http://www.transformerdc.org/special-events/overview/transformer-13th-annual-silent-auction-and-benefit-party

Diplomatic Chairs of the Event * The Ambassador of Italy, Armando Varricchio and Mrs. Varricchio - 2016

• The Ambassador of France, Gérard Araud - 2015

• Ambassador Björn Lyrvall & Madeleine Lyrvall of the Embassy of Sweden - 2014

• The Ambassador of Colombia, His Excellency Carlos Urrutia - 2013

• The Ambassador of Spain, His Excellency Ramón Gil-Casares -2012

• The Ambassador of Australia, His Excellency The Honorable Kim Beazley, AC & Ms. Susie Annus -2011

• The Ambassador of Mexico, His Excellency Arturo Sarukhan, and Mrs. Veronica Valencia-Sarukhan -2010

• The Ambassador of Mexico, His Excellency Arturo Sarukhan, and Mrs. Veronica Valencia-Sarukhan - 2011

Tony Podesta: http://www.transformerdc.org/special-events/co-chairs-host-committee/transformer-12th-annual-silent-auction-and-benefit-party

Alefantis helps sponsor the event every year. He pops up in almost every image album.

There appears to be a lot of political power and money at this event. It is important to see if any of these connections are significant.

Alefantis and Brock at the 2015 auction: http://www.transformerdc.org/images/uploads/gallery/866/img_0910_(1)__large.jpg