PONCHO newsletter

April 2006 PONCHO Board Edition

The 2006 PONCHO Gala is fast approaching with only 18 days left until the bugler calls us to support the arts in our community at THE celebration of the year – Derby Dreams! As we enter the stretch run, we need you on your feet now to take us to the finish line with a stunning victory for our arts and artists.

Thanks to all of you, the combined results of the Wine Auction and Art Auction have exceeded the budget and put us in position to have a spectacular year. The Gala is the key and we need your help now!

If you or your friends have not purchased your Gala tickets yet, visit our secure online registration or call Inna at 206-623-6233 ext. 203.

If you are hosting a table please submit the names of your guests as soon as possible. If you need help filling up your table, please let the office know.

Click here to review the exciting items in the Live Auction.

To make your PONCHO Gala night even more special, the Westin Seattle is offering a special PONCHO Patron Room Rate of $139 per night. To make your reservation, call 1-800-Westin-1 or book online. The last day to request a discounted room is April 12, 2006.

We have done it before, and we are doing it again. Anything you want for just $1,000!

How can you:

Drive away in a brand new limited edition 2006 Volvo XC70 Ocean Race Edition AWD and take a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Sweden valued at $58,000; or

Decorate your home with an amazing David Bennett bronze and glass sculpture for $25,000; or

Own 10 percent of a racehorse and all of its earnings without any of the expense but all of the thrill of thoroughbred racing; or

Journey into middle earth on a 4-person all-inclusive trip to New Zealand valued at $10,000; or

Any other item in the 2006 PONCHO Derby Dreams Live Auction

For a mere $1,000?

Here’s how!

Patrons who donate $1,000* to PONCHO have a chance to win their choice of any Live Auction item listed in the Gala Catalog!

The winning name will be drawn before the start of the Live Auction at the Gala on April 22. The winner’s choice of item will be theirs to take home! You need not be present to win.

This drawing is limited to 75 entries… so enter today!!!

To enter the drawing, print out the entry form and fax or mail it to the PONCHO office. Or contact Steve Vitalich at steve@poncho.org or 206-623-6233 ext. 206.

* Suggested donation amount.