Featured Goldens
Last Updated on Friday, 27 August 2010 16:50
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6th Annual G.R.I.N.'s |
Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kathleen Floyd, Chris & Lisa White, CGVRC, The Retina Group of NE Ohio-Tom and Tracie Tsai, Charles denHeijer CPA, West Park Animal Hospital, Veterinary Allergy and Dermatology- Dr. Alice Jeromin, Cammann Inc - Bob and Lisa Miller, Bond, Sippola, DeJoy and Co- Ed and Judy Bash, Judy Dell and Estate Planning, . For more information on our Gold Sponsors, please refer to the Gold Sponsorship section. We thank them for their sponsorship and encourage you to visit their websites and patronize their businesses!
The Gala committee has planned a spectacular event again this year and we hope you will make plans to join us! This year's Golden Gala has a Hawaiian Luau, so get ready to show off your favorite Tropical shirt or dress! To better accomodate our guests, we have planned a reserved seating, sit-down style dinner including salads and desserts, cash bar, silent and live auctions, Fur Raffle, Chinese Raffle, and a 50/50 Raffle! Dress will be business casual.
Back for their fifth year, we are excited to again welcome celebrity guests for the evening, Eileen McShea and Joe Cronauer.
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Eileen and friends! |
Joe Cronauer
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Tickets
Tickets for the Gala go on sale JULY 15th and can be purchased from any Gala Committee member, G.R.I.N. board member, on our website (CLICK HERE TO ORDER TICKETS VIA PAYPAL) or by mail (CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD TICKET FORM). Ticket prices for the event are $45.00 per person (a portion is tax deductible) if purchased prior to September 15th and $50.00 per person after that date until the event is sold out. This year so that we can better accomodate all of our guests, all seating at the event will be reserved and each table can accomodate 8 guests. In order to accomodate your specific seating request for those wishing to sit together, please send in your orders together or note on your ticket order specific persons you want seated with as tables will be assigned on first-come basis.Once seating is asssigned, we will only accomodate changesif additional seating at a specific table is available. If ordering by mail, complete the ticket form and mail it to us with your payment. Your tickets will be mailed to you upon receipt of your order. Or you can secure your spot at ourGala by becoming a Golden or Silver Sponsor as these sponsorships includes tickets to the event. A limited number of tickets will be available for the Gala, so we encourage you to purchase your tickets as soon as possible. You don’t want to miss out on the biggest event of the year!
Sponsorship and Donation Opportunities
Sponsorships: Three levels of sponsorships for the gala are being offered this year: SILVER GALA PATRON - $250 Donation (PLEASE SEE THE SPONSOR SECTION BELOW)
GOLDEN GALA PATRON - $500 Donation (PLEASE SEE THE SPONSOR SECTION BELOW)
• Company logo/name on all our print materials (includes invites, flyers, tickets, event program)
• Company logo/name on the G.R.I.N. website (3500+ hits each day)
• Company logo/name and short bio on you or your company in at least (2) G.R.I.N. newsletters
(bi-monthly newsletter goes to 600+ members)
• Company name to be included in event press release
• Opportunity to coupon or sample at the event
• Signage minimum of (2) at the event including on table tents (we will provide for you)
• (4) complimentary tickets to the event ($160 value )
• Participation in a tax-deductible cause (a portion of this sponsorship may be tax deductible,
please consult your tax professional)
• Company logo/name on selected print materials including acknowledgement in our bi- monthly
newsletter and event program.
• Company logo/name on the G.R.I.N. website (3500+ hits each day)
• Signage minimum of (2) table tents on dining tables (we will provide for you)
• (2) complimentary tickets to the event ($80 value )
• Participation in a tax-deductible cause (a portion of this sponsorship may be tax deductible, please
consult your tax professional)
BRONZE GALA PATRON - $100 donation(CAN YOU HELP US BY BECOMING A BRONZE PATRON)
• Company logo/name on selected print materials including acknowledgement in our bi- monthly
newsletter and event program.
• Company logo/name on the G.R.I.N. website (3500+ hits each day)
• Participation in a tax-deductible cause (entire amount is tax deductible, please consult your tax professional)
DONATIONS:
We are in need of many items so please take a minute to check out the "Items Needed" below. If you are able to donate any item or cash or gift cards toward any item, please contact us! With your help, this event will be a huge success and we will raise thenecessary funds we need to continue our work in golden retriever rescue! For those of you who have given us donations or made commitments for donations already, we thank you! We hope to have a wonderful variety of items this year both for the dogs and also our "people" guests. After checking the needed list below, if you can help with any item to donate, please email Matt Craggs at gala@grinrescue.org to arrange a pickup of your item(s) or bring to any membership meeting or G.R.I.N. event. Please be sure to include your phone number and the best time to contact you for a pickup. Last year, the event earned over $30,000 for our goldens, and with your help, we can and will at the very least match that number again this year. From all of the G.R.I.N. goldens you help us save, we thank you for your help! All donations to the Gala are 100% tax deductible (as always, please consult your tax advisor).
Our 2010 "Golden" Wish List
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| Framing or gift cards for places (i.e. Michaels, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Pat Catan's) * Gift card suggestions: Best Buy, Giant Eagle, Wal-Mart, Trader Joe's, Sam's, Target, Mustard Seed |
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HDTV (any size-big, bigger, biggest!)2010 GOLDEN Sponsors - Our Golden Sponsors are a significant part to the success of our event. We want to thank them and encourage you click on their website links and patronize them. We appreciate their continued support and partnership with G.R.I.N.!
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G.R.I.N MEMBERS
KATHLEEN FLOYD & FAMILY
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G.R.I.N. Members
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BENTLEY TSAI |
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Dr. Alice Jeromin, D.V.M.
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7105 State Route 60
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Dorothea J. Kingsbury, Attorney at Law
Business and estate planning services including pet trusts, charitable gifting, and succession planning
30195 Chagrin Blvd., #110N Cleveland, OH 44124 216-464-1116 (voice) |
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 Bond, Sippola, DeJoy and Company CPA
Ed and Judy Bash
2786 SOM Center
Willoughby Hill, OH 44094 440-518-9090
For more information:
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For more information on becoming a GOLDEN sponsor and the benefits it provides please e-mail us at gala@grinrescue.org. Our goldens are counting on YOU!
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2010-BRONZE Sponsors |
- A very special thank you to these sponsors and please patronize them! |
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The White Family - Chris and Lisa White have been G.R.I.N. members since they adopted their 1st Golden, Sandy, in 2001. Rowan was adopted the following year, and a few years later, along came DannyBoy! White's GRIN-ing 3-pack are Bond, Sippola, DeJoy and Company, CPA - Ed and Judy Bash - Bond, Sippola, DeJoy & Co. is committed to understanding the needs of their clients with honesty and integrity. Since 1970, they have provided high quality accounting, tax, and advisory services to Northeast Ohio businesses, individuals, estates and trusts. They distinguish themselves by giving individualized service and creative solutions. Their clients range from start-up and fast-growing enterprises to established middle-market companies. Viewing typical situations innovatively and ethically allows them to anticipate problems, propose solutions and grow long-term relationships with their clients. Bond, Sippola & DeJoy are members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA), and are committed to maintaining the most current business practices and procedures. Please visit their website at www.bsdco.com. We welcome BSD agency this year as a first year Gold sponsor and Ed and Judy for their continued support of G.R.I.N.! West Park Animal Hospital - West Park Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located at 4117 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland. The professional and courteous staff at West Park Animal Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care including emergency care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients. West Park also provides boarding and micro chipping. West Park Animal Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Cleveland, OH and surrounding areas. Office hours are by appointment and they are open Monday-Saturday 8 - 1a.m. and Sunday for emergency only 8 - 1 a.m. We thank West Park and their staff for partnering with G.R.I.N. on the treatment, boarding and care of many of our dogs and for returning for theirfourth year as a Gala Sponsor. Please visit their website at www.westparkanimalhospital.com. Dr. Alice Jeromin, D.V.M. - Dr. Jeromin graduated from the University of Toledo, College of Pharmacy in 1977 with a B.S. in Pharmacy. She worked as a hospital pharmacist at Marymount Hospital and Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital for 8 years before attending The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 1989 with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (D.V.M.). She became a board certified veterinary dermatologist in 1993. Dr. Jeromin lives with 6 rescued cats and an 11 year old rescued Golden Retriever with allergies in an 1805 log home which she and her husband, a pharmacist, have relocated and restored. Dr. Jeromin's practice philosophy-she takes pride in the fact that her fees are very reasonable and never wants an animal to forego treatment because of financial reasons. She actively donates her time and materials to animal rescue groups, humane societies, and shelters. Her office is located at 3967 Broadview Rd. Richfield and hours are by appointment only. We thank Dr. Jeromin for returning for a fourth year as a Gala Sponsor. Please visit Dr. Jeromin's website at www.purrfectpet.com.
The Retina Group of Northeastern Ohio -The Retina Group practices a subspecialty of ophthalmology that includes diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous humor. Their patients are referred from other eye specialists and they specialize in diagnosis and surgery from routine laser surgery for diabetic and macular degeneration to major surgery for various retinal disorders. They have four office locations-two in Akron, one in Cuyahoga Falls and one in Medina. We thank Dr. Thomas Tsai and The Retina Group for returning a fourth year as a Gala Sponsor. Cuyahoga Valley Golden Retriever Club (CVGRC) - We thank CVGRC for returning as a fourth year Gala sponsor and for supporting the efforts of G.R.I.N! CVGRC is a volunteer, non-profit organization founded in 1976. The club's main purpose is to promote the Golden Retriever in conformation, obedience, and field by protecting, preserving and fostering the breed's dual-purpose qualities and bring out the full potential in the dog. A sample of annual events hosted by the club include WC/WCX Trial, Licensed Hunting Trials for JUNIOR, SENIOR, and MASTER Hunters, an eye clinic and heart screening and Licensed Agility Trial just to name a few. If you are interested in learning more about CVGRC, becoming a member, or attending a CVGRC sponsored event, please visit their website at www.CVGRC.org for more information. Cammann, Inc. - Cammann, Inc. is located in Birmingham, Ohio. Established in 1955, Cammann, Inc. has been a renowned leader in the manufacturing of metal disintegrators. Their product line includes all sizes of metal disintegrator machinery in table top, portable table top, and portable units. Cammann also manufactures unique metal disintegrators for roll marking and permanent identification marks for rebar. Metal disintegrators manufactured by Cammann Inc. are primarily used for tap removal, stud removal, drill removal and seized or broken bolts, with no damage to the threads. The process can also be used for roll marking or branding for rebar identification, tool and die work, and metallurgical core sampling. Cammann Inc. manufactures the highest quality in metal disintegrating machinery for their customers around the globe. We thank Cammann for returning for their third year as a Gala Sponsor. Please visit their website at www.cammann.com. Charles denHeijer, CPA Inc. – Charles and his wife Margaret have been active members in G.R.I.N. for two years and are proud parents of two G.R.I.N. dogs; Maggie who was adopted in 2008 and Lucy, who was adopted this past summer! Charles has been a CPA for over 30 years and his business can handle any accounting need from corporate to personal. Located at 502 Old Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44109, he is just off I-77 and I-480. For more information, you can e-mail Charles at chas.cpa@sbcglobal.net or call him at 216-739-1776. We welcome Charles’s agency this year as a first year Gold sponsor and for their continued support of G.R.I.N.!Dorothea J. Kingsbury, Attorney at Law – Business and estate planning services including pet trusts, charitable gifting and succession planning. Located at 30195 Chagrin Blvd., #110N Cleveland, Ohio 44124. Call 216-464-1116 or e-mail dkingsbury@kingsburylaw.com for an appointment. |
2010 Golden Gala Tickets going...going...
Last Updated on Saturday, 28 August 2010 10:37
Tickets are ON SALE for the biggest event of the year and they are selling fast! We have just under 40 tickets left! If you want to go, please get your ticket order in as soon as possible! Remember, after September 15th, ticket prices will be $50 each but it doesn't look like we'll make it until them. We don't want you to miss out so please do it today!
This year's event is on Saturday, October 23rd from 6 - 11 PM and has a Hawiian Luau theme, so be prepared to show off your favorite Tropical shirt or dress! Tickets need to be purchased by PayPal or by mail to make sure that you beat the deadline. Ticket prices for the event are $45.00 per person (a portion is tax deductible) until September 15th and $50.00 per person after that date or until the event is sold out.
Golden Gala Tickets - PayPal Link
Last Updated on Friday, 04 June 2010 06:11
Tickets for the gala can be purchased from any Gala committee member, G.R.I.N. board member, this website or by mail. Ticket prices for the event are $45.00 per person (a portion is tax deductible) if purchased prior to September 15th and $50.00 per person after that date or until the event is sold out. If ordering by mail, please complete a ticket order form or just mark the number of tickets requested and mail it to us with your payment. You can also click on the PayPal logo below to purchase your tickets. After receipt of your order and payment, your tickets and table assignment will be mailed to you. All seating is reserved this year. If you have special seating requests, please order tickets together and mark the parties that want to sit together. Tables can seat 8 guests. If your requests do not come together, we will do everything possible to accomodate your seating request, however, cannot be guaranteed. A limited number of tickets will be available for the Gala so we encourage you to get your tickets early so you don't miss out on the biggest event of the year!
Click the PayPal icon below to order tickets online.
2010 Golden Gala: Sponsorship and Donation Opportunities
Last Updated on Thursday, 24 June 2010 08:39
Our 6th Annual Golden Gala plans are well under way! The event on Saturday, October 23rd is our largest fundraising event of the year and we are still accepting Sponsorships and in need of many item Donations to make this year's event another great success! This year's Gala has a Hawaiian Luau theme. For more information on becoming a sponsor or making a donation, please click "read more."
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