Sips & Swings

Gourmet Magazine's Michael Green, a world-renowned wine consultant, will be offering a special wine tasting in conjunction with an exhibition by Stanford Women's Gymnastics team. The 2003 "Sips & Swings" event promises to be both educational and entertaining. "Balancing Act: A New Look at Food and Wine Pairings" is the title of Michael Green's presentation.

Michael Green has been featured in numerous national publications, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Business Week, U.S. News & World Report and House Beautiful and has been a frequent guest on Food Network's Emeril Live and Cooking Live. For more information regarding Michael Green visit,

http://www.restaurant.org/tabletalk/biodetail.cfm?GuestID=27

The Stanford Women's Gymnastics team boasts 14 All-American honors and begins their competitive season in January 2004. This is a great opportunity to see them in action as they begin their journey to the Super Six Finals in April.

A silent auction will also be conducted throughout the evening. Auction items from 2002 included a football signed by John Elway, a weekend get-away to Monterey, airline tickets, hotel stays, season tickets to Stanford sporting events, etc. These items make great holiday gifts! This year's auction items will be posted at www.cardinalgym.com as they are confirmed.

Child care will be provided for $25. Please RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your seat. If you are unable to attend but would like to contribute to the event by way of an auction item or a monetary donation please contact Head Coach Kristen Smyth (contact information attached).

Stanford Women's Gymnastics thanks you for your support and looks forward to seeing you December 13th!

"Sips and Swings was definitely the event of the 2002 holiday season. The gymnastics was great, the auction items were excellent and Michael Green was outstanding. I already have it on my calendar for 2003!"

Peter Langenfeld, '00