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Welcome from the Interim Head of School....................................... 1 Gala Chairs................................................................................................. 2 Honorary Chairs....................................................................................... 3 Board of Trustees..................................................................................... 4 Steering Committee................................................................................ 5 Receiving Your Merchandise................................................................. 7 Sponsors..................................................................................................... 8 Schedule of Events................................................................................... 1 0 Dinner Menu............................................................................................... 1 2 Bling Raffle................................................................................................. 1 4 Online Auction............................................................................................ 1 6 Online Auction Guidelines....................................................................... 1 7 Online Auction Items............................................................................... 1 8 Live Auction............................................................................................... 36 Live Auction Guidelines.......................................................................... 37 Live Auction Items.................................................................................... 38 Silent Auction............................................................................................. 62 Silent Auction Guidelines........................................................................ 63 Silent Auction Categories....................................................................... 64 Silent Auction Items................................................................................. 65 Gala History............................................................................................... 88 Supporters................................................................................................. 90 Advertisers................................................................................................ 94

Welcome from the Interim Head of School

As I reflect on this year, I continue to be amazed by our wonderful BrownellTalbot community. The warm welcome and support I have been given is a true testament to the generous spirit that abounds at B-T. That generous spirit has also been apparent, as I have had the pleasure of working with our Gala Chairs, Fatima and Fatima. Their dedication to making this evening meaningful to our School is going to have a lasting impact for years to come. In addition, the team of individuals they compiled to serve on the steering committee is truly amazing! My heartfelt thanks to our Chairs, the steering committee, and all of their families for the tireless hours dedicated to Gala 2015. To our amazing B-T families, thank you for sharing your children with us everyday. Watching them learn and work with our amazing faculty inspires me and gives me great hope for our future! With deep gratitude, Anne

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Gala Chairs

With Much Gratitude 2014-2015 Gala Chairs

Fatima Basith & Fatima Khan We are humbled and honored to serve as Gala Co-Chairs this year. It has been great fun to envision a night of friendship and laughter. We hope you enjoy Gala 2015, an evening to celebrate our incredible community, friends, faculty, staff, alums and students. YOU are the “Bling” and “Brilliance of Brownell-Talbot”. We are thrilled to welcome Stacy and Bruce Simon as our Honorary Chairs. Thank you for your continued support, dedication and commitment to Brownell-Talbot. We have been fortunate enough this year to have the most amazing and energetic group of committee chairs and committee volunteers. Our sincere thanks to each and every one of you. Our heartfelt gratitude to the Brownell-Talbot staff for your support and enthusiasm throughout the year. We now proudly invite you to a night where we shine and inspire to

Learn, Think, Act and Lead.

Let’s “Bling” Together Gala 2015 2

Honorary Chairs Stacy & Bruce Simon

The Simon family has been an important part of the Brownell-Talbot family for many years. From serving as Gala Co-Chairs in 2008 to bringing snacks for classroom parties, Bruce and Stacy have been longtime avid supporters. Their oldest daughter, Talia, is a 2012 Brownell-Talbot graduate, and their youngest daughter, Ellie, attended B-T for several years. Naturally, their family understands, firsthand, the value of a B-T education. To that end, they continue to support the remarkable academic environment and special faculty and staff that all combine to create the educational experience found only at Brownell-Talbot. The Simon family is an ongoing example of the Brownell-Talbot mission which is to learn passionately, think critically, act responsibly, and lead with integrity.

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2014-2015 Board of Trustees Charles Vrana, Chair Mark Brasee

Lawrence R. James II, ‘88

John C. Christensen, Ph.D.

John Kotouc

Laura Crosby

Liz Mazzotta

William C. “Bill” Dana

Lori Scott

Stephen George

Robert Wagner

Carey Hamilton

Thaddeus Woods, M.D.

Dean Hollis

Anne Constantino Interim Head of School (ex officio)

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Steering Committee Many thanks to this year’s team of hard working and dedicated volunteers and staff on our steering committee.

General Chairs Fatima Basith Fatima Khan Honorary Chairs Stacy and Bruce Simon Alum Rep Emily Kerr, ‘07 Arrangements Suellen Willett A/V Mike Gilstrap- Dog & Pony Productions Aaron Gum -Video Production Laura Crosby- Video Director Danielle Brown Karen Burkley Laura Foxall Jacki Henery Lisa Propst Decorations Linda Siffring - Chair Aaron Carlson Design Robin Clark Laura Foxall Sabrina Gill

Tami Hanson Robin Owdom Lisa Propst Cindy Rismiller Hedican Jenny Rich Shannon Stuke Jan Vrana

Bethany Graves Norma Isaczai Juliette Lisco Jeff Nelson Dana Porter Lisa Propst Allison Summers

Sponsorships Jill Bydalek Student Art Projects Lisa Propst

B-T Staff Anne Constantino Parent Tables Display Renae Mackender Christina Ramon - Co-Chair Inna Weedman - US Julia Wolfe Jen Cade - Co-Chair Suzanne Kotula - MS Angie Drew Annika George Melanie Smith - LS Ali Higgins Shannon Stuke Joe Rotert Silent Auction Kelli Lewis Exceptional Events Amy Stevens - Co-Chair Sam Clark Katie Sewell Casie Schlueter - Co-Chair Paul Oestmann Engra Banse Anna Lee Welch Holly Krecklow Alleta Scott April Combs Family Baskets Michelle Danielson Ariane Crumbley Kathleen Couchonnal Sue Moon Valerie Garrigan Tammy Wagner Tracy Platt Carol Lim Rob Uchtman Leah Mancuso Live Auction Chuck Sieck Jess Music Laura Crosby Anh Nguyen Debbie Wood Susan Ohnoutka Lucy Ruf Mailings Troia Schonlau Lois McElderry - Chair Allison Summers Bindy Beavers Debbie Wood Karen Burkley Annika George Online Auction Paul Grafelman Lorraine Borys

To everyone who helped with the Gala: your time and support is greatly appreciated. This list is complete as of print deadline.

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“It is my sincere hope that everyone will consider giving generously to this very noble cause, the scholarship fund at Brownell-Talbot, so other students can gain access to the experience that has so richly helped shape who I am and who I hope to become. I love this school, and will remember my time here forever.” -Brownell-Talbot graduate

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Receiving Your Merchandise Payment Options Quick Check is by far the easiest and fastest way to pay for winning bids. At the end of the evening, winning bidders who have used Quick Check are able to bypass cashier lines and go directly to the merchandise area to claim their items. To set up your account go to the Quick Check table as soon as possible and present either a signed check or a credit card for imprinting. If you have more than one winning bid, your purchases will be combined so that only one check or imprint is needed. • • • •

If you prefer, you may pay for your purchases with cash, check, or credit card. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit cards are accepted. Please note, even if you entered your credit card information on the biddingforgood.com website we will need that information again on May 8. Due to security restrictions, School staff cannot access the credit card information from Bidding for Good. Whichever method you choose, payment in full is required by the end of the evening. Bling Raffle: According to Nebraska State Gaming regulations, you may purchase up to two raffle tickets by credit card. Additional tickets must be bought with cash or check.

Picking Up Your Merchandise 1. First, you need a PAID invoice — your invoice is your receipt. If you placed a winning bid in the Silent Auction, during dinner you will receive an invoice listing the items you have won and the amount due. If you have Quick Check the invoice will be marked PAID. If you do not have Quick Check, take your invoice to the cashier, where you may pay by cash, check, or credit card. See “Silent Auction Guidelines” on page 43. If you are a winning bidder in the Live Auction, a runner will take each winning bid to the cashier, where an invoice will be printed and, if time permits, delivered to you along with the details of your purchase. However, if you have not received your invoice by the end of the auction, please go to the cashier and ask for it. If you have Quick Check, the invoice will be marked PAID. If you do not have Quick Check, take your invoice to the cashier, where you may pay by cash, check, or credit card. See “Live Auction Guidelines” on page 17. 2. Now pick up your merchandise! Take your PAID invoice to the merchandise pickup area. Items will not be released without the presentation of a PAID invoice. Please make every effort to take your purchase(s) with you when leaving. Assistance will be available to help move large items. Any items not claimed the night of the auction will be available at BrownellTalbot School on Monday, May 11, 2015, beginning at noon. Any unclaimed items will be considered a donation to Brownell-Talbot or may be resold at a future Gala. • •

All bid sales are final. No refunds or exchanges on items will be made, except where specified. No representation is made with respect to the value or quality of merchandise.

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Benefactor Sponsors

The David Scott Foundation

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Corporate Sponsors

Partner Sponsors

Dr. & Mrs. Rudolf Kotula

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Schedule of Events

6:00 p.m. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres Silent Auction starts

7:30 p.m. Silent Auction begins closing

7:45 p.m. Dinner, Program, and Live Auction

Entertainment during the Silent Auction by the US Music Students under the direction of Mr. J.R. Gould, Chair Fine Arts Department

“From day one at Brownell I found myself surrounded by like-minded students. Opportunities are woven in the fabric of every day at our school. And for that I want to thank my teachers, my fellow students and most importantly, the very generous benefactors that make this incredible experience possible for me.”

-Brownell-Talbot student

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“Our kids — my kids — are super talented and work extremely hard and they are led by exceptional people. I am proud to work with the most talented and passionate educators you will find.” - Brownell-Talbot teacher

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Dinner Menu

– 1st Course – Special Selected Greens with Citrus Vinaigrette Pumpkin Seed “Brittle”, Sliced Brie, Grapes, & Dried Apricots

– Main Course – Roast Tenderloin of Beef – Merlot Pan Reduction Stuffed Breast of Chicken Bruschetta with Tarragon Cream Herb Mashed Potatoes Green Bean Bundle Chef Hard Rolls, Butter

– Dessert – Sparkly cupcakes from Gina Stearn Pastries

“B-T offers students so much more than just a standard education. The emphasis on character, how to handle both success and failure, how to appropriately treat others, and the importance of making a difference in the world are all emphasized at B-T.”

-Brownell-Talbot parent

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“B-T provides an exceptional education. Over and over again, Brownell challenges my kids to work harder and make better decisions. We continue to support B-T, because we want more people to be able to come to Brownell and experience the great education B-T can provide to children.”

-Brownell-Talbot parent

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Bling Raffle 65 Inch Samsung HDTV & Lenovo ThinkPad

Experience vivid color and dramatic contrast with this amazing 65” Samsung LED HDTV. Enjoy your favorite movies, sports and shows in more vibrant and dynamic detail with a full 1080p high def picture featuring a 240 refresh rate.

This Lenovo ThinkPad is a durable multimode laptop perfect for school, home, or office. With four versatile modes this laptop is reinforced to withstand physical demands. Specs: Flip design - Celeron N2930 / 1.83 GHz Windows 8.1 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD - 11.6” touchscreen - Intel HD Graphics - graphite black – Bluetooth 4.0 - Gigabit Ethernet -(Model: Yoga 11e 20D9).

Total Value: $2,800 Brownell-Talbot Students will sell a limited number of raffle tickets at Gala from 6 -7:30 p.m. In accordance with Nebraska State gaming regulations, you may purchase up to two raffle tickets by credit card. Additional tickets must be paid for using cash or a check.

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I came to B-T 15 years ago looking for a school with a strong sense of purpose and vision, that would challenge me and help me to grow professionally. I have found that here at BrownellTalbot many times over. I found it in a supportive administration; in colleagues who are talented, dedicated and passionate about their work; in the families that partner with us in their children’s education; and, most of all, in the children themselves. They have touched my heart, made me laugh, and taught me more than they will ever know.

- Brownell-Talbot teacher

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Online Auction

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Online Auction Guidelines Gala 2015 Online Auction April 13- 27 www.biddingforgood.com/BTS Bidding begins on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 9 a.m. (CDT) and closes on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 9 p.m. (CDT). Once the online auction closes, no further bids will be accepted after that time. The items which do not sell during the online auction may be available for bidding the night of the Gala at Brownell-Talbot School, May 8, 2015 between 6 – 8 p.m. at the discretion of the School. In the event that the Exceptional Events do not fill at the end of the online auction, the remaining spots will be available for purchase the night of the Gala. Registering is QUICK & EASY! Please take a moment to sign up for the online auction at the Bidding for Good website www.biddingforgood.com. Register early and be ready when the online bidding commences. You can also sign up at any time during the course of the auction. If you registered last year be sure to check that all of your information is up to date. Be sure to visit and bid often. New items may become available during the course of the auction. Brownell-Talbot School Online Auction Rules 1. Once a bid is placed, it cannot be retracted. 2. In the event of a dispute, the Constituent Relations Coordinator shall act as the final authority and shall determine the winning bid. The decision of the Coordinator shall be final. 3. Values set for items being auctioned are the donors’ estimates and are not warranted by Brownell-Talbot School for tax purposes or for general value. 4. Rules on “Bidding for Good” as they relate to the online auction in general and for each specific item will be binding. Be sure to check daily for new updates. 5. In the event items cannot be picked up from the School, standard shipping rates will apply as indicated in the auction item listing or as determined by the Constituent Relations Coordinator. 6. All items for purchase will be available for pickup at Brownell-Talbot School starting Wednesday, May 13, 2015 and must be retrieved by Friday, May 29, 2015. 7. Payment and date of credit card processing will be at the discretion of Brownell-Talbot School. 8. There are no returns, refunds, or exchanges. All sales are final. No exceptions. 9. Brownell-Talbot School makes no express or implied warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property or services auctioned. By his or her purchase, the buyer waives all claims of liability against either Brownell-Talbot School or the donor of the property or services that may result from utilization of property or service sold. Each purchaser agrees to hold harmless from any liability arising therefrom Brownell-Talbot School, its elected and appointed officials, members, and employees, the organizers, sponsors, and/or volunteers connected with the auction. Thank you for participating the Brownell-Talbot School online auction.

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Online Auction www.biddingforgood.com/BTS Christel’s Gift card to Christel’s, a premier source of women’s fashion in Omaha for over thirty years, where customers’ personal style and attention remain top priorities. Whether the occasion is a night out, a business meeting, a day in the city, or a quiet evening at home, you can always find the perfect item or outfit among Christel’s large selection of contemporary designers. Christel’s Value: $1,000 Diamond in a Pearl Earrings Gorgeous white pearl stud earrings with a .08 cttw diamond inset in each. Mother’s Day is May 10! Elisa Ilana Value: $780 Faces Day Spa $150 gift card for services and $400 worth of GlyMed products including: - Superior C Renewal Cream - Oxygen Deep Pore Cleanser - Retinol Restart - Eyelash Power Treatment - Photo Age Protection Cream 30+ FACES Spa Value: $550

Minnesota Twins Tickets Enjoy four tickets to any Minnesota Twins baseball game during the 2016 season. Includes VIP parking, clubhouse tickets (complimentary food and drink in private dining room at the stadium) and seats behind home plate. Play ball! A Friend of Brownell-Talbot Value: $ 1,500 Firethorn Club Four rounds of golf at Firethorn Golf Club in Lincoln, NE. This private club is a top 100 course in the United States. Valid for 18 holes and includes complimentary food and drink during your round. A Friend of Brownell-Talbot Value: $600 Style Fitness and Nutrition Three-month membership includes: unlimited personal training sessions, customized nutrition programand body composition analysis. Style Fitness and Nutrition Value: $ 1,272 Lexus of Omaha Gift certificate for a complete detail. Expires 12/31/15. Lexus of Omaha Value: $250

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Online Auction www.biddingforgood.com/BTS Red Zone Husker Fan Gear Huskers cooler, wooden sign, women’s long sleeve shirt, men’s hoodie, blanket, and blackshirts stein. Unable to ship - pickup only. Red Zone Value: $225 Huskers Clutch Wrap This can be worn as stylish scarf or wrap. Includes secure zipper pockets. Sholdit Value: $60 Jerry Ryan Clothing & Sportswear Gift card. Jerry Ryan Clothing & Sportswear Value: $100 Dermatology Specialists of Omaha 20 units of Botox and Bio-Cream. Dermatology Specialists of Omaha, LLC Value: $335 Dermatology Specialists of Omaha One SilkPeel microdermabrasion treatment, VISIA complexion analysis, and Bio-Cream. Dermatology Specialists of Omaha, LLC Value: $350 Goldsmith-Silversmith Gift certificate. Goldsmith Silversmith Value: $50

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Massage Envy - Massage Gift card for 1-hour massage session. Massage Envy Value: $80 Massage Envy - Facial 1-hour Murad Healthy Skin facial session. Massage Envy Value: $90 Ensemble: A Men’s Collection Gift certificate. Expires 12/31/15. Ensemble: A Men’s Collection Value: $200 Swarovski Crystal Guitar Earrings Hypoallergenic, handcrafted in China with Swarovski crystals. A. Cavallo Violins, L.L.C. Value: $35 Swarovski Crystal Music Note Earrings Hypoallergenic, handcrafted in China with Swarovski crystals. A. Cavallo Violins, L.L.C. Value: $35 Cabela’s $50 gift card and a Cabela’s baseball cap. Friend of Brownell-Talbot Value: $58 Pattino Shoe Boutique Gift certificate. Expires 5/8/16. Pattini Shoes Value: $100

Online Auction www.biddingforgood.com/BTS Thomsen Dental Group Certificate for home teeth bleaching system including custom made trays and bleach. Thomsen Dental Group, P.C.; Dr. Brett Thomsen Value: $250

One Drake Place $50 gift certificate, Sebastian shampoo and conditioner, foot file, and OPI nail lacquer in My Silk Tie. One Drake Place Value: $95

The Mix: Shoes and Accessories Store Gift certificate. The Mix Value: $100

Beauty First Hair products and gift certificate for cut and color. Beauty First Value: $262

Mainstream Boutique Gift certificate. Expires 2/18/16. Mainstream Boutique Value: $50 Atomic Bombshell Atomic Bombshell is a vintage inspired store selling clothing based from fashions in the 1940s-50s and early 60s. Sizes ranging from XS to 4X. Bring out your inner bombshell! Gift certificate expires 11/8/15. Atomic Bombshell Value: $30 Rossi’s Clothiers Gift certificate. Rossi Clothiers Value: $250 Men’s Necktie A beautiful custom-made lavender “bling” tie. Buy this for your special guy to wear at Gala. A Friend of Brownell-Talbot Value: $50

Rêvé Salon Gift card for a cut and style with Sam. Rêvé Salon & Spa Value: $35 Lark Blow Dry Studio Certificate for one blowout session plus product samples. Expires 8/1/15. Lark Blow Dry Studio Value: $40 Beauty Secrets Certificate for Botox treatments. Your secret is safe with us! Imagen Body Sculpting & Cosmetic Center Material Girl Gift certificate. Material Girl Value: $40

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Online Auction www.biddingforgood.com/BTS Shear Bliss Salon Two spray tan sessions. Shear Bliss Salon Value: $50 Pump It Up Monthly open jump pass valid for pop-in playtime family jump time and special open bounces. Pump It Up Value: $50 Adair Dance Academy Gift certificate. Adair Dance Academy Value: $50 Ponca Hills Farm Birthday Party Ponca Hills Farm birthday party for 10 children (must be at least 7 years old) includes: hayrack ride, games and/or pony cart rides (if available and weather permitting), hot dogs, chips, lemonade and cupcakes. $10 for reach additional child, limit of 20. Ponca Hills Farm Value: $250 Ponca Hills Farm Summer Day Camp Ponca Hills Farm summer day camp for one child. Session 1: June 8-26 or Session 2: July 6-24 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 am - 1 p.m. Horse show, family picnic and T-shirt at end of camp Ponca Hills Farm Value: $450 21

Ponca Hills Farm Private Riding Lessons Four private one-hour riding lessons for one child. Ponca Hills Farm Value: $240 Learning HQ Gift card. Learning Headquarters Value: $20 It’s Yours Pottery Gift certificate. Expires 5/1/17. It’s Your Pottery Value: $25 Gymnastics Party with Eileen’s Cookies Birthday party at Premier Gymnastics and $10 certificate for Eileen’s Cookies to complete the celebration. Eileen’s certificate expires 8/31/15. Premier Gymnastics Value: $130 Papio Fun Park Two activity wristbands. Papio Fun Park Value: $20 Vala’s Pumpkin Patch Two general admission tickets. Valid the last weekend in September through October 31. Vala’s Pumpkin Patch Value: $32

Online Auction www.biddingforgood.com/BTS Baby Maestro Certificate for a 10-week session. Expires 12/31/16. Baby Maestro Value: $150 Omaha Academy of Ballet Gift certificate for one eight-week class. Omaha Academy of Ballet Value: $115 Omaha Children’s Museum Family admission pass. Expires 5/8/16. Omaha Children’s Museum Value: $36 Defy Gravity Four passes for 30 minutes of open jump each. Expires 11/8/15. Defy Gravity Value: $36 Family Fun Center Ten bonus play passes includes admission to the following attractions: Rock Wall, Mini Glow Golf, Secret Agent Lazer Tag, Bazooka Ball, Paint-less Paintball, pool tables, video games, or Lazer Maze. Family Fun Center Value: $100 Strategic Air & Space Museum Four admission passes and two simulator passes. Also includes bag and space food. Strategic Air & Space Museum Value: $58

Omaha Symphony Movie Music Series Two tickets to Movie Music Series 2015-16 season. A-D section seating. Omaha Symphony Value: $314 MetroStars Gymnastics Package This package includes a T-shirt, 2 open gym passes, a free registration and a certificate for $20 off a birthday party. MetroStars Gymnastics Value: $75 Ceramic Cinderella Bank A fun way for any little girl to save for her treasures! Emma Banse Value: $35 Durham Museum 1 of 2 A family day pass which allows two adults and up to four children (under 21) free admission to the museum for a day. Expires 6/1/16. The Durham Museum Value: $42 Durham Museum 2 of 2 A family day pass which allows two adults and up to four children (under 21) free admission to the museum for a day. Expires 6/1/16. The Durham Museum Value: $42

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Online Auction www.biddingforgood.com/BTS Highland Stables, Inc. Package of five riding lessons. Highland Stables Value: $200 Omaha Fencing Club 1 of 2 Family pass for one fencing session. Kids must be age ten to participate. Expires 8/1/16. Omaha Fencing Club Value: $100 Omaha Fencing Club 2 of 2 Family pass for one fencing session. Kids must be age ten to participate. Expires 8/1/16. Omaha Fencing Club Value: $100 Top Flight Badminton Club One-year free membership. Includes introductory lessons and club rackets are available. Top Flight Badminton Club Value: $50 The Joslyn Art Museum Two adult special exhibition passes. Expires 12/31/15. Joslyn Art Museum Value: $20 Dave & Buster’s Three $10 gift certificates, T-shirt, and water bottle. Dave & Buster’s, Inc. Value: $30 23

Moylan Iceplex Ten passes for public skating at Moylan Iceplex. Skate rentals included. Moylan Iceplex Value: $80 Film Streams One individual new membership to this nonprofit cinema dedicated to the presentation of film as an art and cultural form. Benefits include a half-price ($4.50) ticket to all films, 20% off concessions, advance purchase period for all special events and premieres, and Film Streams’ print newsletter and weekly email. Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater Value: $50 Lauritzen Gardens Four one-day general admission adult passes. Expires 5/8/16. Lauritzen Gardens Value: $40 Aksarben Cinema Movie night for two includes two admissions, two medium soft drinks, and two medium popcorns. Expires 8/8/15. Aksarben Cinema Value: $40

Online Auction www.biddingforgood.com/BTS Holiday Inn Downtown Omaha Gift certificate for a one night stay. Advanced reservations required, based on availability and blackout dates. Expires 5/8/16. Holiday Inn Downtown Omaha Value: $150 Gold’s Gym Certificate for a three-month membership to Gold’s Gym. Perfect for your student who’s home for the summer! Gold’s Gym Value: $150 CHI Wellness Center Punch card for 12 visits to the CHI Health Wellness Center at Lakeside. CHI Health Wellness Center at Lakeside Value: $112 Olympia Cycle Two gift certificates to be applied toward bike tune-ups. Expires 12/31/17. Olympia Cycle Value: $150 Quail Run Certificate for riding lessons. Expires 9/30/15. Quail Run Horse Centre Value: $100

Peak Performance Find your perfect running shoes at this popular store. Gift certificate expires 2/1/16. Friend of Brownell-Talbot Value: $50 Pilates Fitness Certificate for six pilates group sessions. Expires 5/30/16. Pilates Fitness Value: $210 Aksarben Suites Omaha One weekend night stay in two-room suite, including full breakfast buffet for two. Expires 5/8/16. Aksarben Suites Omaha Value: $100 Storm Chasers Game Four box tickets for a 2015 Storm Chasers home game. Excluded dates: games held in conjunction with special events, All-Star Home Run Derby, All-Star game, concerts, playoffs, and July 2 & 3. Expires 9/7/15. Omaha Storm Chasers Value: $52 Stone Creek Golf 18 holes of golf for two, includes cart. Valid Monday-Thursday only. Expires 3/6/16. Value: $67

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Online Auction www.biddingforgood.com/BTS Karma Yoga and Gear One month of unlimited yoga at Karma Yoga plus a yoga mat and water bottle. Karma Yoga Amy Stevens Value: $110 Creighton Basketball Memorabilia Book and newspaper signed by Doug McDermott. Ideal Images Value: Priceless Storm King Baseball Bat No. 14 Handmade baseball bat made from ash wood. Gary Gebhard Value: Priceless Beyond Golf Two half-hour sessions of golf (about nine holes each). Beyond Golf Value: $30 ReGal Photography One family portrait session and one 11x14” custom deluxe wall portrait. ReGal Photography Value: $200 Kelly’s Carpet Gift certificate. Expires 5/8/16. Kelly’s Carpet Omaha Value: $300

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House of J Gift certificate. House of J Value: $25 Large Photo Album Save those party memories in this large photo album from Rockbrook Camera. Rockbrook Camera Value: $20 Allens Home Store Gift certificate. Expires 8/8/15. Allens Home Value: $100 Decorative Silver Bowl This modern, decorative bowl will enhance your décor. Interior Design Firm Value: $127 Pucci’s Coupon for one free dog grooming. Pucci’s Value: $49 Address Stamper and Notecards PSA Essentials personalized address stamper with cute notecards that can be used with your new stamper. Christina Ramon; Mommy Widsom Value: $52

Online Auction www.biddingforgood.com/BTS Dundee Florist Inc. Gift certificate. Expires 12/31/15. Dundee Florist Value: $30 Overland Sheepskin Co. Gift card. Overland Sheepskin & Leather Value: $100 Clubhouse/Party Room Rental One full day rental of 7,000 square foot clubhouse located at Lakeside Hills Apartments (170th and Frances St). Great location for a graduation party, baby shower, or family gathering. Vacanti & Randazzo Companies Value: $500 Design Consultation Time Two hours of interior design consultation plus a design dream package for 35% off the retail price of your first custom order furniture piece and 25% off the retail price of any one item on our showroom floor. Plus a set of four handblown glass coasters. Expires 5/8/16. Interiors by Joan Value: $ 1,573 Ruuff Ten-day pass for Doggie Daycare, four-week puppy training course and one grooming session Ruuff Value: $330

Cottonwood Pet Resort Three-night lodging cabana and bath. Expires 5/8/16. Cottonwood Pet Resort Value: $125 Paradise Pet Suites Certificate for five nights of a suite and board. Expires 5/8/16. Paradise Pet Suites Value: $175 Champions Run - Brunch Sunday brunch for four people. Champion’s Run Value: $80 Brushi Two $25 gift cards to this European American restaurant. Brushi Value: $50 eCreamery Create your own half gallon of ice cream in your custom made flavor. Select from over 30 ice cream flavors and over 50 mix-in options. You can create your own flavor name and packaging, and either pick it up or have it shipped anywhere in the continental U.S. eCreamery Value: $60 Dolce Gift certificate. Dolcé Value: $50

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Online Auction www.biddingforgood.com/BTS Jams Grill & Bar Gift card. Jams Grill & Bar Value: $50 Pitch Pizzeria Gift card. Pitch Pizzeria Value: $50 Brazenhead Gift card. Brazen Head Irish Pub Value: $25 The Tea Smith Private tasting for ten at The Tea Smith. One to one and a half hours of discussion, education, and of course tasting some of the finest tea in the world! Expires 11/8/15. The Tea Smith Value: $120 Ponzu Sushi & Grill Gift card. Ponzu Sushi & Grill Value: $30 Sam and Louie’s New York Pizzeria Two $25 gift certificates. Expires 6/30/15. Sam & Louie’s New York Pizzeria Value: $50

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Bonefish Grill Three $25 certificates and one complimentary Bang Bang Shrimp card. Expires 10/15/15. Does not cover alcohol or gratuity. Bonefish Grill Value: $85 P.F. Chang’s Two $20 gift cards. P.F. Chang’s Value: $40 FirstWatch Café Gift certificate. Expires 8/11/15. Cutchall Management Co Value: $25 Sit Down Dinner from John Benker Catering Wow your friends with a gift certificate for a sit down dinner for six people. Not valid on weekends, in December, or on holidays. John Benker Catering Value: $300 Ted & Wally’s Five coupons for one free regular cone or dish. Ted & Wally’s Ice Cream Value: $20 Le Quartier Baking Co. Gift card. Le Quartier Baking Co. Value: $25

Online Auction www.biddingforgood.com/BTS Starbucks Coffee Houseblend Starbucks medium roast whole coffee beans and coffee tumbler. Starbuck’s Value: $37 Dante Ristorante Pizzeria Gift card. Dante Pizzeria Napoletana Value: $25 Biaggi’s Gift card. Biaggi’s Value: $25 Dundee Dell Gift card. Dundee Dell Value: $25 Edible Arrangements Certificate for 12-count chocolate covered fruit box. Expires 7/1/15. Edible Arrangements Value: $30 Kona Grill Gift certificate. Kona Grill Value: $25

Mula Mexican Kitchen & Tequileria Gift certificate for street-style Mexican cuisine inspired by the beauty and tradition of Mexican culture; comprehensive tequila bar rooted in authenticity and imagination. Mula Mexican Kitchen & Tequileria Value: $25 Pizza West Gift card. Pizza West Value: $25 Mangia Italiana Two $20 certificates. Mangia Italiana Value: $40 Voodoo Taco Gift card. Voodoo Taco Value: $25 Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar Gift card. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Value: $100 Brewsky’s Gift card. Brewsky’s Value: $50

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Online Auction www.biddingforgood.com/BTS Upstream Brewing Co. Gift card valid at either location. Must be redeemed in one visit. Upstream Brewing Company Value: $75 Charleston’s Restaurant Gift certificate. Charleston’s Restaurant Value: $25 Goldberg’s Gift card. A Friend of Brownell-Talbot Value: $30 The French Bulldog Gift card. A Friend of Brownell-Talbot Value: $40 Mark’s Restaurant Gift card. A Friend of Brownell-Talbot Value: $40 Salween Thai Gift certificate to one of Omaha’s most popular Thai restaurants, located on Saddle Creek. A Friend of Brownell-Talbot Value: $25

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Mama’s Pizza Gift card. A Friend of Brownell-Talbot Value: $25 Saigon Surface Two $50 gift cards. Saigon Surface Value: $100 Amazing Pizza Machine Gift card. Amazing Pizza Machine Value: $20 Le Peep Gift card. Le Peep Value: $25 Front and Center for May 30, 2015 Graduation Special parking and seating for this year’s graduation! Don’t worry about finding a place to park or saving enough seats so your entire family can enjoy the ceremonies. This package includes: - Eight reserved seats for Baccalaureate in the Swanson Auditorium - Two parking spaces in either the upper or lower parking lot - Eight reserved seats for the graduation ceremony.

Online Auction www.biddingforgood.com/BTS Grandparents Day Reserved Seating Six reserved seats in the Swanson Auditorium to watch your Lower School students’ Grandparents’ Day performance. A nice treat for those special grandparents. Out-of-Uniform Day – Grades K-12 Your student can pick an out-of-uniform day for his/her entire grade. Great for a birthday celebration! Some restrictions apply. Applies to the 2015-16 school year. Each grade level, K-12, will be available for bidding. Pick Your Locker – Grades 5-12 Your student can pick their locker for the 2015-16 school year! The student must pick a locker in the designated grade level section. Each grade level, 5-12, will be available for bidding.

Help us Learn to Serve! This pair of canvas shoes was designed by a client at Brownell-Talbot’s Service Learning parter: Youth Emergency Services (YES). Proceeds from this item will help ensure that BT students have the opportunity to partner with their peers and educators to make a difference in the lives of those at YES. Youth Emergency Services Value: Priceless

Help Us Learn to Serve! This pair of canvas shoes was designed by a creative youth at Brownell-Talbot’s service learning partner: Completely Kids. Proceeds from this item will help ensure that BT students have the opportunity to partner with peers and educators to make a difference in the lives of those at Completely Kids. Completely Kids Value: Priceless

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Online Auction- Exceptional Events All events will be available on the Bidding for Good website starting April 13. Those that do not sell-out prior to Gala will be available at Gala on May 8. Event dates are subject to change.

www.biddingforgood.com/BTS

Adults (401-405) 401 Pitch Perfect

402 Hollywood Bollywood

Enjoy an evening at the lovely Smith home catered by Pitch Pizzeria with help from Jams Bar & Grill. Be ready to be inspired by entertainment from the Upper School Choir and B-T’s contemporary a cappella group Pirate Radio! Chef Manny will prepare some of Pitch’s specialities with delicious additions from Jams Bar & Grill. After the sun goes down and the kids go home, it’s an open-mic night under the stars for the guests to jam together as long as the wonderful Pitch wines will allow! Bring your instrument and your voice, and leave your inhibitions at home!

Come for a night of be-dazzlement with fun festive colors. See the classic blend of east meets west with Indian foods and California wines. Be the star of the evening when you walk the Hollywood red carpet. Party with your friends with Bollywood music, Bhangra, DJ, Henna and above all laughter and joy. Date: Saturday, September 19, 2015 Location: Home of Pirzada Sattar and Fatima Basith

Cost: $50 per person Courtesy of: The Sattar and Khan Families Date: Saturday May 16, 2015 at 6 pm 403 Read Between the Wines Location: Home of Melanie and Jim Smith Sip delicious wines while exchanging your (complimentary valet parking provided) favorite book with friends at the Kotula home. Cost: $75 per person Courtesy of: The Smith Family Date: February, 2016 (exact date to be determined) Cost: $50 per person Courtesy of: Suzanne Kotula

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Online Auction- Exceptional Events www.biddingforgood.com/BTS

404 Singapore Bling

Let the good times roll! Come join and share your bling for a night of sushi, sake, and Singapore Sling (a custom signature drink created especially for this event). Experience the art of rolling sushi oneon-one at the home of Debbie and Brian Wood. Other appetizers will also be served with your favorite wine and of course dessert.

Kids and Families (406-414) 406 American Girl Doll Tea Party

Treat your little girl to an American Girl tea party. It will be an afternoon of learning etiquette, food, and fun. Make sure to bring your American Girl doll in her finest attire and don’t miss out on this great event. Date: Sunday, September 13, 2015 Location: Home of Katie and Ryan Sewell Restrictions: 15 girls. Current 2014-15 B-T students only

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2015 Location: Home of Debbie and Brian Wood Restrictions: 30 people

Cost: $50 per person Courtesy of: The Sewell Family 407 Show Me the Money Cost: $150 per person Ever wonder what the inside of a bank Courtesy of: The Wood Family vault looks like? Have you ever been on the other side of a teller booth to 405 Wine Pairing Event see what takes place when you run a The dinner will be held in the beautiful transaction? Visit the coin station and Preswick Wine Cellar at Omaha Country run coins through the coin counter, Club. This dinner will feature cocktails see some rare and unique money and and appetizer selections prior to a fivevisit the rooftop of the bank. American National Bank will be the top secret course meal. Paired with this delicious location for this action-packed 2-hour food is a flight of fabulous wines from the supervised event which includes lunch, Willetts’ personal cellar. Each couple will special treats, and plenty of fun. also receive an array of special treats to enjoy at home. Date: A Saturday in the fall of 2015 Location: American National Bank, Date: Saturday, January 23, 2016 7921 W Dodge Rd Location: Omaha Country Club Restrictions: Open to current 5th grade Restrictions: 12 people students Cost: $200 per person Courtesy of: Bill & Suellen Willett

Cost: $50 per child Courtesy of: The Kotouc and Vinci Families

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Online Auction- Exceptional Events www.biddingforgood.com/BTS

408 Dodgeball Tournament

It’s Game On 2015! New this year - the dodgeball tournament is open to boys and girls in grades 5-12. Students will sign up individually. Teams and brackets will be determined based on attendees. NonB-T friends (must also be grades 5-12) of students may also participate. Prizes and snacks provided.

410 May Day Play Day!

Date: Sunday, May 17, 1-4 pm Location: B-T Upper School Gym

Courtesy of: Bill Harrell and Bridget Collins 409 Fright Night Explore the haunts of Omaha and Council Bluffs with Mr. Hamel and Mr. Recker at 411 this annual spookfest. Date: TBD, October 2015 Grades: 7-9 for the 2015-16 school year

Cost: $125 per child Courtesy of: The Wood and Kotula Families

Enjoy a fun spring afternoon with other early childhood families. Children will delight in a petting zoo from LaRue’s Little Horse Ranch, games and treats from the ice cream truck! Date: May 1, 2016 Location: Brownell-Talbot Grades: Preschool-current JK (siblings are welcome to attend) Restrictions: Limit 15 families

Cost: $40 per family Courtesy of: The Davies and Welch Families Field Club Drive-In Movie Come join the fun with other B-T families at a swimming party while watching a family-friendly cartoon poolside. A burger/chicken finger buffet will be served poolside. Date: Sunday, August 23, 2015, 6-10 pm Location: Field Club Country Club Restrictions: 1 adult per family must attend event, limited to 50 people

Cost: $150 per family Courtesy of: The Music Family

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Online Auction- Exceptional Events www.biddingforgood.com/BTS

412 Zoo Aquarium Overnight

Spend the night with your friends “under the sea” in the Scott Aquarium at the Henry Doorly Zoo. Zoo campout leaders will meet you at 6:45 pm at the Zoo’s Main Gate to begin the fun! Those attending will enjoy a night hike, zoo games and activities, a visit by a zoo animal, a bedtime story with Mrs. NelsonKerrey, breakfast in the morning and complimentary zoo admission the day following the overnight.

413 Family Golf Outing and Indian Grill Dinner

An afternoon of golf at Stone Creek Golf Course followed by dinner at the Kumar family’s home. This event is limited to four foursomes, so sign up early! Date: September 26, 2015 Grades: Families of Current Kindergarten-4th Grade; siblings of other ages are welcome.

Cost: $200 per foursome Courtesy of: Lucy Ruf and Vivek Kumar Date: August 14, 2015 Location: Henry Doorly Zoo 414 B-T Skybox Grades: Current kindergarten - current Watch the Raiders in luxury — B-T style! 4th grade Your family will enjoy watching the Raider Restrictions: For every four children football team from the warmth of the attending the overnight, one parent James Middle and Upper School Library. must also attend. Siblings welcome to Enjoy pre-game food and festivities attend but must be at least four years through halftime then head to the old. Limit 60 people. bleachers to cheer the team to victory! Fans may come and go as long as they have their special VIP pass. All grade Cost: $75 per child/chaperone levels are welcome to join the fun! Courtesy of: The Combs, Couchonnal and Wagner Families Date: TBD fall 2015, 6 p.m. through halftime Location: James Middle and Upper School Library Restrictions: 10 families Cost: $200 per family Courtesy of: The Stuke Family, Bill Harrell, Bridget Collins, and Kami Landenberger

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Sponsor-a-Program www.biddingforgood.com/BTS Learn. Think. Act. Lead. These are more than words at Brownell-Talbot School. They speak to the unique educational journey our school provides – one that celebrates the mind and talents, the dreams and future of every student, and the people and communities they touch. Through Sponsor-a-Program, you can donate to some of the most important needs of the School – academics, athletics, and the arts. Your support can help us continue to strive for excellence in the lives of our students. Donations from multiple individuals to support each program are welcomed. Your donation may be tax deductible as allowed by law. Brownell-Talbot will honor all donations up to programmatic budget limits set by the Board of Trustees. You may indicate on the card which grade level(s) you wish to support. Recognition in programs as appropriate. Academics: 601: 602: 603: 604: 605: 606: 607: 608: 609: 610: 611: 612: 613:

Scholarships Robotics Technology Yakking Raiders Mathletes Academic Decathlon Libraries Field Trips and Retreats MS Quiz Bowl Chess Faculty Enrichment Honor a Teacher or Staff Member Other of Your Choice

Athletics: 614: Football 615: Basketball 616: Cheerleading

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617: 618: 619: 620: 621: 622:

Volleyball Track & Field Swimming US Tennis US Golf US – Soccer, Cross Country, Softball/Baseball

Arts:

Musicals and Plays Rally for the Arts Choral Visual Arts Band/Orchestra

623: 624: 625: 626: 627

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Live Auction Guidelines Each bidder is assigned a bid number. The bidder is responsible for all bids made when his/her number is raised and is verified by the auctioneer. Please do not let other bidders use your bid card. If you are the successful bidder, an auction volunteer will present a Live Auction bid sheet for your signature, deliver it to the cashier for processing and return with your invoice. See Receiving Your Merchandise on page 7. For the Sponsor-a-Program auction items Brownell-Talbot appreciates your support and will honor your donations in keeping with the programmatic budgets approved by the Board of Trustees. We will apply contributions beyond any program’s budget to other programs or initiatives needing support.

Scott Moore – Gala Auctioneer Returning for another year as the Brownell-Talbot Gala live auctioneer, Scott Moore is a licensed Nebraska real estate sales professional and a certified auctioneer. He leads World Group’s auction unit. World Group is a full service commercial real estate company headquartered in Omaha. Scott is an energetic community supporter and has served on the boards of many prominent Omaha not-for-profit organizations including the Strategic Air & Space Museum, Prevent Blindness Nebraska, Douglas County Fair Board and the Brownell-Talbot Alumni Council among others. Scott’s B-T roots run deep. He is a B-T graduate (‘84) as are his brother Andy (’89) and sister-in-law Shelby Wells Moore (’88). His mother, Dian Jones Warren, graduated from the School in 1956.

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Live Auction Items For ease of navigation, this Table of Contents is interactive. Just click on an item listing to be taken directly to that item.

1: Sponsor Scholarships......................................................................... 3 9 2: Cocktail Service For Your Table During the Live Auction......... 40 3: A Year of Pampering.......................................................................... 4 1 4: Experience Provisions By The Grey Plume.................................. 42 5: Sponsor Girls Sports.......................................................................... 43 6: 2016 Ryder Cup.................................................................................. 44 7: Sponsor Speech Team....................................................................... 45 8: Pac-Man Game Table........................................................................ 46 9: Bling From Mark Edward, Private Jeweller................................ 47 10: Sponsor STEM/Robotics...................................................................48 11: Steamboat Springs Townhome...................................................... 49 12: Happy Hollow Parking....................................................................... 50 13: Sponsor Faculty Enrichment.......................................................... 5 1 14A & 14B: Jun Kaneko Ceramic Art.................................................. 52 15: Sponsor Fine Arts............................................................................... 53 16: 2016 Kentucky Derby Package...................................................... 54 17: Sponsor Boys Sports......................................................................... 55 18: Two-Year Lease on Your Choice of a Jeep Wrangler, Lincoln MKC, or Lincoln MKZ Hybrid............................................. 56 19: Underwood Parking.......................................................................... 57 20. Dinner with New Head of School Kristi Gibbs........................... 58 21: Taylor Swift Concert Package........................................................ 59 22: Sponsor Your Choice........................................................................ 60

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Item #1 Sponsor Scholarships

Change the life of a promising young person! Your sponsorship will help provide the background of excellence that will be the cornerstone of a successful life. The Brownell-Talbot Scholarship Committee selects recipients based on both academic performance and financial need. Your donation directly supports the scholarship program. In the 2014-15 academic year 95 students received tuition assistance. The average assistance was approximately $10,000 per student. Tuition ranges from $6,100-$19,650. Together ‑ and with your support — we can make a difference!

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Item #2 Cocktail Service for Your Table During the Live Auction

Enjoy cocktail service at your table during the live auction. Our bar will close during this section of our program, so here’s your chance… What’s your cocktail of choice? Scotch-on-the-rocks? Martini, shaken not stirred? Manhattan? The special cocktails you and your table guests enjoy are yours for the asking when you purchase this package featuring personalized service and complimentary cocktails for up to two rounds during the live auction.

To ensure premium service for our winners, we have a limited number of these packages available. Bid early to win!

Be assured that wine will remain on every table.

Courtesy of Friends of Brownell-Talbot School

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Item #3 A Year of Pampering

Treat yourself —or your beautiful bride — to a year of pampering! Every month enjoy flowers, chocolate, the hair salon, a manicure and pedicure, and a few hours of concierge or babysitting service. Every month for a full year! And that’s not all! This special package also includes: • A $1,000 gift card to She-La’s • A session with a She-La style consultant over lunch catered by Market Basket • An original Stella McCartney handbag Look and feel beautiful, knowing that when mom is happy, everyone is happy.

Courtesy of: • Stella McCartney • Market Basket • Blooms Floral Shop • La Charlotte-Caniglia Pastries • Chill Body • Emily Kerr, ‘07, Omaha Concierge Diva (OCD) • Bungalow 8, with special thanks to Mike Skradis & Eric Burden • Friends of Brownell-Talbot School

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Item #4 Experience Provisions By The Grey Plume Provisions, Midtown Crossing, Omaha Indulge in an evening of “innovative cuisine on the forefront of modern culinary art” with Chef Clayton Chapman at Provisions by The Grey Plume. Enjoy hosting a private event with a five-course tasting menu with wine pairings for 20 friends at one of Omaha’s newest additions — Provisions by The Grey Plume. Chef Chapman will visit with your guests as his staff prepares your meal in the Provisions educational kitchen. Each guest will enjoy a small gift bag of the local, house-made specialties available at Provisions Artisan Grocers — charcuterie, jams & preserves, mustards, cheeses from local creameries; cosmetics from Black Iris Botanicals; ceramic serving pieces by local artist, Dan Toberer; and house-roasted coffee and espresso.

The dinner date is based on availability and mutually determined by the winner and The Grey Plume. Booking is best done at least one month in advance.  Included in this remarkable package: • Five-course tasting menu paired with fine wines at Provisions by The Grey Plume • Presentation by Chef Clayton Chapman • Opus One with one course of your meal • Gift bag for each guest • 20 guests Please note that the tax will be paid, but the gratuity is not included.

Courtesy of Provisions by The Grey Plume and friends of Brownell-Talbot School

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Item #5 Sponsor Girls Sports Volleyball • Basketball • Tennis • Golf • Cheerleading •Track & Field • Softball Cross Country • Swimming • Soccer At Brownell-Talbot our athletes learn teamwork, honesty, persistence, respect, and responsibility. In addition to learning the techniques and tactics of the game, they develop lifelong friendships and have fun while working hard to accomplish their goals. Team victories this year include: • Cheerleaders were runner-up in Class C-2 non-tumbling division, • Volleyball placed third in the conference tournament • Girls golf placed fourth at districts In addition our junior high B Team captured the PAL League basketball championship. Photos courtesy of Jason Bartz.

Show your Raider Pride by supporting our girls’ teams!

Recognition noted in the sports program and activities banquet program.

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Item #6 2016 Ryder Cup Chaska, Minnesota See the Americans finally take the Europeans! In 2016, Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota will host the 41st Ryder Cup — one of the most spirited, exciting, and compelling events in all of golf. In its 84 years of history, this prestigious international competition has involved the greatest players in the world and generated some of the most memorable moments in sports. Be there as your favorite golfers compete for the Ryder Cup! • 4 tickets/2 days in International Pavilion • Private access to the Club House • Access to food and drinks •

September 2016 (dates to be determined)

Courtesy of Friends of Brownell-Talbot School

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Item #7 Sponsor Speech Team

The Yakking Raiders have won 13 straight district championships and hold 6 state champion titles. They also have 10 consecutive years of winning the conference championship. In March the Yakking Raiders brought home another honor as the runners up at the state championship. Our Jr. Yakking Raiders program helps Middle School students build confidence and skills for classroom presentations, public speaking, and leadership roles while inspiring them for Upper School. All B-T students in this program learn skills that prepare them for college and life.

“I think forensics and debating in high school is most valuable training whether for politics, the law, business or for service on community committees such as the PTA and the League of Women Voters . . . . I wish we had a good deal more speech training and competition in our educational institutions than we do now.” - John F. Kennedy

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Item #8 Pac-Man Game Table

Retrofit your game night! If you love a classic arcade game, you’ll flip for the Pac-Man Arcade Machine Cocktail Table. It comes packed with 13 retro arcade favorites: • Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, and Pac-Mania • Galaga and Galaga 88 • Rally X • Mappy • Xevious • Galaxian • Rolling Thunder • Bosconian, Dragon Spirit, and Dig Dug! They’re just like you’d find in your favorite arcade, with upgraded 19” diagonal LCD, authentic arcade controls and commercial grade construction. Wood grain. Plugs into an AC outlet.

Courtesy of Friends of Brownell-Talbot School

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Item #9 Bling From Mark Edward, Private Jeweller

Prepare to Bling! … with this stunning 18kt White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring featuring a 2.31ct. pear-faceted natural emerald, of medium to medium-dark, very, very, slightly bluish green color. The emerald is framed by a single row of 21 round melee diamonds. The ring shank is trimmed with three rows of melee diamonds, 17on each side, divided into three rows. Diamonds average VS clarity and G-H color and equal 0.87cttw. Can be sized.

This ring is a classic, yet striking, work of art and a perfect centerpiece to your jewelry collection.

Courtesy of Mark Edward, Private Jeweller

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Item #10 Sponsor STEM/Robotics Science • Technology • Engineering • Math At Brownell-Talbot we champion STEM education. The skills and knowledge in each discipline are essential for success as a student. They are also essential for success as an adult in our 21st century complex and innovation-driven society. STEM is an interdisciplinary and applied approach that is coupled with hands-on, problem-based learning. Robotics is offered in MS and US and this year three B-T teams qualified for the World Robotics tournament. The Competition Math Team placed first in the UNL Math Day — its sixth consecutive state mathematics title. Our winner in the Pi Day contest can recite 775 digits of Pi from memory! Won’t you join us as a STEM champion?

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Item #11 Steamboat Springs Townhome Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Enjoy a Rocky Mountain high in Colorado with this week-long stay in a beautifully decorated, fully furnished home in Steamboat Springs. Sleeps up to 10 - Master bedroom with private bath, 3 additional bedrooms (including bunk area) with 2 1/2 additional baths. Complete kitchen, washer/dryer, BBQ grill, wireless, granite countertops, heated driveway, DIRECTV, and large flat screen TV, DVD and Wii game/family room. This house is perfect for both adults and children who love everything about Steamboat in either the summer or winter, with privacy for a couples getaway or room enough for a fun family ski trip. Availability subject to holiday limitations and coordination with owner.

Courtesy of Tim & Traci Harrison, MSFS, CFP, CIMA, ChFC, AEP Harrison Financial Services

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Item #12 Happy Hollow Parking

Save time, avoid being drenched on the rainy days and stay warmer on the cold days with your own personal, reserved parking space (in the front row, naturally). Win this bid and you will have (or your student will have) a VIP parking place for the 2015-2016 school year.

Your Name Here!

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Item #13 Sponsor Faculty Enrichment

Dedicated, caring teachers are the heart of quality education. To become and stay an expert teacher, however, requires more than just commitment and compassion. A lifetime of teaching demands a lifetime of learning – of continually building skills and knowledge, cultivating best practices and mastering the potential of new technology. At Brownell-Talbot, we are investing in our teachers and their professional enrichment by providing them with essential opportunities to keep learning and growing. We hope you will support us by sponsoring Faculty Enrichment at Gala. Your contributions will help fund continuing education for our teachers, equipping them with the leading-edge skills and expertise to prepare your children for a promising future.

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Items #14 A & 14B Jun Kaneko Ceramic Art Enhance or begin your art collection with an original Jun Kaneko, exclusively offered at the Brownell-Talbot Gala Live Auction!  

Untitled, Wall Slab Hand built and glazed ceramics 29.5”h x 22”w x 2.5”d

A true Omaha treasure, Jun Kaneko’s artistic genius is world-renowned and his works are featured in more than 70 museums. He is best known for his ceramic artwork and Dangos which have earned him special recognition for public art installations, his designs for operatic performances like The Magic Flute and Madame Butterfly, and his founding of KANEKO — a non-profit cultural organization that explores and encourages the process of creativity.  Enjoy an original from one of our community’s most celebrated artists and cultural catalysts. Each piece of signed, original art is sold separately and includes: • • • •

Untitled, Oval 2014 Hand built and glazed ceramics 21”h x 26”w x 3”d

A Meet the Artist experience (for the entire family) A studio tour (for the entire family) A collection of Kaneko art books A museum catalog

Note: A portion of your purchase of this artwork will support Brownell-Talbot.

Starting bids: $6,000 for each piece. Courtesy of Jun Kaneko, Kaneko Studio Our Special Thanks to Troia Schonlau

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Item #15 Sponsor Fine Arts Choral • Instrumental • Theater • Visual

Just as there are no limits to creativity, the opportunities for Brownell-Talbot students to develop and express their creativity are also boundless. The list of student achievements is growing every year! B-T students enjoy a remarkable range of fine arts activities from art in the classroom to theater/stage opportunities for all grade levels. Choral music, band, and orchestra; plays, musicals, and visual arts; Pirate Radio, Thespian Society, and Rally for the Arts. Our students are earning individual and group honors and accolades in addition to learning such life-long skills as patience, confidence, discipline, creativity and expression. Recognition in performance programs.

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Item #16 2016 Kentucky Derby Package Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky Saddle-up for the race to bid. The Kentucky Derby is the first jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown, and this exclusive package takes you there on Saturday May 7, 2016 for an experience of a lifetime with seating in the club level, access to special tent parties, and airfare and lodging included. • 6 CLUB HOUSE tickets to Kentucky Derby • Flight Vouchers • Hotel Stay for 2 nights • Limousine to and from • Custom-Made Derby Hats for women • Gift for each guest • Access to food & drink • Access to Tent Parties

This Kentucky Derby, whatever it is—a race, an emotion, a turbulence, an explosion—is one of the most beautiful ... and satisfying things I have ever experienced.” — John Steinbeck

Courtesy of Friends of Brownell-Talbot School

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Item #17 Sponsor Boys Sports Football • Basketball • Tennis • Golf • Track & Field • Soccer • Baseball Cross Country • Swimming

From learning the skills for the game to learning skills for life, these boys end their season as winners. Victories this year include: the football team winning its homecoming game against a tough opponent, the swim team won its home relay meet, the tennis team placed 14th out of 26 teams in Class B at the state tournament and a junior placed in two events at the state swim meet. B-T athletes received all conference, district, and state recognition in tennis, basketball and football. Recognition noted in the sports program and activities banquet program.

Photos courtesy of Jason Bartz.

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Item #18 Two-Year Lease on Your Choice of a Jeep Wrangler, Lincoln MKC, or Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Everyone, start your engines … and bid to win a two-year lease on one of three vehicles. Is sporty your style? The red Jeep Wrangler is for you. Looking for luxury? Then it’s the black Lincoln MKC. Want to be eco-friendly? Check-out the white Hybrid Lincoln MKZ. Bid to win and you’ll have your choice! Lease terms for each of these vehicles involves: • 24 months/21,000 miles • Sales tax included in auction • License and registration fees are extra

Jeep Wrangler

Lincoln MKC

(Red)

(Black)

Lincoln MKZ (White)

Courtesy of Woodhouse Auto Our Special Thanks to the Pittack Family

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Item #19 Underwood Parking

Do you or does someone you love have too much to carry? Maybe a pile of books, or that precious science fair project? Is this the convenience that you or your Upper School student could benefit from? If so, this spot is for you! Reserve your own parking spot in the Underwood parking lot for the year 20152016 and forget the hassle of searching for a parking space” 

Your Name Here!

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Item #20 Dinner with New Head of School Kristi Gibbs

Share an evening of dinner and conversation with Kristi Gibbs! We look forward to welcoming Dr. Kristi Gibbs as our new Head of School this summer. While Kristi has been taking every opportunity to meet and talk with our school community, this dinner at Mahogany Prime Steak House is a wonderful occasion for you and your guests to support our School while hearing more from Kristi about her previous work and the insights she will bring to Brownell-Talbot. 

Included in your package: • A

$1,000 gift certificate to Mahogany Steak House

• Dinner

with Kristi Gibbs on a date to be mutually agreed upon

Courtesy of Brownell-Talbot School and Friends of Brownell-Talbot School

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Item #21 Taylor Swift Concert Package

Treat your favorite Taylor Swift fan to this amazing concert package – an experience they will always remember! Included in your package: • 4 Club Seats to the October 10, 2015 Taylor Swift Concert at the Omaha Century Link Center • Day-of-concert hairstyling at Russell’s ($250 gift certificate) • Pre-concert dinner at Pitch ($250 gift certificate) • Concert snacks at the Century Link ($150 gift card) • Parking included!

Courtesy of Friends of Brownell-Talbot School

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Item #22 Sponsor Your Choice This may be the end of the auction, but for the students and faculty, it’s just the beginning ‑ thanks to your generosity! Your support allows us to continue building on our legacy of excellence in academics, activities and the arts. Take a moment to honor that special faculty or staff member or pick a program and amount at the level of your choice. You know firsthand the opportunities a Brownell-Talbot education can offer and how that opens doors to a bright future. Your generosity helps insure BrownellTalbot School’s excellence will live on. There is no better way to give back than to improve the lives of others.

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“What I like about Gala is the deepening of existing relationships and the strengthening and forming of new ones.” - Brownell parent and Gala volunteer

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Silent Auction

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Silent Auction Guidelines The silent auction is conducted in writing, using bid sheets. Bid sheets include the name and description of each item, minimum or opening bid, and specified incremental increases. To make a bid, write your name and bid number on the line indicating the amount you are willing to pay. Please note: Although bidding must begin at the posted minimum, you may “jump” to higher amounts — you need not fill in every single line. Just sign your bid number and name on the line of the highest amount you are willing to pay. Each new bid must exceed the previous bid by at least the minimum increase (as stated on the bid sheet) in order to be valid. Watch for the “Buy it Now” option on many items. Sign your bid number on this spot and the bidding ends. You are the winning bidder! Joint bids are permissible, however, the bid must be listed under one name and bid number only. The winning bidder will make a single payment and inform the School of the names of all parties to be listed as winning bidders.

Important Notice! The Exceptional Events and Student Projects categories will close at 7:30 p.m. All other categories will close at 7:40 p.m. Closing times will be prominently posted and announced. No further bidding is accepted once the closing time is announced. Volunteers are instructed to remove the bid sheets immediately and take the to the cashier for processing. Your cooperation is appreciated.

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Silent Auction Categories Super Silent — 100s (Closes at 7:40 p.m.).................................................45 Super Silent items are the best and most spectacular of our silent auction items.

Anything and Everything — 200s (Closes at 7:40 p.m.)........................47

A little of this, a little of that. This category has a wide variety of items — from restaurant and spa gift certificates to artwork, home décor and something for him, her and the kids.

Student Projects — 300s (Closes at 7:30 p.m.).......................................52 These very special items were created especially for you by Brownell-Talbot students.

Exceptional Events — 400s (Closes at 7:30 p.m.)..................................55

You’ll find a delightful selection of memorable events for everyone in this category: parties for kids and adults.

Family Baskets — 500s (Closes at 7:40 p.m.)..........................................62

Thirty-two awesome baskets for you to choose from. Stuffed full of goodies, there are baskets that are practical or luxurious or just plain fun.

Sponsor-a-Program — 600s (Closes at 7:40 p.m.)................................66 When you Sponsor-a-Program at Brownell-Talbot you ensure that students will continue to participate in valued activities and traditions. This is a great way to support those activities that are special to your family.

Late but Great — 700s (Closes at 7:40 p.m.).............................See insert A terrific collection of items that were donated after the print deadline. They may be late, but they are great! A list of the Late but Great category will appear in the addendum to this catalog that you will be available at Gala on May 8.

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Super Silent 101

Johnston Portrait Studio This package includes a 20”x24”canvas masterpiece portrait — location can be either your home or studio session (Omaha). No cash value, no exchanges. Johnston Portrait Studio Value: $1,750

107 Brunello Cucinelli

A light pink textured leather clutch from their spring ‘15 collection. Brunello Cucinelli Value: $ 1,885

108 Nan C.

Gift certificate. Nan C. Value: $750

102 Real Mink Vest

Real mink fur vest (appraisal included). Fantasia Fur Value: $1,900

109 Kontempo Salon

Gift certificates for: facial with Tasha, makeup session with Kate, and haircut, color and style with Kirby. Three products: Voya anti-aging moisturizer, Unite Texturiza spray, and Unite 7 Seconds detangler. Expires 5/1/16. Kontempo Value: $524

103 Creighton Basketball Memorabilia

Large and small Creighton basketballs signed by Doug McDermott. Ideal Images Value: Priceless

104 Fear Ameer

Any Husker fan will love this piece of Husker memorabilia - a football autographed by Ameer Abdullah. A Friend of Brownell-Talbot Value: Priceless

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Sterling Silver and Black Rhodium Moonstone Necklace 14 KWG and sterling silver-black rhodium 42” multi shape moonstone ball bead necklace. Borsheims Value: $ 2,025

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Abraham Catering Catered dinner for 12 from Abraham Catering. Includes full bar and dinner wine. Excludes rental items. Not valid on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, or the month of December. Expires 5/1/16. Abraham Catering Inc. Value: $750

105 The Clothier’s Daughter Gift certificate. The Clothier’s Daughter Value: $500

106 The Linen Gallery

Gift certificate. Expires 5/1/16. The Linen Gallery Value: $500

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Ned’s Horticulture Add beautiful color to your landscape for spring of 2016. Ned’s Horticulture will install 350 tulips in pre-existing beds this fall. Choose from a color combination of purple, pink and white or red, yellow and orange. 117 Ned’s Horticulture and Landscapes, LLC Value: $500 Braces Omaha Custom teeth bleaching at Braces Omaha and Sonicare toothbrush. Braces Omaha Value: $500

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Bottega Veneta Black leather Bottega Veneta handbag with exotic skin trim. Bottega Veneta Value: $ 3, 800

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Champions Run $1,500 initiation fee for a Social Membership Champion’s Run Value: $ 1,500

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Christel’s Gift card to Christel’s, a premier source of women’s fashion in Omaha for over thirty years, where customers’ personal style and attention remain top priorities. Whether the occasion is a night out, a business meeting, a day in the city, or a quiet evening at home, you can always

find the perfect item or outfit among Christel’s large selection of contemporary designers. Christel’s Value: $ 1, 000 Creighton Basketball Memorabilia Shirt and picture signed by Doug McDermott. Ideal Images Value: Priceless

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Modern Art Piece This 24” x 36” piece is titled Parasite Collection. The medium is an oil-based acrylic glaze, acrylic pigment suspended in glaze. R24 Studios is home to artist Cody Brown. Visit R24studios.com to learn more about the artist and his work. R24 Studios LLC Value: $ 1,795

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Laurie and Charles Step into a commissioned portrait by Laurie and Charles, whose award-winning photographs hang in distinguished homes throughout the country. Your family photo shoot will occur in their Old Market photo studio. Laurie and Charles will creatively consult on wardrobe and portrait design to make your 15”x15” museum piece truly unique. Value: $ 1 500

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Anything & Everything 201 "The Prize"

Beautifully matted and framed poster of a bear in a stream with his prize - a fish. Picture by Thomas D. Mangelsen. Total dimensions are approximately 27"x 39". Images of Nature - Thomas Mangelsen Value: $175

202 Vase

206 Early to Bed

Santa Maria Novella bubble bath, liquid soap, potpourri, and wax tablets (drawer liners). A great spa-like retreat. Early to Bed Value: $259

207 Sam and Louie's New York Pizzeria

Two $25 gift certificates. Expires 6/30/15. Sam & Louie's New York Pizzeria Value: $50

A stunning lead-cut crystal vase sure to enhance any décor. Regal Awards Value: $143 208 Construction Theme Party Box A complete package of items for the perfect construction-themed party, 203 Black Silk Bracelet with Moonstone including; tableware, favors, decorations, Delicate black silk and a bright milky stationary, candies, and construction moonstone ringed in gold combine to worker hats and vests. create an incredibly sophisticated bracelet. Oriental Trading Company 14 Karat Value: $223 Value: $80

204 Mama's Pizza

Gift card. A Friend of Brownell-Talbot Value: $25

205 Dooney & Burke

209 Camping Backpack

Brown leather satchel-style handbag with 210 gold accents. Includes two front zip pockets, several interior pockets of different sizes, and optional shoulder strap. Ms. Barb Olsen, Science Faculty Value: $298

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Osprey green backpack perfect for camping. Backwoods Value: $50 Zoo Fun! This basket includes a variety of zoo products and 4 adult day passes, 4 stingray beach passes, 4 adult IMAX theater tickets, and 8 ride passes. Summer fun made easy! Henry Doorly Zoo Value: $150

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Saigon Surface Two $50 gift cards. Saigon Surface Value: $100

212 Winter Park Getaway

216 "Frozen" Theme Party Box

Enjoy a 2-night stay in a King Parlor Suite at the Winter Park Mountain Lodge. The lodge is located directly across from the ski resort and includes an indoor pool, 217 hot tubs and underground parking. Package also includes a $50 food and beverage credit to the Moffat Station Restaurant and Microbrewery. Winter Park has many year-round activities - a 218 perfect getaway any time of year. Check out winterparkhotel.com. Winter Park Mountain Lodge Arun Agarwal, ‘94 Value: $300

A complete package of items to have a successful Frozen-themed party, including: party favors, candy, Olaf pinata, invitations and thank you notes, tableware and decorations. Oriental Trading Company Value: $250 M's Pub Gift card. M's Pub Value: $50 Charcoal Gray Clutch Wrap This can be worn as stylish scarf or wrap. Includes secure zipper pockets. Sholdit Value: $30

213 The Player's Club

219 Lark Blow Dry Studio

214 Lexus of Omaha

220 Gramercy

Four rounds of golf. Anytime Mondays through Thursdays. No holidays. The Players Club Value: $340

Gift certificate for a complete detail. Expires 12/31/15. Lexus of Omaha Value: $250

Certificate for one blowout session plus product samples. Expires 8/1/15. Lark Blow Dry Studio Value: $40

Gift card and tote bag. Gramercy Value: $50

215 Lindley Clothing Gift Card Gift certificate. Lindley Clothing Stores Value: $300

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Anything & Everything 221 Wellness Basket

225 Happy Hollow Country Club

222 Handmade Knitted Wrap

226 Certificate for a Painting from LDG

This basket has all the products to help you relax and be well. Includes certificates for two 60-minute massages, glass Takeya water bottle, orange and lemon essential oils, reusable heat pack, and Sombra roll-on soothing gel. Essentials Family Chiropractic & Wellness Value: $220

Mrs. Aileen Zeigler, B-T Faculty Value: $100

Tote bag filled with insulated wine bag and Stone Cellars cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, three Titleist golf balls, HHC baseball cap, two Franklin Covey pens, HHC travel mug, two microfiber towels, and HHC bottle opener and key ring. Happy Hollow Country Club Value: $150

Designs Artist and painter Levi Grosskopf creates amazing paintings. View samples of his work on his Facebook page - LDG Designs. LDG Designs Value: $300

223 Megalodon Shark Tooth

An awesome 4 and 5/16" megalodon shark tooth with serrated edges. Nice black bourlette. All natural, no repairs, as recovered by a diver in Georgia. Estimated to be 2-14 million years old. Blue Heron Antiques Value: Priceless

224 Mink Hattie Bag

227 Wisconsin Badgers Adidas Men's Jacket

This is a hat repurposed into a mink purse. Hattie Bags are the creation of Barbara Trotter Collins, Ms.Collins' sisterin-law. The purses have been seen on 228 the red carpet at Houston Fashion Week as well as special occasions such as weddings, debutante balls, and fun evenings out. These are all one-of-a-kind creations. Ms. Bridget Collins, Head of Middle School Value: $300

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and Pant Set Gray mesh hooded tracksuit with soft lining and zip pockets. The ideal gift for the diehard Badgers fan! Hauff Sporting Goods Value: $120 Garment District Gift card and tote bag. Garment District Value: $50

Anything & Everything 229 Dundee Dell

Two $25 gift cards. Take the family! Dundee Dell Value: $50

230 The Afternoon

Necklace The Afternoon at Midtown Crossing Value: $

231 Dante Ristorante Pizzeria

Gift card. Dante Pizzeria Napoletana Value: $25

232 Robert Max Opticians

234 Leather Wrap Bracelet with Crystals

The unique pairing of tan leather and sparkling gold and silver crystals makes this a wonderfully versatile bracelet that can dress up or down any outfit. 14 Karat Value: $50

235 Decorative Mirror

A mirror to jazz up any room. Leonardo's Art and Prints Value: $75

236 Gourmet Food Gift Basket

Includes: Seven grain pasta, extra virgin olive oil, tomato based bruschetta pesto and more specialty sauces. Chefˆ2 Value: $85

Porsche Design men's sunglass titanium front with carbon fiber temples. Gray solid tint with backside anti-reflective coating. 100% UV could be used for prescription. 237 Tucker Tweed Handbag Robert Max Opticians Textured leather handbag in the classic Value: $610 black and cream color combination with Tucker Tweed equestrian logo. Robert Max Opticians 233 Also includes interior zipper pocket and Marc Jacobs women's sunglass with navy additional smaller pockets. front and tortoise temples. 100% UV filter Regg & Wally's Tack & Saddlery can be used for prescription. Value: $250 Robert Max Opticians Value: $420 238 MindWare Activities This STEM-building basket includes KEVA catapult, Q-BA-mazing Big Box, Pattern Play 3D, KEVA Brain Builders, Extreme Dot to Dot, and Mystery Mosaics. MindWare Value: $120

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Anything & Everything 239 Night Out

243 Lia Sophia Signature Necklace

Package includes an evening stay in a king suite, complimentary breakfast, valet parking, welcome gift, and complimentary drinks in the lounge before the show. Includes two tickets to a show at the Orpheum, which will be determined by events for the 2015-16 season and the 244 dates of your stay. Celebrate a special birthday or anniversary. Hotel Deco XV Arun Agarwal, ‘94 Value: $400

240 Swarovski Necklace

This simple but stunning necklace will compliment any outfit. Lois Gearhart Wohlner, ‘49 Value: $60

241 Men’s Necktie

A beautiful custom-made lavender “bling” tie – great for a special occasion night out! A Friend of Brownell-Talbot Value: $50

242 Topaz Earrings

Elegant topaz earrings that catch the light beautifully. The Clothier's Daughter Value: $200

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Three tiered plates in brilliant silver make this an eye-catching piece that would go with any outfit. A Friend of Brownell-Talbot Value: $98 Nothing Bundt Cakes Take home this cake tonight for a late night snack or an early Mother's Day treat. Nothing Bundt Cakes Value: $30

245 ConAgra

This large basket is filled with terrific ConAgra food and cooking items. Stock your pantry or a local food pantry! ConAgra, Inc. Value: $125

246 Vietnam War Memorial

This stunning photo of the Vietnam War Memorial was taken by Angela B. Pan of Virginia. This framed print would be a wonderful addition to any office or den. Gallery Printing Value: $500

247 Beach Scene

This beautiful, serene beach picture was taken by Angela B. Pan of Virginia. Its modern frame and mat adds to the beauty. Gallery Printing Value: $500

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A one-of-a-kind 13 x 13 handpainted canvas frame complete with a photo of the class of 2029. Class of 2029 - Mrs. Mayo’s Preschool JK Stars are out of this World An adorable platter adorned with stars, planets, and tiny astronauts fingerprinted by the children. Class of 2028 – Mrs. Melilli’s JK JK Jewels in B-T’s Crown An adorable platter adorned in a fairy tale theme depicting princes and princesses. Class of 2028 - Mrs. Nelson’s JK Gardening Container and Summer Bling A large clay pot decorated by the kindergarten class will be perfect in your backyard for container gardening. Enjoy the summer bling and fun contained inside too. Class of 2027 - Mrs. Hiley’s Kindergarten Gardening Container and Summer Bling A large clay pot decorated by the kindergarten class will be perfect in your backyard for container gardening. Enjoy the summer bling and fun contained inside too. Class of 2027 - Mrs. Ping’s Kindergarten

306 Wood Cut Kandinsky

Each student painted their circular piece of wood in the style of Wassily Kandinsky. Michael Schmidt, a first grade grandparent, cut and assembled it for the class. Class of 2026 – Mrs. Baker’s First Grade

307 Wood Cut Kandinsky

Each student painted their circular piece of wood in the style of Wassily Kandinsky. Michael Schmidt, a first grade grandparent, cut and assembled it for the class. Class of 2026 - Ms. Krajicek’s First Grade 308 Better Together A lovely photo of Mrs. Dudley’s second grade students’ hands in the shape of a heart. Framed and ready to enjoy. Class of 2025 – Mrs. Dudley’s Second Grade 308 Better Together A lovely photo of Mrs. Flowers’/Mrs. Schinzel’s second grade students’ hands in the shape of a heart. Framed and ready to enjoy. Class of 2025 - Mrs. Flowers/ Mrs. Schinzel’s Second Grade 309 Star Burst Wood shapes individually painted by Mrs. Petrulis’ students and arranged in a star burst pattern. Class of 2024 – Mrs. Petrulis’ Third Grade

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Student Projects Checkmate 315 Each of Mrs. Comer’s students worked to create this timeless chess set. Class of 2023 – Mrs. Comer’s Fourth Grade 312 Checkmate Each of Mrs. Obermoller’s students worked to create this timeless chess set. Class of 2023 - Mrs. Obermoller’s Fourth Grade 316 313 Starry Night Each student created a painted square piece of ‘Starry Night’ by Vincent van Gogh. The squares are assembled in this framed mural. Students: Alyssa Batcheler, Nila Chandramouli, Quinn Constantino, Janeilya Davis, Allie Froendt, Alex Gittens, Elle Harris, Chloe Hedlund, Olivia Hovey, Maxwell Jensen, Camille Kotouc, Akshay Mehta, Lia Murray, Kate Ohnoutka, Josh Randolph, Maia Su, 317 Andrew Vinci, Gabe Whitten. Class of 2022 – Fifth Grade 314 The Great Wave Each student created a painted square piece of ‘The Great Wave’ by Hokusai. The squares are assembled in this framed mural. Students: Jack Cenovic, Molly Clark, Gigi Crumbley, Georgia Drew, Lleyton Gill, Karl Grafelman, Riley Hawkins, Megan Hollis, Ian Jenkins, Audrey Klinefelter, Aaron Kutty, William Lischer, Elle Miles, Henrik Nelson, Kaelin Platt, Maya Savory, Isabella Summers, and Meg Wightman. Class of 2022 – Fifth Grade

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Glass Heart A glass mosaic pieced together by the class of 2021 into the shape of a heart. Students: Ismael Ali, Dylan Brown, Morgen Gardner, Amal Imran, Andrew Massey, Jackson Morris, Josie Petrulis, Kaitlyn Scott, Grayson Shirey, Moritz van Randenborgh, Olivia Vovk, and Madison Whitmore. Class of 2021 – Sixth Grade Glass Heart A glass mosaic pieced together by the class of 2021 into the shape of a heart. Students: Matthew Ali, Michael Combs, Oscar Henery, Hanna Kober, Ryan Pettit, Aditya Pillai, Tommy Pugsley, Sidney Scott, Cecilia Stuke, Lily Teunissen, and Alec Weedman. Class of 2021 – Sixth Grade Frank Stella-Inspired Assemblage Undulating lines and amorphic shapes come together to create this stunning collaborative sculpture by the Class of 2020. Inspired by the work of Frank Stella, the students created unique shapes, painted in a stunning array of colors. Put together, these shapes create a masterpiece of Modern art. Class of 2020 – Seventh Grade

Student Projects 318 O’Keefe Coffee Table Book

Enjoy this beautiful coffee table book made up of the Georgia O’Keefe chalk pastel drawings by the Class of 2019.. Class of 2019 – Eighth Grade

319 Ceramic Windchime

321 Suminagashi Monoprints

Organic clay shapes strung up on branches make for beautiful art that brings melody and movement to the garden. The Class of 2018 has created a soothing ceramic windchime to calm your senses on a warm and breezy summer day. Class of 2018 – Ninth Grade 320 Ceramic Windchime Organic clay shapes strung up on branches make for beautiful art that brings melody 322 and movement to the garden. The Class of 2018 has created a soothing ceramic windchime to calm your senses on a warm and breezy summer day. Class of 2018 – Ninth Grade

The sophomores have created a collage of Suminagashi monoprints that are sure to impress. The Japanese word “Suminagashi” translates literally as “spilled ink.” Centuries before the art of marbleizing papers was practiced in Western cultures, Japanese craftsmen created patterns by floating ink on the surface of water and transferring it to a sheet of paper. Suminagashi printing uses Sumi ink, an oily liquid that floats on the surface of plain water. Each monoprint is like a fingerprint - unique and unreproducible. Class of 2017 - Tenth Grade

Serving Bowl This beautiful ceramic bowl is as unique as the students who have put their individual marks on it. Using handbuilding techniques, the Class of 2016 have constructed an elaborate and elegant bowl that you will treasure for years to come. Class of 2016 - Eleventh Grade 323 College Bound The seniors have gathered together for one of their last photos as B-T students. Photos are $25 each. Prints will be made and distributed after Gala. Class of 2015 – Twelfth Grade

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Exceptional Events All events will be available on the Bidding for Good website starting April 13. Those that do not sell-out prior to Gala will be available at Gala on May 8. Event dates are subject to change.

Adults (401-405) 401 Pitch Perfect

402 Hollywood Bollywood

Enjoy an evening at the lovely Smith home catered by Pitch Pizzeria with help from Jams Bar & Grill. Be ready to be inspired by entertainment from the Upper School Choir and B-T’s contemporary a cappella group Pirate Radio! Chef Manny will prepare some of Pitch’s specialities with delicious additions from Jams Bar & Grill. After the sun goes down and the kids go home, it’s an open-mic night under the stars for the guests to jam together as long as the wonderful Pitch wines will allow! Bring your instrument and your voice, and leave your inhibitions at home!

Come for a night of be-dazzlement with fun festive colors. See the classic blend of east meets west with Indian foods and California wines. Be the star of the evening when you walk the Hollywood red carpet. Party with your friends with Bollywood music, Bhangra, DJ, Henna and above all laughter and joy. Date: Saturday, September 19, 2015 Location: Home of Pirzada Sattar and Fatima Basith

Cost: $50 per person Courtesy of: The Sattar and Khan Families Date: Saturday May 16, 2015 at 6 pm 403 Read Between the Wines Location: Home of Melanie and Jim Smith Sip delicious wines while exchanging your (complimentary valet parking provided) favorite book with friends at the Kotula home. Cost: $75 per person Courtesy of: The Smith Family Date: February, 2016 (exact date to be determined) Cost: $50 per person Courtesy of: Suzanne Kotula

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Exceptional Events Kids and Families (406-414) 404 Singapore Bling

Let the good times roll! Come join and share your bling for a night of sushi, sake, and Singapore Sling (a custom signature drink created especially for this event). Experience the art of rolling sushi oneon-one at the home of Debbie and Brian Wood. Other appetizers will also be served with your favorite wine and of course dessert.

406 American Girl Doll Tea Party

Treat your little girl to an American Girl tea party. It will be an afternoon of learning etiquette, food, and fun. Make sure to bring your American Girl doll in her finest attire and don’t miss out on this great event. Date: Sunday, September 13, 2015 Location: Home of Katie and Ryan Sewell Restrictions: 15 girls. Current 2014-15 B-T students only

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2015 Location: Home of Debbie and Brian Wood Restrictions: 30 people

Cost: $50 per person Courtesy of: The Sewell Family 407 Show Me the Money Cost: $150 per person Ever wonder what the inside of a bank Courtesy of: The Wood Family vault looks like? Have you ever been on the other side of a teller booth to 405 Wine Pairing Event see what takes place when you run a The dinner will be held in the beautiful transaction? Visit the coin station and Preswick Wine Cellar at Omaha Country run coins through the coin counter, Club. This dinner will feature cocktails see some rare and unique money and and appetizer selections prior to a fivevisit the rooftop of the bank. American National Bank will be the top secret course meal. Paired with this delicious location for this action-packed 2-hour food is a flight of fabulous wines from the supervised event which includes lunch, Willetts’ personal cellar. Each couple will special treats, and plenty of fun. also receive an array of special treats to enjoy at home. Date: A Saturday in the fall of 2015 Location: American National Bank, Date: Saturday, January 23, 2016 7921 W Dodge Rd Location: Omaha Country Club Restrictions: Open to current 5th grade Restrictions: 12 people students Cost: $200 per person Courtesy of: Bill & Suellen Willett

Cost: $50 per child Courtesy of: The Kotouc and Vinci Families

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Exceptional Events 408 Dodgeball Tournament

It’s Game On 2015! New this year - the dodgeball tournament is open to boys and girls in grades 5-12. Students will sign up individually. Teams and brackets will be determined based on attendees. NonB-T friends (must also be grades 5-12) of students may also participate. Prizes and snacks provided.

410 May Day Play Day!

Date: Sunday, May 17, 1-4 pm Location: B-T Upper School Gym

Courtesy of: Bill Harrell and Bridget Collins 409 Fright Night Explore the haunts of Omaha and Council Bluffs with Mr. Hamel and Mr. Recker at 411 this annual spookfest. Date: TBD, October 2015 Grades: 7-9 for the 2015-16 school year

Cost: $125 per child Courtesy of: The Wood and Kotula Families

Enjoy a fun spring afternoon with other early childhood families. Children will delight in a petting zoo from LaRue’s Little Horse Ranch, games and treats from the ice cream truck! Date: May 1, 2016 Location: Brownell-Talbot Grades: Preschool-current JK (siblings are welcome to attend) Restrictions: Limit 15 families

Cost: $40 per family Courtesy of: The Davies and Welch Families Field Club Drive-In Movie Come join the fun with other B-T families at a swimming party while watching a family-friendly cartoon poolside. A burger/chicken finger buffet will be served poolside. Date: Sunday, August 23, 2015, 6-10 pm Location: Field Club Country Club Restrictions: 1 adult per family must attend event, limited to 50 people

Cost: $150 per family Courtesy of: The Music Family

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Exceptional Events 412 Zoo Aquarium Overnight

Spend the night with your friends “under the sea” in the Scott Aquarium at the Henry Doorly Zoo. Zoo campout leaders will meet you at 6:45 pm at the Zoo’s Main Gate to begin the fun! Those attending will enjoy a night hike, zoo games and activities, a visit by a zoo animal, a bedtime story with Mrs. NelsonKerrey, breakfast in the morning and complimentary zoo admission the day following the overnight.

413 Family Golf Outing and Indian Grill Dinner

An afternoon of golf at Stone Creek Golf Course followed by dinner at the Kumar family’s home. This event is limited to four foursomes, so sign up early! Date: September 26, 2015 Grades: Families of Current Kindergarten-4th Grade; siblings of other ages are welcome.

Cost: $200 per foursome Courtesy of: Lucy Ruf and Vivek Kumar Date: August 14, 2015 Location: Henry Doorly Zoo 414 B-T Skybox Grades: Current kindergarten - current Watch the Raiders in luxury — B-T style! 4th grade Your family will enjoy watching the Raider Restrictions: For every four children football team from the warmth of the attending the overnight, one parent must James Middle and Upper School Library. also attend. Siblings welcome to attend Enjoy pre-game food and festivities but must be at least four years old. Limit through halftime then head to the 60 people. bleachers to cheer the team to victory! Fans may come and go as long as they have their special VIP pass. All grade Cost: $75 per child/chaperone levels are welcome to join the fun! Courtesy of: The Combs, Couchonnal and Wagner Families Date: TBD fall 2015, 6 p.m. through halftime Location: James Middle and Upper School Library Restrictions: 10 families Cost: $200 per family Courtesy of: The Stuke Family, Bill Harrell, Bridget Collins, and Kami Landenberger

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Exceptional Events Exceptional Events with B-T Faculty – Only available at Gala on Friday, May 8 415 Brownell-Talbot Overnight Bash for

Current 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Students Hey all you 3rd, 4th and 5th graders, join us for a one-of-a-kind bash. Grab your sleeping bags and swimsuits! Grab your pillow and pool accessories! This overnight adventure includes pizza, movies, fun activities, snacks, swimming, breakfast and, oh yeah, sleeping.

Date of Event: Friday, May 22 to Saturday, May 23 - 8 pm to 8 am Location: Brownell-Talbot School; Upper School Gym Restrictions: Limit 40 Cost: $125 per student Courtesy of: Danielle and Chuck Brown Hosted by: Mrs. Tami Petrulis, Mr. Mike Dorsey, Coach Jeff Rohrig, Mrs. Janelle Comer, Coach Dave Brown, Coach Jeanie Neal.

416 Head of Lower School for a Day

Are you showing signs of leadership? Would you like to take over the world? Mrs. Landenberger would like to offer a Lower School student the opportunity to serve as Head of Lower School for a Day.The student will have a very busy schedule to include meetings with school leadership and directors on campus (where they will be encouraged to share ideas for Lower School); special tours of buildings, groups, and classrooms; lunch duty; and may also “feel the power” and declare an out-of-uniform day for the students, faculty and staff. As special keepsakes, the student will receive an engraved nameplate and a photobook of their big day. Since the student is the “boss” for the day, they get a day off from homework too!

Date: Mutually agreed upon date and time Restrictions: Students in K-4 for the 2015-2016 school year Mrs. Kami Landenberger, Head of Lower School

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Exceptional Events 417 A Taste of France!

418 High Tea with Mrs. Robson for Current

NOT for the unadventurous. France has long been known for some of the best chefs in the world and the home of the first real restaurant. Omaha is fortunate to have the talents of Cedric Fichepain, originally from Versailles, France. Monsieur is an amazing chef and baker, classically trained in the art of cuisine. Mme Conrath will meet your child and four friends for lunch at Le Voltaire Restaurant, located at 156th and Dodge in Pepperwood Plaza. We will dine “family style” with everyone able to taste a variety of soups, appetizers, main dishes, sides and desserts. Your child will also select a baguette or epi from Le Petit 419 Paris Bakery to bring home. The foods will be explained, and the participants will sample a wide variety of excellent French cuisine. I am sure M. Fichepain will stop by to visit with us, so dress “to the nines” and bring your Cotillion manners to take a trip without leaving home! Date to be agreed upon. Must be on a Thursday in June or August. Expires 8/27/15. Minimum age: 4th graders or older Mme Conrath, French

K-3 Students Your child and four friends will enjoy High Tea with Mrs. Robson! Meet at Mrs. Robson’s house at 12:30 p.m. and bake wonderful goodies together. You will: - Dress up with hats, jewels and have a photo session - Pick flowers for the table - Have an English tea party! Date of the event: mutually agreed-upon date in 2015 Location: Mrs. Robson’s home Restrictions: Current students in K-3 Mrs. Nancy Robson, LS Music Movie Outing with Mrs. Baker Your child and three friends are invited to join Mrs. Baker for an afternoon at the movies! You will be treated to popcorn and a movie of your choice.

Four students Time, date and movie to be mutually agreed upon Mrs. Twyla Baker, First Grade 420 Afternoon Out with Mrs. Van Winkle Three students can enjoy an afternoon at a movie, a picnic at the park, or on a local nature adventure with Mrs. Van Winkle. Mutually agreed upon date and time. Mrs. Kelli Van Winkle, B-T Faculty

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Exceptional Events 421 Personalized Science Club

Students in grades K-4 can help design their own after school science club experience. The lucky winner and three friends will spend an hour and a half with Ms. Mac doing fun hands-on experiments. The lucky winner will also get to help choose the topic of the experiments. Here is your chance to try something new or repeat something you loved in class. Grades K-4 Four total students Time and date to be mutually agreed upon Ms. Heather McIntyre-Haas, LS Science

422 Guided Nature Outing

This is truly a special and unique outdoor excursion so don’t miss out! Mr. Goetschkes, a volunteer naturalist with Fontenelle Nature Association, and Mr. Schindler, former Grand Canyon National Park ranger, will lead this outdoor adventure for four lucky students. You will spend the day hiking and paddling a canoe through local terrain. Site determined by conditions but options include Fontenelle Forest, the Nishnabotna River, or a state park. Breakfast, lunch, and bottled water will be provided. Four students Summer date and time to be mutually agreed upon Mr. Bob Goetschkes, MS Mr. Rob Schindler, MS

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423 Retrain Your Brain! Summer Camp Wind down your summer and help prepare your child for the exciting school year ahead at Brownell-Talbot’s Retrain Your Brain! Retrain Your Brain is a crosscurricular enrichment program for students age 3-14 designed to re-engage students’ minds for the upcoming school year in an invigorating and creative environment. Gift certificate for one week-long morning or afternoon program. Session 1 runs from August 3-7 and Session 2 runs from August 10-14. Choose from any of our half-day program options including: French Immersion, Theater Fundamentals, Gardening for Nature, Time Warp, Thingamajig-Invention, Mock Trial, Go Figure, Rock Stars, Behind the Box Score, and many more! Before and after care is available both sessions. Registration will be open from 3/27-7/10.  Brownell-Talbot School

Family Baskets 501 Family Game Night

506 Superhero Fun

Classic family games like Monopoly and Risk with some newer ones like Bananagrams and Munchkins. Complete with snacks and bundled in a small foot locker. Jerry and Kelly Reimer 507 502 For the Grill Master All the tools, sauces and more to make all your summer meals memorable! Karen, ’74, and Bob Burkley 503 Dog Lover’s Basket Delight your dog with these special items! Basket includes dog bed, food and water bowl, storage baskets, chew toys, and 508 more! Let’s not forget the pet parents with these drinking glasses that say “It’s not really drinking alone if the dog is home.” The Combs Family 509 504 Coffee Lover’s Basket Four handmade coffee mugs, samples of Ethiopian coffee, and Maribelle cocoa and truffles. Vikas Gulati and Priyanka Borah

505 Day at the Pool/Swim Meet

Everything you need for the next swim meet or day at the pool. Includes: a thirty-one beach-theme tote bag, two B-T Raiders camp chairs, two beach towels, a stadium seat and sunblock and lotions from Dermatology Specialists. Michael and Lorraine Borys Jeff and Jill Nelson

Everything you need for your young superhero! Farhan and Fatima Khan Funky Socks & Happy Feet Funky socks are a style staple for any gentleman. These playful patterns equal happy feet. Contemporary and fun, these funky socks will bring color to your wardrobe. Includes: cashmere, sport, casual and more socks, a bin for storage and organic detergent. The Sattar Family Skincare Essentials Skin therapy at Lovely Skin and basket of anti-aging skincare products. Lovely Skin Store & Spa Dr. Joel Schlessinger Wine Basket Three bottles of wine from Darioush Winery. Jim and Melanie Smith

510 Ice Cream Party

All the fixings for an ice cream party! Basket includes these sweet treats: party decorations, scoop, toppings, heated topping bar, bowls/spoons and more! Summer fun made easy! The Gill Family

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Pinkalicious Princess Basket This basket has all things Pinkalicious in it! Your favorite little girl will enjoy hours of fun with these items: book set, party game, Madame Alexander Pinkalicious doll, Sparkle Fairy Princess costume set, cupcake maker, bead kit, puzzle, and more. Think Pink! The Tu and Anh Nguyen Family Candles and More A scent-sational gift basket. This basket is perfect for display while you create your own zen corner of ultimate relaxation. Includes: a Michael Aram candle, a Penthouse soy candle, a glass tray for display, a 6-8” organic piece of quartz, lantern, votives and more. The Sattar Family Art Supplies Galore This basket is well-stocked with everything your artist needs: chalk, paints, paper, markers, brushes and more. The Clark Family New England Clambake Everything you need for the full clambake experience: lobster pot with lobster tools, wine, and more! The Vinci Family Fresh Herbs This basket of Fresh herbs from Mulhall’s is the perfect addition to your garden and kitchen! The Kotouc Family

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School A little intrigue is always fun! You’ll have to wait until May 8 to find out what surprises are in this basket! Jim and Anne Constantino 525 521 KiwiCrate Subscription Six-month subscription to KiwiCrate, a service that delivers science and art activities for kids to your door. The Obermoller Family 526 522 Kate Spade Gift Basket Includes large green handbag, a yellow clutch, a blue patterned wallet, and a lemon-slice keychain, all in the Kate Spade signature style. Kathleen Couchonnal Katie Sewell 523 Scrapbooking Essentials “Holiday Hobby” Arts and Crafts basket: Enjoy a basket filled with a year’s worth of holiday craft projects for you and your child! From Valentine’s Day to the 4th of July, Halloween and more, this basket will have a unique and very creative project for each holiday. Have fun baking, card-making, painting and lots more. All items will be included, along with detailed directions and photos for each project. The Ramon Family

Includes a margarita machine, four glasses, a pitcher, mixer and salt. Kevin Liekhus and Theresa Dowling Backyard Campout Basket Everything you need for a successful camping outing in your own backyard. Includes 3-person tent, insect repellent lantern and spray, AfterBite treatment, two carabiner lights, grill lighter, and much more. The Stuke Family From our Office to Yours This basket has some of our favorite things - office supplies. Send to school with your college student, set up your B-T student or even add to your home office. Just as important, this basket includes $100 gift cards to Office Depot/Max and Amazon.com, and a $30 gift card to Panera, because no office is complete without coffee and bagels! Items include writing utensils, clips, pencil caddy, silver mesh wire wastebasket and much more. Courtesy of: Joe Rotert, Kelli Lewis, Jay Paist, Paul Oestmann, Sue Moon, Alleta Scott, Holly Krecklow, Ali Higgins, Michelle Danielson, Julia Wolfe, Renae Mackender, Monica Hughes, and Rob Uchtman

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A few of the treats in this basket include gift certificates to Le Petit Paris and a bottle of Dom Perignon. Also includes four Spiegelau champagne flutes, a cake plate, four dessert plates and a champagne coaster all from Borsheims. The Gala Steering Committee 528 Bookworm Kindle Basket 532 Get ready for summer reading with this Fire HD 7 tablet (16 GB with front and rear cameras) and a $50 Amazon gift card. The Clark Family 529 Grey Plume Goodies Basket of gourmet items from The Grey Plume, including chocolates, cherry tomatoes, mustard and jam. A gift certificate is also included. Tom and Lois McElderry 530 Travel the World through Chocolate This cube is brimming with a myriad of haut-chocolat treats. Enough to feed an office or start a party. The lid flips to become a serving tray. Bonbons, truffles, caramels and a special bacon and chocolate gift box! Brad and Laura Crosby Brian and Debbie Wood

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One fire pit with all the fixings: s’mores, three different flavors of Bailey’s to add to hot chocolate or coffee, fire pokes/ skewers and two lovely blankets to keep you warm. Brad and Laura Crosby Brian and Debbie Wood B-T Booster Basket All you need to cheer on the Raiders! Basket includes blue/gold Booster membership for the 2015-16 school year which includes admission for two adults to all B-T home games; stadium seat; blue/gold blanket; two baseball caps; B-T door hanger; a coupon for T-shirts of your choice; blue/gold scarf; polarfleece set which includes hat, scarf and gloves; license plate holder; B-T car window clings; and other fun Booster items to show your Raider pride! B-T Booster Club

Sponsor-a-Program Learn. Think. Act. Lead. These are more than words at Brownell-Talbot School. They speak to the unique educational journey our school provides – one that celebrates the mind and talents, the dreams and future of every student, and the people and communities they touch. Through Sponsor-a-Program, you can donate to some of the most important needs of the School – academics, athletics, and the arts. Your support can help us continue to strive for excellence in the lives of our students. Donations from multiple individuals to support each program are welcomed. Your donation may be tax deductible as allowed by law. Brownell-Talbot will honor all donations up to programmatic budget limits set by the Board of Trustees. You may indicate on the card which grade level(s) you wish to support. Recognition in programs as appropriate. Academics: 601: 602: 603: 604: 605: 606: 607: 608: 609: 610: 611: 612: 613:

Scholarships Robotics Technology Yakking Raiders Mathletes Academic Decathlon Libraries Field Trips and Retreats MS Quiz Bowl Chess Faculty Enrichment Honor a Teacher or Staff Member Other of Your Choice

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“B-T not only concentrates on academics, but also invests in our children’s personal growth. It prepares our students to act more responsively, and think critically in the future. We want more children like ours to receive the quality education that B-T provides.” - Brownell-Talbot parent

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Gala History Year

Chairs

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2014

Wende Kotouc & Jackie Vinci

Imagine the Future

2013

Laura & Brad Crosby Pam Finn & Kevin Jackson

Illumination: A Time to Shine

2012

Suellen Willett & Debbie Wood

Under the Big Top

2011

Amy L. Scott Margaux Towne-Colley

Hats Off to B-T! Celebrate the B-T Community

2010

Karen Thompson Burkley, ’74 Sandy Wilson

Buried Treasure

2009

W. David, ’81, & Lori Scott

B-T in Paradise

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Bruce & Stacy Simon Troy & Cathy Perry

British Invasion

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Bill Dana & Charlotte Conner

Wild, Wild West

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Tom Kerr & Mary Marshall Kerr, ’67

Let’s Go to the Hop (Oh Baby!)

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Robert & Mary Calvert The Road to Oz Terry Klinger & Heidi Venteicher-Klinger, ’94

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Jeff Renner & Susan Dennis Stavely & Ellen Wright

Run for the Roses

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Margo Frohman Parsow, ’72

Super Heroes

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Bill & Deanne Fairfield Joe & Cindy Hrvol

Welcome Aboard!

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Chip & Jan Vrana Lance & Ann Munger

Under the Stars

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Chuck Cooper & Wendy Larson Cooper



Millennium Masterworks — The Past Becomes the Future

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Peter, ’75, & Sue Harding

Fantasy Island

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Steve & Gail Ross Bob & Tina Silberman

License to Thrill — James Bond 007

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Ken & Polly Costello

An Evening of Great Expectations

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Jim & Wendy Watson

Broadway Lights, Brownell’s Nights

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Ron Zaysoff & Lori Schneider

Online for Excellence

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Joe & Mary Daugherty John, ‘66, & Nancy Webster

A Golden Evening for Education

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Tony & Lynne Rebello Kermit & Kathy Brashear

A Classic Celebration

1992

Jim & Diny Landen Tony & Lynne Rebello

All in the Family

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George & Diane Abbott Jim & Diny Landen

Join Us in the Winner’s Circle

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George & Diane Abbott



On Track for the ’90s

1989

Willy & Karen Theisen

Lobster on the Lawn

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Larry & Alice King

A Garden of Childhood Delight

1987

Mary Anne Vaccaro

Island Cruise

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Harold & Lesley Myers

A Garden Party

1985

Jim Clinton & Janie Baker Clinton, ’62

On Golden Pond

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Neely, ’69, & Mary Kountze

Going for the Gold

1983

Anne Batchelder Pratt, ’66

Circus, Circus Casino

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With Gratitude to Our 2015 Supporters 14 Karat A Friend of Brownell-Talbot A. Cavallo Violins, L.L.C. Abraham Catering Inc. Adair Dance Academy Aksarben Cinema Aksarben Suites Omaha Allens Home Amazing Pizza Machine Atomic Bombshell Baby Maestro Backwoods Mrs. Twyla Baker, First Grade Emma Banse Beauty First Mr. Bill Beavers Beyond Golf Biaggi’s Blue Heron Antiques Bonefish Grill Borsheims Michael and Lorraine Borys Bottega Veneta Braces Omaha; Dr. Clarke Stevens Mr. Mark Brasee Brazen Head Irish Pub Brewsky’s Chuck and Danielle Brown Coach Dave Brown Brunello Cucinelli Brushi BT Booster Club Karen and Bob Burkley Champion’s Run

Charleston’s Restaurant Chefˆ2 CHI Health Wellness Center at Lakeside Christel’s The Clark Family Class of 2015 – Twelfth Grade Class of 2016 - Eleventh Grade Class of 2017 - Tenth Grade Class of 2018 – Ninth Grade Class of 2019 – Eighth Grade Class of 2020 – Seventh Grade Class of 2021 – Sixth Grade Class of 2022 – Fifth Grade Class of 2023 – Mrs. Comer’s Fourth Grade Class of 2023 - Mrs. Obermoller’s Fourth Grade Class of 2024 – Mrs. Petrulis’ Third Grade Class of 2025 – Mrs. Dudley’s Second Grade Class of 2025 - Mrs. Flowers/ Mrs. Schinzel’s Second Grade Class of 2026 – Mrs. Baker’s First Grade Class of 2026 - Ms. Krajicek’s First Grade Class of 2027 - Mrs. Hiley’s Kindergarten Class of 2027 - Mrs. Ping’s Kindergarten Class of 2028 – Mrs. Melilli’s JK

Class of 2028 - Mrs. Nelson’s JK Class of 2029 - Mrs. Mayo’s Preschool Ms. Bridget Collins, Head of Middle School Todd and April Combs Mrs. Janelle Comer, Fourth Grade Completely Kids ConAgra, Inc. Mme Conrath, French Jim and Anne Constantino Cottonwood Pet Resort Luis and Kathleen Couchonnal Brad and Laura Crosby Cutchall Management Co Dante Pizzeria Napoletana Dave & Buster’s, Inc. The Davies Family Ms. Michelle Danielson Defy Gravity Dermatology Specialists of Omaha, LLC Dolcé Mr. Mike Dorsey, History Faculty Dundee Dell Dundee Florist Early to Bed eCreamery Edible Arrangements Elisa Ilana Ensemble: A Men’s Collection

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With Gratitude to Our 2015 Supporters Essentials Family Chiropractic & Wellness FACES Spa Family Fun Center Fantasia Fur Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Gallery Printing Garment District Gary Gebhard The Gill Family Mr. Bob Goetschkes, MS Gold’s Gym Goldsmith Silversmith Gramercy Vikas Gulati and Priyanka Borah Mr. Chris Hamel, B-T Faculty Happy Hollow Country Club Mr. Bill Harrell, Head of Upper School Hauff Sporting Goods Henry Doorly Zoo Ms. Ali Higgins Highland Stables Holiday Inn Downtown Omaha Hotel Deco XV House of J Ms. Monica Hughes Ideal Images Imagen Body Sculpting & Cosmetic Center Images of Nature ­—Thomas Mangelsen

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Interior Design Firm Interiors by Joan It’s Your Pottery Jams Bar & Grill Jerry Ryan Clothing & Sportswear John Benker Catering Johnston Portrait Studio Joslyn Art Museum Karma Yoga Kelly’s Carpet Omaha Farhan and Fatima Khan Kiewit Building Group Kona Grill Kontempo The Kotouc Family Dr. and Mrs. Rudolf Kotula Ms. Holly Krecklow Vivek Kumar and Lucy Ruf Mrs. Kami Landenberger, Head of Lower School Lark Blow Dry Studio Lauritzen Gardens LDG Designs Le Peep Le Quartier Baking Co. Learning Headquarters Leonardo’s Art and Prints Lexus of Omaha Kevin Liekhus and Theresa Dowling Lindley Clothing Stores Lovely Skin Store & Spa Mainstream Boutique Mangia Italiana Massage Envy

Material Girl Ms. Renae Mackender Ms. Heather McIntyre-Haas, LS Science Tom and Lois McElderry MetroStars Gymnastics MindWare Ms. Sue Moon Moylan Iceplex M’s Pub Mula Mexican Kitchen & Tequileria Nan C. Coach Jeanie Neal Ned’s Horticulture and Landscapes, LLC Jeff and Jill Nelson Tu and Anh Nguyen Nothing Bundt Cakes The Obermoller Family Mr. Paul Oestmann Ms. Barb Olsen Olympia Cycle Omaha Academy of Ballet Omaha Children’s Museum Omaha Fencing Club Omaha Storm Chasers Omaha Symphony One Drake Place Oriental Trading Company Overland Sheepskin & Leather P.F. Chang’s Papio Fun Park Paradise Pet Suites Pattini Shoes Mrs. Tami Petrulis, Third Grade

With Gratitude to Our 2015 Supporters Pilates Fitness Pitch Pizzeria Pizza West Ponca Hills Farm Premier Gymnastics Pucci’s Pump It Up Quail Run Horse Centre R24 Studios LLC, Cody Brown Fausto and Christina Ramon Mr. Mike Recker, B-T Faculty Red Zone John and Ivel Reed Regal Awards ReGal Photography Regg & Wally’s Tack & Saddlery Jerry and Kelly Reimer Rêvé Salon & Spa Robert Max Opticians Mrs. Nancy Robson, LS Music Rockbrook Camera Coach Jeff Rohrig Rossi Clothiers Mr. Joe Rotert Ruuff Saigon Surface Sam & Louie’s New York Pizzeria The Sattar Family Mr. Rob Schindler, MS Faculty Ms. Alleta Scott The Sewell Family Shear Bliss Salon Sholdit Jim and Melanie Smith

Brian and Debbie Wood Starbucks Youth Emergency Services Amy Stevens Strategic Air & Space Museum Mrs. Aileen Zeigler, Fine Arts Faculty The Stuke Family Style Fitness and Nutrition Ted & Wally’s Ice Cream The Afternoon at Midtown Crossing The Clothier’s Daughter The Durham Museum The Gala Steering Committee The Linen Gallery The Mix The Players Club The Tea Smith Ray and Judi Thielen Thomsen Dental Group, P.C.; Dr. Brett Thomsen Top Flight Badminton Club Mr. Rob Uchtman Upstream Brewing Company Vacanti & Randazzo Companies The Vakili Family Vala’s Pumpkin Patch Mrs. Kelli Van Winkle, B-T Faculty The Vinci Family Voodoo Taco The Wagner Family Katie Weitz The Welch Family The Wightman Family Winter Park Mountain Lodge Lois Gearhart Wohlner, ‘49 Ms. Julia Wolfe

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“What does the “Bling-The Brilliance of Brownell-Talbot” mean to me?    To me it means that each and every person (student, family member, faculty and staff member) has their own unique characteristics and special gifts that they contribute to the School to make it exceptional and superior to all other schools.” - Brownell parent and Gala volunteer

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