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TONIGHTS PROGRAM
5:30 REGISTRATION
EXPRESS PAY
Register for Express Pay with the cashiers before the auction begins
to avoid standing in line at the close of the auction. At the end of
the evening, simply go to the Express Pay Checkout Table where
you will be given a receipt and the auction items you have won.

EMERALD TICKET
The Emerald Ticket is the best buy in town. Purchase an
Emerald Ticket (or two, three, or more!) for $100 each for a
chance to win the Live Auction item of your choice (excludes
Seabourn Cruise & Enchanted Italy Package). There are only
250 Emerald Tickets available.

CELEBRITY CHEFS DINNER TICKET

(co-sponsored by Mrs. Cooks and Le Creuset)

Purchase a Celebrity Chefs Dinner ticket at $75 each, receive a
beautiful Le Creuset mini cocotte and a chance to have three of
Seattles celebrated chefs prepare this evenings dinner just for
your table. This one-of-a-kind dining experience is created by chefs
Tamara Murphy of Terra Plata, Jerry Traunfeld of Poppy and
Lion Head, and Leslie Mackie of Macrina Bakery. The four courses
created by these local talents will be sure to delight your palate!

TASTE AND SIP

Experience small plates created just for you by our fabulous
GSBA-member caterers and restaurants. Drink our signature
cocktail, IIncanto della Luce, created by Tutta Bella using
ABSOLUT Vodka and dont miss the Wine District where 12
Washington State wineries are pouring tastes for you to discover.

BID, BID, BID!

Our Silent Auctions begin during the reception. We have the Marketplace
(inside the 5th Avenue room), the LUX Section (in the Grand Foyer),
and our most fabulous wine auctions in the Wine District (inside Grand
Ballroom) and in the Wine Gallery (inside Grand Crescent room).

7:00 MARKETPLACE AUCTIONS CLOSE

7:20 THE GALLERY AND LUX AUCTIONS CLOSE

7:30 THE WINE DISTRICT CLOSES

DINNER, PERFORMANCES, AND LIVE AUCTION
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Welcome to the 2016

Twenty-six years ago, two teachers did not know the impact they would have over
the course of the next two decades. Creating the first LGBTQ scholarship fund in the
country has given more than 500 LGBTQ and allied students an opportunity not only
to graduate from college, but to be embraced by a community committed to their
success as the next generation of leaders. Over the course of the past 26 years, GSBA
has awarded more than $2.7 million in scholarships to over 500 LGBTQ and allied
leaders helping to change the dialogue around equal rights. Through your dedication
and generosity, we will continue this mission.
This is a milestone year for the Scholarship Fund as we announce The GSBA Guarantee,
the organization's newest initiative committing to funding our students through the four
full years of their undergraduate career. We want to ensure not only that our Scholars
are able to enroll in college, but that they feel financially secure enough to continue
their education year-after-year. All too often, financial pressures force students to drop
out before completing their degrees and it can be incredibly difficult to re-enroll.
Additionally, by combining the resources of both the chamber and the Scholarship Fund,
GBSA is doubling down on its investments in our students leadership development
outside of the classroom. Shepherding scholars through their undergraduate education,
by providing financial and persistence support puts GSBA at the forefront of the college
success movement. This commitment allows our students to build up their leadership
within their communities as they work through their degrees.
This gala is an incredible event full of great food, amazing wines, and phenomenal
entertainment. We cannot forget amidst all the festivities that our goal is to raise
money for the GSBA Scholarship Fund. Last year your generosity allowed us to award
over $410,000 to 55 students. Tonight we plan on breaking all past records! The
money raised tonight will ensure that we have the ability to create a new cohort of
leaders in the LGBTQ community - these are the students that will guarantee that for
the next generation, equality will no longer be a cause, but the norm.
This event would not be possible without the stalwart leadership of our members
and sponsors, particularly our Title Sponsor 1st Security Bank different and our
Presenting Sponsor Comcast. We would also like to thank all of our members who
have sponsored TASTE including our incredible caterers, restaurants, and wineries
bringing you their finest delicacies.
We would be remiss if we also did not thank the GSBA staff and volunteers. Without
their commitment, countless hours of work, and sleepless nightswe would not be
here tonight.
GSBA is its members, without this supportive business community there would not
be a Scholarship Fund or the TASTE. As you read through the program tonight and
watch the evenings events, take note of
the businesses that are GSBA members
and remember to support them with your
business needs.
Thank you for helping to forever change
the life of a GSBA Scholar!
Gladys Gillis & Joe Adams
TASTE of GSBA Dinner Co-chairs
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Thank you to the restaurants and caterers that provided

fabulous food for tonight's gala. All are GSBA members,
all are outstanding talents, and all are helping to support
our scholars through their participation.

Thank you to our celebrity chefs, who hail from

some of Seattles finest restaurants:

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COMCAST IS PROUD TO
SUPPORT THE GREATER SEATTLE
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION IN
THEIR MISSION TO SERVE OUR
COMMUNITY.

Comcast helps build communities by teaming up

with groups like GSBA who are working to make
our cities and towns stronger.
WE POWER DREAMS IN OUR COMMUNITIES.TM
1-800-COMCAST | www.comcast.com

A very special thank you to the Washington state

wineries in the Wine District and the Gallerie

Sommeliers

Thank you to the wineries who

hosted tables:
Damsel Cellars

8 Bells Winery

Aluel Cellars

Guardian Cellars

Caprio Cellars

Janice Dean, Purple

CT Doescher, Purple
April Pogue, Loulay
Lee Spires, AQUA by El Gaucho

TONIGHT'S MENU
FIRST COURSE

Norkotah potato & fennel bisque

with pumpkin seed pesto &
pomegranate (Vegan/gluten-free)
SALAD

Baby arugula & radicchio salad

with baked brie & strawberries,
spiced mandarin orange jam, and
red wine vinaigrette (Veg)
PRE-SELECTED MAIN COURSE

Mt. Vernon grilled beef with

Chateau Ste. Michelle gastrique,
hilltop produce beet, celery
root, potato and seasonal
vegetables (GF)

Macadamia crusted pan seared

Steelhead with romesco sauce,
celery root, parsnip and roasted
seasonal vegetables (GF)
Grilled tofu and spinach kofta in
makani gravy with basmati rice (GF)
DESSERT

White chocolate praline

crme brulee with chocolate
almond cake, chantilly cream
& fresh raspberries
No-bake pumpkin cheesecake
with graham cracker crust,
candied cranberries and
cinnamon whipped cream

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THANK YOU TO OUR TASTE SPONSORS

FOR INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE LEADERS

Supporting Sponsors
ARIA FLORAL, GIRLIE PRESS,
FRANS CHOCOLATES,
INTERCHANGE MEDIA,
MRS. COOKS/LE CREUSET,
RELIABLE MOVERS

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2016 Voice of GSBA Scholarship

Special Thanks To
Laura Michalek, Amanda Westbrooke,
and PSAV

Thank you to
our fabulous bars
and restaurants for
participating in the 2016

CONGRATULATIONS
to all the Cocktail Contest winners!
BEST COCKTAIL
Tutta Bella's I'Incanto della Luce
BEST DECOR
Lobby Bar at Pan Pacific Hotel
BEST BARTENDER
Gregg Holcomb - Witness

THE RECIPE
ABSOLUT Vodka
Solerno blood orange liqueur
St. Germain Elderflower liqueur
Fresh squeezed lemon juice
Averna Amaro

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ABOUT THE GSBA SCHOLARSHIP FUND

CELEBRATING 26 YEARS
Seeing too many LGBTQ youth without support motivated two teachers in 1990 to
launch the first LGBTQ scholarship fund in the country. Those early visionaries were
members of GSBA, one of the first chambers created specifically to support LGBTQowned businesses. In that initial year GSBA awarded $5,000 to two scholars.
The Fund continues to grow with unprecedented support, and this year GSBA surpassed
$2.7 million in cumulative scholarships as we awarded $410,000 to 55 students. To date we
have awarded scholarships to a diverse group of over 500 scholars. Each of them possesses
the skills, talents, and dedication to make their dreams of bettering their communities and
the world a reality. None of this would have been possible without the foresight, vision and
passion of countless volunteers, donors and supporters over the years.
This year, GSBA is proud to announce The GSBA Guarantee, the organization's
newest initiative to provide funding to students during four years of undergraduate
work. Financial barriers, often due to family estrangement, are one of the major
reasons LGBTQ students do not graduate from college. By significantly decreasing,
and in most cases eliminating, this barrier, GSBA has opened doors for students to
focus on feeling connected to a community, one of the biggest factors in a student's
ability to persist through graduation.
Each February, over 100 volunteers gather to interview students who will be our future
leaders. Volunteers come back year after year for this life-changing opportunity. Please
contact the office if you are interested in joining the process this year.
Applications are available online at thegsbascholarship.org and are due by January 13,
2017. Scholarships will be awarded at the annual Scholars Dinner held on May 19, 2017.
You wont want to miss this inspiring event!

THANK YOU TO OUR LEADERSHIP MATCHING FUND DONORS:

The GSBA Board
of Directors

Bill Craven
& Justin Huff

Darren Hoerner
& John Bredeson

Joe Adams

Michael Crowell

Kelly Keller

Atlas Workbase

Lori Dugdale

Brian Lavery

Gerald Bernhoft

Sara Elward

Krista Mann

Louise Chernin

Fremont Brewing

Michael Mattmiller

Steve Crandall

Greg & Kyle Gillis

Neil McDevitt

The GSBA Scholarship

Fund founders

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Sandy Peterson
Mark Rosn
Fred Schoen
Paul Sherman
Kevin Spratt
Meade Thayer
John Zmolek

Frans Chocolates is proud to support

the GSBA Scholarship Fund
Partnering with producers who have strong ethical, social, and
environmental standards, we are happy to announce that our
celebrated Almond Gold Bars and GoldBites are now
certified Fairtrade and Organic.
Handcrafting artisan chocolates in Seattle since 1982
800.422.3726
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ENTERTAINMENTS

THE LOVE MARKETS

LED BY singer-songwriter Angie Louise
and inspired by the artists of Weimar
Berlin, The Love Markets make songs
of love and revolution for a modern
world. In 2013 the band released their
debut album, World Of Your Dreams
this August saw the release of their
second album, Beauty Factory. Fixtures
in Seattle's arts scene since 2009,
The Love Markets have performed at
ACT Theatre, City Arts Fest, Seattle
Art Museum and Burlesco Notturno,
appeared on TV's "ArtZone with
Nancy Guppy" and as special guests in
concert with Seattle Men's Chorus, and
donned their slips and berets for galas
from Lifelong AIDS Alliance to Seattle
Children's Theatre. An Academy of
American Poets prizewinner lauded as
a "singer, songwriter and actress with
fearsome chops" (City Arts), Louise
writes about heroes in unlikely

places, and her range of emotional

and musical curiosity finds ideal
expression in Robertson Witmer's
shape-shifting accordion, the strut
of David Marriott Jr.'s trombone,
Dave Pascal's funky bass and Chris
Monroe's sinuous drums.
Listen and explore at thelovemarkets.com.

AERIAL AND ACROBATIC ARTISTS

Terry Crane | acrobatics and rope
Erica Rubenstein | acrobatics
Leslie Rosen | LED poi
Kim Brown | LED poi
SPECIAL THANKS
Martha Enson | Director,

EnJoy Productions
Llysa Holland | Production Stage

Manager
Victor Janusz and Medearis "MD"
Dixson for their performance during
the reception.
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About our Emcee, Amanda Westbrooke

Master of Ceremonies Amanda Westbrooke has long
been inspired by the gifts of storytelling. Her Virginia
childhood, filled with lessons, colloquialisms, and
the tender stories of tradition exalted by her three
Southern aunts Ramona, Faye, and Winkie, have
landed her smack dab in the middle of telling stories
for purpose and progress throughout her entire life.
For the past decade, Ms. Westbrooke has served as
host of Tacoma's City Line Television's weekly economic
and cultural affairs program. As a natural educator,
here, Ms. Westbrooke wafts and weaves local tradition
with urban progress. With vast experience at Microsoft
in human resources, as a former teacher and curriculum
development specialist for First Presbyterian School,
as Director of Education & Outreach for Tacoma's Little
Theatre, and as Strategic Project Manager for Metro Parks, Ms. Westbrooke's virtues were
not lost on those who have either worked with her or were led by her.
As a mother to grown daughter Olivia, Ms. Westbrooke would be the first to admit, the
lessons of life have only just begun to tell their story. Her love of gardening, food, films,
fashion, opera, and classical music reflects Ms. Westbrooke's style, grace, and elegance
that comes natural to her role as your host today.
To inquire about Ms. Westbrookes services kindly email amandawestbrook913@gmail.com.

Youll 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, its 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 wouldnt 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. Michaleks wildest dreams. Ive 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.
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,
its like being in the starting block all over again, and I still set out to win, however this
time its for the organization Im representing.
To hear what folks are saying about Ms. Michalek, visit lauramichalek.com, email
auctioneer@lauramichalek.com or direct at (206) 464-0850.
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MEET OUR CELEBRITY CHEFS

In 2009, the Seattle PI named Chef TAMARA
MURPHY one of five entertainment and culture
icons to watch, and cited that she has been a
Seattle cooking star for nearly two decades, but
now she's moving beyond traditional restaurants
into wild and vibrant collaborations. This much
honored and always inventive James Beard
award winner and one of Food & Wines picks
for Ten Best New Chefs in America is doing
just that as a restaurant owner and as author of
TENDER: farmers, cooks, eaters.
Trained in New York and relocated to the
Northwest, Tamara partnered in 1999 to open
Brasa, one of the first area restaurants to focus on sourcing local, seasonal
products in support of regional farmers. In 2012 she opened Terra Plata on
Capitol Hill to widespread acclaim.
A force in the national culinary community, Tamara has traveled the country
to share the important message of local sustainable food. Regionally, she
has created events such as An Incredible Feast Where the Farmers are
the Stars (pairing farmers and chefs to raise awareness and funds for local
family farms), The Good Farmer Fund (to help local farmers gain direct
access to emergency funding during crop or farm loss), and Burning Beast
(where chefs come together to raise awareness for local farmers).
JERRY TRAUNFELD is chef and owner of Poppy
and Lion Head, a pair of innovative restaurants
in Seattles vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Poppy's menu borrows the idea of the thali to
present Jerry's own style of Northwest cooking,
highlighting seasonal ingredients, fresh herbs,
and spices. It was named one of 50 best new
restaurants in Travel & Leisure and made the
Cond Nast hot list of 50 top new restaurants
in the world. Lion Head opened this past
summer to critical acclaim for its unique take
on Sichuanese cuisine.
Jerry graduated from the California Culinary
Academy in 1983 and started his professional
career at two important San Francisco restaurants, Ernies and Stars.
After moving to Seattle, Jerry became executive chef of The Alexis Hotel,
overseeing 4 restaurants including the Caf Alexis.
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congratulates GSBA
on another great event.
Please join us for our:

CareTeams

a Program of

PA R T NER AG EN C IE S

CO M M U N I T Y PA R T N ER S

More info and registration at

Jerry became executive chef of The Herbfarm in 1990. Over the

next 17 years Jerry helped turn it into a top-rated destination
restaurant, garnering national attention for his seasonal Northwest
menus, innovative use of culinary herbs, and early dedication to local
sustainable ingredients. In 2000, he won the James Beard award for
Best Chef Northwest.
Jerry is the author of The Herbfarm Cookbook, which won an IACP award,
and The Herbal Kitchen, which has been featured in The New York Times
Magazine, Food and Wine, Bon Apptit, Gourmet, Fortune, and more.
LESLIE MACKIE picked up her kitchen skills
at the California Culinary Academy in San
Francisco, but baking was her true love.
She was soon creating pastry for acclaimed
chefs Lydia Shire and Susan Regis at Biba
in Boston. While working as a restaurant
consultant in Los Angeles, she found herself
more and more interested in bread, drawn
by the combination of science and intuition
required when baking. She was among the
first wave of Americans experimenting with
recipes from European master bakers and
a long, slow fermentation process. Mackie
rediscovered the craft's traditional, almost
spiritual importance.
Leslie was head baker at Seattle's Grand Central Bakery, then in 1993
she opened her own place, Macrina. All of Seattle knows Macrina's
irresistible artisan breads. Leslie's recipes reach well beyond Seattle,
from her appearances on Julia Child's "Baking with Julia" television
series to features on many Food Network shows. Leslie received a
1999 outstanding contributor award and several nominations for the
Outstanding Pastry Chef Award from the James Beard Foundation. Leslie
has written two cookbooks Macrina Bakery & Caf Cookbook and More
from Macrina. She is an active member in Les Dames d'Escoffier and
currently serves on the board of the Bread Bakers Guild of America.

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THANK YOU TABLE HOSTS

1st Security Bank

Martha Davis

Bryan Adamson

Marci Flanery

Alaska Airlines

Kevin Gaspari
& Kent Thoelke

Antioch University
Bank of America
BECU
Vernon C. Bennett,
CPA
Kim Bogucki

Group Health
J.P. Morgan Chase
Jennifer Jimenez
Jenny Harding
Holland America Line
Jeff Kinney
& Beto Yarce

Bulk FR8

Steve Lambert
& Kevin Bohnert

Amy Burdick
Carter Subaru
Louise Chernin
& Mary Klein
Brandon Chun

Dena Levine
Ilona Lohrey
& Susan Houck
Ernie Lou

Gary Collins

Travis Mears

Comcast

Michael Melancon
& Glenn Johnson

Danny Cords
Stephanie Dallas
& Krista Mann

Microsoft
Moss Adams

Drew Ness & Alex Ma

Outerwall
Pacific Medical
Centers
Jay Petterson
& Michael Mattmiller
Precept Wine
PwC
Mark Rosn
& Mathew Bockus
John Rubino
Kurt Sarchet
& Kevin Spratt
Brett Schaffter
& Luke Bartlett
Michael Taylor /
Seattle Colleges
Seattle Mariners
Greg Serum
Momoko & Tadashi
Shiga
Slalom Consulting
SMC / SWC

Karen Olson /
Space Needle
Starline
Transportation
John Sternlicht
Meade Thayer
& Ray Fernandez
Theresa Trinidad
& Shehreen Johnson
Tulalip Resort Casino
Tutta Bella
Uber
Umpqua Bank
US Bank
UW Medicine
Verity Credit Union
Paul Villa
& Curtis Bigelow
Visit Seattle
Wells Fargo Bank
Whitepages
John Wong

Thanks for choosing us

to get where you need to go.
From UberBLACK to uberPOOL, its been a great ride.
Take a look at what weve built together in Seattle.

$500 million

66+ acres

10%

Since Uber launched in

Seattle in 2011, the
company has returned
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to the local economy, a
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70 metric tons of CO2

emissions have been
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After uberX driver-partners hit the road in 2013,

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GSBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Carrie Carson, Point B

Louise Chernin, President & CEO

Danny Cords, Starbucks

Kevin Gaspari, Chair

Windermere Real Estate

Elaine DuCharme, Attorney at Law

Drew Ness, Vice Chair

1st Security Bank

Calvin Goings, US Small Business Admin.

Linda Di Lello Morton, Terra Plata

Gladys Gillis, Starline Luxury Coaches

Brandon Chun, Secretary

MDC

Rob Hampton, Visit Seattle

Jenny Harding, New Chapter Weddings

Marci Flanery, Treasurer

CPA

David Hernandez, New York Life

Beth Hester, Comcast

Stephanie Dallas, Scholarship Chair

Jay Petterson, Public Affairs Chair
Blue Wave Political Partners
Martha Davis, Immediate Past Chair
City Lights Sign Company

Jennifer Jimenez,
Eastside Women's Health Center
Jeff Kinney, Evergreen Certified, LLC
Dena Levine, DML Insurance
John Rubino, GreenRubino

DIRECTORS

Kurt Sarchet,
Precision Garage Door Service

Brian Adamson,
Seattle University School of Law

John Sternlicht, EDA of Skagit County

Allan Aquila, Allan Aquila & Associates, LLC

Paul Villa, The Lobby Bar

Chris Befumo, US Bank

Barb Wilson, Vulcan

Kim Bogucki, Seattle Police Dept.

Beto Yarce, Ventures

TASTE Committee Members

Linda Di Lello Morton

Jill Paxton

Kevin Gaspari

Austin Smith

Clean Israel

Van Spires

Danny Cords

Dena Levine

Tamara Tachdjian

Peter Crook

Brian Ludford

Kent Thoelke

Timothy De Clue

Jill Nichols-Hicks

Bill Wolfe

TASTE CO-CHAIRS
Gladys Gillis & Joe Adams
Keith Anderson
Matt Bockus

Scholarship Steering Committee Members

EXECUTIVE BOARD
Stephanie Dallas,
Scholarship Chair

Sara Elward

Kirsten Weiss

Steve Gunn

Khaliah Williams

Kevin Gaspari,
Board President

Brian Lavery
Michael Melancon

STAFF
Louise Chernin

Rob Roche

Mark Rosn

Meade Thayer

Travis Mears

MEMBERS
Carrie Carson
Martha Davis
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SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 90+ VOLUNTEERS INCLUDING:

GSBA Scholars

Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

GSBA Members and Supporters

Rigoberto Garcia & his amazing team

PFLAG

GSBA STAFF
Louise Chernin, President & CEO
Amy Burdick, Business Development Manager
Cody Chapin, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Carlos Chavez, Programs & Events Manager
Rachel Chernin, Director of Operations & Finance
Jason Dittmer, Director of Marketing & Communications
Alanna Francis, Office & Events Coordinator
Matt Landers, Public Policy & Communications Manager
Ilona Lohrey, Membership, Outreach & Engagement Manager
Travis Mears, Director of Development & Scholarship Programs
Taryn Nielsen, Graphic Designer
Mark Rosn, Vice President of Development & Corporate Relations

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RULES & REGULATIONS

GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION
Use your bid number, which you have received with your bid packet, for both
the live and silent portion of the auction. Your winning bid constitutes an
agreement to purchase the item at that price. All sales are final and there will
be no exchanges or refunds on items unless otherwise noted. Please read
all detailed descriptions of items before bidding, including restrictions and
expiration dates. All items have no cash value.
Reservations for trips and vacation accommodations must be mutually
arranged with the donor unless otherwise noted. Tickets in travel packages
are for coach class unless otherwise noted. No refunds will be allowed on
travel packages for cancelled tickets and/or accommodations.
Greater Seattle Business Association has attempted to describe and catalog
all items correctly, but all items are offered as is. GSBA neither warrants
nor represents, and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness of
descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance or condition of the items. No
statement made in this catalog or made orally at the auction or elsewhere, shall
be deemed such a warranty representation or assumption of liability. Unless
otherwise noted, the expiration of gift certificates is November 19, 2017.
AUCTION SERVICE FEE
Thank you for supporting the GSBA Scholarship Fund, which is made
possible by your generous support. This year, in addition, most purchases
will be subject to a 5% processing fee. The fee helps offset costs
associated with producing the auction.
In particular, the fee helps cover:
1. Credit card fees charged to us by the bank
2. Computers and operators for registration and payment processing
3. Auction team services
On your statement of account, the fee will be listed as an administrative
and data processing fee. The service fee works by adding 5% to a
purchased item (so a $100 item is charged $105). The fee applies to all
items, except: Emerald Ticket, Celebrity Chefs Dinner ticket and the Funda-Scholar donations and pledges.
We recognize that service fees represent an additional expense for you, our
supporters. By generously accepting these fees, GSBA is able to direct as
much revenue as possible to our Scholarship Program. Thank you.

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SILENT AUCTION
To bid on Silent Auction items, write your bid number legibly on the
silent auction bid form for the specific item. Bid raises must be made at
least in the minimum increments specified on the bid sheet, but you may
skip ahead to a higher bid. A Guaranteed Bid placed before the Silent
Auction closing time will end all bidding and guarantee the sale of that
item to the guaranteed bidder.
LIVE AUCTION
Simply raise your bid card when you wish to bid during the Live Auction. At
the end of the bidding for each item, the auctioneer will call out the winning
number. Upon winning a Live Auction item a runner will bring a live bidder
form to your table to be signed. A signature constitutes a legal contract to buy.
LIVE BIDDING FRENZY
During the live auction, the auctioneer will conduct a bidding frenzy with the
items listed in the chart in the auction catalog. The frenzies move fast, but
are a great way for everyone to play along and raise their paddle. You are the
lucky winner if your bid number is called at the end of the frenzy item.
FUND-A-SCHOLAR
At this point of the live auction, you will have the opportunity to support
students from our community. Simply raise your bid number when the amount
you would like to pledge is called out. You can raise your paddle multiple times
if you wish. The amount will be automatically charged to your account and can
be paid for with your other items. 100% of your donation goes to the Scholarship
Fund and is fully tax deductible, as allowed by law. If you would like to make your
payments over the course of the year, please ask the check-out staff to make
note and we will contact you to set up payment following the event.
ITEM PICK UP
All items must be paid for in full tonight. MasterCard, Visa, American
Express, personal checks, and cash are all welcome. Please make checks
payable to GSBA Scholarship Fund.
To check out, go to the cashier and state your name and bid number. Take
the voucher(s) you receive to the Checkout Area to claim your merchandise.
All items must be claimed and removed by the purchaser the night of the
auction. Larger items may be picked up at a later date agreed upon at
check out, and must be picked up before December 17, 2016.
All purchases are final and there will be no exchanges or refunds on items.
All items are sold as is.

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Committed to
our communities.
Long after our flights have landed, were busy caring
for the people, families, businesses, and places that
make Seattle such a great place to live.

Proud Emerald
Sponsor of GSBA.

LIVE AUCTION
#1 | VIP Taste of Washington Experience

Two weekend passes to the 2017 Taste Washington Grand Tasting,

March 2326, 2017. The experience includes: one room for two nights
at Hotel Vintage in downtown Seattle; transportation between the
hotel and Taste Washington; dinner for two at Purple Caf and Wine
Bar; a selection of Washington State Wines; a Gourmet Seattle Food &
Cultural Tour for two with Savor Seattle Food Tours; four flights shared
by two people at iFly Seattle; two Seattle CityPasses for admission to
six of Seattle's must see attractions including Space Needle, Seattle
Aquarium, Argosy Cruises Seattle Harbor Tour, Pacific Science Center,
EMP Museum, and your choice of Woodland Park Zoo or Museum of
Flight. Amtrak will provide you with complimentary round trip coach
tickets for two anywhere on the Amtrak Cascades route.
Restrictions: Must be 21 or older to attend the event. Tickets are nontransferable and valid for the 2017 Grand Tasting only on 03/25/2017
03/26/2017. Amtrak tickets are invalid for stopovers are non-transferable
and based on availability.
Value: $3,000
Thank you: Visit Seattle

#2 | Willamette Wine Experience at Archery Summit

Archery Summit is a premier creator of extraordinary Pinot Noir in the

heart of the Willamette Valley. Discover and learn about the world
class wines produced in a three-day winery experience, with tours and
estate tastings for up to six people. Including a two-night stay at their
beautiful guest house with 270-degree views over the vineyards near
Dundee, Oregon.
Restrictions: Must contact winery for availability. Expires 11/19/2017.
Value: $2,160
Thank you: Archery Summit Winery and Bill Wolfe

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#3 | Greek Dinner for Ten

Youll be the envy of the gods. Feast on an authentic five-course

Greek dinner and paired wines with nine guests. From the moment
you enter your hosts elegant home you will be wined and dined with
hors doeuvres created to prepare your palette for an evening of
unbelievable taste pleasures. No detail is left out, from the personal
menu and place card designed just for you, including your name
written in Greek, to the delightful attention of the servers who will
engage you with wonderful culinary tales. Your local Greek god John
Economus is looking forward to creating a mouthwatering dinner
guaranteed to transport you to the Greek Isles.
Restrictions: Subject to mutually agreeable date. Expires 11/22/2017.
Value: $1,500
Thank you: John Economus

#4 | Sounders Pride Match Celebration

Scarves up! You and eleven friends will join Sounders FC for a one-ofa-kind matchday experience for the 2017 Pride Match! You and your
guests will participate in the on-field opening ceremony and then
enjoy the match in style with your very own suite. Includes twelve suite
tickets, four parking passes, and standard food & beverage order.
Restrictions: Match date still to be determined (June or July 2017 date).
On-field participants must be ages 13 and up, and will require a rehearsal
start time 33.5 hours before kickoff.
Value: $4,200
Thank you: Seattle Sounders FC and Roger Levesque

#5 | Terra Plata Dinner for Twelve

James Beard Award-winning chef Tamara Murphy will prepare a

mouthwatering, multi-course seasonal dinner for you and 11 of your
friends at her Capitol Hill restaurant, Terra Plata. Enjoy handcrafted
cocktail and wine pairings throughout the meal. Terra Plata is
committed to sourcing their ingredients from local growers and
artisan producers who practice organic, sustainable farming. Terra
Platas delectable offerings will create a memorable dining experience
and delight the palates of everyone at the table.
Restrictions: Tax and gratuity not included. Subject to mutually-agreeable
date; not valid for Monday, Friday, or Saturday. Expires 11/19/2017.
Value: $2,750
Thank you: Terra Plata

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#6 | Tulalip VIP Comedy Weekend for Ten

One night deluxe accommodations for five couples at Tulalip Resort

Casino. Includes Party Table for ten at the award-winning Blackfish
restaurant, where salmon is prepared using traditional tribal
techniques over an open fire-pit with ironwood sticks. The meal
includes a four-bottle sommelier selection and a seasonal oyster
flight. Continue your evening with tickets to the Wayne Brady Comedy
Concert with VIP seating and meet & greet.
Restrictions: Only valid for 03/04/2017. Gratuities not included.
Value: $4,000
Thank you: Tulalip Resort Casino

#7 | Seven Nights in Panama

Imagine you and your partner in this romantic, one-bedroom

apartment with a priceless view in one of Central Americas most
exciting cities. Stay seven nights on the Cinta Costera, Panamas
waterfront promenade close to nightlife, fine dining and the Panamas
old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 31st-floor apartment has
an expansive balcony and features gorgeous city and ocean views.
This is the perfect base to explore the city and the country. Building
includes a rooftop swimming pool, gymnasium, and a doorman.
Restrictions: Valid 01/31/1712/15/2017. Subject to mutually-agreeable date.
Value: $1,750
Thank you: Vicki Marie Stolsen

#8 | Time for Mischief

Spend an evening learning to mix your very own craft cocktails at

Fremont Mischief Distillery for a Cocktail Academy with mixologists
from Seattle Bartending Company. You will learn about and sample
the eight different spirits created at the distillery and even take a
private tour of the facilities. It will be an evening you won't forget.
Limited to 50 spots!
Restrictions: Date of event will be released during the auction.
Value: $100 per spotonly 50 spots available
Thank you: Patty Bishop, Mike Sherlock of Fremont Mischief,

and Dena Levine

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#9 | Wine Tower Dinner at Purple Cafe

& GSBA Board Wine Cellar

You and three friends will experience a wine-with-food-pairings dinner

in the heart of the Wine Tower at Purple Caf. Chef Harry Mills and
Wine Director Chris Horn pair food with wine not through theorizing,
conjecture, and guessing, but rather through discussion, trial, and
collaboration between their team of chefs and sommeliers. Each and
every dish they make gets its own unique, verified pairing.
In addition you will get an instant wine cellar of your own care of the
GSBA Board of Directors. Includes wines from: Barrage, Kerloo, Dusted
Valley, Eight Bells, Structure, Bartholomew, Kestrel and many more!
Restrictions: Allow three weeks advance notice for the Wine Tower Dinner.
Expires 11/19/2017.
Value: $4,000
Thank you: Purple Caf and Wine Bar, GSBA Board, and Friends of the GSBA

#10 | Enchanted Italy in the Spring

You and your partner will spend two amazing weeks immersing
yourself into the Italian culture guided by Antimo Cimino, a native
of Puglia. Begin with a week in a boutique hotel in Antimo's home
town of Manduria near the Adriatic Sea. Then work your way north to
explore Bologna and Modena. Experience what Italy is really like as
you go wine tasting, olive oil tasting and even cook and share delicious
meals with Antimo's family and friends. Explore ancient towns and
historic landmarks. Accommodations include a charming 1700's bed
and breakfast, boutique hotels, and even two nights in a castle!
Restrictions: Trip dates are April 22 to May 6, 2017; dates cannot be
changed. Includes local transportation in Puglia, all experiences &
local guide services. Not included in package are flight to destination,
incidentals at hotels, additional alcohol consumption, tipping, travel
insurance or any additional travel services need if donor chooses to
extend stay. Antimo will pick you up from Brindisi-Salento Airport on the
first day. Breakfast is included for every day of the trip, as is one other
meal per day except on free days. All lodging arrangements are handled
by Antimo Cimino.
Note: This package is not eligible for Emerald Ticket Drawing
Value: $9,000
Thank you: Antimo Cimino

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LEADER
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CityUs School of Applied Leadership empowers people to transform

themselves from capable managers into intentional and inspired leaders.
We offer the following programs in a variety of flexible formats:
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FUND A NEED
GSBA Scholars possess tremendous skills, talents, and dedication.
Each have dreams of making our world a better place. Proceeds
from tonights benefit will help make those dreams a reality.
SPECIAL GUEST

Freddy Mora, University of Washington doctoral

student, 2009-2010 GSBA Scholar

For more information about the GSBA Scholarship Fund, see page 10.

#11 | Lake Union Lobster Spectacular

An al fresco lobster and seafood dinner with a wine pairing for 12

prepared by our celebrity chefTamara Murphy of Terra Plata. The
perfect summer feast hosted by GSBA Board Chair Kevin Gaspari and
his husband Kent Thoelke at their beautiful Lake Union floating home.
Restrictions: Subject to mutually-agreeable date.
Value: $2,750
Thank you: Tamara Murphy, Kevin Gaspari and Kent Thoelke

#12 | Seven-Day Seabourn Ultra-Luxury

Mediterranean Cruise

Indulge on a seven-day Mediterranean cruise for two with a Seabourn

small-ship cruise in a luxurious Veranda Suite. With no more than
300 suites, this intimate first class journey is unlike any other cruise
experience. Seabourns fleet is the newest, most modern and most
acclaimed in the ultra-luxury segment. The included gourmet dining
experiences, including meals from Michelin-starred chef Thomas
Keller, rival the finest restaurants anywhere. Unique itineraries include
hidden gems where larger ships cannot go. Look out from your suites
private veranda over some of the worlds most desirable destinations,
such as Spain, the French Riviera, Italy, the Dalmatian coast,
Montenegro, or the Aegean Sea.
Restrictions: Restrictions: non-refundable, non-transferable, no extensions.
Valid only for a seven-day Mediterranean cruise on Seabourn. Must call
to book cruise and redeem. Not included: ground transfers, airfare,
insurance, government taxes and any personal shipboard expenses you
incur during your cruise.
Note: This package is not eligible for Emerald Ticket Drawing
Value: $10,000
Thank you: Rick Meadows, Seabourn and Holland America Line
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#13 | Walla Walla Getaway with Winemaker Dinner for Six

Experience the unmatched hospitality and amazing flavors of the Walla
Walla Valley in an intimate setting. Your three-day, two-night getaway
includes three rooms for a total of six guests. You will have dinner with
renowned restauranteur Tom Maccarone at his beautiful home and get
to know the exquisite wines of your co-host Annette Bergevin, owner
of Bergevin Lane Winery. Robin Leventhal, formerly of Seattles Crave
Restaurant and Top Chef contestant, will join the T. Maccarones chefs
to assure you a spectacular evening. In addition you will enjoy private
tours and tastings at Corliss Winery (hosted by Mike and Lori Corliss)
and at Va Piano Vineyards (hosted by Justin Wylie).

Restrictions: Subject to mutually-agreeable dates. Blackout dates apply.

Value: $4,000
Thank you: Kevin Gaspari & Kent Thoelke, Thomas Maccarone, Justin Wylie,
Robin Leventhal, Annette Bergevin, and Mike & Lori Corliss

#14 | The Bravern Experience

Pull up at the Bravern anytime with your one-year, unlimited

valet parking. Set aside time for a personal appointment with
David Lawrence and a $1,500 shopping spree. Head over to
Gene Juarez Salon with a $200 gift certificate for the ultimate in
grooming. Then relax and enjoy your evening with nine of your
friends at a sumptuous five-course dinner with wines, designed
specifically for you by Chef John Howie and Wine Director Chris
Lara at John Howie Steak.
Restrictions: VIP Annual Valet Pass entitles holder to unlimited valet parking
at The Shops at The Bravern for the period of one year from the date of
activation. Gift cards are non-refundable. Must call to set up appointment
with David Lawrence. John Howie dinner subject to mutually agreeable
date; does not include gratuity; not available on Saturdays or holidays.
Expires 11/19/2017.
Value: $4,900
Thank you: The Shops at The Bravern, David Lawrence, Gene Juarez Salon,
and John Howie Restaurants

#15 | Dinner with The Power Ls (aka Nasty Women)

What do Anna Marie Cauce, Louise Chernin, Sally Clark, Linda Di

Lello Morton, Laurie Jinkins, Anne Levinson, Tamara Murphy, Tina
Podlodowski, Kellye Testy and Mary Yu have in common? Well, if
you are the winning bidder for this once-in-a-lifetime gathering,
you and your nine very lucky friends will get the chance to find
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out. Gathering in the private home of one of the Power Ls, with
cuisine prepared by Chef Tamara Murphy of Terra Plata, with help
from her Power L Posse serving you and your guests, it will be a
night to remember.
Restrictions: Date must be agreed up by the winning bidder and the Power Ls.
Value: Priceless and rare
Thank you: Tamara Murphy & Linda Di Lello Morton and their Power L Posse

#16 | Chef's Dinner for Eight at Aqua by El Gaucho

Revel in this unique opportunity to experience the special Chef's

menu of signature AQUA by El Gaucho items paired with their
sommelier's selection of wines. Invite seven of your friends to share
this incredible evening. With spectacular view of Elliott Bay from the
tip of Pier 70, AQUA was named the 2015 Restaurant of the Year by
the Washington State Wine Commission.
Restrictions: Subject to mutually-agreeable date. 20% gratuity, tax and
additional alcohol not included. Certificate is non-transferable and may not
be exchanged for gift cards or cash. Expires 11/19/2017.
Value: $1,400
Thank you: El Gaucho Hospitality and John Rubino

#17 | One Week in Maui

Eight days and seven nights in a luxurious, two bedroom West Maui
vacation condo with ocean and inner garden views for two. See
why Hawaiian royalty had their retreats here amidst the spectacular
landscape. Relax on the beach or use the condo as a base to explore
the Hna Highway and Haleakal National Park. Includes two roundtrip Alaska Airlines tickets.
Restrictions: Blackout dates apply for the condo; no blackout dates for
airlines tickets. Airline tickets do not include food or beverages; not valid
on codeshare partners; valid only on Alaska Airlines flights numbers 1-999,
2000-2999, 3450-3499. If lost, certificate cannot be reissued. To book, allow
at least 2 weeks from time of reservation and your flight. Expires 11/19/2017.
Value: $4,200
Thank you: Nesteggg Jeffrey Wolter and Alaska Airlines

#18 | A Glass and a Shakerand a Bar!

The GSBA Board has fully stocked a gorgeous Corridor Bar Cabinet
by KASALA with premium spirits. Impress the guests at your first
cocktail party with stylish barware by Timothy De Clue Collection and
the mad mixology skills youve acquired after three hours of classes
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JOHNINE LARSEN AND

GAILE FITZGERALD

Proud GSBA
members and
supporters for
25 years

In this complex
real estate market,
experience really
does make the
difference.

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INFORMATION:

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206 528 4427

EMAIL: info@realestategals.com

BUILDING COMMUNITY ONE CLIENT AT A TIME.

with Gregg Holcomb, celebrated bartender at Witness and three-time

Best Bartender at GSBA Cocktail Contests.
Restrictions: Bartending classes subject to mutually agreeable date.
Value: $5,270 (Board bar: $1700; Kasala Corridor Bar: $2,970;
Bartender: $600)
Thank you: GSBA Board, Kasala Furniture, Gregg Holcomb, and
Timothy De Clue Collection

#19 | Seattle Mariners VIP Box Seats

You and three guests will receive a VIP Box Seat Experience, including
personalized Mariners replica jerseys featuring the teams 40th
Anniversary Season Patch. Then you will be escorted down to the
field to watch the players during batting practice and have your photo
taken by the team photographer. You will be publicly welcomed on
the MarinersVision Scoreboard as you make your way to your box
seats to enjoy the game.
Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon date during 2017 season. Valid until
9/24/2017. Please allow 2-3 weeks for scheduling of game date.
Value: $5,000
Thank you: Seattle Mariners

#20 | Napa Weekend

"Wine'down" from the fast paced life of the city with a weekend
getaway to California's Wine Country. You and three friends will spend
three days in California's Wine Country at the Sheraton Sonoma and
enjoy private tours and wine tastings at Saint Helena Winery, Azur
Wines, Ehlers Estate, Frias Family Vineyard, Gamble Family Vineyards,
Quixote Winery, Relic Winery, and Revana Family Vineyard.
Restrictions: Private tours not valid in September or October. Winning
bidder will receive 50,000 Starwood SPG points good for two nights in two
double occupancy rooms at the Sheraton Sonoma. Expires 11/21/2017.
Value: $5,000
Thank you: Friends of GSBA and Kevin Gaspari & Kent Thoelke

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Bigger

isn't necessarily better.

www.mybranchoce.net
401 Broadway Ave E, Seattle
Located in the Broadway Market
(206) 457-7773
info@mybranchoce.net

Welcome to the new My Branch Oce, a coworking space

with a startup feel in the heart of Capitol Hill.
Monthly and part-time memberships available
Discounts on monthly parking and Gold's Gym
2 blocks from the light rail station

Mention the 2016 TASTE of GSBA and receive $75 o

a monthly membership.
Oer applies to 1-12 month memberships. Thats $450 savings on a
6-month membership!
$75 o a monthly membership oer is only available to new memberships. A $350 deposit is required
for a 6-month+ membership. The deposit is refunded at the end of the term. Should the membership
be cancelled early, the deposit in its entirety will not be refunded.

Need a break from working in

the coee shops? Time to swap
out those comfy PJs and the
home oce for a fun, relaxed,
and productive atmosphere?
Then its time for a membership
at our coworking space located
in the heart of Capitol Hill.

#21 | Wine Frenzy

21A Reynvaan Family Vineyards '12 The Contender Syrah

$90.00

21B Sheridan Vineyards '07 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon $90.00

21C Merlot Trio | Duckhorn 98, Cakebread 13,
L'Ecole No. 41 13

$139.00

21D Two Bottles of Darighe | 10 Proprietors Blend,

12 Proprietors Blend

$150.00

21E Figgins '12 Estate Blend & Toil '14 Pinot Noir
21F Delille Cellars '06 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Ciel
21G Vve Fourny & Fils Blanc de Blanc Double Magnum
21H Andremily '12 Vintage #1 California Syrah

21I No Girls | La Paciencia '12 Grenache

21J Drappier Champagne, Two Magnums

$160.00
$170.00

$180.00
$180.00
$190.00

$220.00

21K La Via Italiana | Tenuta di Ceppaiano 10 Red Blend,

Poggio 11 Brunello, Col Solare 06 Red
$225.00
21L Best of Fidelitas | '15 Semillon, '12 Cab., 15 Optu White,
'13 Malbec, 13 Red Heaven Cab, '13 Optu
$250.00
21M 4 from Delille | '10 Harrison Hill Blend, '12 Red Willow Malbec,
'13 Chaleur Estate Red, '13 Red Willow Malbec
$380.00
21N Quilceda CS Trio | '11 Columbia Valley Cab. (2 bottles)
& '11 Red Mountain Cab.
$968.00
21O Masters of Tequila | Don Julio REAL, Don Julio 1942,
Don Pilar Extra Anejo
$800.00
21P Edgar Martinez-signed Mina del Eden Mezcal
21Q The Ultimate Frenzy
Cayuse Vineyards Allocation Access* and
a bottle of Cayuse '11 Armada Vineyard Syrah

$1000.00
Priceless

*Get exclusive access to Cayuse Vineyards, Washingtons world

famous allocation-only winery with a waiting list of more than 10
years. You will have the chance to pick your choice of wines with
first access to a wine-list members allocation of the upcoming
2015-16 vintage. This is a unique opportunity to buy the wines
youve heard about for so long, and try them for yourself
without having to pay $375 for them on a restaurant wine list.
Thank you: GSBA Board and Friends of GSBA, TASTE Co-chairs Gladys
Gillis and Joe Adams for hosting wine procurement events. Thank you John
Rubino, Kurt Sarchet & Kevin Spratt.

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#22 | Col Solare Wine Experience

Indulge in a unique event for three couples at Col Solare winery on Red
Mountain, one of the Columbia Valley's most celebrated appellations.
Col Solare is a unique partnership between Chateau Ste. Michelle and
Marchesi Antinori of Tuscany. Included three rooms for one night, as
well as transportation between the hotel and the winery for the event.
Take a private tour of Col Solare and then enjoy a multi-course meal
with wines selected specifically to complement your meal.
Restrictions: Dinner must be booked at least two months in advance, on a mutually
agreeable date. Limited date availability during AugustOctober. Not redeemable
on Valentine's Day 2017. Transportation to Red Mountain not included. Col Solare
is responsible for booking hotel stay. Non-transferrable. Expires 11/19/2017.
Value: $2,600
Thank you: Col Solare and Allan Aquila

#23 | Magnum Madness

30 magnums of Gruet Blanc de Blanc at $65

The holidays are coming up and what better way to add something
fun to your party then a magnum of bubbly.

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30 magnums Browne Family Cellars 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon at $175

Need the perfect pairing for your holiday table? This Browne
Family Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon will pair perfectly with your
bird, roast beast, or even your vegetarian pice de rsistance. In a
beautiful 'story' magnum, it will be the "trophy" on the table.
Thank you: Precept Brands

#24 | Alaska Airlines MVP Gold Membership

Instantly acquire MVP Gold Membership in the Alaska Airlines Mileage

Program! Benefits include: Unlimited complimentary upgrades to First
Class on Alaska Airlines; four guest upgrades to first class for guests
traveling with you; complimentary preferred premium seat access
on Alaska, American, and Delta; complimentary main cabin extra on
American; elite bonus mileage earning; checked bag fees waived;
access to priority airport security lines; complimentary beverage while
flying in any class; discounted Board Room membership; ticketing and
change fees waived; 100% bonus miles on select airlines.
Restrictions: Membership good through 12/31/2017.
Value: $3,675
Thank you: Alaska Airlines

#25 | Land & Sea Adventure with TASTE Co-Chairs

Not just one but two fabulous adventures for you and your friends to
embark in, one by land and one by sea. Each package is hosted by one
of our 2016 TASTE of GSBA Co-chairs.
Champagne Cruise & Dinner at Palisade Restaurant
You and five guests will join Joe & Jean Adams on their 48-foot Sea
Ray Sundancer for an afternoon of champagne and hors doeuvres
as you cruise around Puget Sound. Top off the evening with dinner
at Palisade, one of Opentables 2016 Most Scenic Restaurants in
America, with a $500 gift certificate.
Private Movie Theater Film Screening
You and 11 of your friends will depart from Seattle on a private Starline
Luxury Coach where you will enjoy delicious Washington wines en route
to a private Tutta Bella pizza party featuring local beer and wine in
Bremerton for a movie screening of your choice in a private movie theater.
Restrictions: Winning bidder receives both events. Subject to a mutually
agreeable dates with hosts.
Value: $3,000
Thank you: Joe & Jean Adams, Gladys Gillis and Chris NeVan
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#26 | Seven Nights in Puerto Vallarta

Escape the grey PNW March weather with a sunny week in Puerto
Vallarta, Mexico. The Bel Air Vallarta is located on fabulous Flamingos
Beach, the most exciting upscale resort area on the Bay of Banderas.
Enjoy sun, surf and sand in a tranquil atmosphere in this beautiful
two-bedroom, two-bath unit for a full seven nights of relaxation.
Includes two roundtrip Alaska Airlines tickets.
Restrictions: Valid only on Alaska Airlines flights numbers 1-999, 2000-2999,
Skywest Airlines flights 3450-3499 and PenAir flights 3275-3299. Not valid
for flights to Cuba or non-codeshare partners, Mileage Plan Miles cannot be
earner or credited. First class paid upgrades or mileage plan upgrades are
allowed. Standard baggage fees apply; see our checked baggage policy
and flight schedules at www.alaskaair.com for more details, individual travel
taxes may apply. Once ticketed, dare rules apply regarding changes to
itinerary. This certificate is void if bartered or sold. If lost, this certificate may
not be reissued. a If lost, certificate cannot be reissued. To book, allow at
least 2 weeks from time of reservation and your flight.
Value: $4,000
Thank you: Kerry Hendrix and Alaska Airlines

#27 | Best of Downtown

Its time to indulge in all that Seattles vibrant downtown district has
to offer. Winner will receive a two-night stay in a deluxe suite at the
Renaissance Seattle Hotel along with complimentary self-parking.
Butch Blum will come to your home and perform a personal closet
clean to assess your current wardrobe and create a 'needs' list before
sending you to the shop with a $250 Butch Blum gift card. Treat
yourself to dinner at Tulio and top off the evening with one of five
shows from your Season Tickets to the 2016/17 season at the 5th
Avenue Theater.
Restrictions: Butch Blum gift certificate is valued at $500 ($250 for
merchandise, $250 for personal closet clean). 5th Avenue 'Season
Subscription Package Voucher' is valid in the Price Level 2 section on a
Friday evening; seat locations based upon availability; must be redeemed
no later than November 28, 2016. Musicals include Disney's The Little
Mermaid, Pajama Game, Secret Garden, Murder for Two, and Romy and
Michele's High School Reunion.
Value: $3,500
Thank you: Rene Neidhart & the Renaissance Seattle Hotel, Butch Blum,
Tulio Restaurant, and 5th Avenue Theater

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#28 | Seahawks Tickets & Sideline Experience

Certificate for two individuals to receive a Pregame Sideline

Experience at the Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams game on
December 15, 2016. This experience will have you and your guest
watching player warm-ups from the sidelinesyou can't get much
closer to the action! The power of the 12s makes this a coveted
opportunity! Seats for the game are in Club Level 206 Row T.
Restrictions: Experience is non-transferable. Must be scheduled for the
12/15/2016 game. Experience must be paired with game tickets. Game
tickets provided by private donor. Pregame sideline experience open only
to ticket recipients.
Value: $2,500
Thank you: Vulcan

#29 | Seattle Storm Insider Package

You and three guests will be joining Seattle Storm President and
General Manager Alisha Valavanis and Carter Subaru General
Manager Jen Moran for pre-game drinks and a preview of the nights
match-up. Your insider access includes VIP seating with front row
seats, a meet and greet with the player of your choice after the game,
and transportation to and from the game courtesy of Carter Subaru.
Restrictions: Subject to a mutually agreed game date.
Value: $3,000
Thank you: Seattle Storm and Meridian Meyer

#30 | Seattle Waterfront Weekend

You and seven guests will spend the weekend rediscovering what the
Seattle Waterfront has to offer. Start the weekend with eight passes
with a personalized docent's tour of the Seattle Aquarium then hop
on an Argosy Evening Harbor Cruise and enjoy a three course Chefs
dinner with wine pairings at Ivars Acres of Clams. Package includes
four rooms at the Seattle Waterfront Marriott Hotel. Wake up the
next morning to enjoy a complimentary breakfast at the Hook & Plow
Restaurant and top off your stay by taking a ride on one of Seattle's
newest attractions, the Great Wheel.
Restrictions: All tickets subject to availability. Expires 11/19/2017.
Value: $3,300
Thank you: Keith Anderson and Seattle Marriott

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