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Platinum Propellor: $10,000

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Scott and Emily Wolfe

Machine Maniac Patron: $8,000

onsors

The Harms Family

Golden Gear Patron: $3,500 Integrated Pain and Neuroscience Peony Ryan and Kuffa Jones

Victorian Visionary: $2,500

Catherine and Bradford Walker Grandparents of Claire, Nora, and Oliver Wolfe James P. Raymond Jr. Foundation J.W. Drennan LLC Julien and Christina Worms

Aerial Adventurer: $1,500 New Orleans Record Press The Primke Family Three Fire Farms

Bronze Benefactor: $1,000

s r In-kind dono Ben Jaffe Moto Julia Tipitina’s

Perrone & Sons, LLC St. James Cheese Co. Hufft Marchand Hospitality

Charles Carlson Jessica Marasco Illes McCormick & Company Tommy and Jennifer Barr The Trucks/Stone Family Victoria Z Photography

Brass Benefactor: $750

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Jessica Denis Joseph Vogel Preservation Hall

Table of contents Sponsors & In-Kind Donors .................................................................. 2 Run of Show ......................................................................................... 3 A Note from Soirée Co-Chairs ............................................................... 4 A Note from the Head of School ............................................................ 5 Thank you to EB’s 2023-2024 Board of Trustees ............................. 5 Live Auction Items .................................................................................. 7 Silent Auction Featured Items ........................................................ 8-13 New Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman .................................... 8 One-week Vashon Island Waterfront Getaway .......................... 9 Hotel St. Vincent Staycation with Meal .................................... 10 Windsor Court Staycation with Breakfast ............................... 10 Tickets to Les Misérables and Dinner ..................................... 10 Wine Class for Eight at The Independent .............................. 10 Sunset Sailboat Cruise on Lake Ponchartrain ...................... 11 Family Photography Session ..................................................... 11 Three Yoga Classes with Lollie Jensen ................................. 11 Featured Art ....................................................................... 12-13 A Note from the Director of Advancement ....................................... 14

Run of show 6:00 Patron Party 7:00 Doors open to Tipitina's 7:00 - 8:45 Live music by Secret Six Jazz Band 8:45 Live auction,

followed by DJ set by Ben Jaffee 11:00 Soirée ends, followed by unofficial

after party at Ms. Mae's

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e f t r o n om soiré s A r i e co-cha Le Tour du Monde: Gearing for the Future will be a night to remember, thanks to your unwavering support and dedication. We are elated to see our steampunk dreams come to fruition and hope that we can revel in a night where we can all enjoy camaraderie, laughter and delight.

As the gears and cogs of our event turn with precision, we recognize that “team work makes the dream work.” The success this evening has been a collective endeavor, and we would be remiss not to express our profound appreciation to our exceptional committee chairs and dedicated committee members. Your vision, diligence, and tireless commitment brought this fantastical event to life, and for that, we are eternally grateful.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the PA leadership for helping us reach and exceed our event goals. Your support was pivotal in making this endeavor a reality.

Our beloved EB teachers, you are the wind in our sails, guiding us through uncharted waters. Your dedication extends beyond the classroom, as you generously volunteer your time and support our auction. We understand the value of your time, and we are humbled by your commitment to our community.

At the heart of our magnificent soirée is Chef and fellow parent, Adrienne Flament Resh. Adrienne, not only do you bring your culinary wizardry to our children daily, but you have now generously shared your delectable creations with our community. We relish the opportunity to indulge in the culinary delights our children are so fortunate to savor everyday.

As we reflect on this splendid night and the collective effort that made it possible, we are reminded of the power of unity, dedication, and community spirit. Your belief in our mission and your support have propelled us forward, and we look ahead with optimism and gratitude, ready to embark on this magnificent adventure together. Thank you for spending this remarkable evening with us, and let the adventure begin!

— Emily Wolfe and Christy Worms

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A note from the head of school

Academic Excellence in French Education

Bienvenue à tous à la Soirée 2023 de l’Ecole Bilingue!

Soirée is one of my favorite nights of the year because it is an opportunity for parents, grandparents, staff, and special friends of Ecole Bilingue to come together for an exciting night out full of great food, great entertainment, and fantastic company.

We owe a debt of gratitude to this year’s soirée chairs, Emily Wolfe and Christy Worms, for their vision and all of their hard work in hosting this event, which is no small feat. Tonight could not be possible without the parent volunteers who make up Emily and Christy’s committees. Merci du fond du cœur!

The school has grown so much in its short life span and has rooted itself as a premier program within the city’s educational landscape. Much like tonight’s theme, Gearing for the Future, the successes of our school soirées and Fêtes are leading drivers to the essential funds needed to continually improve and elevate our classroom resources and cultural programming.

What you see tonight is made possible because of parents—parents with passion and purpose for an even greater future for Ecole Bilingue. EB’s soirée is a physical manifestation of the spirit of our school community and is unlike any other in the city.

The success of tonight is a direct result of the efforts of our parent community, and I am confident that what we see tonight is the strength in parent leadership working collaboratively with our school leadership. Together, there is no limit to our success!

Let us propel forward!

— Pierre-Loïc Denichou

Thank you to the 2023-2024 board of trustees Julien Worms, Chair Scott Wolfe, Vice Chair Charlotte Meade, Secretary Edwin Dennard, Treasurer

Gionne Celebi Michael Henderson Alissar Kellow Helen LeBourgeois

Dauphine Sloan Bradford Walker Andrew Ward Andrew Lapeyre, Honorary Trustee 5

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n o i t c u a e v i L Principal for a Day

Value: Priceless!

One lucky student will get to walk in the shoes of our Head of School, Pierre-Loïc Denichou.

Our student principal for a day will open the school, get an inside view of the executive office, visit classrooms, help prepare the weekly newsletter, attend a business lunch, and help in many other important activities of the day! Must be scheduled before the end of the 2023-24 school year.

Private Dinner by Chef Adrienne

$1,500 Value

School Lunch for a Year

$1,150 Value

Parking Spot No. 1

$1,000 Value

Parking Spot No. 2

$1,000 Value

Wine Wall

$2,500 Value

Includes a private dinner for six in your own home prepared by renowned Chef Adrienne Flament Resh. Must be scheduled at a mutally agreed upon date; expires November 4, 2024.

One lucky student will win free school lunch for the entire 2024-2025 school year!

Win one reserved parking space in the parking lot from January 15, 2024 through November 4, 2024! Can be used during the school day; not guaranteed on weekends or vacations.

Win one reserved parking space in the parking lot from January 15, 2024 through November 4, 2024! Can be used during the school day; not guaranteed on weekends or vacations.

Twelve cases of wine

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$7,000 Value

New Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman — Walnut Wood with Black Vicenza Leather Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. When the set was introduced in 1956, there was nothing like it, and there is still nothing to equal it. The Eameses’ modern take on a nineteenth-century club chair has not only endured for more than 50 years, it has become one of the most significant furniture designs of the twentieth century—instantly recognizable and enduringly fresh.

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t i e d m e r s u t fea $4,000 Value

One-week Vashon Island Waterfront Getaway Win a one-week stay at our serene waterfront home on Vashon Island, a mere 20-minute ferry ride from Seattle. This getaway is available any week excluding June 1 - September 1, and Thanksgiving week.

Dive into kayaking and other water sports in the pleasant months of May and September, cozy up by bonfires on cool nights, and trek through the island’s picturesque hiking trails.

With breathtaking views around every corner and the potential for Orca sightings in certain months, bid now to unlock a Pacific Northwest adventure while backing a worthy cause.

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$700 value

Hotel St. Vincent Staycation with Meal Enjoy a two-night stay and a $200 food and beverage credit.

$1,260 value

Windsor Court Staycation with Breakfast Enjoy a two-night stay and breakfast for two.

$800 Value

Tickets to Les Misérables at the Saenger and Dinner Two Grand Suite tickets to Les Misérables at The Saenger and $200 gift card for dinner at Zasu. Valet parking pass and club access included. Winner can choose their show date and time. Show runs January 30 through February 4.

$350 value

Wine Course at The Independent For wine lovers, both consumerlevel and those entering the wine or hospitality trade who have limited wine knowledge, this is for you.

This course provides a full day of Level 1 instruction with your wine educator Joanne Close DipWSET on Independent Wines. See (bidpal or online auction) for full description.

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s e c n e i r e p x E $500 value

Sunset Sailboat Cruise on a 48’ Beneteau on Lake Ponchartrain Bring your family (two families max) or adults only (eight max) for drinks, snacks, and a beautiful evening sail across the Lake. Date must be mutually decided upon by the Meade family and the winner.

$500 value

$375 value

Family Photography Session

Three Yoga Classes with Lollie Jensen

Full lifestyle family photography session shot at home or on location! 45 minutes, with 40-50 final, edited, high resolution images on a personalized online gallery for you to download, print, and share as you’d like.

Three private or semi-private classes with local teacher, Lollie Jensen.

These classes are perfect for absolute beginners to intermediate level students. Classes can be used as privates or for small groups up to five.

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$3,000 Value

Cage It. Crack It. Cradle the Candle.

32” x 42” original painting by Catherine Walker; acrylic paint on canvas.

$2,000 Value

Painting by RJ Raizk 24” x 36” acrylic, pigment, plaster, and gloss medium.

$1,000 Value

The Three Amigos 22” x 28” silkscreen by George Rodrigue. Designed in 2010; Open Edition including the Rodrigue Estate Stamp.

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$800 Value

Your Garden or Mine Pair of 12”x12” signed original paintings by New Orleans artist Amy Neill.

Oil and acrylic on canvas.

$250 Value

Petunia the Landmark 16” x 32” signed ink reproduction on Somerset Velvet Paper by artist Christy Boutte

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$300 Value

Signed Print by Ana Jensen 20” x 16” art print signed by artist, Anna Jensen.

Also includes a bonus sketch signed by Jensen’s musical artist husband, Kevn Kinney, along with Kenny’s most recent solo record on vinyl, which uses the artwork for the record cover; signed by both Anna and Kevn.

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Say au revoir to the carpool line! Enter for a chance to win this stunning red Vespa, valued over $5,000. Raffle tickets are $50 each, and a limited number of tickets will be sold.

! a p s e Enter to win a v A note from the director of advancement To the fun-loving parents of Ecole Bilingue, Thank you for welcoming me into this new role as Director of Advancement as we round out our 25th year of Ecole Bilingue. I feel humbled and privileged to serve as the face of EB’s philanthropic efforts and part of the vision of the next twenty-five years. I feel so lucky that I get to work with friends and help to grow a school community we already feel so passionate about. The success of my position is intricately linked to the relationships I have with each and every parent, grandparent, and member of our school community. Without your support, we would not be the thriving ISAS school we are today. I would like to extend a tremendous thank you to soirée chairs Emily Wolfe and Christy Worms for their vision and leadership in taking soirée offsite. Thank you to Tiptina’s for hosting soirée and sharing the talents and professionalism of your legendary dream team. I’d like to recognize our teachers and parents for contributing ideas to make this happen. Here in New Orleans, we are all experts in parties and socials.

Soirée is a reflection of the input, experiences and expertise of all our parents coming together. Soirée is all about putting the FUN in fundraising.

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Thank you to our 2023 soirée committee members Christy Worms, Soirée Co-Chair Emily Wolfe, Soirée Co-Chair

Catering Committee Adrienne Flament Resh Decor Committee Irene Bueno Holly McDermott

Sponsorship & Auction Committee Francesca Brennan Lana Hunt Kuffa Jones Paige Primke Lauren Fluhart Templeman

Entertainment Committee Scott Borne

Logistics Committee Emma Pegues

Clara Baron- Hyppolite

Marketing Committee Kim Bauer Annie Torrans

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The mission of Ecole Bilingue is to develop globally literate students through a rigorous bilingual French-American curriculum, set in a nurturing and multicultural community.

We guide our students to excel academically, foster their curiosity, and prepare them to become creative and innovative contributors to the world.

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