2023 Spring Benefit Event Program - Golden Oak Gala (6 × 11 in) FINAL

SPRING BENEFIT SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2023 HOPE RANCH | SANTA BARBARA, CA

thank you to the laguna community Dear Laguna Families & Supporters, Tonight’s event is an honored tradition of our community coming together to celebrate this extraordinary school and its faculty, students, and nearly 90 years of educational excellence. The collective support of all of us here tonight will help the school deliver on the mission to uphold its core values of scholarship, balance, character, and community. Your donations to this year’s inaugural Golden Oak Gala will be invested in campus improvements, technology enhancements, and new transportation vans. We would like to extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to all Laguna faculty and staff for your unwavering commitment to our children’s education. We would also like to thank the dozens of volunteers that have spent countless hours over the last year to ensure tonight is an evening to remember. And finally, we would like to thank YOU for the support and commitment you’re showing by being here tonight. Now please grab a glass, enjoy the entertainment, and continue to show your support for Laguna Blanca School by signing up for party boards, participating in our live auction, and by raising this program in the air during the paddle raise! Thank you and Go Owls! Jen Drucker & Melissa Henderson Golden Oak Gala Event Chairs

event chairs Melissa Henderson and Jen Drucker spring benefit committee Julia Asher Sara Loncki Evan Berger Ceci McClintock Bay Bertea Vanessa Carrington Amber Ortiz Jordan Connelly Tiffany Pelletier Heather Sourial-Craigie Deva Dalporto Lizzie Peus Vanessa DeFord Debbie Popovich Talya Engel Lindsay Ervin Katy Powers Nadine Gilles Belle Regeer Daniela Hassman Valerie Rice Jessica Helson Seth Henderson Ari Ryan Heather Poet-Johnson Rebecca Ryan Bill Leitner Raffaella Sutherland Mari Warner Susan Wheeler Crystal Wyatt Melia Yust board of trustees CHAIR Michelle \"Billie\" Fitzpatrick VICE CHAIR Ellen McDermott Charney SECRETARY Nick Behrman '08 TREASURER Amber Ortiz MEMBER-AT-LARGE Jim Jackson '78 Ron Berg · David Bradley ’99 · Steve Couvillion '92 Shelly Gable Nayak · Mitchell Green · David Jackson Ellen Milne · Mary Morouse · Tiffany Pelletier Valerie Rice · Chris Terrill · Jane Weaver · Cliff Wyatt '85

thank you for sponsoring the laguna blanca golden oak gala heritage oak Gottesdiener Family gilded leaf Berar Family · Drucker Family · Marilee and Stephen Gordon Nayak Family · Turner Family Zegar Family Fund (Stefanie and David Jackson) oak branch Fowler Family · Chana and Jim Jackson '78 Pardis and Sherry Nasseri · Amber and Steve Ortiz Probstel Family · Chris Terrill Wyatt Family · Zemeckis Family · Friend of Laguna sapling Carpenter Family · DeSantis Family · Eades Family Feinstein Family · Grassini Mathern Family Henderson Family · Marji & Jarad Jeter '04 Loncki Family · Lorenzi / Malek Family Tiffany Pelletier · Katy Powers Peus Family · Rice Family · Rebecca and Ari Ryan acorn Asher Family · Ball Family · Berg Family Berger Family · Bollag Families · Damery Family Durling Family · Firlik Family Hassman Family · Ketabi / Terenzi Family McDermott Charney Family · Popovich Family Kirste Timm · Trautwein Family

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Live Auction Donors and Supporters ari & rebecca ryan after party sponsors edward & claudia st george

live auction THANK YOU FOR BIDDING! PLEASE BE SURE TO REVIEW BLACKOUT DATES, EXPIRATION DATES, AND ANY OTHER RESTRICTIONS ON THE OFFERINGS. luxury french chalet MONT BLANC PERFECTION photography from michael haber CACTI MEDLEY ASPEN HIGHLANDS RITZ-CARLTON 2024 SKI GETAWAY IRENE NEUWIRTH DESIGN 18k GOLD AND MOONSTONE BRACELET BRASADA RANCH \"BEST RESORT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST\" catered dinner from duo FOR TWENTY GUESTS WITH WINE PAIRING 'NATSUKAHII' A SCULPTURE BY JEFF ELINGS '88 2MODERN FURNITURE PACHA SWIVEL LOUNGE CHAIRS (2) CRAB BOIL AT STOLLS ENJOY A TASTE OF NEW ENGLAND ALL INCLUSIVE DEPECHE MODE EXPERIENCE ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY

LUXURY FRENCH CHALET 01 mont blanc perfection Spend seven (7) nights nestled in the hamlet of the Moussoux in Chamonix Centre. This brand new luxury boutique chalet boasts the best views in the valley and all the modern amenities for an amazing vacation in the French Alps. A 2021 finalist for “Best Chalet France,” “Peace & Love” comfortably accommodates ten (10) adults in five (5) spacious bedrooms and 4.5 large, modern bathrooms. The large open living room, kitchen, and dining rooms allow for cozy nights in, socializing by the fire. Floor to ceiling windows overlooking Mont Blanc may keep you inside, but wonderful activities await you in town where there is an amazing selection of restaurants, bars, cafes, and countless outdoor recreation opportunities. ​ ​Available March 26 – July 29, 2023 Generously donated by Vanessa and Phil Carrington

PHOTOGRAPHY 02 FROM MICHAEL HABER cacti medley Take home this stunning photograph from Michael Haber. A native of New York City, Michael Haber is an Art Center College of Design graduate. He has been a professional photographer for over 25 years, and has garnered numerous awards for shooting eye-popping campaigns for high-profile clients like The Gap, Old Navy, Tommy Bahama, Neiman Marcus, and Target. He credits his father, Martin Haber, for encouraging him to follow a creative path and urges others to “go with your dreams; don't let anyone stop you from doing what you love.” He has naturally evolved with his surroundings, living out a beach and family-oriented life and currently resides in Rincon, CA. Generously donated by Michael Haber

ASPEN HIGHLANDS 03 ritz-carlton 2024 ski getaway Spend seven (7) glorious days in a three (3) bedroom luxury mountain condo at the Aspen Highlands – just steps away from the slopes of one of Colorado’s most majestic mountains. Two master bedrooms, spa cious living area, and true ski-in, ski-out access will make this getaway a perfect week of spring skiing. Limo service to and from the airport and to downtown Aspen included. Saturday, March 16 through Saturday, March 23, 2024 Three (3) bedrooms with fabulous mountain views Concierge services Dates are not flexible. Generously donated by the Zemeckis Family and Aspen 5 Star Limo

IRENE NEUWIRTH 04 DESIGN 18k gold and moonstone bracelet As a jewelry designer from Los Angeles, Irene Neuwirth creates one-of-a-kind pieces. Irene's whimsical sensibility and easy way with luxury has the world falling in love with her designs. Her fascination with intense colors and raw, un-manufactured gem cuts have become signatures of her line. As a red carpet favorite, the collection is worn by many of the most accomplished women in entertainment including Naomi Watts, Tracee Ellis Ross, Julianne Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Paulson, Busy Philipps, and Ruth Negga. From the Classic Collection, a forever-favorite. Our round link bracelet highlights the beauty of rose-cut rainbow moonstone scalloped coin-edge set in 18k yellow gold. 7.5 inches in length Rainbow Moonstone is a colorless to white material, transparent to semi-transparent, displaying a strong color flash called adularescence when viewed at certain angles. Blue, green, and yellow are the most common colors seen in adularescence. We seek out stones for their unique beauty, natural inclusions and all. Designed and handmade in Los Angeles Generously donated by Tracy & Robert Stoll

BRASADA RANCH 05 bend, oregon \"best resort in the pacific northwest\" by condé nast traveler Enjoy seven (7) nights in a three (3) bedroom Ranch House cabin in stunning Bend, Oregon. Brasada Ranch is a 1,800 acre resort situ ated on the scenic Powell Buttes just outside of Bend. Set perfectly in the natural environment of the High Desert, this package is ideal for a family vacation or getaway with friends, golf pals, and more. Brasada Ranch melds rustic elegance with the enjoyment of the outdoors. Play at the region's most beautiful 18-hole championship golf course, relax at indoor/outdoor swimming pools, take in the panoramic views of the Cascade Mountains while horseback riding, explore miles of hiking and biking trails, go fly fishing, and enjoy white water rafting. Seven (7) nights in a three (3) bedroom cabin Four (4) rounds of golf at Brasada Canyons Only Gold LEED-Certified Resort in Oregon Farm-to-Table Cuisine Must be enjoyed by December 31, 2025 Subject to availability Generously donated by Gary and Maureen Goldberg and Brasada Ranch (brasada.com)

CATERED DINNER 06 FROM DUO for twenty guests with wine pairing Gather twenty (20) of your closest friends and enjoy a dinner party cate red by DUO Catering, with Trippers & Askers wine paired and poured by the winemakers, bespoke cocktails from “Maxologist” Max Drucker, and a playlist from former international DJ and music aficionado, Michael Smith. Date dependent upon Duo availability Generously donated by Duo Catering, Trippers & Askers, Max Drucker and Michael Smith

‘NATSUKAHII’ 07 a sculpture by jeff elings '88 Jeff Elings '88 is a local artist whose sculptures have twice been displayed publicly in Santa Barbara County Arts & Culture’s ‘State of the Art’ (Igiyagi in 2006, Gooto in 2008). He worked at Santa Barbara City College under Ed Inks, where he met his beautiful wife, Eunju. His background in engineering informs a surreal post-industrial style mar rying organic forms with complex welded structures, often in stainless steel. This sculpture is called Natsukashii, which loosely translates to \"Looking back beauty.\" Natsukashii – which derives from the verb “natsuku” and means “to keep close and become fond of” – indicates joy and gratitude for the past rather than a desire to return to it. In Japan, natsukashii is a reminder that you are fortunate to have had the experiences you’ve had in life. The fact that you cannot return to those experiences makes them all the more poignant. Natsukashii is a collaborative piece with Gabo, and is the first piece crafted from the art collective Rancho Relaxo Estudio. Generously donated by Jeff Elings '88

2MODERN FURNITURE 08 pacha swivel lounge chairs (2) Nab the chicest designer lounge chair from 2Modern. Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1975, the Pacha Lounge Chair brings refined elegance to playful, rounded forms. As stylish as it is comfortable, the Pacha gently cradles you in its perfectly proportioned shape and low-profile design, a reflection of our perennial love affair for 1970s style lounging. A full-fledged design icon, the Pacha Lounge translates to both contemporary and traditional interiors, especially where mixing design eras is part of the elevated aesthetic. 2Modern is on a global journey to bring you authentic modern design. Founded by Greg Finney in 2003, 2Modern curates an A-list of iconic brands and emerging newcomers–from leading names like Knoll, Vitra, Louis Poulsen, and Carl Hansen to rising stars like Cappellini, Driade, Gubi, and Moooi. Come celebrate our twentieth anniversary at 2Modern.com! Compact seating design, creates a relaxing and welcoming lounge space filled with honest, functional design. Generously donated by Bay Bertea and Greg Finney

CRAB BOIL AT STOLLS 09 enjoy a taste of new england Enjoy a taste of New England and a festive evening to kick off the 2023-24 school year. Dine under the stars, dance to live music, and raise a glass to toast friends, community, and Laguna! Saturday, September 9, 2023 New England style crab boil & sides Live music and dancing Generously donated bGyenCearothuselryindeon&ateMdabtythCeawtheSrtinoell& Matt Stoll

ALL INCLUSIVE 10 DEPECHE MODE EXPERIENCE once in a lifetime opportunity Depeche Mode are an English electronic band formed in Basildon in 1980. The band currently consists of Dave Gahan (lead vocals, co- songwriting) and Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, co-lead vocals, prim ary songwriting). Depeche Mode have had 54 songs in the UK Singles Chart and 17 Top 10 albums in the UK chart; they have sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Q included the band in its list of the \"50 Bands That Changed the World!\" Depeche Mode also ranks No. 98 on VH1's \"100 Greatest Artists of All Time.\" In December 2016, Billboard named Depeche Mode the 10th Greatest of All Time Top Dance Club Artists. They were nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and 2018, eventually being inducted in 2020. This one-of-a-kind collection includes: Two VIP tickets to any of their World Tour Concerts (does not include first LA concert) Exclusive After Party with the band A signed guitar (Martin Gore and Dave Gahan) from Depeche Mode The ENTIRE catalog of 180-gram vinyl The most amazing collection of Depeche Mode swag, including t-shirts, hoodies, and assorted goodies Generously donated by Martin & Kerrilee Gore

paddle raise Our goal at this year’s inaugural Golden Oak Gala is to come together to secure the future of Laguna Blanca School. Our Paddle Raise funds go directly to support the initiatives listed below. Be ready to raise your paddle after the live auction to help build up these areas of need and make Laguna the best it can be! It takes an entire community to make it happen, and we greatly appreciate your generosity. The Paddle Raise allows us to say YES to: campus improvements Play structures and outdoor recreation upgrades for both campuses “Play is a central tenet of our Lower School curriculum. A dynamic new front-yard play structure would provide needed equipment upgrades to our campus, creating exciting opportunities for our students to explore, create, and grow together.” - Anna Alldredge Improvements to the Lower School Victorian House. This will include new paint, HVAC, and restroom enhancements technology enhancements Upper School WiFi - This multiyear endeavor will require research, planning, and implementation Complete Lower School Computer Lab so all students have access transportation vans This will facilitate and enhance our experiential learning through school trips This will benefit athletics as it increases transportation ability to games and tournaments paddle raise anonymously

live auction rules 1.The live auction will commence at approximately 7:30PM and will continue until all items are sold. 2.A bid is entered by raising the bid number provided on the back of this program and being recognized by the auctioneer. All bids require a number. 3.The highest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the final word in determining the successful bidder. 4.Payment in full by the successful bidder must be made either by cash, check, or credit card. 5.All sales are final. There will be no refunds or exchanges, except as specified. 6.All items are auctioned in an “as is” condition. 7.All items and/or services must be used within one year – all offers expire on March 11, 2024 or as otherwise specified on the certificate. 8. Auction 2023 purchases are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. release of liability and disclaimer for live and online auction items Laguna Blanca School is not liable for any damage or injury that may result from participation in, or the use or application of, any donated item or service. The purchaser of any item or service agrees to, and expressly does, release and hold Laguna Blanca School harmless from any and all claims for liability for any such damage or injury. Donated items and services are under the supervision and control of the donor and/or provider, and Laguna Blanca School makes no representation of warranty regarding the uses of applications of donated items, including but not limited to items that involve or may involve a dangerous or hazardous activity. Moreover, to the extent a purchased item involves or may involve a dangerous or hazardous activity, Laguna Blanca School makes no representation or warranty with respect to the availability or sufficiency of insurance coverage. Purchasers and owners bear full responsibility for consequences, if any, flowing from participation in, or the use of application of donated items and services. The auction chairpersons apologize for any errors, omissions, changes, or substitutions due to printing deadlines or unforeseeable circumstances. Auction officials reserve the right to package, arrange, and display any merchandise at their discretion, as well as to change the status of online auction items to live auction items. online auction opens tonight at 10pm and will be available for 72 hours at goldenoakgala.org