survey Map of Mount Rainier Forest Reserve
Thank you: Lake City Picture Framing, Jordan Roderick
105 Three Bottles of Cinq Cellars Wine $200
Thank you: Beth and Timothy Mickelson
106 HISTORIC PARK ITEM: “The North Cascades PRICELESS
National Park,” Book by Bob and Ira Spring, 1969
Thank you: Jordan Roderick
107 Washington’s National Park Fund Map Pack $100
Thank you: Green Trails Maps
108 San Juan Salted Caramels $75
Thank you: Scarlata Chocolate
109 Mixed Case of :Nota Bene Cellars Wine $450
Thank you: :Nota Bene Cellars
110 “Arctic Bound” Open Edition 14.5 by 22.5" Framed Print $75
by Yukie Adams
Thank you: Phillip and Constance Winberry
111 Guided Crabbing Trip and Feast for Four on the Puget Sound $300
Thank you: Merle and Melissa Knapp
112 One-Night Stay for Two in Canal View Guestroom $285
at Alderbrook Resort and Spa in Union, WA
Thank you: Alderbrook Resort and Spa
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113 Olympic National Park Map Pack $100
Thank you: Green Trails Maps
114 “First Descent” 11 by 14" Limited Edition Silk-Screen Print $60
Thank you: Powerslide Design Co
115 Erin Templeton Leather Wallet $75
Thank you: Amy Tipton
116 Beautiful Handmade 60 by 60" Quilt PRICELESS
Thank you: Beth and Timothy Mickelson
117 HISTORIC PARK ITEM: National Geographic, 1968 North PRICELESS
Cascades Park Proposal Issue
Thank you: Lauren and Dave Danner
118a Our Parks! Framed 25 by 9” Silk-Screen Print $90
of Mount Rainier National Park
Thank you: Powerslide Design Co, Northwest Art and Frame
118b Our Parks! Framed 25 by 9” Silk-Screen Print of $90
North Cascades National Park
Thank you: Powerslide Design Co, Northwest Art and Frame
118c Our Parks! Framed 25 by 9” Silk-Screen Print $90
of Olympic National Park
Thank you: Powerslide Design Co, Northwest Art and Frame
119 Burgers and Beer! A Keg of Mac and Jack’s and $185
a $25 Gift Certificate to Burgermaster
Thank you: Burgermaster Restaurants, Mac and Jack’s Brewery
120 Stoneware Platter $150
Thank you: Reid and Emma Ozaki
121 Treat Yourself! A Basket of Chocolate $90
Thank you: The Cocoa Exchange
122 “Beach Walk” Signed by Artist Susan Swartz $100
18.5 by 14" Framed Lithograph
Thank you: Phillip and Constance Winberry
123 Four Bottles of Brian Carter Cellars Wine and Six Wine Glasses $180
Thank you: Brian Carter Cellars, Christine Yarrow
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124 “Side A” 18 by 24" Limited Edition Silk-Screen Print $60
Thank you: Powerslide Design Co
125 Gift Card to Ethan Stowell Restaurants $150
Thank you: Ethan Stowell Restaurants
126 Two Bottles of Wine and a Tasting for Four $155
at Dusted Valley Vintners in Woodinville, WA
Thank you: Dusted Valley Winery
127 “Go Forth” 19 by 25" Limited Edition Silk-Screen Print $60
Thank you: Powerslide Design Co
128 Gift Card to Seattle Fish Company $100
Thank you: Denise and Tim Wulfekuhle
129 Bell of the Ball: Belltown Beauty Day Package $285
Thank you: Endless Knot, Essence of the Sun Bodywork
and Massage, Local 360, Sharell Katelynn
130 “PNW” 19 by 12" Limited Edition Silk-Screen Print $60
Thank you: Powerslide Design Co
131 Two-Sets of Beautiful Hand-Carved Wood Earrings $150
Thank you: Stonington Gallery
132 Six Bottles of Brian Carter Cellars Wine and Six Wine Glasses $225
Thank you: Brian Carter Cellars, Christine Yarrow
133 Two Memory Foam Sleeping Pads $200
Thank you: SiestaRest, Inc
134 HISTORIC PARK ITEM: Framed 1929 Motorist’s PRICELESS
Guide to Mount Rainier National Park
Thank you: Lake City Picture Framing, Jordan Roderick
135 Mount Rainier National Park Fine Wool Blanket $250
Thank you: Pendleton Woolen Mills
136 Six Bottles of “The Wild Sky” 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon $200
Thank you: Zero One Vintners
137 Olympic National Park Gift Basket $100
Thank you: Xplorer Maps
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138 50th Anniversary Magnum of 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, $230
and a Private Tour and Tasting Experience for Six at the
Chateau Ste Michelle Winery in Woodinville, WA
Thank you: Chateau Ste Michelle Winery
139 HISTORIC PARK ITEM: Framed 1880 Map of the PRICELESS
Wilkeson Coalfield, Washington Territory, with the
Western Slopes and Glaciers of Mount Rainier
Thank you: Lake City Picture Framing, Jordan Roderick
140 Two-Sets of Beautiful Hand-Carved Wood Earrings $150
Thank you: Stonington Gallery
141 Pair of Pinot Noir and Eight Tastings from $180
Torii Mor Winery in Woodinville, WA
Thank you: Torii Mor Winery
142 Everything Chocolate Basket $90
Thank you: The Cocoa Exchange
143 North Cascades National Park Gift Basket: Includes One Map, $80
Two Ceramic Coasters, a Set of Wood Postcards, and a Magnet
Thank you: Xplorer Maps
144 “Volcanic Cascadia” 24 by 9" Limited Edition Silk-Screen Print $60
Thank you: Powerslide Design Co
145 Wine Tasting for up to Four People and Two Bottles $120
of Wine from Brian Carter Cellars in Woodinville, WA
Thank you: Brian Carter Cellars
146 Handcrafted Koa Wood Table: 29" wide by 37" high $500
Thank you: Dick Vanberg
147 Guided Flower Hike for Two Up Skyscraper Pass PRICELESS
in Mount Rainier National Park
Thank you: Janice and Russell Ashleman, Donovan Tracy
148 South Sound Urban Hiking Trails Adventure: $260
One-Night Stay for Two at the Inn at Gig Harbor, and
a Book of Local Trails to Explore
Thank you: The Inn at Gig Harbor, The Mountaineers Books
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149 Gift Basket of Wines and Passport Tours $300
Thank you: Butler Transportation and Tours in
Woodinville Wine Country
150 HISTORIC PARK ITEM: Framed 1899 U.S. Geological PRICELESS
Survey Map of Part of the Olympic Forest Reserve
Thank you: Lake City Picture Framing, Jordan Roderick
151 “Evergreen” 19 by 12" Limited Edition Silk-Screen Print $60
Thank you: Powerslide Design Co
152 Cheesemaker for a Day! Cheesemaking Experience $420
for Two at River Valley Cheese in Issaquah, WA and an
Eight-Pound Triangle of Cheddar Cheese
Thank you: River Valley Cheese, Sugar Mountain
153 Wine Tasting for Four and a Bottle of Wine $90
from Sparkman Cellars in Woodinville, WA
Thank you: Sparkman Cellars
154 HISTORIC PARK ITEM: Framed Mount Rainier Recovery PRICELESS
2007–2008 Poster and Supporting Documentation
Thank you: Lake City Picture Framing, Jordan Roderick
155 Magnum of 2014 D2 Heart Label and a Tasting for $160
Six at DeLille Cellars in Woodinville, WA
Thank you: DeLille Cellars, Christine Yarrow
156 HISTORIC PARK ITEM: “The North Cascades” PRICELESS
Book by Tom Miller
Thank you: Jordan Roderick
157 Bursting with Britishness! Themed Gift Basket $100
from Port Townsend Shops
Thank you: Nicky Ducommun, Emily’s Armoire, Bubble ‘N Squeak
158 HISTORIC PARK ITEM: The North Cascades: Study Report PRICELESS
Thank you: Jordan Roderick
159 Private Wine Tour and Tasting for up to $90
Six People at Efeste Winery in Woodinville, WA
Thank you: Efeste Winery
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160 Yard Art Color Pops! $150
Thank you: Barbara Bruell
161 Wine Tasting for Six People at Isenhower Cellars $60
in Woodinville, WA
Thank you: Isenhower Cellars
162 Overnight Stay for Two at Eason Estates in Bothell, WA $200
Thank you: Eason Estates
163 Yellowstone Forever! Gift Basket of Historic
Yellowstone National Park Memorabilia $115
Thank you: Paul and Karen Hogle
164 HISTORIC PARK ITEM: “The National Parks of
the Northwest” Book by Bob and Ira Spring PRICELESS
Thank you: Jordan Roderick
165 Experience the Northwest: Kayaking, Coffee, and $515
an Overnight Stay at the W Hotel in Seattle, WA
Thank you: Caffe Ladro, Northwest Outdoor Center,
The Mountaineers Books, W Seattle Hotel
166 Strolling Art Walking Stick $375
Thank you: Paul and Karen Hogle
167 Mount Rainier Map Pack $50
Thank you: Green Trails Maps
168 Reserve Wine Tasting for up to Ten Guests at
the Woodhouse Wine Estates in Woodinville, WA $200
Thank you: Woodhouse Wine Estates
169 “Pintail Drake” Signed by Artist Dave Bartholet $250
14.5 by 17” Framed Print
Thank you: Phillip and Constance Winberry
170 Play Visions Robot $100
Thank you: Play Visions, Inc.
171 Two Bottles of Wine and a Tasting for up to $235
Eight Guests at Fidelitas Winery in Woodinville, WA
Thank you: Fidelitas Winery
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172 Gift Card to Local 360 $100
Thank you: Local 360
173 Two Tickets for “Explore the Elwha” 2018 Event $110
in Olympic National Park
Thank you: NatureBridge
174 Climbing Inspiration: Two Books About Famous Mountaineers $110
and an 18 by 24" Silk-Screen Print Titled “The Ascent”
Thank you: Megan Bond, Powerslide Design Co
175 Golfing for Four with Carts Included at the Bear $500
Creek Country Club in Woodinville, WA
Thank you: Bear Creek Country Club
176 Pendleton Woolen Mills Gift Basket: Stainless Steel $150
Water Bottle, Canyon Lands Ceramic Mug, Full Moon
Lodge Sunglasses Case and a National Park Script Scarf
Thank you: Pendleton Woolen Mills
177 Explore the Wild Nearby: One-Night Stay for Two at the $360
North Cascades Institute with Your Choice of Activities Gift
Certificate, and the Book “The Wild Nearby”
Thank you: North Cascades Institute
178 Beautiful Blue and Green (Go Hawks!) Hand-Blown Glass Bowl $200
Thank you: Jay Keron
179 Handmade Wooden Wall-Hanging: Map of Washington State $90
Thank you: John Meyer
180 Dine Around Town! Restaurant Gift Certificate Package $125
Thank you: Caffe Ladro, Heavy Restaurant Group, McMenamins
181 Potted Alaskan Cedar Trees $100
Thank you: Judd Creek Nursery
182 Four-Nights for Two at Mount Rainier National Park Lodges $680
Thank you: Rainier Guest Services
183 Premiere Four-Star Restaurant Steaks, Right at Home! $150
Thank you: MacDonald Meat Company
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184 Yard Art Column $75
Thank you: Barbara Bruell
185 Two Magnums and a Tasting for Four from Long Shadows $350
Vintners and Tasting Room in Woodinville, WA
Thank you: Long Shadows Vintners and Tasting Room
186 HISTORIC PARK ITEM: Autographed, First Edition, PRICELESS
North Cascades Crest: Notes and Images from America’s Alps
Thank you: Jordan Roderick
187 Two Seattle Skyline Wine Goblets $90
Thank you: Barone Crystal
188 Erin Templeton Leather Purse $90
Thank you: Amy Tipton
189 Private Wine Tasting for Eight Guests and a Bottle of Wine $250
(Your Choice!) at the Auclair Winery in Woodinville, WA
Thank you: Auclair Winery
190 “North Cascade Horizons” Original Watercolor $1,200
Framed 16 by 20” Painting, Signed by Artist Claire Giordano
Thank you: Claire Giordano
191 Board of Directors Wine Collection $800
Thank you: WNPF Board of Directors
In honor of North Cascades National Park’s
50th Anniversary, a gift has been added to every
package in the Silent 1 Section tonight.
Thank you, North Cascades Institute, for
these little treasures!
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200 Women’s Spyfire Jacket in Raven (Small) $225
Thank you: Kuhl
201 Men’s Spyfire Jacket in Raven (Medium) $220
Thank you: Kuhl
202 Trail Elite Backpack in Black (22-Liter) $130
Thank you: Columbia Sportswear
203 Women’s Oyanta Trail Insulated Puffer Jacket in Teal (Medium) $150
Thank you: Columbia Sportswear
204 Men’s Oyanta Trail Insulated Puffer Jacket in Black (Large) $150
Thank you: Columbia Sportswear
205 Olympic National Park Zip-Front Hoodie (2X-Large) $70
Thank you: Parks Project
206 Stand-Up Paddle Board Lesson for Four People on Lake Union $320
Thank you: Thunderbird Paddling, Alexander Vaughn
207 Five-Day Cargo Box Rental: Be Prepared for $150
Your Next Road Trip to the Parks!
Thank you: Rack N Road
208 Carbon Fiber Quick-Lock Trekking Poles with a Cork-Grip $45
Thank you: Cascade Mountain Tech
209 Two-Pack of Merino Wool Beanies in Grey (One Size Fits All) $20
Thank you: Cascade Mountain Tech
210 Two-Pack of Multi-Function Lantern Flashlights $15
Thank you: Cascade Mountain Tech
211 Two Stainless-Steel Travel Tumblers $30
Thank you: Cascade Mountain Tech
212 Kid’s Quilted-Down Flicker 20 Nano Sleeping Bag $300
Thank you: Feathered Friends
213 Your Choice of Oboz Footwear: Gift Certificate $150
Thank you: Oboz Footwear
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214 Wild Tribute Hooded-Fleece in Forest Green $75
(X-Large) and the Book “Safari”
Thank you: Wild Tribute
215 National Park Wolf Hooded-Fleece in Black (Large) $50
Thank you: Wild Tribute
216 “Into the Wild” John Muir Tee-Shirt in Blue (Large), $50
and the Book “The Wood for the Trees”
Thank you: Queen Anne Book Company, Wild Tribute
217 Teddy Roosevelt Tee-Shirt in Chocolate Brown (X-Large), $40
and a Camp David Hat
Thank you: Wild Tribute, Christine Yarrow
218 Women’s “Going to the Mountains is Going Home” Tee-Shirt $50
in Navy Blue (Large) and the Book “Yoga for Hikers”
Thank you: The Mountaineers Books, Wild Tribute
219 eqpd WNPF LastBag: The Last Bag You’ll Ever Own $60
Thank you: eqpd Gear
220 International Mountain Guides Gift Basket: JanSport $350
Tahoma Backpack, IMG Tee-Shirt, Hat, and Buff
Thank you: International Mountain Guides
221 Women’s Talkback 82 ECOre Alpine Skis in Blue (160cm) $800
Thank you: K2 Sports
222 Heroclip Gear Carabiner $20
Thank you: Heroclip
223 Women’s Yosemite Van Racerback Tank-Top in Orange $55
(Medium), and the Book “Photography: Outdoors”
Thank you: Wild Tribute
224 Sage Complete Fly Fishing Outfit: Rod, Line, Reel, and Case $525
Thank you: Sage Fly Fishing
225 Men’s National Park Reversible Beanie in Rainier Stripe $20
Thank you: Pendleton Woolen Mills
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226 Rainier Mod Sun Vintage-Style Raglan Tee-Shirt (Large), $50
and the Book “The Pacific Northwest Foraging Guide”
Thank you: Parks Project
227 Park Sunrise Hat (One Size Fits All) $35
Thank you: Parks Project
228 Olympic National Park Tee-Shirt in Grey (Medium) $35
Thank you: Parks Project
229 Olympic National Park Tee-Shirt in Red (Medium) $35
Thank you: Parks Project
230 Olympic National Park Tee-Shirt in Red (Large) $35
Thank you: Parks Project
231 Marmot Limestone Four-Person Tent $300
Thank you: Marmot
232 Camano Citrus Straight Shaft Carbon Paddle (230cm) $275
Thank you: Werner Paddles
233 Benchmade Knife: Tactical, Outdoor, Rescue, Hunting, Survival $315
Thank you: Benchmade Knife Company
234 HS 94 MHC Medium-Heavy Casting Rod, Black with Red Trim $200
Thank you: Lamiglas
235 Pendleton Oversized Spa Jacquard Towel: $50
Southwest Style and Ultimate Softness
Thank you: Pendleton Woolen Mills
236 Men’s Atmos AG Pack: Choose Your Favorite Color $270
and Size, and Osprey will Deliver!
Thank you: Osprey Packs
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237 Backpacker’s Hammock Camping Kit from REI $800
Everything you need set out on your next
hammock-camping adventure!
• REI Co-op Flash 65 Pack
• REI Co-op Flash Air Hammock
• REI Co-op Hammock Rainfly XL
• REI Co-op Hammock Underquilt
• REI Co-op Flexlite Chair
• REI Co-op Flash Carbon Trekking Poles
Thank you: REI
FJALLRAVEN APPAREL
Don’t miss Fjallraven’s display of outdoor apparel
for Men and Women. Find the clothes you like today,
then pick them up in your size and color preference
at the downtown Seattle Fjallraven.
Look for the “Buy it Now” price to guarantee
your purchase!
238 Women’s Fjallraven Full Ensemble: Jacket, Trousers, $1,080
Fleece-Hoodie, Tee-Shirt, Socks, and Boots
Thank you: Fjallraven
239 Men’s Fjallraven Full Ensemble: Jacket, Trousers, $1,080
Fleece-Hoodie, Tee-Shirt, Socks, and Boots
Thank you: Fjallraven
39“ALMOST LIVE” AUCTION Closes at 6:55PM These are outstanding packages that almost made it into the live auction. Some wonderful opportunities throughout! 40 Photo Andy Porter
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V A LU E
300 Two-Night Volkswagen Camper-Van Adventure from PacWesty $445
Did you happen to see that really cool VW camper-van outside
tonight? This is your chance to take it for a two-night spin!
Thank you: PacWesty
301 Night Sky: Spend a Summer Evening Under the Stars PRICELESS
at Hurricane Ridge for up to Four People
Thank you: Olympic National Park, John Goar, and The Mountaineers Books
302 Make Your Own Ornaments Class at $170/2 TICKETS
Redmond School of Glass
Thank you: Redmond School of Glass
303 Shrimp Day and Seafood Feast in Quilcene with $500
Jon Evans for up to Four People
Thank you: Jon Evans and Katherine DeForest Evans
304 Escape to the ‘Most Magical Place on Earth’ $630
(aside from our beloved national parks!) with this
Disneyland Getaway for Four People
Thank you: Disneyland Resort
305 University Book Store Author VIP Experience PRICELESS
for Four People
Thank you: University Bookstore
306 Two-Night Stay at Kate’s Cottage on Useless Bay $450
for up to Four People
Thank you: John Newhoff
307 Explore Mount Rainier’s Attic, for up to Four People PRICELESS
Thank you: Mount Rainier National Park
308 Two-Night Stay for Two at Sun Mountain Lodge in Winthrop $470
Thank you: Sun Mountain Lodge
309 Hazards Along the Way: What goes into serving PRICELESS
as a Wilderness District Ranger at Mount Rainier
National Park? Experience for Two People
Thank you: Mount Rainier National Park
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310 Bon Appétit! French-inspired Cuisine Dinner $480
for Six at Copine in Ballard
Thank you: Copine
311 Two-Night Stay for Two at the Big Sur Lodge $500
in Pfeiffer State Park, CA
Thank you: Guest Services
312 Archaeology in the Olympic Mountains PRICELESS
for up to Four People
Thank you: Olympic National Park
313 Take a Private Flight over Mount Rainier, North Cascades, $300
or Olympic National Park! For up to Three People
Thank you: John Newhoff
314 Behind the Scenes of Search and Rescue at Mount Rainier PRICELESS
for up to Six People
Thank you: Mount Rainier National Park
315 Two-Night Stay for Two at the Lodge at Breckenridge, CO $400
Thank you: Guest Services
316 “Take Photos and Take Flight!” Aerial Drone Photography PRICELESS
Tour near Olympic National Park for up to Four People
Thank you: John Gussman and Play Visions, Inc.
317 Two-Night Stay for Two at Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort $460
Thank you: Aramark Parks and Destinations
318 Getting a “Behind the Scenes” Look at Mount Rainier PRICELESS
National Park Trail Conservation for up to Four People
Thank you: Mount Rainier National Park
319 Summer BBQ Bonanza! $400
Thank you: Stewart Ranches, Mitchell, Oregon
320 Fly Over the Glaciers of Olympic National Park PRICELESS
for up to Four People
Thank you: Olympic National Park
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321 Weekend Escape in Canada for Two: Winner’s Choice Location $600
Thank you: Bellstar Resorts and Hotels
322 Two-Night Stay for Two at Lake Quinault Lodge $700
Thank you: Aramark Parks and Destinations
323 Engaging Youth in Citizen Science at Mount Rainier PRICELESS
National Park for up to Four People
Thank you: Mount Rainier National Park
324 Three-Night Stay for Two in Downtown Vancouver, BC $1,077
Thank you: Le Soleil Vacation Ownership Club
325 Three-Night Adventure for Two or a Family of Four $850
in a Classic VW Westfalia Camper
Thank you: Peace Vans
326 Create Your Own Luxury Dining Experience with $1,000
a $1,000 Gift Card to El Gaucho
Thank you: El Gaucho, James Parsons, Dana Visser
327 Three-Night Stay for up to Six Guests at a Secluded $625
Beachside Home on Harstine Island in Mason County, WA
Thank you: Steve Johnson and Kristin Storey
328 Three-Day Introduction to Rock Climbing Course $580
in Leavenworth, WA
Thank you: Mountain Madness, The Mountaineers Books
329 Canopy Tree Climbing Adventure for Four People at $600
Deception Pass State Park, Whidbey Island, WA
Thank you: AdventureTerra
330 Three Nights in an Adventure-Mobile for up to Four People $800
Thank you: Outbound Rigs Adventure Rentals
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fund-a-need
THREE PROJECTS WORTH YOUR INVESTMENT
Each year during Washington's National Park Fund’s Spring
Dinner and Auction, we focus on a specific area in special need
of funding. This year, guests will be invited to invest in three youth
and family projects within Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and
Olympic National Parks. Collectively, the goal is to raise $100,000
for these vital programs.
The following presents brief overviews of the projects as
presented by each park’s Superintendent.
451 School Program Education Rangers MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK The Mount Rainier Education Rangers chaperone student groups coming to the park, mostly during the spring when Paradise is buried in snow. Whether from a nearby town or inner-city Seattle, many of these kids have never been to the park much less spent time in a snowy environment. While it is often sunny and warm at sea level, it can be blizzarding in April on ‘the Mountain’! The kids are led out on a snowshoe walk with chaperones and learn to safely negotiate snow trails (and have some fun in the process!). In 2017, nine different school districts and over 1700 kids participated in field trips to the park. 46
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Species Education
NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
The Endangered Species Trailer at North Cascades educates visitors,
students, and the public about some of the 37 species of animals
believed or known to occur in Washington State that are on the
Threatened and Endangered Species List. The cargo trailer is equipped
with photos, and the inside has mounted mammal and bird species along
with examples of furs and feathers, and replica tracks, skulls, and scat.
The trailer is also taken to schools, utilized at visitor centers and
campgrounds for hands-on learning, and operated at special events and
festivals to engage with new and diverse audiences. A similar bear trailer
was used last summer and in four months had nearly 10,000 visitors!
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473 Adventures in Your Big Backyard OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK Adventures in Your Big Backyard at Olympic National Park partners with the Boys & Girls Club to introduce summer camp kids to the full diversity of ecosystems—ocean, mountains, rivers and rain forests—all contained within the park. They spend their days canoeing on Lake Crescent, swimming at Sol Duc Hot Springs, rafting the Elwha River, and hiking the Pacific Coast. The kids take away transformative experiences, and move on to become the next generation to serve as stewards of our beloved lands. 48
MOLLY SULLIVAN
NW YOUTH CORPS
“
One of the most incredible parts of this summer was
watching the kids’ personal transformation as they
became more comfortable in the outdoors.
The first few hikes were a challenge for several kids
who frequently asked when it would be time to get
back on the bus. These same participants were
almost unrecognizable at the end of the summer.
At our last outing to Ruby Beach, they were so
engaged in tidepool exploration that no one wanted to
leave! On our walk back to the buses, we passed
several backpackers and one of the girls (who hadn’t
been so sure about hiking a few weeks earlier) asked
me what they were doing. When I told her they were
going to camp on the beach, she turned to her
younger cousin and said,
‘WHEN WE’RE OLDER WE’RE
GOING TO COME BACK AND
DO THAT TOO.’”
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1 Rare Collector’s Opportunity: 18-Year Vertical of PRICELESS
Cadence Bel Canto Wines
Celebrating Cadence Winery’s 20th Anniversary, the winery and
Michael Hilliard offer a rare opportunity of an 18-year vertical with
each vintage* of their reserve, Bel Canto, from first bottling to the
yet-unreleased 2015 vintage.
For two decades these brilliant, elegant and beautifully crafted wines
have perfectly expressed the exceptional terroir found on Red Mountain.
Winemakers and owners Ben Smith and Gaye McNutt believe blending
creates a balanced wine of greater character than the individual
components. Bel Canto is their tribute to Right Bank style of Bordeaux,
expressing power, intensity or age-worthiness of the vineyard
reflected in the characteristics of Red Mountain and particularly their
own Cara Mia Vineyard.
Restrictions: The winemakers have additionally offered a private tasting for
six at Cadence, on a mutually agreeable date. *2003 Bel Canto will be substituted
with 2003 Tapteil Vineyard.
Thank you: Cadence Winery and Michael Hilliard
2 A Day in the Life of Mount Rainier’s NEW PRICELESS
Superintendent, Chip Jenkins, for up to Four People
Join Mount Rainier National Park’s Superintendent Chip Jenkins on
a memorable excursion in the park. Learn more about what it takes
to keep the park running, current issues the park is facing, and how
the park is working to engage with its next generation of visitors and
stewards. Spend a day with Chip and learn about everything the park
does to preserve its assets and experiences for all who enjoy this special
place. Bring three of your friends, or your family (great opportunity for
children!), along on this one-of-a-kind experience.
Restrictions: Depending upon the interests of the winning bidder, this site visit
may include an easy drive or walk, or a two to four-mile hike in moderate
to strenuous backcountry settings. Trip will take place sometime between June
and October 2018.
Thank you: Mount Rainier National Park
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