“To stand for the Earth is to stand for each other.” – Anonymous
On a 25 year trajectory of impactful community support, the Auction Committee for the 2025 International Polo Charity Ball, Singapore Swing is shooting for the moon, curating a sparkling array of auction exclusives to entice the 400 bidders in the house as well as online-bidders welcomed to walk away with the night’s treasures.
The committee is currently sourcing prized lots donated by Newport’s most desirable establishments as well as from elite enterprises around the world, all putting their most generous foot forward to support this worthy cause, and receive valuable exposure within the highly curated collection, to be featured in viral social media campaigns, previewed by tens of thousands of Newport Polo fans in direct email campaigns and on its high traffic website & box office, illustrated on the glossy pages of the gala auction booklet and showcased on an online auction during the weeks leading up to the sold-out event, one of the summer resort’s most sought after affairs.
The auction committee represents a combined force from Newport Polo and gala beneficiaries, Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District, Roger Williams Park Zoo, Newport Tree Conservancy and Save The Bay, bringing together a wide reaching network of resources to champion RI’s most urgent environmental missions.
Inspired by Singapore’s global leadership in sustainability and conservation, this year’s gala celebrates the work of groundbreaking organizations shaping a greener future. The Singapore Swing gala proudly supports eco-visionaries across Rhode Island making bold strides in environmental education, green infrastructure, urban forestry, and wildlife preservation.
Gala Ambassadors
Nancy Parker Wilson – President of Greenvale Vineyards and Chair of the Eastern RI Conservation District: Nancy’s leadership in sustainable agriculture has shaped both land and community. Since co-founding Greenvale in 1992, she’s made it a beacon of responsible farming and agritourism, earning the honor of Farm of the Year in 2018.
Meg Stowe – Founder, Girls Leadership Collaborative: A lifelong educator, social venture advisor, and Polo Club member, Meg brings passion and expertise to the beneficiary selection process. With a deep commitment to youth, family wellness, and community impact, Meg is thrilled to champion this year’s causes—including maternal and infant care, urban forestry, and environmental education—while helping to craft an unforgettable auction experience.
Auction Committee Members
Sara Churgin
District Manager, Eastern RI Conservation District
Leanne Danielsen
Events Manager, Save The Bay
Natasha Harrison
Executive Director, Newport Tree Conservancy
Agnes Keating
GM, Newport Polo
Stacie Mills
Principal Broker, Vanderbilt International Properties Ltd
Meghan Tierney
Newport Polo Player
Tempie Thompson
Director of Development, Roger Williams Park Zoo
Wynter Sands
Auction Chair, Eastern RI Conservation District
About The Beneficiaries
- Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District – Champions of local green infrastructure, AgInnovation education, composting programs, and sustainable land use.
- Roger Williams Park Zoo – Inspiring generations through wildlife education and conservation since 1872.
- Newport Tree Conservancy – Guardians of Newport’s extraordinary urban forest, dedicated to planting and preserving its global arboretum.
- Save The Bay – Protecting Narragansett Bay through advocacy, restoration, and education.
Your generosity, through auction donations and spirited bidding will ensure these missions thrive. Auction preview and early bidding open mid/late July via email invitation. Silent & Live Auctions close August 1. Sign up for email announcement of online auction here.