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The Franklin Academy Formal Gala & Auction Supporting

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welcome

Thank you for attending the Franklin Academy Gala!

Perhaps 2022 has been a bit more shaken than stirred. Your willingness to pivot to our new auction date is one that is much appreciated. Our goal is always to do what is best for our greater community, a community that gives so much to our students. Tonight, we ask that you give a bit more to support the best education in Whatcom County.

Your support allows us to grow our STEM centric education in a safe, small class environment. Our tuition assistance program gives all students the opportunity to enjoy a world class education. Thank you for raising your paddle and giving the gift of a quality education.

Our room this evening is filled with many treasures, including art projects created by our students from Preschool through Grade 8. Hopefully these projects give you a small glimpse into the creativity and engagement of students at the Franklin Academy. You will also see many items that have been generously donated by many individuals and local businesses.

This is the perfect example of our fantastic Franklin Academy community. Thank you for your participation and generosity tonight. We know that your support will make a huge difference in our school and our community.

Let the bidding begin! Thank you, Gretchen Bucsko, Head of School

program

5:30pm General Admission Silent Auction and Social Hour

6:40pm Silent Auction Section Closes

6:50pm Super Silent Section Closes 6:55pm Welcome Gretchen Buscko, Head of School

“TFA Ringmaster” Raffle Drawing 7:00pm Dinner

7:40pm Live Auction Begins 9:30pm Evening Concludes 9:30pm– Afterparty with Spaceband 12:00am

Thank you for your generous support and drive safely!

the franklin academy

Administration

Gretchen Bucsko Head of School

Melanie Hurley Associate Head of School

Tim Reno Lower School Director

Natalie Bennett Admissions Director

Katie Dement Development and Marketing Director

Casey Brocato Director of Finance and Operations

Paige Adriance Accounting/Admin Clerk

Justin Buntemeyer Director of Services

Teresa Hubbell School Nurse

Aaron Walters Chaplain

Rachel Lee Administrative Assistant Robin Hall

Dawn Regier Administrative Assistant Markell Hall

Bruce Reid Technology Specialist

Josh Becker IT Support Technician

Faculty and Staff

Alejandra Mellos Early Preschool Teacher

Sophia Camaya Preschool Teacher

Debbie Ho Preschool Teacher

Tawnya Johnson Preschool Teacher

Sinak Pickerill Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Naomi Killian Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Joanne TeVelde Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Shelley Owen Early Kindergarten Teacher

Olivia Dizon Kindergarten Teacher

Suzanne Yorks Kindergarten Teacher

Marie Brewin 1st Grade Teacher

Megan Carr 1st Grade Teacher

Danielle Jorgensen 1st Grade Teacher

Hannah “Jojo”Belmont, 2nd Grade Teacher

Christine Lyzwinski 2nd Grade Teacher

Amber Richcreek 2nd Grade Teacher

Sarah Howe 3rd Grade Teacher

Nickie Rail 3rd Grade Teacher

Elka Daugherty 4th Grade Teacher

Anna Dudley 4th Grade Teacher

(Michelle Morse)

Grace Schmidt Math Advisor

Lesley Smith Grades 4-8 Spanish - Advisor

Kristen Jeffrey Humanities - Advisor

Jared McMinn Math/Economics/EngineeringAdvisor

Coulter, Greg Math/Tech/EconomicsEngineering/ Makerspace - Advisor

Linnea McDonnell Spanish - Advisor

Bre Harris Science/Makerspace - Advisor

Barbara Misday STEM/Science - Advisor

the franklin academy

Ole Hedahl Math/Coding/Makerspace

Jennifer Snyder

Stephanie Fox

Music / Band

P.E. / MS Athletic Director

Brekke Bull Social Studies / Technology

Skye Hurley Art

Grace Letourneau

After Care Supervisor

Abigail Middleton After Care Supervisor

Jay Persinger After Care Supervisor

Julie Fife Instructional Assistant

Tania Grumbles Instructional Assistant

Michelle Ho Instructional Assistant

Candice Kennedy Instructional Assistant

Virginia Patterson Instructional Assistant

Charanjit Toor Instructional Assistant

Treasure Samuel Librarian

Sidney Zwiers

Board of Trustees

Custodian

Dr. Tung Ha Board President

John Mulhern First Vice President

Sarah A. Kaiser Second Vice President

Jennifer Bowles Secretary

Nick Kaiser Treasurer

Nadia Boulos Trustee

Scott Whitman Trustee

Thomas Jones Trustee

Matthew Conner Trustee

Greg Stevenson Trustee

Mychele Cortese

PALS Officers

Ole Hedahl

Jennifer Snyder

Stephanie Fox

Parent Rep to the Board

Math/Coding/Makerspace

Music / Band

P.E. / MS Athletic Director

Brekke Bull Social Studies / Technology

PALS Operating Commitee Members

Kerri Fitzgerald

Patsy Williams

Treasure Samuel

Allison Caldwell

Lisa Dolar Michelle Campbell

Celine Bressler

Danielle Tandon

Amanda Younger

auction volunteers

Sarah Kaiser

Liz Walker

Jamila Melius Brandi Coplen Nadia Boulos Jess Arden-Wilson Candy Kirbyson Ezra Moore Eva Schulte Anna Holmes Tamera Archer Marty Kmiecik Ken Putney Heather Morse Nicole Cooley Tiera Nipges Bella Eddy Samantha McGarrity Matt Frost Jennifer Pfeiffer Kristin Beck Francesa Hann Jennifer Johnson Kathy Leone Caitlin Ford Courtney Conner Lisa Dolar

Genevieve Boulos Andrea Leksen Emily Pacheco John Mitchell Sony Soomro Bhupinder Gill Riley Acoba Jessica Ardern-Wilson Kristin Beck Kat Black Tanya Black Erika Block

Genevieve Boulos Julie Boulos Nadia Boulos

Jen Bowles Hannah Brown Ali Canfield Kelly Collins Nicole Cooley Bella Eddy Halee Fenton Ryan Gaffney Manjeet Garcha Chris Haley Nancy Haley Grace Hargrove Candyce Kirbyson Marty Kmiecik Tamera Kmiecik Fiona Larsen Molly McDowell Beth McGinty Bo McGinty Mike Meiser Jud Morse Tiera Nipges Erin Ocegueda Justin Raby Leigh Raby Cisco Rodriges Melinda Sawyer Cherie Stabel Jason Ufkes Eleanor Walker Cate Webb Jennifer Zales Doug Zaugg Marianne Zaugg

Thank you to all the volunteers who worked behind the scenes. We could not have done it without you!

auction rules

Rules of the Live and Silent Auctions—All items are sold on an “As Is, Where Is” basis. The Franklin Academy and the Auctioneer make no warranties or claims about the item’s condition or the accuracy of the item’s description in the program.

The Auctioneer retains the right to withdraw any item before or during the actual live and silent auctions.

At their sole discretion, the Auctioneer will set the actual minimum opening bid and establish bidding increments for each live auction lot. All opening bids are set at a fraction of the item’s fair market value.

Unless otherwise announced by the Auctioneer at the live auction, all bids are per sequenced auction lot, as numbered in the printed program.

It is assumed that the prospective bidders have taken responsibility for inspecting the auction items before bidding and are aware of the quality and value of the item bid on and ultimately purchased.

To enter a live auction bid, raise your bid card or hand so that the Auctioneer or bid spotters can see your intended bid. The highest bid acknowledged by the Auctioneer shall be the accepted high bidder and, at the time, is responsible for the payment and pick-up of the auction lot.

There will be no refunds or exchanges.

Each item in the silent auction has a bid sheet attached to the table nearby. Each new bid in the silent auction must be written on the following blank line available on the bid sheet.

Minimum bids are posted for each item. The opening bid on each auction lot in the silent auction must equal or exceed that amount by the posted bid increment. The highest bid at the silent auction closing time will constitute the winning bid unless a bidder has exercised the Buy It Now option in advance of the silent auction table’s closing time.

auction rules

If your name appears as the winning high bid on the silent auction bid sheet, you are then responsible for the payment and pick-up of the auction lot. There will be no refunds or exchanges honored.

All live and silent auction items and Raise the Paddle pledges must be paid for by the end of the event. All purchased items must be picked up by the end of the event. All sales are final!

Please see your tax advisor for current charitable deduction rules.

Attendees may check out throughout the evening.

CHECKOUT PROCEDURES

If you signed up for “Express Pay” at registration, you will have your receipt, and you can go directly to the tables behind registration to pick up your items. If you are not signed up for “Express Pay,” please return to registration to pay, and you will get your receipt. You may then pick up your items.

Cash, personal checks, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, are accepted.

If you have Auction Cash it must be applied it to your bill at the end of the event.

auction cash & games

auction cash

Auction Cash is cash awarded to the winner of the “TFA Ringmaster” Raffle (see details below.) The lucky winner of the “TFA Ringmaster” drawing will win $3,500 to put towards their auction bill at the end of the night! Auction Cash can only be spent the night of the auction, you must be present to spend it, and must be applied it to your bill at the end of the event.

Can I share my Auction Cash?

Yes! If you are the lucky winner of the “Ringmaster” Raffle and want to split your winnings with other auction attendees, you can share your cash. It’s yours to spend as you see fit. Or, put it towards that Live item you want and stretch your bidding dollars.

Thank you, Auction Cash Sponsors: 11th Street Goods Brandi Coplen with Windermere Real Estate

wine ring toss

How it works: If you’ve ever been to a fair, you’ve likely played a game of Ring Toss. In this game everyone is a winner!

Step Right Up and Purchase a ticket for $25! Try your luck at tossing a ring onto the field of bottles to see what you win. Each bottle in the game is worth $25 or more so you are sure to come away a winner.

Silver Bottles: $25-$50 value

Gold Bottles: $50-$75 value

Red Bottles: $75+ value

punch board

Buy a ticket for $25 and puch out a circle on the board. Each item is valued at $25 or more. One person will be the lucky winner of $250 in Auction Cash.

auction cash & games

How it works:

“TFA Ringmaster” Raffle Tickets are $100.

All tickets sold will be placed in a hat, and the “TFA Ringmaster” winning ticket will be drawn before the Live Auction begins. The lucky winner will win $3,500 in Auction Cash. Good Luck!

dessert dash

How it works: Preview the desserts on the beautifully arranged table in the ballroom, then pass the bid card around your table so that every bidder can fill in a donation of a specific amount.

During the Live Auction, a volunteer will collect the table’s bid card, and they will be tallied. The table with the highest donation total gets to choose their dessert first, followed quickly by the second, third, and so on until every table selects their dessert.

Every table will designate a “runner” who will choose the dessert for their table. The Auctioneer will announce the tables in order, and one person from each table will go to select their top pick. Bid generously, or your choice may be gone!

live auction packages

Big Fish on the Bay

Viva La Vida En Vidanta

Dessert Dash

Kucumber Skin Lounge

Porsche Sagecliffe Ben Mann Painting

Condo in Cabo

South African Wine Dinner

Organize your space

Nashville Package

Ultimate Football Package

Decorate a Room

Camp Saturna in Winter

Raise the Paddle - Tuition Assistance

Sointula Lodge

Fly Away to the San Juans

Yakima Valley Wine Tasting

Summer Adventure at 10,000’

Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Family Getaway In Scottsdale, Az!

Remote Island Getaway

VIP Parking

Live The “Suite” Life in Maui!

Raise the Paddle STEM

Fancy Wine Package

Lakedale Resort

big fish on the bay

1This is an excellent package for any sports fisherman or a fun day out on the water with the family.

Tom Jentz, Franklin Academy dad, will take the winning bidder and three lucky guests out on his 32-foot Targa, custom-built for him in Finland. It has a nice cruising speed of 40 knots!

Timing is flexible; the winner can arrange directly with the donor for either winter or summer salmon run.

This package includes:

• One 10-hour fishing excursion on the donor’s boat for up to four (4) people

• All gear, rods, fishing equipment provided by the donor

• Includes food, beverages, and fine cigars

• The donor will filet and package all fish for guests

• Mutually Agreeable Dates

DONATED BY: Tom and Sara Jentz

viva la vida en vidanta

2This package allows you to explore and experience one of the fantastic Vidanta resorts. Stay at world-class properties in some of Mexico’s most spectacular locales.

Spend seven nights in one of the Vidanta’s seven stunning destinations along with the most beautiful beaches in Mexico – luxurious accomodations, endless pools, golf courses, world-class restaurants, activities for all ages, and a staff that caters to your every need.

This package includes:

• Certificate for a seven night stay at one of the Vidanta vacation resort destinations and ground transportation from the airport to the resort.

• Certificate hold to pay the usage fee for the size of the unit reserved (the usage fee varies based on which location and resort you choose and does vary based on level of accommodation from approx. $1000 to $2500/ week)

• Does not include food and beverages, activities, or services you may purchase at the resort

• Must be used within 12 months, before January 28, 2024.

DONATED BY: Caitie Sullivan

dessert dash

3Preview the desserts on the beautifully arranged table in the ballroom, then pass the bid card around your table so that every bidder can fill in a donation of a specific amount.

During the Live Auction, a volunteer will collect the table’s bid card, and they will be tallied. The table with the highest donation total gets to choose their dessert first, followed quickly by the second, third, and so on until every table selects their dessert.

Every table will designate a “runner” who will choose the dessert for their table. The Auctioneer will announce the tables in order, and one person from each table will go to select their top pick. Bid generously, or your choice may be gone!

ultimate beauty package

Take your beauty regimen to the next level with this package from Kucumber Skin Lounge, featuring advanced treatments such as Laser Hair Removal, IPL Full Face Treatments, and Hydrafacial Treatments.

Kucumber Skin Lounge is a premier medical spa and cosmetic specialist in the Pacific Northwest that meets your skin goals with expert advice and medical insight. They aim to enhance your appearance and gracefully address aging. Choosing from the broadest array of revolutionary, technologically-advanced skin rejuvenation, laser aesthetic, and anti-aging solutions, their skin experts address your specific concerns with personalized treatment plans designed to achieve the desired results without the downtime and cost of surgery.

This package includes:

• 6 sessions Laser Hair Removal (for Underarms)

• 4 sessions of IPL Full Face Treatments

• 4 sessions of Hydrafacial Treatments

DONATED BY: Kucumber Skin Lounge

speed away to romance!

5This year we are offering a long-time favorite Auction experience with a new destination!

Porsche Bellingham, one of the school’s longtime supporters, will provide a Porsche for the weekend. Pick up your car on a Friday and drive away for an amazing weekend at SageCliffe Resort and Spa.

The SageCliffe is set amidst the stunning scenery of the Columbia River Gorge. You will be enveloped in the luxury of either a Cavern Room or a Cliffe House Suite. Dine at the award-winning onsite Tendrils Restaurant, lounge by the heated pool, take a ride on the complimentary e-bikes, hike the local trails, or visit the legendary Cave B Estate Winery next door.

This package includes:

• Use of Porsche for a weekend; from Friday to Sunday afternoon.

• Mutually agreeable model, depending on availabilityBoxster S, Macan S, Cayenne, Panamera, Taycan or 911 Cabriolet

• Two-night stay at The SageCliffe Resort and Spa in either a Cavern Room or a Cliffe House Suite

• $200 gift certificate for use at the Spa at SageCliffe

• Mutually agreeable dates before December 31st, 2023; not available on weekends where there is a large live music event at the Gorge Amphitheatre.

DONATED BY: Porsche Bellingham, Chris & Christy Fankhauser

ben mann write-up

6Ben Mann is a Bellingham native. Although he has lived and traveled in places as diverse as San Francisco, Antarctica, Bali and beyond, he has called the Pacific Northwest home since 2000. Ben identifies as a Visual Artist, allowing for the widest spectrum of creativity and employability throughout his thirty years of creating illustrative art.

If you’re local to Bellingham, you’ve likely seen his art in restaurants, his books in bookstores, and his murals on city utility boxes. He is well known for his colorful paintings that capture the life and energy of the scene he depicts.

The painting created for the evening is one of a kind. The lucky winner of Ben’s painting will receive a personalized addition to the artwork.

This package includes:

• The PNW landscape measures 36"x48", and it’s horizontal in orientation

• One additional hour with Ben Mann to have your painting adorned to your wishes.

DONATED BY: Ben Mann and Friends of the Franklin Academy

sun and sand in captivating cabo!

7Start your day with unobstructed views of glorious sunrises at this luxurious condo in Casa del Mar, Cabo Real! Casa del Mar is located on the Sea of Cortez, at the 20 km marker between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo.

The condo is spacious, well maintained, recently updated and comfortable for four guests. The bedrooms and living area feature a beach view. A walk out patio provides immediate access to the beautiful pools and beach.

Fine restaurants and other amenities are available to condo guests. Golfing, fishing, and other recreational outings are easy to arrange locally.

The condo is available for a mutually agreeable one-week period during the next 12 months, excluding Christmas Break and Spring Break. Note: the condo is offered for seven days, not necessarily Saturday to Saturday, and weekday airfares are generally less expensive than weekend airfares. Alaska Airlines offers daily non-stop flights from Seattle to Los Cabos. Airfare is not included. Maximum number of guests is 4 ppl + 1 young child.

This package includes:

• One week stay in 2-bedroom condo at Casa del Mar

• Mutually agreeable dates, excluding Christmas Break and Spring Break, before January 28, 2024, subject to availability

DONATED BY: D.C. Morse, Jr and Jan Marchbanks

taste of south africa’s wines

8The Annual Wine Dinner at Nick and Deborah’s waterside home on Chuckanut Point Road has been a favorite auction item for years. They once again invite you to explore one of the world’s oldest wine regions and revel in the tastes of South Africa.

The Dinner focuses on the renown Cape, where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet; its hinterland is known for its fertile soil, steep folding mountains and coastline. Included is the Stellenbosch, the birthplace of Pinotage grapes. Also found in this area is the Franschoek Region, home to the popular Bellingham Winery!

Please join your supportive Franklin Academy friends for an exquisite evening. You will enjoy a wine paired multicourse gourmet dinner that focuses on the ever-evolving cuisine of the region. Delicacies including crayfish or sea bream from the Atlantic, fig and biltong salad, Chapati, Malay inspired Bobotie, a traditional South African Braii of roasted meats and the sweets the region is so famous for, all may play a role.

The date is Saturday May 6th, 2023 and there are only 32 seats available! Tickets are sold by the seat.

This package includes: • One ticket to the South Africa Wine Dinner on May 6th, 2023.

DONATED BY: Nick and Deborah Kaiser

organize your space!

Get Organized with The Orderly Space!

The Orderly Space is a luxe organizing service that transforms your home and the way you live. We help you to streamline your space so that you can live your life with more of the good stuff – purpose, wellness, and joy. Getting organized was never simpler, we will create a customized plan to effortlessly transform your space. Our concierge-style services are custom-tailored to meet your unique organizational and style needs. We thrive on helping our clients achieve a perfectly polished, well-put-together space that they can feel good in and be proud of.

This package includes:

• One Complimentary Consultation

• 12-hour organizing package with two organizers, or 6-hour organizing package with four organizers

DONATED BY: The Orderly Space

fantastic weekend in “music city”!

Fantastic Weekend in “Music City”! This trip for 2 takes you to Nashville, TN for a fun-filled weekend of music and amazing food, drinks, and entertainment. This city has been named one of the top ten destinations in the world to visit by both National Geographic and Conde Nast!

Your adventure includes two nights’ accommodation in downtown Nashville at one of Marriott’s many hotels. Experience the highlights and history of Nashville with a 2.5 hour guided Music City Bike Tour, one of the top local tours on Trip Advisor since 2014.

You will enjoy Five Daughters Bakery and their ‘hundredlayer donuts’ then go on to visit the Johnny Cash Museum and the Music Hall of Fame. Folllowed by a meal at Josephine where Chef Andy Little & #39;s Pennsylvania Dutch roots meet Southern hospitality. Last but not least, enjoy an all inclusive “Hey Y’all Distillery Crawl”to two Nashville distilleries and Arrington Winery.

Included In Your Package:

• Two-night accommodations in downtown Nashville at a Marriott hotel.

• An all inclusive “Hey’all Distillery Crawl” for 2.

• Music City Bike tour

• 2 tickets to the Music Hall of Fame

• 2 tickets to the Johnny Cash Museum

• $200 Gift Certificate to Josephine Restaurant

• $50 Gift Certificate to Five Daughters Bakery, home of the “100 Layer Donut.”

Donated By:

ultimate football package!

11We are excited to once again present the Ultimate Football Experience for Husky and Seahawks fans! Experience the thrill of Seattle’s finest football teams in one weekend! First, join the University of Washington Huskies on Saturday for an action-packed home game at Husky Stadium. On Sunday, be the “12th Man” as you cheer on our Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.

On Saturday evening between the games, you will stay at the Inn at the Washington Athletic Club, a full-service private club in the heart of downtown Seattle. This is a truly unique package for people who love the game and value a special experience.

This package includes:

• Four tickets to one Husky football game, on the 100 level at the 45-yard line of Husky Stadium. Mutually agreeable dates.

• Four tickets to on Seattle Seahawks game, on the 45-yard line of Lumen Field, 200 Club Level.

• Parking passes for both games

• Two rooms for one night at the Inn at the Washington Athletic Club, an exclusive private club hotel in the heart of downtown Seattle.

DONATED BY: Emily Pacheco and John Mitchell Mimi and John Ferlin

make your interior design fantasies

Transform your child’s room into a themed wonderland, perfectly suited to their interests.

Imagine your child’s bedroom or playroom transformed into a magical escape designed just for them! The design team of Liz Walker and Betty Chen will meet with you and your child (or children!) to discover their favorite colors, hobbies, and interests. Your design team will then translate those wishes into a dream come true.

A past winner of this package gushes, “My son’s Harry Potter room is fantastic! From the custom window treatments to the ingenious storage solutions, and completely on theme décor – he was over the moon! I never would have been able to make his room this awesome!”

This package includes:

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• One set of bed linens for a nursery or bedroom

• One set of window treatments

• Décor items to compliment the room theme

• Basic Closet Organization system if applicable

DONATED BY: Liz Walker and Betty Chen, past TFA Parents

camp saturna in winter

Camp Saturna is a 133- acre environmental education camp located at the north end of Silver Lake in Whatcom County. No matter the season

- it is the perfect setting for a fantastic family reunion or retreat. The camp provides you with the ultimate luxury – complete privacy. Your group will be the only one on the entire property.

The main lodge has a giant river rock fireplace, lounge space, board room, dining hall, and commercial kitchen. The bunkhouse sleeps a total of 44 in four bunk rooms! It also has a lounge with a wood stove, large gathering table and kitchenette. The Captain’s Quarters has two bedrooms, al living room, ¾ bath, and a kitchen. That’s not all! The property also a climbing wall, archery and gun ranges, a low challenge course, and many trails for amazing hikes!

In the winter, Camp Saturna is the perfect base camp for the Mt. Baker area- bring your ski and snowboard up to hitting the slopes. Or gather in the Main lodge after your adventures around the property and cook fabulous dinners in the commercial kitchen to eat in front of a roaring fire.

This package includes:

• 2 nights/3 days at Camp Saturna in the WINTER season

• Full run of the property. Camp superintendent on site to answer questions and assist

• All instructional services are available for an additional fee, and are the responsibility of the winner

• Mutually agreeable dates—Must be between October 15, 2023-April 30th, 2024

DONATED BY: Camp Saturna

raise the paddle

At the Franklin Academy, we offer a vibrant learning environment where we intensively prepare scholars to be leaders. We teach a broad range of subjects in small classes, focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We provide the personalized education that each student needs to excel.

An economically diverse and inclusive community at the Franklin Academy furthers our mission. Not all families can pay full tuition. A separate fund was created to make grants to allow more students to meet the tuition requirement. The money in this fund does not come from operation revenues, only from donations made for this specific purpose. Without this help, many great students would be unable to attend our amazing school.

Approximately 25% of our students receive tuition assistance. Every dollar from the Fund-a-Need donations goes directly to tuition grants for next year. Thank you for your generosity. Your donations help with funds to support our mission through tuition grants.

luxury fishing adventure

15New to the Auction this Year! Bruce and Lisa Barlean invite you to experience the luxury of the newly updated Sointula lodge (formerly Sund’s Lodge), nestled between Northern Vancouver Island and the Broughton Archipelago, on Malcolm Island. You will find your way up to the lodge in either June or Late August of the 2023 Season.

You will have a fully custom experience, enjoy a stay in a cedar or log cabin, perfect for two, with a private bath and all the amenities you would expect in a big city hotel but in the wilderness of Northern BC. Your trip can focus on 3 days of fully guided fishing or marine wilderness tours to explore one of the most beautiful places on earth.

For those who love to fly-fish; the lodge can arrange one of the fishing days to be spent fly fishing in the remote untouched watershed of the Great Bear Rainforest, home to feisty wild Sea-run Cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden, and resident Rainbow trout.

This package includes:

• Four day/Three night all-inclusive trip for two to Sointula Lodge during the 2023 Summer Season. Transportation to lodge not included.

• Blackout dates apply- this trip is for June 2023 or late August 2023.

• All meals, wines, liquor, and sea fishing gear included. Guests should bring their own Fly rods if they choose to fly fish.

DONATED BY: Sointula Lodge—Bruce and Lisa Barlean

dessert dash

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Preview the desserts on the beautifully arranged table in the ballroom, then pass the bid card around your table so that every bidder can fill in a donation of a specific amount.

During the Live Auction, a volunteer will collect the table’s bid card, and they will be tallied. The table with the highest donation total gets to choose their dessert first, followed quickly by the second, third, and so on until every table selects their dessert.

Every table will designate a “runner” who will choose the dessert for their table. The Auctioneer will announce the tables in order, and one person from each table will go to select their top pick. Bid generously, or your choice may be gone!

fly away to the san juans

16A unique experience for two! Perfect for the aviation enthusiast or anyone who wants and extraordinary perspective of our offshore island neighbors.

David Morse will whisk you and your guest away for a flight around the islands, landing in Roche Harbor. You will enjoy a lovely dinner at McMillin’s Restaurant, then watch the sunset over the islands on your flight back to Bellingham.

This package includes:

• Flight on a seaplane from Bellingham to Roche Harbor on San Juan Island

• $200 gift certificate at McMillin’s Restaurant in Roche Harbor

• Available May–July 2023, weeknights only, on a mutually agreeable date

DONATED BY: David and Heather Morse

Swirl, Sip and Savor!

Yakima Valley Wine Tasting Weekend for 4, Featuring Whitman Hill Winery

Located in the foothills just north of Zillah, WA, Whitman Hill Winery has partnered with its neighbors to bring you this one-of-a-kind wine tasting experience in the heart of Washington wine country. Proprietors Scott and Denise Whitman invite a party of 4 to come taste their premium handcrafted wines, tour their estate vineyard and relish in the beauty of the Yakima Valley with views of Mt Adams and Mt Rainier.

This exclusive wine tasting weekend will include two nights lodging for four people in Zillah at a newly remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath AirBnB, just minutes from the winery. VIP Wine Tastings will also be arranged at nearby Sheridan and Dineen Wineries. Gift cards for some of the best restaurants in the Yakima Valley are also included to make your weekend truly one to remember!

This package includes:

• Whitman Hill VIP Wine Tasting Experience—a private tour of the vineyards and tasting of their exceptional wines.

• VIP Tastings for 4 ppl at Sheridan and Dineen Wineries

• Two nights lodging at a 3 bedroom/2 bath AirBnB near the Whitman Hill Winery

• $150 gift card to Waterfire Restaurant & Bar

• $150 gift card to Canyon River Grill

• $50 gift card to White House in Yakima, for breakfast or lunch

DONATED BY: Whitman Hill Winery Scott & Denise Whitman

summer adventure at 10,000'

Come visit beautiful Breckenridge Colorado for the summer adventure of a lifetime. A Master Suite at The Grand Lodge on Peak 7 will be your home for a week during the 2023 Summer Season. Situated at over 10,000’ above sea level, the Grand Lodge Suite are the perfect size for a couple or a small family. The Grand Lodge features several pools - both indoor and outdoor, a full-service spa, a fitness center, and an extensive schedule of activities for adults and children to enjoy.

Summer in Breckenridge offers everything from beer and wine festivals to world-class fly-fishing, white-water rafting, hiking, golf and so much more. Play 18 holes at one of the many local courses and see how the thin mountain air makes your ball fly! The nearby Epic Discovery Center offers bungee trampoline jumping, a 2600’ alpine luge slide, a high ropes course and mountain biking. The town of Breckenridge is just down the hill and offers over 100 restaurants and shops, with gold rush town flair.

This package includes:

• 7-night stay in a Master Suite at The Grand Lodge at Peak 7

• $350 Visa Gift Card to enhance your stay – perhaps on massages at the Soothe Spa or Epic Discovery Center Adventure Passes

• Stay must be during the Summer Season: May 31-October 4, 2023. Stay can be either Saturday – Saturday or Sunday-Sunday, dates subject to resort availability

DONATED BY: Robin Foote & Tom Little

wizarding world of harry potter

Get your Wands Ready! VIP Trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida!

This fabulous trip is for 2 adults and 2 children. You will stay at one of the Premier Hotels inside the Universal Orlando Resort, in a wonderful “Kid Suite”.

This package includes:

• 3-Night Stay at a Universal Orlando Resort Premier Hotel in a “Kid Suite”: either the Jurassic World Suite at the Loews Royal Pacific, the Future Rock Star Suite at the Hard Rock Hotel, or the Despicable Me Suite at the Loews Portofino Bay. Hotel selection depends on dates chosen.

• Four 3-Park-to-Park, 4-Day Tickets: Universal Express Unlimited passes and Early Park Admission admission to Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Park

• Roundtrip ground transportation from Orlando Airport (MCO) to your hotel on Universal’s SuperStar Shuttle

• Breakfast for four at Three Broomsticks in Islands of Adventure and Leaky Cauldron

• A “Special Themed Keepsake Box” from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

• Shutterbuttons Studio “moving picture” session in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

• Trip can be either Sunday-Wednesday or MondayThursday, mutually agreeable dates between February 2023 and December 15, 2023. Excludes TFA Spring Break.

DONATED BY: Chris and Christy Fankhauser Gretchen at Love Travel Collection

family getaway in scottsdale, az!

Come for the sun and stay for the fun at this spacious, four- bedroom getaway just minutes from the heart of downtown Scottsdale. Inside this home, you’ll be treated to a bright and open great room shared by a high-end, recently updated kitchen, dining table with seating for eight, and a luxurious, beautifully furnished living area.

This property comes to life outside with a large, enclosed yard, a fully furnished patio, a sparkling pool, a diving board, a new gas grill, and a soothing private hot tub. Plus, you won’t have to worry about the kiddos, as there are pool toys and a safety fence around the water for your peace of mind.

The home boasts four comfortable bedrooms, including two with king-size beds, one with a queen, and a kidfriendly bedroom with a twin-over-full bunk bed.

Located near the desirable Kierland and Paradise Valley areas, you’ll be just a few short miles away from top-notch restaurants, bars, and the beautiful outdoor shopping at Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter.

This package includes:

• Four nights at the Hansen’s beautiful Scottsdale, AZ home

• Mutually agreeable dates before January 28th, 2024

DONATED BY: Natural Way Chiropractic and Massage, Dr. Eddie and Rhonda Hansen

remote island getaway

Stone House – A special private residence on Saturna Island, BC that is perfect for a house party or family gathering. A supportive Franklin Academy family has again donated four nights at Stone House, a 4-bedroom English farmhouse built as a deluxe B&B on 14 private acres. The caretakers live in a separate home.

At the head of Narvaez Bay in the midst of Canada’s newest national park, this newly updated home has a gourmet kitchen, large private beach, and prime views of the water and Mt. Baker. Just 24 miles from Bellingham and easily accessed by BC Ferries.

Amenities include kayaks, dock with large float, rowboat, hot tub, dining room, patio with an arbor trellis and BBQ, internet, enchanting gardens, wildlife, and more. All bedrooms are ensuite.

This package includes:

• Four nights at the Stone House on Saturna Island, BC.

• Woods, fields, streams, beaches, privacy.

• Meals and transportation excluded.

• This item expires 9-31-2023 and is subject to availability.

DONATED BY: Nick & Deborah Kaiser

vip parking

Robin Hall

3 Spaces Available

The school parking lot is busier than ever! Spaces are scarce during peak times, so secure your front row parking spot for the 2022-2023 school year now! No more worries about rain ruining homework projects or kids running into traffic. Your spot is just outside of the front door, waiting for your car every morning and afternoon.

This package includes:

• One VIP Parking Space in front of Franklin Academy Robin Hall for the 2022-2023 school year.

• “Reserved Parking” sign customized with your name to mark your space.

Markell Hall

4 Spaces Available

These highly-coveted reserved parking spaces in front of the main entrance could be yours for the 2022-2023 school year. No more parking in the back lot or down the street for sporting events and teacher conferences. No more trying to maneuver around parents who idle in front of the entrance.

This package includes:

• One VIP Parking Space in front of Franklin Academy Markell Hall for the 2022-2023 school year.

• “Reserved Parking” sign customized with your name to mark your space.

DONATED BY: The Franklin Academy

live the “suite” life in maui!

Revel in luxury on Captivating Island of Maui, Hawaii. This package includes a Six Day & Five Nights stay at the Fairmont Kea Lani, Hawaii’s only all- suite oceanfront resort. Nestled on the pristine white sands of Polo Beach you’ll. Enjoy the additional space and privacy of family friendly one-bedroom suite.

Located close to Wailea’s three championship 18-hole golf courses, tennis courts, and boutique shopping. Activities include snorkeling, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing, diving, and a myriad of island-wide excursions. The award-winning full-service Willow Stream Spa and Kids Club.

raise the paddle for stem

As The Franklin Academy moves towards STEM accreditation, it is critical we have the necessary tools to blah blah blah

Items on the STEM Wishlist:

3D printers from PRUSA i3 MK3S+ = $1,100

3D printers from PRUSA i3 MK3S+ = $1,100

3D printers from PRUSA i3 MK3S+ = $1,100

3D printers from PRUSA i3 MK3S+ = $1,100

Vernier Software & Technology (which is now Vernier Science Education™) do you want lab books, software, or sensors? Or just general funds for these tools?

TIBURN Mobile touch screen smart board = $4,200

fancy wine package

Build Your Cellar: Battle of Old-World vs. New World

As all wine lovers know – there is more to the battle between Old World and New World Wines than simply Geography! It is not a simple Europe vs the Rest of the Wine Growing World when it comes to what makes a great wine. History vs. Clarity, Tradition vs. Technology, and the importance of Terroir vs. the skill of the Winemaker, all play into what makes a significant wine one that transcends into the highly sought-after collectible category.

This evening we offer a collection of spectacular and collectible wines from France, the bastion of traditional Old-World winemaking, and California, the powerhouse of the New World vintners:

Chardonnay:

• Domaine Fontaine Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet Les Verges 2019, Burgundy FR

• Mount Eden Chardonnay Reserve 2017, Santa Cruz CA Cabernet Sauvignon/Bordeaux Blend:

• Chateau Pontet Canet Pauillac 2017 Bordeaux FR

• Ridge Monte Bello 2019, Santa Cruz CA Pinot Noir/Burgundy:

• Raphet Vougeot Grand Cru Cuvee Unique 2019 Burgundy FR

• Williams Seleym Pinot Noir 2018 Russian River CA

These are all wines to be treasured, cellared, and savored on special occasions.

Donated By: Sarah A. Kaiser

glamping anyone?

If you love being in the woods but pitching a tent is not for you, consider an upscale unique camping experience in the custombuilt canvas cottages at the Lakedale Resort. Each cottage offers a king-size pillowtop bed with flannel duvet covers, your own bathroom complete with shower, daybed sleeper for two, and a table with four chairs. All cottages are located on lakefront sites.

Relax on the front porch with four chairs, a picnic table, umbrella, and a fire ring perfect for grilling and toasting marshmallows. The canvas cottages have electricity and running water. One of the best restaurants in the region is right at your front door. Duck Soup, a farm to table restaurant focused on local ingredients to create innovative Northwest cuisine, is a fabulous place to spend one of your evenings at Lakedale. Other exciting options include sailing the San Juans for a day, visiting local wineries and distilleries, renting bicycles to explore the island or simply relaxing on your private deck and enjoying all that the resort has to offer.

This package includes:

• Four nights in a Canvas Cottage

• $300 in Visa gift cards to plan your perfect San Juan weekend

DONATED BY: Lakedale Resort at Three Lakes Nissen & Associates PS, Inc

2022 donors thank you

2022 donors thank you

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