Bridging The Generations - Buckingham Friends School

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Bridging the Generations 32nd Annual Auction Buckingham Friends School March 4, 2016 {ÉÅx That special house that feels like There is simply no place like it. Looking to sell or buy a home? Count on a friend to get the job done for you! Greg Dwornikowski Realtor, Licensed in PA Lisa James Otto Country Properties 215-534-7347/cell 215-862-2626, ext. 258/office [email protected] One South Sugan Road, New Hope, PA 18938 Divorce • Custody • Alimony / Spousal Support Child Support • Mediation / Arbitration 215-340-2207 www.BucksFamilyLawyers.com Happy to support the BFS Nest. – Jeffrey M. Williams – Susan J. Smith BFS Parents Dear  Friends,        A  festive  gathering  at  Aldie  Mansion  can  only  mean  one  thing—the  Annual  Spring   Auction  for  Buckingham  Friends  School.    This  year,  we  celebrate  our  32nd  annual  auction.     Although  this  is  a  short  time  in  the  history  of  our  222-­‐year-­‐old  school,  this  is  an  important   event  for  us  right  now.  Thank  you  for  being  here  and  supporting  our  beloved  school.  We  hope   you  enjoy  your  evening  with  good  food,  good  friends  and  an  opportunity  to  celebrate  and   support  what  we  love,  together,  Buckingham  Friends  School.        The  theme  this  year  is  “Bridging  the  Generations”…what  does  this  mean?  A  bridge   means  to  bring  together  and  open  new  pathways  of  connection.  Generations  are  not  just  people   from  years  past  and  those  to  come.  Generations  are  links  to  who  we  are  and  who  we  may   become  and  how  that  deLines  our  community.  Our  children’s  children  deserve  to  experience   what  is  BFS  and,  through  your  generosity,  we  can  sustain  what  we  love.  The  Future  Fund,  our   Special  Appeal  for  this  evening,  is  a  symbol  of  bridging  the  generations  in  support  of  our   teachers.    As  Auction  Chair,  Melissa  Clayton  deserves  a  huge  thank  you  for  her  vision,  creativity   and  incredible  skills  of  pulling  together  a  wonderful  group  of  volunteers  to  make  this  evening   possible.  Without  these  volunteer  efforts,  our  evening  would  not  be  possible—thank  you.   Whether  you  have  contributed  volunteer  hours,  gotten  tennis  elbow  from  waving  your  auction   paddle  or  you  talked  a  friend  into  donating  gift  or  services,  every  contribution  helps  us  to   realize  our  potential  in  raising  funds  and  friends.  As  always,  there  are  so  many  fabulous  items   ranging  from  vacation  rentals  to  hand  crafted  furniture  to  services  to  Linely  crafted  scarves,   bowls,  hats  and  mittens.  Not  to  mention  granola,  spirit,  and  home  baked  pies…no  one  will  leave       disappointed.    We  are  deeply  grateful  to  all  who  have  donated,  sponsored,  created,  helped,  crafted  and   contributed  in  so  many  ways  to  the  BFS  Auction.  The  multifaceted  ways  of  giving  are  symbolic   of  who  we  are.  Whether  you  are  new  to  the  community  or  walked  the  bridge  from  a  previous   generation,  thank  you  for  coming  this  evening,  thank  you  for  participating  so  generously  and   thank  you  being  a  part  of  our  wonderful  community.             With  Appreciation,           Lucretia  Wells   Head  of  School   32nd  Annual  Auction   “Bridging  the  Generations”    The  Evening’s  Events   March  4,  2016    7:00  to  11:00pm   Aldie  Mansion     Silent  Auction        7:00  to  8:45   Live  Auction      9:00  to  10:00ish   Checkout  Opens  15  minutes  after  the  end  of  the  Live  Auction       Buffet  Stations    7:00  to  9:00   Dessert  &  Coffee          9:30  to  11:00   Bar  Service      7:00  to  10:45  (closes  promptly)          Cash  Bar  -­‐  Beer  &  Wine          Complimentary  Soft  Drinks   Music        Richard  Cox     A  Message  from  the  2016  Auction  Chair     Amazing  things  can  happen  when  you  get  creative,  energetic  and  fun  people  together  working   towards  the  same  goal,  the  future  of  our  children!  This  is  my  seventh  year  as  the  auction  chair   and  each  year  I  am  astonished  by  the  generosity  and  support  everyone  shows  for  making   this  evening  such  a  success.       A  special  thank  you  to:   Chris  Antar   Lisa  Cook   Heidi  Feigles   Christine  Houghton Sabrina  Liddell Emma  Salerno Gwen  Stoltz                        Diane  Boerner    Dana  Kellogg    Jim  Gallagher    Widgette  Kelly    Karen  Robinson    Mandy  Salerno    Tracey  Williams            And  all  of  you!     In  Peace  and  Friendship,   Melissa  Clayton     This  is  a  special  community.     Enjoy  the  evening!   In appreciation of the dedication and excellence of the faculty and staff of Buckingham Friends School. Thank you all. Bob Holt and Anne Irwin ’63   Friends  and  Family  Sponsors       Mighty  Oak   BFS  School  Board   Liz  Sigety  and  Jeff  Nicholas,  Fox  Rothschild,  LLP   Bob  Holt  and  Anne  Irwin  ’63   Kevin  Roche,  Hunterdon  Radiology   Jeff  Williams  and  Susan  Smith,  Williams  Family  Law     Acorn   Sara  Webster,  Webster  Law     Oak  Leaf   Rachel  Finkle  &  Sven  Helmer   Scott  and  Jamie  Marshall,  Marshall  Grezlak     Friend   Bear  Apothecary   Lisa  and  Boris  Becker,  William  B.  Parry  and  Son   Jon  and  Erica  Chick,  Concord  Innovations   Penelope  Dovidio,  PHD  Construction  Corporation   Michael  and  Mandy  Salerno,  Executive  Wealth  and  Retirement  Strategies   Div  Telwala  and  Ami  Shah       The  2016  Auction  Committee  thanks  the  following  businesses   for  supporting  this  year’s  auction:   Aldie  Mansion   Astro-­‐Dynamic  Printing   Jeffrey  Miller  Catering     Fox Rothschild is proud to support the Buckingham Friends School and its 32nd Annual Spring Auction 700+ attorneys | 22 offices nationwide Elizabeth D. Sigety, Esq. 215.918.3554 [email protected] California Florida Illinois Colorado Minnesota Connecticut Nevada Delaware New Jersey District of Columbia New York Pennsylvania Texas Live Items 1 Coffee Table by Keith Sandberg Custom Woodworking 21-1/2" x 44" x 18" Custom Maple and Walnut Coffee Table Donor: Keith Sandberg 2 Donor Value: $1,000.00 An Evening of Culinary Delight, Prepared by Chef Caleb Lentchner Chef Caleb Lentchner of Caleb's American Kitchen, along with his wife, Carol Ann Della Penna, will cook a delicious dinner for eight adults in their home. BYOB. Excludes Saturday Night. Donor: Caleb's American Kitchen Donor Value: Priceless 3 $2,000 Gift Card From VacationCandy.com Use this $2,000 gift card towards a vacation at various luxury resorts across the continental US, Hawaii, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Start planning your next great vacation today! VacationCandy is owned by Paul Goldman '98. Donor: Paul Goldman ’98 and VacationCandy Donor Value: $2,000.00 4 SPECIAL APPEAL – BFS FUTURE FUND Donor: BFS Community 5 Four Tickets to See "Coldplay" on August 6, 2016 at Lincoln Field Donor: Kevin Roche 6 Donor Value: $500.00 Head of School for the Day Your child will have the ultimate experience as he or she will have the opportunity to share the day with Lukie. He or she will experience first-hand the excitement, challenges, and responsibilities of running the school from drop off to dismissal and everything in between. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the student who dreams of being in charge! The lucky student will also receive an heirloom BFS chair, modeled after the chairs in Lukie's office. Expires June 2016. Contact Lukie Wells to schedule. Donor: Lukie Wells Donor Value: Priceless 7 An Evening's Rental of the Grist Mill in Stockton, NJ Do you have a special event coming up, or just want an excuse to throw a great party? This is the item for you - an evening's rental of the beautiful Grist Mill in Stockton, NJ. This rental is valued at $2,000. You can choose to self-cater the event, or hire the Grist Mill's exclusive caterer, Crave Event Group. If you use Crave, they will donate the cocktail hour portion of an evening that includes dinner (a $4,000 value, based on 75 people). The rental is dependent upon availability and can be exchanged for a River House rental. Saturday evenings are generally excluded. Monitoring fees, cleaning fees, and security deposits are not included. Donor: Delaware River Mill Society Donor Value: $2,000.00 The Buckingham Friends School Board would like to thank the entire BFS community for coming together to make the Annual Spring Auction a success. In peace and partnership, Lisa Parry Becker Olivia Brangan Lowell Cloete Michael Godshall Bob Holt Anita Jensen Alan Keim Laura Kinnel Lisa Pretecrum Alexis Ridge-Simek Robert Roop Adam Schmucker Brooke Silva Grover Stults Sara Webster Online Auction This year, BFS is proud to offer on online component to our Annual Auction. Bidding will close on Monday, March 7th at noon. Go online to www.32auctions.com/bfs to place your bid! 1 Wood Cricket Console Handcrafted by Sam Moyer ‘89 This beautiful table would be perfect in your entryway or dining room. It measures 42” wide x 11” deep x 40” tall and is made of sustainably harvested and/or salvaged local Black Walnut and White Oak, with a milk paint and rubbed Tung Oil finish. It features an inverted bookmatched top, finger jointed and through wedged drawer with a floating panel bottom, and hand shaved legs and spindles. Donor: Sam Moyer ’89 Donor Value: $5,600 2 $2,000 Gift Card from VacationCandy.com Use this $2,000 gift card towards a vacation at various luxury resorts across the continental US, Hawaii, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Start planning your next great vacation today! VacationCandy is owned by Paul Goldman ’98. Donor: Paul Goldman ’98 & VacationCandy Donor Value: $2,000 3 Set of 4 Phillies Tickets Your choice of any home game! This package includes four tickets, parking, and seating in the upscale Hall of Fame Club at Citizens Bank Park. Donor: The Reardon Family Donor Value: $250 4 Nakashima Walnut Wepman Table This gorgeous table, made by George Nakashima Woodworkers and designed by Mira Nakashima, is made of black walnut and measures approximately 18” x 16” by 17” high. The free edges of this table will bring both nature and sophistication to your home décor. Donor: George Nakashima Woodworkers/Mira Nakashima Donor Value: $1,500 5 Pre-Season Eagles Tickets Kick the football season off right with three tickets to the first Eagles pre-season game of the year (date to be determined). These club seats are located by the 40 yard line (section C2, row 13) and the package includes a parking pass. Donor: Lukas Makris and Yota Palli Donor Value: $619 6 Print of the BFS Meetinghouse This single color block print on rice paper features the Buckingham Friends Meetinghouse and will evoke happy memories in any BFS community member. The print was created in a two-step process: first the image is carved into a solid material then it is rolled with ink and printed onto paper. This is the first copy made from the print, and it features a lovely black frame with white mat. The artist, Regina Stoltz, is a relative of current BFS parents Frank and Gwen Stoltz. Donor: Regina Stoltz Donor Value: $550 7 “The Pappy Package” Fine Bourbon and Signed Book This is the ultimate prize for bourbon lovers: a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 Year Old, one of the most sought after and highest rated whiskeys in the world, and the book “But Always Fine Bourbon,” detailing the Van Winkle family’s generations in the Kentucky Bourbon industry, signed by the grandson of “Pappy,” Julian Van Winkle, III. Donor: Lisa Parry Becker and Boris Becker Donor Value: $500 Silent Items 100 Turkey Fryer Bayou Classic 30 Quart Turkey Fryer Donor: Rachel Finkle & Sven Helmer 101 Donor Value: $50.00 Mathnasuim Gift Basket and One Month Membership Mathnasium Gift Basket, Assessment, Registration, and $75.00 off the first month of membership. Donor: Mathnasium of Buckingham Donor Value: $325.00 102 Two Hand Crocheted Potholders Made of 100% cotton. Donor: Karen Kemp 103 Donor Value: $30.00 Spice Up Your Night A four pack of spices for you to use on popcorn, chicken or anything else. Donor: Spice Shop Donor Value: $25.00 104 Earth Foods Basket Donor: Earth Foods 105 A Collection of Fun Necklaces Donor: AKA & Nortrud Loy 106 Donor Value: $40.00 Donor Value: $60.00 Handmade Clay Necklaces Create your own necklace: choose your bead, cording, and then infuse it with a scented oil of your choice Donor: BFS Upper School Donor Value: $8.00 171 Caleb's American Kitchen Gift Card for $50 Donor: Caleb's American Kitchen 172 Donor Value: $50.00 Jewelry By Jessica Moyer Donor: Jessica Moyer Donor Value: $50.00 173 & 255 Gift Certificate to Synergy Fitness Training Donor: Synergy Fitness Training Donor Value: $150.00 ! ! 3#D!Digital! Mammography!! ! Brems Imaging Center 1%Dogwood%Drive,%Annandale,%NJ%%08801% 908.237.5395% www.hunterdonradiology.com% % Because Good Enough, Simply Isn’t Bone%Dexa.Multi/Slice%CT%Scan.%Digital%Mammography%w/CAD.Ultrasound.%Digital%X/ray.%% 174 Sleep Consultation From the Gift of Sleep Donor: Gift of Sleep 175 Donor Value: $100.00 Private Swim Lessons with Barb Seiden 2 half hour private swim lessons at the Homewood Suites in Warrington. Donor: Barb Seiden Donor Value: $80.00 176 Antique Tea Set and Brush Set Donor: Linda Kamel 177 Gift Cards to Reed Silk Studio and Milk Money $25.00 each Donor: Milk Money & Reed Silk Studio 178 Donor Value: $50.00 Ceramic Plate with BFS Logo; Hand Thrown by Madison Moreno Donor: Madison Moreno 183 Donor Value: $120.00 Just Food and Harvest Moon Inn Gift Certificates for $25 Each Donor: Just Food & Harvest Moon Inn 182 Donor Value: $55.00 Insignia 24" TV Flat Screen 24" Television Donor: Anita Jensen 181 Donor Value: $50.00 Goldfinch Feeder and Myjer Seed Donor: Wild Birds Unlimited 180 Donor Value: $50.00 Bountiful Acres Basket Donor: Bountiful Acres 179 Donor Value: Priceless Donor Value: $40.00 Two Books of Poetry by David Mook "Each Leaf" - Poems by Sarah Mook & David Mook “Corn-Pone: Pinions (Political Poems, Essays and Cartoons)” by David Mook Donor: Mr. David Mook Donor Value: $40.00 184 Financial Plan of Your Choice Retirement, education, or wealth transfer planning with Emily Fernberger financial consultant with Citizens Bank Donor: Emily Fernberger Donor Value: $500.00 185 Free Entry to the Life is Good Peace Valley Triathlon and a $50.00 Gift Card to Life is Good Store Free entry to The Life is Good Peace Valley Duathlon on May 14, 2016 and a $50.00 Gift Card to the Life is Good Store in North Wales (next to Trader Joe's) Donor: Scoogie Events Donor Value: $125.00 186-193 Free Entry to One of the Scoogie Event Running Races in 2016. Free entry to one of the Scoogie Running Races in 2016. (Not valid for Peace Valley Duathlon or Life is Good Kid's Triathlon.) Donor: Scoogie Events Donor Value: $45.00 194 A Shopping Day in Doylestown Includes a $10 gift card to Doylestown Book Store plus a book, $25 gift card to Busy Bee Toy Store, and a $25 gift card to Bucks County Running Company Donor: Busy Bee Toy Store, Doylestown Book Store & The Bucks County Running Company Donor Value: $50.00 At Webster Law we bring to clients over three decades of trial experience in Bucks and surrounding counties and unparalleled expertise in investigation, preparation and the rules of the law. Fiat justitia ruat caelum Let justice be done though the heavens fall Bucks county cRIMInAL And cIvIL LAW Serving Pennsylvania and Federal Courts 87 noRtH BRoAd stREEt, doyLEstoWn, PEnnsyLvAnIA 18901 215.348.7700 • 215.348.0171 • [email protected] WWW.WEBstERLAWPA.coM 195 Learn and Practice Pilates at Transform Pilates Includes a private 1 1/2 hour orientation to Pilates and 2 private training sessions (1 hour each) with a certified Pilates instructor Donor: Dotty & Mike Zelesko Donor Value: $215.00 196-198 Trio of Oils: Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Donor: John & Falecia Wasicko 199 One Hour Vibrational Healing Session Reiki, Reflexology, Crystal Balancing Donor: Rainbows of Healing 200 Donor Value: $50.00 Brooks Brothers $50 Gift Card Donor: Lloyd Moyer '92 204 Donor Value: $50.00 Lunch for Two at PA Soup & Seafood in Doylestown Donor: PA Soup & Seafood 203 Donor Value: $85.00 Handmade Ceramic Colander by Wendy Battersby Donor: Wendy Battersby Pottery 201 Donor Value: $20.00 Donor Value: $50.00 Lambertville Station Riverside Buffet Brunch For Two Riverside Buffet Brunch For Two. Does Not Include Alcohol, Tax, or Gratuity Donor: The Lambertville Station Donor Value: $60.00 205 Free Entry to the Life is Good Kid's Triathlon plus a $50.00 Gift Card to Life is Good Free entry to The Life is Good Kid’s Triathlon on August 27, 2016 and a $50.00 Gift Card to the Life is Good Store in North Wales (next to Trader Joe's). Gift card is for in store use only, not available for online purchases, valid on full price items only. Donor: Life is Good & Scoogie Events Donor Value: $110.00 206 Heller's Seafood Market Gift Card for $50.00 Donor: Judy Heggestad 207 Donor Value: $50.00 Pierre's Chocolate Basket Donor: Pierre's Chocolates Donor Value: $65.00 208 Lap Afghan: "Sky & Clouds" This afghan measures approximately 45” square, and was created in shades of blue & white. Can also be used as a crib or stroller blanket. Donor: Betty MacNamee Donor Value: $50.00 209 Lap Afghan: "Gemstones" Or "JEM" Stones. Your choice! Approximately 60x46, Jewel-tone stripes, multi color Donor: Betty MacNamee Donor Value: $50.00 210 Jazams $25 Gift Card Can be used in the Lahaska or Princeton location Donor: Jazams 211 Donor Value: $25.00 Treasures From the Far East Japanese tea cup, handmade Chinese hair comb set, and meditation fountain Donor: Surabela Fabian Donor Value: $100.00 212 Peaceful Weight Loss Through Yoga Starter Package A gift certificate for three 1-on-1 sessions, Peaceful Weight Loss book, Be at Peace with Food CD, and Dragonfly Water Bottle (no cash value, not transferable for any other services) Donor: Dragonfly Yoga Studio Donor Value: $275.00 213 Gift Card for $100 at Intrigue Fine Apparel in Buckingham Green Donor: Intrigue 214 Wooden Salad Tongs Donor: Surabela Fabian 215 Donor Value: $300.00 Yellow Chevron Wooden Tray Donor: Black-Eyed Susan 217 Donor Value: $25.00 Cashmere Sweater From Neiman Marcus and a Spider Brooch Donor: Carole Wall & Nortrud Loy 216 Donor Value: $100.00 Donor Value: $110.00 The Solebury Club One Month Platinum Family Membership One Month Platinum Family Membership Plus 4 Personal Training Sessions Donor: Solebury Club Donor Value: $375.00 218 Custom Wooden Cheese Tray & Assorted Kitchen Accessories Custom rooster cheese board, rooster kitchen towel, rooster iron napkin holders and a lemon verbena scented candle Donor: Past 2 Present Donor Value: $140.00 219 Dinner for Four at Cafe Loup in New York Cafe Loup is a popular West Village, New York City, French Bistro. Listed as one of the top ten old-fashioned French Bistros to try in New York City. (Gratuity not included). Donor: Mr. Harry DeBari & Ms. Nancy Hom Donor Value: $250.00 220-221 A Gift Certificate to Crossroads Bake Shop $50.00 worth of goodies at Crossroads Bake Shop. Offered in $10.00 and $5.00 gift cards with only one allowed per visit so you can spread the goodies out throughout the year. Donor: Crossroads Bake Shop Donor Value: $50.00 222 Five Blossom Yoga Classes 5 class pass, good for any regularly scheduled yoga class. Expires 2 months from first class taken. Non-transferable. Donor: Blossom Yoga Donor Value: $70.00 223 A Tea Set from China for Four A tea set from China for four with Tea Forte teas from around the world. Donor: Hillary Spitzer Donor Value: $75.00 224 Personal Training with Lynne Plotnick Three one-hour sessions with NSCA Certified Personal Trainer Lynne Plotnick. Lynne will work with you to achieve your overall health and well being goals. Donor: Lynne Plotnick, Certified Personal Trainer Donor Value: $300.00 225 Two Still Life Framed Prints Donor: Carol Ann Della Penna 226 Donor Value: $50.00 One Hour Interior Design Consultation with CI Design in Pennington, NJ One hour interior design consultation plus some extra goodies Donor: CI Design Donor Value: $140.00 227 $250 Gift Certificate to Baci Ristorante Italiano Donor: Baci Ristorante Italiano Donor Value: $250.00 228 The Cornerstone Club - $100 Gift Card Donor: Cornerstone Clubs 229 Donor Value: $100.00 "Leaf Crown" Archival Photograph by Artist Arla Patch Note from the Artist: This archival photograph was created by first arranging leaves in an deliberate pattern and taking a slide of it knowing I would project them into a human figure. In the dark, I took the photograph of that projection in real time. This is not a technique created in Photoshop. For me, this fusion of nature and a man, speaks of the "Green Man," the symbol of both Pagan and Christian of fertility, rebirth, and our connection to nature. The crown aspect denotes the divinity of both the human and nature, especially when they are one. Donor: Arla Patch Donor Value: $495.00 230 Gift Cards for Liberty Pizza ($30) & Owowcow ($25) - YUMMY!!! Owowcow gift cards can be used at any location Donor: Owowcow & Liberty Pizza 231 Kenneth Jay Lane 22 Carat Gold Plated Jaguar Bracelet Donor: Heiner and Elisa Markoff 232 Donor Value: $55.00 Donor Value: $550.00 Organic Farm Fresh Eggs From S&M Farms A dozen eggs each week from April through the end of School. Eggs are to be picked up at the Liddells' home on Saturdays. Donor: Michael & Sabrina Liddell Donor Value: Priceless 233 Two $25 Gift Certificates in Lambertville Annie's Gourmet To-Go Caterers for breakfast or lunch and Cafe Galleria for lunch Donor: Annie's Gourmet To Go & Cafe Galleria Donor Value: $50.00 234 Moon Magic Malas Necklaces and Bracelets Full moon in Virgo Italian Onyx with Tiger's Eye and Yellow Chalcedony. These stones have magical properties, including discipline, discernment, health, order Donor: Moon Magic Malas Donor Value: $120.00 “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead, BFS Alumna, 1914 Thank you, teachers, for another wonderful year. With much gratitude, The Brangan Family 235 Beginner's Yoga Package From DIG Yoga Includes $100 gift card to DIG Yoga, Jade Harmony yoga mat, yoga mat strap, and "Light On Yoga" book. Donor: Jon & Erica Chick Donor Value: $200.00 236 Neiman Marcus Vase Donor: Carole Wall 238 Salvatore Ferragamo Limited Edition Shearling Tote Donor: Heiner and Elisa Markoff 239 Donor Value: $100.00 Handmade Cherry Wood Bowl by Lloyd Moyer '92 Donor: Lloyd Moyer '92 241 Donor Value: $2,400.00 $100 Gift Card to Blue Sage Vegetarian Grille Donor: Blue Sage Vegetarian Grille 240  Donor Value: $45.00 Donor Value: $200.00 Granola with NUTS Donor: David & Nancy Keim Comley '83 Donor Value: $25.00 242 Granola without NUTS Donor: David & Nancy Keim Comley '83 243 Chocolate Chip Cookies with NUTS Donor: David & Nancy Keim Comley '83 244 Donor Value: $25.00 Chocolate Chip Cookies without NUTS Donor: David & Nancy Keim Comley '83 245 Donor Value: $25.00 Donor Value: $25.00 Seymour Clutch Purse Gunmetal silver, bronze & gold. One size, 100% leather Donor: W by Worth, Sherri Falsetti Donor Value: $398.00 246 Handmade Porcelain Bowl 4" bowl, natural leaf impression, food & dishwasher safe Donor: Tiles by Marci, Marci Snyder Donor Value: $35.00 247 Handmade 100% Wool Scarf and Fingerless Gloves Hand wash, cold water Donor: Anne Irwin ‘63 248 Donor Value: $50.00 Track and Field Day Canvas Tote and Travel Coffee Mug Both covered with photos of past Track and Field Day fun Donor: Geoff & Laura Kinnel Donor Value: Priceless 249 Track and Field Day Water Bottle Covered with photos of Track and Field Day fun Donor: Geoff & Laura Kinnel 250 BFS Field Hockey Water Bottle Covered with BFS hockey field photos Donor: Geoff & Laura Kinnel 251 Donor Value: Priceless Donor Value: Priceless The Lucky Cupcake Company Gift Card for $50.00 Donor: Judy Heggestad Donor Value: $50.00 252 Signed Copy of "The Last of the President's Men" by Bob Woodward This is also signed by Alexander P. Butterfield Donor: Jacqueline Haute 253 Get Organized with Simply Organized Organize your home and simplify your life. Donor: Simply B Organized 254 Donor Value: $200.00 Donor Value: $375.00 The Stone Cottage in Wayne, Maine Enjoy a Maine experience "the way it used to be" in this turn-of-the-century stone cottage and stand-alone boathouse. Must be used by a BFS family or faculty member. Availablility is limited; early June and September. Contact Sara Webster at [email protected] for details. Donor: Sara Webster Donor Value: $1,200.00 297 Michener Art Museum Household Membership and Book One year Household Membership to the Michener Museum, a copy of the book “Pennsylvania Impressionism,” and a copy of “Q: The Magazine of the Michener.” Donor: Michener Museum Donor Value: $165.00 298 Stoneware Pitcher by Artist and BFS Alumna Katherine Hackl '83 Black and Tan Sgraffito hand carved stoneware pottery pitcher with a sea life theme Donor: Katherine Hackl '83 Donor Value: $150.00 299 Family Movie Night Basket Includes pizza gift certificates, favorite DVD movie choices of the Keim's & Comley's, popcorn, Solebury Orchards cider & applesauce and Laughing Cow cocoa Donor: Alan and Gail Keim Donor Value: $180.00 300 For All the BFS None Such Farm Shoppers - this is the donation for you!!! Receive a 20% employee discount for one year plus an additional $100.00 gift card. You can't go wrong with this donation. Donor: None Such Farms, Inc. Donor Value: Priceless 301 Homemade Pies Served With Ice Cream For Any BFS Class Homemade Pies made by BFS Students Kitty Evans and Charlotte Houghton Donor: Kitty Evans '18 & Charlotte Houghton '18 Donor Value: Priceless 302 Two Guys with Rakes & Shovels at your Service!!!! Let Dave Zemach-Lawler & Jim Gallagher, BFS Parents, help plant your new vegetable garden! Includes an initial pre-planning visit to create a realistic and successful plan and one day of hard work and plenty of fun in helping you plant your new garden. Donor: Dave Zemach-Lawler and Jim Gallagher Donor Value: Priceless 303 Rebello Valente 1963 Vintage Port Hard to place a value on a bottle like this. Donor: Elizabeth Sigety 304 Abstract Oil Painting on canvas mounted on board by BFS Parent Matthew Volpe "Thick White Cross Hatch On Warm Field" Donor: Matthew Volpe 305 Donor Value: $4,300.00 Handcrafted Necklace and Earrings by Nancy Bentley Donor: Nancy Bentley "Artworks" 306 Donor Value: Priceless Donor Value: $200.00 A Case of Wine 6 bottles of Columbia Crest Pinot Gris & 6 bottles Chateau Ste Michelle Merlot Donor: James, Alexandra ‘09 & James ‘11 Wright Donor Value: $195.00 SECURE & ECONOMICAL SHREDDING Lynne Plotnick Certified Personal Trainer INSPIRE ! MOTIVATE ! COACH ! TRAIN 866-TITAN-99 titanshredding.com STOP Identity Theft. PROTECT Confidential Information. LYNNE PLOTNICK Certified Personal Trainer [email protected] (347) 707-0799 307 A Case of Wine 6 bottles of Columbia Crest Pinot Gris & 6 bottles of Chateau Ste Michelle Merlot Donor: James, Alexandra ‘09 & James ‘11Wright Donor Value: $195.00 308 Terrarium From The Living Earth Terrarium filled with mini tropical plants, decorated with mosses, frogs, and other natural elements. Donor: Living Earth Donor Value: $75.00 309 A Basket of Treats (and Treatments) from Serenity Day Spa Eminence organic hungarian facial, Mudpie cosmetic bag, jewelry case, slippers, Colorescience illuminating pearl powder & 3 loose eye shadows Donor: Serenity Day Spa Donor Value: $250.00 348 Men's Swiss Made Sport Chronographs Metal C4, #4425.47 Donor: Castor Jewelry 349 Donor Value: $1,175.00 Ladies Swiss Made Sport Chronographs Metal C4; #4425.44 Donor: Castor Jewelry Donor Value: $1,150.00 350 Don't Miss This One...An Afternoon with Miss Wells Spend a fall day with Miss Wells on Snipes Farm!!! Activities include: Corn maze, picking apples, visiting with animals, meeting Myles the Turkey, hayride, and MORE. Contact Miss. Wells to arrange an agreed upon day for fun at the farm. Donor: Rachel Wells Donor Value: Priceless 351 Class of 2016 Kindergarten Halloween Wood Panel Wall Hanging Donor: Geoff & Laura Kinnel 352 Donor Value: Priceless Class of 2016 Kindergarten Memory Book 20 pages of photos from the first year at BFS in a 8x8 hardbound book Donor: Geoff & Laura Kinnel Donor Value: Priceless 353 "Path Behind the Meetinghouse" Original Pastel Painting by Mandy Salerno Original painting 9x12 (soft pastel on colorfix paper), matted & framed to size Donor: Mandy Salerno Fine Art Donor Value: $400.00 354 "Bob on the Job" - This is a Good One!!!!! BFS Board Clerk Bob Holt, a professional craftsman, will do a day's worth of repairs to your home. Day must be agreed upon by both parties Donor: Bob Holt Donor Value: Priceless 367 Wooden Buckingham Friends Sign and Vintage Postcard of the Meeting House Early American Folk Art Buckingham Friends Sign plus a framed Vintage Post Card of the Meetinghouse. Donor: Strafford House Donor Value: Priceless Thank you for your support of Buckingham Friends School’s 32nd Annual Spring Auction! Remember to check out the Online Auction at www.32auctions.com/bfs to bid on more fantastic items. The Online Auction closes on Monday, March 7th at Noon. 368 Bird Quilt created by the BFS Kindergarten Class Donor: BFS Kindergarten Class 369 Wooden Child's Rocking Horse built by the 6th Grade Donor: BFS 6th Grade Shop Class 370 Donor Value: Priceless Natural Tree Created by Lower School and Emma Salerno '15 Donor: Lower School & Emma Salerno '15 377 Donor Value: Priceless Class of 2019 - Family Tree Donor: BFS 5th Grade Class 373 Donor Value: Priceless Class of 2020 - Family Tree Donor: BFS 4th Grade Class 372 Donor Value: Priceless Class of 2021 - Family Tree Donor: BFS 3rd Grade Class 371 Donor Value: Priceless Donor Value: Priceless Decorated Birdhouse From the Class of 2024 A birdhouse decorated with fingerprints and names from this year's Kindergarten class Donor: BFS Kindergarten Class Donor Value: Priceless 378 Flower Pot Personalized From the 2nd Grade Class Donor: BFS 2nd Grade Class 379 Friendship Quilt: Sewn with Love by the First Grade Donor: BFS 1st Grade Class 380 Donor Value: Priceless Second Grade Class Photo Donor: BFS 2nd Grade Class 388 Donor Value: Priceless First Grade Class Photo Donor: BFS 1st Grade Class 387 Donor Value: Priceless Kindergarten Class Photo Donor: BFS Kindergarten Class 386 Donor Value: Priceless Four Front Row Seats (Stage Left) to the Lower School Holiday Program Donor: Buckingham Friends School 385 Donor Value: Priceless Four Front Row Seats (Stage Right) to the Lower School Holiday Program Donor: Buckingham Friends School 384 Donor Value: Priceless Four Front Row Seats to the BFS 2016 Middle/Upper School Evening Holiday Program Donor: Buckingham Friends School 383 Donor Value: Priceless Four Front Row Seats at the BFS 2016 Graduation and a Reserved Parking Space Donor: Buckingham Friends School 382 Donor Value: Priceless Reserved Parking Space Near Meetinghouse on Graduation Night Donor: Buckingham Friends School 381 Donor Value: Priceless Donor Value: Priceless Third Grade Class Photo Donor: BFS 3rd Grade Class Donor Value: Priceless 389 Fourth Grade Class Photo Donor: BFS 4th Grade Class 390 Fifth Grade Class Photo Donor: BFS 5th Grade Class 391 Donor Value: Priceless "A Culinary Experience" Hosted by the First Grade Donor: BFS 1st Grade Class 410 Donor Value: Priceless "Fun with Games" From the Kindergarten Class Donor: BFS Kindergarten Class 409 Donor Value: Priceless Eighth Grade Class Photo Donor: BFS 8th Grade Class 408 Donor Value: Priceless Seventh Grade Class Photo Donor: BFS 7th Grade Class 393 Donor Value: Priceless Sixth Grade Class Photo Donor: BFS 6th Grade Class 392 Donor Value: Priceless Donor Value: $350.00 Hazelrigg Brothers (Jazz/Rock Trio) Private Party Gift Cert., Hosted by the 2nd Grade Have the Hazelrigg Brothers play at your next party. This gift certificate will entitle you to one hour of playing time. HazelriggBrothers.com. Contact Joseph Simek at [email protected] to make the arrangements. No cash value. Donor: BFS 2nd Grade Class Donor Value: $200.00 411 Handmade Clay Lotus Flower Nesting Bowls; Made by the 3rd Grade Class Donor: BFS 3rd Grade Class 412 Donor Value: Priceless "Sleepover Basket for Six Girls" From the 4th Grade Class Please note that this includes a gift certificate to a spa for the parent who is willing to host 6 girls for a sleepover. You will need it!!!! Donor: BFS 4th Grade Class Donor Value: $200.00 413 "Treasuring Moments with Mom" From the 5th Grade Class Donor: BFS 5th Grade Class Donor Value: $150.00 414 "Drinks Through the Generations" By the Sixth Graders Newborn: baby bottles, childhood: hot chocolate, teenagers: Gatorade, college years: six pack of Rolling Rock, young adult: martinis (vodka & gin with vermouth), middle age: a bottle of Becker's Finest, senior scholars: fifth of bourbon, golden years: a bottle of Bailey's Irish Cream and four glasses Donor: BFS 6th Grade Class Donor Value: $175.00 415 Favorite Wines From the Seventh Grade Donor: BFS 7th Grade Class 416 Donor Value: $180.00 “Still Life of Pears” Painted By Alex Cohen '95; Donated by the Class of 2016 16x11.5 painted in the panel of a rustic cabinet door the frames out at 21.5x25 Donor: BFS 8th Grade Class Donor Value: $1,000.00 417 Handmade Clay Nesting Bowls; Made by the 3rd Grade Class Donor: BFS 3rd Grade Class 418 Donor Value: Priceless Handmade Clay Nesting Bowls; Made by the 3rd Grade Class Donor: BFS 3rd Grade Class Donor Value: Priceless 420 Staycation: Everything You Need for Fun, Frolic & Relaxation from the 4th Grade Class Includes all you see in the basket plus a $50.00 gift certificate to Slate Bleu in Doylestown and a $25.00 gift card for Fandango Donor: BFS 4th Grade Class Donor Value: $250.00 421 iPad Mini 2 From the 6th Grade Class Donor: BFS 6th Grade Class 422 Donor Value: $270.00 An Evening at The Stockton Inn Includes $250 gift certificate to Stockton Inn, a bottle of wine with 4 glasses and homemade fudge Donor: BFS 6th Grade Class Donor Value: $400.00 423 Three Homemade Cakes Baked by alumni parent and Board Member Lisa Pretcrum. Donor: Lisa Pretecrum Donor Value: Priceless 310 Vintage Bottle of Port Donor: Anonymous Donor Value: $225 For everything under the sun for all your shopping needs! Open Tuesdays and Saturdays 7 AM – 1 PM 6326 Greenhill Road New Hope, PA 215-297-5993 [email protected] www.ricesmarket.com Auction Preparation and Rules Each guest/family is required to check-in at the Auction Registration/Welcome Desk. Guests will then receive their printed catalog and nontransferable bidder number. One bidder number will be assigned per family. Silent Auction All bids must be placed in person. Each item is accompanied by a bid sheet labeled with the item number, description, opening bid amount and the minimum raise amount, which is the dollar increment for the next bid level. Bids may be eliminated if the required minimum raise is not observed. Enter your number and bid amount on the following blank line. The winner is determined at the close of the table by the highest recorded bid on the official bid sheet. An Auction Committee member will circle the winning price and bidder number, and then remove the top copy of the bid sheet for recording. Live Auction With the exception of a Special Appeal, all bids must be placed in person. To enter a bid, simply raise your bid number, promptly, to the Auctioneer or one of the Auction spotters. The Auctioneer has sole discretion to set or change bidding increments on each item. The highest bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer shall be the winning bidder. In the event of a dispute, the Auctioneer shall have sole discretion to determine the successful bidder, or to open and resell the item in dispute. Once the auctioneer declares the item sold, ownership passes to the successful bidder, who then assumes full risk and responsibility for the item. When the Live Auction begins, it will continue without interruption until all items have been auctioned. Additional Information All items must be paid for and removed from the auction site the night of the Auction. Transportation arrangements are the responsibility of the buyer. All sales are final, and sold “as is.” Please read the descriptions and limitations, as there will be no exchanges or refunds. All items and services must be used within one year of the Auction or by the expiration date noted on bid sheet or certificate. All attendees and bidders must be over the age of 21 as this function serves alcohol. Family and Friends of BFS have been most generous in donating their vacation homes, condominiums, apartments and other personal items. It is the responsibility of the successful bidder to leave these accommodations in the same condition as they found them. Payment The Cashier’s Desk will open 15 minutes after the conclusion of the Live Auction. Cash, checks made payable to Buckingham Friends School, American Express, VISA, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. All items must be paid for in full the evening of the Auction. It is permitted for two or more parties to pool resources and join in bidding on items; however, one bidder must settle the cost of the item at checkout since the cashier cannot split the receipt. It is the responsibility of the successful bidders to settle such payment arrangements amongst themselves. At the time of payment, the bidder will receive a detailed invoice on monies spent for tickets, cash donations, ads and items/services won at the Auction. No refunds, partial credit or exchanges will be granted. Bidding on items serves as acceptance of item specifications and restrictions. PLEASE BE PATIENT AT CHECK-OUT TIME! Charitable Contributions   The following information was given to the Auction committee on an informal, advisory basis. While the following is not intended as legal advice, it is presented here for your information. Please consult your tax advisor or other source if you have any questions on the following. The Revenue Reconciliation Act imposed substantiation requirements for charitable contributions effective January 1, 1994.   Donations of $250 or more… Individual and corporate taxpayers will be required to have written confirmation from the recipient organization for any single gift in excess of $250.00, in order to claim these contributions as deductible from Federal Income Tax. This written confirmation must be received by the date on which the donor files a tax return, or April 15, 2016, and can be a single annual statement of the donor’s contributions for the year. The acknowledgment must state the amount of cash (if donated) and in the case of a property donation, must include a description of the property. An estimate of the value of the property is not required, but a statement that no goods or services were provided by those receiving donated goods in exchange for the donation must be included. Therefore, the intent of the new law is to ensure that nothing of value has been given in return for a charitable donation. Disclosure Requirements for Quid Pro Quo Contributions… Beginning in 1994, charities that receive donations in excess of $75 that are partially in exchange for goods or services will be required to supply the donor with a written statement that provides a good-faith estimate of the value of the goods or services and stating that only the portion of the donation in excess of that amount is deductible. The statement may be included in the solicitation for the contribution or in a receipt acknowledging the gift. In contrast to the $25,000 donation rates, this requirement is imposed directly on the charity. A new penalty of $10.00 per contribution, capped at $5,000.00 per fundraising event, may be imposed on failures to comply. Estimate of Fair Market Value… The 1993 Act does not give any guidelines on how estimates of fair market value should be calculated other than to make “good faith estimates.” In rulings prior to 1993, which remain in effect, the IRS has taken the full fair market value of the admission to an event and any other benefits or privileges into account when determining the non-deductible par to a quid pro quo contribution. While it is difficult to determine specific guidelines in assessing fair market value, an attempt should be made to determine what an individual might pay in a retail market for the goods or services provided, rather than simply calculating out-of-pocket cost to the charity. Fair market value may best be determined by obtaining price information and admission information for comparable commercial events, or in the case of goods, retail price for comparable items. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Thank you for your friendship and generous support of the BFS Annual Fund and BFS Future Fund this year. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Annual Giving Forget Me Not Jill and Peter Reardon 2015-16 Annual Fund Chairs