The Franklin Academy
Galaxy Gala - Bold Dreams and New Frontiers
Exciting New Auction Item - Veterinarian for a Day!
Your Package Includes:
Shadowing Drs. Dave & Erin Hargrove at Fountain Veterinary Clinic
Lunch and with questions and answer session.
Cuddle time with adorable animals.
For students Grades 4-12
But Wait There's More... Improve Your Golf Game!
Custom Fitting
Are those old irons holding back your performance? Here is your chance to be fitted by Bellingham Golf and Country Club's Golf Pro Cameron Fife for a Full set of custom golf clubs! The next round you won’t need to play with a handicap.
Your Package Includes:
Custom Fitting with Cameron Fife
Full set of Custom Golf Clubs: Driver, 3 Wood, Full Iron Set, Wedges, Putter
Golf Bag & Balls
Alright - One More..Behind the Scenes: Death & Justice in Whatcom County
This is truly a one of a kind opportunity. The Franklin Academy is offering a chance for you to experience some of the most interesting work being done in Whatcom County.
This is a two-part package (and need not be done in one day).
PART ONE:
A four-hour ride along with A Whatcom County Sheriff Deputy. The Office of the Sheriff and Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office have existed since 1854 and work tirelessly to keep our large and diverse county safe.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about what our Sheriff’s office does every day. You will ‘ride along’ with a deputy for 4 hours of his/her shift. K-9 units may be requested if that is of interest to you. Who knows what might happen on your exciting foray into the world of law enforcement world in Whatcom County. Please note that there is an application and background check that is required prior to the ride along.
PART TWO:
Dr. Gary Goldfogel, our esteemed Medical Examiner, has served Whatcom County since 1990. Dr. Goldfogel specializes in anatomic & clinical pathology and forensic pathology. In addition to his medical duties he has also been an instructor and professor at both UW and WWU, teaching students about the science, the sociology and mysteries surrounding death. He is a fascinating speaker and deeply interesting and entertaining with his tales and insights around the subject. Dr. Goldfogel will give you a private tour of the morgue and then later host a private dinner for you and 6 of your friends, regaling you with ‘tales of the crypt’. He is an in-demand speaker and host – prepare to both learn and be entertained.
Included in your package:
-4 hour ride along with a Whatcom Sheriff’s deputy
-Private tour of Whatcom County Morgue
-Dinner for 8 with Dr. Goldfogel
-Mutually Agreeable dates, over 21 yrs old only please
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Volunteer Opportunities Next Week
- Assemble Placards
- Wrap Wine Bottles
- Clean Frames for Live Auction Placards
- Assemble Bidder Packets
- Assemble Meal Cards
- Hang out with a fun group! ;-)
Transfer auction items and supplies to the Four Points Hotel - Friday, January 24.
- Grab a truck, car or SUV and help us drive everything over to the venue
Set Up - Friday, January 24.
- Help set up silent auction packages
- Place wine wheel bottles on a table for display
- Set up the Live Auction Placards and add Decorations
- Help assemble and place center pieces
- Help with all the little details of this huge event
- Keep Heather and Sarah sane haha
Check out some of the amazing items in the Live Auction!
Sunrise over the Sea of Cortez
Unobstructed views of glorious morning sunrises! This is how you will start your day at the luxurious condo in Casa del Mar, Cabo Real. The Casa del Mar Phase II is located on the Sea of Cortez at the 20-km marker between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo.
The condo, which was completely updated in 2016, is spacious, well maintained and very comfortable for four (4) guests. The master bedroom features a beach/Sea of Cortez view, walk-out patio from the living room and both bedrooms provide immediate access to the beautiful pools and beach. It is situated beach-front on the Sea of Cortez, and away from highway noise and other developments.
Mutually agreeable one-week period during the next 12 months, excluding holiday and spring vacation. Note the condo is offered for a 7-day period, not necessarily Saturday to Saturday, and weekday airfares are generally less expensive than weekend airfares. Maximum 4 adults plus young child.
Lakedale Resort - San Juan Island
Ditch the sleeping bag and go Glamping! Glamorous camping on San Juan Island! If you love being in the woods but pitching a tent is not for you, consider an upscale, unique camping experience in our custom-built canvas cottages. Each cottage offers a king-size pillow top bed with flannel duvet covers, your own bathroom complete with shower, daybed sleeper for two (extending to king-size), a chandelier, and a table with four chairs. All cottages are located on beautiful lakefront sites. Relax on the "front porch" with four chairs, a picnic table, umbrella and fire ring perfect for grilling and toasting marshmallows. The canvas cottages have electricity and running water.
California Dreaming at Disneyland
Enjoy four action-packed days and three nights in Anaheim, CA - home of Disneyland, the "Happiest Place on Earth." Stay at one of the many comfortable family-friendly hotels only steps away from the magic of the Disneyland Resort. You will experience three days of park-hopping fun at Disneyland and California Adventure. Make memories with your family to last a lifetime!
Your package includes:
Four nights at the Anaheim Fairfield Inn or similar hotel
3-day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Passes for 2 adults and 2 children
Fabulous Fishing and Fine Wines at Sund's Lodge
Your package includes:
- All-Inclusive trip for two at Sund's Lodge
- Four day/three night trip includes 3 days fully-guided fishing trip (2 full days and 2 half days)
- Lodging in the cedar or log cabins with private baths (2 people per cabin)
- All meals including 5-course dinners, Beach Bistro and the famous "Burger Boat."
- All liquor and fine wines
- Your fish packaged to transport home with you
- All the gear you need while at the lodge.
Dessert Dash Supporting the trip to England
Remote Island Getaway
Stone House - A special private residence on Saturna Island, BC, that is perfect for a house party or family gathering. The lucky winner of this package will enjoy four nights at Stone House, a four-bedroom five-bath English farmhouse built as a deluxe B&B on 14 private acres.
Located at the head of Narvaez Bay in the midst of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, this elegant home has a gourmet kitchen, large private beach, boat dock, and prime views of the water and Mt. Baker.
Amenities include sea kayaks, dock, rowboat, hot tub, formal dining room, patio with arbor trellis, gaming room (billiards, darts and shuffleboard), satellite TV, library, gardens, wildlife and more. All bedrooms are en suite.
Your Package Includes:
4 nights at the Stone House on Saturna Island, BC
Meals and transportation excluded
This item expires 12-31-2020
Head of School Back Yard BBQ
Our Head of School Gretchen Bucsko and her husband, grill master Blaise, are opening their home to eight guests for a BBQ.
Soak in the sun at the Bucsko's outdoor kitchen and patio. Enjoy an array of smoked meats, sides and beverages. It will be a great evening of fun, delicious food and an opportunity to discuss the school with Mrs. Bucsko.
This event will take place on a mutually agreeable date in June or July of 2020.
Cayuse
4 Cayuse Vineyards - French Inspired Washington Wine – 6 Bottle Lot
Christophe Baron grew up among the vineyards and cellars of his family's centuries-old Champagne house, Baron Albert. His sense of adventure, however, led him to become the first Frenchman to establish a winery in Washington State.
While visiting the Walla Walla Valley in 1996, Christophe spotted a plot of land that had been plowed up to reveal acres of softball-sized stones. This stony terroir, reminded him of the cobblestones of the southern Rhone valley and Chateauneuf-du-Pape in his native France. Acquiring the 10 acres, he planted his first vineyard in 1997, naming it after the Cayuse, a Native American tribe whose name was taken from the French cailloux--which means, rocks. Since then, it has grown to five vineyards, encompassing a little more than 45 acres.
What was considered by many a foolish gamble on that field of stones, has been rewarded year after year with some of the most acclaimed wines in the region-and in the nation.
VIP Parking - Markell Hall & Robin Hall
One of the highly-coveted reserved parking spaces in front of the main entrance could be yours for the 2020-2021 school year. No more parking in the back lot or down the street for sporting events and teacher conferences. No more trying to maneuver around parents who idle in front of the entrance. Your space will always be available to you.
Your Package Includes:
- One VIP Parking Space in front of the Franklin Academy's Markell Hall for the 2020-2021 school year
- "Reserved Parking" sign customized with your name to mark your space.
Get Away to the Willows!
- Gift certificate for a 1 night stay at The Willows Inn on Lummi Island.
- Gift Certificate for 2 for a pre-fix dinner at The Willows.
- Cookbook from Chef Blaine Wetzel
- Gift box from Lummi Island Wild
Fly Away to the San Juans
David Morse will whisk you and your guest away for a flight around the islands, landing in Roche Harbor! Enjoy a lovely dinner then fly back as you watch the sun set over the islands.
- Flight on a seaplane from Bellingham to Roche Harbor located on San Juan Island
- $200 Gift Certificate at McMillan's Restaurant in Roche Harbor
Irish Castles and Manors Tour
- 7 Nights luxury accommodations
- Ferry tickets to the Aran Islands
- Irish House Party Traditional show plus dinner
- 2-day Dublin hop on hop off Bus tickets
- Services of an experienced Irish based travel planner and 24/7 support while on tour
- Car rental included
Winthrop for the Weekend
- Porsche for 2 nights, 3 days (Model is at Roger Job's Discretion)
- 2 Night stay at the Sun Mountain Lodge in Winthrop, WA
Viva la Vida en Vidanta
- 7 Night stay at one of Vidanta Vacation resort destinations and ground transportation from the airport to the resort
Big Fish on the Bay
- One 10-hour fishing excursion on the donor's boat for up to four people
- All gear, rods, fishing equipment provided
- Includes food, beverages, and fine cigars
- Donor will filet and package all fish for the guests
- Mutually agreeable dates
Exhilarating Family Memories at Silverwood Theme Park, ID!
Afterwards, wind down at the Coeur d'Alene Resort on the shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene and enjoy idyllic landscape, and luxurious accommodations.
- Four Passes to Silverwood Theme Park
- $700 Gift Card toward your stay at the Coeur d'Alene Resort
Opus One
Sinclair Island Luxury Getaway
- 3 Nights at the Sinclair Island Home
- Mutually agreeable dates. Not available the week of July 4.
- Transport either by self or via Tom Jentz ferrying you out to the island.
Fill A Table With all Your Friends!
Bid Like Crazy!
Dash for Desserts!
Get involved! Come to a meeting or contact
Heather Black and Sarah A. Kaiser Auction Co-Chairs
(360) 603-8582 or hblack@thefranklin.academy
Upcoming Meeting - Wednesday, January 8th at 8:00 Am - Markell Hall
Heather Black & Sarah A Kaiser
Email: hblack@thefranklin.academy
Website: https://thefranklin.academy/
Location: 1509 East Victor Street, Bellingham, WA, USA
Phone: (360) 603-8582
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinAcademyBellingham/