Welcome from the Head of School and the Board President
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Welcome from the Head of School and the Board President Dear Greene Towne Community: March 13, 2020 Welcome to Greene Towne Montessori School’s 34th Annual Auction, “Walk the Greene Towne Road.” Inspired by The Beatles iconic album cover for Abbey Road, our auction theme is a nod to our new auction venue for this year, World Dear Greene Towne Community: Cafe Live, as well as Greene Towne’s iconic place in the history of the Logan Square neighborhood. Welcome to Greene Towne Montessori School’s 34th Annual Auction, “Walk the Greene Towne Road.” This evening represents so many parts of what makes Greene Towne unique: Inspired by The• BeatlesThe hard iconic work albumand connection cover for of parent“Abbey volunteers Road,” ourwho auction have the themevision and is adrive nod to to create our this amazing community event new auction venue for this year, World Cafe Live, as well as Greene Towne’s iconic place in the history of the Logan• The Square creativity neighborhood. and artistry of Greene Towne students, who under the guidance of Emily Grant and Greene Towne teachers create original artworks of museum quality This evening represents so many parts of what makes Greene Towne unique: • The fun and connection of a parents’ night out as part of a warm school community • The hard• workThe generous and connection support from of parent bidders volunteers and attendees who alike have, in support the vision of excellence and drive in to our program create this amazing community event • The creativity• And andthis year,artistry a chance of Greene to enjoy Towne Philadelphia-based students, who funk under band, the Swift guidance Technique! of Emily Grant and Greene Towne teachers create original artworks of museum quality • The fun and connection of a parents’ night out as part of a warm school community • TheThis generous legendary supportevent would from not bidders be possible and without attendees our Auction alike, inCommittee support ofco-chairs: excellence Anel inAkiyanova, our Lauren Friedman, and programColleen Smith. It is their vision and hard work that inspires so many to come together to make this event happen. Special thanks • Andto Emily this year,Grant, a Allison chance Wiedman, to enjoy Cherise Philadelphia Sistrunk,-based Laura funk Connor, band, Michelle Swift Nowacky,Technique! Dominique Wells, Desiree McNeill, and classroom assistants for their design and guidance of the students’ artwork. This legendary event would not be possible without our Auction Committee co-chairs: Anel Akiyanova, Lauren Friedman, and Colleen Smith. It is their vision and hard work that inspires so many to comeA special together mention to of make appreciation this event to Bonnie happen. Clark, Special Christina thanks Schweingruber to Emily Grant, and all Allison of the administrative staff, faculty, parents, Wiedman,donors, Cherise sponsors, Sistrunk, and advertisersLaura Connor, for your Michelle contributions Nowacky, to make Dominique this such a Wells,special Desireenight for Greene Towne. McNeill, and classroom assistants for their design and guidance of the students’ artwork. Have a wonderful evening! A special mention of appreciation to Bonnie Clark, Christina Schweingruber and all of the administrative staff, faculty, parents, donors, sponsors, and advertisers for your contributions to make thisWarmly, such a special night for Greene Towne. Have a wonderful evening! Warmly, Sarah Sweeney- Denham Natalie Nagele Head of School President,Natalie Nagele GTMS Board of TrusteesSarah Sweeney-Denham President, GTMS Board of Trustees Head of School LOCO PEZ Bar and Taqueria is proud to support Greene Towne Montessori School. Schedule of Events 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Check In 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Live Music by Swift Technique 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Silent Auction 8:00 p.m. Closing of Silent Auction 8:15 p.m. Welcome and Remarks Sarah Sweeney-Denham, Head of School Reed Lyons, Vice President of the Board of Trustees Anel Akiyanova, Lauren Friedman and Colleen Smith, Auction Co-Chairs 8:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Live Auction Auctioneer, Thomas B. McCabe IV, BRUNCH Freeman’s Auctioneers & Appraisers Saturdays & Sundays 11am til 3pm 9:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Check Out Fishtown Graduate Hospital West Philly 2401 E. Norris 700 S. 20th 4631 Baltimore Ave. All artwork, merchandise and certificates won tonight must be taken with you at check out. (Norris & Cedar) (20th & Bainbridge) (47th & Baltimore) Greene Towne is not responsible for any items left at World Cafe Live. When is $1 Taco find out here... Day? @locopeztacos /locopeztacos @locopez Rules for Silent and Live Auction GENERAL RULES bidding center. Please do not share that link with other • All sales are final. Everything will be sold AS-IS. No people as it is tied to your registration and credit card information! exchanges or refunds on Auction items are permitted unless otherwise specified on the bearer certificate (and in such • SETTING UP AN AUTO-BID: Through the mobile bidding platform circumstances, only from the donor and no other party). and GiveSmart website, you will have the option to set up Please read specifications and limitations carefully. an auto-bid. Auto-bid enables you to set a price ceiling on • Values indicated for items being auctioned are estimates items and if you are outbid, your bid will be automatically only and are not warranted by Greene Towne Montessori be raised to the next incremental bid. Each item will have School for any purpose. a different minimum raise that you can view on its page. • By purchase, the buyer waives any claims for liability The auto-bid process will continue until you hit your price against Greene Towne Montessori School. ceiling. You will have the option to opt-in to a higher bid if • Unless otherwise specified in the bearer certificates, all you are outbid after hitting your price ceiling if you so wish! Auction items and services are valid for one year from March 13, 2020. Some donated gift certificates may expire • BUY IT NOW ITEMS: New this year, we will have a limited earlier. Read gift certificate guidelines carefully. stock of items including swag to show off your GTMS pride! • Unless specified, dates and times for events, reservations or These items do not require a bid; instead, you will be able appointments are to be arranged at the mutual convenience of to purchase them immediately. Buy it Now items will be the donor and the buyer. available for pickup starting Monday, March 16th at both • When an item cannot be displayed, the buyer will receive a GTMS East and West. certificate for the purchased item. • In the event of any dispute between bidders or any other issue, • CLOSING BIDS: New this year, at the end of the auction, the Auction Committee will have sole and final discretion to certain items will feature an extended close. Any items that determine the result. have been bid on within 90 seconds prior to the close of • Items grouped together as a package do not need to be used the silent auction will extend beyond close for 90 seconds. in conjunction with each other. These items will continue to be open until no bid has been ★ A PROFESSIONAL TRAINING GROUND FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ★ placed within the last 90 seconds. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAYMENT • Once items are closed, you will receive a notification from GiveSmart • Payment for items must be made by credit card or check on alerting you that you’ve won! You will be able to pay for your items via GiveSmart and expedite the check-out process. the evening of the Auction. • Checks must be made payable to Greene Towne Montessori HOW TO BID DURING THE LIVE AUCTION School. • During the live auction, a bidder may bid by raising the REGISTERING TO BID bidding number so that the Auctioneer can see it. • FOR ATTENDEES: You will set up your bid registration when • The Auctioneer will determine the appropriate bid increments for each item. you purchase your tickets. You will receive a welcome text • The Auctioneer will determine the highest bidder. On the CHILDREN & ADULT CLASSES after your purchase and registration is complete. Please note Auctioneer’s call, title will pass to the winner. that if you are purchasing multiple tickets, you are only DANCE ACTING VOICE AUDITION PREP & COACHING registering yourself to bid. Other auction attendees will need Claiming Your Items: At the end of the live auction, please stop by check-out to register separately in order to bid. where volunteers will be available to help you pick up your winnings! Check- MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCES out will be located in the lobby area at the bottom of the steps prior to exiting • FOR REMOTE BIDDERS: You can register to bid online without World Cafe Live. purchasing tickets. From the Auction website, click on “Register Now” under “Sign Up to Participate” and follow REMINDER: All winners are required to take their item(s) home with them MusicTheatrePhilly.com the registration process. You will receive a welcome text at check out. Greene Towne is not responsible for items left behind at World after registration is complete. Cafe Live. If delivery is required, it will be the buyer’s responsibility. Some MUSIC THEATRE PHILLY, 262 S. 12TH ST. PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107 oversized items may be at Greene Towne Montessori School if indicated, and • FOR ALL BIDDERS: When the silent auction begins, you will pick up can be arranged during school hours beginning on March 16th. 267-534-4975 receive a text from GiveSmart with access to a personal Silent Auction Live Auction Events Events 01 01 Campus kitchen.Value: Priceless MR. BRANDON OCH WALK IN THE WISSAHICKON WOODS WITH HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR A DAY Mr.