Welcome!
Saturday, March 11, 2017 | Leichtag Ranch
Our school was named for Paul Ecke Sr., who expanded Welcome to
a multi-generation floriculture business. We are honored the Annual Paul Ecke
to host tonight’s event here at the site of his Nighttime Fundraiser!
historic family home and ranch. The family focused on
the cultivation of the poinsettia, which brought fame We hope you enjoy a night with the Paul Ecke
to Encinitas. The city became known as the “Poinsettia community, including teachers, staff, parents &
Capital of the World.” friends of our school. With your help and the support
of the community, we hope to raise $42,000. Funds
The Ecke family’s agricultural legacy of the Ecke Ranch raised tonight will go towards paying a significant
continues through the work of the Leichtag Foundation portion of special consultants’ salaries, classroom
which advances self-sufficiency and stimulating social supplies and maintaining the garden through the
entrepreneurship in coastal North San Diego County holiday and summer breaks. Have a great time meeting
and beyond. new friends, savoring the delicious local eats and of
course outbidding your neighbor, all in the name of
The Leichtag Foundation honors the legacy of Lee and
Toni Leichtag through igniting and inspiring vibrant building and growing our PEC community.
Jewish life, advancing self-sufficiency and stimulating
social entrepreneurship in coastal North San Diego County Cheers!
and Jerusalem.
Agenda for the evening Where will your money go?
5-6pm Sunset Cocktails
Music: John Bennett on acoustic guitar
6-7pm Dinner & Silent Auction $ 5,000 helps keep our children
safe by providing an
7:30-8pm Live Auction on-campus Safety Monitor
year-round
8-10pm Dancing
Music: Mr. Jake on the turntables
provides a weekly salary &
benefits not funded by the $2,000
district for our wonderful
enrichment team serving all
our PEC students
John Bennett Mr. Jake $1,500 funds the supplies
for the Music or
John Bennett has been a fixture of the Jacob Sherreitt is a San Diego Native Garden program
local North San Diego music scene for the who has been playing music for nearly for the year
last few decades. Originally from South 20 years. He began singing in church at
Pasadena, California, he is the youngest a young age and while he was mostly $500 funds the $250 purchases
of a musical family. In his earlier years, he focused on athletics as a child, he met a supplies one
spent time in Hawaii and Australia, playing friend in 8th grade who showed him the for PE for classroom
music to support his passion for surfing. drums and he was hooked forever. He has the year art table
After starting a family in the 90’s kept him played with various ensembles, churches
grounded in North San Diego and four and bands, while working towards his
children later, he is still playing regularly at teaching credential. Finding his home
Le Papagayo, Roxy, Zel’s and an occasional at PEC in 2013 was a dream come true!
Belly Up show. Well versed in The Beatles, He draws upon all his experiences as an
Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, educator and multi-instrumentalist to
Ryan Adams, Wilco and many others, as bring a fresh, fun, well-rounded approach
well as John’s own original songs. You can to learning music!
catch him around town or contact him at
[email protected].
Live auction items
5 Course Dinner for 4 with Beer Pairings with 2 Nights in a King Suite at the Hard Rock Hotel,
BelleCal Seasonal San Diego
Donated by: BelleCal Seasonal, Isabelle Baril, proud parent of 3 PEC kids Donated by: RPM Mortgage - Dave & Nancy Pennington, proud parents of PEC kindergartener
FMV: $460 FMV: $750
Starting Bid: $200 Starting bid: $350
The menu will be designed with the auction winner to suit your diet and make it a fine dining Stylish, sophisticated, and inspired by the city. Our luxury suites in San Diego have the space
experience using local seasonal ingredients. All 5 courses will be paired with amazing beers to you need and the amenities you expect for extraordinary stays in the Gaslamp Quarter.
complement each dish. A great meal with friends and a memorable dinner experience hosted Includes VIP check in at Green Room with complimentary drink. Nights do not have to
in your own home or backyard. be consecutive.
Principal for a Day 6th Grade Graduation Seats
Donated by: Paul Ecke Central Elementary School Donated by: Paul Ecke Central Elementary School
FMV: $1 FMV: $1
Starting Bid: $200 Starting Bid: $200
The experience of a lifetime for any child is to become the Principal for the Day at Paul Ecke Enjoy six front row seats to PEC’s 6th grade graduation ceremony reserved just for you! Your
Central School! Your child will have the opportunity to take over the school for the day and child’s big moment will be open for photos and videos, without crouching in the aisles.
make morning announcements, visit classrooms, supervise recess and go out to lunch with
the “Assistant Principal for the day” Ms. Chavarin. This event is loads of fun and is a great Private Sunset Sail around San Diego Bay
leadership opportunity for your child!
Donated by: Steve and Cathy Straitiff, proud grandparents of PEC 1st Grader
FMV: $500
Starting Bid: $250
Enjoy the beautiful San Diego sunset while sailing around on the Freya, a Cal 47, with
appetizers and cocktails included for up to 6 people. Restrictions: Redeemable for any Saturday
or Sunday from 3p-6pm.
Live auction items continued
Front Row Parking Spot for the School Year Dinner Party with Friends, Private 4-Course Dinner
with Wine Pairings for 10 in Your Home
Donated by: Paul Ecke Central Elementary School
FMV: $1 Winspire Consignment Item
Starting Bid: $350 FMV: $1,650
You will have your own dedicated parking space for the 2017-2018 school year Starting Bid: $1,650
in the Vulcan St. parking lot. Need we say more? Whether you want to throw a dinner party for friends or business associates, host a birthday
or anniversary celebration, or create a memorable event with family, what better way than to
Surfboard by Saltes Surfboards have a private chef, in the comfort of your own home? From shopping to cooking to clean up, let
Chef Antony Rodino take care of the details while you entertain your guests and enjoy yourself.
Donated by: Henrique Saltes, Proud Parent of PEC 3rd Grader
FMV: $800 1 Week Stay in 5 Bedroom home in Sayulita, Mexico
Starting Bid: $400
Surfboard designed and handcrafted by Saltes Surfboards, focusing on quality and durable Donated by: Patrick and Cheri Hasburgh, proud parents of PEC 5th Grader
products for your personal surfing needs to provide you with the right equipment to have fun FMV: $3,500
and connect with the ocean. Starting Bid: $1,750
5 Bedroom home that accommodates groups of 12 or more. Includes, pool, skate bowl,
5-day stay at an Ocean front condo in Kona, HI basketball half court, and satellite tv. Five minute walk to the beach or to town. Sayulita is a
funky surf/fishing village filled with amazing food, art, and entertainment, located 45 minutes
Donated by: The Alvarado Family Foundation, proud parents and grandparents of PEC 2nd Grader north of the Puerto Vallarta Airport.
FMV: $2,215
Starting Bid: $1,000
Fully equipped 2 bedroom/2 Bath Condo at the Royal Sea Cliff Kona by Outrigger is located on
seven acres of prime oceanfront land just one mile south of the town of Kailua Kona. Property
is a multi-level complex with striking architecture that descends toward the coast to afford
dramatic views of the ocean and the Kona Coastline. Two Swimming Pools, Hot Tub, Tennis
Court, Barbeque Facilities, Activities Desk.
Thank you to all the
auction donors
Simply put, if it wasn’t for the generosity of our community supporters, we wouldn’t be able
to provide the enrichment of Art, Music, Gardening, Science & PE to our children. Thank
you for your kindhearted donations as they genuinely make a difference in the lives of our
PEC students.
As members of the Leucadia community, please remember to patronize these businesses
throughout the year!
*Denotes PEC family-owned/affiliated business.
1-on-1 Basketball Body Therapy Arts CMA Korean Karate Encinitas Sushi Lounge Jamba Juice Liz Loza
Coach Anya Equinox Fitness Club Jerry Michelsen (4th Grade Teacher)*
101 Nails Bottega Italiana* Nutritional Therapy* Fairen Del* Jimbo’s…Naturally
Code to the Future/ Fish 101* Joe Prussak Lou’s Records
4th-6th Grade Teachers— Bowie James Success Through Chess Fit Kids America Judy and Joel Pressman*
Skerrett, Winter, Costco Wholesale Gaston Martinez KC Tandoor Lorraine Geisterfer
B. McFadden, Loza, Brian McFadden Cre8 Art School Geisterfer’s Kotija Jr.* (3rd Grade Teacher)*
Guitierrez, Frid, Pirazzini, (6th Grade Teacher)* CVS Pharmacy 3rd Grade Class* Kristin Willard*
Escobedo, Leonard* Decoy Dockside Dining Gepetto’s Toys La Costa Kids Luna Grill
Brenda Oceguera Disneyland Gina McBride La Jolla Playhouse
9Round (Kindergarten Teacher)* Doubletake Shop Sturgeon Hair La Paloma Theater Lux Art Institute
Dvora Dawson Ham’s 2nd Grade Class* Lazy Acres
Alvarado Family Bushfire Kitchen Eagle Creek Handel’s Ice Cream Lemongrass Aveda Mad Science of San Diego
Foundation* East Village Asian Diner* Happy Baby Sleep* Salon and Spa
Caela Timinsky Emily Bondell- Hornblower Cruises Lesley Murphy Magdelena Ecke YMCA
American Girl Doll (3rd Grade Teacher) Bombshell Salon Infinite Smile (2nd Grade Teacher)*
Encinitas Aikido* In And Out Burger Leucadia Pizza Mammal Clothing
Ancona’s 2nd Grade Class* California Backyard Birds Encinitas Orthodontics Islands Restaurants Lisa Spencer Nutrition*
Maritime Museum
Anonymous Donors Castillo’s Kindergarten of San Diego
Class*
Avuva Salon Maritza Ham
Cheryl Sorg* (2nd Grade Teacher)*
Baker and Olive
Chris and Lisa Sinkovich* Meritage Wine Market
Belia Ventzke
(1st Grade Teacher)* Chris Andrade Mikayla McFadden
(Staff Member)* (1st Grade Teacher)*
BelleCal Seasonal*
Clarissa Lopez Mingei International
Belly Up Tavern (Kindergarten Teacher)* Museum
Birdseye Kitchen Club Xcite
Auction donors continued
*Denotes PEC family-owned/affiliated business.
Monique Templeton Revolution Roasters* San Diego Zoo Susie Cakes Timinsky Pottery* Wave Volleyball Club
(Kindergarten Teacher)* Sarah Breech Timinsky’s Weidner’s Gardens
RPM Mortgage-Dave (3rd Grade Teacher)* Susie Castillo 3rd Grade Class* West Coast Martial
Museum of Making Music and Nancy Pennington* Sea Folly Swimwear* (Kindergarten Teacher)* Tom Keller Arts Academy
Sea+Wander Pediatric Dentistry Winter’s 5th Grade Class*
North Coast Rubio’s Coastal Grill Six Flags Magic Mountain Tamara Banks Tropical Exotic Hardwoods Yoga Tropics
Repertory Theater Soccer Kids Skin Care Studio USA Jump Stars Yummy Cupcakes
Saltes Surfboards* Sport Clips Haircuts USS Midway Museum Zonia Ancona
Nufaces Day Spa Sprouts Farmers Market TaylorMade Golf* V’s Barbershop (2nd Grade Teacher)*
San Diego Air and Stagedoor Dance* Ventke’s 1st Grade Class* Zumbar Coffee
Orangetheory Fitness Space Museum Steve and Cathy Straitiff* TGA/SCPGA Golf VG’s Donuts
Studio Barre Vigilucci’s List of donors as
Patrick and Cheri Hasburgh* San Diego Automotive Surf Brothers Teriyaki The Coffee Bean Wahoo’s Fish Taco of February 2017.
Museum Surfin Fire Surf Camp Waterworks Aquatics
Performing Arts Workshop The Craftsman Tavern
San Diego Children’s
Physical Culture 101* Discovery Museum The Fit Mill
Priority Public House San Diego History Center The Park Dale Players
Queen Eileen’s San Diego Model The Roxy Encinitas
Railroad Museum
Rebecca Kay Black* The Sandwich Spot
San Diego Repertory
Rebecca Norman Theater Tim Wheeler (Garden
Jewelry and Leather* Enrichment Consultant)*
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Thank you to the committee
Thank you to the Nighttime Fundraising committee for generously donating your
time to organizing this event. A special thank you to Liza Suh and Jessica Pressman,
the committee chairs, for countless hours securing donations, managing logistics and
coordinating volunteers to make sure the 3rd Give of 2017 was a smashing success.
Committee members
Risa Arato Mary Lavery Debi Sorenson
Melissa Cyr Erika Lowe Laurie Switzer
Heather Hitchcock Jessica Serrano Kristin Willard
Tasha Boerner Horvath Lisa Shaw