Best Shot Auction!

The fundraising isn’t over until the Greyhound lady sings! 

Prairie Beach 2009 was a wonderful success as far as fundraising goes.  We’re still adding up the raffle totals; however the live and silent auctions brought in just under $2,000.00. 

But we’re not done yet. 

A late donation has arrived…a very special late donation.  Many of you know Tony Stewart as a NASCAR driver and team owner.  You may not know that he owned racing Greyhounds, under the kennel name “TSR”.  When he chose to leave GH racing, he made certain that all of his dogs were placed for adoption.

Saturday, when I got home from Prairie Beach, there was a box on my doorstep from Stewart-Haas Racing with not one but two crew shirts---one from Tony Stewart, one from Ryan Newman.  Each is autographed by the respective driver.  (Both are size 2XL)

It gets better.  Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman are scheduled to compete in the 6th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals, October 1-3, at the Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, IA.  The Knoxville Raceway has kindly donated Heartland Greyhound Adoption two pairs of General Admission tickets for the finale, Saturday, October 3.  So, not only can you win an autographed shirt, you can watch Tony Stewart or Ryan Newman race while you’re wearing that shirt!   

Here’s how we’re going to do this.  We’re going to hold a “Hit Me with Your Best Shot” auction.  Everyone gets one bid, only.  E-mail me at fluffernutter@iowatelecom.net  with which shirt you’re bidding on, and your maximum bid.  Please put “Best Shot Auction” in the subject line.  High bid wins.  Bidding closes at 11:59 pm Sunday, September 27.  High bidders will be notified Monday, September 28.  HGA accepts cash or good checks only.  Make arrangements with Roseann to pick up your shirt and tickets. 

If you’re wondering what all this is worth, the tickets are valued at $60.00 per pair, shirts $60.00 each.  The autograph---well, that’s up to you.

Good luck, and bid high! 

Roseann Davis

Prairie Beach Auction/Raffle Chairperson