February 27, 2016

FEBRUARY 27, 2016

DEL PASO COUNTRY CLUB

BACK BAR & GRILL ROOM MOJITO WELCOME CUBAN BUFFET & CARVING STATION SILENT AUCTION OPENS, 5:30 P.M.

FOYER GOLDEN TICKET DRAWING, 7:3O P.M. CLASS PROJECT MINI AUCTION

MAIN DINING ROOM SEATED DESSERT WELCOME BY HEADMASTER STEVE REPSHER FUND-A-NEED FOR BREAKTHROUGH LIVE AUCTION

DANCE FLOOR MUSIC & DANCING CARLITOS MEDRANO & SABOR DE MI CUBA

39TH ANNUAL AUCTION BENEFITTING ACADEMICS, FACULTY SALARIES, SCHOLARSHIP, ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS, AND BREAKTHROUGH AT SACRAMENTO COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 2636 LATHAM DRIVE • SACRAMENTO, CA 95864

1 WELCOME AND THANK YOU FROM THE HEADMASTER

Dear Friends,

I am delighted to welcome you here tonight and to thank you for joining us at Sacramento Country Day School’s 39th Annual Auction. Whether you are one of our generous business or parent sponsors or donors, worked behind the scenes, or came to enjoy the camaraderie and to purchase that “can’t live without” item, our students, faculty, and staff are grateful to you for your generous support. Proceeds from the Auction enable us to recruit and retain the finest faculty in the region, to provide incomparable curricular and extracurricular offerings, and to strengthen our financial aid budget.

I salute this year’s Auction Chairs, Leah Frink and Julie Sloat, for their enthusiastic, expert engineering of this spectacular event. Their cheerful energy and positive spirit made the myriad organizational details leading to tonight’s event appear stress-free—although we know there had to be moments of angst! In addition, I know that the Auction Chairs and all of us here tonight applaud the talented Kari Miner for transporting us for a few hours to a warm tropical island for an evening in old Havana.

Tonight, just prior to the Live Auction bidding, we pause for a moment to recognize our commit- ment to the Breakthrough Sacramento program, supported by the Country Day community since the program began on the SCDS campus in 1993. This year’s “Fund-a-Need for Breakthrough” was first introduced at the 2009 Auction as the “Last Cavalier Standing” and is a significant boost to Breakthrough Sacramento’s budget. Thank you for raising your bid card to pledge your support for Breakthrough to provide an education for these deserving children who attend under-resourced public schools.

I raise my mojito to all of you who have unselfishly contributed your time, talent, and resources to make this event possible. The leadership of our Chairs—along with the generosity of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, enthusiastic bidders, and attendees—ensures an evening of fun and fundraising. Enjoy your trip to Havana!

With sincere appreciation,

Stephen T. Repsher Headmaster

2 3 AUCTION CHAIRS LEAH FRINK & JULIE SLOAT

PRE-PARTY HOSTS Julie & Kevin Sloat Leah & Patrick Frink Matina & Sotiris Kolokotronis

AUCTION SPONSORS & AD SOLICITATIONS Leah Frink, Julie Sloat

SILENT COORDINATOR Bonnie Koukas

EVENT DESIGN Kari Miner

BASKETEERS Paula Repsher, Denise Williams

CLASS PROJECTS Julie Shanks Abreu Gallery, Tom Head

AUCTIONEER Jake Parnell

THANK YOU Stacey Carter, Name Tags Evan Dunham, Graphic Design Jon Cormier, Marisa Christie, Julie Nelson, Amy Nelson Wells ’98, Development Office Patricia Jacobsen, Student Volunteers Tom Wroten ’99, Live Auction Presentation SCDS Parents’ Association, Priya Krishnan & Katherine Merksamer ‘88, Co-Presidents SCDS Student Volunteers, SCDS Maintenance Department & Office Staff

FACULTY SPONSORS

Katie Newell ’86 & Ed Dudensing, Roxanne Elliot & Antonio Falcone, Jennifer & Chris Granger, Ali & Dodds Hayden, Cassie Gilson & Loren Kaye, Nicole & Jeff Look, Jerrianne & Robert Naify, Christy & John Procida, Kim & Tony Stone, Kara & Brian Turner, Ellen & Carlin Wiegner, Jane Tsai & Francis Zhang

4 SPONSORS

PLATINUM Lexus of Sacramento and Lexus of Roseville Von Housen Automotive Group, Mercedes Benz of Sacramento, Rocklin and El Dorado HIlls

DESSERT RECEPTION The Edwards Company

GOLD ATA Besties’ Row Amazing Lash Studio & European Wax Center Soyla Fernandez & Kelly Jensen The Granger Family The Niello Company Fabian Nunez Vicki & Steve Pleau Julie & Kevin Sloat

SILVER The Burton Law Firm Sandee & Rohitesh Chand Cassie Gilson & Loren Kaye Kari & Paul Miner Procida Landscape, Inc. Sacramento Women’s Health: an OB/GYN partnership

BRONZE Dabchick Vintage Gems Kelley Taber ‘84 & Gary Jakobs, Lee & Chip Mahla Gale Kaufman & Steve Murakami Lindsey & Andrew Sackheim Jane, Francis, & Allison ‘19 Zhang

$5,000 Platinum $3,500 Dessert Reception $2,500 Gold $1,500 Silver $1,000 Bronze

5 noun the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

Thank you for eight years of great teachers, good friends, and an excellent education. ISAEL SILVA ’20

6 Nine years and counting . . .

The Sloat Family appreciates the time and care you provide our children each day . . . and for that we thank you, Sacramento Country Day School.

Julie & Kevin

To the faculty and staff of Country Day School, Thank thank you.

You! With great appreciation, the Núñez family

7 LET THE BROWVENTURES BEGIN

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8 9493_Sacramento-Loehmanns_BrochureAd.indd 1 2/1/16 2:44 PM 9 AUCTION RULES

SILENT AUCTION The Silent Auction tables will close prior to dinner. Write your bid number and initials legibly on the bid cards. Bids without bid numbers are invalid. Please bid thoughtfully. Do not cross out bids. The last correct bidder is the buyer. FIXED PRICE You need not be part of a group to bid on Fixed Price activities or items. Fixed Price items are priced at a per-person amount. The number of persons and price per person are listed at the top of each bid card. Fixed Price items have a limited number of participants. When the bid card is full, the bidding is closed. Write your name and bid number on the appropriate line of the Fixed Price card. GOLDEN TICKET The winner of the Golden Ticket drawing will select any Live Auction item or Class Project as his/her prize. Unless the donor has made other arrangements, the selected item will not be available for bid. LIVE AUCTION During the Live Auction, bidders must identify themselves by their bid numbers. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. Group bidding is permissible and encouraged for an item. A group of people pooling resources to bid on one item should designate one person as bidder. Please inform the Development Office if items need to be charged to separate bid numbers. PLEASE TAKE YOUR ITEMS HOME TONIGHT You may check out with Finance tonight or stop by the school on the Tuesday following the Auction. Cash, check, Amex, MasterCard, and Visa will be accepted. Checks should be made payable to SCDS Auction 2016. ABSENTEE BIDS If you are unable to attend the auction, absentee bids for Live and Silent Auction items and Fund-a- Need for Breakthrough may be submitted to the SCDS Development Office and must be received by Thursday, February 25, 2016, 4 p.m. TAX INFORMATION SCDS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization as determined by the IRS. Our Federal Tax Identification Number is 94-1597352. The IRS stipulates that only the amount paid for the item or service in excess of the fair market value is tax deductible. For one-of-a-kind items, please consult with your tax advisor. Winning bidders should refer to their receipt and/or their catalog for values. Receipts and forms need to be retained for tax purposes. DISCLAIMERS Items are offered “as is” and all sales are final. Items can not be exchanged for cash, and there will be no exchanges or refunds, unless stipulated otherwise in the description. Items and services purchased from the Auction are used at the purchaser’s risk. SCDS makes no warranty regarding the quality and safety of donated items and services. SCDS and the volunteers assisting with the Auction assume no liability or responsibility for any injury or damage that may result from the use of property and/or services sold. All items, services, dinners, houses, etc., must be used within one year of the date of the Auction, unless otherwise stipulated or other arrangements are agreeable to the donor. Private homes or condos are nontransferable. Reminder to winning bidders and donors: you are both responsible for making arrangements for redemption of all Auction purchases. It is not the responsibility of SCDS or the Auction Committee to make these arrangements.

10 A growing body of knowledge shows that what happens to students between the ages of 10 and 14 determines not only their future success in school, but success in life as well,” - The New American Middle School

STUDENTS TEACHING STUDENTS. STUDENTS MAKING BREAKTHROUGHS. Support the year-round, tuition-free college preparatory program and make an investment in the larger Sacramento region and beyond. In 1993, SCDS joined an international collaboration dedicated to providing college preparation for motivated middle and high school students from under-resourced public schools. In addition, BSAC serves as an innovative teacher-training program for talented high school and college students. This “students teaching students” model results in a life-changing experience for individuals, families, and communities.

FUND-A-NEED FOR BREAKTHROUGH Through your generosity, you can help provide necessities for the year-round Breakthrough Program, with summer classes held on the SCDS campus.

Proceeds from the game will augment the very basic needs of the program, including classroom supplies (books & materials), healthy snacks for the students, significant transportation expenses to transport students to and from their local neighborhoods to SCDS, field trips to college campuses, and teacher intern stipends.

For those familiar to this fundraiser, please note that we are changing it this year to a traditional fund-a-need format where you are asked to raise your paddle in support of Breakthrough. Donors are also asked to complete a pledge card on the table, which will be collected by student volunteers.

11 LIVE AUCTION

1. DESSERT CAKE FROM FREEPORT You can have your cake and eat it too. Thank you to alumni parents Marlene and Walter Goetzeler for our opening number – a delectable delight from their fabulous Freeport Bakery! And, what's a dessert without after-dinner libation? Your table will enjoy both with your winning bid. Donor: Freeport Bakery, Marlene & Walter Goetzeler (alumni parents)

2. PAPPY VAN WINKLE BOURBON BASKET According to a March Esquire Magazine article, "there isn't enough Pappy Van Winkle to go around." With a small production and a high demand among bourbon enthusiasts, it's been called "the bourbon everyone wants but no one can get." Well, here's your chance. Donation includes a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 12-Year Reserve, two glasses, t-shirt, hat, and a book to read all about bourbon. Donor: Courtney & Tony Burnett (3rd & 6th grade parents)

3. RIVER CATS SUITE FOR AN APRIL OR MAY HOME GAME Baseball season is just around the corner – treat yourself and a group of friends to a "suite" night at the ballpark. Don’t miss this chance to see current and future Giants! Suite package includes 20 tickets; food and beverage not included. Mutually agreeable date in April or May 2016, excluding Opening Day and Exhibition Game. Donor: Sacramento River Cats

4. $2,000 OF PAVILIONS CERTIFICATES Shop ‘til you drop using your $2,000 Pavilions certificates. Valid at Café Bernardo, Chico’s, Eyeglass Charlie’s, Hamilton Jewelers, Insight Coffee, It’s a Small World, J.Jill, Julius, Lucy, Madam Butterfly, Patrick James, Pavilions Shoes, Piatti, Soma, Studio 55, Talbots, The Paper Garden, Williams Sonoma, and the soon-to-open Wildwood Kitchen & Bar. Don’t sit on these certificates – they must be used by June 30, 2016! Donor: Donahue Schriber

5. HOB NOB ATOP NOB HILL FOR TWO NIGHTS If luxury, high-rise living on Nob Hill tops your bucket list, bid on this two-bedroom (one king, two twins) luxurious apartment at Gramercy Towers on one of Nob Hill's best blocks. These residences sit across from the landmark Grace Cathedral and are walking distance to Union Square, Huntington Park, the Mark Hopkins, the Fairmont, and the cable car. Amenities include a heated, indoor pool and sauna and garage parking. There's plenty to do in San Francisco – theater, sports, shopping, holiday lights – and we don't want to limit your excursions, so we've added a use-anytime gift certificate for $300 to the five-star Gary Danko restaurant on Fisherman's Wharf. (Mutually agreeable date, nontransferable, no pets, no smoking.) Donor: Erin Sullivan (7th grade parent) Lexus of Sacramento and Lexus of Roseville 12 6. TWO NIGHTS IN A HISTORIC TAHOE LAKEFRONT HOME The only thing between you and Lake Tahoe is your deck chair! Treat your family or best friends to two nights in this historic, lakefront home located just a few blocks from Homewood. Built in 1911 and remodeled from the ground up in 2003, the house sleeps 12. There are three bedrooms and three baths in the main house, plus a guesthouse with a king bed, bath, and loft with two double beds. (This winter or spring getaway is available on a mutually agreeable date from November 1, 2016, to May 1, 2017, except major holiday weekends, nontransferable, no pets, no smoking.) Donor: Kara & Bryan Turner (6th grade parents)

7. EARRINGS AND NECKLACE FROM HAMILTON JEWELERS Did someone miss Valentine's Day? Make up for it by bidding on this delicate necklace and fabulous hoop earrings. Featuring stunning green amethyst and briolette peridot, this set could, and should, be worn home tonight. Donor: Hamilton Jewelers

8. SAC REPUBLIC OWNER’S TICKETS FOR FOUR AND SOCCER BALL SIGNED BY THE TEAM Check out the pitch at Bonney Field and cheer for the Sacramento Republic Football Club from these four field-level seats for the match against Real SLC on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. The world's most popular sport has a home in Sacramento and enthusiastic fans have responded with gusto. Don't miss your chance for an up-close view of outstanding soccer in a stellar setting. Take home the soccer ball signed by the team – certificate of authenticity is included. Donor: Maya & Louay Owaidat (6th & 12th grade & alumni parents) Sacramento Republic Football Club

9. A SUMMER WEEK AT TAHOE IN THE CHAMBERLANDS, JUNE 10-16, 2016 Urban loft meets cozy mountain charm in this Tahoe cabin in the Chamberlands. Your week is reserved – June 10-16 – for a fun-filled Tahoe getaway in this three-bedroom, two-bath home that sleeps eight (two queens and a bunk bed). The house is newly remodeled, there's a friendly wrap-around deck for morning breakfast and evening cocktails, and the updated kitchen will simplify preparation for family dinners. Close to Sugar Pine Point State Park, PDQ market, and all the wonderful things the West Shore has to offer! It's a short walk to Chambers Landing public beach; however, no buoy or pool/ tennis access. See VRBO 677604 for photos. (Nontransferable, no pets, no smoking.) Donor: Deborah & Terry Harvego (7th grade & alumni parents)

13 10. VACATION FOR A WEEK IN NEWPORT BEACH When you're not swimming, sunning, touring, biking, shopping, boating, or fishing, you'll be having cocktails and taking in the view from one of the upper decks of this three bedroom, two-bath house on Balboa Boulevard in scenic Newport Beach. The interior is stunning and spacious with comfy seating, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen, a master suite with private sun deck, and a rooftop deck with panoramic views. Conveniently located between the Newport piers and just steps from the sand, you'll be within walking distance of much of what Newport Beach offers. Relax, walk the boardwalk, enjoy the sunset, take a day to go to Disneyland; just one taste of the perfect life will keep you coming back for more. (Available mutually agreeable date, nontransferable, no pets, no smoking, not handicapped accessible.) Donor: Dr. Richard Hauch & Kim Pacini-Hauch

11. FOUR FLOOR TICKETS FOR MAROON 5 AT THE GOLDEN 1 CENTER, OCTOBER 15, 2016 Maroon 5 is on the road this fall and they're stopping in Sacramento as the first concert to open in the new Golden 1 Center a few weeks before the Kings' season opener. Get a first look at the new arena from your four floor seats and dance to One More Night with the group that can play it all - pop, rock, funk, disco, and reggae. Lead vocalist Adam Levine (coach of the reality show "The Voice" and People Magazine's 2014 sexiest man alive) and several members of the band have been together since their high school days and their music has evolved over the last two decades. Get your Hands All Over this concert – bid high, bid often. (Seats are Floor, Row C, Seats 5, 6, 7 & 8.) Donor: Julie & Kevin Sloat (5th & 7th grade parents)

12. TEN DAYS IN A PRIVATE BEACHFRONT HOME IN MEXICO, JUNE 2016 School's out – treat the family and friends to a ten-day tropical adventure in a 3,000 sq. ft. beachfront private home, located near Puerto Escondido on the rugged and magnificent Oaxacan coast. Select your vacation days any time between June 10 and June 30, 2016. "Casa Mayita," located in a small residential community, can accommodate a group of up to eight people with four bedrooms, five bathrooms, two swimming pools, and a well- equipped kitchen. For maximum privacy, bedrooms have their own entrances from the outside and are well appointed with private baths, dressing rooms, and verandas. For an additional fee, grocery shopping and cooking are available. Select from the cook’s menu, which includes selections for platos principales, segundos platos, and postres y desayunos, and your group can enjoy dining at home in one of the outdoor palapa-covered rooms. Or, for a night out, head

14 to Puerto Escondido, where seaside bars and restaurants are plentiful. Owners also have recommendations for a nanny and massage therapist, and plenty of travel and logistics advice. Discover Mexico without the crowds! Spend your days swimming, reading by the pool, fishing for trophy sailfish, tuna, or Dorado, kayaking in the mangrove lagoon, or hanging 10 in one of the top-10 surfing destinations in the world. Flights from Mexico City are available to Puerto Escondido (PXM) or Huatulco (HUX). Driving time from the airport to the house is about 15 minutes from PXM and under two hours from HUX. Visit casamayita.com for information and photos. (Nontransferable, no smoking, no pets, airfare not included.) Donor: Maya Juarez & Stephen Chuchel (kindergarten parents)

13. KINGS ROW 2 TICKETS FOR FOUR, PLUS PASSES TO THE VIP CLUB AT GOLDEN 1 Kings president Chris Granger is offering his four premium courtside tickets in Kings Row 2, where you'll watch the game from seating so comfortable, it will "put your favorite armchair to shame." Show up early – your passes give you access to an exclusive VIP lounge for pre-game dinner and half-time dessert. Now is the time for a full-court press with your bid card! When the Kings open their season at Golden 1, this is a rare opportunity to cheer for the home team from some fantastic seats. (Select a mutually agreeable game in the upcoming season.) Donor: Jennifer & Chris Granger (2nd & 4th grade parents)

14. VACATION IN AN IRISH MANOR HOME FOR A WEEK Journey to the Emerald Isle for a week's stay in an ivy-covered Georgian manor house, built in the early 1800s, on the grounds of a 60-acre estate. The Georgestown House includes all you would hope for in a Manor House – 5,000 sq. ft. on three floors, with drawing and dining rooms, library, country kitchen, light-filled sunroom, marble fireplaces, sofas to sink into – and will accommodate eight guests in four bedrooms, each with their own bath. There is also a guest cottage with two bedrooms, kitchen and sitting room. The property includes a lake, putting green, tennis court, gym, vegetable, flower, and kitchen gardens, rolling lawns, walking trails, and lush countryside. Buyers should arrange their own air flights, into either Shannon or Dublin, then rent a car for the hour-and-one- half drive to the home. Georgestown House is located in the sunny southeast, one mile from the village of Kill, where you can enjoy your Guinness or a spot of tea at the local pub. You'll be two minutes from the beach at Bunmahon on the Irish Sea, ten minutes from Waterford for sailing, and golf is nearby at the Waterford Castle Golf Club, Mount Juliet at Thomaston, and three courses in Dungarvan. From the comfort of the house, there are views to the sea from the front and the Comeragh Mountains to the rear; no one would be surprised if the group spends many relaxing hours enjoying single malts, ciders, and the comforts of home. (Select a mutually agreeable date, nontransferable, airfare not included) Donor: Jeannine & Gregory Graves (8th grade & alumni parents)

15 15. ADELE CONCERT FOR TWO, OAKLAND, AUGUST 2, 2016 Multi-Grammy winner Adele is on tour for the first time in years and we scored two amazing seats for the Tuesday, August 2, performance at Oracle Arena in Oakland. Hello, can you hear me? One of the world's best-selling artists will be able to see your tears and toss you a hankie when she walks out to Stage B. Your two seats are Lower Level, Section 114, Row A5, Seats 5 & 6. You can't buy these online unless you want to mortgage your house. Someone like you needs to raise your bid number high to grab these gems. Donor: Auction Committee

16. DISCOVER AUTHENTIC HAVANA ON YOUR TRIP TO CUBA FOR TWO Make sure your passport is valid, brush up on your Spanish, and pack some guayaberas – this trip for two to Cuba is set for December 6-10, 2016. All but closed to Americans for decades, Cuba is ready to be explored, though not yet wide open. The longstanding ban on travel has been amended to allow Americans to take part in tours that encourage "people to people" contact. On your People-to-People tour, arranged by Californians Building Bridges, you'll meet craftsmen, musicians, artists, architects, educators, and economists, you'll attend private concerts, visit factories, a daycare center, studios, and museums, (including Finca Vigia, the former home of Ernest Hemingway), you'll listen to the sounds of the Buena Vista Social Club, buy from corner markets, dance the cha-cha-cha, and drink a few mojitos. While you walk the cobblestone streets of historic Old Havana and admire the 16th-century Colonial buildings, you'll find the final resting place of the 1950s-era Chevrolets. Your tour includes all accommodations in Havana, activities, tour guides, meals, and the short, but expensive, round-trip flight from Miami to Havana. (Airfare to and from Miami and lodging in Miami are not included.) Donor: Sarah & Darius Anderson, Platinum Advisors, LLC

17. ONE WEEK ABOVE THE LODGE AT PEBBLE BEACH Live like a celebrity for a week – raise your hand for this premier Pebble Beach 4,600 sq. ft. home, which sits above The Lodge at Pebble Beach. Located on a one-acre parcel and boasting dramatic views of the Pacific and Stillwater Cove, this residence would be ideal for a family reunion, rehearsal dinner, or intimate wedding. You may have driven past the address – 1472 Oleada – this is your chance to drive through the gates. The home sleeps 14, has four master suites (each with its own private bath), library, elevator, gourmet kitchen, and more. Entertain family, guests, and/or clients on

16 the outdoor, 2,500-square-foot, wrap-around deck overlooking manicured grounds. This house is in high demand and is not available during the AT&T Pro Am, the Concours d'Elegance, or Memorial Day. High season (June-September) weekly rate is $10,500; low season rate is $5,000. (Date must be mutually agreed and must be used by February 27, 2017, nontransferable, no smoking, no pets.) Visit www.vrbo.com/210871 for more details. Donor: Deborah & Chuck Hansen (2nd, 9th & 10th grade parents)

18. POLO: THE SPORT OF KINGS VACATION FOR FOUR +, SPRING BREAK, APRIL 1-3, 2016 (OR 2017) Here's your chance to stomp some divots in between chukkers, and watch world-class polo at the Eldorado Polo Club and the Empire Polo Club in Indio. The date is the final weekend of the polo season, and our beloved PE teacher and longtime polo player Michelle Myers has coordinated a full weekend for your enjoyment, including hosted cocktails and appetizers Friday night at Mélange overlooking Lake Quinta, and a prime lunch table with easy access to the polo field for your divot stomping at the final match on Sunday. It won't be all polo, though: Thank you to parent Sandy Buchanan for treating you to two nights at the luxurious La Quinta Resort and Club, a Waldorf Astoria resort with pools, gardens, tennis, and spa. Depending on the buyer, arrangements can be made to include children, add on a single or group polo lesson, stop at the Tack Room Tavern, or even move the whole event to the first weekend in April 2017. Think about this weekend for a spring break family vacation, a couples' getaway, or a ladies adventure. Donor: Michelle Myers (PE department chair) Sandy Buchanan (Kindergarten, 3rd & 6th grade parent)

19. VERTICAL OF SHAFER CABERNET SAUVIGNON HILLSIDE SELECT, 2005, 2006, 2007 These three bottles offer the buyer the extraordinary opportunity for an amazing vertical tasting in just a few years. Only a handful of wines receive a perfect score and Robert Parker awarded 100 points to the 2007 vintage as a “perfect wine . . . with a multilayered full-throttle personality and a texture that builds and builds.” The ratings for the 2005 (99 points) and the 2006 (92 points) are equally as impressive. Parker adds that the perfect scores awarded Shafer Hillside Select is “as high a praise as I can give any producer in the world.” Go to www. shafervineyards.com/downloads/Parker_Shafer_Hillside_Vertical_2014.pdf for a must–read article on the historic tasting of 35 vintages of the Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select. Donor: Julie & Kevin Sloat (5th & 7th grade parents)

17 20. ONE WEEK AT THE ULTIMATE BEACH HOUSE, CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA At #1 Ocean Avenue, Carmel by the Sea, you can't get much closer to the surf unless you sleep on your board. The master bedroom in this four-bedroom, three-bath house, features a king-size bed, gas fireplace, and an outdoor deck with a 180-degree ocean and sunset view. The two-story home sleeps eight, there's a hot tub in the secluded back yard, and the gourmet kitchen (with Wolf Range) simplifies the production of a large, family dinner. In a mere 10 minutes, golfers can walk to the Pebble Beach golf course and shoppers can be in the stores on Ocean Avenue. This fabulous residence would be ideal for a special family event. The home is in high demand and is not available during the AT&T Pro Am, the Concours d'Elegance, or Memorial Day. High season (June-September) weekly rate is $7,500; low season rate is $4,500. (Date must be mutually agreed and must be used by February 27, 2017, nontransferable, no smoking, no pets.) Visit www.vrbo.com/210859 for more details. Donor: Deborah & Chuck Hansen (2nd, 9th & 10th grade parents)

21. VINTAGE AND BIGHORN – AN EXCLUSIVE GOLF VACATION FOR FOUR IN PALM DESERT Make it a golf-excursion-to-remember with foursomes at two of the finest private clubs in Palm Desert – The Vintage and Bighorn. Play at The Vintage is limited to property owners and their guests; your certificate includes cart, caddie, and green fees, and gives you access to play either the Mountain or Desert Course, both designed by Tom Fazio. Lunch for four is included on your day of play. When you play Bighorn, you will be assigned a host, who will be most helpful in reading putts, raking sand traps, etc. Your round at Bighorn needs to be used between May 30 and September 15, 2016, and excludes holidays. Plan on a multi-day trip; we've included a gift certificate for $800 for accommodations at the Ritz Carlton in Rancho Mirage. Donor: The Vintage Club, Bighorn Golf Club, Julia Kelly, Lexus of Sacramento and Lexus of Roseville

22. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS FOR FOUR – TICKETS AND LODGING AT THE CLUB DONATELLO It’s an even-numbered year – this should be a winning year for the Giants! Here's your chance to sit in some great season-ticket-holder seats for the Giants vs. Diamondbacks on Sunday, July 10 (first pitch 5 p.m.), Field Club Section 121, Row R, Seats 11,12,13 & 14. Your San Francisco adventure includes two rooms for a one-night stay on Sunday night at The Club Donatello, a boutique hotel on Post Street right off Union Square. (Parking not included.) Donor: Nicole & Stan Van Vleck (9th & 11th grade parents) Gail & Al Montna (grandparents of Christian ’17 & Tori ’19 Van Vleck)

18 23, YOU’RE IN LUCK: FOUR TICKETS TO SOLD OUT “BOOK OF MORMON” AND DINNER OUT From the creators of “South Park” and billed as the “best musical of the century” by the New York Times, The Book of Mormon has been playing to sold-out audiences across the country and abroad. Winner of nine Tony Awards, including best musical, the Broadway hit is coming to Sacramento for a week’s run and it’s the hottest ticket in town. Musical Theater board member Julie Sloat has secured four great seats for the Thursday, March 17, 8 p.m. performance and they can be yours for the right bid! Make a night of it – the Grangers have added a $250 certificate to the elegant and warm Ella Dining Room & Bar. Enjoy! (Tickets are orchestra row Z, seats 47-50.) Donor: California Musical Theater Jennifer & Chris Granger (2nd & 4th grade parents)

24. HIT THE ROAD IN AN RV Embrace the weekend warrior inside you and bid on this 27-foot Sunseeker class C motorhome from Happy Daze RV's. Use your three-night rental and your 300 miles to experience a new way to travel. The Sunseeker sleeps 4-6. (Go to the Happy Daze website for the floor plan: www.happydazerv.com/unit-details--rentals-sunseeker-2450SF). Research some camp sites and head to Yosemite, Tahoe or Mendocino for an outdoor adventure or plan a trip to the Aquarium in Monterey or sightseeing in the Bay Area. If you wish to venture further, additional miles may be purchased at .37 cents per mile. Pack the necessities, plan your route, and put your bikes on the rack for a California heartland adventure. Must be used by December 31, 2016. (Buyer is responsible for security deposit and the holding tank, no hassle return available.) Donor: Happy Daze RV's

25. HEADMASTER FOR THE DAY Be the Headmaster for the Day. Get to know Mr. Thomsen, sit down with other administrators, ride the golf cart, give away treats during recess, issue edicts, and invite friends to the headmaster's office for lunch. For ONE student of any age. Donor: Headmaster Lee Thomsen

19 Sacramento Country Day School Best wishes for a great Auction!

Vicki and Steve Pleau Proud Grandparents of Mac ’19, Campbell ’21, and Talbot ’24 Carter

CAVALIER FIGHT SONG Come and sing for Country Day By the banks of the American River. Stand together all the way. We are all Cavaliers forever! Go, Cavs! Come and cheer for the Cavaliers, And join us as we say: Throughout the years The We’re proud Cavaliers, ATA And WE ARE COUNTRY DAY! Besties 2016

Thank you to the Country Day faculty and staff. Your dedication to Thank our children is greatly appreciated! Yo u Cassie Gilson, Loren Kaye, and Ellery Kaye ’24

The Chand Family

21 CLASS PROJECTS

Have your bid number ready for the “Mini Live” auction for the popular projects from our Lower School students. Before we sit down for the Live Auction, the auctioneer will conduct a “Mini Live” for bidding on the Lower School Class Projects.

50. PRE-KINDERGARTEN CANVAS CAPTURES KANDINSKY AND POLLOCK Miss Barbara, Miss Donna, Miss Ariyana, Class of 2029 Twenty-four squares, one by each of the young pre-k artists, create a masterpiece in abstract expressionism in warm autumn colors and touches of gold. Framed to hang vertically, this vibrant piece deserves a space on your wall.

51. KINDERGARTEN CREATES CIRCLES & SQUARES #1 Mrs. Goodwin, Mr. Bennett, Class of 2028 The class learned about Russian-born painter Wassily Kandinsky and then painted colorful circles reminiscent of his “Concentric Circles” piece. The circles morphed into a colorful collage perfect for brightening up your wall. Shape up and raise your bid cards for this kindergarten treasure!

52. MORE SHAPES FROM KINDERGARTEN #2 Miss Sarah, Miss Brandi, Class of 2028 A second “Circles and Square” from the artists in Miss Sarah’s kindergarten.

53. GIVE A HOOT FOR THE VASE FROM FIRST GRADE Mrs. Kren, Class of 2027 First graders studied and drew owls from books, then picked one to stencil and create in clay. Owl you need is love and some bidding power to take home this delightful piece crafted by first graders. Fill with flowers, feathers, twigs, even umbrellas – can be used inside or out.

54. SECOND GRADE MEXICAN BARK PAINTING #1 Ms. Covey, Class of 2026 Second-grade students used genuine papal amate (bark paper) for their folk art creations of colorful birds perched in vines. The collage of fanciful fowl, with their bright colors and bold shapes, would look stunning in your home art collection.

55. SECOND GRADE MEXICAN BARK PAINTING #2 Ms. Gillette, Class of 2026 Careful planning, small muscle control, and a lot of patience were exercised in this striking work of art from the artists in Ms. Gillette’s class.

22 56. THIRD GRADE PAPER MOSAIC PORTRAITS #1 Mrs. Kassel, Class of 2025 “Here’s looking at you, kid!” Inspired by early Christian and Byzantine art, students created self-portraits using torn paper to create their own likeness, paying close attention to reproducing the subtle shadows and features of their face and hair.

57. THIRD GRADE PAPER MOSAIC PORTRAITS #2 Mrs. Mathisen, Class of 2025 Display this piece in your home and you’ll be reminded of your child’s third grade class every time you see it.

58. FOURTH GRADE AQUARIUM FISH COLLAGE #1 Mrs. Livesey, Class of 2024 The Monterey Bay Aquarium was the inspiration for the fourth grade handiwork using watercolor techniques. Don’t flounder and miss the bid for this piece. Hook it now.

59. FOURTH GRADE AQUARIUM FISH COLLAGE #2 Mrs. Ashdown, Class of 2024 Will this school of fish graduate to the wall of your home or office? Buy this hanging aquarium tonight and you’ll go home head of the class.

60. FIFTH GRADE BOOK OF FABLES #1 Mrs. Velder, Class of 2023 Inspired by illustrator Aubrey Beardsley, fifth-grade students created illustrations from their favorite fable, using a black and white positive/negative technique. The art pieces are artistically bound in an outstanding book sure to inspire for years to come

61. FIFTH GRADE BOOK OF FABLES #2 Mr. Yu, Class of 2023 A second book from the students in Mr. Yu’s class.

23 FIXED PRICE PARTIES

BOLMAN, BUZZARD, BBQ & B.Y.O.N, NERF NIGHT FOR GRADES 5 TO 8 Saturday, April 23, 2016, 5-8 p.m. 20 kids, $100 each Bring your own Nerf for this Nerf Night adventure for boys and girls, grades 5 to 8. The Achondos’ yard will be transformed into a Nerf battlefield with room for home base and regrouping, and plenty of obstacles for cover. Middle School teacher Mr. Bolman will be on hand, as well as local DJ Steve Buzzard who knows how to make all parties fun! There will be a full-on barbecue for all sides to make peace, then music will kick in with Mr. Buzzard on the mike.

Donors: Arianna & Todd Achondo (5th & 7th grade parents) Angela & Rob Donlan (4th & 6th grade parents) Ed Bolman (Middle School faculty)

CAVALIER CUP AT DEL PASO WITH KINGS’ COACH GEORGE KARL Thursday June 2, 2016 9 golfers, $250 each Compete in the second annual Cavalier Cup and play a few rounds with Kings’ coach George Karl. The teams will play at Del Paso Country Club, home of the 2015 U.S. Senior Open. Your hosts will captain the teams and the foursomes will play 18 holes in a friendly competition, with Coach Karl joining each foursome for a few rounds. Your day of golf includes lunch and, of course, an awards presentation at the end of the day.

Donors: Craig Miyamoto (4th grade parent) Chris Griggs (6th grade parent) Kevin Sloat (5th & 7th grade parent) George Karl (6th grade parent)

24 MEN’S STEAK, PORT & CIGARS NIGHT Thursday September 29, 2016 20 men, $175 each This perennial favorite fixed-price event began over a dozen years ago and it continues to be a fine evening of great company, excellent beef, choice wines, aromatic cigars, vintage ports, and tall tales. The dinner steaks are special: two-inch thick, 24-oz, bone-in rib-eyes, marbled to perfection and rated as USDA prime. For those who have attended in the past, the vintage port is just one of the highlights. The venue is yet to be determined, but the date is set for the last Thursday in September.

Donors: Jeremy Burr (3rd grade parent) Ro Chand (3rd & 5th grade parent) Steve Edwards, (10th grade & alumni parent) Tim Murphrey (alumni parent) John Procida (9th grade parent) Pat Talamantes (11th grade & alumni parent)

TEXAS HOLD’EM FOR THE GENTLEMEN CARD PLAYERS Saturday, October 15, 2016 32 players, $150 each If you're a fan of cards or just like hanging out, you'll want to be all-in for the sixth annual "No- limit Texas Hold'em" party at the home of Ed Dudensing. Never played Texas Hold'em? No worries, one of the professional dealers at the event will hold a pre-tournament coaching session for anyone who is interested. If you're not an expert you'll fit right in with the competition. Fine food, drinks, and prizes will round out this gentlemen's event. Note: Your fee includes your "buy-in." And if you happen to blow out, never fear – you'll have the chance to jump back into the action with re-buys and sit-and-go games that will be available for purchase that night. Also, Texas Hold’em won’t be the only game in town – there will be something for everyone. You can bet on this party being legendary!

Donors: Todd Achondo (5th & 7th grade parent), Ash Carter (4th & 7th grade parent) , Ro Chand (3rd & 5th grade parent) Brooks Cutter (alumni parent) Rob Donlan (4th & 6th grade parent) Ed Dudensing (7th & alumni parent) Jens Egerland (alumni parent) Terry Harvego (7th & alumni parent) Lou Klieger (3rd & 4th grade parent) Topher Stephenson (3rd & 7th grade parent)

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34 AUCTION CHAIRS PAST & PRESENT!

2016 Leah Frink & Julie Sloat 1999 Marisa Alcalay & Abby Pruitt 2015 Susan & Curtis Popp 1998 Kathy Reeder 2014 Liberty Sanchez 1997 Catherine Camacho 2013 Susan Bitar, Deborah Harvego & Kari Miner 1996 Catherine Camacho 2012 Faith Galati & Margaret Hutchinson 1995 Lynne Powlesland 2011 Faith Galati & Margaret Hutchinson 1994 Marilyn Wickland 2010 Christy Martinson Procida 1993 Linda Eytcheson & Sue Ryan & Lindsey Sackheim 1992 Bob Earl & Steve Easter 2009 Christy Martinson Procida 1991 Karen Edmiston, Marget Kingston & Lindsey Sackheim & Janis Pattison 2008 Susan Bitar, Barbara Demmon 1990 Julie Nelson & Linda Stechman & Marcie Gudebski 1989 Sherri Norwood & Lynda Phillips 2007 Marcie Gudebski & Lee Mahla 1988 Julie Nelson & Sally Nichols 2006 Katie Brown, Danae Evrigenis, 1987 Paul Aaron Lou Ann Fischer & Rene Smerling 1986 Mike Godlove 2005 Karen Chan 1985 Barbara Ore & Sue Popp 2004 Mouse Endicott, Lou Ann Fischer 1984 Bernice Hagen & Jackie Nolte & Julie Ramos 1983 Bernice Hagen & Pat Ingoglia 2003 Lindsey & Andrew Sackheim 1982 Pam Galloway & Jane Wheaton 2002 Lou Ann Fischer & Marsha Toms 1981 Janet Keating & Mary Jane Sligar 2001 Jeanne Bovill & J. P. Eltorai 1980 Janet Keating & Mary Jane Sligar 2000 Mouse & Mark Endicott 1979 Terry Lindeman & Sue Popp 1978 Doris Matsui & Sue Popp

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35 THANK YOU TO OUR LIVE AUCTION & FIXED PRICE DONORS

Abreu Gallery, Tom Head Deborah & Terry Harvego Arianna & Todd Achondo Dr. Richard Hauch & Kim Pacini-Hauch Jeremy Burr & Tricia Ross George Karl & Kim Van Deraa Bighorn Golf Club Julia Kelly Ed Bolman Lou Klieger & Patricia Sierra Courtney & Tony Burnett Lexus of Sacramento and Lexus of Roseville Ash & Stacey Carter Craig & Stephanie Miyamoto Rohitesh & Sandee Chand Gail & Al Montna Maya Juarez & Stephen Chuchel Tim & Andrea Murphrey Brooks Cutter Michelle Myers Donahue Schriber Maya & Louay Owaidat Angela & Rob Donlan Platinum Advisors, LLC, Katie Newell ’86 & Ed Dudensing Sarah & Darius Anderson Cynthia & Steve Edwards Christy & John Procida Jens Egerland Sacramento Republic FC Freeport Bakery, Sacramento River Cats Marlene & Walter Goetzeler Julie & Kevin Sloat Leah & Patrick Frink Topher & Emily Stephenson Jennifer & Chris Granger Erin Sullivan Jeannine & Gregory Graves Pat & Scarlett Talamantes Chris & Stacey Griggs Lee Thomsen Hamilton Jewelers Kara & Bryan Turner Deborah & Chuck Hansen The Vintage Club Happy Daze RV's Nicole & Stan Van Vleck