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International:
Sailors for the Sea
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Susan and David
Rockefeller, Jr.
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David Rockefeller,
Jr.’s
SAILORS FOR THE SEA Auction at CHRISTIE’S
Raises Nearly $780,000 for Ocean Conservation
Photos by: Joyce Brooks
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Harlan Bratcher,
Susan Rockefeller, Barbara Cohn and Bert Cohn |
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Sir Russell Coutts,
David Rockefeller, Jr.,
Dr. Jane
Lubchenco,
William Koch and Susan Rockefeller |
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William Koch
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Dan Pingaro |
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Fernanda Kellogg |
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John and Ingrid
Connolly |
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Katherine Farley,
David
Rockefeller, Jr. and Susan Rockefeller |
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Linda Goelz and John
Graef |
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Gail Clark, Edward
Samek and Lynne Wheat |
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Susan Rockefeller,
David Rockefeller and
Countess Marion von Burchard |
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Kurt Matthews |
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Joyce Brooks |
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Jean Burden and
Edward Samek |
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Cocktails anyone?..... |
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Until we meet again.... |
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WHAT: On Monday, December 3, CHRISTIE’S New York
hosted an unbelievable evening of cocktails, dinner,
entertainment and auction for an elite group of philanthropists,
top clientele, and members of the sailing community, to raise
funds for Sailors for the Sea and its programs to educate and
engage the boating community in the worldwide protection of the
oceans.
The five, one-of-a-kind fantasy lots up for bid combined with
generous paddle raises from the audience helped to raise an
incredible $779,350 (and counting) for the organization, far
surpassing the original goal of $550,000.
Additional highlights of the evening included the opening
remarks by Sailors for the Sea Founder and Board Chairman, David
Rockefeller, Jr., and a panel discussion led by renowned
broadcaster Charlie Rose with two of the world’s most prominent
ocean advocates, Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Administrator of the
National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, and Sir
Russell Coutts, the most successful skipper in the history of
the America’s Cup.
One-of-a-kind fantasy lots included:
§ One-week trans-Atlantic crossing on Cunard’s luxury cruise
liner, the Queen Mary 2, with five-star accommodations at Duke’s
St. James London Hotel, a gourmet meal at Wilton’s restaurant,
and return flight on Virgin Atlantic
§ One-week cruise on the Sea Cloud I or II, complete with
jewelry from Tiffany & Co. and a special dinner with David
Rockefeller, Jr. and acclaimed actress Glenn Close, who has a
special family connection to Marjorie Merriweather Post, the
original owner of the storied yacht, s/v Sea Cloud.
§ a luxurious escape to the Maldives on award-winning service
from Singapore Airlines
§ City of light and contrast: luxury travel and experiences
throughout Paris and Venice
§ Auction will also include paddle-raise bidding to fund Sailors
for the Sea’s programs to save the oceans
WHEN: Monday, December 3, 2012
WHERE: Christie’s, 20 Rockefeller Plaza, New York
WHO: Event Chairs: David Rockefeller, Jr., Founder and Board
Chairman, Sailors for the Sea; Fernanda Kellogg, Chair of the
Board of Tiffany & Co. Foundation; Stephen Lash, Chairman
Emeritus of Christie’s
Featured Guests: Renowned broadcaster Charlie Rose; Dr. Jane
Lubchenco, Administrator of the National Oceanographic and
Atmospheric Administration; Sir Russell Coutts, the most
successful skipper in the history of the America’s Cup
Honorary Chair: Bill Koch; Platinum Sponsor: Christie’s; Chairs:
Christopher Buck, Charles Butt; James H. Clark; David
Rockefeller, Susan and David Rockefeller, Jr.; Gold Sponsors:
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, The
Hinckley Company, the Tiffany & Co. Foundation; Vice Chairs:
John Castle, Bertram J. and Barbara Cohn, George and Sophie
Coumantaros, Paula and Jim Crown, Ed Dolman, Andrew and Sydney
Davis, Wendy Ettinger, Barbara Ettinger and Sven Huseby, Regan
and Billy Gammon, Diane and Guilford Glazer, Agnes Gund, Graham
Gund, Jo Carole and Ronald S. Lauder, Gerry Lenfest, Kevin
Mahaney, Elaine and Anto Marden, Alexander J. Roepers, Andrew
Sabin, Jerry Speyer and Katherine Farley; Silver Sponsors:
Fujisankei Communications, The Harris Family Foundation,
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Louis Vuitton North America, Rockefeller &
Co.
ABOUT SAILORS FOR THE SEA:
Founded in 2004, with offices in Newport, R.I., and Yokohama,
Japan, Sailors for the Sea is a nonprofit organization that
educates and empowers the boating community to protect and
restore our oceans and local waters. The organization has
reached over 200,000 people through a variety of educational
programs and highly visible sailing events. Among its many
programs, Sailors for the Sea develops free environmental lesson
plans, called Rainy Day Kits, used by sailing instructors and
teachers to explain ocean science and teach the principles of
environmental sustainability to more than 20,000 young sailors
and students. Sailors for the Sea reached more than 120,000
sailors worldwide, who have participated in Clean Regattas
certified events, and is the Official Clean Regattas Partner for
the 34th America’s Cup. Clean Regattas certification provides
independent third-party verification that a yacht club, sailing
program, or regatta is environmentally responsible, and is doing
its utmost to protect the waters upon which people sail. The
organization is also developing a sustainable practices program
for the entire marine industry. In the future, Sailors for the
Sea aims to unite the 12 million members of the boating
community as Ocean Stewards to preserve the world’s seas for
future generations.
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