BLOOMFEST BALL March 1, 2024 Invitation

You are invited to the 2024

BLOOMFEST BALL

Friday, March 1, 2024, 6-9 PM

The Loft at 8th Avenue, Portland

DINNER, DRINKS, AND FUN TOGETHER to honor these outstanding people Kelly Murphy & Les Schwab Tires Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) Oregon Elaine Lees Rachel DeRosia Stacey Parker

and to raise funds to make life a lot better for children and adults living with disabilities and for seniors and Veterans in urgent need right now.

BLOOMFEST BALL Friday, March 1, 2024

The Loft at 8th Avenue, Portland, Oregon

Tickets: $125 per person Tables of Eight: $1,000

RSVP HERE

6 PM: Reception & Silent Auction 7 PM: Dinner 8 PM: Program, Live Auction, and Special Opportunity Suggested Attire: Business/Cocktail

Can’t attend?

Make a donation here please!

Thanks to everyone who came to last year’s BLOOMFEST BALL and helped us honor Josh Reynolds & Alpenrose, Jan & Bruce Whitaker, Ardyce Moore, and The Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm

THANK YOU

PLEASE JOIN US THIS YEAR FOR MORE FUN TOGETHER & TO HONOR THE FOLLOWING OUTSTANDING PEOPLE:

Kelly Murphy & Les Schwab Tires For Kelly’s outstanding leadership and long-time commitment to mobilizing Les Schwab Tires, year after year, to help children in need feel included, valued, and engaged in living life to its fullest. For Les Schwab Tires’ outstanding 25+ year partnership and dedication to funding scholarships for children with disabilities so that they can experience the life-changing joys, friendships, and unparalleled opportunities to grow, learn, and play at our summer camps each year.

JOIN US IN PRESENTING KELLY MURPHY AND LES SCHWAB TIRES WITH THE ARDYCE MOORE LIFETIME PHILANTHROPIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) For their outstanding 60+ year partnership of year-round volunteer service, philanthropic support, and dedication to making life a whole lot better for children and adults living with disabilities, and for seniors and Veterans in urgent need of help with employment, housing, and knowing that they matter and are cared about. For their commitment to always showing up and supporting at any time and in any capacity, for making such a significant difference in the lives of so many, and especially those most in need.

JOIN US IN HONORING ESA OREGON WITH THE MIRACLE PARTNER AWARD

Elaine Lees Instead of fully retiring when she had every right to after a very demanding career, she took on a major volunteer project, joined our Board, and soon after agreed to take on the leadership role of serving as our Board Chair. She brought world-class training opportunities to our staff.

What a gift it was to have her as our leader and to benefit from her indelible sense of humor, grace, wisdom, and dedication to making life a whole lot better for the children and adults, seniors, and Veterans we serve.

Stacey Parker For being that person who quietly and single-handedly always comes through and shows up, year after to year, to do whatever it takes to help raise funds to make life better for the children and adults, seniors and Veterans we serve. For year after year, amassing a growing legion of volunteers from Old Navy, the Gap, and Banana Republic stores to host our BLOOMFEST sales (all week long!) and inspire so many people to purchase tulip bouquets to help the people we serve. For being a force for good who never wants anything in return and who works so hard, year-round to help others, even with all she has on her plate.

Rachel DeRosia For over a decade, Rachel has been a major part of the heart and soul of BLOOMFEST. Every year, even months before we start planning the next BLOOMFEST, she is one of the first to reach out to ask when it will be because she wants to start getting her colleagues from PGE to sign up to volunteer and to secure locations throughout PGE’s sites to set up BLOOMFEST sales. She has single-handedly raised over $60,000 through her volunteer leadership and wholehearted, never-ending dedication to helping improve the lives of the children and adults, seniors and Veterans we serve.

The following is a teaser for what you can bid on and possibly win at the 2024

BLOOMFEST BALL LIVE AND SILENT AUCTIONS ON FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2024

Your support will provide opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to attend camp , and access to training, employment, and housing services for individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and older adults in need right now.

What you can bid on and possibly win at the 2024

Friday, March 1, 2024

A Get-a-Way to Bend, Oregon A two-night stay at the Oxford Hotel where you will enjoy four-diamond hospitality and lavish, eco-friendly amenities you won't find anywhere else in Bend.

Also includes a Wanderlust Tour and Dinner for Two.

Opening Bid: $150

What you can bid on and possibly win at the 2024

Friday, March 1, 2024

A Seven-Night Cruise for Two to Your Choice of The Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, or Canada/New England on Holland America Lines

A guided white-water rafting trip for six (the whole boat is for you and your guests) on your choice of these rivers: North Santiam, McKenzie, Clackamas, Deschutes, or North Umpqua.

Opening Bid: $300

Sky Dome Glamping at the Grand Canyon A three-night stay in a luxury sky dome for epic stargazing, sunrises, and sunsets, and for exploring one of the seven wonders of the world.

Opening Bid: $2,400 Glamping in the Grand Canyon is a beautiful memory that will forever remain in my soul.

I felt so at peace, inspired and excited to spend my day hiking and then rest at the Clear Sky Resort.

Best vacation in a long time.

-- Linda Hamilton (who won this experience at last year’s BLOOMFEST BALL)

What you can bid on and possibly win at the 2024

Friday, March 1, 2024

Additional items to bid on and win at the BLOOMFEST BALL Live & Silent Auctions include: A Keys Massage

Knot Springs Spa

Adrift Hotel

McMenamins Hotel

Alderbrook Resort & Spa

Megan Babcock Clarity Coaching

Benchmade Knives

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Columbia Sportswear

Oaks Amusement Park

Danner Boots

Pittock Mansion

Eastmoreland Golf

Ponzi Winery

Ecliptic Brewing

Portland Art Museum

Elk Grove Winery

Portland Trail Blazers

Everybody’s Brewing

Stoller Wine Group

Forsining Watches

Thea’s Organizing Services

Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant Tillamook Creamery Hair 2 Adore

Trail Distilling

Ilahe Winery

Wanderlust Tours

In-N-Out Burger

Westward Whiskey

Kate Spade

Willamette Valley Winery

Killdeer Distilling

Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm

We’d love your help with getting even more items for our auctions. Please email bloomfest@or.easterseals.com

Our Board of Directors & CEO Alan Crouch | Board Chair

The BLOOMFEST Planning Committee

Jennifer Sandberg | Board Vice Chair

Alan Crouch

Theresa Carey-Brill

Jeff Ruby | Board Treasurer

Jennifer Sandberg

Shari Young

Diane Rivera | Board Secretary

Jeff Ruby

Jasmine Mone

Meghan Bradley-Bussell | Board Member

Diane Rivera

Dan Bold

Kirsten Kays | Board Member

Meghan Bradley-Bussell Kathryn Gerhards

Ryan Lunden | Board Member

Kirsten Kays

Danielle Gibson

Levon McMullen | Board Member

Ryan Lunden

Kristen Rantz

Ardyce Moore | Board Member

Levon McMullen

Alexis Neumann

Sharon Toncray | Board Member

Brad Betcher

Ellen Catania

Sharon Toncray Kristen Rantz | President & CEO

OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDE TO THESE OUTSTANDING SPONSORS WHO MADE GIFTS TO UNDERWRITE THE COSTS OF BLOOMFEST 2024 SO AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE OF YOUR DONATIONS WILL BRING LIFE-CHANGING DISABILITY SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING PROGRAMS TO AS MANY CHILDREN, ADULTS, SENIORS, AND VETERANS IN NEED AS POSSIBLE THIS YEAR:

To purchase tickets, tables, or space in the program for a message to the honorees, or to make a straight donation to support our BLOOMFEST 2024 campaign,

please click here. Thank you!

A non-profit organization proudly serving Oregonians since 1947, thanks to the generosity and commitment of people who give to help children and adults with disabilities, as well as seniors and Veterans in urgent need, live much better lives. www.easterseals.com/Oregon Our Federal Tax ID: 93-0386885

Phone: 503-228-5108 Questions? Call or send an email to bloomfest@or.easterseals.com