2013 Fur Ball Program

2013 Pet Network Humane Society’s 15th Annual Radar and Guinness who’s taking a chance1 on whom? Welcome to Fur ball 2013! “Take a Chance on Me” Dear Friends of Pet Network, Thank you for joining us for the 15th Annual Fur Ball, “Take a Chance on Me.” Tonight, we need your help! The Fur Ball raises almost a third of Pet Network Humane Society’s income for the entire year. With the funds raised tonight we will continue to save companion animals facing almost certain euthanasia at overcrowded and underfunded public animal control facilities. Pet Network not only provides these dogs and cats a safe haven until they find their forever homes, but also extensive medical care, spay/neuter surgeries, microchips and vaccinations for each and every animal in our care. With your continued support, our organization has saved the lives of almost 10,000 pets, and enriched the lives of the thousands of families that offered homes to these abandoned creatures in their times of need. Pet Network Humane Society depends on your generous financial contributions. We rely entirely on tax-deductible contributions, foundation grants and special fundraising events like the Fur Ball. We receive no government funding. Our life-saving work is only possible because people like you care about animals in need. Please enjoy the food, music and merriment this evening, knowing that every purchase you make, and every donation you pledge will directly save the lives of the animals in our care, and the thousands of animals we will save in the future. Sincerely, Christine Beckstead Chew Becky Goodman Board Chair Executive Director Our Mission Pet Network Humane Society rescues adoptable animals from euthanasia, connects abandoned animals with loving families, instills respect for animals through hum ane education, and promotes quality of life through animal companionship. 2013 Lifetime Pet Partner Award Dave and Cheryl Duffield, Founders Each year we honor someone whose been important to our organization over a long period of time. This year we are delighted to recognize Dave and Cheryl Duffield, founders of Maddie’s Fund. Dave, an astonishingly successful entrepreneur, has used his wealth to endow this family foundation with the admirable goal of becoming a no-kill nation by 2015. Maddie’s Fund is named after the family’s beloved Miniature Schnauzer. Through grant giving programs, academic education and the establishment of model shelter programs, Maddie’s Fund has dramatically reduced the euthanasia of healthy and treatable dogs and cats. Maddie’s Fund has been there for Pet Network at times of critical need, providing our much appreciated Pet Network van, on-going professional guidance and numerous financial grants. The Duffields are also our neighbors and friends. Several of their children donated the proceeds from their lemonade stand to Pet Network. We can’t thank you enough! Rich Avanzino, President Rich Avanzino, President of Maddie’s Fund is accepting the 2013 Pet Partner Award. Rich is widely viewed as the father of the no-kill movement. He led San Francisco in 1994 to become the first City and County in the nation to offer an adoption guarantee for every healthy shelter cat and dog. His demonstrated leadership prompted the Duffields to hire him in 1999 as Maddie’s Fund’s first president to pursue the algo of creating a no-kill nation. Not only does Maddie’s Fund support the rescue of animals… they also help reward the children who visit the Pet Network Humane Society for humane education! Maddie’s Tail Wag activity books are always a huge hit after our classes. Thank you Maddie’s! Tonight’s Entertainment Michel Bell For many people, receiving a Tony Award nomination would be the ultimate highlight of their career. But for tonight’s Fur Ball entertainer, a Tony Award nomination for his portrayal of “Joe” in Hal Prince’s production of Show Boat was just one of many amazing successes. At the “America’s Millennium” celebration in 2000, Michel performed on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in front of more than 600,000 people including the President and First Lady. This recipient of the Jefferson Award (Chicago), Ovation Award (Los Angeles) and the Outer Critic’s Circle Award (Broadway) and most recently the Kevin Kline Award (St. Louis) is especially known for his emotional portrayal of “Porgy” in Gershwin’s musical version of Porgy and Bess, which he performed in the United States, Berlin, Cairo, Tokyo, Pompeii, Paris and Eritrea. Michel has performed with the San Diego Opera, Michigan Opera, Opera Pacific and Lyric Opera of Kansas City as well as the L.A. Philharmonic, San Diego Symphony, Fresno Philharmonic, Berlin Radio Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic under the Direction of Marvin Hamlisch. Michel was also formerly a member of the Fifth Dimension vocal group and has performed with entertainment greats including Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Perry Como, Sammy Davis Jr. and Bill Cosby. Michel is accompanied by his amazingly talented wife, CatherineMatejka who has performed internationally as a piano soloist, accompanist, chamber musician and conductor.She was the Music Director and Conductor for the first national tour of the Harold Prince production of Show Boat, as well as Associate Conductor of the Broadway, Los Angeles, Toronto and Chicago companies. Catherine has alsobeen Music Director and Conductor for two different productions of Show Boat at the St. Louis Muny Theatre. Ms. Matejka graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory and received her Master of Music degree with Honors in Piano Performance from New England Conservatory in Boston. She was awarded a Fellowship to Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood as well as receiving an Alumni Achievement Award from Baldwin Wallace. Catherine has been on the faculties of Clark University, University of Massachusetts, Franklin Pierce College and Los Angeles Harbor College. She made her Carnegie Hall Debut in a concert of New American Music, and has recorded music of Robert Schumann for the sound track of the movie “Spring Symphony”. We are thankful and excited to welcome Michel, who embraces our mission and love of all things furry. We know he will make Pet Network Humane Society’s 15th Annual Fur Ball a memorable and amazing evening. 4 Program 5:00 Registration Champagne Reception Silent Auction Shopping Balloon Donation Prizes 6:30 Dinner Seating Welcome Remarks Master of Ceremonies Bill Brown Retired Channel 2 News Anchor Live Auction Begins Auctioneer Jim Simon Entertainment by Michel Bell 9:00 Dancing Balloon Prizes Save a Life… Buy a Balloon Today! The Balloons are back by popular demand! Select a balloon and pop it to find your prize! Great prizes that include: entertainment, restaurant dining certificates, gift baskets and more! Each Balloon is $25, -or- 5 for $100! Board of Directors Staff & Associates These individuals volunteer their time Our staff members provide as board members and provide financial extraordinary care and compassion support to our organization. to the hundreds of homeless animals that pass through our shelter. Toni Basler Christine Beckstead Chew Becky Goodman – Executive Director Anne Brockinton Lee James Keith – Community Outreach Director Linda Dierks Ann Haugum – Special Events Management Maureen Dudley Diane Finegan Caleb Knapp – Boarding & Retail Services Mgr Jan Hardie Mackenzie Albert – Second Chance Bev Keil Consignment Boutique Store Manager Carol Lefcourt Erick Holbert – Animal Care Manager Madylon Meiling Summer Hupcey – Animal Caregiver Janet Pahl Cathy Spector Jessica Saar – Animal Caregiver Pete Woglom Alicia Hudson – Animal Caregiver Melissa Shaw – Boarding and Retail Services Board of Directors LeAna Mendoza – Animal Caregiver Emeritus Nicole Pifer – Volunteer Mgr & Animal Caregiver Becca Saar – Animal Caregiver These recently retired board members continue Kellyn Bricker – Animal Caregiver to provide valuable support to our organization. Richard Chew – Technology Guru Geno Menchetti Dr. Dawn Hess & Dr. Kelly MacLellan Willy Krusell Staff Veterinarians Paul Laxalt Ron Randolph-Wall Jessica Ellis & Elina Woudenberg Sandy Scarscella Grooming Specialists In celebration of the 40 year anniversary of our beloved board member, Jan Hardie and her husband David Hardie. 6 Pet Network Humane Society Would like to Thank You! It takes a village to host an event like the Fur Ball. We thank everyone who contributed time, energy and creativity to help make this a successful evening. A special tail wagging thank you to: Co-Chairs of Fur Ball 2013 – Chris Beckstead Chew, Carol Lefcourt, Anne Brockinton Lee & Bev Keil Wine – Incline Spirits & Cigars Champagne – Crystal Bay Casino Master of Ceremonies – Bill Brown Auctioneer – Jim Simon Entertainment – Michel Bell & Katherine Matejka Table Centerpieces – Giraffe Inc. Wine, Design & Printing of Invitations & Program – Robert M. Lee and Anne Brockinton Lee Graphic Design – Troy Arnold, Lori McCullen and Anne Brockinton Lee of Yellowstone Press Catering & Service – Brian Lang & the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Steinway Piano – Lamis Pritchard Framing – Garrels Gallery Thank you to the staff and volunteers who donated their time and effort to make the 2013 Fur Ball another rousing success. We appreciate you! Second chance consignment boutique in carson city Now Accepting Your Donations Pet Network Humane Society’s Second Chance Consignment Boutique is now open and raising money to save lives! Want a new and fun way to support Pet Network? Now we can turn your donations of gently used clothing, jewelry, household goods, accessories and art into life- saving funds. Donations can be dropped off at Pet Network’s shelter or at the store. Nothing to donate? Well then you definitely are in the market to buy! The store is open Tuesday - Friday from 10-6 and on Saturday from 10-5. Come see us at 2578 South Curry Street, Carson City, NV or call (775) 882-5886 for directions and information.

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