1st Annual Region 12 Spotlight Silent Charity Auction

1st Annual Region 12 Spotlight Silent Charity Auction
Bids Open: May 7th, 2012 Bids Close: May 10th, 2012 Minimum bid increment: $10.00 All Credit Cards Accepted A final chance to bid will be available live throughout the Stallion Auction at 7:oo PM EST on Thursday May 10th and handled by auctioneer Greg Knowles. Anyone that cannot attend in person is welcome to join the bidding via telephone at the numbers below and can view the auction live at www.ArabianHorseGlobal.com. Janet Searls – (757)435‐7480 Roxann Hart – (352)266‐6445 Debbie Holden – (205)305‐9386 The Spotlight Program is proud to be able to make available for purchase many quality items that have been donated by other horse lovers that are truly determined to make a difference. We ask that you take this opportunity to reach into your pockets and participate in this worthy cause by placing a bid on an item that may have caught your fancy. Our two designated charities for this years silent auction is the Arabian Horsemen Distress Fund and the Miracle Children’s’ Network. The Arabian Horsemen’s Distress Fund was established in January of 2005 as the Arabian horsemen’s community rose to help one of their own, Northwestern Arabian horse trainer Ron Copple. Ron was diagnosed in the fall of 2004 with Stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma, and while his insurance coverage was excellent, the rigors of aggressive treatment along with the shortfall of their insurance to cover all the extenuating expenses left a void. Horsemen from around the country combined efforts, and as the fund began helping the Copple’s and several other community members during 2005, application was made and granted by the IRS for 501c3 status, making all donations completely tax deductible. Governed by a board of five industry‐involved horse people, the fund’s guidelines are configured so as to award the board the maximum ability to respond to a variety of circumstances. Application for assistance is eligible to any current member of the Arabian Horse Association in good standing, and all applications are kept confidential unless an individual releases the board to outreach to the community on their behalf. As of November, 2010, the fund has disbursed over $350,000 to individuals throughout the Arabian horse community, and virtually all of the money donated is earmarked to directly help our community horsemen during times of crisis. In 2011 an Endowment Fund was created for The Arabian Horsemen's Distress Fund by Hennessey Arabians to give long‐term sustainability to this program. Gifts can be made to either the operating fund or the Endowment Fund; visit the website at www.horsemensdistressfund.com for details on how to donate. Georgia College Miracle is a campus‐wide fundraiser that benefits The Children's Hospital in Macon, Ga. In the past eight years, GC Miracle has raised over $100,000 through an annual event called "Dance Marathon." Students sign up to participate and raise a minimum of $50 individually to contribute to the cause. "Dance Marathon" is essentially a 12‐hour celebration with games, dancing, snacks, crafts, and mingling. During this celebration, students also get a chance to meet families and children that have been impacted by The Children's Hospital and Children's Miracle Network in general. GC Miracle strives to have a presence on campus during the entirety of each school year. "Dance Marathon" is a one‐of‐a‐kind experience that every student should have before graduation. "We dance for those who can't." Auction Item #1 Robert Larum Bronze Horse Sculpture Description: Robert Larum has been a full time artist for more than 35 years. Balance, grace, beauty, realism, strength and form are evident in each piece of art. Donor: Roxann and Karl Hart Starting Bid: $100 Auction Item #2 Robert Larum Bronze Trotting Foal Sculpture Donor: Roxann and Karl Hart Starting Bid: $100 Auction Item #3 Pashmina Cashmere Scarf Description: Pashmina wool is fine cashmere wool hand‐
spun and woven in the high altitudes of the Himalayas. Donor: Roxann and Karl Hart Starting Bid: $100 Auction Item #4 Needle Point Pillows (2 ea) Description: Brand new with Hunt Scene. Donor: Roxann and Karl Hart Starting Bid: $100 Auction Item #5 Shary Akers Print Of Cork Painting Description: Shary Akers features the finest horse art in bronze sculptures, oils, pastel, watercolor, pencil, jewelry design and mixed media. Her work is noted for it’s fine detail, anatomical correctness and life‐like quality. Donor: Roxann and Karl Hart Starting Bid: $100 Auction Item #6 Antique Hermes Scarf with Original Box Description: Hermes is a French high fashion house established in 1837, today specializing in leather, lifestyle accessories, perfumery, luxury goods, and ready to wear. It’s logo, since the 1950’s is of a Duc carriage with horse. Donor: Roxann and Karl Hart Starting Bid: $100 Auction Item #7 Print from Poland ‘Officers of Imperial Guard’ Description: Large unframed print to be matted and framed. Provenance included. Donor: Faydelle Schott Starting Bid: $100 Auction Item #8 Harley‐Davidson Leather Motorcycle Jacket Description: Never worn, size 38. Signed by Bill Davidson (1997) Donor: Karen Havice Starting Bid: $100 Auction item #9 Freedman’s Flat Cob Caveson Description: Wide taper red #2 Brow Band. Donor: Freedman’s Starting Bid: $100 Auction Item #10 Lilly Barrack Amethyst, Lavender, Zirconia Bracelet Description: Lilly Barrack studied at Trinity University in San Antonio. After years of painting, she has turned her talent to the creation of jewelry. Lilly’s world travels have resulted in cross‐cultural influences with Africa playing a major role. Her designs are geometric and simple yet filled with expression and power. Using sterling silver, 14kt gold and untreated natural stones, she creates wonderful original works of art. Donor: Dr. Beth Wetherford Starting Bid: $100 Auction Item #11 Chinese Junk Carol Hennessey Painting (1/3) Description: Carol Hennessey’s representational and abstract oil and watercolor paintings are described as a delicate balance of perfect reality mixed with visual poetry. Carol and her husband Frank Hennessey own the beautiful Hennessey Arabians from Ocala, FL. Donor: Carol Hennessey Starting Bid: $100 Auction Item #12 Dutch Sailing Ships Carol Hennessey Painting (2/3) Donor: Carol Hennessey Starting Bid: $100 Auction Item #13 Cottage of Robert Frost Carol Hennessey Painting (3/3) Donor: Carol Hennessey Starting Bid: $100 Auction Item #14 Patrick Quercioli Infra‐Red Photograph Description: Mare and foal in field. Donor: Patrick Quercioli Starting Bid: $100 Auction Item #15 OKC Horse Lamp by N. Belden Description: This lamp is a Restricted Edition. It is the precursor to the original sculpture that the current US National Trophy was modeled after. It is UL approved and was made entirely in the US. The Lamp base measures 14” long by 7” deep. The overall height of the lamp is 25”. The sculpture sits freely within the base and can also be displayed as a sculpture on its’ own, without the lamp base. A functional attractive home décor collectible suited perfectly for any horse lover. The lamp is signed by the artist: N. Belden / ATE (All Things Equine) Donor: Bill & Corky Fairchild / All Things Equine, Inc. / AHA Corporate Partner Starting Bid: $100 Auction Item #16 Isbell’s Jewelry and Co. Ring Description: Sterling silver, 18kt yellow gold, and .14kt diamond ring with large onyx stone. Women’s size 7. Isbell Jewelers are Birmingham’s leader in custom jewelry and have been family owned and operated since 1982. Donor: Linda and Vince Musso Starting Bid: $100 Auction Item #17 Hand Made Halter and Breast Collar Description: Jenni Fairweather from Australia runs Leading Designs. Leading Designs is one of the world leaders in design & manufacture of stunning and unique bridle wear, specializing in Arabian and miniature horses. All halters are handmade, utilizing the highest quality components sourced throughout the world and made with the utmost attention to detail. Donor: Jenni Fairweather Starting Bid: $100 Special Thanks to: • Roxann Hart, who agreed to step up and make this first time event become a reality. We appreciate your willingness to lead the charge. • Frank Hennessey, our fearless leader, who knows the value of supporting one’s community. • To all of friends in the Arabian Horse world that have been willing to support our cause by becoming a donor. • To all of you out there that are taking time to stop what you are doing and to place a much‐needed bid on one of our beautiful items. • And most importantly to all of the Arabian Horse lovers who come from all different walks of life to not only give back to their community but go above and beyond. Their drive and passion for what they do continues to keep the spirit of the community alive. “One Goal, one vision
For the betterment of the Breed.”
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