Auctionmarch 28, 2015 Bimbos 365 Club

french american international school | international high school | lycée international franco-américain

♣Welcome from the Auction CommitteeThis year’s Auction channels the energy and excitement of Monte Carlo as we celebrate and enrich the diversity of our school. Funds raised during the Auction directly support our students and the vibrancy of our community.

Thank you for your support, at all levels – as donors, volunteers, attendees, and bidders! You are each an integral part of our success.

In the following pages you will find an amazing line up of live auction items. We hope they will entice you to raise your paddles and potentially win a unique experience! Remember, your generosity benefits each and every student and each and every family at the school. Together we help maintain the dynamic community at French American and International.

Bonne Chance!

2015 Auction CommitteeKerry Bourdon (Liam, 2nd)Kate Green (Harper, PK; William, K)Alexandra Quinn (Daphne, 1st)

Flow of the Evening5:00- 7:15pm Cocktail Reception, Silent Auction, and Casino

7:30pm Dinner Service Begins

8:30pm Live Auction!

9:30-11:00pm After Dinner Dancing

♥Special Thanks

VolunteersAnna AvittalHilary Baldi

Leilani BattisteJennifer Berkowitz

Kimiko BurtonMaryanne Chauvel

Kristine Clark de CastilhoEllen Filvarof

Emerson HerreraDeitdre HoltzErica Kodiyan

Igor Kuznetsova Thomas Ledbetter

Lori LuddingtonKate Malin

Liam MayclemPernille OlandSondra OsorioElena PopovaChumley Savill

Somasunder SekaranBethany Silvestri

Christine TigermanDanielle Toussaint

The NCIS Team

Table Sponsors:Matt and Karla Ellis

Names as of March 23, 2015. Our apologies to anyone who may have been inadvertently left off our list.

Liam Mayclem, auctioneerLiam is the Emmy award winning host & producer of Foodie Chap

segments on KCBS and former KPIX 5 TV’s Eye on The Bay. Born in London to Irish parents, Liam is an Irishman with an English accent.

Since the launch of his show in 2005, Liam has travelled to Australia, China, Canada, and many major cities across America. He has cooked with the world’s top chefs including Tyler Florence, Martin Yan, Cat Cora,

Thomas Keller, and many more.

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Live Auction!

Dinner with your favorite Lower School staff

Be our guest, be our guest! Join our Lower School Principal, Marie-Pierre Carlotti, first grade teacher, Ludivine Lemaire, fourth grade teacher, Thomas Marigne, fifth grade teacher, Arnaud Merceron, at Marie-Pierre’s home for a private French dinner party for eight (8) adults. This is a special evening, where the teachers/staff prepare a fantastic menu just for you! Invite fellow-parents and enjoy a delicious dinner party, while practicing your French!

Donated By: Marie Pierre Carlotti, Ludivine Lemaire, Thomas Marigne, and Arnaud Merceron

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2 Meet and greet with Jon Miller and 4 Giants club level tickets

SF Giants baseball is hot! While most people are lucky to even get a ticket to see the World Champions, you and three guests will kick-off your evening with a pre-game visit to the announcer’s booth where you will meet Jon Miller—the man behind the voice and venerable SF Giants’ announcer. Following your meet and greet, grab some peanuts and Cracker Jacks and head to your Club Level seats to cheer on the San Francisco Giants.

An inductee of the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame, Jon Miller’s voice has recorded many of baseball’s historical moments, including the Red Sox’s Promised Land, the White Sox’s first post-World War I title, and Barry Bonds home run number 756. Mr. Miller, a regular sportscaster for ESPN, has received a CableACE Award and several Emmy Award nominations. Help Jon Miller root for the home team at the ‘ole… ball... game.

Donated By:Jon and Janine Miller

The quintessential Big Sky Country experience: one week stay at a beautiful Montana ranch

Experience the Wild West on an exclusive, working cattle ranch in Northwest Montana. Amidst 100,000 acres of forested land with rivers running through and bordered by two gorgeous mountain lakes, this is truly nature’s paradise.

Your accommodations, for up to 15 people for one week, will be in a majestic log home nestled in the trees with all the modern amenities. You can either “Cowboy Up” with the ranch crew or kick back and relax in one of the most beautiful areas in Montana. This is a working Wagyu cattle ranch and, for the week you’re there, the staff of the ranch will take a break from their regular operations and focus on giving you the full Big Sky Country experience.

Activities include horseback riding, cattle drives (the real deal), hiking/sight-seeing in the nearby Glacier National park, swimming, water-skiing, camping, fishing, canoeing, or simply relaxing on the porch swing. Nightly campfires and stargazing as often as you like are a must. Be prepared for an unforgettable experience – children are more than welcome.

Donated By:Clydene and Gary Bultman

Available Summer 2016. Dates to be mutually agreed upon with hosts.

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5 49ers Legacy Club Tickets at Levi’s Stadium

If watching football on TV seems too distant, you have the chance to watch the 49ers from the field at the Legacy Club of the new Levi’s Stadium! Amazing seats, food, drinks, and a parking pass await you and a friend- don’t miss your chance to see the new coaching staff in action!

Donated By: Christina Giguere and David Kvaratskhelia

Game to be agreed upon with donors.

Lunch with Dianne Feinstein in San Francisco

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join Senator Dianne Feinstein for lunch in San Francisco. You and up to five friends will have an exclusive lunch where you can learn more about San Francisco history or ask about her own personal story. Whatever you talk about it’s bound to a memorable afternoon. Kids welcome!

Donated By:Senator Dianne Feinstein

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Spectacular Thomas Keller Wine Country Weekend

This will be an unforgettable weekend. Do you have a special anniversay, birthday or occasion to celebrate? Or are you in need of a fabulous culinary and romantic weekend getaway? Then look no further as this package will help create unforgettable memories. Indulge with a 2 night stay at the Villagio Inn & Spa in Yountville and then make your way to all three of Thomas Keller’s famed restaurants. This includes dinner for 2 at Bouchon, Sunday Brunch for 2 at Ad Hoc, and the Silver Card Experience dinner for 2 at culinary mecca The French Laundry. And don’t worry about the reservation, your French Laundry experience comes with a private number in order to secure your table!

Donated By:Cecilia and Ked Hogan

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Boat Ride for 4 with SFPD Marine Unit 1 and Lunch With Chief Greg Suhr

This exclusive opportunity is great for kids of all ages! Enjoy a boat ride for four on the bay with SFPD Marine Unit 1. Kids get the opportunity to spray the water cannons off the boat as they meet and hang out with the cool policemen. After the boat ride, you will sit down with SFPD Chief of Police Greg Suhr. Remember, these are the same guys that helped with Batkid. They know how to make kids feel special!

Donated By: SFPD and Chief of Police Greg Suhr

Must be used within the next 6 months.

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7 night stay in Inspirato’s member’s only Punta de Mita Villa

Inspirato, a private, members-only destination club, donated a 7-night vacation to one of their luxurious, 3 or 4 bedroom residences, in Punta de Mita, Mexico. Buyers will receive the exclusive benefits and services members enjoy–in addition to an amazing travel experience in one of the world’s most coveted destinations. Choose from 13 residences in Punta de Mita, all 3-4 bedrooms with occupancy for 6-8 people, and between 2,100- 3,500 square feet. From the moment you call the concierge they will help you plan the perfect vacation from pre-trip planning to making sure you have all the resort amenities you need. Pack your bathing suits and let them do the worrying for you.

Donated By:Inspirato with American Express

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Cooking Party at the lovely home of Mary Risley, Founder and Director of Tante Marie’s Cooking School, hosted and taught by Mary Risley herself! Food lovers take note, this special gastronomic experience will allow twelve (12) fortunate guests to learn from one of San Francisco’s most respected chefs in an intimate and relaxed setting. Mary Risley will host you and eleven (11) of your friends in her home for an evening of cooking (and eating!) under her expert tutelage. In honor of the school, she will design an authentic French menu and guide you and your guests through the meal’s preparation. Enjoy an appertif in the garden, another glass of wine while you cook with good friends and finally, after the meal is prepared, you will enjoy the fruits of your labor, accompanied by fine wines. Guests will leave well-fed and well-equipped to try these new techniques at home.

Donated By: Mary Risley

♦10 Dinner at the French Consulate with

Consul General and Melinda Bihn

Enjoy this unique opportunity to have dinner with the new Consul General from France, Pauline Carmona, and our new Head of School, Melinda Bihn. You and your six friends will be hosted at the beautiful French Consul Residence for dinner and drinks. This is a great opportunity to dine with two amazing women in San Francisco.

Donated By:Pauline Carmona, Consule de France and Melinda Bihn, Head of School

11 Gourmet SF Food Tour and Staycation for 4

Join Foodie Chap, Liam Mayclem, for a fun day out exploring the many eateries and snacks at the Ferry Building. Start with some oysters and lunch at Hog Island and work your way through the many offerings of the Ferry Building including a cheese tasting at Cowgirl Creamery, a stop at the Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant for some bubbly, and a sweet ending at Biscuit Bender. Liam will guide you and teach you about the amazing food for an afternoon and then take a limo over to Starbelly for dinner. End your evening with two rooms at the historic Fairmont Hotel. This is the perfect weekend staycation.

Donated By: Liam Mayclem

Only available 3rd Saturdays of the months between April 2015 and October 2016. Tips not included.

♠The Warriors VIP package: Dinner for 2 at Courtside Club and Courtside seats

The Golden State Warriors are hot hot hot. This is your chance to watch the number 1 team in the NBA from the court. That’s right, sit on the court and maybe even get a high five from the one and only Steph Curry! Experience the Warriors up close and personal and receive VIP treatment in seats that most only dream about.

Stroll through the players’ tunnel to the exclusive Courtside Club where dinner for two awaits, then watch the game in your front row courtside seats.

Donated By:Sabrina and Dennis Higgs

Game to be agreed upon with donors.

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Wine Tasting weekend at solage calistoga

Step out of the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy an exclusive weekend of behind the scenes wine tasting in Calistoga.

Stay at Solage Calistoga for two nights, with dinner at their world famous Michelin Starred Solbar whilst enjoying your signed bottle of Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon that you picked up from your VIP visit and reserve tasting earlier in the day. Later in the weekend take your

complimentary bikes and cycle over to Homage Vineyards for a tasting with owners Simon and Avia Hawksworth. They will open up multiple vintages of their estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon paired with seasonal bites from their garden and assorted charcuterie. Tour the vineyard, meet the chickens, sit in the breezeway, sip wine and take in the view. They are so welcoming you can probably take a tractor driving lesson.

Larkmead tasting is for up to four people, and the Homage tasting is for up to eight guests. Hotel and tastings subject to availability. Reservations should be made in advance.

Donated By: Solage, Larkmead Vineyards, Homage Vineyards

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♦Scholarship Fund‘Paddle Raise’French American and International’s mission-driven commitment to diversity is at the core of our school. Students learn from both their teachers and their peers and we fully believe that a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and languages results in a depth of learning (and understanding) that cannot be achieved through any other means.

Tonight we ask you to raise your ‘paddles’ to help support our scholarship program. Your generosity, at any level, will help us meet our goals. Please join the many faculty and staff members who have already given to the scholarship fund and raise your paddle high and know that your gift benefits each and every one of our students, our teachers, and our families.

Thank you!

meinda bihn, Ed.D. kathy scollin Head of School Interim Director of Advancement

Emerson Herrera,grade 12

Emerson Herrera is a senior at International High School currently working toward his International Baccalaureate. He has already been accepted, early admittance, at Clark University, DePaul University, George Mason University and Whittier University. He will find about many more soon.

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