25th ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT AUCTION BRIGID COLLINS FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER Events Center at Silver Reef Saturday, March 14th, 2015
AUCTIONEER
Tracy Olney Reader: Jenn Lockwood
Thank you for joining us on this special evening of fun and charitable giving. Your generous participation tonight will truly make a difference in our community. Page 2
THIS EVENING’S EVENTS 5:00
Registration & Silent Auction Raffle Sales & Appetizers
6:20
Black Silent Auction Closing Silver Silent Auction Closing Gold Silent Auction Closing
6:40
Dessert Dash Bidding Dinner
7:10
Welcome & Recognitions Dessert Dash Grand Raffle Drawing Live Auction Fund a Child
8:45
Farewell
All proceeds will benefit the children and families served by Brigid Collins as we carry out our mission to break the cycle of child abuse. Page 3
AUCTION SPONSORS
Phil Starr Page 4
AUCTION SPONSORS
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AUCTION SPONSORS
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BRIGID COLLINS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pete Wolkin - President Jim Bergquist - Vice President Kathryn Resnick - Secretary Ann Clark - Treasurer Jenn Mason, Sally Chapman Becky Connor, Liz Sowers, Francie Chalmers, MD Raina Clark, Dawn Landau Associate Board Members: Kelli Linville, Bill Elfo Will Reichardt
WHATCOM ADVISORY BOARD: Kristin Swan, Gail Knops, MD
Gary Simon, Sandra Simon, Pam Sankey Susan Bradbury, Bob Warshawer, Amanda Dwyer Bill Attebery, Myles Donnelly, Ian Linterman, Alan Stein, Galie Jean-Louis, Mary Ellen Shields SKAGIT ADVISORY BOARD: Tracey Levine
Mary McGoffin, Paula Plumer Sheriff Will Reichardt, Theresa Luvera Max Collette, Jim Bergquist, Alvin Shim Francie Chalmers, MD
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2015 AUCTION COMMITTEE AUCTION CHAIR & LIVE AUCTION Kathryn Resnick
SILENT AUCTION Michele Evans
DESSERT DASH Carter Stewart
DECORATIONS Doug Bestle
SPONSORSHIP Ann Clark
COMMITTEE Brad Tuininga, Amber Abjornsen, Sandi Robb Becky Connor, Lisa Jackson, Dawn Landau
AUCTION VOLUNTEERS Amanda White, Torhil Ramsay, Kari Miller Mike and Misty Parker, Jessica Larsen, Francie Chalmers Kitty Todd, Sharon Yonally, Katie Garner-Jewett Brianna Flott, Jennifer McGhee, Melanie Patterson Jessica Juarez-Wagner, Kelly Bashaw, Heather Swift Ollie Patsch, Cindi Geri, Louise Strandoo, Danika Frank Bruce Stuart, Alkisti Psillos, Kara Duff-Dings, Sydney Starks
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2015 TABLE SPONSORS KCPK Trucking, Chris & Astrid Newell Barron Smith Daugert PLLC, Lisa Jackson Amanda & Nathan Dwyer Kathryn D. Resnick, Attorney At Law KeyBank, IMCO
A special thanks to Sheena for sharing her story tonight and helping all of us realize just how much our support really matters.
AUCTION ESSENTIALS Your bid number is on your bid card. Please use your number to bid in the Silent Auction, Dessert Dash, Raffle and Live Auction. SILENT AUCTION: You may bid by writing your bid number opposite the amount you wish to bid. Press hard: you are making two copies. You do not have to fill in the next line; skip ahead to the amount you wish to bid. The next bidder must bid a higher amount to be successful. Silent Auction Guaranteed Purchase: If you really want an item, write your bid number in the Guaranteed Purchase box and the item is yours. The Silent Auction bidding stops when closing is announced. Any bids made after that time are considered invalid. (continued on p. 10)
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ESSENTIALS Continued
DESSERT DASH: Your table will want first choice in selecting your dessert for the evening. Each guest will have a Dessert Card and each table a Dessert Envelope. Follow the lead of the auctioneer. She will instruct you to write your bid number and donation amount on the Dessert Card. This amount will be automatically added to your receipt for the evening. One guest at each table will gather the cards and total them on the front of the Dessert Envelope. We will do the rest. The totals are ranked from high to low and desserts are selected in order. The table with the highest donation total receives first choice of a dessert plus champagne. LIVE AUCTION: Please feel free to come up and carefully look over all of the Live Auction displays from the time the doors open until the start of the Live Auction. To bid in the Live Auction, hold your bid number up high for the auctioneer or bid spotter to see. OTHER INFORMATION: All sales are final. Your final bid is a legal contract to buy. The auctioneer’s decisions are final. All items must be paid in full tonight. We gladly accept cash, checks, MasterCard, and VISA. We regret that we are not able to offer delivery or storage of any of your auction purchases. Please arrange to take your auction purchases home with you tonight. Please do not remove any items from the Silent Auction tables. To redeem your purchases, pay for them at the cashier’s table. If you purchase a service, arrangements for the service are to be made between the Purchaser and the Donor. Unless otherwise stipulated, gift certificates expire one year from tonight. Each bidder assumes all risks and hazards related to items obtained at the auction. Each bidder agrees to hold harmless from any liability arising there from Brigid Collins, its elected and appointed officials, members and employees, the auctioneer, and all donors to the auction. Please be generous in your bids. All proceeds go to support Brigid Collins’ programs and services. We hope you enjoy this evening full of fun and charitable giving. Thank you for attending our auction! RAFFLE: All proceeds benefit Brigid Collins. Tickets will be sold tonight only, between 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Raffle winners will be announced prior to the Live Auction and ticket holders must be present to win.
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SILENT AUCTION DONORS Alpine Landscape Amanda & Nathan Warner Amjay Screen Printing Anonymous Anthony's Restaurants Anytime Fitness Avenue Bread & Deli Barre 3 Bay City Supply Bella Seafood Bellingham Art Bellingham Bay Acupuncture Bellingham Bells Baseball Club Bellingham Country Gardens Bellingham Theatre Guild Ben Mann Binyon Vision Center Birch Equipment Black Drop Blessings Salon Spa Borthwick Jewelry
Carole Slesnick Casa Que Pasa Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen City of Bellingham-Office of the Mayor Community Strength Painters Cruisin Coffee Dakota Art Store David Garets Deming Speedway Downtown Emporium Eclipse Bookstore Fairhaven Bike and Mountain Sports Fairhaven Gold Fairhaven Runners & Walkers Fairhaven Toy Garden Fairhaven Village Inn Fanatik Bike Co. Favinger Plumbing Film Is Truth
THE BRIGID COLLINS BENEFIT AUCTION This year marks Brigid Collins’ 25th Anniversary of protecting our children and building the future. Community supporters have contributed over $1.4 million dollars since 1995 through Brigid Collins’ annual auctions. Thanks to the support of auction participants, Brigid Collins has grown from serving approximately 80 families in 1994 to an organization serving approximately 2,000 families each year.
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SILENT AUCTION DONORS Five Columns Restaurant Galbraith & Kimberley Pediatric Dental Gary Baker Glass Mountain Studios Great Harvest Bread Greenhouse Growing Washington Hamann's Gallery Hardware Sales Honey Salon Ideal John Merrill Kelly's O'Deli Catering Kelsie Arvidsun Kids Northwest Klicks Running and Walking Launching Success Learning Store Louis Auto Glass, Inc. Lulu...Wonderful Things Mallard Ice Cream & Cafe Max Collette Works Merrilee Photography Mount Baker Theatre Nooksack River Casino North Bellingham Golf Course Old Town Cafe Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Otion/Brambleberry
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Park Bowl Pepper Sisters Residence Inn Robeks Samson Estates Winery San Juan Sailing School Sandy Paws Seasons Fashions Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa Sirena Gelato Skylark's Hidden Cafe & Wine Parlour Sojourn Something Different Salon Stampadoodle Superfeet Worldwide, Inc. The Bellingham Herald The Chrysalis Inn and Spa The Garden Room The Loft Salon The Woodhouse Wine Estates Turner Photography Upfront Theatre VacationLand RV Village Books Westside Pizza Whatcom Farmers Co-op Whatcom Sports Commission Windows on the Bay Events Wrist Rocks Zoom Zoom Espresso & Forte
IN RECOGNITION OF OUR FOUNDING BOARD MEMBERS Mary Ellen Shields, MD Stephen Paus Carlotta Jarratt Mac Setter Michael Tyers Barbara Rofkar Jim Hansen Lurina Ford
2015 TABLE CAPTAINS Pete Wolkin, Jim Bergquist, Key Bank, Kathryn Resnick Andy Stampley & Dave Carr, Becky Connor, Sally Chapman, Dawn Landau Liz Sowers, Francie Chalmers, Julie Rose Lisa Jackson, Alcoa, Marsha Alan, Mary Ellen Shields Mo West, Amanda Dwyer, Meg Metzger, Melana Schimke KCPK Trucking, Kirsten Barron, Eric Richey, Tracey Jaeger Byron Manering, Astrid Newell, Phil Simmons, Bill Elfo Christine Parkes-Groom, SPIE, Sue Mahar
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DESSERT DASH FOR HOME All proceeds help foster children find safe homes.
Thanks to our Dessert Donors who created a delightful array of desserts. Colophon CafĂŠ Gypsies and Gingersnaps Lighthouse Bar and Grill Keenan's at the Pier Pure Bliss Lynden Dutch Bakery Mallard Ice Cream Rocket Donuts Mount Bakery Cupcakes Like it Sweet Haggen Avellino Anthony's Hearthfire Grill The Loft Dawn & Barry Landau Safeway
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Anthony's at Squalicum Harbor Giuseppe's Al Porto Fred Meyer Icing on the Cake Avenue Bread Liz Sowers Cheryl Erickson Ann Clark Becky Connor Jenn Mason Jim Bergquist Francie Chalmers Sally Chapman Shari's Greg Adler
Grand Giveaway Raffle Only 199 tickets are available for $25 each. The winner of the raffle receives $1,000 to take as a credit on their auction purchases. That’s right, for the price of a $25 raffle ticket, the winner potentially wins a grand, a thousand dollars, worth of credit toward their auction purchases. All proceeds from the raffle go to provide support services for foster and adopted children and their foster/ adoptive parents through Brigid Collins’ Foster Vision program.
SILENT AUCTION PROCEEDS Every $75 raised in our Silent Auction provides an at-risk child and their family with a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) parenting education session. This highly acclaimed program has been proven to build strong parenting skills through hands-on, one-on-one coaching with a parenting specialist. Families who need this intensive intervention have found it available at Brigid Collins for over eight years.
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BRIGID COLLINS FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER The mission of the Brigid Collins Family Support Center is to break the cycle of child abuse. Our goals are that the children we work with will not become victims of abuse and for those who have been abused, that it will never happen again. Based on research and our own experience, we know if our families effectively use community resources to build their strengths and address their issues, if they reduce their degree of isolation, and if they improve their family management and parenting skills, child abuse will be less likely to occur. These are outcomes we strive for in all of our programs. In 2014, approximately 2,000 families received support from our prevention and treatment programs and benefited from more than 31,000 contacts made with them directly or with other service providers on their behalf. Parents and children frequently share their gratitude for the positive and lasting difference our services have made in their lives. Prevention works, treatment heals, and your support builds strong families. Together we are breaking the cycle of child abuse.
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Live Auction 2015
Live auction proceeds will support the ‘one stop’ child-friendly services at the Children’s Advocacy Center. The Children’s Advocacy Center provides legal advocacy, child interviews, medical evaluations, investigation team staffings, family support, and therapeutic services for children who are abused. The Center also provides education and prevention services.
Child abuse hurts. Our community response shouldn’t. Thank you for your support!
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LIVE AUCTION 2015 1 Cookies for a Year Whether it's the sweet rush of chocolate or the warm delight of cinnamon snickerdoodle, there's nothing like that first bite of a fresh baked cookie. Enjoy that sweet indulgence every month with this package! Once a month, for an entire year, your family or staff will receive a personal cookie delivery. We'll bring two dozen fresh baked treats right to your doorstep. Delivery within Whatcom or Skagit Counties only. Delivery must be scheduled in advance. Expires 3/15/16. Donated by The Brigid Collins Board of Directors
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2 Rock On! For those about to rock, we deliver. Just in time - a thirteen yard load of 5/8� driveway dressing gravel. Perfect for driveways and landscaping.
Delivery valid in Whatcom County only. Expires 3/14/2016. Donated by Cowden Gravel & Ready Mix, Inc.
Value: $375
3 I Love This Wine! Board Favorites From Cabernet to Chardonnay – this collection of 12 wines handpicked by the Board of Directors will not disappoint. Add an excellent 2012 Francis Coppola Cabernet or Sonoma 2013 Old Vine Zinfandel to your collection. Experience the wines board members are raving about. Donated by The Brigid Collins Board of Directors
Value: $360
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4 Whidbey Island Excursion Nestled in the waters of the Puget Sound, Whidbey Island is known for its peaceful views. This weekend offers the best of Whidbey at a waterfront three bedroom retreat. Enjoy a 2 night stay for up to 6 people. Walk the trails, explore the beach or shop and dine in nearby Coupeville. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Must call in advance and subject to availability. Pet friendly. Expires 3/14/16. Donated by Jim & Andrea Clay
Value: $800
5 Sucia Island Cruise Spend a day cruising on a luxury yacht through the picturesque San Juan Islands to Sucia Island, the crown jewel. Ranked as one of the top boating destinations in the world, Sucia’s pristine coves and bays display the natural beauty of the area. Lunch and refreshments provided. Date of trip is September 12, 2015. Maximum of 20 people. Donated by NW Explorations and Windows on the Bay Events
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6 Silver Reef Overnight Enjoy an overnight stay and steak dinner for two at the Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa, an award winning steakhouse and hotel. An easy way treat yourself and someone special, this fabulous dinner wins the prize. Accommodations include a deluxe guest room. Stay up late in the casino with drinks, or turn in early for great night’s sleep. Excludes New Year's Eve and Valentines Day. Maximum amount of room gift certificate is $149 and dinner gift certificate is $150. Alcohol and gratuity not included. Change not given. Certificates do not include spa or casino services. Expires 3/14/16. Donated by Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa
Value: $300
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7 Rib Dinner for 8 Ribs done right. Nothing beats Flo’s secret sauce smothered on smoky barbecued ribs for a memorable summer get together for 8. Invite colleagues, friends, out of town visitors or family over for a full spread of ribs, beans, potato or macaroni salad and dessert. Enjoy the hosting without the cooking. Winner provides beverages, dishes, a grill, and 7 people to dine with you at your home. Must live in Whatcom County. Expires 3/14/16. Donated by Flo Simon
Value: $450
*All values are retail approximations. Consult your tax advisor for tax-deductible amounts. All items expire March 14, 2016 unless otherwise indicated.
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8 Get Messy! Summer Crab Feast for 10 Sweet and delicate, tender and just plain delicious! You and nine friends will gather at a scenic beachfront house on Lummi Island for an all-you-caneat fresh crab dinner, great wine and Mount Baker views! Valid weekends only. Call by June 1st to make reservations. Date and time to be mutually arranged with donor. Expires 8/14/16. Donated by Chuck & Karen Cooper
Value: $2,000
9 Joyful Rain: A Children’s Art Piece Whimsical and energetic, this painting celebrates the return of color after dark days. Handcrafted by children participating in art and treatment services at Brigid Collins, this piece offers us all a ray of hope. Donated by the children of Brigid Collins
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10 Lopez Island Vacation Enjoy a 7-night stay on Lopez Island. Crossing the Sound to this quiet, friendly island will quickly take you away from hectic daily life. Stay in a classic twobedroom beachfront cottage, perfect for two adults and two youth. Spend your days beachcombing, dining in the village, browsing galleries, cycling or relaxing with a good book. Available June 1st through September 30th, 2015. Dates to be mutually agreed upon with donor. No smoking or pets allowed. Maximum of 5 people. Donated by David Mauro
Value: $1,225
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11 Turn Winter into Sunshine: Exclusive RCI Resort Luxury and sunshine await you at the Mizner Place at Weston Town Center, a top ranking RCI timeshare resort in Florida. Spend a week in this amazing 2bedroom unit which comfortably sleeps 8 people and comes with a full kitchen. Includes one king-size bed, one queen bed and two pullout queen beds. The resort is conveniently located in the heart of Weston, a south Florida spa, tennis and golf community. Within steps of your front door are restaurants, shopping, and nightlife located at the Town Center Shoppes. And if there is another destination you’ve been dreaming of— exchange this stay for anywhere in the world. Unit available the second week of January, or can be exchanged for one-week timeshare exchange through RCI, at tens of thousands global destinations at any time during the year. Expires 3/14/16. Airfare not included. Donated by Marinko Kordich & Darla DeFrance
Value: $1,000
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12 Private Wine Tasting for 6 Flamboyant...oaked...bright...toasty...charcoal. What do these words all have in common? It's not a winter barbecue with Tom Jones. These are all popular terms to describe wines. Join Dr. Warren Taranow to learn about the art of wine tasting. Three couples will spend an evening with Warren as he shares his extensive wine collection along with his exuberant passion for the complexities and joys of fine wines. Be prepared to taste unique wines perfectly paired with appetizers. Guaranteed to be a memorable evening. Date to be mutually agreed upon with donor. Expires 3/14/16. Donated by Dr. Warren & Marybeth Taranow
Value: $600
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13 Pike Place Fish Experience… Help Your Team Fly The Pike Place Fish Immersion Experience is a leadership training and team-building opportunity you won’t forget. You and 19 colleagues or friends will spend an early morning behind the counter as guest fishmongers at the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market. After tossing a few fish, be transformed by a half-day leadership workshop led by Jim Bergquist, founder of bizFutures Consulting Co., a global transformational consulting, coaching and training company founded in 1983. The Pike Place Fish Market is perhaps Jim’s most wellknown client. The extraordinary performance culture he helped them shape is now the subject of top business studies, books, and training videos. Fresh off conducting leadership trainings for Shell Oil Company and Verizon, Jim will work with participants to learn the technology of "Empowering people and organizations to create extraordinary, breakthrough results!" Date and time to be mutually arranged with donor. Expires 3/14/16. Donated by bizFutures Consulting, Jim Bergquist and the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market
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14 “That’s Amore!” Italian Holiday What’s not to love about Italy? Take the trip of a lifetime to the “bel paese” or “beautiful country”. Spend a full week on the central Adriatic coast exploring fine culture, countryside and cuisine. Stay in a traditional stone farmhouse renovated into two spacious independent apartments. Choose either apartment, each able to accommodate 4 to 6 adults plus 2 children. Ciao! Offer valid until 12/31/16. Available except during July & August 2015 and July & August 2016. Available Saturday to Saturday. Airfare not included. Non-smoking. Donated by Margaret Jahn & Mark Lindenbaum
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15 African Photo Safari Embark on a South African Photo Safari for two in southern Maputaland conservation area, the same location where I Dreamed of Africa was filmed. Spend six days & six nights in your choice of the Zulu Nyala Game Lodge, Heritage Safari Lodge, or the Nyati Lodge. These luxurious settings, including elegant colonial or stunning stone-and-thatch hilltop rooms, brim with the finest comforts and hospitality. Cool lounges, wide verandas, swimming pools, and tennis courts will make your camp experience a true pleasure. This package includes two photo excursions per day in open game-viewing vehicles, entertainment, and tastefully prepared buffets three times a day. Airfare not included. Expires 3/9/16. Donated by Zulu Nyala Group
Value: $4,950
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16 Fund a Child Open your heart to a child who needs you. $50 pays for services like therapy and support groups. These sessions help children overcome abuse and give them the start they need in life. Special video presentation of Sheena, recipient of services at Brigid Collins Family Support Center.
17 Collins and Cosmos (for Chicks) A dash of mystery, a twist of elegance. Put on your little black dress and a fun pair of heels for ladies night out at Barry and Dawn Landau’s ocean view home. Watch the sunset as you sip a Tom Collins paired with creative appetizers. Great conversation, some really good laughs, this sassy summer soirée is a great way to spend time with the gals. Party will be held September 18, 2015 weather permitting. Cocktails and appetizers provided. Only 50 tickets available for this ladies’ night. Donated by Dawn Landau
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18 Bowling at the Bachman Mansion Don’t miss this opportunity for a classic bowling party with 9 friends or family members at the original estate of legendary rock star, Randy Bachman of the worldfamous band Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO). The Bachman Mansion, a 16,000-square-foot home built on 30 acres in Lynden in 1976, not only was the primary residence for Bachman and his family, but also welcomed famous guests including the Beach Boys’ Bruce Johnston. This memorable mansion party includes bowling, pizza, beer and soft drinks. As the BTO song says, “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet”. Dates to be mutually agreed upon with donor. Additional guests may attend for $50 per person donation. Expires 3/14/16. Donated by Summit Place Assisted Living
Value: $500
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19 Samish Island Beach Getaway Enjoy a 3-night stay at this Padilla Bay cabin on Samish Island. The cabin features beautiful views, sleeps 6 people, and the beach is just outside the door. There are plenty of games, kayaks and cabin has Wi-Fi and TV. Take the break you deserve. Pet friendly. Dates to be mutually agreed upon. Unavailable June 3-10th and August through Labor Day 2015. Donated by Dr. Francie Chalmers & Gail Smith
Value: $600
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20 Escape to Porsche Townsend Enjoy beautiful, sweeping views of Admiralty Inlet and the activity in the shipping lanes, Mt. Baker, and Point Wilson Lighthouse from the Admiralty View Guest Studio in Port Townsend. Accommodations include a queen bed, large bathroom with shower, furnished kitchenette and private entrance and offstreet parking. Located in the heart of Port Townsend's Morgan Hill area, the historic downtown area is an easy 15-minute walk away—or drive over to Fort Worden State Park. This excursion includes a great car—just for the fun of it. Yours for a three-day-weekend – a Porsche, Cayman, Boxter or Cayenne. What a great way to get away, relax and have fun. Admiralty View Guest Studio accommodations expire November 30, 2015 and dates must be mutually agreed upon. Porsche drivers must be at least 23 years old, have a WA State driver’s license and proof of insurance. 300 miles included and additional miles may be arranged with donor at $.75 per mile. Call in advance to reserve. Porsche available for the weekend Friday noon until Monday noon. Reservation and Porsche type subject to vehicle availability. Vehicle cannot be driven on any race track or at a race event. Expires 3/1/16. Donated by Robert & Carol Middelburg and Roger Jobs Motors Inc.
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21 Queen for a Day Take the day to treat yourself as the Queen you are! This package includes 5 hours of professional house cleaning provided by a two-person team and 6 hours of the best childcare in Whatcom County! Plus a $100 gift certificate to Sandalwood Salon and Spa. What a rejuvenating way to spend the day. For Merry Maids housecleaning service, a free pre-service in-home consultation is required and cleaning gift certificate is valid until 5/31/15. For Bellingham Nanny Connection, winner must have a contract for services on file at no additional cost and certificate valid until 1/30/16. Donated by Bellingham Nanny Connection, Merry Maids and Sandalwood Salon and Spa
Value: $710
22 Outdoor Movie Night & BBQ You haven’t met barbecue until you’ve met the Moose. Enjoy delicious slow smoked pork shoulder and hot dogs for kids (plus anything else you’d like to throw in) and host 10 of your friends for a classic cook-out before enjoying a backyard movie. Movie equipment set-up, take-down and pick-up are included. Equipment and supplies include a HD projector, DVD player, 6’ x 7’ screen (or movie can be projected on an outdoor wall), professional quality sound and movie of your choice. Must schedule at least one month in advance. Valid 5/1/15 to 10/1/15. Donated by Jamie Garza & Katie Rose and Amanda & Nathan Warner
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A Special Thanks To the DONORS and SPONSORS of Brigid Collins for their solid support and confidence in our organization and for helping us build the capacity to truly make a difference in our community. To the BOARD OF DIRECTORS of Brigid Collins for their ability to see a future when all children in our community are well nurtured and safe, and for their willingness to work hard to make it happen. To the many ADVISORY BOARD and PAST BOARD MEMBERS here tonight who continue to show their dedication and commitment to our mission. To the STAFF of Brigid Collins for their dedication to our mission to break the cycle of child abuse and for the exceptional service they provide for our families. To the VOLUNTEERS of Brigid Collins for their compassion, courage, flexibility, and willingness to give their time to make this a better place for those in need. To the FAMILIES OF BRIGID COLLINS’ STAFF AND BOARD for their support of our mission and their continued willingness to “lend a hand”. To the FAMILIES who have participated in Brigid Collins’ programs for the amazing work they have done to build healthy families.
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