The National Fundraising Committee will be holding a Big Ticket Raffle as well as a Silent Auction. The proceeds from the fund raising help ESSFTA sponsor the National Specialty.
A silent auction will take place the week of the National Specialty. The silent auction will be conducted on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with the bidding for a group of items ending one day and new items being offered for bidding the following day.
Auction items will be on display at the Linn County Expo Center, near the Conformation ring.
Silent Auction items must be claimed 20 minutes after the end judging everyday. Unclaimed Silent Auction items will be offered to the second highest bidder at that time.
The auction will feature club baskets donated by ESS Specialty Clubs nationwide. If your club has not been contacted and would like to participate please contact the committee chairs. The club/group basket bringing in the most money will have the opportunity to donate one-half of the price to either the rescue group of their choice or the ESSFTA Foundation.
In addition, items donated by individuals and vendors will also be included. The committee is gladly accepting donations of artwork, videos, books, training items, grooming items, clothing, handmade items, jewelry, etc for inclusion in the silent auction. The National Specialty committee encourages all attendees to bring with them an item for the Silent Auction.
Some of the featured Silent Auction items can be viewed here.
Contacts for information on the Silent Auction and Club Basket Auction are: Debbie Kirsch (503) 287-8194 or debjeffkirsch@hotmail.com; Chris Alver (503) 249-0162 or calveress@comcast.net; Marti Nickoli at (510) 223-3533 or sprngr3@aol.com
Tickets are now available for our large item raffle. If you would prefer to pay by check please send your request and check to: Aime Weniger at 24452 Overlake Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
If you are paying through PayPal, please note the amount reflects a fee that ESSFTA must pay to PayPal.
Reserved Seating
The ESSFTA National Show Committee is offering reserved seating for eight (8) lucky winners. Each winner will receive two Picnic Time chairs to keep in addition to front row seating for the 2010 National Specialty.
Ticket prices are $5 each or five tickets for $20. The winning tickets will be drawn at the ESSFTA 2010 National Specialty Welcome Party. You need not be present to win. Thanks to Dottie Cherry for her generous donation.
Silver ESS Head Study
A Silver head study from Originals by Omar (value = $500). Jewels by Omar can custom design for your specific breed using gold and/or silver and gem stones. Jewels by Omar is renowned for their detailed and life-like qualities. All proceeds will go to the ESSFTA 2010 National Funding Raising Committee in support of the ESSFTA 2010 National Specialty.
Ticket prices are $5 each or five tickets for $20. The winning ticket will be drawn at the ESSFTA 2010 National Specialty. You need not be present to win.
Please note that the photo is an example only. Actually jewelry piece might differ. Thanks to Omar for his generous donation.
Sitting Dog Chair
A hand made child-size chair incorporating a custom painted portrait of your dog. The winners will receive a portrait of your dog painted on the back of the chair. Can be ordered as a chair or raised dog dish holder. The wood silhouette cut-out of the dog adds a realistic touch.
Ticket prices are $5 each or five tickets for $20. There will be two winners. The winning tickets will be drawn at the ESSFTA 2010 National Specialty. You need not be present to win.
Thanks to the Sitting Dog Chair Company for their generous donation.
$100 Gift Certificate
A total of five $100 gift certificates will be raffled off for dog sportswear from DogGoneChic.
Ticket prices are $5 each or five tickets for $20. The winning ticket will be drawn at the ESSFTA 2010 National Specialty. You need not be present to win.
Thanks to the DogGoneChic for their generous donation.
A raffle will be held on Saturday, October 9th. Donations for the raffle are always welcome. Please contact the local committee if you would like to donate.
Contacts for the raffle are: Debbie Kirsch (503) 287-8194 or debjeffkirsch@hotmail.com; Chris Alver (503) 249-0162 or calveress@comcast.net; Marti Nickoli at (510) 223-3533 or sprngr3@aol.com