The Elisabeth Morrow School 2024 Spring Benefit

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and fundraising from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, at the Alpine Country Club. The Spring Benefit is an opportunity for the entire community to come together to celebrate all things EMS, including our two fabulous honorees: Janis Wein, for 36 years (and counting) of teaching, and the Class of 1973, who recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. 

Let's make memories together!

Cocktails, Dinner, Program, Auction, Dancing, Dessert

 A big thank you to our Spring Benefit co-chairs Lauren Apgar '32, Angela Cheng '24, '27, Sunny Cho '21, '23, '25, '28, and Julie Gurevich '33, '35

Meet our Honorees

We are thrilled to honor Janis Wein at this year's Spring Benefit for her exceptional dedication and unwavering commitment to education. As a longtime educator at EMS (36 years and counting!) Janis has left an indelible mark on countless students' lives, fostering a love for learning and instilling values that extend far beyond the classroom. Her passion, resilience, and service make her a beacon of inspiration, and we are privileged to recognize her outstanding contributions.

We are also excited to honor the EMS Class of 1973, in celebration of their 50th reunion.  The Class of '73 exemplifies the power of curiosity and growth, having embraced new experiences and knowledge throughout their lives. Join us in honoring their legacy of camaraderie and intellectual curiosity, as we toast to five decades of cherished memories and lasting friendships that have enriched their lives and defined their collective experience.

General Auction Rules

Conditions of Sale

• All bids are binding and all sales are final. All items have been donated to The Elisabeth Morrow School and are sold by it, not the donor. Please do not request refunds or exchanges from donors.

• Please read carefully the restrictions and specifications on the individual auction lots outlined in this program. By making a bid, you agree to accept any limitations or restrictions required by the lot donor.

• All items are sold in "as is" and "with all faults." The Elisabeth Morrow School makes no warranties or representations of merchantability, of fitness, nor of any other kind, express or implied.

• The Elisabeth Morrow School does not take any responsibility and waives any liability as to the correctness of descriptions, dollar value estimates, genuiness or conditions of any item. In no event shall EMS or anyone acting on its behalf be liable for any occurrence arising out of the use of these goods and services.

• Payment in full by the successful bidder must be made by cash, check, American Express, Visa or MasterCard on May 16, 2024, immediately following the close of auction.

• Unless otherwise specified, all items and services must be used within one year from Thursday, May 16, 2024. The dates and times of mutual convenience for the donor and successful bidder should be arranged between those parties within 30 days of the auction.

• Bidding on an item indicates your understanding and acceptance of these Conditions of Sale. If a purchaser breaches any of these Conditions of Sale, including the obligation to pay for purchased items, The Elisabeth Morrow School may seek all remedies under the law including canceling the sale, offering the property to the next highest bidder and reoffering the property without reserve.

• The Elisabeth Morrow School reserves the right to withdraw any item at any time prior to the sale. 

Silent Auction Rules

• Place your silent auction bid on our auction site at emsbenefit24.givesmart.com.

• The auction system allows for automatic bidding. Once you've set your maximum bid, the auction software will automatically raise your bid by a pre-determined increment until your maximum bid has been met or the silent auction ends. If your maximum bid equals a previous bid, the previous bidder prevails.

• In the event of a bidding error, please notify any auction staffer. The auction manager has the sole discretion to discard erroneous or fraudulent bids.

• At 15 minutes prior to the closing of the Silent Auction, guests who have registered their cell phone numbers on the emsbenefit24.givesmart.com site will be notified by text message. The winner is the highest bidder as registered by the auction system at the close of the auction. The winner bid must be certified by the auction manager.

Tax Information

• The amount of your contribution that may be tax deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the difference between the donor's estimated value and what you paid. Acknowledgements substantiating your payment will be sent to you. If you should pay less for an item than the donor's estimate, your purchase may not constitute a tax-deductible contribution.

• The Elisabeth Morrow School does not provide tax advice. The above tax information has been included for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for tax advice. Please consult your tax advisor to determine the full extent of your tax deductions.

 
Good Luck and Happy Bidding!