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‘I do firmly believe that there are enough people in this Southwest Rebirth! Seattle area who care enough to meet our opportunity to form, Celebrating undergird and develop a viable, Restoration exciting format whereby we and others may preserve our heritage of the for the education and benefit of Admiral future generations. We can do for others what others have done for us.’ Totem Pole

from ‘My Dream’ essay by founder Elliott Couden, Saturday, read aloud at first meeting of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, November 8, May 24, 1984 2014

Salty’s on Alki 1936 Harbor Ave. S.W. West Seattle

Thanks to all who over the years have helped make this a most Happy 30th Anniversary! To benefit: Our mission Big thanks to To promote heritage in the local community Our sponsors through education, preservation and advocacy. Our programs Examples abound. Education: all-ages tours of our “Birthplace of Seattle” Log House Museum and public presentations such as the 30th anniversary West Seattle Bridge panel. Preservation: collection and display of large and small artifacts, and the conduct and preservation of oral-history interviews. Advocacy: continued attention Dufour Construction to restoration of the Alki Homestead. Visit loghouse museum.info.

ms Westerdam of Holland America Line Support our mission today by purchasing a Golden Ticket Our supporters for an Alaska Totem Cruise! Purchase a Golden Ticket at today’s Champagne Gala Brunch and you could win an Alaska Totem Cruise for two aboard the ms Westerdam of the Holland America Line. The cruise sails from Seattle on Sept. 19, 2015, to Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan, Alaska, and Victoria, B.C., returning on Sept. 26, 2015. The cost per ticket is just $100. You can buy as many tickets as you like, but a maximum of only 100 tickets will be sold, first-come, first-served. Our media sponsors The winner will be selected today. For more details, look inside this program. Southwest Seattle 2014 Champagne Southwest Seattle 2014 Champagne Historical Society Gala Brunch Historical Society Gala Brunch

Auction Rules Legal contract: A bid acknowledged Removing items: Allowable only by the auctioneer and a designation after purchaser obtains a receipt from of a bid for sale items are legal a check-out volunteer. All items must contracts to make a contribution or be removed at close of event. purchase. All sales are final. No Withdrawn items: We reserve the exchanges or refunds. No refunds right to withdraw any item for sale made for cancellations. prior to a call for bids. “As is, where is”: We neither warrant Taxes: The amount of a purchase nor represent nor are responsible for deductible for federal income-tax the accuracy of descriptions, purposes is limited to the excess of provenance or conditions of auction the purchase price over its fair-market items. No written or oral statement at value, based on information provided this event shall be deemed a warranty by donor. Consult your tax adviser for tax purposes. with further questions. Assumption of risk: Each person The tax-deductible fair-market value issued a bid number assumes all risks of each brunch today is $40. and hazards related to the event. Each bidder agrees to hold us harmless All proceeds benefit Southwest from any liability arising from this Seattle Historical Society, a registered event. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Payment: Must be made in full at Our federal tax identification number event. Cash, check, MasterCard and is 91-1297010. State and local taxes are VISA are accepted. Please make not charged on any purchase. checks to SWSHS. Welcome to the 2014 Champagne Gala Brunch! emember the excitement and magnitude of the RAdmiral totem pole unveiling last June 6 at our “Birthplace of Seattle” Log House Museum? The spirit of that day brings us to the 2014 Champagne Gala Brunch. As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society and the generosity that has allowed us to have such a deep impact on children and people of all ages, we are thrilled to have so many dear friends and generous supporters here today. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and helps us pruduce important programs and events for our community. On behalf of our organization and all of your friends and neighbors, thank you for supporting our mission to promote local heritage through education, preservation and advocacy. 2666 Alki Ave SW (206) 938-0606 Thank you! Serving West Seattle since 1935! Marcy Johnsen Grateful to be a supporter of the president, Board of Trustees Southwest Seattle Historical Society Cover illustration by Kelsey Green / Above photo by Jean Sherrard Southwest Seattle 2014 Champagne The Seattle skyline Historical Society Gala Brunch Gala Committee From Salty’s Liz Day Lissa Kramer Sandy Donnen Inez Lindsey Bethany Green Diane Venti you can see the Kathy Blackwell Harper Val Wilds, chair Gala Volunteers whole thing Vicky Bruck Scott Humphrey Mary Cropley Mark Jaroslaw Liz Day Inez Lindsey Suzanne Duffy-Kane Josie Lowder Bethany Green, Nancy McPhee coordinator Charlene Moss Kelsey Green Brady O’Neill Merrilee Gunnier Floie Vane Kathy Blackwell Harper Valerie Van Tine Suzanne Hartley Anne and Sam White Dora-Faye Hendricks Val Wilds Sandy Hirano Gail Woodzin Professional Staff Sarah Baylinson, museum manager Irene Gehring, gardener World class “see”food, service, Diane Ward, bookkeeper cocktails, and music Clay Eals, executive director in West Seattle Special Thanks Chris Ballew Gregory Malcolm Barry Bede Sarah Miller Tim Bierman Rod Moody Julie Schmitz Broker Vic Okerlund Jodi Brothers Jeannifer & Dave O’Neal Bettina Carey The Pacific Institute Corine Cooper Libby Pfeiffer Trish Cosgrove Marty Riemer Gary Crow Vicki Schmitz-Block Lennon Curtin Dietrich Schmitz Sandy Donnen Andria Seelinger Ken Flajole Lora Swift Brian Hight Maryanne Tagney Megan Jasper & David Jones Call 937-1600 for reservations or more information Kathy & Gerry Kingen Matt Vaughan on parties, catering or entertainment Nicole Vandenberg Southwest Seattle 2014 Champagne Southwest Seattle 2014 Champagne Historical Society Gala Brunch Historical Society Gala Brunch

14 Rare Opportunity to Experience Schedule of Events West Seattle’s own Art Wolfe 10:30- Check-in Famed nature photographer Art Wolfe actually is 11:30 a.m. Champagne/sparkling cider served a West Seattle native and Golden Ticket sales (Alaska Totem Cruise) lifelong resident of our Totem Red/White wine-tasting, sales peninsula – when he isn’t Totem Breakfast Blend coffee sales capturing extraordinary Apron Strings cookbook sales images of wildlife on every Perusal of Live Auction items continent on the globe. You 11:30 a.m. Welcome! will have the opportunity 11:45 a.m. Brunches served at tables to join others in an intimate Introductions, videos, recognition event on Wednesday 12:15 p.m. Celebrity music-scene panel: evening, Feb. 11, 2015, at “Why West the historic Colman Estate Seattle?”Hosts: in Fauntleroy to see some Marty Riemer and of Art’s most famous works and little-known early Jodi Brothers photos of West Seattle – and, best of all, hear him Panelists: talk about his attachment to West Seattle. You will Chris Ballew, receive a copy of his latest book, the 396-page, Tim Bierman, large-format, 8.4-pound Earth Is My Witness, a Gary Crow, Jodi and Marty collection of his best images over four decades. He Megan Jasper, Matt Vaughan, Nicole Vandenberg will inscribe the book for you -- and that’s not all. He also will slip into the book a signed 8-by-10- 12:45 p.m. Live Auction inch photo, suitable for framing, that depicts the 1:25 p.m. Totem unveiling video Madrona trees of his beloved Lincoln Park. A 1:30 p.m. Family presentation: “The Schmitz Legacy” limited number of seats at this event will be Vicki available today. Don’t miss this ultra-rare event. Schmitz- Art Wolfe, Art Wolfe Gallery Block, Dietrich Book and print: $400.00 Experience: priceless. Schmitz, Julie Schmitz Six Seattle locations, (From left) Vicki, Dietrich, Julie including the heart Broker of the West Seattle 1:45 p.m. Fund-a-Dream Challenge Junction. 2 p.m. Alaska Totem Cruise presentation Golden Ticket Drawing Proud to be a Surprise presentation supporter of the 2:20 p.m. Thanks, socializing Southwest Seattle Final wine/coffee/cookbook sales Historical Society Check-out begins 4556 California Ave SW Sun-Wed 8am-8pm, Thur-Sat 8am-9pm 2:30 p.m. End of Champagne Gala Brunch! Southwest Seattle 2014 Champagne Historical Society Gala Brunch

Live Auction 12 Don’t Pack Your Bags – Just Come Aboard and Have Fun! Have you gazed at the larger-than-life cruise ships gracing the Seattle harbor and wondered what life might be like onboard? Here is your chance to satisfy your curiosity. You and three friends will be served lunch aboard a Holland America Line cruise ship in port on Saturday, June 6, 2015, and you will get an insider’s look at what makes the cruise ship tick. Holland America $200.00 13 Ride the Christmas Ship to West Seattle and Manchester Holiday traditions in the Northwest start on the water with the Argosy Christmas Ship, and this is your chance to take the cruise from 7 to 9:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, sailing from Elliott Bay Marina. The night’s voyage will take you and three of your friends to Salty’s on Alki and across Puget Sound to Manchester City Park. You will have an up-close opportunity to see and hear the onboard choir sing a 20-minute performance at each stop. Santa also will be aboard, spreading holiday cheer and mingling with guests – including you! Argosy Cruises $140.00 Southwest Seattle 2014 Champagne Southwest Seattle 2014 Champagne Historical Society Gala Brunch Historical Society Gala Brunch

Live Auction Challenge Fund 10 Your Own Seahawks Coach Contributors Meg & Clay Eals You and seven of your friends will chow down at Alki Fatburger while watching the Seattle Marcy Johnsen & Joey Richesson Seahawks play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Kerry Korsgaard afternoon, Dec. 7. Wayne Moore But this isn’t just any Judy Pigott gathering. Joining Catherine & Mike Purdy you for an exclusive, Joan Stover insider’s look at all Lane Townsend the action will be Ken Flajole, former 16-year assistant coach of the NFL’s Cleveland Table Captains Browns, St. Louis Rams, Green Bay Packers and, yes, the Seattle Seahawks! Throw in one men’s and Co-Captains stitched Seahawks jersey, one women’s stitched John Bennett Seahawks jersey and Seahawks scarves, and you Judy & Al Bentley have an experience to savor and remember! Lois and John Constantine Alki Fatburger, Ken Flajole Meg & Clay Eals Meals: $200.00. Experience: priceless. Merrilee Hagen 11 Insider’s Look at Seattle History Aly, Nancy & Tia Hallberg Marcy Johnsen & Joey Richesson Seattle City Council member and West Seattleite Kerry Korsgaard Tom Rasmussen will take you and up to five others on a tour of the archives in the vaults of Emi McKittrick & Dave Montoure City Hall. This is a rare Vicki Schmitz-Block & Jack Block opportunity to be guided Whitney & Ron Tjerandsen through history by Tom Diane Venti & Tom Wyrick and award-winning City Archivist Scott Cline, We are who promises to pull out rarely seen treasures. (Mutually agreeable Tom (left) and Scott EXCITED! weekday.) Included is a mint copy of the Paul to support the Dorpat/Genevieve McCoy mammoth, photo- Southwest Seattle filled, 560-page treasury Building Washington: A Historical Society History of Washington State Public Works. and be part of the Tom Rasmussen, Scott Cline, Paul Dorpat, Ron Edge West Seattle 4755 Fauntleroy Way SW Priceless community! Completion expected fall 2016 Southwest Seattle 2014 Champagne Historical Society Gala Brunch

Live Auction 9 Climb to the Mountaintop with Our Native Son Jim Whittaker Share in the inspiring verbal and visual stories of the legendary West Seattle born- and-raised mountaineer Jim Whittaker. What a combo: (1) the latest edition of Jim’s memoir A Life on the Edge (including the 50th anniversary of Jim becoming the first American to summit Mount Think. Create. Everest), (2) a 14-by-21-inch Deliver. full-frame photo in a 20-by-26- DCG ONE is a group of expert inch matte market strategists, creative (photo by Nawang Gombu, signed by Jim) of Jim types, production pros and print atop Everest on May 1, 1963, and specialists collaborating together (3) a 21-by-14-inch photo in a 26- to deliver integrated demand by-20-inch matte (photo by Jim’s wife, Dianne Roberts, signed by generation campaigns that move Dianne and Jim) of Everest in bottom lines. 2008 from near the Rongbuk Monastery, Tibet. Could you reach dcgone.com a higher peak today? Jim Whittaker and Diane Roberts $1,000.00 Southwest Seattle 2014 Champagne Southwest Seattle 2014 Champagne Historical Society Gala Brunch Historical Society Gala Brunch

Live Auction Board of Trustees Marcy Johnsen, president 8 October Storm at Alki Light Tia Hallberg, vice-president A true West Seattleite knows the spray and power Ron Arant, treasurer of a fierce fall storm, and no place locally provides a more spectacular setting Bonnie Gromlich than the 101-year-old Alki Dora-Faye Hendricks Lighthouse, depicted Kerry Korsgaard beautifully by painter and Inez Lindsey West Seattle native Merrilee Hagen. This 16- Dave Montoure by-20-inch original is Peder Nelson truly one of a kind, and Alan Peterson you may be the lucky one to take it home and let it Nancy Sorensen keep you company on a windy winter’s night. Merrilee Hagen, Northwest Art & Frame Advisory Council $300.00 Judy Bentley Earl Cruzen Merrilee Hagen Jordan Hecker Sharon Huling Scott Hunt Pat Jablonski Flora Belle Key King County Council member Joe McDermott Andrea Mercado Jack Miller Patricia Mullen Charles Payton Seattle City Council member Tom Rasmussen Proud supporter of the Greg Theobald Southwest Seattle Diane Tice Jerry Vandenberg Historical Society Carol Vincent Southwest Seattle 2014 Champagne Historical Society Gala Brunch

Live Auction 5 Signed Pearls: Santiago, Chile Rare, limited-edition, 18-by- 36-inch poster for Pearl Jam show Nov. 16, 2011, in Santiago, Chile. Signed by all members of the band. Art by Angry Blue. Need we say more? Vandenberg Communications, Wallflower Custom Framing $1,500.00 6 Signed Pearls: Dallas, Texas Rare, limited-edition, 24- by-16-inch poster for Pearl Jam show Nov. 15, 2013, in Dallas, Texas. Signed by all members of the band. Art by Dane, with illustration and inscription on backside. Need we say more? Vandenberg Communications, Wallflower Custom Framing $1,500.00 7 Signed Pearls: Leeds, UK Rare, limited-edition, 18-by- 24-inch poster for Pearl Jam show July 8, 2014, in Leeds, UK. Signed by all band members. Illustration and inscription by artist on back. Need we say more? Vandenberg Communications, Wallflower Custom Framing $1,500.00 Southwest Seattle 2014 Champagne Historical Society Gala Brunch

ms Westerdam of Holland America Line Golden Ticket Drawing: Alaska Totem Cruise For the first time, we are featuring a Golden Ticket Drawing at our Champagne Gala Brunch. The prize is a stunner: an Alaska Totem Cruise for two with an ocean-view cabin aboard the ms Westerdam of the Holland America Line. The cruise sails from Seattle on Sept. 19, 2015, to Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan, Alaska, and Victoria, Dufour Construction B.C., returning on Sept. 26, 2015. of West Seattle The presenting sponsor of this cruise is Duke’s (206) 369-3395 Chowder House. Featured on the cruise will be programs on Pacific Proud to be a sponsor of the Northwest totem poles, which have their origins Southwest Seattle Historical Society in Alaska and northern British Columbia. When you purchase Golden Tickets at today’s Champagne Gala Brunch, you will be rewarded with a golden necklace! The cost per ticket is just $100. You can buy as many tickets as you like, but a maximum of only 100 tickets will be sold, first-come, first-served. The prize does not include gratuities, shore excursions and other onboard expenses. The winner will be selected in a drawing at the end of today’s Champagne Gala Brunch. The winner need not be present to win. Don’t miss your chance to get in on the drawing before tickets sell out! Southwest Seattle 2014 Champagne Historical Society Gala Brunch

Live Auction Make all your 3 The Eyes of Eddie systems run This original portrait of Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder was created by Heidi BETTER Barack in 2005 and hung on the performance wall THAN NEW at Easy Street Records. The stark blue, black and ❑ Managed business red tones in this 2-by-2.5- IT services foot painting create a haunting effect. Signed on ❑ Network administration the back by the Seattle artist. Paired with this ❑ Backup and item is a mint-condition, data recovery 4-by-8-foot poster for the acclaimed 2011 film documentary “Pearl Jam Twenty.” ❑ Security Matt Vaughan ❑ On-site, $1,150.00 remote and phone support ❑ Home computer repair 5631 California 4 Nirvana Rises Again Ave. S.W. Your party room will never have more cutting- edge Seattle decor than with this billboard-sized, (206) 686-8682 thick-vinyl poster for the 2013 re-release of Nirvana’s 20th anniversary “In Utero” CD/DVD box set and the band’s “Live and Loud” video. Proud to be a Bordered by heavy Velcro, this muted yellow sponsor of the commercial-art piece is bound to spark conversation. Southwest Seattle Matt Vaughan Historical Society $500.00 Southwest Seattle 2014 Champagne Historical Society Gala Brunch

Totem-brand wines and coffee You can purchase Totem-brand wine and coffee at today’s Champagne Gala Brunch: ❑ Totem Red wine, at $20, is 2012 vintage, with 75% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon & 3% Petit Verdot, Columbia Valley. ❑ Totem White wine, at $17, is 2013 vintage, with 93% Chardonnay & 7% Viognier, Columbia Valley. ❑ Totem Breakfast Blend coffee, at $15, comes from Hotwire Online Coffeehouse. The blend is, a dark, bold roast with hints of nutmeg, chocolate and deep cherry. Each 12-ounce bag is available in whole bean or drip grind. Apron Strings: Recipes and Recollections from the Duwamish Peninsula Just in time for Thanksgiving meal planning and the search for a unique holiday gift, we have released a home- grown cookbook. It is on sale for $25 at today’s Champagne Gala Brunch. Apron Strings: Recipes Red, White and Blue ... and GREEN: With the construction of One World Trade Center, the and Recollections from symbolically designed 1,776-foot-tall building on the site of the old World Trade Center, the the Duwamish Peninsula is a 180-page paperback rebuilding of America has begun -- in green. One World Trade Center uses 170,000 tons of recycled Nucor Steel, helping make it eligible for LEED® certification. with 114 recipes from 49 local residents. We care about restoring America to great heights -- and about the world around us. Editors of the cookbook are Dayle Banks, Joey Richesson and Joan Stover.

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Live Auction 1 The Heart of the Junction Bring the hip, historic feel of the West Seattle Junction to your home with this wall-size, 40-by- 44-inch print by award-winning national artist Michael Birawer. The print depicts the iconic music- scene hub Easy Street Records in the 1924 Hamm Building and the tasty Cupcake Royale in the 1911 Campbell Building, the oldest commercial structure in the Junction. The jaunty style of the people and buildings will make you feel like dancing! Michael Birawer, courtesy of Alki Arts $1,000.00 2 Silver Celebration Owner John Bennett The 25th anniversary ambiance of Easy Street clowns during the 25th Records is yours with this combo: (1) one bottle of anniversary party for Luna Park Cafe on Friday the limited-edition 2011 Easy evening, Aug. 22, 2014. Street Records handcrafted Photos by Patrick Robinson Mortal Vintner red wine, and West Seattle Herald (2) a packet of Indonesian coffee, with a label listing 25 acts that have performed at Easy Street, from Pearl Jam to Lou Reed, plus an inscription by Easy Street Records owner Matt Vaughan: “The West Is the Best.” Throw in a whopping $200 gift bag and a rare, vintage crate stamped with “Easy Street Records,” and your connection to the trend- setting music scene is complete. Matt Vaughan $300.00