Morven Park Equestrian Center Benefit Shows & Clinics
Benefit Silent Auction
Recently, a fundraising effort has been underway to renovate and improve the facilities at the Morven Park International Equestrian Center.
The projects targeted for 2010 and 2011 are:
Electric plugs near each stall in all of the barns to be used for fans in hot weather COMPLETED!!
Ventilation and footing improvements to the Swiss American Indoor Arena;
New footing for the Davis Arena (which currently ponds deeply after rain)
Morven Park has held four dressage fund raising schooling shows so far in 2010 and have raised over $9,100 towards “The Plug” project. We will also host a silent auction to be held in conjunction with the EEMI Pas de Deux Challenge in July 2010. We are requesting donations to be auctioned. Examples of items donated would include:
Things for Your Horse!
Things for You!
Riding Lessons
Tack
Equipment
Treats & Home Baked Goodies!
Blankets, Coolers & Fleeces
Accessories
Gift Certificates For Services Such As Veterinary, Massage, Dentistry, Etc.
Barn/Tack Room Décor Items
Portraits
Restaurant Gift Certificates
Artwork
Jewelry
Professional Photography Sessions
Vacation Get-Aways
Clothing
Haircuts/Beauty/Spa Products & Services
Accessories For People And Pets
Wine
Gift Certificates For Services Such As Oil Changes/Lubes, Detailing, etc.
Kids’ Items
We’d like to ask for your help to make the auctiona Great Success!
Please consider a donation for an item or two such as that described above, (or something else not on this list!) to be included in the auction. Or if you have something you’d like to donate, (a “duplicate” gift?... something the wrong size?...the wrong color?...) Donors are provided with an acknowledgement letter for their donation toward the Morven Park Equestrian Center, a non-profit/501(c)3 organization.
If you come to the banquet and silent auction to bid on the wonderful items available, please be sure to bring your checkbook, cash, or credit card to pay for silent auction items.
Thank you for your help to make the silent auction a great success!
New in 2010, Silent Auction added to the Canaan Ranch Pas de Deux!
Items will range in price and will be displayed next to the VIP Tent throughout the day.
All proceeds will benefit the Morven Park Equestrian Center Programs and Services. Don't Miss It!
Morven Park is operated in the public interest by the Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization founded to protect, preserve and promote the historic and cultural resources of Morven Park.
**The Morven Park Equestrian Center Staff is currently accepting donations for items and services to be auctioned on July 31, 2010. For more information and a tax-deductible receipt, please contact the Morven Park Equestrian Center Office at 703-777-2890.
The Morven Park Equestrian Center will host a series of schooling shows and clinics throughout 2010 to enhance the skills of both horse and rider. With participation in 2 out of 3 schooling shows, a rider will qualify for the Championship Series of Classes held April 17th.
Morven Park is operated in the public interest by the Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization founded to protect, preserve and promote the historic and cultural resources of Morven Park.
*Profits from the Morven Park Benefit Shows & Clinics will benefit rider education programs and capital improvements to the facility.
Planning/implementing fundraising events or volunteering at MP events (Ex: dressage schooling shows, MP benefit licensed shows, clinics, tack sale, silent auction)
Volunteering at MP Horse Trials (spring/fall)
Volunteering at EEMI dressage show (Summer Fling/Pas-de-Deux Challenge)
Donating equestrian professional services (judges, trainers/instructors)
Recognition of Volunteer Service
Half Day Volunteer Work - Earns a Morven Park Equestrian Center voucher redeemable for $10 for cross country schooling, ring schooling, and at any MP benefit event.
Full Day Volunteer Work - Earns a Morven Park Equestrian Center voucher redeemable for $20 for cross country schooling, ring schooling, and at any MP benefit event.
Donation of Professional Services - Earns a Morven Park Equestrian Center voucher redeemable for $20 for cross country schooling, ring schooling, and at any MP benefit event. Professional bio included on Professional Donor’s page on MP website (10,00 hits/mo). Contact Shannon Pedlar: spedlar@morvenpark.org
Planning/Implementing Benefit Events for MP - Earns 20% or $100 reduction (whichever is greater) of entry fee for a MP benefit event. Contact Shannon Pedlar: spedlar@morvenpark.org
