Board of Directors Plans 15th Annual Christmas By the Bay
The Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!) is planning their primary annual fundraiser to be held November 20, 2009, at the Fairhope Civic Center.
The 15th Annual Christmas By the Bay is a benefit for homeless, abused and injured animals.
Baldwin County’s finest restaurants will serve drinks and gourmet hors d’oeuvres; Dr. Jazz Normand Combo will provide the music. The evening also features a silent auction and multi-media presentation.
Silent Auction Chairpersons Nancy Marr and Sue Caudill have been collaborating with the Board of Directors to make the event spectacular.
Marr commented “The local businesses have been extremely cooperative in donating items. Major items include a condo stay at Turquoise Place in Orange Beach, golf options and jewelry.”
Tickets to the benefit are $50.00 per person and are tax-deductible. You can buy tickets through PayPal at www.BaldwinHumane.org or by calling the BARC! volunteer desk at 251-928-4584 extension 100.
Invite a friend – or a dozen. When it comes to helping animals, the more the merrier. Consider making Christmas By the Bay a holiday outing for your book club, supper club or other group.
Sponsorships range from $300 BARC! Supporter (underwrites the cost of making one animal adoptable) to $5,000 Friend for Life (provides medical care and boarding for 25 homeless animals.)
If you can’t attend, consider making a donation of $25, $50, $100 or more. Proceeds go to providing lost-cost spay and neuter programs to reduce unwanted pet populations, underwriting medicals costs for injured animals and finding homes for abandoned pets or pets that must be surrendered by military personnel or the elderly.
BARC! is a 501c3 established in 1979. Its the only animal welfare organization serving all of Baldwin County, Alabama. They are volunteer driven and rely solely on donations and grants to provide many services.
The Board of Directors for the Baldwin County Humane Society met recently to finalize plans for the 15th Annual Christmas By the Bay, their primary fundraiser. Pictured front row, from left: Jim Turner, Executive Director; Christine Sherwin, Vice President; Marie Gwynn, President; Alan Yankie, Treasurer. Second row, from left: Martha Fuchs, Nevin Yankie, Kathleen Thompson and Prima Plauche’. Back row, from left: Ron Schindler, DVM; Alice Webb, Wendy Vogel and Lou Ausman.
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Eastern Shore Pet Hospital's Dr. Ron Schindler has lived and practiced veterinary medicine in Baldwin County, Alabama for over 20 years. As a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, a former President and current board member of the Baldwin County Humane Society, and a board member of the Fairhope Cat Coalition, Dr. Schindler is engaged in leading the community and his patients toward proper pet care. His knowledge and experience make him an excellent choice to care for your pet. 
