Live Auction and Raffle Items
2009's Prairie Beach will feature both a raffle and a live auction. Guests can have fun vying to be the top bidder on premium items that will be offered in a live auction or can try their luck putting down tickets for that special raffle item! Raffle and auction items will be on display during the day prior to the raffle and the auction. Auction items will be awarded during the reunion's evening events. Check the schedule of events page on this site for the specific times.

Raffle/Auction Information
Raffle tickets can be purchased for $1 each; 12 for $10; or 25 for $20. HGA representatives wearing special red raffle aprons will be on hand throughout the reunion, so you can buy tickets. Auction items also will be on display with suggested starting bids, and will be auctioned off in the evening. All raffle and auction merchandise must be claimed and paid for by the end of the day. Only cash or checks can be accepted as payment.

Live auction

Custom framed print, “Greyhounds", donated by HGA member Jo Anne Bednarz, Nebraska Humane Society. Print may be viewed here: http://www.muttart.com/pugh/greyhounds.html



Concrete “Garden Sprite”, reproduction of the Sprites designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, sculpted by Alfonzo Ianelli, for the Midway Gardens, Chicago, IL. Approximately 3 ½’ tall including pedestal. Donated by HGA member Barb Buckingham. A similar item may be viewed here: http://www.finegardenproducts.com/fgp/index.cfm?fuseaction=customer.product&product_code=NB-FLWS



“Obey the Greyhound!” poster professionally framed by Treasured Portraits, Knoxville, IA.



“Greyhounds—Winners by a Nose!” poster from Skinny Dog Stuff professionally framed by Treasured Portraits, Knoxville, IA.



Exquisite Lenox fine china figurine, “Jeweled Devotion”, donated by HGA member Barb Buckingham. Item may be viewed here: http://www.ngap.org/lenox-greyhounds-i36184.html

This figurine is extremely difficult to find. It is currently out of stock at the maker.



Custom framed print, “Shades of Grey”, donated by HGA member Jo Anne Bednarz, Nebraska Humane Society. Print may be viewed here: http://artindetail-cynthiapeters.com/id1.html



Custom framed print, “Taters”, donated by HGA member Jo Anne Bednarz, Nebraska Humane Society. Print may be viewed here: http://artindetail-cynthiapeters.com/id1.html



Two compact folding Adirondacks-style cedar chairs handcrafted and donated by HGA member Mark Higdon.



Gorgeous “Cubic” 1 ½ inch martingale and 5 foot leash set made and donated by Sandy Piper, A Wag & A Smile, Omaha, NE.



Hope for Hounds set from 2Hounds Design. Set includes 1 1/2” HFH collar with copper satin lining, 6’ leash, and matching key fob.



Amber agate “8 Ball” pendant on 18” silver snake chain donated by Cara Brockhurst, Northcoast Greyhounds, McKinleyville, CA.



Harmony Kingdom limited edition Treasure Jest, “Retired Racer Redux”, from Van Den Berg’s Gifts, Pella, IA.



Tassel Ridge Winery basket. Includes one bottle “In The Dark” red wine, one bottle “Oskyfizzante Pink” sparkling wine, and one bottle “Finale Iowa Red” dessert wine; one jar “In The Dark” chocolate fudge sauce; one jar “Candlelight” caramel sauce, and one “In The Dark” t-shirt, size L.



Fore!” golfing basket, including one sleeve of golf balls, towel, “Wild Kingdom” hat, and size L golf shirt donated by HGA member Ryan Thurber and Peggy Karr Glass 10” ‘Tees’ Tray from Van Den Berg’s Gifts, Pella, IA.



Jeweled stained glass portrait with fawn Greyhound donated by HGA members Kate Swenson & Alicia Ekstein.



New Greyhound owner basket, to include a 5 lb. bag Three Dog Bakery Natural Meals Bakery Blend wheat-free lamb kibble, Three Dog Bakery Pooch Smoochers, Three Dog Bakery Gracie’s Garden Sweet Potato Slices, one hand tied black and white paw print Houndwarmer fleece blanket, ”Recycle—Adopt A Greyhound” canvas shopping bag, Greyhound Crossing plastic sign, one Art-Deco note pad, one “Pawtected by Greyhound Security” car sign, one “I (heart) my Greyhound bone shaped magnet”, one pewter Greyhound head keychain, one lined camouflage print fleece Greyhound coat donated by Greyhound Pets of America, Kansas City, MO, and a Greyhound library, including “Greyhounds, A Complete Owner’s Manual”, “The Reign of the Greyhound”, “The Complete Book of Greyhounds”, and “I Love my Dog” scrapbook donated by HGA members Kate Swenson & Alicia Ekstein.





Silent Auction



Sterling silver “Flower Girl” pendant on 18” silver snake chain from Northcoast Greyhounds, McKinleyville, CA.



Aztec Metallic Gold collar set (1” tag collar and 2” martingale collar) purchased from Best Friends Fashions.



Iridescent beaded necklace and gold beaded earring set.



Four Greyhound Pets of America Christmas ornaments. Set includes 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 dated ornaments.



Hand painted pink Greyhound tote bag, donated by Hearts & Hounds, Ligonier, PA, and white scarf with black paw prints.



Gift certificate for custom designed handmade beaded martingale collar donated by Royal Image Collars, Carrollton, TX.





Tinkling mother of pearl evening purse.



Stunning faceted amber tone/tiger-eye beaded Greyhound weave necklace with six gold spacers made by Bookends Boutique.



Greyhound concrete stepping stone handmade and donated by HGA members Denny and Linda Mack



Sterling silver Greyhound pierced earrings with green foil beads from Skinny Dog Stuff.



Cloud Star You Dirty Dog basket. Includes Cloud Star Buddy Wash Shampoo, Buddy Rinse Conditioner, and Buddy Splash Spritzer in Green Tea & Bergamot fragrance; Tidy Paws terry cloth paw cleaning mitt; ShamWow drying cloth; Cloud Star Soft & Chewy Buddy Biscuits; one Tie Dyed “Wag More—Bark Less” Cloud Star T-shirt, size XL; and one berry-tone “Wag More, Bark Less” Eco bracelet donated by Cloud Star Corporation.



Dog car restraint harness donated by HGA members Kate Swenson & Alicia Ekstein.



Framed and matted copy of “Adoption Day” by David Bigelow donated by HGA member Elyse Weiss, Zev, Benny, and Natalie.



Framed and matted original wildlife photograph donated by HGA members Denny and Linda Mack.





RAFFLE---TENTATIVE



Beige Greyhound T-shirt, size XL, donated by HGA member Jody Evans



Framed antique style print of two Greyhounds donated by HGA members Kate Swenson & Alicia Ekstein.



Greyhound watch with white face.



“Aqua Dog” size medium canine personal flotation device donated by HGA members Kate Swenson & Alicia Ekstein.



Greyhound watch with blue face.



“Viva la Greyhound” yellow messenger bag.



Dog pedometer, donated by HGA member Ryan Hasty



University of Iowa girly pink XL hand tied Houndwarmer fleece blanket.



Designer chocolate and pink 2 “ martingale collar, donated by 2Hounds Design, Indian Trail, NC.



Iowa State University fleece hand tied Houndwarmer fleece blanket.



“Recycle-Adopt a Greyhound” Greyhound Pets of America T-shirt, size XL.



“Sweet Treats” dog toy basket donated by HGA member Jo Anne Bednarz, Nebraska Humane Society



One “Recycle-Adopt a Greyhound” Greyhound Pets of America canvas bag.



One large Kong classic chew toy and one can liver paste Kong Stuff’n.



“Greyhounds—Winners by a Nose” poster.



Micro-Velvet quilted throw.



Greyhound decals donated by HGA members at KBS Graffixs



Black and tan “Playful Pups” hand tied fleece Houndwarmer blanket.



Pale jade and black beaded Greyhound weave necklace with six silver-tone conchos from Bookends Boutique.



Greyhound coaster set made and donated by HGA members Denny and Linda Mack



Patriotic pierced earrings with gold Greyhounds from Skinny Dog Stuff.



Brown pink and tan plaid print hand tied Houndwarmer fleece blanket.



Two Cloud Star Cheese Delight Buddy Biscuits bake at home dog treat kits.



“Get Organized” basket with Black GearSphere PDA/Cell phone holder, one colorful Greyhound pen, and one Note Pad with Art Deco style Greyhound print.



One box Three Dog Bakery Bitty Bites.



“Yolanda-Baby: A Pooch Finds Her Purpose” by Jo Ann Bennett-Boltinghouse & Jennifer Julich, donated by HGA members Ron and Linda Reis.



Statue of three coursing Greyhounds donated by HGA members Ron and Linda Reis.

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