RS Gala 2021 - Event Program

BENEFITTING RAWSON SAUNDERS SCHOOL

The Rawson Saunders Gala is an important school tradition that brings us together to celebrate as a community.

All proceeds are vital for supporting the extraordinary education students receive at Rawson Saunders School.

The dreams that we dare to dream really do come true because of you.

Event Schedule 7:15 PM

Zoom Happy Hour

Check your texts and email for a link to join!

Zoom ID: 251 608 4097 Passcode: 321

7:55 PM

Get ready for Livestream

8:00 PM

Livestream Program

10:00 PM

Silent Auction Closes

Use your personalized bidder link, found in your texts and email, to view our live event!

Video, Guest Speaker, Live Auction, Raffle Announced, Paddles Up

Raffle Shoreline Pendant Value: $1,575

or

Daydream Hoops Value: $940

Buy tickets for a chance to win! Winners announced during the gala livestream on May 15, 2021. Two winners!

First drawn gets first pick.

The Shoreline Pendant is inspired by arched architectural details and slides freely on a 16” cable chain, featuring a 4 mm cabochon.

The Daydream Hoops feature smooth, vivid cabochons, which punctuate forged rounds of 14k yellow gold.

Both pieces contain a natural gemstone which may vary slightly in color and markings from what is shown.

1 ticket for $50 5 tickets for $200 Limited Tickets Available!

BUY NOW! Thank you to Shaesby Jewelry for your generosity.

Limited Edition Silk Scarf 100% silk twill with hand-rolled edges, this luxurious scarf was designed exclusively for Rawson Saunders. Featuring a luscious spectrum of colors, this vibrant scarf will take any outfit over the rainbow.

The box comes wrapped in a beautiful matching twilly— tie in endless ways to bring a whimsical touch to your everyday look.

A beautiful and unique way to support our extraordinary school. $150 Only 50 available!

BUY NOW!

Live Auction

Chi-Town MVPs Over the Rainbow Gala

Live Auction - Rawson Saunders Virtual Gala - May 2021

Whirlwind weekend in the Windy City!

Get swept away in this fabulous whirlwind trip to the Windy City! You and a special guest will fly first-class and stay for 3 nights at the chic Waldorf Astoria Chicago in the glamourous “Gold Coast” neighborhood of upscale downtown Chicago.

Walk to the best restaurants, catch a show, shop at the premier boutiques, take in some art and culture at the museums and galleries, and see all the sites this vibrant, gorgeous metropolis on the lake has to offer. The highlight of your trip?

A Chicago Bears game! You’ll have premier covered seating and be close enough to the action for “Da Bears” to hearing you cheering!

Restrictions: Expires 12/25/2021. Must book through Elizabeth Wells at least 5 weeks in advance. Winner will have a choice of 4 different weekends to choose from.

• Round trip, first class airfare for 2 people • 3 nights for 2 people at the Waldorf Astoria in Chicago

Your seats for the game!

• 2 tickets with premier covered seating for Chicago Bears game

Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Mountain Memories in

Dreamy Snowmass Over the Rainbow Gala

Live Auction - Rawson Saunders Virtual Gala - May 2021

Family mountain adventure in Snowmass With access to hiking, mountain biking, award-winning fly fishing, jazz and hot air balloon festivals, ziplines and family ropes courses, your and your family can make the most of what Snowmass and nearby Aspen has to offer in the sunny summer months in Colorado.

Your home base will be a luxury corner unit condo in the Crestwood Complex. This premier suite boasts gorgeous mountain views, a soaring cathedral ceiling, kingsized master bedroom and loft with 3 twin beds.

Amenities of the complex include three hot tubs, an outdoor heated pool, walking distance to world-class dining and shopping in Snowmass Village and is only a short 20 minute drive into Aspen. Follow your heart’s desire during your six night stay. Will you set off on an adventure of hiking and fishing or indulge in world class dining and shopping? The options are endless!

Restrictions: Winner will be contacted with booking details.

Available April 30 though October 15, 2021, April 30 through October 15, 2022.

• Six nights at luxury condo for 5 people • Hot tubs and heated outdoor pool • Walking distance to Snowmass Village • Incredible hiking, climbing, mountain biking, and more!

Head of School for the day Over the Rainbow Gala

Live Auction - Rawson Saunders Virtual Gala - May 2021

Your child could be Head of School!

Back by popular demand! Rule the school! Make it your child’s best day ever by giving them the chance to swivel in the big chair and act as Head of Rawson Saunders for a day. Your child will occupy the Head’s office (custom-decorated for the lucky winner) and experience being chiefin-charge whose workday will include greeting students, making announcements, observing classes, and facilitating important meetings with students and favorite teachers. When it’s time for a lunch break, a luxury van will transport the acting Head of School and 4 chosen teachers out to dine in style, escorted by Mrs. Steinbach.

Also on the menu is a year of school lunches from Barnison Catering.

Restrictions: Winner will be contacted to schedule. Regular-sized lunches for the 2021-22 school year.

• Your child rules the school!

• Ride to school in style in luxury van • Custom-decorated office with details specific to your child • Lunch with Mrs. Steinbach and 4 favorite teachers

Swanky St. Martin Over the Rainbow Gala

Live Auction - Rawson Saunders Virtual Gala - May 2021

Cliffside paradise in beautiful St. Martin St. Martin offers a wonderful, contemporary villa with stunning ocean views located close to many beautiful beaches. The villa features 3 king bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and decorated in a contemporary style. A spacious Great Room connects to the modern kitchen which has everything you need for cooking up some delicious meals for you and your guests to enjoy. Enjoy your days gazing out at the Caribbean sea while soaking or swimming in the large infinity pool or lounging in the spacious and well-furnished deck, complete with a BBQ for outdoor grilling. Or grab a cooler, and take a 3 minute drive down to the beautiful Orient Bay. Restrictions: Subject to availability April 18-November 28.

Winner has 24 months to travel.

• 6 days and 5 nights in St. Martin • 3 bedroom luxury villa for 6 guests • Private escort to your fabulous villa • Booking & concierge service • Three minutes from beautiful Orient Bay

Dinner Celebration of the Year with Austin Artisan Over the Rainbow Gala

Live Auction - Rawson Saunders Virtual Gala - May 2021

Private dinner for 8 with Austin Artisan Make it a night to remember with an exquisite private dinner for 8, custom-curated and prepared by premier chef Michael Ward of Austin Artisan, and served by a professional staff. Your guests will be greeted with hors d’oeuvres and wine and serenaded by live violin and guitar music as you mingle before sitting down to an entire five-star luxury dining experience including a sumptuous dessert. A 3 liter (double magnum) bottle of 2012 Il Palazone Brunello Wine will be on hand to top every glass. Cheers to a truly magnificent meal and a spectacular evening with friends!

Restrictions: Winner will be contacted with booking information.

• Private dinner for 8 • Personal chef, kitchen assistant, and server • Live violin and guitar duet to play during your event • Double Magnum, 3-liter bottle of 2012 Il Palazone Brunello

Ruidoso

Rocky Mountain Escape Over the Rainbow Gala

Live Auction - Rawson Saunders Virtual Gala - May 2021

Relax in a secluded New Mexico paradise Get away from it all in this stunning and spacious 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath Ruidoso vacation home for 14 guests. Spend a week surrounded by the breathtaking views and tranquil forests of the Sierra Blanca Mountains. Newly renovated to combine mountain style with modern comfort, the house boasts a gourmet kitchen, gas grill, coffee bar, wood-burning fireplaces, and is set on 7 serenely private, wooded acres of tall pine. Relax in style, and when you’re ready for an adventure, this the perfect launching point. Cheer on the jockeys from the finish line at the Ruidoso Downs Jockey Club, then play golf or visit the casino at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Surrounded by national treasures, go sightseeing in nearby Ruidoso Downs, see a show at the Spencer Theater, hit the slopes at Ski Apache, and take in the majesty of Lincoln National Forest and White Sands National Monument.

Restrictions: Contact Kaye Knox to book. Expires May 15, 2023.

• Six nights for 14 people • Contemporary vacation home on 7 private acres • Tickets for 4 at Ruidoso Downs Jockey Club finish line • Hike in the beautiful New Mexico wilderness • Close to Ruidoso Downs and National Monuments

¡Viva Mexico!

Coast away to Paradise Over the Rainbow Gala

Live Auction - Rawson Saunders Virtual Gala - May 2021

Modern beachfront luxury in Mexico Vacation for a week in Playa de Los Cocos along the gorgeous Riviera Nayarit in Mexico. With views of the ocean and the Sierra Madre mountains across the street, this gated, beachfront house is your own personal retreat. Splash with family and friends in the beachfront infinity pool replete with a diving board and waterfall and stroll to the ocean from the backyard stairs leading directly to the beach. With room for 8 with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a gourmet kitchen, and phenomenal roof deck, this fabulous home and the surrounding natural beauty will take your breath away.

Restrictions: Contact Kim Domo to book. Expires May 16, 2022.

• 6 nights for 8 guests • Beachfront property • Infinity pool with ocean view • Roof deck and view of the Sierra Madre Mountain range • Sightsee in the nearby towns of Aticama and San Blas

Silent Auction HOW TO BID IN THE SILENT AUCTION • Use the personalized link in your text messages or email to access our silent auction! This link arrives after you register for the event.

• To bid on an item in the silent auction, click on the package and then click BID. You may also set a custom bid amount if you wish to bid more than the minimum.

• The option to set a max bid will appear after you make your first bid on that item.

• Don’t want to take the risk? Click BUY NOW to purchase your item immediately!

Using a computer or tablet instead? Our auction interface looks identical no matter how you access it!

The icon highlighted in pink shows what section you are browsing. The people icon means SILENT AUCTION.

Select BID to bid on an item, or BUY NOW to purchase it immediately.

When you are ready to submit your bid, press SEND BID.

Event Offers HOW TO PURCHASE SIGN UPS AND MULTI-PURCHASE ITEMS • Click on the tag symbol on the top right corner of your screen.

• Select the item you wish to purchase or the event you wish to attend. You can adjust the number of spots or items under quantity to purchase.

Using a computer or tablet instead? Our auction interface looks identical no matter how you access it!

The tag icon means MULTI-PURCHASE ITEMS and SIGN UPS.

Once you have selected the quantity you wish to purchase, click BUY NOW.

Donations DONATE

HOW TO MAKE A GIFT

• Click the yellow DONATE button on the top right corner of the page.

• Enter the dollar amount you wish to give, then click GIVE NOW. Using a computer or tablet instead? Our auction interface looks identical no matter how you access it!

The yellow DONATE button is visible from any page.

Live Auction HOW TO BID IN THE LIVE AUCTION • Click on the gavel symbol on the top right corner of your screen to see our live auction listings.

• All live items will be available for preview until the live auction opens on May 15th. Packages will open for bidding one at a time during our live program and close once our auctioneer announces a winner.

• Click on the package you wish to bid on.

• When the item is open on your screen, click bid. You may select the next minimum increment or enter a custom bid.

Using a computer or tablet instead? Our auction interface looks identical no matter how you access it!

The gavel icon means LIVE AUCTION.

Select BID to begin bidding on an item.

You may submit the next minimum bid or enter a custom bid amount.

Paddles Up HOW TO GIVE DURING PADDLES UP • Click on the dollar sign symbol on the top right corner of your screen to see our paddles up levels.

• Click on the level at which you wish you wish to give.

• When the level is open on your screen, click give, then select the pink give now button.

Using a computer or tablet instead? Our auction interface looks identical no matter how you access it!

The DOLLAR SIGN icon means paddles up.

Auctioneer

HEATH HALE, COWBOY AUCTIONEER We are proud to welcome our Cowboy Auctioneer, Heath Hale, and his team of champion ringmen. The Cowboy Auctioneer team has raised over $100 million for charities across the country and they are honored to partner with us in our mission. When it’s time to bid, just look for the cowboy hats!

LIVE AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. The Non Profit Organization (NPO) reserves the right to consult and rely upon any expert or authority considered by them to be reliable in determining the value of any auction item.

2. All items are sold “as is and all sales are final. NPO nor Auction Company are responsible or liable for correctness of item descriptions.

3. The Auctioneer and NPO reserve the right to withdraw any item at any time before the actual sale of the item. If the Auctioneer determines that any bid is below the reserve price of the item offered, he may reject the bid(s) and withdraw the item from the auction.

4. When Auctioneer declares the item “sold”, the highest bidder shall be deemed to have purchased the item(s) with all conditions set forth herein and assume full risk and responsibility and will pay the full purchase price within 7 days. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the Auctioneer will have sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to resell the item.

5. All items, offers and inclusions made for any auction item expire one year from the date of this auction, unless otherwise indicated in the printed program or announced by the Auctioneer at the time of sale. Any items not redeemed by the date listed in the printed description will be deemed expired and therefore become obsolete.

6. When purchasing an auction item, the buyer(s) waives any and all claims against the NPO, the provider of the item or experience, the Auctioneer and the Auction Company, including but not limited to personal injuries, damaged or lost property, additional expenses incurred, etc. that may result from the utilization of the auction item(s) purchased.

7. The purchaser may be required to pay Texas state and local retail taxes at the time of purchase.

8. By participating in the auction, you acknowledge that you are bound by these Terms and Conditions.

Supporters Catherine & Shaesby Scott Jessica & Keith Buchanan Kyle & Noah Hawley Lisle & Scott Whitworth Angie & Brad Harrison Brooke Ornelas & Nick Flanagan • Kaye Knox

Additional thanks to Tito’s Handmade Vodka