About UsThe Celebrity Waiters Luncheon was founded in 1984 by Gene Juarez with the help of Dick Friel, Michael Malone, David Wymann, Jr. (Phil Smart Jr.), Brooks Whittle, and Ron Neubauer. Their objective was to create a unique and innovative lunchtime auction comprised with key business and community leaders. Guests are invited to sit at their table and are waited on by their Celebrity Waiter host. The waiter encourages their table guests to bid on auction items, donate through raise the paddle and “tip” their waiter throughout this fun-filled, themed event. This inventive formula has made Celebrity Waiters Luncheon one of the most successful daytime Seattle auctions for over 37 years.
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Our MissionThe Celebrity Waiters Luncheon Organization serves the Puget Sound area by raising funds annually for a local charitable organization in the areas of Education, Health, Human Services and Children/Youth.
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2022 Waiters
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Beneficiary
WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO
Seattle Police Foundation (SPF) is a 501(c)3 focused on supporting the Seattle Police Department to build relationships and provide additional funding where needed. We have 2.5 FTEs and 33 board members who come from diverse leadership backgrounds. 2022 is our 20th anniversary!
SPF funds law enforcement enhancements that fall outside of the City budget in the areas of community programs, safety equipment, and training. 2021 Grants Funded by Seattle Police Foundation:
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS - EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
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Celebrity Waiters
Luncheon of Seattle CWL is one of the most successful, zaniest, over-the-top luncheon charity events in the United States. Its success is about the organized chaos, costumes, pranks, and a swelling SPIRIT of fun, along with an “on vacation” mentality. With the combination of wonderful auction items and generous donors, CWL helps to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime experience for everyone involved.
The Celebrity Waiters 2022 theme:
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Save The Date For Our 2022 Auction
The 38th Annual Celebrity Waiters Luncheon will be held on Friday, May 13, 2022, starting at 11:30 am with Auctioneers David Silverman and Fred Northup, Jr. |