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A s thus he walked along with a brisk step and a merry whistle, he came suddenly upon some

foresters seated beneath a great oak tree. Fifteen there were in all, making themselves merry with feasting and drink-ing as they sat around a huge pasty, to which each man helped himself, thrusting his hands into the pie, and washing down that which they ate with great horns of ale which they drew all foaming from a barrel that stood nigh. Each man was clad in Lincoln green, and a fine show they made, seated upon the sward beneath that fair, spreading tree. Then one of them, with his mouth full, called out to Robin, "Hulloa, where goest thou, little lad, with thy one-penny bow and thy farthing shafts?"

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The Evening’s Events 5:30 p.m. Welcome to the Feast Pick Up Your Catalog and Bid Number Cashless Bar Opens (All purchases charged to your bidder number) Buy Golden Tickets to win your pick of the Live Auction Items Merry Games Begin Wine Thief, Lantern Grab, Fortunes by Lady Elf 6:00 p.m. Silent Auction & Village Market Open Appetizer Buffet (Dinner to follow Silent Auction) 7:00 p.m. First Silent Closing: Scarlet 7:10 p.m. Second Silent Closing: Gold 7:20 p.m. Final Silent Closing: Indigo Village Market Closes 7:25 p.m. Dinner Bell Rings Find your table―the Feast is served! 8:00 p.m. Live Auction Drawing of the Golden Ticket Heads or Tails to Win Seahawks Tickets & Goodies Fund-A-Need: The Head, Heart & Hands of OWS Dessert Dash

Checkout begins at the end of the Live Auction.

Taking pictures with your phone? Send them to us for our album! info@olympiawaldorf.org

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Welcome

Noble ladies and gallant lads! You are most welcome to Robin Hood’s Feast! Kick up your heels, try your luck, test your aim, and learn your future tonight! Use your Bidder number for all beverages, purchases, games and activities. For a shorter wait at the bar, trade your bid number for some precious jewels (what use are drink tickets to Robin Hood?) This is a “cashless” evening—until check out, of course! At that time, you may use Visa, Discover, MasterCard, personal check or cash. Shop local at the Village Market. Support your school AND local businesses by getting a head start on your holiday shopping! Local shopkeepers and craftspeople are peddling their wares up on stage at the Village Market with a very generous portion of the earnings going to the school! Thank you to Nikki McClure, Osoberry Woolworks, Mercy Me, Holy Lamb, and Gnome’s World for supporting our students!

Try your luck at a game! The Wine Thief Abscond with a bottle of expertly selected, high quality wine. Trade your bid number for a bottle! $20 to play. State law prohibits these purchases from being opened tonight so your purchases will be bagged and ready for you at the end of the evening. Fortune Teller Enlightenment awaits at Lady Elf’s tent at the Village Market. $5 Archery Tournament Hit your mark to win a free drink in an OWS stein! $5 to play Try your luck at the Lantern Grab. $20 to play for a wide variety of Gift Certificates valued from $15 to $100! Everyone’s a winner! The Golden Ticket can win you the BEST OF THE LIVE AUCTION! That’s right. The winner will take home their choice of one Live Item! $40 per ticket (buy as many as you like!). Only 100 tickets will be sold. Play Heads or Tails to see your heroes win! Just $35 and a game of Heads or Tails stand between you and the sure-to-be-epic game between the Seahawks and New Orleans Saints on December 2. Complete with tailgating basket & garb. (Game results not guaranteed; consult Lady Elf for a prediction.) Read more on page 14!

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Thank you, good friends of OWS!

Thank you to the students at OWS who are our cause in celebrating and supporting our school this evening. It is the joy and curiosity that you show in your journey through the depths of Waldorf Education that bring purpose to my work. Thank you to the parents, grandparents and greater community members who are joining us tonight for a “merry feast in the forest.” We are so grateful you are here! Thank you for our many community sponsors. Your heartfelt support of our school is so important to us. To our numerous donors this year, your generosity of both time, talent and treasure speaks volumes to the strength of our community’s commitment to our students and our school. Thank you! To our dedicated and cherished faculty and staff―you have embraced this year’s auction with the grace, generosity, and enthusiasm you put into all you do. Thank you! Thanks to Laura Michalek, Fundraising Auctioneer, for your enthusiastic support of our school and your wealth of experience. I raise my stein to you. Here’s to our merrymaking success! To our excellent staff of volunteers―it takes so many hands and hearts to make this event happen. I am so thankful to each of you who offered your time and talents in support of our school. To the steadfast, smart, and opinionated members of the Fundraising Committee―you have made both the creative and pragmatic planning of this event a whole lot of fun. Meg, your joy and enthusiasm are contagious; Joy, your attention to detail and willingness to help are second to none; Jolene, your practicality and wit are always welcome; Cassie, I am so thankful for your thoughtful and creative problem solving; Robin Melcher, you make “mole hills out of my mountains” and always bring me down to earth; Ellen Mahoney, thank you for your wit, dedication, humor, hard work and friendship. We make a great team! And lastly to my family, who have managed pretty well in my absence, thank you for your love and support. Erica Merrill, Fundraising Event Coordinator

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Auction Rules Items will be sold in two ways: Silent Auction and Live Auction. Persons participating in either auction must register as they enter the hall. They will be issued bidder numbers to be used throughout the evening. Please use only the number assigned to you. GENERAL AUCTION RULES 1. Bids will be accepted only from individuals with formal bidding

numbers. 2. All sales are final, and no exchanges or refunds on auction items will

be made. 3. Olympia Waldorf School attempts to catalog and describe all items

correctly, but all items are sold “as is,” with no warranty or assumption of liability given or implied.

4. Values included with the items being auctioned are the donor’s estimates and are not warranted by Olympia Waldorf School for tax purposes or for general value.

5. Each person issued a bid number assumes all risks and hazards related to the auction and items obtained at the auction. Each bidder agrees to hold harmless from liability Olympia Waldorf School, its officials, employees, parents, the auctioneer, event organizers, sponsors and volunteers.

6. Olympia Waldorf School may, without notice, change the order of the auction items, add items, or delete items from the auction.

7. All items must be removed from the auction location by the successful bidder or their appointed proxy on the date of the auction.

8. Gift certificates, trips, overnights, restaurants, etc., are subject to the conditions established by the donor. Unless otherwise specified, all auction items and services must be used no later than one year from today’s auction date.

9. Bidders must pay for their items at one time, and payment must made in full the night of the auction. Payment may be made by cash, check, VISA, Discover or MasterCard. Checks must be made payable to Olympia Waldorf School.

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SILENT AUCTION RULES 1. Silent Auction items are available for viewing at 6:00 p.m. 2. A bid sheet will be displayed with each item. Place a bid by writing

your bid number and amount on the bid sheet. Bidder must step back to allow others an opportunity to bid.

3. All items on the designated Silent Auction tables will be closed promptly at the time posted in the program and as announced by the auctioneer. If a bidder is in the process of writing, that bidder may complete the bid.

4. The last bidder number with a valid bid on the bid sheet at the time of closing is the winning bidder. An auction official will close the section and circle the winning bid.

5. The bid written on the Silent Auction form and designated by the auction official as the top bid is a legal contract to purchase that item.

At the end of each Silent Auction closing, auction staff will collect and compile the bid sheets and determine the winning bidder for each item. This will take up to 15 minutes each time. At the end of this time, winning bidders may check in with auction staff to receive a receipt and obtain permission to remove their items. Alternatively, winning bidders may wait until the end of the live auction when silent auction items will be available for pick up. LIVE AUCTION RULES 1. In order to enter bids, bidders must raise their bid number cards high

and attract the attention of the auctioneer. Bidding will be fast-paced, so bids must be placed quickly.

2. A bid acknowledged by the live auctioneer is a legal contract to purchase the item.

3. The highest bidder will be acknowledged by the auctioneer. In the event of any dispute, the auctioneer will be the sole and final discretion and authority in the matter.

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Appetizer Buffet

Local Cured Meats and Cheeses Crusty Sourdough Slices

Apricots with Goat Cheese & Pistachio Manchego & Mint Stuffed Dates

The Feast

Vegetarian Harvest Stew Mixed Greens with Vinaigrette

Rosemary & Apple Cider-Glazed Delicata Squash Roasted Potatoes

Coriander-Roasted Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks

CATERING BY LISA DAVID OF NINEVEH

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Quench Your Thirst PURCHASE AT THE BAR OR FROM A ROVING JEWEL PEDDLER.

Beer on Tap By the Pint $5 or 1 jewel Harvest Rye Boundary Bay Brewing Co. Bellingham, WA 425 IPA Bellevue Brewing Co. Bellevue, WA

Wine By the Glass $5 or 1 jewel By the Bottle $20 or 4 jewels Townsend Cab, Merlot, Syrah Blend Colbert, WA Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, strawberry, cedar and a hint of orange zest fill your glass and then your mouth with pepper & tobacco lingering. Townsend Chardonnay Colbert, WA This stainless steel fermented Chardonnay had light oak aging to bring out aromas of honey drizzled peach & pear with flavors that open with delicate tangerine leading into delicious baked apples, sprinkled with cinnamon.

Cocktails $10 or 2 jewels Maid Marion Marionberry-infused Dry County Vodka (Marysville, WA) and soda.

Golden Arrow Ginger-infused Four Roses Bourbon (Lawrenceburg, KY) one of two ways: cold and fresh with ice and soda, or hot toddy-style with honey.

THANKS TO OUR BAR SPONSOR!

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Let the games begin! Golden Ticket

Winner from the Live Auction―any item you desire. Heads or Tails

You’ll have your chance later this evening to try your odds for two impossible to get club-level Seahawks tickets to the Seahawks vs. Saints game on December 2. Comes with everything you need to show your hometown pride!

LIVE ITEMS 1 Draw an Arrow from Your Quiver

Everything your young archer would dream of―a handmade bow, arrows and quiver, a wooden treasure chest and stacking rainbow toy, all made with care by the students of Apple Blossom Kindergarten! The children were enthralled with the important task of fashioning a bow and arrows from maple saplings, lovingly painting and polishing the treasure chest and the rainbow with watercolors and beeswax. This beautiful creation is the pride of the class and certain to inspire countless hours of imaginative play! Donor: Ms. CL, Ms. Michiko, & Apple Blossom Kindergarten Value: Priceless

2 Sea & Flora Mosaic Mirror The glass and stones, floral ceramics and broken tiles of this mosaic mirror will make a statement in any entryway, living room, or bathroom sanctuary. Made entirely from recycled materials, this may be Ms. Kolea’s most elegant mosaic ever to grace an OWS auction. Highly sought after every year, Kolea’s mosaics radiate the unique whimsical artistry she brings into her classroom. Donor: Kolea Quincey Value: $350

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3 Rob(in)’s Instant Cellar Besides being a good friend to OWS, Rob Backman knows his wine. He’s hand-picked a case of Washington reds and whites sure to please any palate, and to turn any occasion into a special one. Start your own cellar with this fine case of wine, or improve upon the one you’ve already got! Donor: Rob Backman of Storman’s Value: $360

4 Beachfront on Vashon This Beautiful Home on Vashon Island is yours for up to six people for 2 nights! This wonderful house on Vashon offers a pristine sandy beach within easy distance from the Seattle Ferry. Its 180-degree view looks out across the water at majestic snow-capped Mt. Rainier. Relax in the spa right on the beach with stars overhead and the city lights in the distance. Take the house canoes out for a paddle, comb the beach, or relax with a good book by the soapstone woodstove. Two nights any time before June 20, all fees included. Donor: Christine & Jim Alkire Value: $800

Don’t forget to fill out your table’s Dessert Dash Card! Highest Bidding

Table gets FIRST CHOICE!

5 Time Stands Still: Children’s Portrait by Martin Lee In a time past, hand-painted portraits were the only way to capture the spirit of youth for the ages. Even today many families still treasure these family portraits painted so long ago and passed down through the generations. Martin Lee has graciously offered to create a modern treasure by painting your child. Mr. Lee’s artful composition will evoke the spirit of a child in an engaging and joyful way. In acrylic on canvas, the portrait will be cherished by generations to come. Donor: Martin Lee Value: Priceless

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6 Eight Hours of Custom Carpentry In need of custom carpentry? Have a house project you can't quite find the time to complete? Take advantage of eight hours of custom carpentry, generously donated by local carpenter and alumni parent Michael Harrison. His workmanship, skill, and efficiency will please and delight you. Licensed, bonded and insured with 30 years experience. Donor: Michael Harrison Value: $450

7 Sunflower Stepping Stones & Garden Basket Fill your garden with the glittering magic of Kindergarten! The Sunflower children gathered together one frosty morning to make garden magic. Drawing from their collection of precious jewels, the children lovingly decorated concrete stepping stones. Take home a basket full of bulbs, gloves, and garden goodies along with your magical stones! Donor: Ms. Susan, Ms. Elf, & Sunflower Kindergarten Value: Priceless

8 Summer Crabbing & Sight-Seeing Boat Trip Set sail out of Swantown Marina for a day of crabbing and sight-seeing with your local guides, who are OWS parents and intrepid boaters. Haul up the crab pots, take in the sights, and visit the islands as you cruise the waters of Boston Harbor. Trip for two adults. Donor: Keri & Shawn O’Hara Value: $500

9 Form Drawing Embroidered Wool Pillows Each square of these four-patch pillows has been carefully embroidered by the students (and teacher!) of Grade 2. Stitched together from upcycled wool, these big, comfy pillows are a testament to the growing minds and nimble hands of the students and will make a beautiful addition to your living room! Donor: Ms. Becker & Grade 2 Value: Priceless

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10 Peak of the Harvest Farm to Table Dinner Enjoy homegrown food prepared with simple elegance. Fresh baked bread, eggs with bright yellow yolks, raw milk handmade cheese, veggies picked at the peak of flavor, crisp autumnal apples, meats from home-grazed, green pastures, and local beer and wine will all be offered. Amy Ackroyd and Erica Merrill will cook for you once again from their own kitchens. On September 20th, 2014, stroll the gardens, visit with the chickens and enjoy an evening of "the good life." Donor: Amy Ackroyd & Erica Merrill $80 per person, maximum 30

It’s time to collect your Dessert Dash bids! Choose a runner from your table.

Dessert Dash will follow the Fund-a-Need (Item 14) 11 Owl Moon Wool Wall-hanging

“When you go owling you don’t need words or warm or anything but hope. That’s what Pa says. The kind of hope that flies on silent wings under a shining Owl Moon.” (Jane Yolen)

This barn owl wall-hanging was collaboratively needle felted using wool from local sheep and alpaca by OWS’s own Robin Melcher, Ellen Mahoney, Amy Ackroyd, and Erica Merrill on a crisp autumn evening. They worked together until the owl came alive and took flight. Where will it land? Donor: Robin Melcher, Ellen Mahoney, Amy Ackroyd & Erica Merrill Value: $350

12 June Retreat on Hood Canal How would you like to spend a quiet week-end on Hood Canal, relaxing on the water's edge, overlooking the Olympics. Dig for oysters, go on a leisurely boat ride, or take a hike at Twanoh State Park. It has one large master bedroom, another bedroom with French doors overlooking the water, and a living room with futon. Can sleep 2 to 4 adults comfortably, or 2 adults and 3 little people. Our South Shore home is available any weekend in the month of June. Arrive Friday afternoon and depart on Sunday evening. Donor: Ann Cacciari & Dan Roy Value: $500

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13 Take Your Ease on this Live-Edge Cedar Bench

This beautiful live-edge cedar bench was built by Steve and Sudawan Carras with local western red cedar cut and milled by Lukens Tree Preservation. It’s golden, hand-rubbed finish make it a treasure for any home. Donor: Steve & Sudawan Carras, & Greg Lukens Value: $2200 Play Heads or Tails! Now is your chance to win two impossible-to-get club level tickets to the Seahawks vs. Saints game on December 2! The view from these seats is incredible―and they’re under an awning! If the rain is driving, you can go to a special area inside and watch! Complete with official and unofficial Seahawks apparel and gear and a tailgating basket. Even if you are not a football fan, someone you know would love to have these tickets. For only $35, raise your paddle to make your dream, or someone else’s, come true! Donor: Grade 2 Parents Value: $2000

14 Fund-a-Need: Outfitting the Head, Heart, & Hands of OWS Every year, supply fees paid by parents fund the classroom purchases of pencils, main lesson books, snacks (for early childhood), and other supplies. But there are always tools and toys our teachers dream of that are out of reach. Additional cellos for the strings instrument loan program, fabric tunnels for the little ones to climb through indoors, disposal and replacement of our science chemicals―please help enhance the breadth and richness of the curriculum across all ages by bringing these items and more within the reach of the students of Olympia Waldorf. Raise your paddle for the students of OWS!

Dessert Dash It’s your moment to perform! Get ready! Get set!

Run for your dessert when your table number is called! The Auction begins again on page 24.

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Thanks to the Village Market Vendors

Osoberry Woolworks

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Let the merrymaking continue! 15 Friar Tuck’s Secret Cellar

This selection of fine wines is straight from the good Friar’s own cellar. Savor a glass by the fire as you use peruse ecumenical texts...or take your bottles to Sherwood forest to share with Robin and his merry men! Donors: Rob Backman of Storman’s Value: $350

16 A Magical Midwinter Break in Hood River Your family will remember their week at Daisy's Place. Generously donated by friends and neighbors of Jennifer and Greg Waldref, this child- and pet-friendly three-bedroom house with a view and is within walking distance of all the shops, restaurants, and pubs in downtown Hood River. After your day of fun, have a soak in the backyard hot tub! Hood River is a hip and charming resort town in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge area, directly across the river from White Salmon, WA. Mount Hood Meadows ski area is about 30 minutes away, and Timberline ski area is just a bit farther. Enjoy hiking and wine-tasting nearby! This mid-winter package includes a breakfast basket with coffee and freshly baked muffins, a bottle of wine, and a $50 gift certificate at one of Hood River’s excellent local-food restaurants. Your choice of six nights, seven days, between February 14- 23. Pets are welcome with additional fee. Donor: George & Laura Gomez & Grade 7 Value: $2000

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17 Take Pics Like a Pro Workshop & Luncheon

Shutterbugs! Huy Nguyen of Fearless Photography has been named one of the top 10 wedding photographers in the world. He travels far and wide giving professional workshops, and now YOU can join Huy Nguyen for a workshop at OWS. Whether you shoot with your camera phone or your fancy Nikon, Huy has knowledge, insight, and tips for you! Workshop includes a delicious lunch prepared by the parents of Grade 4. Donor: Huy Nguyen & Grade 4 $50 per shutterbug, 30 tickets available

18 Framed Linocut Alphabet Blocks & Limited Edition Print Each student in the Middle School took up a knife to carve the image of a letter, a number, or a season. Mounted all together, these one-of-a-kind print blocks are a work of art as beautiful as the graphic, hand-burnished prints they create. Hung in any room of your house, this impressive work of art is a reminder of creative collaboration that takes place in the classrooms of OWS. Includes original print blocks and the first edition print. Donors: Mr. Lee & the Middle School Students Value: Priceless

19 Concert in the Rhodies at the Historic Zabel House The historic Zabel House and its rhododendron garden are one of Olympia’s hidden treasures. The original owners transformed their acreage into a rhododendron paradise, open every May to thousands of visitors from around the world. Now, the current owner (and OWS family) is opening the home for a private concert! Stroll through the rhodies, enjoy wine and appetizers, and cap it all off with a house concert featuring one of Olympia’s finest musical acts (soon to be announced!). Donor: Charlene Rubenstein $40 per person, 30 tickets available

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20 Private Plane Picnic on Washington Coast Enjoy your own private adventure! Licensed commercial pilot and flight instructor Kurt Robertson will fly three people to a gorgeous Washington beach of their choosing. Take off from a private airstrip or the Olympia Airport and enjoy up to one hour flying time. Also included in this get-away adventure are two beach towels and a deluxe picnic. This picnic comes to you complete with a large wicker basket, lovely cotton table cloth and napkins, picnic ware including wine glasses, a $40 gift certificate for purchasing fresh deli items from Bayview, wine, mineral water, cookies and chocolates. Bon voyage and bon appetit! Donor: Kurt Robertson & Grade 8 Value: Priceless!

21 Mahogany & Linen Dressing Screen This stunning mahogany dressing screen was made by local woodworker and alumni parent, Kurt Schroeder. The simple elegance of this piece in especially visible in the rich tone and silken finish of the wood, the handmade wooden hinges, and clean line of the linen panels. In the living room, bedroom, or any room, this will be a cherished piece of furniture in your home. Donor: Kurt Schroeder Woodworks Value: $800

22 Fishing Trip with West Side Guides Treat yourself to the fishing adventure of your life with expert guide Brett Lowe, friend of OWS. Choose from spring, summer or fall fishing on the mighty Columbia river tributaries. The Cowlitz, Lewis and Kalama rivers, to name just a few, have some of the best fishing and most beautiful scenery in Washington state. Coordinate with Brett to decide where you’ll go, and what you’ll catch! One day trip for two. (Blackout dates: September 15 - April 15 and February 15 - April 15) Donor: Brett Lowe of West Side Guides

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23 Stay Local Puget Sound Cabin Retreat Take a break and enjoy the best of Olympia! Wake up to breathtaking sunrise over Mt. Rainier at the Beverly Beach House. Enjoy the quiet and serenity of Budd Inlet while sipping coffee on the deck and watching shorebirds nearby. Listen to the waves against the bulkhead below and ride the waves yourself on the double inflatable kayak. Includes two nights at this charming Olympia cabin, a birds-eye maple hand turned bowl, handmade pickles, pears, honey, coffee, and more. Plus, you can head downtown to have fun with over $145 of gift certificates to local businesses: Evolve (30 Minute Sauna), The Bread Peddler, Le Voyeur, The Painted Plate, Traditions Café and World Folk Art, and Olympia Seafood Company! (Cabin sleeps 2-3. Pets considered. Redeemable weeknights or weekends excluding holidays and TESC graduation week, some additional blackout dates apply.) Donor: Meagan Murphy & Pete Ross, & Apple Blossom Kindergarten Value: $550

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The pockets of this beautiful hand-painted wall-hanging are filled with delights for bedtime. A little something to read, sweet-smelling lotion to calm the nerves, a flax- and lavender- filled pillow and more are all you need to send your little one off to the land of nod. Sweet Dreams! Donors: Polly Carson Value: Priceless

Thank ‘ye and Goodnight!

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Fundraising Auctioneer Laura Michalek still relies on the endurance and discipline she possessed when at the age of 15, she was the first female winner of the Chicago Marathon. While Ms. Michalek has hardly missed a day of running since then, it’s this intention to excel at what she loves that is most evident. “To me Auctioneering is about giving a lot of yourself, before and during the event, in a way that most folks wouldn’t expect.” Her style, fundraising insight, and commitment to her clients, and their mission, not only sets her apart, but has created a career beyond Ms. Michalek’s wildest dreams. “I’ve always been deeply interested in how non-profits I care about are going to sustain themselves, so it is nothing less than a thrill to know I can personally and professionally be part of that.” For 15 years prior to becoming a full time Fundraising Professional, Ms. Michalek owned and operated several nationally recognized vintage modern furniture stores in Seattle. “My critical eye, intuition, and energy level has been pretty consistent all these years, so whenever I set out to do something, it’s the same set of skills, just a slightly more developed new chapter.” As the youngest winner in the history of the Chicago Marathon, it has not been lost on Ms. Michalek that this experience informed her whole life. “When I start Auctioneering, it’s like being in the starting block all over again, and I still set out to win, however this time it’s for the organization I’m representing.”

To hear what folks are saying about Ms. Michalek visit www.lauramichalek.com or email auctioneer@lauramichalek.com or call direct at 206.464.0850.

You’ll Come A Long Way Baby: About Our Auctioneer, Laura Michalek

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