United Way of Pierce County's Creating Possibilities Together Gala Program

Creating Possibilities Together

Gala Saturday, May 6, 2023

Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma at Point Ruston Waterfront

Welcome & Thank You Welcome and thank you for joining us this evening!

As we gather to celebrate our Centennial, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for each and every one of you. Your unwavering support and dedication have been instrumental in our ongoing work to create possibilities together and make a lasting impact on our community.

Together, we have set a bold goal of moving 15,000 ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families out of poverty and into self-sufficiency by 2028. Your generous donations, tireless efforts, and steadfast commitment have helped us make significant strides toward achieving this goal. Through our collaborative efforts, we have been able to provide critical support to 7,800 families facing financial challenges, including access to education, financial coaching, and basic needs, empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and build a brighter future for themselves and their children.

I want to express my deepest appreciation to our dedicated board members, committed staff, and our invaluable community partners for their unwavering support and collaboration. Your passion, expertise, and diligence have been the driving force behind our achievements, and I am truly grateful for your partnership.

On behalf of everyone at United Way of Pierce County, I extend my heartfelt thanks to all our supporters and donors for your incredible generosity, compassion, and commitment to creating positive change in our community.

Together, we are making a real difference in the lives of families and individuals facing poverty, and we are truly grateful for your continued support.

Thank you for being a part of our journey and for helping us create possibilities together.

With deepest gratitude, Dona Ponepinto President and CEO United Way of Pierce County

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Greetings! We are honored and grateful to have you join us for our “Creating Possibilities Together” Centennial Gala of United Way of Pierce County!

Tonight, we’re celebrating the legacy of every donor, family, company, and volunteer who have contributed to our mission of fighting poverty for the past 100 years. We’re celebrating YOU! Since our founding in 1921, we have invested $350 million back into our community. We are proud of the impact we have made, but we know that there is still much work to be done. Poverty has widespread consequences, affecting issues such as crime, unemployment, poor health, domestic violence, isolation, and depression. Our promise to you is to continue leading the fight against poverty for the good of ALL people in our community.

Thanks to your generosity, we have already raised $6.3 million towards our Centennial Campaign’s fundraising goal of $8 million and reached our goal of 25 planned gifts. These funds will support three key impact areas in our fight against poverty: Basic Needs, South Sound 211, and Center for Strong Families.

Through these programs, we have been able to provide vital support to over 143,708 individuals for their basic needs, connect 80,087 individuals to resources through South Sound 211, and help over 3,000 individuals participating in Center for Strong Families increase their average monthly income by $1,943.

Our bold goal is to lift 15,000 families out of poverty into financial stability by 2028, one family at a time. We believe that by investing in these key impact areas, we can create real systems and multi-generational change. The return on investment from lifting just 100 households out of poverty increases purchasing power and sales tax by $4.6 million annually into our local community.

As we gather tonight to celebrate our achievements and honor our donors and volunteers, we also humbly ask for your continued support. There is still more to be done, and your contribution can make a real difference in the lives of families and individuals facing poverty in Pierce County. Don’t miss this opportunity to leave a lasting legacy and help shape our future.

On behalf of United Way of Pierce County’s Centennial Committee, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and dedication to our mission.

Together, we can continue to create possibilities and build a healthier, more thriving community for all. Thank you for being part of our journey and for your generosity.

With heartfelt thanks, Debbie Bingham, Todd & Teresa Silver, Jim Walton, Campaign Tri-Chairs 3

Table of Contents

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Welcome & Thank You

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Table of Contents

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Tonight’s Emcee & Auctioneer

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Board of Directors, Leadership Team & Staff

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Centennial Tri-Chairs & Committees

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Past CEOs

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Past Board Chairs

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Past Campaign Chairs

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Past Board Members

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Auction Rules

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Auction Items

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Centennial Donors

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Thank You Sponsors

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TONIGHT’S EMCEE

Amanda Westbrooke Amanda Westbrooke has long been inspired by the gifts of storytelling. For the past decade, Ms. Westbrooke has served as host of TV Tacoma’s CityLine, a weekly economic and cultural affairs program. As a natural educator, here, Ms. Westbrooke wafts and weaves local tradition with urban progress. Her experience includes expertise in human resources, teaching, and curriculum development. She has also served as Director of Education and Outreach for Tacoma Little Theatre and as Strategic Project Manager for Metro Parks.

As a mother to a grown daughter, Olivia, Ms. Westbrooke would be the first to admit the lessons of life have only just begun to tell their story. Her love of gardening, food, films, fashion, opera, and classical music reflects Ms. Westbrooke’s style, grace, and elegance that comes naturally to her role as the host for the Creating Possibilities Together Gala. To inquire about Ms. Westbrooke’s services, kindly email amandawestbrook913@gmail.com.

TONIGHT’S AUCTIONEER

Laura Michalek Fundraising Auctioneer Laura Michalek still relies on the endurance and discipline she possessed at the age of 15, when she was the first female winner of the Chicago Marathon. While Ms. Michalek has hardly missed a day of running since then, it’s this intention to excel at what she loves that is most evident. “To me Auctioneering is about giving all of yourself, before and during the event, in a way that most folks wouldn’t expect.”

(You can hear Ms. Michalek’s full story about her Marathon win through local NPR affiliate KNKX’s weekly Sound Effect broadcast, Episode #173.) Her style, fundraising insight, and commitment to her clients, and their mission, not only sets her apart, but has also created a career beyond Ms. Michalek’s wildest dreams. “I’ve always been deeply interested in how nonprofits I care about are going to sustain themselves, so it is nothing less than a thrill to know I can personally and professionally be part of that.” As the youngest winner in the history of the Chicago Marathon, it has not been lost on Ms. Michalek that this experience informed her whole life. “When I start Auctioneering, it’s like being in the starting block all over again. I still set out to win, however, this time it’s for the organization I’m representing.”

To hear what folks are saying about Ms. Michalek visit www.lauramichalek.com or email auctioneer@lauramichalek.com or call direct at 206.464.0850.

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Board of Directors, Leadership Team & Staff Executive Committee Sebrena Chambers, Chair Nathe Lawver, Vice Chair

Tina Vasen, Secretary Andy Larson, Treasurer

Board Members Annette Bryan Louis Cooper, Jr. Jackie Flowers Stuart Grover Steve Harlow Tanisha Jumper

Shasta Kelley Georgia Lomax Renee McClain Joe Martinez Kristie Nockleby Mark Pinto

Faaluaina “Lua” Pritchard Jon Rossman Carla Santorno Eli Taylor Eileen Walker Jim Walton

Senior Leadership Team Dona Ponepinto Pete Grignon Emily Mendez-Bryant Jarrett Brunny Natasha Ashenhurst

President and CEO Chief Financial Officer Chief Development Officer VP of Community Impact Marketing Consultant

United Way of Pierce County Staff Keith Banks Penni Belcher Tracy Bomar Mary Cassidy Kelvin “KC” Ceasar Dennise Cervantes Paige Chapple Danielle Durand Todd Girouard Mike Goodell Heidi Hansen 6

David Hill Jody Dyer Jasinski Beth Ann Johnson Billie Johnson Robyn Jones Sarah Kirschenbaum Abigail Lawson Audrey Lewis Sarah Lidren Allison Loft Deb Macdonald

Leah Martin Dan McFarland Christina McLamore Cynthia Munoz Shawn Paton Elizabeth Perez J’nai Starks Christie Taylor Sarah Teague Lynn Willis

Centennial Tri-Chairs & Committees Centennial Tri-Chairs Debbie Bingham

Todd & Teresa Silver

Jim Walton

Dianna Kielian Nathe Lawver Lyle Quasim

Kent Roberts Mike Rogers Willie Stewart

Committee Frank Hagel Steve Harlow Shasta Kelley

Centennial Gala Fundraising Committee Shasta Kelley Dianna Kielian

Lua Pritchard Joe Martinez

Eli Taylor

Centennial Gala Internal Committee Emily Mendez-Bryant, Lead Dona Ponepinto Natasha Ashenhurst Linda Kaye Briggs Todd Girouard Pete Grignon

Jody Dyer Jasinski Robyn Jones Allison Loft Leah Martin Beth Wolfe

Special Thank You to our Centennial Campaign Consultant, Linda Kaye Briggs of The Briggs Group.

Past CEOs Rick Allen Howard Boyle

Violette Cruzan Frank Hagel

Theodore Meyers Dona Ponepinto (current)

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Past Board Chairs 1951 – Present

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1951 F. Osmers

1976 L.H. Pedersen

2001 Don Johnson

1952 R. Young

1977 D. Pilkey

2002 Mark Crisson

1953 H. Wuestney

1978 B. Thompson

2003 Mike Turek

1954 R. Faragher

1979 B. Thompson

1955 C.R. Nobel

1980 G. Graves

2004 Alan Spence

1956 R. Odlin

1982 J. Walton

1957 J. Alden Woodworth

1982 B. Dammeier

1958 A. Ayrault

1983 W. Dearborn

1959 L. Titus

1984 R. Carr

1960 H. Baird

1985 Mary Jo Healy

2009 Waylin McCurley

1961 H. Baird

1986 D. Scholes

2010 Maddey Murrey

1962 C. Pearson

1987 Jim Tuttle

2011 Mike Turek

1963 A.E. Saunders

1988 Jerry Guddat

2012 Jim Krueger

1964 A. VonBoecklin

1989 Carl Alexander

2013 Debra Young

1965 E. Hudson

1990 Mildred Baker

2014 James McCormick

1966 W. Kunigk

1991 Don Spencer

1967 H. Scott

1992 Roger Ottenbach

2015 Jamey McCormick

1968 R. DeLong

1993 Jamie Will

1969 L. Gerald Carlisle

1994 Ron Robbel

1970 R. Stoaks

1995 John Woodworth

1971 D. Williams

1996 Joan Sobba

1972 J. Lassoie

1997 Roy Kimbel

2020 Nicole Sherman

1973 R. Mallon

1998 Kathi Willis

2021 Steve Harlow

1974 P. Hogllund

1999 Kent Roberts

2022 Steve Harlow

1975 D. Pilkey

2000 Joanne Bamford

2023 Sebrena Chambers

2005 Linda Gutmann 2006 Jan West 2007 Joanne Coy 2008 Scott Winship

2016 Linda Nguyen 2017 Linda Nguyen 2018 Bill Berry 2019 Bill Berry

Past Campaign Chairs 1951 – Present 1951 R. Young

1976 D. Erwin

2001 George & Kimi Tanbara

1952 B. Johnson

1977 R. Highsmith

2002 P. Transue

1953 R. Faragher

1978 R. Lynch

2003 Melanie Dressell

1954 R. Odlin

1979 B. Dammeier

2004 Bog Magee

1955 J. Alden Woodworth

1980 D. Halvorson

2005 Jim Walton

1956 T. Steme

1981 P. Wallerich

2006 Craig Ueland

1957 D. Hayward

1982 J. Vineyard

2007 Donna & Steve Albers

1958 L. Everet Landon

1983 J. Tuttle

2008 Tim Farrell

1959 J. Anderson

1984 W. Dearborn

2009 John & Connie Landenberg

1960 D.A. Gonyea

1985 D. Scholes

2010 Bill Gaines

1961 N. Rowley

1986 B. Gee

2011 Bruce Dammeier

1962 E. Hudson

1987 J. Will

2012 Mark Lindquist

1963 G. VanderEnde

1988 B. Honeysett

2013 Steve Cooper

1964 G. Chase

1989 D. Spencer

2014 Dianna Kielian

1965 H. Scott

1990 J. Woodworth

2015 Dianna Kielian

1966 F. Haines

1991 R. Hagenbuch

2016 Carla Santorno

1967 N. Shera

1992 R. Tennison

2017 Marilyn Strickland

1968 J. Lassoie

1993 J. Terpstra

1969 R. Stoaks

1994 Binghams

2020 Jackie Flowers & Sue Dreier

1970 D. Williams

1995 Mike & Susan Worthy

1971 R. Mallon

1996 Tom & Judy Hosea

1972 R. Mallon

1997 Harold & Bil Moss

1973 P. Hoglund

1998 D. Johnson

1974 D. Pilkey

1999 M. Crisson

1975 F. Hayes

2000 J. Shoemake

2021 Jackie Flowers & Bill Robertson 2022 Jackie Flowers & Bill Robertson

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Past Board Members 1988 – Present DeAnne Baer Elizabeth Bailey Doug Baker Silvia Barajas Bruce Baurichter David Bean Bill Berry Michael Bianco-Splann Dennis Bloom Chuck Boykin Megan Bradway Cathey Brewis Annette Bryan Ethelda Burke Tonya Burnett Sharon Cagle Jawana Cain David Carlson Sebrena Chambers Ted Coates Tara Connell Felecia Corbin Louis Cooper, Jr. JoAnne Coy Ione Crandall Mark Crisson Federico Cruz-Uribe Lawyer Davis Jack Davis Gerald Denman Alison Diaz Beverly Dole Kala Dralle 10

Sue Dreier Melanie Dressel Robert Drugge Elizabeth Dunbar Stanley Eastberg Mabel Edmonds Jerry Ehnat Virginia Eshelman Timothy J. Farrell Michael Ferreira Diane Fessler Jackie Flowers Becky Fontaine Garry Fujita Bill Gaines Audrey Givens Christine Gleason Spencer Graham David Graybill Lorie Green Stuart Grover Rod Hagenbuch Eric Hahn Steve Harlow Sandy Hill Tom Hilyard Tim Holmes Michelle Holmes Judy Hosea Tom Hosea Denny Hunthausen Linda Hurley Ishem Ted Inouye

John Jacoby Benita Johnson Don Johnson Grover Johnson Tanisha Jumper Shasta Kelley Dianna Kielian Roy Kimbel Paul Knebel Rod Koon James Krueger John & Connie Ladenburg Andy Larson Nathe Lawver Michelle Lee Bob Lenigan Matt Levi Ron Lewis Mark Lindquist Dennis Loewe Georgia Lomax John Long Jim Lopez Jeff Lyon Major General Gary Magonigle Doreen Mailloux Maureen Malaney Leah Martin Thaddeus Martin IV Joe Martinez Mark Martinez Christina Matchett

Past Board Members 1988 – Present Katherine McAllister Darren McCallon Ernie McCarthy Pat McCarthy Renee McClain Jamey McCormick Mike McCrabb Amy McFarland Richard McGrue Racardo McLaughlin Richard Meeder Dewey Miller Robert Miller Patty Mortin Harold Moss Greg Mowat Marilyn Mullenax Madlyn Murrey Sharon Ness Ron Newman Jennifer Nino Linda Nguyen John Nichols Kristie Nockleby Roger Ottenbach David Pearson Nancy Pease Hogan Robert Penton Joe Peritore Elizabeth Perrin Bonnie Pinckney Mark Pinto Faaluaina “Lua” Pritchard

Don Proctor Linda Proett Bill Pugh Lyle Quasim Dirk Rabdau John Renforth Brenda Rogers Kent Roberts Ronald Robinson Rich Rocks Brenda Rogers Patty Rose Jon Rossman Carol Samberg Carla Santorno Kristen Sawin Col. Wayne Schatz Harry Schmidt Kathy Schmidt Cynthia Shaffer Nicole Sherman David Siemens Deborah Smith Steven Smith Dale Sowell Tom Spilman Mark Stensager Tim Sticklet Jake Stortini Marilyn Strickland Jim Tail Dr. Tanbara Eli Taylor

Ray Tennison Harry Thacker John Thompson Vicki Thompson Pamela Transue Michael Turek Tina Vasen Coley Veitenhans Walt Waisath Eileen Walker Jim Walton Art Wang Chuck Ward Jean Watley Shauna Weatherby Jan West Patricia Williams Kathi Willis Cynthia Winder Scott Winship Paul Wiser Jim Woodard Cheryl Woodring David Wrench Steven Wright Artee Young Debra Young Bob Young

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Auction Rules It’s Time to Raise the Paddle!

Raise your bid number high and join us in supporting our Creating Possibilities Together Centennial Campaign and help to make a difference in the lives of families in our community. With your generous gift of $1,000 or more, you can make a pledge to support our continuing efforts to help families leave poverty behind for good. Pledges can be made in one year or multiple years, up to 5 years, and you can involve your entire family by making a multi-generational gift together.

General Auction Rules When bidding, hold your paddle high and toward the auctioneer. The highest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the successful bid, thereby obligating the bidder to purchase the item. All sales are final and payment is due prior to leaving the event. There will be no exchanges or refunds unless specified by the donors. In case of dispute, the decision of the auction committee is final.

While the auction committee has attempted to clearly describe the items, all items are sold “as is”. Values set on auction items are estimates, United Way of Pierce County neither warrants nor represents, and shall in no event be responsible for, conditions of property.

By purchasing an item, the buyer waives any claims of liability against either United Way of Pierce County or the donor of property or services, and neither United Way of Pierce County nor the donor are responsible for any personal injuries or damages to property that may result from the utilization of property or services sold.

Please note all restrictions on items or services. Services and events, unless specified otherwise, are to be arranged at the mutual convenience of the donor and buyer.

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Auction Item #1

Woodinville, Wine, and Willows for the WIN! One night for two (2) at the Willows Lodge, a meal at the celebrated Barking Frog restaurant at the Lodge, and a private wine tasting for four (4) of two bottles of wine at Alexandria Nicole Cellars.

What a wonderful way to warm up and wind down when you win this Woodinville experience. First, there’s the private wine-tasting for four people, which includes two bottles of wine, at celebrated Alexandria Nicole Cellars at their Woodin Creek Tasting Room in the heart of Woodinville wine country! Then, how about a beautiful culinary experience at the renowned Barking Frog restaurant just steps away from the nearby Willows Lodge?

Executive Chef Dylan Herrick and his talented culinary team use their modern and classic techniques to create innovative seasonal dishes that are inventive yet timeless. Then, drift off on pillows of perfection for a blissful night at the beautiful Willows Lodge, your personal haven for dreams, comfort, and a sense of wonder. Sip, Savor, and Sleep! Woodinville awaits!

Thank you to Janene Varden, Rhanda Rosselot, Willows Lodge, Ashley Anderson, Alexandria Nicole Cellars. Value: $1,100

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Auction Item #2

Blow Up Your Inner Artist!

A glass-blowing experience for up to six (6) at Hilltop Artists!

Are you fascinated by the art and science of glassblowing? Experience the centuries-old craft of glassmaking with Hilltop Artists! Join their skilled artists for a fun-filled event of creativity, learning, and teamwork. In this group activity, you and up to 5 friends will have the unique opportunity to make your very own glass object under the guidance of Hilltop’s young expert glassblowers.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, Hilltop’s skilled artists will be on hand to guide you through every step of the process, from shaping the molten glass to adding finishing touches.

Thank you to Kim Keith and Hilltop Artists. Value: $600 (Choose between creating glass paperweights or pumpkins. This opportunity must be scheduled and take place before May 2024. Expect the activity to take between 1-3 hours.)

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Auction Item #3

Alderbrook Escape One night for two (2) at Alderbrook Resort & Spa + $300 gift card Picture yourself relaxing in a Hood Canal waterfront setting that soothes the senses. Since 1913, Alderbrook Resort & Spa has been the perfect destination for unforgettable weekend getaways and romantic escapes steeped in the iconic beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The name Alderbrook is synonymous with luxurious pairings: Relaxing and Rustic. Serene and Scenic. Catered to, yet Casual. A perfect place for a pair like you! Your Alderbrook Spa and Resort experience comes with one night of luxurious accommodation in a Courtyard King room, plus one $300 gift card that you may use for another night’s stay, for meals, the spa, their golf course, gift shop, and more.

Thank you to Alderbrook Resort and Spa, Alicia Bruce. Value: $600

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Auction Item #4 Welcome to Our Table!

Tuscany for Two!

Five nights in Cortona, Tuscany, Italy!

Walk where Etruscans trod nearly 3,000 years ago! Epic history, culture, art, romance, cuisine, and nature blend together beautifully in the Etruscan hill town of Cortona, Italy, where you’ll relax for five, star-filled nights in the elegantly curated Suite Rosella on the third floor of a 16th century palazzo. Mama mia! You’ll awake each morning to a complimentary Italian breakfast–and the generous Italian spirit–in nearby Bar Signorelli. A few minutes’ walk and you’re in the historic heart of Cortona, where you’ll find restaurants, cafes, boutiques, worldclass museums, and Renaissance churches! You’ll have a choice of going on a fascinating two-hour guided historical walking tour of Cortona OR enjoying a curated four-course meal paired with wine and dessert at Cortona’s renowned Ristorante il Cacciatore. And there’s more…and amore! Thank you to Sojourn Ventures Travel and Laura Michalek. Value $4,500.

(Airfare and ground transportation not included. Based on availability. Expires two (2) years from event date, May 6th , 2023. Extendable and exchangeable. Requires a refundable damage security deposit.)

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Auction Item #5

PRIVATE CHEF DINNER EXPERIENCE for 8

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Dinner for eight (8) at Chef’s Table, at Table 47 restaurant!

Time to gather seven of your besties for a truly memorable meal at Gig Harbor’s Table 47.

(Puget Sound sits on the 47th parallel.) Sit down to a custom, seasonal five-course meal created just for you by Table 47’s Executive Chef. Wine pairings are included in this sumptuous adventure in elevated dining. Table 47 sources from local farmers, distillers, brewers, and winemakers who share their values of environmentally friendly food stewardship. Their chefs hit the road to personally seek out and partner with passionate producers who share Table 47’s value of great-tasting, planet-friendly food.

Thank you to Michelle Carlton. Value $1,200.

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Auction Item #6

Breathtaking Alaska? Viva Mexico? The Azure Caribbean? What’s your pleasure?

7-Day Holland-America Cruise for Two (2) Pick your port of call and Holland America will take you there, in cruising class and comfort in your ocean view cabin! Fancy Alaska? Charming towns and majestic coastlines await on an Alaska cruise from Seattle, featuring Glacier Bay National Park, whale-watching and stops in rough-hewn Ketchikan and Alaska’s capital, Juneau.

Or cruise the Mexican Riviera, with Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and more, on your festive itinerary. Or sail the Western Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale! Balmy sea breezes and tropical sunsets (and boat drinks) are your companions as you visit various ports of call, depending on which cruise you choose, including Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, Grand Cayman, Key West, and more!

Finally, if Canada and New England floats your boat, you’ll glide past incredible scenery (hello fall foliage?) and stop into historic ports and cities, some well-traveled and hidden jewels.

Enjoy getaways with convenient Boston departures to the culturally rich Montréal or Québec City, with storied places like Bar Harbor, Halifax, and Prince Edward Island along the way.

You’ll be in seventh heaven on this seven-day cruise for two from Holland America, sailing the seas since 1873. (Just a few decades before United Way Pierce County got underway!)

Thank you to Holland-America Cruise Line. Value: $ 3,000 (Airfare not included. Good for any 7-day Holland America Line Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, or Canada/New England cruise for two, subject to availability. There is no expiration date. Guest is responsible for taxes and onboard charges.)

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Auction Item #7

Somewhere Over the San Juans!

Round-trip Scenic Tour of the San Juans from Ruston Point for two!

You’ll be spellbound in wide-eyed wonder as you take off from Kenmore’s new launch site at Ruston Point and circumnavigate the San Juans in your cozy, but comfy, Kenmore Air seaplane. These emerald gems of our Salish Sea are composed of 172 different named islands and reefs that sit between Anacortes, Washington, and Vancouver Island, Canada.

All told, there are 408 miles of shoreline on the islands, the most of any single in the United States! Your Kenmore scenic tour will provide an incredible perspective, allowing you to see exactly why Orcas Island is known for hiking (it’s the hilliest, with Mount Constitution rising nearly a half mile) while Lopez is best for biking (it’s the flattest). You’ll spot four lighthouses located on the San Juan Islands, but not a single stoplight. The islands are also home to three different orca pods living in the Salish Sea region. With water that can be gunmetal gray or clear Caribbean turquoise blue depending on the day, you’ll be amazed at what you’ll see in the sea and on land! You’ll see why they say the best way to see the San Juans is from above!

Thank you to Kenmore Air. Value $500.

(Certificate is valid for airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges. Expires May 31, 2024)

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Auction Item #8

Enjoy a Condo on the Harbor in Historic Victoria, British Columbia!

6-Night Stay in Harborview Condo in Victoria, BC! Want to get away, but not travel too far? Ditch the car and enjoy a walking getaway situated 800 meters away from the main ferry dock in Victoria, BC. This two-bedroom condo has a full kitchen, on site swimming pool and hot tub, and full laundry facilities in the unit. You’ll be walking distance from Fisherman’s Wharf. Want to hop a water taxi to the Empress for high tea? It’s right there. Maybe bring your car and take a leisurely drive to world-famous Butchart Gardens, or spend some time exploring the coast. You’ll have many options during your 6-night stay in Victoria. World-class restaurants, shops, art galleries, gardens, High Teas, and history await in this picturesque, historic city deemed one of the top twenty world cities for quality of life.

Thank you to Nathe and Alicia Lawver. Value $3,000.

(Winner will coordinate a mutually agreeable time that works between now and May 31, 2024.)

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Auction Item #9

Two Tickets to Paradise!

Two round-trip tickets to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies!

Two round-trip main cabin tickets to anywhere Alaska Airlines–#AlaskaCarelines–and its partners, SkyWest and PenAir, fly. Yes, we said “anywhere!” And no black-out dates.

Good for one year. Need we say more? Well, one more thing: please share your amazing, wonderful, inspiring, rejuvenating journey on social media with #AlaskaCarelines.

Thank you to Alaska Airlines. Value: $ 2,400

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Auction Item #10

SEA! HAWKS! It’s Training Day, Seahawks Style!

“Seahawks Insider Training” for six (6) with your host, former NFL defensive back and Seattle Seahawk–Tacoma’s own Marcus Trufant!

Time to suit up, “Twelves”! We’re all on the winning team when Tacoma’s own Marcus Trufant is the personal tour guide for this incredible, experience, exclusive to our Centennial Gala and all our celebrated guests. Six lucky “Twelves” will get a truly unique experience. Go behind-the-scenes with Marcus to see your Seattle Seahawks at their training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center (VMAC) in Renton. You never know who you might bump into!

Watch the players and coaches go through their moves, enjoy a special lunch, and go away with not only smiles and one-of-a-kind memories, but some nifty Hawks memorabilia as well.

Thank you to Marcus Trufant and the Seattle Seahawks organization. Value: $3,500.

(Winner will coordinate a mutually agreeable time that works.)

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Auction Item #11

Enjoy the Island Way at Hanalei Bay, Kaua’i!

Five nights at Hanalei Bay, Kaua’i!

Five tropical nights for up to six people in a spacious, recently-remodeled, three bedroom, two and a half bath, stand-alone private villa on Kaua’i’s famed North Shore. From your two lanais (patios), a private one off the master bedroom downstairs and one upstairs off the living room–take in the majestic emerald-hued Hanalei Mountains on one side and the open ocean of Hanalei Bay on the other. The beach is just a few steps away past the Princeville Hotel next door. The trade winds are often blowing, but if you need AC the bedrooms all have it. You’ll be making the shaka hand sign of approval as you play in the surf, snorkel, hike the rain forests, and marvel at Waimea Canyon and the nearby soaring cathedral cliffs of the Nāpali Coast! The towns of Wainiha and Haena and the beginning of the famed Na Pali Coast trail beckon just a few miles to the west! There are also options to upgrade for additional nights, seafood chef-prepared meals and tours! There truly is no place like Hawai’i!

Aloha pumehana, which means with warm aloha! Value: $ 3,400 (Airfare and ground transportation not included. Based on availability. Expires two (2) years from event date, May 6th , 2023. Extendable and exchangeable. Requires a refundable damage security deposit.)

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Centennial Donors Donors who have generously given $1,000 and above Anonymous (4) Ms. Rachel M. Allen Marianne H. Bastin Bill and Bari Berry The Bingham Family Dr. Jan Brazzell and Dr. Wolfgang Optiz George Briggs Linda Kaye Briggs Annette Bryan Mr. and Mrs. John and Missy Candler Sebrena Chambers Louis P. Cooper and Dawn M. Cooper Bruce and Lauren Dammeier Lois and Del Deide Sue and Dan Dreier Liz and Mike Dunbar Rick and Betsy Ellingson Zach Entwistle Janice and Terry Farning Ms. Jackie Flowers Colleen Gilligan and Dave Gromala Todd Girouard Dr. Stuart Grover and Dr. Pamela Transue Leon and Sonia Grunberg Robert and Linda Gutmann Mr. and Mrs. Ted and Jan Hackmann Barbara Hamry Dave Hamry Lori and Blake Harnick William Horn, Jr. Dr. David J. Harrowe Robyn Beatrice Jones Ms. Tanisha Jumper Ms. Dianna L. Kielian and Ms. Lynn Cheshire Ms. Clara K. Ladd Andy Larson Nathe and Alicia Lawver Brandon M. Lehman Dorothy A. Lewis Ms. Sue Little Georgia Lomax

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Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Lita Luvera Joe Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Greg and Melanie McFarland Jerry McLaughlin Richard A. and Susan Meeder Emily Mendez-Bryant James and Vickie Murphy Jennifer Nino Kristie and Ted Nockleby Dona and Joe Ponepinto Kevin and Linda Proett William L. Pugh Lyle Quasim Lester and M. Estelle Reid Claude Remy and Claire Spain-Remy Kent and Linda Roberts William and Della Robertson Jon Rossman Tony and Megan Saddler Larry and Carla Santorno Kathy Schmidt Pat Shuman Scott Silver Todd and Teresa Silver Mr. Herb B. Simon Willie Stewart, Sr. Mrs. Carol Stockdale Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland Summit Trust Eli and Lauren Taylor Tina Vasen and Jeff Easter Mr. Edward H. Wagner James L. Walton Chris and Carol Webster Mrs. Michelle Wentz William and Gail Weyerhaeuser Mr. and Mrs. James and Sally Will, Jr. Kathi Willis Ms. Lorraine L. Wilson BZ and Ann Zenczak Mr. Steve C. Zylkowski

Legacy Society Donors

Anonymous (1) Linda Kaye Briggs Mr. and Mrs. John and Missy Candler Mark and Val Crisson Janice and Terry Farning Ms. Jackie Flowers Todd Girouard Colleen Gilligan and Dave Gromala Pete and Laura Grignon Frank Hagel and Marcia Walker Barbara Hamry Dave Hamry Maria and Steve Harlow Robyn Beatrice Jones Ms. Tanisha Jumper Ms. Dianna L. Kielian and Ms. Lynn Cheshire Jim and Eileen Krueger Emily Mendez-Bryant Dona and Joe Ponepinto Kent and Linda Roberts Mike and Julie Robinson Craig and Niki Ueland James L. Walton James and Sally Will, Jr. Rob and Norinda Yancey

Foundations Gifts

Norman Archibald Foundation Bamford Foundation Ben B. Cheney Foundation Ellison Foundation Forest Foundation Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Foundation Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Oscar T. and Olivann Hokold Foundation Florence B. Kilworth Charitable Trust Foundation Kiwanis Club of Tacoma Foundation Tom and Meg Names Family Foundation PacificSource Health Plans Russell Family Foundation Satterberg Foundation Sequoia Foundation The Sunderland Foundation Wells Fargo Bank Foundation Woodworth Family Foundation

Local Heroes for Financial Literacy Bank of America Banner Bank Columbia Bank Commencement Bank Heritage Bank Harborstone Credit Union KeyBank Kitsap Credit Union O Bee Credit Union Sound Credit Union TAPCO Credit Union Union Bank U.S. Bank WaFd Bank Washington State Employees Credit Union

Corporate Gifts, Grants & Sponsors

Amazon Bank of America Banner Bank BECU Coordinated Care Costco Wholesale DaVita I.B.E.W. 76 Federal Credit Union JPMorgan Chase & Co Kaiser Permanente Molina Healthcare MultiCare Health System PacificSource Health Plans Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Pierce County Labor Community Service Premera BlueCross Puget Sound Energy Puyallup Tribe of Indians Regence BlueShield/Cambia Health Foundation Rice Insurance, LLC RISE Properties Tacoma Public Utilities TAPCO Credit Union Titus Will Automotive Group TPSC Benefits TwinStar Credit Union Umpqua Bank U.S. Oil & Refining Company Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Washington State Employees Credit Union Wells Fargo Workforce Central

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Gala Thank You Sponsors Creating Possibilities Together

Hope Builders

Game Changers

Gala Thank You Sponsors Creating Possibilities Together

Advocates

Ambassador Table Sponsors The Cooper Family Joe Martinez & Tanisha Jumper Eli & Lauren Taylor

Coat Check

Photo Booth & Music

Ice Sculpture

Valet Parking

Table Sponsors

Book Club | Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region | Steve Harlow Dianna Kielian | Nathe Lawver | MultiCare Health System | Kent Roberts

Thank You for supporting United Way of Pierce County

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