Women's Club of Washington, DC brings back Speakeasy, Casino and Spring Gala

2007-03-08T12:22:00.000-08:00

Zonta 85th Anniversary and Spring Gala
When
Saturday, April 28, 2007
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Where
The National Press Club
529 14th Street, NW, 13th FloorWashington, DC, District of Columbia 20045
(Yahoo! Maps, Google Maps)
Category
Social
Description
The Roaring Twenties Are Back!Women's Group Brings Back the Flapper and Speakeasy Era withFundraising GalaPlease join the Zonta Club of Washington Foundation, as we celebrate 85 years of Advancing the Status of Women WorldwideWith Honoary Chair Maureen Bunyan form WHLA-TV (ABC news Affiliate in Washington, DC)85th Year Ticket Priceof $85 Per PersonIncludes Open Bar, Buffet Dinner, Casino, Dancing and Silent AuctionAdvanced ticket sales contact Connie Grieb (240) 988-8606 or http://www.zontawashingtondc.org/gala_2007.htmlProceeds from the event will be used toward educational and community organizing activities designed fo further the status of women in Washington, DC and worldwide. In addition, the event will benefit Zonta's scholarship fund, which annually donates generously to the education of local women.
http://www.zontawashingtondc.org/gala_2007.html
Added by cgrieb on February 26, 2007
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2006-01-28T13:33:00.000-08:00

Zonta Gala

2006 Casino Night and Silent Auction
Saturday, April 29, 2006
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The National Press Club
with a view of the White House
Tickets: $75 per person
Goal: To raise money to support the Zonta mission of
Advancing the Status of Women Worldwide

Honorary Chair: Ms. Maureen Bunyan, ABC News Anchor

http://www.zontawashingtondc.org/gala_2006.html

Auction Catalog

Items Donated as of 4/02/06

Casino Winnings Raffle Grand Prizes

Two domestic round trip air tickets ($1,000) donated by Air Tran

Long weekend at Wintergreen Resort VA, 3 nights and 4 days ($900) donated by Kathy Deutsch

Washington Sports Club at Georgetown. Six months Passport Membership and Logo Items ($1,000)

Unique Items

Cooking Christmas Cookies with Mary Ellen Bittner on December 9, 2006 Afternoon. Two persons (starting bid $100)

A handmade, embroidered, beaded Kuwait national dress ($1,000) donated by Fatima Nazar

Amelia Earhart print combined with first day issue stamp ($150) donated by Diana Garcia

Vacations & Getaways

Manhattan Club, New York City, 2 days ($1,300) donated by Faith Wheeler

Outer Banks - One week rental (Saturday to Saturday) Sea Rose Villa Duck, NC (Up to $895) donated by Deena Weatherly

Two round trip tickets JetBlue Airlines ($1,396) obtained by Sandra Cunningham

Gift certificates
Dinner for 6 persons for Clyde's at the Gallery Place donated by Ginger Laythan ($225)

Starland Restaurant Dinner for 4 ($200) obtained by Carol Beaver

Sea Catch Restaurant at Washington Harbor ($100) Gift Certificate

Aqua Ardiente ($100) Dinner Gift Certificate

Lunch or Dinner for two at the Palm Restaurant ($150)

Seafood Buffet for Two at The Mayflower ($78)

Dining Certificates. Ten $5.00 Uno Vouchers ($50) donated by Uno Chicago Grill

Dining/lunch for four ($80) donated by The Lebanese Taverna 2641 Connecticut Ave

Hair consultation at The Fourth Lock in C&O Canal
in Georgetown ($125) donated by Janet Southby
In home or environmental portrait and one eight by ten inch print ($875) donated by Blanken Photography Studio. Ltd.

Lee's Flower and Card Shop Inc. Gift Certificate ($100) donated by Stacie Lee Banks

Baskets

Soy candles basket ($75) donated by Carol Widmayer

Cash for basket ($75) donated by Susanne Best

Cash for basket ($75) donated by Judy Fitzpatrick

Cask for basket ($75) donated by Janet Wittes

Cash for basket ($75) donated by Caroline Van Mason

Smell Good and Feel Good Basket ($120) donated by Yvonne Bishop

Travel basket ($150) donated by Karen Griffith

Tequila Party Basket ($75) donated by Sandy & Connie

Cash for basket ($75) donated by Mary Tierney

Cash for basket ($150) donated by Marie H. Bundy

Cash for basket ($100) donated by Diana Garcia

Coffee & Tea Basket ($100) donated by Connie Grieb

Mystery basket ($75) donated by Joanne Gallos

Mystery basket ($75) donated by Twyla Courtot

Costa Rican Coffee Exuberance Basket ($75) donated by Marta Calderon

Tea at the Ritz Basket ($160) donated by Sandra Shaw

SPA Gift Basket ($75) donated by Cindy Conover

Wine Basket ($75) donated by Yvonne Boggan

Cosmopolitan Basket ($75) donated by KT Harroun

Almond Basket ($67) donated by Caswell-Massey

Gift Certificate and Salon Products Basket ($150) donated by Diane Barajas

Spring Gift Basket ($75) donated by CC Nails and Cosmetics, LLC

Made in Connecticut Basket ($250) donated by BG (Ret’d) and Mrs. Eddi Zyko

Collectibles

Three Harmony Kingdom collectible angels ($35 each) donated by Nevaire Rich

Snowbabies Holiday Gifts “Santa Needs Time Out Too” ($75) donated by Marta Calderon

Tickets

Two tickets to a Woolly Mammoth Theatre Compay Production during the 2006/2007 Season ($76) obtained by Joan Gildemeister

Two passes for Caroline, or Change play at the Studio Theatre ($80) obtained by Joan Gildemeister

Two Tickets to "Love's Labor's Lost" at the Shakespeare Theatre Company ($125) obtained by Joan Gildemeister

Two tickets for Folger Conservatory Concert - Spring 2006 early music ($80) obtained by Joan Gildemeister

Four VIP tickets at the Improv Comedy Club ($68)

Six month membership to the Sports Club LA ($1,158)

Two sets of 4 tickets to the Nationals ($280) - donated by Elizabeth Folsom

Baltimore Ravens - Mystery Merchandise

Autograph Cal Ripken Book with certificate of Authenticity ($75) donated by Cal Ripken Baseball

Brian Sutherby Autographed Puck ($50) donated by CapsCare Washington Capitals Charities

Livan Hernandez Autographed Baseball ($125) donated by the Washington Nationals

Career change counseling session - one hour ($50) donated by Joan Gildemeister

Non-Violent Communications Consultation Session - one hour ($75) donated by Joan Gildemeister

3 Piece Jewelry Set - MOSER since 1857 ($370) donated by Philip Willauer

Oval Box with Elephant - Herend Fine Porcelain ($295) donated by Philip Willauer

Pair of Koalas from the Forest Collection 5.25" high ($670) donated by Herens USA

2 Candlesticks and center Bowl - Present Tense Home Design ($220) donated by Philip Willauer

12 Ice Tea Glasses and Pitcher -Present Tense Home Design ($185) donated by Philip Willauer

Large Decorative Vase - Present Tense Home Design ($105) donated by Philip Willauer

Footed Compote and Square Platter - Present Tense Home Design ($180) donated by Philip Willauer

Pitcher, Sugar and Creamer - Present Tense Home Design ($133) donated by Philip Willauer

LARGE Leaf Platter - Present Tense Home Design ($94) donated by Philip Willauer

Child’s Clock - Present Tense Home Design ($58) donated by Philip Willauer

Child Small Round Lamp and Shade - Present Tense Home Design ($143) donated by Philip Willauer

3 Piece Boxed Child Set - Present Tense Home Design ($73) donated by Philip Willauer

8" Lead Crystal Waterford Bowl ($140) donated by Sandra Shaw

Waterford Pig Figurine ($65) donated by Sandra Shaw

Thomas Blackshear's Ebony Visions, A sculpture of two figures titled, "The Protectors of Freedom" ($300) donated by Mrs. Esther L. Anderson

Maasal Soul Journey Sculpture titled "SHAMFA" ($200) donated by Tracey M. Batacan

Aviation Art by Robert Taylor "Canberras Over Cambridgeshire" ($295) donated by Sandra Shaw

Three Washington Prints framed, originals ($150) made and donated by Jane Fitzgerald

Two coupons for two cookies ($4) donated by Mrs. Fields Cookies

The Rolling Stones CD Catalog ($400) donated by David & Eileen Wolter