Bucharest, My Little Paris

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THE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BUCHAREST

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ABOUT AISB AISB’S COMMUNITY AISB was founded in 1962 by the US Embassy to serve the educational needs of the American and international expatriate community. As the school has grown, many local Romanian families have become part of the school community together with expatriate families from government, business, and social welfare organizations.

AISB has a richly diversified population of approximately 853 studentsfrom 57 nationalities attending Early Childhood 3 through Grade 12. Romanians comprise approximately 30% of the student population, North Americans 15%, and Israeli, Germans and Turkish 4% each. The balance are from Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East, Australia, and South and Central America.

AISB’S FACILITIES Our campus covers ten hectares (about 25 acres), and offers state of the art facilities to our students, including a performing arts theater/ auditorium, library & media center, three computer labs, cafeteria, gymnasiums and extensive sports facilities. The campus is located in the Baneasa forest area, approximately 10 km from the center of Bucharest and 13 km from the Henri Coanda International Airport.

AISB’S FACULTY AISB is committed to high standards of achievement, as exemplified by a highly qualified faculty who have continuous access to current instructional materials and teaching strategies.

The school actively supports and encourages the professional growth of its faculty and staff.

ACCREDITATION AISB is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Council of International Schools for grades K-12, and is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programs.

AFFILIATIONS AISB is a member of: • The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), Geneva, Switzerland.

• The Council of International Schools (CIS) • The Central and Eastern European Schools Association (CEESA) based in Warsaw, Poland.

• The European Council of International Schools (ECIS), Peterborough, United Kingdom.

• The Council for Support and Advancement of Education (CASE) • The College Board and the Educational Records Bureau

AISB is affiliated with and receives grant support from the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Overseas Schools (A/SO). AISB is recognized by the Romanian Ministry of Education.

ABOUT THE PTO The PTO is an organization of parents and teachers whose goal is to support the education of AISB students by fostering relationships among the school, parents, and teachers. The PTO strives for continued parental involvement to help build a better educational environment for our children.

As well as providing funds for the AISB Scholarship Program, we also provide resources to assist teachers and administrators in doing their best work. Through fundraising, the PTO is able to provide financial support to student and teacher-led projects. We are also involved in efforts to help the local community.

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Message from our Director Message from the PTO President Gala Volunteers Auction Rules and Guidelines Our Sponsors Gala Entertainment Students’ Live Art Auction Items Live Auction Items Silent Auction Items Gala Sponsors Business Directory

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Dear AISB Community, It is with pleasure that this letter welcomes you to the Annual AISB PTO Auction Gala. Over the years, the Gala has been one of the highlights of our school community programs and we are most proud and thankful for your continued dedication and support of all our students and the wider Romanian community.

This year’s PTO Auction Gala, like the many that have preceded it, has one clear objective – supporting children; those currently attending AISB, and also those students who will be earning a place on our competitive scholarship program.

To help reach that objective, the proceeds of this year’s Gala will be used in two key ways:

Message from the Director

• AISB Scholarship Program – The PTO has continuously supported the AISB scholarship program for many years and made a meaningful and significant difference in the lives of highly qualified students from the local Romanian community; these are students who would otherwise be unable to afford our tuition and fees. Through the scholarship program, they have an opportunity to study at AISB and earn the prestigious IB Diploma, allowing us to prepare them for top universities world-wide. Since the program began in 1999, we have been able to provide scholar-

Dragi membri ai comunităţii AISB, Profit de aceasta ocazie pentru a va ura din suflet bun venit la Gala anuala cu licitatie organizata de AISB si PTO (Parent and Teacher Organization). Dintre toate proiectele pe care scoala noastra le-a sustinut de-a lungul vremii, acesta s-a evidentiat in mod deosebit iar noi suntem extrem de mandri si de recunoscatori atat pentru daruirea cat si pentru sprijinul acordat de catre elevii nostri precum de multi reprezentanti ai comunitatii romanesti si internationale.

Ca si in anii precedenti, PTO Auction Gala are si acum un singur obiectiv foarte important: sprijinul acordat elevilor, atat celor care deja frecventeaza scoala noastra cat si al celor care vor castiga un loc la AISB in urma sustinerii examenelor de bursa.

Pentru ca aceste obiective sa poata fi atinse, toate fondurile stranse in urma acestui eveniment, vor fi folosite in doua directii esentiale: • Programul de burse al AISB: PTO a sustinut in permanenta programul de burse al scolii noastre si a schimbat considerabil vietile multor elevi eminenti. Acesti

ships for 35 students, 34 of whom are Romanian citizens. They have excelled as valedictorians, salutatorians, service leaders, artists, and athletes, and have made a positive difference in the AISB Community.

• PTO Grant Request Fund – This invaluable program created by the PTO helps fund projects that fall outside the normal operating budget.

In past years, PTO Grants have helped fund a creative program for children through our library, provided extra instructional materials for our students and parents, and supported student-led community service programs.

I would also like to acknowledge the remarkable efforts of our Auction Gala Co-Chairs, Catalina Gardescu, AISB Manager of Admissions and External Relations, and Fabiana Papastefani, PTO President. They, together with their superb PTO committee, have created tonight’s “Little Paris” evening. We will surely enjoy an evening of fun with our friends and family and it will be an event to remember with many wonderful memories to cherish.

Best Regards, Robert Brindley Director

elevi nu ar fi putut niciodata sa achite taxele de scolarizare. Insa, datorita programului de burse ei au avut posibilitatea de a studia in cadrul scolii noastre, de a obtine prestigioasa diploma IB, si de a putea merge mai departe catre universitati de top din lumea intreaga. Din anul 1999, cand am inceput derularea acestui program, 35 de elevi dintre care 34 cetateni romani, au beneficiat de acest program. Toti s-au remarcat ca sefi de promotie, lideri ai programelor de serviciu in favoarea comunitatii, artisti, atleti sau varfuri ale claselor din care au facut parte. De asemenea, prezenta lor a avut un impact pozitiv asupra comunitatii AISB. • Finantarile PTO: Acest program nepretuit a fost infiintat de catre PTO in scopul de a finanta anumite proiecte care nu sunt prevazute in bugetul nostru anual. In ultimii ani, prin intermediul acestor fonduri am reusit infiintarea unor programe educationale creative in cadrul bibliotecii scolii noastre, am reusit achizitionarea unor materiale educative aditionale atat pentru elevi cat si pentru parinti, si de asemenea am putut sa sprijinim anumite programe de

serviciu in favoarea comunitatii initiate si desfasurate de elevi.

Doresc de asemenea pe aceasta cale sa le multumesc pentru eforturile deosebite depuse in organizarea acestui eveniment, Catalinei Gardescu, Manager de Admiteri si Relatii Externe al AISB si totodata co-Presedinte al PTO Auction Gala cat si doamnei Fabiana Papastefani, Presedinta PTO care impreuna cu neobositii membri ai Comitetului PTO sunt artizanii evenimentului “Bucharest, My Little Paris!”.

Va invit sa ne delectam in aceasta seara impreuna cu familiile si prietenii nostri si sa pastram mereu in suflet aceste momente minunate.

Cu stima, Robert Brindley Director

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Dear AISB Families and Friends,

Message from the PTO President

Welcome to our 18th Annual AISB PTO Auction Gala, our most important fundraising event.

Our Gala is such a special one: it is a first class party where all members of our huge family get together to enjoy one another’s company, be generous, and bid on the most wonderful items donated by our extremely generous sponsors.

This Gala, like others before it, is organized to collect funds to support and offer the biggest gift of all to some of the brightest kids in this town – the finest international education and a brighter future for them and not only; very importantly, it provides an opportunity to bring positive change to their... to our country: Romania. Part of the funds raised at the Gala go to supporting the AISB Scholarship Program, giving children who could otherwise not afford tuition at AISB, a chance to be part of our community and earn the prestigious qualifications that will set them up to be successful adults.

The students who earn a place at AISB through the competitive scholarship program are highly qualified boys and girls from the local community who enhance the overall level of our school as they bring with them a high degree of motivation, intelligence, community spirit and caring for others.

The PTO also funds other proactive and brilliant projects, many of which are designed, led, and implemented by our students. Through the PTO Grant Request Fund, we give our students the opportunity to expand their life experiences even further, alongside the academic program. We support a variety of student Community, Action and

Dragi familii si prieteni ai AISB, Bine ati venit la cea de-a 18-a editie a Galei AISB PTO (Organizatia de Parinti si Profesori a scolii), cel mai important eveniment organizat in vederea strangerii de fonduri. AISB PTO Gala este de asemenea un eveniment extrem de special: in primul rand este o petrecere de prima clasa unde membrii unei mari familii se aduna pentru a se bucura de compania celorlalti, pentru a fi darnici si pentru a licita pentru obiectele minunate donate de catre sponsorii nostri extraordinar de generosi. Ca si in anii trecuti, acest eveniment este organizat pentru a putea sustine si oferi cel mai minunat dar celor mai inteligenti copii din oras - cea mai buna educatie internationala, un viitor stralucitor si sansa de a aduce o schimbare pozitiva in tara lor, de fapt in tara noastra, Romania.

O parte din fondurile stranse in cadrul acestui eveniment vor fi directionate catre Programul de Burse al AISB, cu ajutorul caruia copiii ale caror familii nu si-ar fi putut permite niciodata sa achite taxele de scolarizare primesc o sansa de a face parte din comunitatea noastra si de a obtine prestigioasele diplome care ii vor ajuta sa devina adulti de succes. Elevii care vor castiga un loc la AISB in urma competitiei ce

Service projects, the AISB Library & Media Center, Destination Imagination, Mother Tongue Program, and Vampire Soccer Academy, to name a few. We also fund the Guest Artist program that brings professional artists, writers, directors, actors, and musicians into the classroom.

Furthermore, our High School kids design and implement projects that assist fellow students in the wider community of our host country, allowing them, through the PTO Grant Program, to add value and give back to the people of Romania.

Your participation in tonight’s Gala is a testimony to your commitment to education; to ensuring the best possible education and resources for the students who, now and in many years to come, will walk the AISB hallways and discover their passions in AISB classrooms. Your involvement is a demonstration of your unconditional support in building the leaders of tomorrow, and for that, we cannot thank you enough.

On behalf of all members of the PTO , I would like to again express our heartfelt THANKS to all our sponsors, our wonderful volunteers, and members of our community for their precious and continued support.

Sincerely yours, Fabiana Papastefani PTO President American International School of Bucharest

va avea loc in cadrul programului de burse sunt fete si baieti din comunitatea locala, foarte bine pregatiti care vor contribui la ridicarea nivelului scolii noastre si care vor aduce un grad inalt de inteligenta, motivare, spirit comunitar si dorinta de a-si ajuta semenii.

De asemenea, PTO finanteaza numeroase alte proiecte unice si proactive, multe dintre acestea fiind create, conduse si implementate chiar de catre elevii nostri.

Cu ajutorul Fondului de Finantare al PTO, elevii nostri au posibilitatea ca, pe langa programa academica, sa isi extinda mai departe experientele de viata. Astfel, sustinem mai multe proiecte legate de munca in folosul comunitatii, biblioteca scolii, concursul Destination Imagination, programele de invatare a limbii materne sau Academia de Fotbal Vampires. Sustinem de asemenea si Programul Artistilor fiind astfel posibil sa invitam in scoala diferiti artisti, scriitori, regizori, actori si muzicieni.

Mai mult, elevii nostri de liceu creeaza si implementeaza proiecte pentru a-si ajuta colegii din alte scoli romanesti, oferindu-le astfel posibilitatea cu ajutorul Fondului de Finantare al PTO, sa isi evidentieze valorile care se vor rasfrange in final asupra insusi poporului roman.

Participarea dumneavoastra in aceasta seara la Gala AISB PTO reprezinta o dovada a devotamentului dumneavoastra atat fata de educatie si invatatura cat si fata de dorinta de a asigura cea mai buna pregatire si cele mai bune resurse elevilor care, multi ani de acum inainte, vor pasi pe coridoarele AISB si isi vor descoperi pasiunile in clasele scolii. Nu va putem multumi indeajuns pentru implicarea dumneavoastra ce reprezinta de asemenea o dovada de netagaduit a sprijinului neconditionat in dezvoltarea liderilor de maine.

In numele reprezentantilor AISB si PTO doresc sa multumesc din inima tuturor sponsorilor, oamenilor minunati care s-au oferit voluntari si tuturor membrilor comunitatii noastre pentru sprijinul lor infinit si pretios.

Cu stima, Fabiana Papastefani Presedinte PTO Scoala Americana Internationala Bucuresti

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Thank You to our Gala Volunteers Please join us in thanking our wonderful, resourceful, tireless and enthusiastic volunteers. They spent endless hours planning, designing & decorating, organizing, liaising, contacting our generous sponsors, and putting together this wonderful event. Parents, staff, students, and former members of the AISB community all pulled together. The PTO Gala, which raises funds for scholarships and grants, couldn’t happen without the hard work of this dedicated team.

CO-CHAIRS: Catalina Gardescu Fabiana Papastefani

THE TEAM: Alexandra Kalugin Ana Miriam Martinez

Banu Demir Catalin Nicoara Chompoo Srikosai Claudia Iordache Claudia Grosu Cristina Marcu Cyntia Cedillo Despina Szavuj

Jann Brindley Jema Rahat Karen Munro Kim Vrânceanu Liz Vitchock Margritha Hofman Mario Zamfir Meghan Currier

Patricia Khalil Peter Taylor Robert Brindley Sandra Ziptzer Sanem Safi

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GENERAL AUCTION GUIDELINES 1. Upon arrival, register to receive your bid number and paddle.

3. Pay for all of your winnings* and take them with you upon departure from the Gala.

2. Use this number and paddle to bid on all items.

4. The Gala Committee will not be held responsible for any items left at the end of the evening.

SILENT AUCTION 18:00 – 22:00 LIVE STUDENT ART AUCTION

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LIVE AUCTION during dinner AUCTION RULES 1. Silent Auction bids must respect stated minimum bid and stated minimum increment, or they may be disqualified. Bids may not be withdrawn. Highest bid at 22:00 wins.

2. In case of a dispute, the Auction Committee will determine the winning bidder. The decision will be final.

3. The Auctioneer may specify a minimum bid for any Live Auction item, and may remove an item if it

doesn’t receive sufficient bids. The winner will be the highest bidder upon the fall of the Auctioneer’s gavel, and the Auctioneer will make the final decision on any dispute.

4. All bids using your number are binding offers for which you are financially responsible.

5. All items, however described, are sold “as is.” Some items have black-out dates or other restrictions, which the committee

*RON, Euro, Visa & MasterCard accepted by bankers from Raiffeisen Bank

will not mediate. All sales are final and items may not be exchanged or returned to the Gala or merchants. Some items are nontransferable.

6. You are expected to leave the Gala with all items you have won, except by prior arrangement with the Auction Committee. Any item not paid for and/or picked up within 7 days of the Gala will be forfeited.

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GALA SPONSORS

Arthur Murray Dance Centers Urban Design Associates World Class Romania

Dent Estet Clinic Distileriile Alexandrion Grup Romania Florin Voica and The Romanian Sommelier Association Mercedes Ţuca Zbârcea & Asociaţii

Albatross Travel Cafele Premiate Cameron Clinica Eliade Club Moving COSEPA Security International Del Mar Medical Center Facilitec Golf SRL Flavours Food Design Fly Go Voyager SRL Goldart Ghildus Gosselin Romania Worldwide Movers Group Happy Tour SRL Hispanitas New Concept Travel - American Express Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest Stejarii Country Club

Anonymous Educational Centre SRL Grand Hotel Perla Ciucasului Hatson Ines Metro Cash & Carry Romania SRL Proctor & Gamble Raiffeisen Bank Romania Ramada North Hotel

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Gala Entertainment BRYAN JARDINE / AUCTIONEER

PETRU CALINESCU

Mr. Bryan Jardine is a California-admitted attorney who has lived and worked in Romania since 1996. He is currently the managing partner of the Bucharest office of the Viennabased law firm Wolf Theiss.

Petru Calinescu is a versatile singer/songwriter based in Bucharest, Romania. Petru discovered his passion for music and theater during his time as a student at AISB (Graduating Class of 2005), and then went on to hone his craft at the prestigious Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, patroned by Sir Paul McCartney, which he graduated from in 2011.

Besides being a member of the Board of Trustees at AISB, Bryan has appeared as a “guest auctioneer” at a number of charity events over the years, including among others, the OvidiuRom Halloween Ball, the Friends of the National Museum of Art, the Caledonian Ball, and our very own, the AISB PTO Auction Gala, 2013: Cabaret.

CORTEZ Cortez has a passion for music! Their backgrounds in jazz, rock, alternative music and theater blend together for a great sound.

They are popular performers at Bucharest’s Music Club and the Hard Rock Cafe, and at the numerous concerts they perform throughout Romania.

Ioni Oprea Cortez - vocals Oros Pal Josef - keyboard Hunor Orth - guitar Mircea Preda - bass Mirko Grusa - drums

Petru’s music career so far has already seen a few notable achievements. He composed the official anthem for Europa FM’s 2013 charity campaign “Nu Esti Singur Pe Lume” (featuring a selection of Romania’s best-known singers).

Elsewhere, his song “Broken Heart” (performed by his former classmate Maximilian Muntean) reached the 2013 Eurovision National Semifinal stage. As a performer, Petru has twice featured as special guest singer at Loredana’s 2012 and 2013 concerts at Sala Palatului, to great reviews.

Petru will be performing at his third AISB Gala, this time alongside his lifelong friend and fellow singer Maximilian Muntean.

Contact: cortez.band@yahoo.com Facebook: Cortez Band / Trupa Cortez

MAXIMILIAN MUNTEAN Maximilian Muntean discovered his passion for music when he was a 4 year old child, while watching his father play the piano and while he listened to classical music. He has studied classical piano for almost 12 years and is a graduate of the Bucharest Art School in modern singing. Maximilian has constantly been in a continuous search for means of improving himself as a person and as an artist.

DORINA VASILASHKO

Among Maximilian’s achievements are the participation and prizes at several national and international festivals, as well as making it to the semifinals of both The Voice of Romania TV contest and the Eurovision national selections.

During his musical years, he has been part of numerous solo jazz / cabaret concerts, as well as many concerts with his colleagues in Merci Band which includes Sebastian Muntean – his brother and current lead singer at Roads Band, and Adina Raducan – recent winner of the X Factor Romania Contest. Regardless of the formula, Maximilian has received great reviews for his vocal quality and interpretation, as well as for his passion for music.

BOGDAN BARA Bogdan Bara has been a DJ since 2003. He plays all music genres so that everyone has a chance to enjoy themselves and also played music at over 200 private events.

Moldavian-born Dorina Vasilashko, from Chisinau, is a self-made singer. With her mother in Moscow, Dorina came to Romania to make a career for herself. Born into a family of artists, Dorina now performs live French songs from Edith Piaf’s repertoire, Romanian songs, and traditional Russian songs. Dorina has also recently been one of the X Factor Romania competitors and the publics’ sweetheart.

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STUDENTS’ LIVE ART AUCTION Students have been busy creating vibrant, wonderful art, generously supporting our Auction Gala time and time again with some fabulous pieces. Don’t miss these beautiful masterpieces created by our Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School students.

Thank you to our brilliant art teachers who made these donations possible and to the students for working hard during class time and beyond , to make these pieces come to life.

A1 ABORIGINAL HANDPAINTED MINI-TABLE

A8 MOSAIC CERAMIC LAMP STAND

A beautiful hand painted mini table in Aboriginal style with ochre colors, made with passion and enthusiasm by the EC3 children. A beautiful and functional piece of art!

This lamp stand and decorated shade has been lovingly decorated with colorful mosaic tiles. What an original lampshade for your home.

DONATED BY: AISB Early Childhood 3 students

DONATED BY: AISB Grade 5 students

A2 PASTEL FLOWER VASE PAINTING

A9 EGG CARTON HANGING FLOWERS

A stunning collection of chalk pastel drawings of flowers in a vase.

All individual work completed by the EC4s. This radiant and colorful work will brighten any room!

Made from recycled materials, this hanging flower arrangement will brighten up any room. The bright colors catch the eye immediately and capture the imagination with its cascading flowers.

DONATED BY: AISB Early Childhood 4 students

DONATED BY: AISB Secondary School After School Art Group

A3 ART NOUVEAU STYLE PAINTED CABINET

A10 I LOVE YOU!

A gorgeous painted cabinet with Art Nouveau-style radial pattern designs proudly made by the Kindergarten children.

DONATED BY: AISB Kindergarten students

A4 FLORAL FRENCH CHAIR A floral decorated cushion on a French style dining chair. What an original addition to your home!

DONATED BY: AISB Grade 1 students

A collection of ways to say I Love You! Done with the after school art class students, this piece reflects the different kinds of emotions you can feel when in love.

DONATED BY: AISB Secondary School After School Art Group

A11 A COLLABORATION OF LOVE A collaboration of love! This piece is made by students after school especially for the Auction Gala. They used “zentangle” patterns to create ways of expressing love.

A5 STORY SILHOUETTES PAINTED BOOKSHELF

DONATED BY: AISB Secondary School After School Art Group

A painted bookshelf with classic children’s story silhouettes. These reflect the enthusiasm and individuality of the Grade 2 artists.

A12 CUTTING DESIGN

A6 HAND PAINTED WOODEN COFFEE TABLE

DONATED BY: AISB Grade 8 Student, Noveen Fatima

DONATED BY: AISB Grade 2 students

This beautiful hand painted coffee table is made with love and creativity by the talented Grade 3 children. A useful addition to your home.

DONATED BY: AISB Grade 3 students

A7 TWIN CERAMIC COIL VESSELS These amazing pieces reflect the individuality of the children in Grade 4. One amazing piece of art work!

DONATED BY: AISB Grade 4 students

This beautiful design cut out of paper illustrates this student’s love of reading. It is an advertisement promoting books and reading while illustrating some of the student’s favorite titles.

A13 “TROMPE L’OEIL” The drawing and painting students, ‘trompe l’oeil’ reproductions of small abstract sculptures are just fabulous. Look at the amazing life-like reproductions using tonal pencil work and watercolors.

DONATED BY: AISB Grade 9 and 10 artists

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LIVE AUCTION ITEMS L1 MERCEDES-MAYBACH S-CLASS 7 DAYS TEST DRIVE

Feel the best, feel like no one else in town, with the wheels spinning on your very own dream car! Bid on one test drive experience for 7 days, with the new exclusive model from Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. You will be among the first to drive this car in Romania. The offer includes insurance and fuel, a bottle of champagne and driver during certain times.

DONATED BY: MERCEDES-BENZ

L2 DINNER FOR 8 BY EUREST

Get few friends together, pick a date and a place and call EUREST! Dinner for 8 people at the best bidder’s house, cooked and served

by Chef Ovidiu and Eurest staff. This offer does not include drinks.

DONATED BY: EUREST

L3 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY

What does it mean to be Principal for a Day? You will surely find out when you will sit on the Principal’s chair and engage in serious discussions with her, just like two Principals do! Bid on an exclusive offer for your child, giving them the chance to act as Elementary School Principal for one day of the school year.

DONATED BY: AISB

L4 LIVE COOKING WITH BUCHAREST ELITE CHEF FOA

You have only seen it on TV. Private Live Cooking with one of the best Chef’s in Bucharest – Chef FOA – for up to 10 people at the Flavours Food Academy. Come for lunch or dinner, where cooking is a real show and part of the entertainment. Guests will learn how to make a full menu under the guidance of Chef FOA. Wine pairing to go with the food, as recommended by Flavours Food Design sommelier, is included.

DONATED BY: FLAVOURS FOOD DESIGN

L5 WHEN IN ROME ...

All roads lead to Rome, they say. Well, FlyGo is definitely taking you there. Bid on a fabulous trip to Rome for two people, leaving on Friday and coming back on Sunday, with accommodation at a 5 star hotel. The offer includes Tarom plane tickets, return transfer to the hotel and back to the airport in Rome, and breakfast, as well as a bottle of champagne in the room to welcome you upon arrival.

DONATED BY: FLY GO VOYAGER

L6 TURKEY IN THE SUMMERTIME

Golden sands, sun to no end, pools, and comforts make the perfect pampered Trip to Turkey. You will be staying at the 5-star Kamir Resort & Spa Hotel in a standard room with ultra all inclusive amenities. This offer includes a Tarom flight, transfer from and to the airport in Turkey, 7 nights accommodation, airport + security fees, travel assistance at the resort, and medical insurance.

DONATED BY: HAPPY TOUR

Note: This trip must be reserved in advance. Valid in 2015 with some blackout dates. Includes economy round trip airfare for 2, and hotel accommodation with breakfast in Turkey.

L7 LA VIE EN ROSE ...

The always magnificent & romantic Paris, the Latin Neighborhood, the gorgeous streets with so much art, design, history, wonderful food and special items to buy, either in chic shops or at the famous flea markets – all this can be yours for a magical weekend.

Win this weekend for two in Paris, including: accommodation in a double room of a luxurious hotel, plane tickets, a welcome gift in your room upon arrival, and transportation from and to the airport in Paris.

DONATED BY: NEW CONCEPT TRAVEL

Note: This trip must be reserved in advance. Valid in 2015 with some blackout dates. Includes economy round trip airfare for 2, and hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris.

L17 ROMANTIC WEEKEND IN THE MOUNTAINS

The Romanian countryside and mountains have bewitched every one. Surely this weekend holiday package at the Grand Hotel Perla Ciucacului in Brasov will capture you and your beloved one!

This romantic weekend for two includes champagne on arrival, rose petals on the bed, and romantic dinners à la carte. The guests will be served breakfast in their room, enjoy a relaxing swim, and delight in horseback riding. A dress and shoes, and beauty salon treatment are also offered to the lady in the party, to prepare for an exquisite dinner on Friday, and two more days of relaxation and fun will follow.

DONATED BY: GRAND HOTEL PERLA CIUCASULUI

L19 LEGAL SERVICES

One of our most generous gifts and not to be missed as a valued service for your business. Be sure to be ready at the start of the Live Auction for this incredible opportunity: your chance to benefit from 25 hours of legal assistance in an area of your choice. Ţuca Zbârcea & Asociaţii is one of the leading high quality law firms in Romania. The firm’s clientele includes prominent international corporations, financial institutions, government and local public authorities as well as FORTUNE 500 category companies. Specialty Law services include: mergers, acquisitions & privatization, corporate & commercial, litigation & international arbitration, oil, gas & mining law, corporate tax law, PPP, concessions & public procurement, electric communications & IT, employment & pensions, insurance & reinsurance, real estate, banking & finance, capital markets & securities, competition, health care & pharmaceutical law, energy & environmental law, intellectual property, media & advertising, regulatory legal services, and shipping & transport. A network of professionals are available, including: insolvency, certified tax advisors, certified intellectual property counselors, certified mediators, and court bailiffs.

DONATED BY: ŢUCA ZBÂRCEA & ASOCİAŢİİ

L20 AMAZING HOUSE IN ITALY FOR A WEEK

Located between the mountains and the sea on the CentralEastern side of Italy, in Le Marche, this amazing house is situated in a country setting and is suitable for two people. It is a renovated, traditional farm out-building with 180 degree views of the Sibilini Mountains. This offer includes use of the pool, Wi-Fi, access to local food and wine and an opportunity to discover an untouched part of Italy.

DONATED BY: ANONYMOUS

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Indulge S9 A JEWELRY SET Stunning jewelry set from Maura Marie Design. Remarkable necklace with long stainless steel chain and a beautiful bracelet with blue and black Swarovski crystal beads.

DONATED BY: MAURA MARIE DESIGN

S10 CONSULTING SESSION Seeking advice on how to feel better in your own skin? Bid on a session of expert consulting.

DONATED BY: ASOCIATIA LUMINA SI CLARITATE

S11 - S13 RELAX AND REPLENISH Simply relax and enjoy the massages and treatments that Recumed is offering. Different types of massages – from shiatsu, to lymphatic, reflex-therapy or craniocervical, and so on.

DONATED BY: CENTRUL MEDICAL RECUMED SRL

S20 - S21 LEATHER BAG AND SHOES Give your feet a special treatment every time you wear Hispanitas Shoes. You will love the softness and the quality of the leather. And don’t forget to match your shoes with a beautiful bag.

DONATED BY: HISPANITAS SHOES & ACCESSORIES

S53 FAMILY PHOTO SESSION Make moments with your family memorable. One of AISB’s favorite photographers is offering a family photo session in a park or at the family residence. This can make a great gift for relatives.

DONATED BY: BOGDAN GREAVU

S54 - S59 BEAUTY PACKAGES This is it, we may be reborn again after all!

Ozon sauna & alpha spheres, 60 minute massage, oxygen treatment, photo-biomodulation & vacuum for 90 minutes.

Choose any of them and enjoy.

DONATED BY: CLINICA ELIADE

S75 ELEGANT WATCH

S144 FEEL ELEGANT

Shine with your beautiful Swiss-made watch on. Special, unique design with 60 diamonds, sapphire crystal glass, and a white mother of pearl dial.

Elegant and feel-good wool and silk man’s suit made of a very fine material. Perfect for your special occasions.

DONATED BY: CHRISTINA DIAMONDS

S76 WEEKEND ESCAPE Spend a weekend in a wonderful chalet which is located in Predeal. Beautiful view to the main ski slope, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in 65 square meters. You can use this option throughout the year.

DONATED BY: MUCIBABICI FAMILY

S77 SUMMER WEEKEND ESCAPE Why don’t you enjoy a weekend at the Black Sea? 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in Mamaia, with a magnificent sea view suitable for four on a weekend from June to September.

DONATED BY: MUCIBABICI FAMILY

S100 BE OVERJOYED IN BRASOV Working hard all week? Doesn’t a weekend in Brasov sound nice? Enjoy staying at Hotel Alpin, Poiana Brasov, with meals and access to the swimming pool and fitness room included.

DONATED BY: HOTEL ALPIN POIANA BRASOV

S102 BOOK LOVERS

DONATED BY: VLAD MARİS

Get Fit S14 KINETIC THERAPY & GYMNASTICS FOR KIDS & TEENAGERS Correct posture is very important, especially for your children. Among other things, let Recumed teach your child important things like the best sitting posture and how to carry a backpack.

DONATED BY: CENTRUL MEDICAL RECUMED SRL

S24 - S28 SMILE WITH CONFIDENCE One of the best dental clinics in Romania, DENTESTET, is donating vouchers for Prophylaxis, 2 dental sealants, 4 dental fillings, discounts of sapphire/ceramic braces for your child, dental treatments, and discounts on dental implants and Lumineers veneers for you.

Discover the amazing world of books!

Choose any books you love with a 500 RON voucher.

DONATED BY: DENT ESTET

S110 - S111 WEEKEND RELAXATION

Mens Sana in Corpore Sano! Bid on a great opportunity to start getting fit right away.

4 bidders will be the luckiest ones to get an annual membership to World Class gyms.

DONATED BY: MAYA’S AMAZING BOOKLAND

Don’t go too far to relax during the weekend! Ramada Hotel is offering accommodation for two at Ramada Hotel & Suites Bucharest North, a small gift for the guests, and breakfast included.

S43 - S46 WORLD CLASS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS

DONATED BY: WORLD CLASS

DONATED BY: RAMADA HOTEL & SUITES BUCHAREST NORTH

S61 - 65 TIME TO WORK OUT

S114 - S121 HATS ON!

Enjoy this state of the art athletic facility located in Otopeni. You will definitely have a good time and get in shape for the whole year.

Look your best with a fashionable hat on. One for you and one for your partner.

DONATED BY: HATSON

S143 ESPRESSO HEAVEN Bid on exquisite coffee for one year - 7 kg of different Italian Espresso blends. Coffee lovers, don’t miss this one!

DONATED BY: CAFELE PREMIATE

DONATED BY: CLUB MOVING OTOPENI

S140 AIKIDO TIME Time to learn Aikido or Kyokushin Karate.

3 months membership at a martial arts studio in the Stejarii Country Club.

DONATED BY: STEJARII COUNTRY CLUB

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S146 INTERCONTINENTAL You haven’t seen this yet – a SPA & Fitness facility on the 22nd floor, with the whole of Bucharest at your feet! Enjoy this voucher for a 1 month membership at the Health Club 22nd for 2 people.

DONATED BY: INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL

S149 NATURAL PRODUCTS FOR BEAUTIFUL YOU Get your hands on some fabulous natural products to keep you glowing. Get the best of nature in this splendid basket.

DONATED BY: FOREVER LIVING PRODUCTS ROMANIA

The Arts S40 A DYNAMIC PAINTING Make your walls come alive. Bid and win a magnificent painting called “Dancers,” and enjoy the artist’s very own and rare technique.

DONATED BY: GOLDART GHILDUS

S122 COFFEE TIME This beautiful hand crafted coffee table will make your meetings with friends over coffee special. This item comes from Second Chance Romania, an NGO striving to make positive changes for the people of Berceni Village.

DONATED BY: SECOND CHANCE ROMANIA

S129 TRADITIONAL ROMANIAN Enrich your wardrobe with the traditional Romanian “Ia,” manually embroidered on lawn cloth, with black cotton thread and decorated with beads.

DONATED BY: CHIC ROUMAINE

S130 EXOTIQUE FURNITURE Do you like different cultures? This glass topped Moroccan table, encased in white metal, with wood and bone inlay will give an exotic flavor to your home.

DONATED BY: KROMA TRADING

S131 ANTIQUE ARMCHAIR A restored mid-century armchair, upholstered in wool textures, will give a different appearance to your home.

DONATED BY: ANDA ROMAN

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S22 - S23 STORAGE FOR 3 / 6 MONTHS

S30 ITALIAN DINING @ CASA FABIANA!

When you travel internationally, all of those souvenirs add up. Gosselin group is donating 30 cubic meters of storage for your goods for 3 months and 31 cubic meters for 6 months.

Don’t miss out on this wonderful tradition.

Bid on a delicious Italian meal for four in the Pappastefani-Pezzoni’s home. Have a great time and enjoy yummy Italian dishes, delicate wine and wonderful company.

S34 SECURITY SUITCASE

S47 A TASTE OF FRANCE

Don’t spend one more minute worrying about the security of your belongings!

COSEPA is donating one security suitcase for your house / office for short absences.

No wires, no holes, no mess - simply carry your security suitcase.

You do not need to go to France to taste a variety of delectable delicacies. Enjoy your French basket, kindly assembled especially for you by the AISB Early Childhood and Elementary School Faculty.

DONATES BY: GOSSELIN GROUP ROMANIA

DONATED BY: COSEPA SECURITY INT. S.R.L.

S35 MYSTERY SHOPPER Are you looking for an honest opinion about your business? Bid on your mystery shopper and after 3 days get a detailed report about the customer & sales services at your business from a very different point of view.

DONATED BY: COSEPA SECURITY INT. S.R.L.

S36 SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM While you’re away, don’t worry about what you left at home. Bid on this 4 sensor alarm system for your home, it is a must.

DONATED BY: COSEPA SECURITY INT. S.R.L.

S103 PREMIUM MERCEDES TEST DRIVE Enjoy the comfort, space and elegance of the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class during an exclusive, one weekend test-drive (from Friday to Monday).

DONATED BY: MERCEDES BENZ

S104 PREMIUM MERCEDES TEST DRIVE If you are a dynamic person, always in search of adventure, there is a car that suits you best – the Mercedes-Benz GLA. Enjoy a one weekend test-drive with this exclusive model (from Friday to Monday).

DONATED BY: MERCEDES BENZ

S112 - S113 LEARN ENGLISH Are you still struggling with English? Do you know someone who would like to improve their English? Let’s start to learn more now from the American HeadAway and Oxford edition of books and CD’s.

DONATED BY: EDUCATIONAL CENTRE SRL

DONATED BY: FABIANA PAPASTEFANI PEZZONI

DONATED BY: AISB EC & ES COMMUNITY

S69 - S70 ITALIAN DELICACIES Bring Italy to your home by bidding on this great basket of very special cheeses, prosciutto, and other delicious delicacies.

DONATED BY: DEGUSTERIA FRANCESCA

S74 THAI DINNER Our lovely Chompoo is offering a delicious Thai dinner for two with her precious family. She is a magnificent cook and you are going to have a lot of fun in her company.

DONATED BY: CHOMPOO SRIKOSAI

S78 AUSSIE FAVORITES Glorious treats from far, far away. A gift basket full of Australian favorites offered by the Australian community at AISB.

DONATED BY: AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY

S79 ISRAELI SURPRISE Take a little bit of everything from Israel and surprise your family. Bid on the generous donation of the AISB Israeli community.

DONATED BY: ISRAELI COMMUNITY

S80 TURKISH DELIGHTS The AISB Turkish community is offering the Gala exquisite delights for connoisseurs.

You are going love the flavors and Turkish decorations in this basket.

DONATED BY: TURKISH COMMUNITY

S101 DIFFERENT TASTES If you haven’t tried truffle, it is a good chance to try it now. Truffle and truffle oil in the same box.

DONATED BY: TRUFART

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S135 AMERICAN BASKET

S66 - S67 COOL DOWN

Enjoy a basket of hard to find American food favorites!

Summer is close and cool drinks are awaiting! Coca Cola is offering a retro cooler together with an animated character Polar Bear soft toy. While you are enjoying your cool refreshments, your child can play with his/her new toy.

DONATED BY: AMERICAN COMMUNITY

S145 EXQUISITE DINING EXPERIENCE Invite your special one to a very elegant venue and exceptional dinner. Bid on this voucher for a Dinner in Modigliani Pasta e Carne Restaurant, at Intercontinental Hotel; also have a bottle of wine on us!

DONATED BY: INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL

Relaxation S38 SPA RITUAL SESSIONS Bid on 10 vouchers for 10 spa ritual sessions and unwind after a hard day.

DONATED BY: DEL MAR SPA

S39 SPA RADIOFREQUENCY SESSIONS Bid on 10 vouchers for 10 spa radiofrequency sessions, you deserve it!

DONATED BY: COCA-COLA HELLENIC

S105 – S109 LOOKING GOOD & FEELING GOOD Bid on great baskets full of Procter & Gamble products. Save on shopping time and get wonderful items for Him, for Her and for the Family!

DONATED BY: PROCTER & GAMBLE

S136 WINE FRIDGE CABINET

Exclusive aged brandies and whiskeys for your tasting pleasure. Donated by Alexandrion Group, this unique assortment of drinks will honor any dinner.

DONATED BY: LIEBHERR ROMANIA SRL

DONATED BY: ALEXANDRION GROUP

S147 DRESS & SKIRT

S52 LUXURIOUS WINE BASKET

By Cristina Staicu, directly from London, easy and organic, tailor made summer wear.

DONATED BY: CRISTINA STAICU

DONATED BY: DEL MAR SPA

DONATED BY: STEJARII COUNTRY CLUB

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Good Times S31 HEINEKEN BY THE BARREL Spring is coming, get ready for the barbecue parties. Don’t forget the beer.

Heineken is donating 20 barrels of beer.

DONATED BY: HEINEKEN

S1 - S8 REAL GIFT BASKETS

S32 – S33 PURITY FROM THE BOTTLE

Generous gift baskets from Real Supermarket. Go away for the weekend, and let Real take care of your shopping with these baskets… get one… or more!

DONATED BY: ROMAQUA GROUP BORSEC

DONATED BY: REAL SUPERMARKET

S60 CHILDREN’S FASHION Skirts, t-shirts, hoodies and trousers made of natural fiber cloth, for boys and girls.

DONATED BY: ALPHABET DESIGN CLOTHES

The liqueur of gods! Treat yourselves as kings and queens with this lovely wine basket of Magnums, Cuvée, Cabernet, and more!

DONATED BY: AVINCIS WINERY

S81 A BOTTLE OF HEAVEN

S138 MELT THE STRESS AWAY Couples Indulgence in a VIP room for 90 minutes. Hmmm… that sounds out of this world!

S48 BASKET OF SPIRITS

Store all of the exquisite wine already purchased at this Gala in a beautiful wine storage cabinet/fridge that will offer a magnificent display in your house.

Beauty simply comes from water and your body needs a quality one. Romaqua is donating 30 bottles of Borsec Mineral water.

S37 A DELICATE TASTE… Unique Zapaca Rum, aged above the clouds at an altitude of 2300m, from 6-25 years. Aged in barrels which before contained bourbon sherry, Pedro Ximenez, wine and brandy. The resulting liquid is a perfect balance of sweet, spicy and fruity.

DONATED BY: SC PP DISTRIBUTORS ROMANIA

A wow for the cognac lovers! A boxed 30-Year-Old Lheraud Cognac donated by Peter Taylor.

DONATED BY: PETER TAYLOR

S85 – S99 READY FOR A WINE FESTIVAL If you are passionate about wine, you are going to love this: 15 different companies are donating several unique bottles of fine drinks. Choose the one you like and bid for it.

FACILITITATED BY: SOMMELIER FLORIN VOICA

S124 – S127 MURFATLAR WINE & WINERY TOURS The European award winner Romanian winery, Murfatlar, offers their exceptional fine wines and tours. The wine collection will go fast, so bid already!

DONATED BY: MURFATLAR ROMANIA SA

S128 TUBORG BEER 432 Bottles of Romania’s favorite beer.

There’s enough for every day of the year, or a month of BBQs with your friends.

DONATED BY: UNITED ROMANIAN BREWERIES BEREPROD

S132 – S133 LACERTA WINES If you are looking to complete your collection of fine wines, bid on these from Lacerta.

DONATED BY: LACERTA WINE

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Fun Times S15 – S19 PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS Get your partner and enjoy the private dance lessons of the renowned Arthur Murray Dance Academy. 4 private lessons and a group class are on offer. Party at the end!

S51 PRIVILEGED ESCAPE

S137 WEEKEND JOY

A wine tasting tour will be a great experience for those who like weekend travel.

Avincis is offering one night accommodation at the Avincis Winery in a lovely room with great view of the vineyard.

Take your kids with you and enjoy your weekend at Stejarii Country Club. One weekend family access (2 parents + 2 kids)

DONATED BY: AVINCIS WINERY

S68 NIGHT OUT Exceptional dinner for four at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

DONATED BY: CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL

DONATED BY: ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE ACADEMY

S71 – S72 GOLF LOVERS

S29 ENJOY A BOTTLE OF WINE IN A COSY ATMOSPHERE

Fancy learning golf? Bid on various combinations of memberships and plans, private lessons together with your family or for your child, as well as a 1 month membership to Facilitec Golf.

Invite your friends for a cozy outing at Don Cafe Brasserie and enjoy your bottle of wine with your cheese or your meal. Here are 15 vouchers for you to enjoy!

DONATED BY: DON CAFE BRASSERIE PIPERA

S41 CHOCOLATE FUN FOR KIDS If you are looking for a different kind of activity for your children, you have come to the right place. A too-good-to-be-true chocolate experience and workshop, kindly donated by Heidi Chocolate.

DONATED BY: HEIDI CHOCOLATE

S42 BOWLING PARTY FOR KIDS Organize a great birthday party in the Baneasa Bowling Alley. Choose a Saturday or Sunday morning and throw a party for 15-20 kids with snacks and refreshments included.

DONATED BY: BANEASA SHOPPING CITY

S49 WINE TASTING TOUR Have a great experience touring around Romania and tasting delicious wines from different vineyards. Two places in a wine & cultural tasting tour - organized for a minimum of four people, for 6 nights / 7 days, anytime in 2015. Great opportunity if you love sophisticated wines and want to see Romania from a different perspective – off the beaten tracks of the regular tourists.

DONATED BY: ALBATROSS TRAVEL AGENCY

S50 PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR Take your camera and learn, together with an enthusiastic group of people, how to take professional photos. One place in a photography tour of Romania, accompanying a famous Italian photo artist – Iago Corazza, during 27 June – 03 July 2015.

Great photo lessons, amazing places to visit, wonderful people to meet. Don’t miss out!

DONATED BY: ALBATROSS TRAVEL AGENCY

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DONATED BY: FACILITEC GOLF

S73 GOLF FOR KIDS A good golfer would never let their children pass on an occasion like this. Bid on a 12 month membership for your child which includes 5 private lessons.

DONATED BY: GOLF FACILITEC

S82 IT’S TOP SOMMELIERS TIME! Spend 2-4 hours with each of the 5 top Sommeliers in the country, observing their mesmerizing job, learning what and how to smell, tasting delicious wines on different days. At the end of the course, a Sommelier De Honour certificate will be awarded.

DONATED BY: ACCEPT HORECA

S83 – S84 A MAGIC EVENING WITH CHEFS Dinner for two, cooked at your home by famous Chef Nico Lontras & Chef Jony Susala, with ingredients offered by Rare Foods, offering a magic evening of very fine food and a special bottle of wine offered by Sommelier Florin Voica.

DONATED BY: RARE FOODS

S123 EXPLORE ROMANIA Custom tour for you and 7 friends to discover Romania (covering a 300 km radius).

This tour comes with a knowledgeable English & Romanian speaking tour guide who will surely mesmerize you with amazing facts about our host country.

DONATED BY: TWIN TOURS

S134 JAZZ… JAZZ For the jazz lovers: a performance for two hours at any chosen location / event / home. Why wait, throw a party now…

DONATED BY: JAZZ CUBE

DONATED BY: STEJARII COUNTRY CLUB

S139 MONTHLY FAMILY ACCESS Bid on a monthly pass to Stejarii Country Club for you and your family.

DONATED BY: STEJARII COUNTRY CLUB

S141 STREET DANCE, LATINO OR BALLET Bid on any of these dance styles and be on the dance floor all night.

DONATED BY: STEJARII COUNTRY CLUB

S142 BALLROOM JUST FOR YOU Planning to celebrate a special occasion?

Use Stejarii Ballroom and enjoy the environment of this elegant Country Club.

DONATED BY: STEJARII COUNTRY CLUB

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VEGETARIAN MENU Guacamole salad on a beetroot Carpaccio bed, and homemade salt & rosemary pastry Duo selection of pesto lasagna, near a creamy risotto with Porcini mushrooms and green asparagus

FISH MENU Avocado salad with shrimps Involtini of Sea bass fillet poached in cream and white wine, served with creamed leek sauce

MEAT MENU Home smoked duck breast, Foie Gras, and lentil salad Butter-herb crusted Veal chops with Anna potatoes and broccoli flan

DESSERT Chocolate mousse pyramid with chili and lemon sorbet Several Choices

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The Gala Volunteers would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our sponsors.

This event would not be possible without their support.

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METRO Cash&Carry Romania opened its first store in October 1996, being the first company on the Romanian market to introduce the cash&carry system. At the moment, the company operates 32 self-service wholesale stores around the country.

METRO Cash&Carry Romania offers its professional customers complete business solutions (extensive selection of top quality products at competitive prices, adapted services, specialized trainings etc).

To further strengthen the partnership with its professional customers, the company opened in 2008 the Gastronomy Competence Center and the Traders Competence Center; moreover, in 2010 launched METRO Punct (a new cash&carry store format ) and in 2012 opened METRO Office Direct, the first online store in the cash&carry field in Romania, which later changed its name to METRO Magazin Online.

Beginning with March 2012, METRO Romania launched LaDoiPaĹ&#x;i, a customer support programme tailored to help the existing independent small shops.

As of May 31st, 2012, METRO Romania launched De-ale noastre programme, a premiere on the Romanian market, which consisted in the support of the local vegetables producers, with the vegetables resulted traded in the METRO Cash&Carry Romania store network.

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CITY COMPASS & ROMANIA INSIDER43,

Winery: 1A, Valea Caselor Street, 245700, Drăgășani, Vâlcea County, Romania Tel: +40 751 199 420 avincis.vinuri@avincis.ro www.avincis.ro

Tel: +40 734 611 223 office@citycompass.ro office@romania-insider.com

Office: 15, Grigore Romniceanu Street, District 5, 050574, Bucharest, Romania

Tel. Florin Ivan: +40 745 012 900 Tel. Alexandru Dan: +40 724 898 039 contact@accepthoreca.ro www.accepthoreca.ro

Pache Protopopescu Boulevard Floor 7, Apartament 26 (intercom 26) Bucharest, Romania

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BĂNEASA SHOPPING CITY

42D, Bucuresti-Ploiesti Road, District 1, Bucharest Tel: +40 21 306 55 05 Cell: +40 752 010 199 Fax: +40 21 306 06 58 office@baneasashoppingcity.ro www.baneasashoppingcity.ro

ALBATROSS TRAVEL

Str. Ardealului nr. 9, Sect. 1, Bucharest Tel: 021.221.9558 office@albatross-travel.ro www.albatross-travel.ro

CLINICA ELIADE

36, Mircea Eliade Boulevard, District 1, Bucharest Tel: +40 374 48 88 88 Mobile: +40 744 54 44 45 office@clinicaeliade.ro www.clinicaeliade.ro

CLUB MOVING

ALIRA

23A, Polona Street, Otopeni, Ilfov County

194, Calea Grivitei, Floor 2, District 1, 010753, Bucharest

BOGDAN GREAVU PHOTOGRAPHY

Tel: +40 216 372 273 Mobile: +40 748 298 771 Fax: +40 216 372 271 www.alira.ro

Tel: +40 724 575 831 bogdan@bogdangreavu.com bogdangreavu.com twenty9studio.com

Tel: +40 213 115 011 office@clubmoving.ro www.clubmoving.ro

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ALPHABET DESIGN

10, Bucuresti Nord Street, Global City Business Park, Building O23, Voluntari, Ilfov, 077190, Bucharest

3, G. Muzicescu Street, District 1 Tel: +40 726 710 033 office@acbc.ro www.acbc.ro

CAMERON

1, BP Hasdeu Street, Campina, Romania

Tel: +40 21 202 19 65 Mob: +40 726 696 530 www.coca-colahellenic.com

Tel: +40 244 306 615 www.c-a-m.com

ANDA ROMAN

42, Grigore Alexandrescu Street, District 1, 010626, Bucharest Tel: +40 21 318 80 12 anda.roman@andaroman.ro www.andaroman.ro

CAFELE PREMIATE

64-66, Fortunei Street, District 1, 012878 Bucharest Romania Tel: +40 728 188 188 simona.diaconescu@cafelepremiate.ro www.cafelepremiate.ro

CENTRUL MEDICAL RECUMED

33, Grigore Alexandrescu Street, District 1 Bucharest

COSEPA

13A, Motilor Street, corp A, District 3, Bucharest Tel: +40 21 242 07 54 office@cosepa.ro www.cosepa.ro

CRAMA GIRBOIU

17/6, Orhideelor Street, Focsani, Vrancea Tel/Fax: +40 237 232 079 office@cramagirboiu.ro www,cramagirboiu.ro

ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE CENTERS

Tel/Fax: +40 21 367 48 75 Mobile: +40 742 354 442 info@recuperare-medicala.ro. www.recuperare-medicala.ro

ASOCIATIA LUMINA SI CLARITATE

CHIC ROUMAINE

CRAMA ATELIER

Luminita Baltaretu Tel. +40 726 136 664 baltaretuluminita@gmail.com www.luminitabaltaretu.ro

Tel: +40 736 435 150 chicroumaine@yahoo.com www.chicroumaine.com

Tel: +40 751 109 601 Tel: +40 724 529 513 M1@cramaatelier.ro www.cramaatelier.ro

87, Nicolae Caramfil Street, Floor 2 District 1, Bucharest Tel: +40 722 876 876 office@arthurmurray.ro www.arthurmurray.ro

ASOCIATIA SECOND CHANCE ROMANIA 3, Nottara Street, Bucharest Tel: +40 726 173 643 Mobile: +40756 129 994 cosmina@secondchanceromania.ro www.secondchanceromania.ro

CHRISTINA DIAMONDS Băneasa Shopping City, G round Floor, on Glam Street

Tel: +40 754 217 643 office@christinadiamonds.ro www.christinadiamonds.ro

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL

1, Poligrafiei Street, 013704, Bucharest Tel: +40 21 244 00 34 reservations@crowneplaza.ro www.crowneplaza.ro

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CUCINA BORGHESE

DIOLASTILIS

FACILITEC GOLF SRL

Tel: +40 21 313 11 19 Mobile: +40 733 933 933 www.cucinaborghese.com

Tel/Fax: +40 26 841 81 67 Mobile: +40 745 140 599 contact@diolastilis.ro www.diolastilis.ro

Tel: +40 374 717 024 +40 374 717 025 www.stejariicountryclub.ro

DEGUSTERIA FRANCESCA

DISTILERIILE ALEXANDRION GROUP

Tel: +40 21 313 99 08 Mobile: +40 749 555 000 www.iregalidifrancesca.ro

Tel: +40 21 405 11 00 Fax: +40 21 405 11 99 office@alexandrion.ro www.alexandrion.ro

Tel: +40 744 777 043 office@flavours.ro www.flavours.ro

DEL MAR MEDICAL SPA

DONCAFE BRASSERIE

FLORIN VOICA

Tel: +40 743 286 825 office@delmarmedspa.ro www.delmarmedspa.ro

Tel: +40 753 222 111

Tel: +40 723 816 622 florinvoica@yahoo.com info@somelieri.ro

33, Jean-Louis Calderon Street Bucharest

181, Lungă Street, Brașov, 500059

Stejarii Country Club, 14, Jandarmeriei Street, District 1, Bucharest

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FLAVOURS FOOD DESIGN

19A, Nicolae Grigorescu Street, 0113974 Otopeni, Ilfov

17, Pipera- Tunari Boulevard, 077190 Voluntari, Ilfov County

82-92, Nordului Road, Entrance A District 1, Bucharest

9, Elena Vacarescu Street, District 1 013931 Bucharest

41, Erou Iancu Nicolae Street, Voluntari Ilfov County

President of the Romanian Sommelier Association®

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DEMMERS TEEHAUS

9, Academiei Street, District 1, Bucharest Tel: +40 21 310 33 96 170, Calea Dorobanţilor District 1, Bucharest Tel: +40 31 438 2297 office@demmer.ro www.demmer.ro

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EDUCATIONAL CENTRE

FLY GO VOYAGER

Tel: +40 21 311 05 56 / +40 21 310 49 70 Fax: +40 21 311 05 57 educationalcentre@oxford.ro www.educational-centre.ro

Tel: +40 21 313 08 66 info@fly-go.ro www.fly-go.ro

EGEROM

FOREVER LIVING PRODUCTS ROMANIA

27, Biserica Amzei Street, Bucharest, District 1

2, Occidentului Street, District 1, Bucharest

15 Aviatorilor Blvd., Bucharest (T) 021 222 11 08 / (M) 0744 60 20 20 (E) office@dentestet.ro / office2@de4kids.ro (W) www.dentestet.ro / www.de4kids.ro

14, Industriilor Street, District 3, Bucharest

DELIGHTS BEAUTY CLUB

EL PUERTO IBERICO

116, Caraiman Street, District 1, Bucharest

61-63, Calea Dorobanti, Bucharest

Tel: +40 21 222 75 00 Cell: +40 766 610 720 contact@beautyclub.ro www.beautyclub.ro

Tel: +40 21 210 01 90 Cell: +40 735 042 546 contact@elpuertoiberico.ro www.elpuertoiberico.ro

Tel: +40 726 141 214 www.galeriaoccidentului.ro

DOMENIILE SAMBURESTI

EUREST

GOLDART GHILDUSh AUCTION HOUSE

Tel: +40 21 210 78 82 +40 21 210 78 83 +40 21 210 78 84 Fax: +40 31 030 30 01 contact@eurest.ro www.eurest.ro

Tel: +40 21 312 31 67 / +40 21 314 98 23 office@golart.ro www.goldart.ro

EXOTIQUE

GOSSELIN GROUP ROMANIA

3, Aviatorilor Boulevard, District 1Bucharest

Tel: +40 21 256 50 74 Fax: +40 21 256 50 81 office@egerom.ro www.egerom.ro

Tel: +40 21 222 89 23 Fax: +40 21 222 89 24 / +40 21 233 35 62 office@foreverliving.ro www.foreverliving.ro

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Office: 20, Ion Slatineanu Str., District 1, Bucharest Tel: +40 21 211 14 15 Fax: +40 21 211 14 16 Winery: Campu Mare Village, Commune of Dobroteasa, Olt County Tel: +40 249 469 180 Fax: +40 249 469 181 office@samburesti.com www.samburesti.com

DOMENIILE TOHANI

Office: 17, Londra Street, Bucharest Tel: +40 747 297 483 Winery: Gura Vadului Prahova County, Romania Tel: +40 244 251 231 Fax: +40 244 251 260 office@domeniiletohani.com www.domeniiletohani.com

8B, Soldat Ilie Serban Street, District 4, Bucharest

40B, Pipera-Tunari Boulevard Tel: +40 723 653 313 Mobil: +40 771 698 925 office@exotique.ro www.exotique.ro

GALERIA OCIDENTULUI

11, Occidentului Street, Bucharest

7 bis, Ion Luca Caragiale Street, Bucharest

20, Tamasi Street, Building 2A, 07000 Buftea, Ilfov County, Romania Tel: +40 311 020 665 Fax: +40 311 040 696 romania@gosselingroup.eu www.moving.gosselingroup.eu

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GRAND HOTEL PERLA CIUCASULUI

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL

Tel: +40 26 836 56 00 +40 26 836 56 03 Fax: +40 268 365 612 office@grandhotel-perlaciucasului.ro www.grandhotel-perlaciucasului.ro

Tel: +40 21 310 20 20 www.intercontinental.com

MERCEDES BENZ

4, Nicolae Bălcescu Boulevard, 010051 Bucharest

110A, Tarlungului Street, Tarlungeni, Brasov

15-23, Bucuresti-Nord Road, Henley Building Floors 3-5, Swan Office & Technology Park 077190, Voluntari, Ilfov Couty Tel: + 40 21 200 45 55 www.mercedes-benz.ro

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HAPPY TOUR - FCM

JASMINE FLORIST

METRO CASH & CARRY ROMANIA SRL

Tel: 021-267-4269 Pipera Store Tel: 021-410-0545 Opera Store jasmine.flori.gmail.com www.facebook.com/FlorariileJasmine

Tel: +40 31 423 41 41 www.metro.ro

Bd Pipera-Tunari, 65

68-72, Polona Street, Polona Business Center, Reception 2, Floor 4, District 1, Bucharest Tel: +40 21 307 06 00 Fax: +40 21 307 06 40 office@happytour.ro www.happytourgroup.ro www.happytour.ro

51, N Theodor Pallady Boulevard, Building C6 Frame A, District 3, Bucharest

JAZZ CUBE

HATSON

1, Calea Bucurestilor, 075100, Otopeni, Ilfov County

MINELI BOUTIQUE

112, Calea Victoriei, & 43, Smardan Street Bucharest

Contact: Johnson Jacob jjacob@aisb.ro

Tel: +40 21 352 65 58 Fax: +40 21 352 65 61 office@hatson.ro www.hatson.ro

Tel: +40 753 112 408 Tel: +40 753 112 410 contact@taisa.ro www.taisa.ro L

HEIDI

LACERTA WINERY

87, Biruintei Boulevard, Pantelimon 077145, Ilfov County, Romania

MUCIBABICI FAMILY

434, Fintesti, RO-127392 Buzau County

Mr. George Mucibabici gmucibabici@deloittece.com

Tel: +40 21 200 69 99 Fax: +40 21 200 69 79 Mobile: +40 746 220 178 chocoworld@heidi-chocolate.com www.heidi-chocolate.com

Tel: +40 37 860 02 44 office@lacertawinery.ro www.lacertawinery.ro

HEINEKEN ROMANIA

LIEBHERR

MURFATLAR ROMANIA

tel: +40 372 163 701 fax: +40 372 163 798 info.lro@liebherr.com www.liebherr.ro www.liebherr.com

Winery: 1, Murfatlar Street, 905100, Murfatlar, Constanta County, Romania Tel: +40 24 170 68 50 office@murfatlar.com www.murfatlar.com

11-15 Tipografilor Street, S-Park Building Floor 4, Wing A2-L, 013714, Bucharest Tel: +40 21 202 77 00 office@heineken.ro www.heinekenromania.ro

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HISPANITAS

MARIS MADE TO MEASURE

Tel: +40 757 017 414 (Baneasa store) Tel: +40 729 005 318 (Online store) office@hispanitas.ro www.hispanitas.ro

Tel: +40 742 866 848 office@maris-mtm.ro www.maris-mtm.ro

7, Basarabilor Street, Ploiesti

Office: 7-9, Pecetei Street, 2, Pajura Blvd., Bucharest Tel: +40 21 667 28 90

61-63, Horia Closca si Crisan Street, Floor 3, Office 1-9, West Side, 075100, Otopeni, Ilfov County, Romania

NEW CONCEPT TRAVEL AMERICAN EXPRESS

7, Bruxelles Street, Bucharest

4, Gh. Bulugea Street, 020184, Bucharest Tel: +40 21 231 70 71 office@newconcepttravel.com www.newconcepttravel.com

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HOTEL ALPIN

500001 Poiana Brașov, Brașov, Romania Tel: +40 268 262 343 Fax +40 268 262 435 contact@hotelalpin.ro www.hotelalpin.ro

MAURA MARIE DESIGN

OKY DOKY

121, Erou Iancu Nicolae Street, Villa 1, Pipera

mauramariedesign@gmail.com www.facebook.com/pages/Maura-Marie-Design/536106846433504

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Tel: +40 21 269 06 69 Cell: +40 733 870 077 www.okydokyvip.ro

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INES

2-6, Virgil Madgearu Street, District 1 014135 Bucharest Tel: +40 316 202 020 Fax: +40 316 202 099 office@ines.ro www.ines.ro

MAYA’S AMAZING BOOKLAND Elena Iordache: Tel. +40 723 317 717 / +40 720 146 876 mayasamazingbookland@gmail.com www.org.usbornebooksathome.co.uk/MayasAmazingBookland/

PARMAFOOD

115, DE (Drum de exploatare), 1, Sos. Centura Vest, Dragomiresti Vale Commune, Dragomiresti Vale Village, llfov County Tel: +40 37 211 98 00 Fax: +40 37 211 98 36 www.parmafood.ro

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391, Calea Văcăreşti, Floor 4, Section 1, District 4, 040069, Bucharest

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ŢUCA ZBÂRCEA & ASOCIAŢII

RAREFOODS

PEPSICO

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4-8 Nicolae Titulescu Road, Ameria House, West Wing, Floor 8, District 1, 011141, Bucharest

www.rarefoods.ro

Tel: +40 21 204 88 90 office@tuca.ro www.tuca.ro

Tel: +40 37 237 71 00 Fax: +40 21 337 32 72 bucharest.office@pepsico.com www.pepsico.ro/ U

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REAL HYPERMAGAZINE, SRL

Tel: +40 727 647 926 www.facebook.com/PhiiLoungeRestaurantCigarClub

www.real-hyper-magazine.ro

PPD ROMANIA

ROMAQUA GROUP BORSEC

UNITED ROMANIAN BREWERIES BEREPROD

51N, Theodor Pallady Boulevard, Bucharest

89-91, Calea Floreasca, Bucharest

27, Unirii Boulevard, Block 15, Stair 2 Floor 1, Apartment 24, District 5, Bucharest Tel: +40 21 205 50 00 www.tuborg.ro

24, Alexandru Donici Street, Floor 4 District 2, 020479, Bucharest

52, Bucuresti Noi Boulevard, Disctrict 1, Bucharest www.romaqua-group.ro

Tel: +40 372 715 034 / +40 372 715 035 Fax: +40 21 313 05 61 / +40 21 313 05 63 www.ppd.com.ro

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PRINCIPE DE AZAHAR

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VALENTIN VALCAUAN

SALON PORTRE

5A, Trandafirilor Street, Băile-Herculane 325200, Caraș-Severin

6, Zambilelor Street, Brasov

Contact: Iulia Fiest iuliafiest@yahoo.de

Tel: +40 744 455 844 salonportre@yahoo.com www.salonportre.ro

Tel: +40 734 711 731 / +40 757 635 323 contact@principedeazahar.ro www.principedeazahar.ro

PROCTOR AND GAMBLE

SERVE

VINARTE

Tel: +40 21 301 1110 Fax: +40 21 242 4770 www.pgbeauty.ro

Tel: +40 723 625 667 +40 21 222 84 56 Fax: +40 21 222 32 57 serve@serve.ro www.serve.ro

Tel: +40 21 323 38 03 Fax: +40 21 322 92 44 www.vinarte.ro

9-9A, Dimitrie Pompeiu Boulevard Building 2A, District 2, 020335, Bucharest

43 Nicolae Filipescu, District 2, Bucharest

48-50 Pastorului Street, District 2, Bucharest

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RADISSON BLU HOTELS & RESORTS

STEJARII COUNTRY CLUB

WELLNESS CUISINE

Tel: 021.311.9000 www.radissonblu.com

Tel: +40 744 332 283 www.stejariicountryclub.ro

Tel: +40 31 432 87 83 Cell: +40 721 662 114 +40 730 390 228 www.wellnesscuisine.ro

TRUFART

WORLD CLASS

Calea Victoriei 63-81, Sector 1, 10065 Bucharest

2, Progresului Street, District 5, Bucharest

14, Jandarmeriei Street, District 1, Bucharest

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RAMADA HOTEL & SUITES BUCHAREST NORTH 44A, Daniel Danielopolu Street District 1, Bucharest

103, Erou Iancu Nicolae Street Jolie Ville, Top Floor, Bucharest

Contact: Alexandru Radu Rughinis radu.rughi@gmail.com

Tel: +40 731 832 299 www.worldclass.ro

Tel: +40 21 407 52 19 reservations@ramadanorth.ro www.ramadanorth.ro Y

RAIFFEISEN BANK

246 C, Calea Floreasca Sky Tower, Disttrict 1, Bucharest Tel: +40 21 306 3002 Fax: +40 21 230 0700 centrala@raiffeisen.ro www.raiffeisen.ro

TWINS TOURS

YNNEGAL

Gianina Olaru Transport Coordinator Tel: +40 788 484 213

www.facebook.com/ynnegal www.ynnegal.blogspot.ro

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