Results of the 6th Annual Fundraiser on behalf of the Berner-Garde Foundation Stewards of the Open Bernese Mountain Dog Database The Berner-Garde Foundation (BGF) was established to collect, maintain and disseminate information about genetic diseases observed in the Bernese Mountain Dog. The BGF is comprised of a voluntary Board of Directors, several committees and, at it's core, a computerized database. The database contains information which has been compiled over many years from voluntary submissions of data from owners and from other public sources of information. Check out the new website and submit details of your Berners here: http://www.bernergarde.org/ But more funding is needed to help this Foundation continue in it's magnificent work Please help with a Donation to this cause: All cheques should be sent to Joye Neff. If the cheque is in US Dollars, make it payable to Berner-Garde, otherwise make it payable to Joye Neff. She can deposit foreign cheques without any fees. Send your cheques to: Joye Neff 1182 Firwood Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15243 USA Berner-Garde Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization, and all donations are tax deductible for US Tax purposes. The information in the BGF database is now available online to owners, breeders, veterinarians and researchers who are working to reduce genetic disease in the Bernese Mountain Dog. In addition to maintaining the database, the Berner-Garde Foundation funds research studies aimed at reducing the health problems found in Bernese Mountain Dogs. Research proposals and grants are approved on a case-by-case basis by the Board of Directors. The Berner-Garde Information Pamphlet is now available online. http://www.bernergarde.org/data/BGPamphlet.pdf And from Joye Neff 11th July '04 RESULTS of the 6th BERNER-GARDE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER are: As you all know, I set a goal for our Berner-Garde Foundation Fundraiser of $8,000, hoping that we would hit that goal. The Berner-Garde Trustees had also hoped that by raising awareness of our NEW, IMPROVED Berner-Garde Foundation Database, we could also generate more entries of past and present Berners, past and present Berner Litters and updates to those Berners already in the Database. We had two generous Berner people help us with our attempts to hit our goals by making challenges, which did exactly what we had hoped it would do! The challenges were not for monetary donations made, but for people to enter their Berners and litters into the Database and to update their Berners already on the Database. Challenge #1 ~ A generous donor pledged to donate $10 for every entry and update made in the Berner-Garde Database, up to $3,000. I am most happy to report that we not only did we hit this challenge, but we surpassed it! From May 24th through July 8th, there were 477 entries made into the Berner-Garde Database!!!!!!!!! That is truly AWESOME!!!! With this great showing, we did get the $3,000 from our generous donor!! THANK YOU, CHALLENGER #1, for making this challenge. Challenge #2 ~ Another generous donor pledged to donate $20 for every litter entered in the Berner-Garde Database, up to $600. I am most happy to report that we also hit this challenge. There were 31 litter entries in the Database, so we just squeeked by getting our 30 litters so we could get the $600 Challenge. Whew!!!!! Now, this is not the time for all of us to just sit on our laurels and bask in the glory of what we have just accomplished, because there are still a HUGE number of Berners and Berner litters, both past and present, who still need to be entered into the data base. I also know that there are still a HUGE number of updates for both past and present Berners which still need to be entered into the database, especially date and cause of death. By entering this data, you are truly helping the Berner community and helping researchers and breeders in their ability to thoroughly research lines and diseases. PLEASE make sure that YOUR BERNERS, both past and present, are fully entered and updated in the Berner-Garde Foundation Database. PLEASE spread the word ~ if each of us just entered and updated our own past and present berners and then encouraged just two other people, who are not on the Berner-l, to do the same, it would be a HUGE benefit to the Berners of the Future!!! THANK YOU to the wonderful people who worked so hard during our Berner-Garde Fundraiser to get everything entered into the Database. Pat Long is the File Manager of the Berner-Garde Datbase , and I am in awe of her ability to juggle so many "balls" at the same time. THANK YOU!! The Site Operators for the Database, who worked overtime during our fundraiser are Jack Lytle, Ron Smith, Maria Crifasi, Roxanne Bortnic, Sylvia Katvala, Dianne Atkins, Ann Skinner and Mie Kingsley and they all deserve a "WELL DONE" from all of us!!! THANK YOU!! NOW ~!~!~!~!~!~You may be wondering if we actually did hit our goal of $8,000 ~!~!~!~!~!~ I have in my possession right now checks totalling $6,252.90 AND I have additional pledges for $3,144.50. IF I get all of those pledged checks, then our GRAND TOTAL will be: ~!~!~!~!~!~~!~!~!~!~!~$9,397.40~!~!~!~!~!~~!~!~!~!~!~ THANK YOU ~ BERNER PEOPLE ARE INDEED THE MOST BESTEST IN THE WORLD!!!! And don't forget that your generous donations to The Berner-Garde Foundation are tax deductible!!! THANK YOU to all of the generous people who donated the wonderful prizes for our Berner-Garde Foundation Bonanza ~ the tickets were FREE, but I know that encouraged many people to make donations to the fundraiser at the same time. Thanks also to the people who requested tickets for your friends and breeders ~ this definitely increased awareness of The Berner-Garde Foundation. THANK YOU to all of the people who sent donations to our Fundraiser and who entered their Berners and Litters and who updated their Berners and Litters in the Database. THANK YOU to Jean Cheesman for her terrific website telling about our Berner-Garde Foundation Fundraiser and showing everyone the great items we had in our Berner-Garde Foundation Bonanza so they could request FREE TICKETS for themselves and others. THANK YOU, to the people who have sent checks to help with the postage for sending the prizes to the winners. So far, I have $15 towards the mailoing of the items, with several other pledges for more money. THANK YOU TO OUR BERNERS!!! Without them we wouldn't know each other or be able to be a force to work for their benefit. The president of The Berner-Garde Foundation and former President of the BMDCA, Lori Jodar sent a note thanking everyone for their support: Congratulations to the winners but most of all thank you to everyone who donated prizes, everyone who participated and most of all, Thank you Joye for another successful Bonanza! THANK YOU to the Trustees of The Berner-Garde Foundation: Lori Jodar, David Kitchin, Teresa Godfrey, Nancy Melone, Roxanne Bortnic, Nancy Steward, Pat Long, Joye Neff, Mary Maliarik and Gary Galunas. It is through our group efforts that we were able to make this 6th Annual Berner-Garde Foundation Fundraiser such a success!!! ************************************************************* 2004 Berner-Garde Free Tickets Bonanza WINNERS OF THE 6TH ANNUAL BERNER-GARDE FOUNDATION FREE TICKET BONANZA!!!!!! from Joye, July 5th "The drawing began last night around 7 p.m. My son, Jay. and his two daughters, Gracie, who celebrates her 2nd birthday on Saturday, and Isabella, who celebrated her first birthday in June, were here for dinner. Jay's wife, Lisa, worked a 12 hour shift in the Emergency Room so she couldn't join us. Since I had two very willing participants in the drawing, I let them help choose some of the first winning tickets!!! They thoroughly enjoyed their job, but enjoyed even more, playing with the tickets after the winner was drawn. By the way, we had 9,015 tickets in this drawing and there were 609 people enrolled in the Bonanza. Some of those people were doubles because sometimes people asked for tickets for themselves and other times they received tickets as gifts from others." 
A very special ticket draw "My two "helper" granddaughters drawing the winning ticket for Bernd Guenter's wonderful book, The Bernese Mountain Dog - A Dog of Destiny. Item 73 - The 15x18 inch envelope for Bernd's book was stuffed to the top with tickets of people hoping to be the winner. The lucky winner was Judy Benoit, from California. " AND HERE ARE THE OTHER VERY LUCKY WINNERS!!!! |
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with thanks to: Moe Toys Colossal stuffed spider dogslovemoe@aol.com www.moetoys.com WINNER IS: Cindy Reid |
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ITEM 2
with thanks to: Faith Hopperstad 31 x 42 Denim dog mat with Berner in one square WINNER IS: Andrea Brin |
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ITEM 3
with thanks to: Lynne Hawkinson & Sue German Red plaid BMDCA Robe WINNER IS: Kellie Whitton |
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ITEM 4
with thanks to: BMDC of Northern California Berner paper towel holder waysandmeans@norcalbernese.org www.norcalbernese.org WINNER IS: Jill Weir |
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ITEM 5
Anonymous donor New style choke collar 24 inches WINNER IS: Karen Jacobs |
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ITEM 6
with thanks to: By Jove - Eve Lapolla 2 Berner Tiles with cork backing 6 x 6 inches byjove@columbus.rr.com http://www.byjove.net WINNER IS: Donna Howard |
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ITEM 7
with thanks to: 2004 BMDCA Specialty Committee Soft red Berner neck scarf WINNER IS: Fay Benson |
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ITEM 8
Anonymous Donor Larz stretch collar which relieves pressure on the neck 23 inches WINNER IS: Kim Morrow |
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ITEM 9
Anonymous donor Nylon purse with strap and outside cell phone pocket WINNER IS: Ruth Nielsen |
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ITEM 10
with thanks to: Alpen Schatz Mary Dawn DeBriae Hand painted wooden Berner plaque marydaen@alpenschatz.com www.alpenschatz.com WINNER IS: Libby Kesner |
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ITEM 11
with thanks to: Grand Canyon State BMD Club Hand painted Swiss Cow Bell with Leather Strap bergsteinassocia@qwest.net www.GCSBMDC.org WINNER IS: Carolyn Fleming |
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ITEM 12
with thanks to: Lynne Hawkinson Berner Leash Hook WINNER IS: Janice Parky |
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ITEM 13
with thanks to: Pat's Embroidery - Pat Helmbold Red polartec type jacket with embroidered Berner head study - size XL p.helmbold@mlode.com WINNER IS: Bobbie Abern |
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ITEM 14
with thanks to: Tails R Us - Nancy Stewart Diane Wat Painted Tote Bag Tailsandus@cox.net WINNER IS: Laura Lopez-Mendez |
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ITEM 15
Anonymous donor Orange/white striped sleeveless shirt with berner and flowers size XL WINNER IS: Liz Bradbury |
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ITEM 16
Anonymous donor White t-shirt with Berner head study size Med. 10-12 WINNER IS: Willem Wijnberg |
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ITEM 17
with thanks to: Pat's Embroidery - Pat Helmbold 2 Embroidered Berner towels p.helmbold@mlode.com WINNER IS: Tricia McIlveen |
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ITEM 18
Anonymous donor Long sleeve denim shirt with berner lying on its back size XL WINNER IS: Joanne Gerow |
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ITEM 19
Anonymous donor Soft blue denim shirt with Berner and Snowman size Small WINNER IS: Catherine Beard |
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ITEM 20
Anonymous donor BMD Club of Victoria white embroidered golf shirt size Large WINNER IS: Kris & Clark Osojnicki |
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ITEM 21
with thanks to: Pat Tackett Soft gray long sleeve shirt with two embroidered berners womens size 18W-20W WINNER IS: Debbie McKinley |
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ITEM 22
with thanks to: Pat Tackett 2004 Lone Star Calendar with Bentley on the cover WINNER IS: Jeri Holloway |
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ITEM 23
with thanks to: Candace Tokiwa Stuffed Berner holding heart 12 inches tall. WINNER IS: Caroline Auth for friend |
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ITEM 24
with thanks to: Candace Tokiwa Gray BMDCA golf shirt Size Medium WINNER IS: Liz Caldwell |
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ITEM 25
with thanks to: Betsy Rich 2004 Browntrout Calendar WINNER IS: Jeri Holloway |
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ITEM 26
with thanks to: Cathy Dovico Soft pillow with 3 Berners WINNER IS: Amber Harach |
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ITEM 27
with thanks to: Pat Tackett 2004 Lone Star "Stylin' Berner Pups Calendar" WINNER IS: Mie Kingsley |
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ITEM 28
with thanks to: Candace Tokiwa Stuffed Berner wearing red scarf 7 inches tall WINNER IS: Sue Hoffman |
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ITEM 29
with thanks to Dede Leveran All 6 issues of 1999 Alpenhorn WINNER IS: Judy Gallicchio |
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ITEM 30
Photo #1 with thanks to Vicky Hall "The Dog" stuffed Berner - 4 inches high WINNER IS: Sylvia Katvala |
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ITEM 30
Photo #2 - Nicky asking permission to grab The Dog and run off. Permission was NOT granted!!!! The pictures of Nicky are so cute! Martha Hoverson's #2 Son, Peter, suggested a caption for this picture with "The Dog": "Actual Berner not included." |
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