2011 HFA Homepage
Please address any questions about the auction or donations to the 2011 Health Fund Auction co-chairs:Amy Baklund at amy@copansplace.org
Dan Sernicola at BMDhistory@me.com.
Welcome!
Surf's up and you want to be sure not to miss the swell of the 2011 Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Health Fund Auction!The surf report is in, and according to local surf terms, the amount of auction items this year is "epic".
Be sure not to miss the fun as we raise money to support the health of our beloved breed!
Come dressed in your beach finest, shorts, dresses, tropical shirts, and even festive beach hats. Prizes may be awarded for such categories as: the best surfer couple, best beach dressed kennel, and overall individual embodying the true California living theme!
Rumor has it that Gidget may also be at the auction!
So please join us for what is always a great fundraiser for the breed and a great time! We plan to have many extraordinary items; you won't want to pass up the opportunity to outbid your friends!
About the HF Auction
Date: Thursday April 7th, 2011Time: Cash bar starting 7.00 pm
Auction items will be on view prior to the start of the auction at 7:30 pm.
Location: Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd
Del Mar, California, 92014-1901
Proceeds and any excess donations will go to your choice of the BMDCA Health Fund (non-tax deductible) or to the BMDCA's Donor Advised Fund at the AKC's Canine Health Foundation (AKC CHF - tax deductible 501(c)3 fund).
You can help!
We are still looking forward to receiving generous donations of auction items by Berner fanciers everywhere. Some outstanding Berner-related items have already been donated, but we still need others. Please also consider making a cash donation to the auction. These donations are NOT tax deductible, but will help fund the cost of items that need to be framed or items that need sponsors. With your donation we will donate one of these Berner items in your name to the 2011 Health Fund Auction.
Item 1 - Gale Werth Carving
Gail Werth combined her interest in the Bernese Mountain Dog with her creative talents as a wood carver and turned out a limited number of unique carvings. One such carving was chosen as the BMDCA's representation at the AKC Dog Museum. The scenes depict dogs in various activities, including the early days of draft work, agility and obedience. She did a limited number of wood carvings, all of which she has donated to be used as fundraisers. Only a few have been in fundraisers so far, each unique, and each a fantastic work of art - by someone who bred, showed, and worked with her dogs. Although there are no Bernese Mountain Dogs at Broken Oaks kennels these days, their memory is retained through her carvings, true collector pieces.
The piece for the 2011 Health Auction is labeled "Bluebell 3 - Utility Bar Jump"
Carved and donated by Gale Werth