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42Nd ANNUAL JUNGLE PARTY “WANDER INTO the WILD” 2018 WELCOME TO WOODLAND PARK ZOO’S 42nd ANNUAL JUNGLE PARTY “WANDER INTO THE WILD” FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 | 4:30 p.m. WOODLAND PARK ZOO, NORTH MEADOW The funds gifted this evening will support wildlife conservation initiatives, engaging education and zoo outreach programs, new animal exhibits and exemplary animal care. 1 Our Mission and Vision For some animals, zoos may be their only chance for survival. Because human impact on this planet is so profound and pervasive, all wildlife and wild places are now in our care. What will we do with this responsibility: stand by or stand up? Imagine what our influence can do if we choose to stand together for wildlife. The world is calling on zoos to transform the relationship between people, our planet and all its creatures. That’s a tall order! But we’re undaunted. We’re aiming for the largest scale of impact. That’s why Woodland Park Zoo is on a new, more expansive mission. It says what we’re here to do: To save wildlife and inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives. Woodland Park Zoo envisions a world where everyone lives sustainably with wildlife and their habitats. Realizing this vision requires no less than to IGNITE A POWERFUL MOVEMENT FOR CONSERVATION! And we’re going to ignite this movement with YOU, and our 40,000 member households, our 1.34 million annual visitors, the 35 million people touched by our conservation stories on social media, and our vast local and global network of innovative partnerships. Our huge audiences are diving in to reach the goal with us. We’ll multiply our effect exponentially. CARE. INSPIRE. EMPOWER. We see a brighter future for animals and people. We see them thriving together. We see hope for a cause worth committing our lives to. And we continue to listen. 2 Our Mission and Vision WE’RE ON A MISSION Because human impact on this planet is so profound and pervasive, all wildlife and wild places are now in our care. What will we do with that responsibility: stand by or stand up? Now imagine what our influence can do if we choose to stand together. That’s why Woodland Park Zoo is on a new mission: TO SAVE WILDLIFE AND INSPIRE EVERYONE TO MAKE CONSERVATION A PRIORITY IN THEIR LIVES Learn more at zoo.org/mission 3 From the Jungle Party Chairs Welcome to Woodland Park Zoo’s 42nd annual Jungle Party! We are happy you can join us as we present: Wander Into The Wild! We extend special thanks to our corporate sponsors, including title sponsors Callisons and The Boeing Company, without which this event would not be possible. Our heartfelt thanks also go out to the 300+ volunteers, staff, and executive committee members whose personal commitment and passion for Woodland Park Zoo continue to make this event wildly successful each year. Each year, Jungle Party supports specific zoo initiatives through a special Fund Our Future campaign. Gifts this year will make our greater one-horned rhino experiences more accessible and inclusive for all children in our shared community and help us care for and conserve these iconic conservation ambassadors. Stand with us to make it happen. We thank you! We applaud Woodland Park Zoo’s leader, Alejandro Grajal, President and CEO, and Board Chair, Jeff Leppo. It is truly a pleasure to work with these gentlemen and the dedicated leaders of Woodland Park Zoo to foster support for one of Seattle’s most iconic institutions. Finally, thank YOU for joining us this evening at Jungle Party! Your continued generosity allows Woodland Park Zoo to provide tangible, meaningful action and inspiration for a broad social movement for wildlife conservation. We are honored to serve as chairs for the wildest party in town! Sincerely, Your 42 nd Annual Jungle Party Chairs Jim Burgett Ben Magnano Matt Rosauer Callisons, Inc. Frazier HeathCare Partners Pine Street Group Ethan Stowell Evan Wyman Ethan Stowell Restaurants Avenue Properties 4 From the WPZ Board Chair Dear Jungle Party Guests, I am honored to recognize and applaud the leadership of our 2018 Jungle Party Co-Chairs—Jim Burgett, Ben Magnano, Matt Rosauer, Ethan Stowell and Evan Wyman. All five Co-Chairs serve on the zoo’s Board of Directors, playing a key role in advancing the zoo’s mission to care, inspire and empower our community to create a broad social movement for wildlife conservation. However, in addition, our Co-Chairs have generously given of their time, talent and treasure, spending months collaborating with zoo staff and volunteers to make this year’s Jungle Party a tremendous and memorable success. Thank you, gentlemen, for your leadership and your commitment to helping inspire everyone to make wildlife conservation a priority in their lives! Please Wander Into The Wild with us tonight. Take a moment to experience some of the new things at Jungle Party this year: a Buy It Now board that allows us to help support the daily care of our animals directly; stilt walkers in amazing, colorful décor; the 100th anniversary of our Historic Carousel; and a shorter live auction with more mission moments than ever before. And please remember to bid generously and frequently to support our world-class zoo! Tonight you have the opportunity to make a difference for all children in our shared community. Your gifts to Fund Our Future will ensure our greater one- horned rhino experiences are more accessible and inclusive and help us care for and conserve these iconic conservation ambassadors. Your support at Jungle Party creates meaningful change for people and wildlife. Thank you! Sincerely, Jeff Leppo Senior Counsel, Stoel Rives, LLP 2018 Chair, Woodland Park Zoo Board of Directors 5 Auctioneers and MC JEFF STOKES We are delighted to have Jeff join us once again for this year’s Jungle Party. Jeff is a cofounder of Stokes Auction Group, a company focused on serving the charitable community. An auction veteran, Jeff began in the auction business after his father sent him to auction school at age 15 to overcome stuttering. Jeff not only overcame a stammer but excelled to become the first and only person to have won the Auctioneering triple crown of three world auctioneer championships. He serves many notable charity auctions including Muhammad Ali celebrity fight night, Andrea Bocelli foundation in Florence, Italy and Seattle Humane to name a few. Jeff and his family live on a 20-acre farm in Port Orchard with many beloved animals. Jeff states his fondest memories of his childhood and late mother are of them visiting the zoo together. Thanks, Jeff, for your partnership! MATT LORCH Working as a news anchor in some of the country’s largest markets including Seattle (Q13 News), Boston, Miami and Baltimore, Matt developed an audience engagement style all his own. One of his passions is hosting fundraising events for nonprofit organizations including Special Olympics Washington, Seattle Children’s Hospital, EvergreenHealth Foundation, Boyer Children’s Clinic, Mary’s Place, Cancer Pathways, Seattle Works, PROVAIL, Bridge Disability Ministries, Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, America Scores Seattle and numerous local PTSA’s. Matt grew up in the Seattle area. He has fond memories of coming to Woodland Park Zoo as a child with his family. He’s now proud to carry on that tradition, visiting the zoo with his wife and two young children. 6 This Evening’s Program 4:30 Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres featuring Dry Soda, Ethan Stowell Restaurants, Fremont Brewing, Huxley Wallace Collective, Lancer Catering, Lark, Lisa Dupar Catering, Lola, Scout PNW, Snoqualmie Ice Cream and William Grant & Sons. African Lion Silent Auction, Komodo Dragon Zoo Experiences Auction, Matschie’s Tree Kangaroo Wine & Spirits Auction and Red-crowned Crane Super Silent Auction, Animal Care Buy it Now Board Atmosphere by AnimateObjects, KEXP and Woodland Park Zoo’s ambassador animals Purchase Ben Bridge Giveaway tickets, Ambassador Wines of Washington Dinner Magnums, Sparkman Cellars Dinner Magnums and Wild for Wine Toss bottles! 4:45 Continuous Animal Tours begin 5:15 Sponsor and Patron Animal Tours begin 6:00 Last Continuous Animal Tour departs 7:30 African Lion Silent Auction, Komodo Dragon Zoo Experiences Auction, and Matschie’s Tree Kangaroo Wine & Spirits Auction, Animal Care Buy it Now Board close Reception guests depart, dinner guests enter tent 7:45 Welcome Matt Lorch, Announcer AssuredPartners MCM Jungle Party Toast Dinner Service begins with preset family style first course 8:10 Alejandro Grajal, PhD, Woodland Park Zoo President and CEO 8:15 Jeff Stokes, Auctioneer Greater One-horned Rhino Live Auction begins Red-crowned Crane Super Silent Auction closes (following Live Item #7) Ben Bridge Giveaway closes (following Live Item #9) Fund Our Future (Live Item #10) Winners of the Ben Bridge Giveaways are announced (following last Live Item) 9:30 Greater One-horned Rhino Live Auction concludes 9:30 to The Cool Down Session with Specialty After Dinner Drink created by 11:0 0 Ethan Stowell Restaurants and William Grant & Sons THANK YOU AND GOOD NIGHT! We hope you enjoyed Jungle Party’s 42nd annual celebration. Thank you for supporting Woodland Park Zoo. See you next year on Friday, July 12, 2019! 7 Directions, Parking and Valet Complimentary valet service is provided at the Penguin Lot at North 55th Street and Phinney Avenue N. Butler Valet will take great care of your vehicle while you enjoy your evening at Jungle Party. Self-parking is also available at the Bear Lot. ENTER HERE FOR SELF PARK BEAR LOT Self Park o bus r Overlook 5 Met # OTTER LOT Valet ZooStore T PENGUIN LO ENTER HERE FOR VALET Historic
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