Washington Winter Show 2015

11 This page sponsored by the Washington Winter Show Board of Directors A s we celebrate the 60th anniversary of our Show, we recognize that without the hard work and dedication over the years of our volunteers and the leadership of our talented Show Chairs, we would not have reached this milestone. Blair Bourne and Leslie B. Jones, our 2015 Show Chairs, and their Committee follow in this great tradition. They have done a fine job in bringing to life their theme, “Ports of Call.” The essay and accompanying loan exhibition honors our great naval victories and rich sailing traditions. We congratulate and thank them and their Committee for giving so much of their time and talents in creating such an exciting Show. Their commitment to this vast undertaking enables us to support our three wonderful charities—The Founders Board of St. John’s Community Services, THEARC and The Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys—as they continue to provide exceptional services for at-risk children and families in our community. We would also like to express our deep appreciation for the support we continue to receive from all of you and for your commitment to our Show. WE EXTEND SPECIAL THANKS TO: Mr. James H. Lemon, Jr. for agreeing to be our Honorary Show Chair and for the Ambassador from Barbados Mr. John Earnest Beale and Mrs. Beale for serving as our Honorary Diplomatic Chairs. Amy Herman for graciously agreeing to be our Luncheon speaker. Gary Jobson and members of the 2013 Oracle Team USA for participating in our Saturday panel discussion on the America’s Cup race. Leslie B. Jones for presenting a memorable Loan Exhibit celebrating “Vessels of Victory.” Oracle, Inc. and the Golden Gate Yacht Club for lending us the America’s Cup for our Loan Exhibit. Jean Taylor Federico, our brilliant Catalogue Chairman. Leslie B. Jones and Nick Voulgaris III for their fascinating articles in our Catalogue. Nina McLemore for hosting a coffee honoring the 2015 Show Committee at her Bethesda store. WE ARE INDEBTED TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS FOR PROVIDING PRO-BONO SUPPORT: David Ottenbreit of Navigant Consulting, Inc., who has given thousands of hours of his professional time serving as our Treasure for the past ten years. Robert Benton, Jill Frantzen and Philip Davis of WileyReinLLP. William J. Curtin and Timothy Lyden of HoganLovells US LLP. Maxine Rizik and Rizik Brothers for allowing us to use their store windows to advertise our Show with antiques from Beck’s Antiques. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE MANY HARD WORKING PROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED SO MUCH TO THE SUCCESS OF OUR SHOW: Jim Merriefield, Jason Lurie, Lisa Aker, Ethan Hicks and the staff of the Katzen Center and American University, with whom it is always such a pleasure to work. Karen and Ralph DiSaia, our dedicated and creative Show Managers, who each year produce a beautiful antiques show with the help of Stacey Exposition Services. Nick Del Borrello and his superb security staff who assist us in every way. Lisa Carey and Matthew Hirschmann for their brilliant graphic designs which each year so beautifully illustrate our Shows’ themes. Jill Probst of Classic Web Design for her wonderful work on our Website. Judd Ashman of Elegant Envelope who each year does an amazing job managing our address list and mailings. Antiques & Fine Art Magazine , the publisher of our outstanding Show Catalogue. Susan Gage of Susan Gage Caterers whose creative menus, outstanding service and delicious food have contributed to the great success of our Preview Night Reception and Friday Luncheon. Tracy Stannard of Broad Branch Market, our wonderful Eagle Café caterer. John K. Mullins of Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, PC, our accountant. Dagmar Crosby, designer and producer of our 60th anniversary scarf. Jonathan G. Willen, our Executive Director, and his assistant, Georgina Palma, whose good humor, energy, enthusiasm and hard work are indispensable to the Show. WITH APPRECIATION