Washington Winter Show 2018

This page is sponsored by Hannah Cox, Carroll Johnson, Caroline Norman and Lucinda Seale in honor of Mason Bavin welcome the washington Winter Show I want to extend heartfelt congratulations to our creative, energetic, and organized Winter Show Chair, Sweet Dupuy, who along with her Co-Chairs, Puffin Travers and Denise Prince, and their hardworking committee have planned a most memorable event! They have devoted countless hours and reams of talent in creating The Charm of Chinoiserie. Their tireless dedication to this vast undertaking has enabled us to once again support our three 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 to our patrons for their continued steadfast support. We thank PNC Bank, which is celebrating its tenth year as our presenting sponsor. The bank’s ongoing support and sponsorship is gratifying! WE ALSO EXTEND SPECIAL THANKS TO: Charlotte Moss, award winning interior designer and author, for being our Honorary Chair and speaker at the Friday Lecture/Luncheon. David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, for graciously agreeing to be our Saturday Lecture Speaker. We look forward to hearing his thoughts on investing, business, and life. Sophie Donelson, Editor-in Chief of House Beautiful, who will be moderating our Saturday Designer Panel, which features Alexa Hampton and Markham Roberts. WE ARE INDEBTED TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS FOR THE PRO-BONO SUPPORT: David Ottenbreit of Chess Consulting, who serves as our Treasurer. Robert Benton, Jill Franzen, and Philip Davis of WileyRein LLP. William J. Curtin, Jr. of HoganLovells US LLC, for his close association and guidance. Timothy Lyden of Hogan Lovells US LLC. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE MANY HARD WORKING PROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED SO MUCH TO THE SUCCESS OF OUR SHOW: James Merrifield, Lisa Ager and the staff of the Katzen Center and American University, with whom it is always a pleasure to work. Karen and Ralph DiSaia, our Show Managers, for continuing to produce an exciting antiques show with the help of Stacy Exposition Services. Lisa Carey and Matt Hirschmann of Lucid Creative Partners LLC, for developing our new website and for their innovative graphic designs which each year so beautifully illustrate our theme. Nick Del Borello and his superb staff, who over the past ten years have played such a critical role in the successful operation of our show, from load-in to load-out. Judd Ashman of Elegant Envelope, who each year manages our address list and mailings. Pure Imaging, Inc. and Antiques & Fine Art magazine, the publisher of our catalogue. Susan Gage of Susan Gage Caterers, whose creative menus, delicious food, and outstanding service continue to contribute to the great success of our Preview Night Reception and Friday Luncheon. Tracy Stannard of Broad Branch Market, our Eagle Café caterer. John K. Mullins of Mullins P.C., our accountant. Our Executive Director, Jonathan G. Willen, and his assistant, Georgina Palma, whose knowledge, enthusiasm, and good humor are the major reason why we are able to present a successful show year after year. The Washington Winter Show continues to grow and thrive each year thanks to the tireless efforts of all of you! With great appreciation, Mason Bavin President, Washington Winter Show Board of Directors 9