How Sweet It Was!

What could be sweeter than announcing that the TASTE of GSBA, Sweet Charity,  raised over $727,000 to support our LGBTQ and allied scholars. There was magic in the air as our 820 guests were welcomed with champagne by 100 outstanding volunteers including the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence selling Emerald Tickets, PFLAG, Quake Rugby, Delta Lambda Phi, UW’s Rainbow Grads,  scholars and  members selling Celebrity Chef table raffles. Within minutes guests were mingling with each other; saying hi to Mayor Murray, Councilmembers Sally Clark and Tom Rasmussen, King County Councilmember Joe McDermott, Tacoma Councilmember Ryan Mello and enjoying signature cocktails by Tutta Bella; small plates by our caterers: Amato Catering,  Cameron Catering, Ray’s Boathouse, Manhattan, Taylor Shellfish,  Barrio, Urbane, Two Tartes Catering and FigTree Catering and popping balloons for one of our restaurant gift certificates. No sooner did you start enjoying those luscious small bites when you realized you had not yet started sipping from wine being poured by Bartholomew, Elsom, Fidélitas, Goose Ridge, Laurelhurst Cellars, Nota Bene, Port Gardner Bay Winery and Va Piano.  Oh, and somehow you still managed to bid on those wonderful auction items and the incredible wines in the wine section, including a full wine cellar with over 100 wines –just for you and your closest, ( soon to be happiest), friends.

As the hour struck 7:30, you were ushered to your seats by more wonderful volunteers, to enjoy a performance of a dance number from Sweet Charity performed by actors from the 5^th Avenue’s Production of A Chorus Line. What a glorious way to settle down for some serious bidding. Of course, we first had to pick our Emerald Ticket and our Celebrity Chef’s Raffle which made for some very happy guests. Huge thanks to our talented and generous celebrity chefs: Tamara Murphy of TerraPlata, Jerry Traunfeld of Poppy and Rumi Ohnui of Cassis. Thank you also to the Westin Hotel staff for the outstanding job of taking care of us while our Auctioneer Extraordinaire, Laura Michalek and our Emcee Elisa Jaffe kept the evening lively and the bidding high. Of course, the extraordinary bidding was inspired by our Scholar, Nyka Tucker, who touched us to the core sharing her story and dreams and the power of your gifts to change worlds and make dreams come true. With barely time to catch our breath, our TASTE Chair, Kent Thoelke came on stage and completed the story about the power of giving. After that, it was impossible not to raise that paddle high and often (yes, some donors gave at many different levels). Staying with a wonderful tradition, Michael Melancon &Glenn Johnson started the evening with a $25,000 bid; and after some very exciting $10,000 and $5,000 bids, our TASTE Chairs Kent Thoelke & Kevin Gaspari donated $25,000 and three other amazing donors, Ernie, Sandy and Glenn added to that to make a $50,000 match at the $1,000 level resulting in a night at which the Fund-A-Scholar raised $279,000. It’s hard to believe there was more to come; more bidding, a wine frenzy with sommeliers April Pogue and Lee Spires and a breathtaking array of trips, food experiences, tickets to the Ellen Show which had some wild bidding and then two more performances by our talent from the 5^th Avenue Theatre. Team Photogenic already has the photos online - you can view and order prints here.

Weren’t able to attend the TASTE? You can be a Scholarship Fund Donor by making a gift online.

So many people made this night so successful, but we must start out and acknowledge the amazing vision and hard work by our two Chairs, Kent Thoelke and Kevin Gaspari and their talented committee Monica Ackerman, Allan Aquila, Dena Levine, Drew Ness, Chris Nishiwaki, Mark Rosén, Lee and Van Spires and Jason Staats.  Supporting this committee every step of the way, with his expertise around all things auction is our Events Manager, Scott Walden and a stellar GSBA staff: Rachael Brister, Amy Burdick, Rachel Chernin, Mandy Dormer, Matt Landers, Aaron Rindt, Alysa Rosen and Jessica Wootten .

GSBA could not ensure all funds raised the night of the TASTE go to the Scholarship Fund, if it weren’t for the generous support of the evening’s TASTE Sponsors. Huge thanks to our Presenting Partner: 1st Security Bank; Marquee Sponsors: AlaskaAirlines, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Outerwall, Precision Garage Door Service; Vulcan, JPMorgan Chase and SVEDKA; our Premier Sponsors: Sound Community Bank and Thorny Rose Wines;  Supporting Sponsors: AA Party Rentals; Aria Style, Choice Linens, Girlie Press, Reliable Movers, Team Photogenic; and West Coast Draperies; Silent Auction Sponsors: Morgan Stanley, Kasala and Alaska Airlines.

GSBA also thanks, for ongoing support, our 2014 Annual Sponsors. Thank you to our Jewels: Diamond: Microsoft; Emerald: 1st Security Bank; and our Ruby Jewel: PwC. Our Platinum Sponsor: Liberty Mutual & Safeco Insurance. Gold Sponsors:  American Family Insurance; PacMed; Regence and Wells Fargo. Silver Sponsors:  Alaska Airlines, Boeing, Carter Subaru, Seattle Goodwill, Group Health, New York Life. Precision Garage Door Service, Starbucks, RBC Wealth Management, US Bank Bronze Sponsors:  Avanade, Carpet Liquidators, CenturyLink, DML Insurance, Overlake Reproductive Health, Mona Smith, Attorney at Law; Google, Irons Brothers Construction, Vulcan and White Pages. Travel & Tourism: Amtrak, Port of Seattle, Visit Seattle, Space Needle (happy birthday Karen), Renaissance Seattle; King County, Sheraton Seattle, Sound Transit. Guide Sponsor: BECU; Marketing Partner:  Green Rubino and our Community Health Partner – Gay City

Your chamber, GSBA, would not be the largest LGBT chamber in the US with a nationally recognized Scholarship Fund if it weren’t for you, our amazing members, generous donors and a progressive business community. You understand that Equality is Good Business. You are committed to diversity and equality in business. You know the power of education and the importance of supporting the next generation of leaders. You are our heroes. Thank you.

With your commitment and your  talented and visionary Board of Directors led by our Chair Martha Davis and the incredible leadership of the Scholarship Fund led by our Scholarship Chair, Mark Rosén, we can look forward to a successful 2015.

For equality,

Louise

GSBA President & CEO

P.S. 2015 is the 25^th Anniversary of the GSBA Scholarship Fund! Mark your calendars now for the May 15 Scholarship Dinner, the night you get to meet the students and hear their stories and the 2015 TASTE of GSBA on November 21 –the party you will never want to miss!

Press Release: GSBA Raises More Than $460,000 at Annual TASTE of GSBA

November 30, 2012

Media Contact: Rachael Brister, Deputy Director, rachaelb@thegsba.org, 206.363.9188

                                                                                                                                                                       

Greater Seattle Business Association Raises More Than $460,000 at Annual TASTE of GSBA Gala Dinner and Auction

GSBA’s Signature TASTE of GSBA fundraiser supports undergraduate scholarship program investing in the next generation of leaders; GSBA has awarded more than $1.4 million in scholarships in 22 years

SEATTLE – The Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA), the nation’s largest LGBT and allied chamber of commerce, announced that their annual TASTE of GSBA benefit dinner and auction recorded a record-breaking donation total. The event raised more than $460,000 to support scholarships for LGBTQ and allied students. On Saturday, November 17, more than 600 business, nonprofit leaders and elected officials attended the TASTE of GSBA gala, filling the Seattle Sheraton Hotel’s Metropolitan Ballroom.

“I had received a few other scholarships that year, but this one was special… because they were celebrating all of me. Wonderful people care about me – a gay, Filipino kid in Lakewood, Washington,” explained Ryan Digges, a former scholarship recipient, about the particular importance of receiving a GSBA Scholarship.

From the enthusiastic and generous bidding, it was clear that the GSBA Scholarship Fund, often referred to as the “heart” of GSBA, has strong community support. As business leaders, GSBA members understand the importance of giving back and investing in the next generation of leaders. Notable donations included a $20,000 donation from Microsoft and a matching donation from Glenn Johnson, President and CEO of Horizon Air and Michael Melancon.

Among other items, a package created by the Seattle Storm, including a limited edition jersey (1 of only 5 made) commemorating the 40^th anniversary of Title IX and an exclusive dinner with Storm owners.  With a surprise last-minute addition of a second package, the two top bidders raised $12,000.

TASTE also showcased member restaurants and caterers, featured silent and live auctions, a sit-down dinner with celebrity chefs Chris Keff of Flying Fish, Tamara Murphy of Terra Plata, John Sarich of Chateau Ste. Michelle and Jerry Traunfeld of Poppy. Key Bank Broadway at the Paramount performed music from the upcoming Flashdance – The Musical.

2012 TASTE Sponsors included 1st Security Bank, Alaska Airlines, Coinstar, JPMorgan Chase, and Seattle Storm.

The GSBA Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to LGBTQ and allied students who exhibit leadership potential, demonstrate strong academic abilities and who are actively involved in school and community organizations. In 2013, GSBA will be awarding its first scholarships for graduate-level students, in addition to the undergraduate students who have been the Scholarship Fund’s focus for the last 22 years. The GSBA Scholarship Fund is available to students of any age who are LGBTQ or allied who are committed to working for civil rights in the LGBT community.  Prospective scholars can find an application online at thegsbascholarship.org/apply.php.

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About the Greater Seattle Business Association

The Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) is this region’s LGBT and Allied Chamber of Commerce proudly serving the business and nonprofit community since 1981. GSBA is the largest LGBT Chamber in the United States with over 1000 members. More than a chamber, GSBA is a vibrant community organization with a broad and diverse membership base. GSBA is widely known throughout the Puget Sound region for its work on business development, connecting community through business, advocacy on both civil rights and business and promoting LGBT Tourism through its Travel Gay Seattle tourism initiative. In addition, GSBA invests in the next generation of leaders by sponsoring a Scholarship Fund which, since 1990, has given out over $1.4 million in scholarships to undergraduates in Washington State. GSBA’s mission is to combine business development, social action and leadership to expand economic opportunities for the LGBT community and those who support equality for all. For more information about GSBA, visit www.thegsba.org.

2012 TASTE of GSBA Breaks All Records

What a star studded night! As highly anticipated as the TASTE was this year, it truly exceeded all expectations and, according to early returns, we raised a record breaking $460,000 to support the education of LGBTQA students!!! 

From the moment you arrived and were handed a glass of champagne, I know we all felt the excitement in the air. The pre-function reception was wonderful as each caterer gave out scrumptious small plates to savor and enjoy. Thank you to Act 3 Catering, Design Perfect Catering, Herban Feast Catering, Hyatt Downtown, Sazerac, Taylor ShellfishFarms and Two Tartes Catering. This year's Silent Auction items were wonderful and bidding was lively as we purchased Emerald Tickets from the Sisters, who sold out of our blinkie rings in record time. Thank you again to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for your ongoing support of GSBA and our Scholarship Fund. The hugging and bantering was energetic as we walked around enjoying wine and cocktails.  Moments after we entered the ballroom we met our celebrity chefs which resulted in exciting bidding for the two coveted chef tables. Thank you again to Tamara Murphy of Terra Plata, Chris Keff of Flying Fish, Jerry Traunfeld of Poppy and John Sarich of Ste MichelleWine Estates.   

How about that entertainment? Keybank Broadway At the Paramount and Seattle Theatre Group outdid themselves in putting together an ensemble of actors performing the songs from Flashdance- The Musical. The performers had incredible voices and the dancers were fantastic. I don't know when the room was more electric - was it during the performance of Maniac,  or was it  What a Feeling or just whenever those talented performers stepped on the stage.  And, then, our Auctioneer Extraordinaire, Laura Michalek and our terrific Emcee, David Schmader did their magic and kept the bidding lively as bid cards were raised again and again. Sommelier Kyle Reynolds was something else as he auctioned off our incredible selection of wines that were donated at the Cocktail Contest. Speaking of wine, again this year we served only premium Washington Wines which were generously donated by Kevin Correll from Barrage Cellars, Steve Snyder from Hollywood Hill Winery, Bart Fawbush of Bartholomew Winery, Greg Smallwood from Laurelhurst Cellars, Janiece Haug of Anton Ville, John Patterson from Patterson Cellars, Tim Narby from Nota Bene, David Von Moritz from Wilridge, Jess Zander, from Fidelitas, Kurt Schlatter who donated all of the bubbly, and representing Robert Ramsey, Peter Moore, who has become our  wine guru. Peter and our Board Chair, Mark Rosén, reached out to these generous winemakers to make sure we have the best premium wines on every table.

There is no doubt that the highlight of this year's TASTE of GSBA was when former GSBA Scholar Ryan Digges stepped on stage. Suddenly forks were put down as Ryan poignantly reminded us why we were there and what it means to our Scholars to get that call letting them know they are a GSBA Scholar: they are not alone and they have an entire community who is proud of them and are honored to help them go to college. Ryan's words stuck and truly inspired one of the most successful raise the paddle, "fund-a-scholar" moments we have ever had. A huge thank you to Microsoft for starting out the bidding with an incredibly generous $20,000 donation to the Scholarship Fund. This certainly inspired others to step up and later on when Glenn Johnson and Michael Melancon said they would match every $1,000 donation up to $25,000, we reached another milestone as 25 hands went up to make sure we received the full match. This generous response was duplicated a number of times during the evening as folks bid over value again and again culminating in the Seattle Storm donation getting two bids together totaling $12k. The bidders, avid Storm fans, will get dinner with the Storm owners and CEO, courtside seats as well as being able to take home a framed, signed jersey, of which there was only five made, commemorating the 40^th anniversary of Title IX.

The success of this event is due in no small part to the support we receive from our TASTE Sponsors. Thank you to our Presenting Partner this year, 1st Security Bank and to our other TASTE sponsors: Alaska Airlines, Coinstar, Holland America, JPMorgan Chase, Seattle Storm and our Supporting Sponsors Eagle Home Mortgage and Risen'Shine. And we are so appreciative of the support we receive from Girlie Press for our all our event printing, KetchamDesign for creating the look and feel of TASTE, and Team Photogenic for photography and videography at our events. Special thanks to Choice Linens, Reliable Movers, OolaDistillery, Fun Frames Photo Booth, Monday's Flowers and Yoyo StringProductions for making the evening even more special. I can't say enough about the helpfulness and professionalism of the Sheraton Staff; thank you Anthony Horton for taking such good care of our guests.

Of course our 2012 Corporate Sponsors showed up in full force at the TASTE and added greatly to the success of the event. A warm thank you to Platinum Sponsors: LibertyNorthwest and Safeco Insurance; Gold Sponsors: American Family Insurance, Avanade, Microsoft, PacificMedical Centers, Regence and Wells Fargo; Silver Sponsors: Alaska Airlines, Boeing, CarterSubaru, Group Health, NY Life, Precision Door Services, RBC Wealth Management, Seattle Goodwill,  Starbucks, US Bank and our Bronze Sponsors: BECU; IronsBrothers Construction; Mona Smith, LLC; PEMCO; Toyota of Seattle and Honda ofSeattle; Guide Sponsor: 1stSecurity Bank and iPhone App Sponsor, US Bank.

And, how do we thank this year's TASTE Chair, Jerome Bader? Jerome gave his time and talent to make this event the spectacular evening it was. Thank you Jerome, your 100% commitment to the success of this event was evident every day. Certainly, he had a stellar committee to work with and no small measure of thanks go to Micheal Bailey, Glenda Downs, Keith Dussell, Jenny Harding, Mark Rosén, Debbie Mock Vaughn, Alix Mendonca and Peter Moore. Our Volunteer Committee was able to enjoy the evening because of the nearly 100 volunteers who arrived all day to help set up, run registration, welcome guests, manage the auction and help our guests check out. They worked for hours and hardly took a break to ensure the evening went smoothly. We cannot thank our volunteers enough for their support. 

Helping, supporting and doing some very heavy lifting to create this magical evening was our very own GSBA staff. Led by our highly skilled and talented Events Manager Scott Walden, our GSBA team members Randy Bowren, Rachael Brister, Rachel Chernin, Matt Landers, Jessica Swetin and Jessica Wootten took care of countless details, and all during one of the most intense election cycles ever, and they didn't miss a beat. They are a dream team and along with our TASTE Committee and Board Leadership, under our current outstanding Board Chair, Mark Rosén, are unstoppable when it comes to raising money for our students and supporting our members and our community.

But the #1 reason for our success is you, our guests, table captains and members who care about our students and are incredibly generous in giving back. There is a reason we are the largest and most successful LGBT and allied Chamber of Commerce and that is because we have the best members. Thank you for attending the TASTE and giving so generously to support our LGBTQA students. And, for those who were not able to attend, there is always time to become a GSBA Scholarship Donor.  A year-end donation to the GSBA Scholarship Fund, will make a significant and positive difference in the life of an LGBTQA student. As Ryan told us at the TASTE, "you will never know how important your donation is to an LGBTQA scholar, but I can tell you that your support will change their life forever". Marriage equality won at the ballot box, education equality can be achieved with your donation to the GSBA Scholarship Fund.

TASTE of the GSBA Item of the Day: Seattle Storm - The Storm Crazies Experience

Seattle Storm - The Storm Crazies Experience

Home Court Advantage and On the Road

The Seattle Storm is crazy for its fans and is offering the winner of this auction item an amazing opportunity, the Storm Crazies Experience. The winner will receive a pair of tickets to any 2 Storm/WNBA away games of your choice-with a two night hotel stay in each city; and,one home game with a pre game meet & greet with a Storm Owner & the CEO, including a pair of court side tickets, and a chance to attend a team practice as a private guest of the team. To top it off you'll also receive a bunch of Seattle Storm merchandise and your own personalized Seattle Storm jersey!

Click to see the rest of the items donated to the TASTE of the GSBA

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TASTE of the GSBA Item of the Day: Holland America Line

Holland America Line: Luxurious 7-Day Cruise for Two

in Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico or Canada/New England

When you step aboard one of the five-star ships of Holland America Line, you will experience a voyage unlike any other. You can choose any cruise for two (same stateroom) up to seven days in length (based on minimum ocean view stateroom) to Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico or Canada/New England. Your journey will include extraordinary dining, spacious staterooms, elegant surroundings and days filled with new discoveries and gracious pampering by an award-wining crew. You can choose to partake in as many – or as few – activities as you wish, from the renowned Greenhouse Spa and Salon, to cooking demonstrations and wine tasting in the Culinary Arts Center, and much more. Or simply relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery from the beautiful wrap-around teak deck. The certificate may be applied to other cabin categories or cruise trades at an additional cost. 

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Prized Photographs Up for Auction at the TASTE of GSBA

The Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA), our region's LGBT Chamber, has received a donation of two spectacular photographs to auction off at the TASTE of GSBA on November 13 at the Sheraton. These photographs are truly collector's items and, given their high value, we would love your help in notifying your customers, colleagues and mailing list that the photographs will be on view at GSBA's Art Preview, Friday, November 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Studio of Scott Aitken on 1605 Boylston Avenue, #310, Capitol Hill.

Bids may be placed on the photographs on November 5 and will continue to be accepted either silently, or in person, at the TASTE of GSBA Auction, Come Fly with Us, on November 13 at the Sheraton.

To place a bid in person at the TASTE, a ticket may be purchased online at thegsba.org or by calling (206)-363-9188.

Photographs:

ANNIE LEIBOVITZ, Sigourney Weaver, 1998, 16 x 20 gelatin silver print, numbered and signed.

ROBERT MAPPLETHORPE, Patti Smith, 1986, 20 x 24 gelatin silver print, numbered and signed.

(For more insight into the relationship between Patti and Robert, please follow this link to read Patti's NPR interview about her book "Just Kids". (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130889380&ft=1&f=130889380)

The TASTE of GSBA is our annual fundraiser for the GSBA Scholarship Fund. The Fund gives out over $135k each year to support the undergraduate education of LGBT and Allied students in Washington State. The TASTE is the event at which GSBA showcases restaurants and caterers, holds a silent and live auction, a sit-down dinner with three celebrity chefs and includes entertainment by the 5th Avenue Theatre, which this year will be performing the music of Guys and Dolls.

If you would like more information about these pieces or about the TASTE of GSBA, please call the office at (206) 363-9188.

GSBA's 2010 TASTEful Cocktail Contest in Partnership with Stoli Vodka!

Kick off the beginning of TASTE by attending this year's GSBA TASTEful Cocktail Contest! Come vote for the best cocktail, bartender and décor – the winning cocktail will be the signature drink at the TASTE of GSBA - Come Fly With Us on November 13.

GSBA thanks Stoli for coming on board as a TASTEful Cocktail Contest Partner!

This year's contenders are:

BARRIO Capitol Hill
Broadway Grill
The Chapel
The Lobby Bar
Pan Pacific Hotel
Poppy
Rosebud Restaurant & Bar
Sazerac
Sorrento Hotel
The Space Needle
Tutta Bella Neopolitan Pizzeria
Urbane

Admission is a bottle of fine wine valued at $50 or more (to be auctioned at the 2010 TASTE of GSBA – Come Fly With Us).

To register, please call the GSBA office at 206-363-9188 or email event@thegsba.org

Online Auction for TASTE of GSBA, South Pacific

Online auction had ended, but if you are interested in any of the items not sold, please contact Cole Harrington at the GSBA office at (206) 363-9188 and make an offer!

Thank you for supporting the GSBA Scholarship Program and happy bidding!

One round trip coach class ticket to Hawaii or Central America Value $1700 – Accepting bids starting at $500 - This is an H Class ticket, subject to availability and the traveler will pay taxes and fees, which are minor. Travel must be completed by January 16, 2010.

"Ryan" by Scott Aitken Value $520.00 - Accepting bids starting at $100.00 - Limited edition fine art print by award winning artist Scott Aitken. Unique style of photography. All effects are created with light, no digital manipulation.

Hand Blown Glass Lamp by Denise Bohana Value $1500 - Accepting bids starting at $300.00 - Bask in the glow of this beautiful and classy, one-of-a-kind, black and white, hand-blown glass lamp by renowned glass artist Denise Bohana.

US Flag from Patty Murray Value Priceless - You can't buy this anywhere else - US Flag that has flown over the Capitol in Washington DC from our Senator Patty Murray. **SOLD**

Major League Soccer Tickets **SOLD**

Cocoa Tins Value $75.00 - Hot cocoa in five lovely collectable tin sets.**SOLD**

Liberated Stars Quilt Value $700.00 - Accepting bids starting at $200.00 - Brightly colored 62x67 double sized bed quilt, also suitable as a wall hanging. This Liberated Star quilt with Wild Goose Chase border is a slant on a traditional pattern with very unconventional fabric of 100% cotton. Check out the backing. Machine pieced by Joyce Nelson, Kirkland, and machine quilted with the Feathered Stitch pattern by Kathryn Milburn of Seattle.

Three hours of art consulting by Blinear Art Consulting Value $300.00 - Accepting bids starting at ~Best Offer~ - Three hours of art consulting by Blinear. Bilinear Art Consulting is a full-service agency serving residential, commercial and public spheres. Our goal is to articulate our client's vision through art.

One Dance Session Lesson for 2 People at Century Ballroom Value $120 - Join us at the Century Ballroom to learn the dance of your choice. This certificate is good for two people for one session of classes: Salsa, Swing, Lindy Hop, Argentine Tango or any other step we teach! Class information is available online at www.centuryballroom.com. **SOLD**

LGBT Attorney Adoption Servces Value $1650.00 - Accepting bids starting at $1000.00 - Attorney services for the adoption of a child or children of an LGBT legally recognized parent by the parent's LGBT partner.

Little Red Day Spa & Little Red Studio An Evening with Little Red Studio Value $210.00 - Immerse yourself in luxury in the Little Red Day Spa, located in an artist's studio in the Eastlake neighborhood. You’ll start your 90 minute spa session by soaking your feet in a warm foot bath with smooth river stones to roll away the tension before adjourning to the hot tub, where you will be floated and massaged into blissful oblivion by your skilled practitioner. Next you can choose to engage in tribal body painting or a primal mud bath. Cleaning up is fun and easy in our lavish custom, stone, double-headed shower. As a finishing touch, your skin will be polished with a fresh, handmade Mango and Bergamot salt scrub. Making your way over to South Lake Union, you continue your experience at the Little Red Bistro. Use your “Tapas for Two” gift certificate for dinner and enjoy the space while you wait for the Little Red Studio show of your choice to begin. **SOLD**

Bokana Plates Value $40.00 - Two Hand Made Woven flat mats from Ghana

The Center for Wooden Boats Membership and Rowing at The Center for Wooden Boats Value $105.00 - Two hours of rowing at The Center for Wooden Boats in one of their historic wooden rowboats and a year's family membership.**SOLD**

Jabu's Pub $50 gift certificate & t-shirt for Jabu's Pub in Queen Anne Value $70.00 - $50 gift certificate & t-shirt for Jabu's Pub in Queen Anne.

Emerald Downs Value $60.00 - A day at Emerald Downs with admission, official programs and reserved seating for four. You could all go home rich!**SOLD**

6 Month Membership & Personal Training Session at David Barton Gym at the Bravern Value $1800.00 - Accepting bids starting at $100.00 - Want rock-hard abs or a svelte figure? Work it at David Barton Gym. This one-of-a-kind gym at the newly-opened The Shops At the Bravern features classes, free weights and machines, interactive cardio, group cycling, boxing, yoga and Pilates in an inspirational environment. David Barton built his reputation on changing people’s bodies. Your six-month membership includes one personal training session, use of all classes, steam, sauna, towel service, and parking. **SOLD**

Museum of Flight Value $55.00 - Museum of Flight tickets for 4. **SOLD**

"Chasing Waves" by Amy Waeschle Value $20.00 - "Chasing Waves" A Surfer's Tale of Obsessive Wandering by Amy Waeschle.

One Ceramic Mug from Bird on the Wire Espresso with a $10 gift certificate to use to fill it! Value $10.00 - $10 gift certificate & mug from Bird on a Wire Espresso. **SOLD**

NW Center for Reproductive Services Value $365.00 - Accepting Best Offer - An opportunity to learn whatever you would like about fertility and starting a family.