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Celebrations
Memory of Monroe
Scottie Rescue
Providing a Safe Haven for Homeless Scotties
We're celebrating 12 years of Scottie Rescue!
11th
Annual Scottie Lover’s/Rescue Reunion
Come join us for a day of fun with our Scotties, Westies and Wannabes
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Carver County Fairgrounds
Waconia, MN
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. rain or shine
(We have access to large buildings in case of rain)
Thankfully, we’ve dried out after the 2008 Rescue Reunion!
Featuring the Class of 2009, our special rescues since last
year’s event
Join us for a day of fun to meet the latest rescue dogs and
their families
See great items and get great bargains at our first Scottie
Rummage Sale!
Participate in the Silent Auction
Have a mouth-watering picnic lunch
Learn more about Terriers with the following demonstrations:
Basic Obedience and Manners by Peggy Gerold
Scottie Grooming by Kay Addison
If you love Scotties … you’ll love the picnic!
Registration Form
We’ve had a lovely group of Dogs this year! Join us as we welcome and celebrate the Class of 2009
Where: Carver County Fairgrounds – Waconia, MN - Rain or Shine
We have access to the Education building, which is a large enclosed area in case of rain.
When: Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Schedule of Events:
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9:00 |
Registration, Rummage Sale & Silent Auction begin |
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10:30 |
Manners, Basic Obedience Demo |
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10:45 |
Scottie Grooming Demo |
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11:30 |
Lunch served |
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12:15 |
Introduction of the Class of 2009 |
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Scottish Terrier Club of America – Susan Jacobsen |
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Spirit of Tessa Award |
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Gary Penke Meal Deal Winner |
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Rainbow Bridge Remembrance and Balloon Release |
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Rescue Parade led by the Bagpiper |
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1:45 |
Raffle Winners Announced |
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2:00 |
Silent Auction Wrap Up |
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2:30 |
Silent Auction Check Out |
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We will provide a picnic lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, turkey burgers, veggie burgers, Elaine's famous beanssalads, dessert and entertainment. Scottie networking, water and treats for the furkids.
ABOUT THE DAY
The STARS of the day are our wonderful dogs who have found homes through
us since the last picnic in 2008.
Here is our “CLASS OF 2009”!!
Watch for the dogs with the Class of 2009 bandanas at the picnic:
Congratulations to Sunny, Linzi Rose, Fiona, Benny, Dakota, Duff, Annie, Laddie, Malley, Ralph, Lucy, Scottie, Watson, Irma, Keefer, Dougal, Mac, Taffy, Sassy, Pepper, Selma, Dottie, Chelsea, Allie, and Maggie … the Great Class of 2009!
How can you help Memory of Monroe Scottie Rescue?
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Come and celebrate the lives of our terriers at the annual picnic
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Consider sponsoring this year’s bandanas for the rescue dogs, or part of
the food & beverage portion of the picnic
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Bring an item(s) for the silent auction or rummage sale
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Bid on items at the silent auction
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Purchase raffle tickets for the Scottie bench or custom portrait
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Purchase a Memory of Monroe Calendar for 2010
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Purchase a magnet or tote bag – let the world know you love your dog
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Volunteer at the picnic (free admission and t-shirt!) We desperately
need volunteers!
(strong people are needed on
Friday afternoon, September 18th)
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Bring a dessert for our dessert table
(please let us know in advance)
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Think positive thoughts for the year ahead and love your highland dogs
unconditionally!
If you are considering volunteering, please contact Jan Seeger (janseeger@comcast.net)
612-990-8196 no later than
Tuesday, September 9th. We need volunteers to help with
registration, the silent auction, calendar sales, serving lunch and all
kinds of duties.
Volunteers receive free registration (including lunch) and a red Memory of Monroe t-shirt.
Our silent auction is HUGE! If you love Scottie paraphernalia or antiques, this is the place for you. We get many donations of great items throughout the year, which are put on display during the picnic. Place your bid and let the games begin! The auction is our largest source of income for the year. Bid early and bid often – the dogs need your help!
New this year is our first Scottie
Rummage Sale! There are some great bargains for Scottie & Westie
Lovers! First come, first served ... shop early
before it's gone.
Auction and rummage sale items can be brought to the picnic if you're arriving early, or you can contact Jan prior to the picnic. We’ll bring the items to the picnic and will have them ready to go.
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Directions:
From Highway 494 in Eden Prairie, go west on MN-5 W to Waconia. Or
From Highway 62 (Crosstown), go west and merge west onto US-212 W. Merge onto MN-5 West to Waconia.
Note: The front of the fairgrounds (main entrance) will not be open. Parking is available near the activities.
You can access driving directions via mapping sites on the internet to the fairgrounds address (front entrance) 501 W. 3rd St. Waconia, MN |
Pet friendly hotels: (Please ask the hotel about their pet policies when making reservations)
Check out our cool "Google" map for nearby pet-friendly accommodations
Scottie Rescue
PO Box 44482
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
We have two great raffle items!!
Raffle items are $5 per ticket, or 6 for $25. You can mix and match any combo for six tickets – be sure to specify how many of each item. Tickets will be drawn at the picnic on Saturday, September 13, 2008
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Have the best and cutest bench in town! This hand-crafted cedar garden bench is 36” long, 18” high and 17” deep with a combination of Scottie scroll saw cut-out and wood burning designs. This is a perfect adornment for any Scottie owner’s (or admirer’s) backyard. If winner is not present, winner pays for shipping. This is a one-of-a-kind bench, generously donated and hand-crafted by Tom Steyer, who along with Pat Gordy, make up the Nebraska contingent of Memory of Monroe. |
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Talented artist, Cherry O’Neill will paint your dog’s (or multiple dogs) portrait from a photo or photos you provide. Cherry’s paintings are full of details and captures the subject’s heart and soul. Cherry is not only a talented artist – she’s an adoptive mom to two of our rescue dogs. Her dogs have been the object of many custom paintings purchased by terrier lovers all over the world. The artist reserves all rights to the artwork which is copyrighted. The finished product will be featured on Cherry’s site, www.tailendproductions.com The retail value of the painting is $400. |
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These cute
magnets tell everyone who you love and what you support!
Magnets are $5 each and can be picked up at the picnic or
mailed to you.
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Not Pictured –
Memory of Monroe Tote Bag!
This 15” x 15 ½” red canvas tote is perfect for “toting” your
dog’s items.
$5each |
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And back … by popular demand! Our fifth calendar featuring rescues from this and past years. Bring home a Memory of Monroe dog with you 365 days a year. 2010 calendars are $15 each and will be available at the picnic or we can send them to you. These make great gifts for any terrier lover.
Our 2010 calendars are in process. To see the general layout and what to expect for 2010 you can look at the 2009 version below.
2009 Memory of Monroe Calendar
Raffle tickets, calendars, magnets, tote bags and Boyd’s Glass Scottie figurines can be purchased at the picnic.
Copyright 2009 - Memory of Monroe Scottie Rescue