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February 2, 2011


Tennis Round Robin

6th Annual Tennis Round Robin
Saturday, March 12, 2011, 6-10 p.m.
The Tennis Center at College Park
Tennis for the whole family!

Come join the Tennis Round Robin Co-Chairs Liz Norton '84, Eleni Rossides '85, and Kathleen Schafer for a fun night of tennis for the whole family. For the first time, children are invited to join for the evening! While parents are participating in the round-robin tournament, children will have the chance to practice their swing with local tennis instructors. The evening will be full of great matches, good food, and company, as well as entertainment and food for the kids. All while raising money for financial aid!
Players of all levels are encouraged to participate. We separate players based on ability into different round robins. Even if you are not a tennis player, come enjoy the food, drinks and entertainment. Don’t delay! Register now!Auction Items

Please save the date for the "All Hands on Deck" Auction on Saturday, April 16 at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium. Thank you to many of you who have made a donation. If you still want to contribute, you have until the end of this week! Contact events@sidwell.edu or call 202-537-8110.

From now until the auction, we will highlight some of the extraordinary donations. Some of these packages are great items to go in on with a group—so start collaborating with your friends!
Auction Highlights:
Snake River Ranch stay in Jackson Hole:
If you have ever dreamed of visiting Jackson Hole, look no further! This is a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience! You will stay at the private family-owned (Meg, John and David Hauge) Snake River Ranch, which is a working cattle ranch, over the 4th of July week. In the shadow of the magnificent Tetons, you can horseback ride (ranch horses with wrangler provided), swim in the pool, play tennis, enjoy great fishing on the property, hike, enjoy the wildlife, and relax. This unforgettable vacation for eight people (two families or four couples) includes 6 days and 5 nights. You will stay in four bedrooms in an 80-year-old wooden cabin, with all meals prepared (except Sunday). You will feel like you are at camp when the bell rings for meals! Meg Hauge will be there to help organize ranch activities as well as to suggest other fun things to do in the area off the ranch (not included in the price) including: whitewater rafting on the Snake River, seeing a rodeo, trips to Yellowstone National Park, bicycling (with a chance to see buffalo) and golf (on a new Tom Fazio course – Shooting Star). The Snake River Ranch is on the National Register for Historic Places. Arrival will be Saturday, July 2 and departure Thursday, July 7. Not only will you be staying in one of the most beautiful places, you will have access to such wonderful adventures and memories that will last a lifetime! This will be the greatest vacation you have ever taken!
Four Night Stay at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies
Uncover a little-known wonder in the Caribbean: Nevis, sister island to St. Kitts in the trade wind-kissed Leeward Islands. Bask in near-perfect weather, steps from the silken sand. Stretch out in Four Seasons comfort with four nights of deluxe ocean view king accommodations for two. Enjoy breakfast for two daily. Or play golf amidst the dramatic views of one of the world's most scenic courses with two rounds of golf for two. The four night stay (based on availability) must be used between June 1, 2011 and December 15, 2011.
Dinner for 20 at the Turkish Ambassador's Residence with Ambassador and Mrs. Tan
This was one of the most popular items in last year's auction so make sure to raise your paddles high and fast for this one! A sit down dinner for 20 guests with Turkish Ambassador and Mrs. Tan at their residence, considered to be one of the most beautiful homes in Washington, DC. Also a chance to tour the amazing historical mansion. A mutually agreed upon date within a year from the Auction. This will be a first class experience from the food, the tour and the company of the delightful Ambassador and his wife. Expires 4/16/12.

The Ultimate Caps Experience
Take your family out to a once-in-a-lifetime experience to watch the Washington Capitals. The winner will get FOUR tickets in the 8th row situated right next to the Capitals tunnel for a first or second round PLAYOFF game in 2011. You will be met by a Caps representative before the game and escorted to watch warm-ups from the penalty box. How cool is that? You will then be taken to the Dewars club for pre game eats where you will also receive four gift bags with a Caps jersey and autographed pucks. And to top off the most amazing package: one lucky person in the group will get a ride on the Zamboni machine!! Last, but not least, after the game you will be escorted onto the ICE for a post game picture.

Grand Slam Package
This is the ultimate Nationals package! This is your chance to throw out the opening pitch at a Major League baseball game!! Package includes: 4 Lexus Presidents tickets, including access to the Lexus Presidents Club – mutually agreed upon date; no Opening Day, no prime games and no post-season; 4 on-field passes to watch batting practice; the opportunity to get autographs from a Nationals player during batting practice (TBD by the Nationals); the opportunity for one person to throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the start of the game; parking for one (1) car in one of the parking garages adjacent to Nationals Park; personalized scoreboard welcome; 4 promotional item fan packs; 1 autographed baseball (TBD by the Nationals). This will be an experience your family will always remember!
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