Notable auction items included a wine-tasting party for thirty people at E.B. Foote Winery, a wide variety of computer games to choose from, a sleeve of Bad Animals golf balls and bottles of wine produced by our very own president, Steve Allen.

"I never danced with so many men," said board member Celia Chavez of the swing dance lesson, a highlight of the evening. Dance instructor Joe Howton paired off couples and then partners would rotate after each instruction to help party-goers to learn the steps and to reduce the potential for marital strife. Ms. Chavez also blessed those attending with her rendition of Satin Doll to show everyone what she and Korby Sears had donated as an auction item: a night of piano/vocal jazz.

The Chinese Room at Seattle's historic Smith Tower was a wonderful venue for the event. The room features hand-carved ornaments and access to an observation deck, although few party-goers ventured out into the cold, January wind-storm.

          — Geoff Ogle