Beer and Wine Tasting 2013 Sponsors!

 

Rebuilding Together Seattle extends a BIG thanks to our 4th Annual Beer and Wine Tasting Event Sponsors for making our event possible:

Thank you to Infiniti of Kirkland, who will serve as our Presenting Sponsor for a fourth consecutive year!

Thank you to HomeStreet Bank, our first Bronze Sponsor, who will join our event for their first year!

Thank you to Goodman Real Estate, our second Bronze Sponsor, who will join our event for their first year!

Thank you to Nintendo, who will serve as a Table Sponsor during their fourth year of participation!

To learn more about how you or your company can sponsor the Beer and Wine Tasting, please email mthirlby@rtseattle.org.

Beer and Wine Tasting 2013 AUCTION PREVIEW!

Rebuilding Together Seattle is getting excited for the 4th Annual Beer and Wine Tasting Fundraiser on Friday, October 4th.  Thanks to the generosity of our supporting businesses and donors, we have an exceptional spread of auction items at this year's event!

Take a look at what's in store for October 4th!  Please note that the packaging of some of our auction items may be subject to change.

SILENT AUCTION 

Original Painting by Father Bruno Segatta (40” x 30”)

2 Private Pilates Sessions with Stacy Brenner at BodyCenter Studios

2 One-month Passes for Yoga Classes at the Yoga Element in Bellevue

A Custom Seahawks Necklace by Beck’s Custom Creations

A Custom Mariners Necklace by Beck’s Custom Creations

Fuel Fitness 24-Day Challenge with Molly Scott

Includes custom meal and workout plans, supplements and meal-replacements, and online and email support from Molly Scott

Novara Stinger 12” Kid’s Bike from REI      

10 Class Package at Elite Performance Center

Starbucks Coffee Co. Gift Basket

City People’s Fall Gardening Basket

SeaFair Fan Package (2 tickets for air show and hydroplane races and 2 Skipper pins)

Family Outing Package

Includes 4 passes to Pacific Science Center, Woodland Park Zoo, and Museum of Flight

Out-of-Town Guests Package

Includes 2 passes to the SAM, 2 passes to the Underground Tour, 2 tickets for Argosy Harbor Cruise and dinner for two at Anthony’s Bell Street Diner

Seattle’s Grown-Up Museum Package

Includes 4 passes to MOHAI, EMP Museum, and Chihuly Garden and Glass

2 Weekday Flying Trapeze Classes at Emerald City Trapeze

Private Wine Tasting for 8 People @ Columbia Winery PLUS a bottle of 2009 Columbia Chardonnay

Private Wine Tasting for 6 at Castillo De Feliciana and a bottle of 2009 Adentro Red Wine

Wine Tasting for 10 at Ross Andrew Winery PLUS a bottle of their 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Tasting for 4 at Novelty Hill/ Januik in Woodinville

Includes Single Vineyard Tastings for 4 and 2 Brick Oven Pizzas

Round of Golf for 4 at Interbay Golf Course PLUS Happy Hour at Ray’s Boathouse

Includes $50 Gift Card for Ray’s

His and Hers Golf Package

Includes Women’s and Men’s Nike Golf Polo and Jacket and Oki Golf Passport (discounts, specials, access to exclusive clubs)

Golf for 3 at Sand Point Country Club with Pat Corr

Includes Food and Drinks at the Club afterwards

Sounders Fan Package

Includes 2 Tickets to a 2014 Season game, 2 hats, and 2 scarves

Seattle Mariners Tickets for 4 to a game in the 2014 Season PLUS 2 Parking Passes

Complete Bike Tune-up for a Family of Bikes

Whales and Ales in the San Juan Islands

Includes a 4 hour whale watch for two with San Juan Excursions, and a brewery tour, 2 tasting flights and 2 pints at Island Hoppin’ Brewery

Stay at The Silver Reef Hotel & Casino

Includes 1 night stay in a deluxe room and $50 for lunch or dinner at the Red River Café

Two Night Stay at the Inn at Cannon Beach PLUS 2 Bottles of Canon de Sol (Syrah and Red Blend) Only Valid Sunday – Thursday

Stay at Alderbrook Resort

Includes one night stay in a deluxe Canal View room, a $50 dining credit and an Alderbrook Gift Bag

Admission for two to Silverwood Theme Park

2 Reserved Seats to See “Carrie the Musical” at the Moore Theatre PLUS Dinner for 2 at Hotel 1000

2 Tickets to Seattle Shakespeare Company’s 2013-2014 Season PLUS a $50 Gift Card to Seastar

2 Tickets to Village Theatre’s 2013-2014 Season PLUS a $40 Gift Card to Tutta Bella’s in Issaquah

4-Course Dinner and 2 Hours of Bowling or Billiards for 2 at the Garage in Capitol Hill

Cooking Classes at Bon Vivant School of Cooking PLUS PLUS 2 Bottles of Canon de Sol (Syrah and Red Blend)

Woodinville Beer Tour

Includes gift card for beer tastings at Triplehorn Brewery; a growler, t-shirt and tastings at The Dirty Bucket Brewing Co.; 2 pint glasses, a growler, and a $50 gift card to the Collective On Tap; a $50 Gift Card at Redhook Brewery

Private Wine Tasting for 10 at Guardian Cellars with Winemaker Jerry Reiner PLUS 3 bottles of 2011 Chalk Line (Red Blend)

7 Days of Parking at the MasterPark Valet Garage at SeaTac

Private Wine Tasting on Whidbey Island for 8 at Spoiled Dog Vineyard

WINE

A bottle of Rock Block “SoNo” Syrah by Domaine Serene

2009 Napa Valley Reserve Red Wine (Magnum)

Quail’s Gate 4 Pack

Includes 2008 Chenin Blanc, 2010 Chardonnay, and two 2008 Pinot Noir

Matthews Estate 6 Pack

Includes three 2009 “Blackboard” Red Blend and three 2010 Sauvignon Blanc

Novelty Hill/ Januik 6 Pack

Includes three 2007 Januik Cabarnet Franc and three 2008 Novelty Hill Viognier

2011 Stag’s Leap “Karia” Chardonnay

2011 Sonoma-Loeb Chardonnay

2010 Camaraderie Cellars Cabernet

2008 Lost River Cabernet

2010 Ridge Three Valleys Red Wine

2010 OS Winery Elephant Mountain Merlot  (Magnum)

OS Winery Mixed Case

Includes 6 Red blend and 6 Dry Riesling

2007 Andrew Hill Cellars Champoux Vineyard Red Bourdeaux Blend

 Horse Heaven Hills *95 Points*

2007 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon

Walla Walla Valley *97 Points*

2007 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

Columbia Valley *96 Points*

RTS Board “Tuesday Wines” Wine Cellar

Everyday wines personally selected by members of the RTS Board of Directors

ALMOST LIVE

Guided of Seattle’s Fire Station 5 and Fire Boat

Ultimate Sounders Fan Package

Includes 2 Tickets to a 2014 Season game, 2 hats, 2 scarves and an Autographed Soccer Ball – Seattle Native DeAndre Yedlin (#11)

Kyle Seager Signed Baseball PLUS 4 Main Level Mariners Tickets

Stay and Golf at Suncadia Resort

Includes one night stay and a round of golf for 4, PLUS 2 Bottles of Canon de Sol (Syrah and Red Blend)

Wine and Jazz

Includes a one night stay at the Pan Pacific in a deluxe room with valet parking and breakfast for 2, Show Admission and Dinner for 2 at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, and a bottle of Airfield Estates’ 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

South Park Bridge Tour for 3 People PLUS Lunch with Tim Lane, King County Bridge Engineer

The 5^th Avenue Theatre Package

2 Tickets to see Oliver! OR A Room with a View, plus access to the Producer’s Club before the show, a one night stay at The Sheraton Downtown,  a $100 Gift Card to Tavolata (an Ethan Stowell Restaurant), and Brunch or Lunch at Purple Café

An Eastside Retreat

Includes a one night stay on a weekend night at The Heathman Hotel plus Breakfast for two at Trellis and valet parking, PLUS a $50 Gift card to John Howie

4 Year Vertical Case of Avennia Boeschen Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (2007-2010)

2001 Hightower Merlot 3000ml (Double Magnum)

Artist Series bottle, hand painted and signed by the artist

Sailing around Lake Union and Lake Washington with Tim Lane

Includes a 3 hour cruise for 4 people on a 36’ Catalina sailboat with RTS Board Member and Bridge Aficionado, Tim Lane. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks provided.

Private Wine Tasting for 20 people at Total Wine & More in Bellevue

Includes tasting of 8 hand-selected wines for two hours

Private Tasting for up to 24 people at Fivash Cellars’ tasting room in Sammamish

Fivash Cellars Tasting Room is located on a beautiful farm property in Sammamish.

Private Cocktail Party for 20 at Sound Spirits

Includes A bottle of Ebb + Flow Gin and a private party for 15-20 people including tastings, drinks, and a distillery tour at Sound Spirits.

Wine Tasting with the RTS Board President and Executive Director

Russ Schultz and Margie Thirlby will bring their favorite wines (along with an excellent assortment of food) to share with you and 9 friends, hosted at a private home in the Windermere neighborhood overlooking Lake Washington.

Autographed Seahawks Football

Signed by Russell Wilson, Richard Sherman, Brandon Mebane, Russell Okung, Kam Chancellor, Golden Tate!

2 Night Stay at Campbell’s Resort on Lake Chelan

Includes 2 night stay during the off-season at Campbell’s Resort

Tour of Capitol Hill Station Construction Site for 6 with Dan Gemme, GM of Turner Construction

Includes lunch after the tour with Dan

Stay at The Renaissance Lodge at Sonoma Resort & Spa in Sonoma, CA

Includes a one night stay for two and breakfast for two

Mountain Biking with the “Board Biker Dudes”

Take a risk and join Tim and Gary, both RTS Board Members, on a mountain biking adventure. Good for all difficulty levels, from the casual rider to the avid downhill mountain biker, Tim and Gary will tailor the day to you. Includes food/drinks after the day is over!

LIVE

RTS Board Premiere Wine Cellar

Includes 12 wines personally selected by the RTS Board of Directors of exceptional value and ratings by Wine Spectator

Cigar and Scotch Tasting for 4

Includes choice of multiple single malt scotches, cigars in a private smoke controlled room in downtown Seattle, and hors d’oeuvres. Time : 7:30 to 9:30.

Rockstar For A Night

Includes 2 GA tickets to see Macklemore & Ryan Lewis on December 12^th for their sold out show at the Key Arena, two night stay at the Fairmont Olympic on 12/12 and 12/13, and a $20 gift card to Dick’s Drive-in so you can party like a real Seattle celebrity

Woodinville Wine Tour for 8 with Margie Thirlby and Russ Schultz

Includes a 4 hour guided tour in a Mercedes Sprinter Van with Butler Seattle around Woodinville Wine Country up to 6 Wineries, Margie and Russ will be your hosts and provide drinks and surprises along the way!

Groundskeeper for a Day

The recipient will sit with the grounds crew during the game directly beside the visiting team’s dugout for an unmatched view of the action.  As a guest groundskeeper, you will join the rest of the grounds crew in setting up batting practice, helping with pre-game preparation, dragging the infield between the 3rd and 6th innings, and taking the bases in after the game.  Plus, this package includes box seat tickets for two of your guests.

Value = PRICELESS

Big Hill Tour with Gayle Roberts, RTS Board Member and Volunteer

RTS Board Member, Gayle Roberts, will take up to three people on a thrilling tour of dizzying heights and stomach clenching descents.  Nerve-calming drinks to be provided in Capital Hill, and happy hour in Queen Anne to end the adventure.

Chef’s Dinner for 4 People at El Gaucho Seattle

Includes special Chef created menu items, paired with Sommelier-selected wines for each course

Ultimate Seahawks Fan Package

2 Club-Level Seats to see the Seattle Seahawks take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 9^th at Century Link Field. Includes passes for 2 into the Player’s Loft, the VIP pre-game lounge with complimentary food, beer and wine, open 3 hours before kickoff. Parking pass for the Century Link Garage included and a Seahawks Fan pack with stickers, keychain, t-shirt, pencils, etc.

2 Diamond Club Tickets for a Mariners Game in the 2014 Season

Includes Autographed Edgar Martinez Baseball and parking pass for the Safeco Field garage

Disneyland Package

Includes 2 round trip tickets to LAX from Tangerine Travel, 2 night stay at the Marriott Fairfield Inn directly across the street from Disneyland, 4 one-day park hopper passes to Disneyland Resort AND 7 Days of Parking in the MasterPark Valet Garage

A Weeklong Stay at an Oceanfront Home in Seaside, OR

Weeklong stay at an oceanfront house with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Sleeps 8 and is conveniently located near the center of town so you can get away from it all while enjoying a variety of fun restaurants, bumper cars, miniature golf, and all the classic summer favorites. The package also includes a variety of local gift certificates to help make your stay even more enjoyable, and saltwater taffy to take some of that sea air home with you.

4 VIP Tickets to a taping of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart in New York City

VIP Tickets include priority access and prime seating

 Overnight Sailboat Cruise to the San Juan Islands for Two

Enjoy a weekend cruise for 2 in the San Juans aboard a 42 foot Catalina sailboat!  Take in the breathtaking sights and wildlife while sailing through some of the best scenery the Pacific Northwest has to offer.  Your hosts, Mike and Wendy, will treat you to meals and drinks of your choice so you can sit back and relax, or use the opportunity to learn a few things about sailing.  Stop for the night at one of the many island coves where you can enjoy hiking, kayaking, or just relaxing on the front deck. This package is perfect for sailing enthusiasts, wildlife lovers, and any couple just looking to "go off the grid" for a night.

2 Round Trip Tickets on JetBlue to any domestic destination AND 7 Days of Parking in the MasterPark Valet Garage

REGISTER TODAY for the Beer and Wine Tasting.  Please note: RTS has a limited amount of spaces left, so be sure to register before spaces sell out!

4th Annual Beer & Wine Tasting: Auction Preview!

This year, Rebuilding Together Seattle is proud to present its best group of auction items yet! As a guest at the 4th Annual Beer & Wine Tasting fundraiser you will get to bid on an exciting selection of items from around the Seattle area and beyond. Whether you are looking for a relaxing out-of-town getaway, that sports game or concert ticket nobody can get, or that one of a kind wine experience, you will be sure to find something you just have to have.

Here is a small preview of some of the items you can expect to see on Friday, October 4th!

Two Club-Level Seahawks Tickets with Access to the Player's Loft

Does this upcoming Seahawks battle with the 49ers have you itching to see the action at Century Link? Then you will want to snatch these two club-level tickets to see your Seattle Seahawks crush the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, November 3rd. These seats sit right at the 35 yard line to give you one of the best views in the house. This package also includes access for two to the Player's Loft, the exclusive VIP pre-game experience open 3 hours before kick-off. Catch all the action around the league while enjoying all-inclusive food, wine and beer. To seal the deal, tickets also include parking at the CenturyLink garage.

Trip for 2 to the Disneyland Resort in sunny Southern California

You and a guest will fly round-trip to LAX airport, courtesy of Tangerine Travel, to begin your magical Disney adventure. This package includes a two night stay at the Fairfield Marriott directly across from the Disneyland Resort and 4 park-hopper passes to enjoy all California Adventure and Disneyland parks have to offer. Lose your voice on the California Screamin' and Space Mountain rollercoasters, relive your childhood memories with Peter Pan and Mr. Toad, shiver your timbers with the Pirates of the Caribbean, dodge the snakes with Indian Jones, and get lost in the new Cars Land. 7 days of parking in the MasterPark garage at SeaTac airport is also included.

Weeklong Stay at an Oceanfront Home in Seaside, OR

Grab some friends or family and head down to beautiful Seaside, Oregon to enjoy a week of fun by the beach. This oceanfront 4 bedroom, 3 bath home sleeps 8 and is conveniently located near the center of town so you can get away from it all while enjoying a variety of fun restaurants, bumper cars, miniature golf, and all the classic summer favorites. The package also includes some gift certificates to help make your stay even more enjoyable.

Sail Away to the San Juan Islands

Enjoy a weekend cruise for 2 in the San Juans aboard a 42 foot Catalina sailboat!  Take in the breathtaking sights and wildlife while sailing through some of the best scenery the Pacific Northwest has to offer.  Your hosts, Mike and Wendy, will treat you to meals and drinks of your choice so you can sit back and relax, or use the opportunity to learn a few things about sailing.  Stop for the night at one of the many island coves where you can enjoy hiking, kayaking, or just relaxing on the front deck. This package is perfect for sailing enthusiasts, wildlife lovers, and any couple just looking to "go off the grid" for a night.

Guided Woodinville Wine Tour with the RTS Board President and Executive Director

You and seven of your friends will join the RTS Board President, Russ Schultz, and Executive Director, Margie Thirlby (two self-proclaimed "wine experts") on a tour of the famous Woodinville winery area. A climate controlled Mercedes Van complete with one of Butler's wine experts, will escort you on a 4 hour tour of  your choice of wineries in the Woodinville area, including winemaker visits and barrel tastings when available. Margie and Russ will provide snacks and surprises along the way! Travel the "wine country" in style and feel like a big shot for the day.

Are you excited for October 4th?

Register today at the event registration page and secure your spot for Rebuilding Together Seattle's annual fundraiser. Registration closes on Friday, September 20th so don't delay, or you might be watching the Seahawks from your couch on November 3rd!

Volunteer of the Month: Howard Turner!



Howard (left) with program recipient Debbie

This month, Rebuilding Together Seattle is so happy to recognize Howard Turner as our September Volunteer of the Month! How, as he is affectionately known around the RTS office, is a regular volunteer for our Safe at Home Program and has completed more than 10 projects since joining RTS in March. How has become an indispensable member of the Safe at Home Team and we are so excited to have him.

Now, let's hear from How!

How did you get involved with RTS?

I found RTS on the web. I was searching for a variety of volunteer activities to provide a full range of excitement and involvement since leaving the “wage slave” work force. RTS uses my skills as a project/construction manager, an architect, and as a builder. I also am volunteering at the Seattle Art Museum Gallery, training to be a docent at SAM, helping the Center for Nonprofit Success put on their seminars, and getting involved in Futurewise. As I said, I am looking to get a variety of experiences, perhaps with the idea of starting a new “rewired/retired” career. I loved architecture as a career, but am enjoying the slower pace that these volunteer activities bring.

What do you enjoy most about working with our organization?

RTS pulls together a variety of different types of people. The staff are dedicated to running the organization, the other volunteers are all interested in giving back to society in a concrete way, and the clients are humble, thankful, and in need of assistance. The resulting combinations have, for the most part, been personally very rewarding, giving me a varied experience with people from all over the city.

What about the RTS mission are you most drawn to?

I have a strong need to interact with people in a constructive way. By that I mean, with me giving and being appreciated for something uniquely of my own making. That is what made me a great architect, and why I love RTS. I am able to take the assignment from the RTS staff, go out and meet the client, creatively form a solution, organize the materials and other RTS volunteer talent, and then deliver a quality product. I get a huge boost out of this role.

The other, probably even more important outcome, is a happy customer. I know they need what we can give them, and they could probably use 10 times what we are able to give them, but, frankly, I get as much or more out of the exchange than our clients do.

How does have a couple critiques about RTS, namely...."There should be more parties."

                                                   We couldn't agree more, How!

 

Thank you for all your hard work trying to make RTS a better place to volunteer, and for always putting a smile on our clients' faces. Rebuilding Together Seattle loves you, How!

 

How (right) at a Safe at Home project.

 

If you agree with How and think there should be more celebrations with RTS, then please consider  joining us for the annual fundraiser, the 4th Annual Beer & Wine Tasting on October 4th! To read more about the event and to register, visit the event website!