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Monday, February 23, 2015
Byron Beck, GoLocalPDX Features Editor
Karol Collymore and Judge Kemp at Our House Gala at Portland Art Museum. Photo by Byron Beck.
The Our House "Love Boat"-themed Annual Gala Auction raised over $500,000 Saturday night at the Portland Art Museum.
With over 420 guests in attendance the generosity over flowed.
Love Boat emcee Dale Johannes and auctioneer Johnna Wells presented 16 live auction items that included vacation packages to Bali, Puerto Vallarta, Provence, Dubai, Tuscany and a special 15-course dinner prepared by "Top Chef Boston" finalist, recent James Beard Award nominee and Executive Chef of Departure, Gregory Gourdet.
Guests began the evening with a cocktail hour and silent auction, followed by the live auction, dinner, and it all wrapped up with a very lively "Disco on The Lido Deck" after party.
Love Boat entertainment included dinner hostess "Yolanda" aka Jill Westerby backed up by a three-piece band lead by Denny Bixby and a special performance by Scott Nevins, star of Bravo TV's "The People's Couch."
Event Chairs Bob Speltz (Our House Board Member and Director of Public Affairs at The Standard) and his partner Dwight Adkins co-chaired the event. The Standard was the presenting sponsor and Wells Fargo offered a $25,000 matching donation for the night's special appeal. Funds raised at the gala will support the programs and services Our House provides to people in our community living with HIV/AIDS. Since 1988, Our House has offered vital services including housing, specialized nursing care, supplemental food and more.
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The Our House "Love Boat"-themed Annual Gala Auction raised over $500,000 Saturday night at the Portland Art Museum.
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Karol and Judge
Karol Collymore and Judge Kemp at the Our House "Love Boat"-themed Annual Gala Auction that raised over $500,000 Saturday night at the Portland Art Museum.
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Wayne Miya
Our House Executive Director Wayne Miya at the "Love Boat"-themed Annual Gala Auction that raised over $500,000 Saturday night at the Portland Art Museum.
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Bob Speltz
The Standard's Bob Speltz at the Our House "Love Boat"-themed Annual Gala Auction that raised over $500,000 Saturday night at the Portland Art Museum.
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Jeana and Collin
Basic Rights Oregon Executive Director Jeana Frazzini and Collin McFayden at the Our House "Love Boat"-themed Annual Gala Auction that raised over $500,000 Saturday night at the Portland Art Museum.
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Love Boat Guests
Vivian, Finn, Laela Wilding and Todd McMurray at the Our House "Love Boat"-themed Annual Gala Auction that raised over $500,000 Saturday night at the Portland Art Museum.
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Terry and Gov. Roberts
Terry Bean (left) and Gov. Barbara Roberts (far right) at the Our House "Love Boat"-themed Annual Gala Auction that raised over $500,000 Saturday night at the Portland Art Museum.
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Tia and Gregory
Tia Vanich and Gregory Gourdet at the Our House "Love Boat"-themed Annual Gala Auction that raised over $500,000 Saturday night at the Portland Art Museum.
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Tracy Curtis
Wells Fargo's Tracy Curtis aka "Charo" at the Our House "Love Boat"-themed Annual Gala Auction that raised over $500,000 Saturday night at the Portland Art Museum.
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Scott and Dale
"The People's Couch" Scott Nevins and emcee Dale Johannes at the Our House "Love Boat"-themed Annual Gala Auction that raised over $500,000 Saturday night at the Portland Art Museum.
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Juan and Allison
Juan Martinez and Allison Blythe at the Our House "Love Boat"-themed Annual Gala Auction that raised over $500,000 Saturday night at the Portland Art Museum.
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Stephen and Michael
Stephen Marc Beaudoin and Michael McCauley at the Our House "Love Boat"-themed Annual Gala Auction that raised over $500,000 Saturday night at the Portland Art Museum.
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Karol Collymore
Karol Collymore at the Our House "Love Boat"-themed Annual Gala Auction that raised over $500,000 Saturday night at the Portland Art Museum.
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Allison and Gregory
Allison Blythe and Gregory Gourdet at the Our House "Love Boat"-themed Annual Gala Auction that raised over $500,000 Saturday night at the Portland Art Museum.
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Bob and Dale
Bob Speltz and Dale Johannes at the Our House "Love Boat"-themed Annual Gala Auction that raised over $500,000 Saturday night at the Portland Art Museum.
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Maria Peters Lake
Maria Peters Lake at the Our House "Love Boat"-themed Annual Gala Auction that raised over $500,000 Saturday night at the Portland Art Museum.
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Mike and Rob
Mike Marshall and Rob Walker at the Our House "Love Boat"-themed Annual Gala Auction that raised over $500,000 Saturday night at the Portland Art Museum.
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