WACAP Ruby Gala Auction Preview Catalog

Dear Friends,40 years ago, WACAP began as an organization to find families for children in fostercare and in orphanages around the world. Thanks to the founders and the hundreds ofstaff members, volunteers, and donors who followed them, 11,500 children have foundpermanent, loving homes. I’m so proud to be part of this work as a member ofWACAP’s Board of Directors.The symbol for 40th Anniversary is a Ruby and this, WACAP’s 40th Anniversary RubyGala, is sure to be amazing. This is your chance to help give a home to a child in need.Come to the Seattle Marriott Bellevue in Bellevue on Saturday, November 19, 2016 andcelebrate WACAP’s work for children.Registration and silent auction begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner and a live auctionhosted by Tracy Taylor of KING5.Look inside our preview catalog to see what’s in store!We look forward to seeing you there!Sincerely,Laura TempletonLaura TempletonChildren’s Hope Auction Chair We have created this catalog as a preview of our auction. Items may be added or changed prior to the event.

Phil Rosnik, Chairperson Laura McMillanJanna Annest, Vice Chair Uyen NguyenLaura Templeton, Secretary Tenley PeckDave Janssen, Treasurer Skott PopeAlanna Beebe Samuel SunderarajLew Bequette Laura TempletonMichael Friedline Becky TengesBryan Hart Matt TirmanKristin Kalning

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Silent AuionBegins at 6:00 p.m.This year we’ve created bigger packages and greatgetaways. During the silent auction, you’ll have theopportunity to bid on items valued from $100 to $500!Following are just a few to keep your eye on . . .



























Note: We have created this catalog as a preview of our some of our auction items. Items may be added or changed prior to the event.

Pick up the Tab!Get the gang back together and treat your friends to an amazingexperience at any one of Heavy Restaurant Group’s five spectacularrestaurants; Purple, Barrio, Cast Iron Studios, Lot No3 or The Commons.Valid Sunday - Thursday. Not redeemable for cash. Gratuity not included. Expirationdate: November 19, 2017.Value: $450Thank you, Heavy Restaurant Group

African Photo Safari for TwoExperience the magic of Africa! Your photo safari for two lasts six days andsix nights, and includes three delicious meals per day, and two daily openland rover trips with experienced guides at the Zulu Nyala Game Reservein Zululand, South Africa. See elephant, rhino, leopard, giraffe, hippo,zebra, cape buffalo, kudu and many more plains game. This location iswhere \" I Dreamed of Africa\" was filmed.Does not include airfare, transfers, personal beverages, side trips orphone calls. This Photo Safari is non-transferable, non-refundable andmay not be given to any other person or organization. Expirationdate: November 19, 2018.Value: $5,950Thank you, Zulu Nyala Group

Creole or Pacific NW Dinner for EightInvite your guests for an enjoyable experience of learning, cooking andeating! As you relax in the comfort of your own home, That Catering Chickwill prepare a sumptuous eight-dish dinner in front of 8-10 guests in alively instructional format. Then you can sit down and enjoy the fruits ofher labor. Your gourmet cooking lesson will feature your choice of PacificNorthwest or Southern Creole cuisine and includes copies of all of therecipes. Bon appetit!Mutually agreeable date. Expires November 19, 2017.Value: $800Thank you, Noreen Cloft, That Catering Chick

Visit the Rocky MountainsVisit Denver (airfare to Denver NOT included) and enjoy a Rocky MountainAdventure in winter or summer. Two nights’ accommodation for two at thenewly open Halcyon Hotel in Cherry Creek. Walking distances to scores ofthe finest shops and restaurants in Denver. Enjoy an aerial tour of theFront Range with Board Chairman, Phil Rosnik, that will leave you certainthe only place comparable to the Pacific Northwest for beautiful scenery isclearly Colorado. Enjoy a day on the slopes if a winter visit is preferred(pick your ski resort), or two Club Level tickets to a Colorado Rockiesgame, if summer trips are more to your liking.Value: $1000Thank you, Phil Rosnik

Spend Christmas Eve with the SeahawksBe the ultimate Seahawks fan when the Seattle Seahawks take ondivision rival and defending NFC West Champion Arizona Cardinals intheir final season home game of 2016 on Saturday, December 24.These are great tickets -- four 100 level charter tickets with acoupon for a free program. A great holiday gift for a Super Fan!Valid for December 24, 2016 game only.Value: $540Thank you, Bryan and Alexandra Hart

Two Nights in San FranciscoDiscover awe-inspiring views, astonishing amenities and attentive customerservice at San Francisco Marriott Marquis, located in downtown SanFrancisco just south of Market Street with this gift certificate, good for twoconsecutive nights. While there, visit Pier 39 and enjoy a variety ofadventures using their family fun pack, which includes 4 Blue & Gold FleetBay Cruise Adventure tickets, 4 San Francisco Carousel Ride Tickets, 4 7DExperience Tickets, 4 RocketBoat Tickets and a savings book fun pack atPier 39 including two hours parking validation for their garage.SAN FRANCISCO MARRIOTT MARQUIS - TWO NTS.: Subject to availability. Not validduring conventions or special events.Expiration date: November 20, 2017.PIER 39 FAMILY FUN PACK: Expiration date: December 31, 2017.Value: $906Thank you, Pier 39 and the San Francisco Marriott Marquis

An Evening with Author J.A. JanceMystery readers rejoice! This is your chance to spend an evening havingdinner with author J. A. Jance, and her husband, William Schilb, who havegenerously donated a dinner for six at their home in Bellevue. Judith Jance,winner of an American Mystery Writer award, is world renowned and herbooks are enjoyed by millions. Judith and Bill are also adoptivegrandparents of two WACAP girls and are strong supporters of WACAP'swork. This is your chance to enjoy an evening of lively conversation andgood food with this fascinating couple.Mutually agreeable date and time. Expires Nov. 19, 2017.Value: $1000Thank you, Judith Jance and William Schilb

Attention Powder Seekers!Stay slopeside in picturesque Sun Peaks British Columbia. This ski-in/ski-out boutique hotel offers an intimate atmosphere, endless views and avariety of shops.Spend two nights, ski the slopes or shop and then come back to the Innand enjoy the hot tub, sauna and steam room. Valid for a two night stay fortwo adults and two children.Based on space availability. Not valid December 26, 2016 - January 2,2017 and February 17-21, 2017. Expiration date: October 30, 2017.Value: $450Thank you, Heffley Boutique Inn

Ja Disneyland AdventureStay three nights at the Anaheim Marriott Suites Hotel in Garden Grove,California. Complimentary self-parking for one vehicle is included andspend a day enjoying the magic of Disneyland with four one-day parkhopper passes.MARRIOTT SUITES ANAHEIM - 3 NIGHT STAY: Based on space availability.Reservations MUST be made in advance. Not valid on holidays or during specialevents. Expiration date: September 29, 2017.DISNEYLAND - FOUR ONE DAY PARK HOPPER PASSES: Not valid December 25-31. Expiration date: September 26, 2018.Value: $1,320Thank you, Anaheim Marriott, Disneyland, and the Dow Hotel Company

Week in Sun ValleyGet away to beautiful Sun Valley for a week stay (seven nights) in awonderful two bedroom condo. This beautiful unit was completelyremodeled in 2014 and includes hand shaved hardwood floors, customwalnut cabinets throughout, a wood burning fireplace, granite countertop,flat screen TVs in the family room and bedrooms, and large deck with atable and seating for four. The two bedrooms each have a king bed. Thecondo is located next to tennis courts and a swimming pool, hot tub andclubhouse is just 100 yards away. Located just a few short miles from SunValley and Ketchum Center with shuttle service to Sun Valley Ski Resortand Ketchum available at the clubhouse. A great getaway!Mutually agreeable dates. Non-smoking. No pets. Maximum occupancy is 4 persons.Black-out dates include holiday periods to be coordinated with owner. Expiration date:January 1, 2018.Value: $1,400Thank you, James and Laura Hodgson

Replica Helmet signed by Seahawks Super Bowl TeamThe FIRST Super Bowl victory by our very own Seattle Seahawks! ThisINCREDIBLE piece of Seahawks memorabilia is signed by the entire teamof the 2014 Super Bowl XLVII. Russell Wilson, Richard Sherman,Marshawn Lynch, Doug Baldwin, Jermaine Kearse, Kam Chancellor… theyare all here for you to admire and show to your envious friends!Comes with a certificate of authenticity and a display case.Value: $1,780Thank you, Katherine Barclay-Robertson & Northwest Sports Cards

One Week in Beautiful Suncadia HomeWhether you bring your family or decide to have a getaway with friends,this special vacation is the perfect package. This four-bedroom house islocated in Suncadia, Washington's newest resort on the \"sunny\" side of themountains, near Cle Elum, just 90 miles from Seattle. Hike, fish or relax inthe hot tub. In the winter, you can cross country ski on prepared trails in theadjoining golf course. This home has wi-fi and TV and a full kitchen (andtwo great restaurants are a few minutes away). The perfect week-longgetaway -- no airfare required!Mutually agreeable date. Full week must be in one stay. Expirationdate: October 1, 2017.Value: $1,500Thank you, Harvey Motulsky & Lisa Norton

Indian Dinner for EightEnjoy the finest Indian cuisine with this home-cooked, traditional dinner foreight. You will receive a gracious welcome from the Sharma family on theEastside, followed by a feast for the senses. Bask in fragrant Indian spices,and savor freshly prepared hors d'oeuvres and unforgettable entrees amidgood company. Finish the evening with dessert and lasting memories totake home.Non-alcoholic beverages included. Guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholicbeverages. Dishes are vegetarian; dishes do include dairy and nuts. Mutually agreeabledate. Expiration date: November 19, 2017..Value: $800Thank you, Ranjana Sharma

One Week at the Whaler Resort on MauiWhat could be more romantic than a week for two on Maui? This studiocondominium is located at the luxury waterfront Whaler Resort, on Maui’sbest beach in the heart of its finest vacation destination, Kaanapali. It hasrecently been upgraded and refurbished and the place is more spectacularthan ever! The Whaler Resort offers the perfect combination of beachfrontluxury and nearby activities. Settle in on your lanai and watch the sun setover the Pacific. Enjoy!Mutually agreeable date from April through November 19, 2017.Airfare and optional maid service are not included.Value: $1,500Thank you, Gary & Patricia Ritzman

Holland America Cruise for twoWhen you step aboard one of the five-star ships of the Holland AmericaLine, you will experience a voyage unlike any other. You can choose anyAlaskan, Caribbean, Mexican or Canada/New England cruise for two(same stateroom) up to seven days in length. Your journey will includeextraordinary dining, spacious staterooms, elegant surroundings and daysfilled with new discoveries and gracious pampering by an award-winningcrew. You can choose to partake in as many or as few activities as youwish, from the renowned Greenhouse Spa and Salon to cookingdemonstrations and wine tasting in the Culinary Arts Center, and muchmore. Or simply relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery from the beautifulwraparound teak deck. Go out and enjoy life on the high sea!Does not include travel to the point of embarkation. Certificate is for cruise only. Excludes GrandVoyages, Holiday Voyages (Christmas and New Year’s), World Cruises, Alaska Cruise Tours(cruise w/land packages) and chartered cruises. Mutually agreeable date. This certificate isgood for a minimum outside stateroom. If space is available, the recipient may be able topurchase a stateroom upgrade. Guests under 21 years of age must be accompanied by aparent, guardian or chaperone who is at least 25 years old. Does not include taxes or on-boardcharges. The certificate has no expiration date.Value: $2,100Thank you, Holland America Line Inc.

Xakary Birthday Magic ShowXakary, the Magician, is the only Northwest Magician to ever be votedthrough by the judges on \"America's Got Talent\". Now you can bringhim to your home or other location for one hour of magic at your child'sbirthday party with his Deluxe Birthday Party Magic Show! While Xakarywon't be sawing anyone in half like he did with Heidi Klum on the show,your child will be the star of the show and will get to help make a live rabbitmagically appear! And your child will get to participate in a really coolillusion -- Xakary will make the birthday child float right in your livingroom!! There will be lots of laughter and amazing magic!. In additionXakary will teach the kids a trick that they get to take home. All thekids will receive a giant magic dollar bill that teaches four more tricks, plusXakary provides toy-filled goody bags for up to 15 kids (saving you lots oftime and money). Finally, the birthday child will receive a magic birthdaypicture, a light-up magic wand and a magic kit.Recommended for ages 4 through 12. Mutually agreeable date and time. Please bookyour show as early as possible to ensure that the time and date you would like isavailable. (Xakary recommends at least 6-8 weeks prior). Locations that are more than40 miles from Seattle may be subject to a small additional travel charge. Expirationdate: Nov 19, 2017.Value: $400Thank you, Xakary the Magician

Palm Springs VacationSpring Break, Summer Vacation or just a Fun Family Get-Away! Spend fivenights in a one or two-bedroom condominium at the beautiful Oasis Resortin Palm Springs, CA. Close to shopping and attractions, and with a pooland spa at your convenience, this is the place for you and your family torelax and enjoy a wonderful vacation. And while you are in Palm Springs,visit the Palm Springs Air Museum with over 25 flyable aircraft from WWIIincluding a B-17 bomber open for interior touring.PALM SPRINGS - FIVE NIGHTS AT OASIS RESORT: Based on space availability. Notvalid during Thanksgiving (Thursday -Sunday), or Christmas (December 20-31).Expiration date: November 19, 2017.PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM: No expiration date. Palm Springs Air MuseumValue: $1,133Thank you, Vacation Internationale

Run to the Border: Vancouver GetawayGo international without the hassles of the airport with this one night stay ina city view guest room at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel.Visit nearby Stanley Park, go shopping on Robson Street and visit HistoricGastown, all close by. While you’re there, use your two tickets to Fly OverCanada, a program that utilizes state-of-the-art technology to reveal someof Canada’s most awe-inspiring sights as you have never seen thembefore. You will hang suspended, your feet dangling, before a 20-metrespherical screen while our film whisks you away on an exhilarating 8-minute journey across Canada, from east to west. You can also visit theMuseum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. Finish offyour stay with a dinner at one of the many fine restaurants Vancouver hasto offer.Expiration date: November 19, 2017.Value: $600Thank you, Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown, Fly Over Canada, andthe Museum of Anthropology

Start a Family Tradition at AlderbrookLocated on the shores of Hood Canal, Alderbrook has it all, from watersports and boating to preferred tee times at the PGA golf course. Downcomforters, soaking tubs in the room, and an indoor swimming pool andfitness center are just some of the amenities the Alderbrook provides.Spend one night in a luxurious Canal View guest room and get away fromthe stresses of your daily life. While you’re there, enjoy a taste of wine atthe Hoodsport Winery and stop by Hama Hama Oysters to enjoy a treatstraight from the sea.ALDERBROOK RESORT - ONE NIGHT STAY: Valid Sunday through Friday, Based onspace availability. Not valid holidays or holiday weekends. Expiration date: November19, 2017.Value: $480Thank you, Alderbrook Resort, Hoodsport Winery

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