Late last year our shelter manager,
Margaret Varner came up with an idea that on its face seemed
"too much" but she wouldn't let go of it. Her firm
belief that an upscale fund raising dinner/auction could and
would work, even in a struggling economy, convinced the board
of directors to give her the green light and the "Fur Ball"
was born.
After months of planning and
a hours of hard work Margaret, Marcia Moffatt, Mary Jane Manzi
and Angie Burger spearheaded a team second to none to put on
a first class, fun and financially successful event that leaves
the words "thank you" seeming quite inadequate.
So rather than write about it,
we would like to share some photos from this very special event.
Held outdoors in Chamber of Commerce
weather at the picturesque Applegate River Lodge, the first annual
Fur Ball
Cocktail hour featured
music by the bluegrass band, Siskiyou Summit.
Board members Marcia Moffatt
and Mary Hanson with raffle ticket sellers Angie Burger and Heather
Hanson. All these gals did a great job making sure everyone had
a nice time.
Truman Fund
Before dinner there was plenty
of time for the guests to look over all the fine auction items
along with the wide array of raffle prizes.
There is a list of all who contributed
to the marvelous event at the bottom of this page.
By 6:15 the seats were
filling up.
Board member Kenway Mead (center)
was on hand with his wife Diane who is the shelter volunteer
coordinator.
RVHS Vice President June
Peterson with hubby Larry.
Board member Bill Fien and his
wife, Suzanne with shelter Asst. Manager Tanya Allen.
Four legged family are always
welcome at RVHS events. They are who we do them for.
Shelter Manager and Fur Ball
creator Margaret Varner welcomed the guests.
Guests had a choice of
three fine meals served by the lodge staff.
RVHS board member Mary
Jane Manzi and president Susan Beldman (center).
Special paw print cakes
were served for dessert.
After desert it was time for
the auction which featured auctioneer Ron Schwartz who, along
with Tom Battoe and Greg Bock from the Grants Pass Elks, donated
their time and skills for the animals.
Stephanie Varner did
a great job of displaying the auction items.
The final outdoor function of
the evening was the raffle drawing which was followed by dancing
in the lodge to Siskiyou Summit.
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