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DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
February 21, 2020 ~ 7pm to 11pm Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Annual Fundraiser to support
Dear Friends of the Dripping Springs Community,
Thank you for joining us for the 2020 Denim & Diamonds Gala, where the local community’s support for education is proudly on display to the 700 guests in attendance. Tonight our mission is alive and well as we ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE MORE STUDENTS WITH BETTER OPPORTUNITIES. Your event attendance is the first step in mobilizing our mission to make an impact throughout DSISD.
Tonight we plan to engage the community like never before because we need the community now, more than ever! National statistics show that one out of four children will have a mental illness during childhood. In response to the needs of our educators and students, our board took a bold step into the future by unanimously voting to financially support DSISD’s Mental Health Services Initiative. DSEF’s partnership in this Initiative is a three-year commitment to provide critical staffing needs in DSISD including:
• A full-time mental health professional to the staff at Dripping Springs High School
• A half-time counselor at each elementary school in addition to the one full-time counselor
DSEF will provide funding for the next three years to support these critical positions making its total commitment to DSISD and mental health $645,000.
Funding like this would not be possible without YOU! Tonight we ask that you consider the needs of our students and educators. Half of mental health conditions begin by the age of 14 but often go undetected and untreated until they reach a crisis point. Together, we can ensure that effective mental health intervention and support are readily available throughout the school system. By providing mental health professionals at every DSISD campus, parent training, community education, and more we can address the mental health crisis that is looming across our nation by being the thought-leader in providing affordability and accessibility to mental health support services for every DSISD student.
Your participation tonight is an investment that matters to our administration, educators, students, and families. It matters to our community! Thank you for your belief in our mission as an engaged community member working to provide more students with better opportunities in and outside of the classroom!
Sincerely,
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
6:00pm VIP Reception/Auction Preview Party VIP guests enjoy specialty cocktails from Treaty Oak Distilling and Hors d ‘Oeuvres by Whim Executive Chef Jesse Genovese. VIP guests will also have access to early bidding!
7:00pm REGISTRATION The 2020 Denim & Diamonds Gala Committee welcomes you to be part of empowered
education through your attendance and generosity at tonight’s event. Grab a cocktail, peruse the silent auction, and be sure to have your photo taken to
capture the evening. We hope you have a great night! Please pre-swipe your credit card for speedy check-out!
7:00pm - 8:00pm DINNER For your convenience, buffet lines will open promptly upon guest arrival and will not close until the Live Auction begins. Dinner is catered by Whim and dessert generously donated
by Dunkin’ Donuts.
8:00pm Welcome Toast by Representative Erin Zwiener and Star Spangled Banner by Camryn Cunningham
8:15pm LIVE AUCTION Prepare for an action-packed hour of excitement as auctioneer Keith Pressley takes the
stage to raise funds to support empowered education in DSISD.
9:30pm WELDON HENSON Enjoy entertainment from local favorite, Weldon Henson!
10:15pm LAST CHANCE SILENT AUCTION Place your final bids on those items you have to have!
And remember, all proceeds benefit the students and educators of DSISD!
10:30pm SILENT AUCTION CLOSE Congratulations on your winning bid! Please proceed to the registration table for cash out
and collection of your items. Thank you for your generosity and support!
10:30pm—11:00pm MUSIC BY WELDON HENSON, DANCING, and MEMORIES Thank you so much for supporting the Denim & Diamonds Gala.
We hope you had a wonderful evening!
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala Platinum Sponsor
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
EVERY INDUSTRY IN CENTRAL TEXAS, WE BUILD ALL S IZE PROJECTS .
Founded in 2015, S. Watts Group is a solutions-focused commercial general contracting firm who manages, builds and develops for all types of construction projects, big, small or in crisis, with a single goal to deliver on what we promise.
With over 20 years of experience building more than 4 milion square feet in the Austin area, our integrity is founded on relationships and trust. We can build it all. Let us be your commercial general contractor!
TENANT INTERIOR | GROUND-UP DEVELOPMENT | HEALTHCARE INDUSTRIAL | TECHNOLOGY | CREATIVE SPACES | RETAIL & RESTAURANTS
OUR VALUES
GET TO KNOW US
At S. Watts Group, each job begins with clear communication, strategic planning and full collaboration. When we know it, you’ll know it. There are no hidden agendas and our word is our bond. We understand our clients needs, assemble the right team and execute on our promise, on time and on budget. It’s just that simple.
OUR VALUES • Integrity • Respect • Resourceful • Reliable • Passion-Driven • Problem Solvers • Flexible in Approach • Creative
S. WATTS GROUP | 6719 N Lamar, Ste. D, Austin, TX 78752 | 512.338.4000 | www.swattsgroup.com | [email protected] Shane Watts, President, [email protected], (512) 220-6400
Diamond Sponsor
Brittany Jean Photography
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
Dripping Springs ISD so they can truly
shine!
THANK YOU TO THE
Golden Tiger Sponsors
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
Since 1992, the Dripping Springs Education Foundation has worked each year to bridge the funding gap, ensuring each student has the best opportunity for a bright future. We are proud to support this great organization.
ALL IN Proud Supporter of Being
MEMBER FDIC EQUAL HOUSING LENDER
333 E Hwy 290 Suite 305 | 512-894-5011 | texasregionalbank.com
Golden Tiger Sponsors
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
R E P U B L I C A N
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
architecture interior design corgan.com
Corgan is proud to support the future of Dripping Springs ISD.
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
EDUCATION FOUNDATION
ARCHITECTURE \\ ENGINEERING \\ PLANNING \\ INTERIORS \\ TECHNOLOGY \\ FACILITY CONSULTING PBK.com \\ 1-888-255-1385
| ®
Lisa Little | Realtor®
512.605.9590 [email protected] thelisalittleteam.com
Professional. Approachable. Expert. The Lisa Little Team is here to enhance and simplify your real estate experience, helping you fi nd your place in the world.
The Ramon Family
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
Independent Mortgage Corporation
Gatlin Creek Dentistry
Lisa Ward
Marsh Wortham
Morgan Stanley
Dripping Springs Century News
OSO Marketing LLC
H-E-B
Photos from tonight’s event will be available for purchase. Please visit dseducationfoundation.org for additional information.
Sponsors
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
Full payment of your item is due tonight. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, personal checks, and cash for payments. All sales are final, and there will be no exchanges on items except where specified. Items are not transferable.
Your signature constitutes a legal contract. All persons who engage in bidding for any item in the Live Auction or Silent Auction agree that by doing so they will pay the amount of their bid for said item if determined to be the successful bidder, in accordance with the Auction Rules.
Use your assigned bid number for all bids.
Please note special restrictions on Auction Items, such as expiration dates. If not specified, all items expire April 5, 2020.
NO WARRANTIES! The Dripping Springs Education Foundation has endeavored to catalog and describe the properties correctly. All merchandise is sold “as is” and as represented in the catalog. The Dripping Springs Education Foundation neither warrants, nor represents, and in no event will be responsible for, the correctness of description, authenticity, authorship, provenance or condition of the merchandise. No statement contained in the catalog or made orally during the auction shall be deemed to be such warranty, representation or assumption of liability.
All travel, vacation and experiences sold at the auction will be undertaken at the sole risk of the purchaser. The Dripping Springs Education Foundation shall not be or become liable or responsible in any way for loss, injury or damage to, in respect of any person or property. Hotel, airfare, and lodging are included in items when specifically stated.
All items must be removed Friday evening immediately following the auction. The Dripping Springs Education Foundation will store any items not removed. All items not picked up within three days of the auction will become the sole property of the Dripping Springs Education Foundation.
The Dripping Springs Education Foundation reserves the right to withdraw any item from the sale prior to the call for bids.
All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
For a listing of Live Auction Items, please refer to your bid paddle.
Albert Ice House
All Star Burger
Aqualine Water Tanks
Breed & Co. - Belterra Village
Dripping Springs FFA
DSHS Engineering Department
DSISD Community Services
EPIC FUN
Erin Condren
Juiceland
La Diosa Cellars Sangrias
Lang Canine Obedience/Andrea Lang
Leah’s Pet Sitting
Let It Ride Austin
Lindsay Bauerle - Arbonne International
Maudie’s Tex-Mex
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Nutty Brown Amphiteatre
Painting with a Twist South Austin
Pappas Restaurants
Paramount Theatre
Parmeson Wines
Silent Auction
Pig Pen BBQ
Round Rock Express
Seasons at Home
SeaWorld San Antonio
Shellie Williams Massage
Tiff’s Treats
Total Wine & More
Treaty Oak Distilling
Wood Road Gear Company
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
Thank You This event is powered by the passion of an incredible board of directors and community volunteers. Their love for the Dripping Springs community is contagious and inspiring.
A special thanks to this year’s chair, Stephanie Collins. Thank you for your positivity, leadership, and love for the mission!
John Adams
Stephanie Collins
Amy Embrey Assistant Director
We would also like to recognize and thank Max Hunsicker who has served as a board member of the Dripping Springs Education Foundation Board for the past five years
and as Board President for three. Max, your leadership has provided transformation to our Foundation. Thank you for daring us to dream big and thank you for empowering all of us to find the leadership within ourselves to do more for the District we love so
much. We would be remiss if we didn’t also recognize Leischen for her dedication to our organization and this event. Leischen, we’ve learned so much from your work ethic and
devotion to your family! Families like yours are what makes Dripping Springs so special.
Board Members
dseducationfoundation.org
February 21, 2020 ~ 7pm to 11pm Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Annual Fundraiser to support
Dear Friends of the Dripping Springs Community,
Thank you for joining us for the 2020 Denim & Diamonds Gala, where the local community’s support for education is proudly on display to the 700 guests in attendance. Tonight our mission is alive and well as we ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE MORE STUDENTS WITH BETTER OPPORTUNITIES. Your event attendance is the first step in mobilizing our mission to make an impact throughout DSISD.
Tonight we plan to engage the community like never before because we need the community now, more than ever! National statistics show that one out of four children will have a mental illness during childhood. In response to the needs of our educators and students, our board took a bold step into the future by unanimously voting to financially support DSISD’s Mental Health Services Initiative. DSEF’s partnership in this Initiative is a three-year commitment to provide critical staffing needs in DSISD including:
• A full-time mental health professional to the staff at Dripping Springs High School
• A half-time counselor at each elementary school in addition to the one full-time counselor
DSEF will provide funding for the next three years to support these critical positions making its total commitment to DSISD and mental health $645,000.
Funding like this would not be possible without YOU! Tonight we ask that you consider the needs of our students and educators. Half of mental health conditions begin by the age of 14 but often go undetected and untreated until they reach a crisis point. Together, we can ensure that effective mental health intervention and support are readily available throughout the school system. By providing mental health professionals at every DSISD campus, parent training, community education, and more we can address the mental health crisis that is looming across our nation by being the thought-leader in providing affordability and accessibility to mental health support services for every DSISD student.
Your participation tonight is an investment that matters to our administration, educators, students, and families. It matters to our community! Thank you for your belief in our mission as an engaged community member working to provide more students with better opportunities in and outside of the classroom!
Sincerely,
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
6:00pm VIP Reception/Auction Preview Party VIP guests enjoy specialty cocktails from Treaty Oak Distilling and Hors d ‘Oeuvres by Whim Executive Chef Jesse Genovese. VIP guests will also have access to early bidding!
7:00pm REGISTRATION The 2020 Denim & Diamonds Gala Committee welcomes you to be part of empowered
education through your attendance and generosity at tonight’s event. Grab a cocktail, peruse the silent auction, and be sure to have your photo taken to
capture the evening. We hope you have a great night! Please pre-swipe your credit card for speedy check-out!
7:00pm - 8:00pm DINNER For your convenience, buffet lines will open promptly upon guest arrival and will not close until the Live Auction begins. Dinner is catered by Whim and dessert generously donated
by Dunkin’ Donuts.
8:00pm Welcome Toast by Representative Erin Zwiener and Star Spangled Banner by Camryn Cunningham
8:15pm LIVE AUCTION Prepare for an action-packed hour of excitement as auctioneer Keith Pressley takes the
stage to raise funds to support empowered education in DSISD.
9:30pm WELDON HENSON Enjoy entertainment from local favorite, Weldon Henson!
10:15pm LAST CHANCE SILENT AUCTION Place your final bids on those items you have to have!
And remember, all proceeds benefit the students and educators of DSISD!
10:30pm SILENT AUCTION CLOSE Congratulations on your winning bid! Please proceed to the registration table for cash out
and collection of your items. Thank you for your generosity and support!
10:30pm—11:00pm MUSIC BY WELDON HENSON, DANCING, and MEMORIES Thank you so much for supporting the Denim & Diamonds Gala.
We hope you had a wonderful evening!
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala Platinum Sponsor
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
EVERY INDUSTRY IN CENTRAL TEXAS, WE BUILD ALL S IZE PROJECTS .
Founded in 2015, S. Watts Group is a solutions-focused commercial general contracting firm who manages, builds and develops for all types of construction projects, big, small or in crisis, with a single goal to deliver on what we promise.
With over 20 years of experience building more than 4 milion square feet in the Austin area, our integrity is founded on relationships and trust. We can build it all. Let us be your commercial general contractor!
TENANT INTERIOR | GROUND-UP DEVELOPMENT | HEALTHCARE INDUSTRIAL | TECHNOLOGY | CREATIVE SPACES | RETAIL & RESTAURANTS
OUR VALUES
GET TO KNOW US
At S. Watts Group, each job begins with clear communication, strategic planning and full collaboration. When we know it, you’ll know it. There are no hidden agendas and our word is our bond. We understand our clients needs, assemble the right team and execute on our promise, on time and on budget. It’s just that simple.
OUR VALUES • Integrity • Respect • Resourceful • Reliable • Passion-Driven • Problem Solvers • Flexible in Approach • Creative
S. WATTS GROUP | 6719 N Lamar, Ste. D, Austin, TX 78752 | 512.338.4000 | www.swattsgroup.com | [email protected] Shane Watts, President, [email protected], (512) 220-6400
Diamond Sponsor
Brittany Jean Photography
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
Dripping Springs ISD so they can truly
shine!
THANK YOU TO THE
Golden Tiger Sponsors
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
Since 1992, the Dripping Springs Education Foundation has worked each year to bridge the funding gap, ensuring each student has the best opportunity for a bright future. We are proud to support this great organization.
ALL IN Proud Supporter of Being
MEMBER FDIC EQUAL HOUSING LENDER
333 E Hwy 290 Suite 305 | 512-894-5011 | texasregionalbank.com
Golden Tiger Sponsors
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
R E P U B L I C A N
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
architecture interior design corgan.com
Corgan is proud to support the future of Dripping Springs ISD.
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
EDUCATION FOUNDATION
ARCHITECTURE \\ ENGINEERING \\ PLANNING \\ INTERIORS \\ TECHNOLOGY \\ FACILITY CONSULTING PBK.com \\ 1-888-255-1385
| ®
Lisa Little | Realtor®
512.605.9590 [email protected] thelisalittleteam.com
Professional. Approachable. Expert. The Lisa Little Team is here to enhance and simplify your real estate experience, helping you fi nd your place in the world.
The Ramon Family
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
Independent Mortgage Corporation
Gatlin Creek Dentistry
Lisa Ward
Marsh Wortham
Morgan Stanley
Dripping Springs Century News
OSO Marketing LLC
H-E-B
Photos from tonight’s event will be available for purchase. Please visit dseducationfoundation.org for additional information.
Sponsors
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
Full payment of your item is due tonight. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, personal checks, and cash for payments. All sales are final, and there will be no exchanges on items except where specified. Items are not transferable.
Your signature constitutes a legal contract. All persons who engage in bidding for any item in the Live Auction or Silent Auction agree that by doing so they will pay the amount of their bid for said item if determined to be the successful bidder, in accordance with the Auction Rules.
Use your assigned bid number for all bids.
Please note special restrictions on Auction Items, such as expiration dates. If not specified, all items expire April 5, 2020.
NO WARRANTIES! The Dripping Springs Education Foundation has endeavored to catalog and describe the properties correctly. All merchandise is sold “as is” and as represented in the catalog. The Dripping Springs Education Foundation neither warrants, nor represents, and in no event will be responsible for, the correctness of description, authenticity, authorship, provenance or condition of the merchandise. No statement contained in the catalog or made orally during the auction shall be deemed to be such warranty, representation or assumption of liability.
All travel, vacation and experiences sold at the auction will be undertaken at the sole risk of the purchaser. The Dripping Springs Education Foundation shall not be or become liable or responsible in any way for loss, injury or damage to, in respect of any person or property. Hotel, airfare, and lodging are included in items when specifically stated.
All items must be removed Friday evening immediately following the auction. The Dripping Springs Education Foundation will store any items not removed. All items not picked up within three days of the auction will become the sole property of the Dripping Springs Education Foundation.
The Dripping Springs Education Foundation reserves the right to withdraw any item from the sale prior to the call for bids.
All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
For a listing of Live Auction Items, please refer to your bid paddle.
Albert Ice House
All Star Burger
Aqualine Water Tanks
Breed & Co. - Belterra Village
Dripping Springs FFA
DSHS Engineering Department
DSISD Community Services
EPIC FUN
Erin Condren
Juiceland
La Diosa Cellars Sangrias
Lang Canine Obedience/Andrea Lang
Leah’s Pet Sitting
Let It Ride Austin
Lindsay Bauerle - Arbonne International
Maudie’s Tex-Mex
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Nutty Brown Amphiteatre
Painting with a Twist South Austin
Pappas Restaurants
Paramount Theatre
Parmeson Wines
Silent Auction
Pig Pen BBQ
Round Rock Express
Seasons at Home
SeaWorld San Antonio
Shellie Williams Massage
Tiff’s Treats
Total Wine & More
Treaty Oak Distilling
Wood Road Gear Company
DENIMand DIAMONDS Gala
Thank You This event is powered by the passion of an incredible board of directors and community volunteers. Their love for the Dripping Springs community is contagious and inspiring.
A special thanks to this year’s chair, Stephanie Collins. Thank you for your positivity, leadership, and love for the mission!
John Adams
Stephanie Collins
Amy Embrey Assistant Director
We would also like to recognize and thank Max Hunsicker who has served as a board member of the Dripping Springs Education Foundation Board for the past five years
and as Board President for three. Max, your leadership has provided transformation to our Foundation. Thank you for daring us to dream big and thank you for empowering all of us to find the leadership within ourselves to do more for the District we love so
much. We would be remiss if we didn’t also recognize Leischen for her dedication to our organization and this event. Leischen, we’ve learned so much from your work ethic and
devotion to your family! Families like yours are what makes Dripping Springs so special.
Board Members
dseducationfoundation.org