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"I LEFT MY HEART' AT THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND ANNUAL DINNER & AUCTION

By Eric Duarte (RPTA '13), Staff Writer

RPTA's 35th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Dinner & Auction, 'I Left My Heart In San Luis Obispo' took place on Saturday, February 25th at picturesque Windfall Farms in Paso Robles, California.

The event was held in a refurbished barn that once housed prize race horses with price tags of $100,00 or more. With magnificent views, lots of space, and a lively RPTA family, the stage was set for a spectacular and fun-filled evening. The theme created by RPTA students was perfect for the beautiful setting, and it produced a laid back Central Coast atmosphere that participants enjoyed.

Approximately 185 people, a mix of alumni, students, faculty, advisory council members, parents, and friends, attended, and the event netted close to $20,000. Some standout auction items were: Ritz Carlton Hotel stays, San Francisco Giants tickets, NY Mets tickets, Seacrest Ocean Front Hotel stays, and naturally lots of wine. Money raised is used to provide educational and professional growth opportunities, and to support the major's academic mission and goals.

The 2011-2012 Auction Committee did a fabulous job planning and implementing this event by making sure there was an amazing venue, delicious food, fun people, and an overall flawless event that left guests in awe and made them not want to leave. Committee chair Kaitlyn Mullinax '’12) said "Everything was awesome! We give a huge thanks to the RPTA Auction Committee, the RPTA Community, and our supporters!"

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