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Auction Photos!

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010

We were very lucky to have documentary photographer Karen Ducey volunteer her services at the Out of the Box auction this year. Everyone can view the photos and even purchase favorites. Just click here and enter the password chimps when prompted. Proceeds from the sale of the photos will go to the sanctuary.

I am still amazed by everyone who donated items, sponsored, volunteered and attended Out of the Box, and to all who participated in our first ever online auction.

Thanks to all of you, the auctions combined raised over $100,000 and the chimps will be on Young’s Hill next year.

Here are a few photos to give you a flavor for the Oct. 1st auction evening:

Silent Auction:

Out of the Box silent Auction

Live Auction

Out of the Box live auction

Dessert Dash:

You really have to view all of the photos to take in the whole event. It was such a special night full of unforgettable moments and an amazing collective energy. It will be difficult to top, but we’re already working on 2011′s auction!

Online Auction ends in just 6 hours!

Sunday, October 10th, 2010

Get your bids in NOW! Check it out, make some calls to your friends, and let’s reach our $25,000 goal – this counts donations to Young’s Hill as well as bids on our fabulous auction items.

Below is the video that Jonathan Houser made about the Young’s Hill project, with music by Robin Washburn.

Thanks for participating in our first-ever online auction and for helping get the chimps Out of the Box!

Young’s Hill – The Dream from Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest on Vimeo.

Way, way Out of the Box

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010

We had an incredible evening on Friday. The volunteers did a fantastic job and the attendees clearly had a great time bidding.

The Out of the Box auction so far has raised over $100,000

and the online auction continues to go strong – currently at $14,400.

More soon about the event – I just wanted to share the incredible news of the success of the evening and the online auction so far.  Thank you, everyone, for your participation, and an especially big thank you to all of the volunteers, donors and sponsors who made the event possible. I am so full of gratitude for everyone’s generosity. Wow.

Big THANK YOU to Out of the Box Sponsors

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

I just updated the Out of the Box event page with new sponsorship information, and I’m so excited I had to share the new sponsors with you here on the blog. These folks are helping in a big way to make the Out of the Box auction (a sold-out event!) possible, and we really can’t thank them enough. Please check out the websites of the businesses and see what they’re all about.

It’s not too late to be a sponsor! Download these docs about sponsor benefits:

Business Underwriter Sponsors benefits

Indivdual Sponsors benefits

Next, I’ll be updating the Auction Items page with lots of new items.


And then, the Online Auction - everyone can bid! Stay tuned… it’s coming soon.


Wine during the silent auction provided by:

NW Totem logo Waters Winery


Event food by:

Field Rost logo Upper Crust

Two Tartes

Two Tartes Catering



Sponsors as of September 15th

Business Sponsors

Chimpanzee Champions:

Abbott's Printing logo Dressed to sell logo


T-Arts Designs by Tamela


Chimpanzee Fans:

Button makers

RedLion

BreakwaterLogo


Chimpanzee Friends:

Seattle Vegan Score

Fido-N-Scratch


Table Sponsors:

Of the Earth

Clearvue Vision Center

Sandi Tampa Real Estate

Kriss Chiropractic

Vitality Chiropractic Center

Lion’s Share Industries

Individual Sponsors

Food Squeak Sponsor:

Nicole Velin-Shaw


Play Laugh Sponsors:

John and Merritt Atwood

Jennifer Godfrey


Play Face Sponsors:

Mike Kerby

Barbara Lauterbach

The Wagmans


Friend of the Staff Sponsors:

Lesley Day

Barbara Lauterbach

Leslie Sodaro

If you would like more information about sponsorships or have any other questions, contact me – Diana, Director of Outreach: diana@ChimpSanctuaryNW.org 509-470-4440.

Jamie’s Invitation

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Important update below in video form about Out of the Box, told with the help of Jamie, who loves to get our extra cards and invitations.

Young’s Hill and Out of the Box

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

We just sent out an e-news announcement with a link to the video below.

Sign up for our e-newsletter if you didn’t receive the announcement, and
check out the video below to learn about our new dream!

(view in full screen mode for full effect – click on the brackets below the video image)

Share this video! Just direct people to this blog post or this link: http://chimpsanctuarynw.org/events/auction2010/video.php

Auction items

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

Tickets are selling fast for Out of the Box, the 2010 Auction Gala Event!

Below are a just a few of the incredible art items that will be up for auction, these pieces are of the Cle Elum Seven chimpanzees. There are a lot of other art items, as well as wine and just for fun certificates and getaways. Check out the Auction Items page for a list (and check back often for updates!)

Lucy Birkitt’s oil painting of Negra:

Margaret Parkinson‘s oil painting entitled “Jamie Undercover”:

Diane Frederick‘s wood burned portrait of Annie:

Sally-Anne Ryan‘s painting, also of Annie

Join us for an Out of the Box evening. Get your tickets now!

Sponsor Out of the Box, the 2010 Auction!

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Out of the Box logoExciting news! Preparations for our Oct 1, 2010 auction – Out of the Box are in full swing and we have some amazing auction items!

The auction team has been working hard to get good deals and donations for all that it takes to put on this fabulous event. We still have to pay for some things, though, and this is where you can help!

We are seeking individual and business cash sponsors to offset the costs of the auction, and we’ll even give you stuff for your donation. Big thanks to Barbara Lauterbach, who made her Playface sponsorship donation months ago (I wish I could plan ahead as well as Barbara!)

See the main auction page for details and current sponsors, or just click to download the documents below and make a donation by check or online:

CSNW 2010 Individual Sponsor Benefits (pdf)

CSNW 2010 Business Sponsor Benefits (pdf)

Please feel free to reach out to businesses you frequent and to friends about sponsoring our auction, just let me know and I can send you more introductory information. Email me: diana@ChimpSanctuaryNW.org

Out of the Box is going to be a fantastic and fun night.  With your help, we’ll make even more money for an exciting new project for the chimpanzees…

So many things to bid on!

Friday, September 18th, 2009

We’re in the middle of writing up the catalog for the Celebrate the Seven auction, and I’ve got to tell you – we have a lot of really fabulous stuff, and LOTS of it! Now we need to sell those tickets out! So, if you haven’t already – email everyone in your address book and tell them not to miss this event. Ticket sales are picking up – better get yours today! And email me to let me know if you’re able to flyer in and around Seattle – I’ll hook you up with some gorgeous flyers and leave-behind cards.

Here are a few of the items up for grabs: yoga classes, etched bottles of wine, getaway packages (like a NY stay and Candle 79 dinner, an eagle-watching float trip, a week in Mazatlan, and a Caribbean cruise), gift boxes of vegan meat (that’s right – vegan meat made locally by Field Roast), jewelry, NASCAR tickets, special label wine with a photo of Missy and Annie on it, numerous Seattle hotel overnights, rafting trips, wine tastings, gift certificates for so many restaurants my head is spinning, boarding for companion canines, custom portraits, and art worthy of our own gallery show! Check out just some of the art here. This is going to be one amazing evening.

Thank you to everyone who donated and helped procure items.

Auction highlights

Friday, September 11th, 2009

http://chimpsanctuarynw.org/Newsletters/e-news_Sept_auction1.php – Click to check out the auction highlights sent out to local supporters earlier this week. This auction is going to be fantastic! Get your tickets today!