The 11th Annual Northeast Ohio Mastiff Picnic, 2012
Where and When? | Admission | Health Clinic | Agenda | Art Auction | 50:50 Giveaway | iPad Giveaway | Marissa's Mystery Raffle | LASIK Auction | Family Portraits | Chair Massages | Costume Contest | Ruff Ruff and Meow
Our Mission ... is to raise money to donate to mastiff rescue organizations, to encourage healthier futures of mastiffs through responsible breeding and to support mastiff health research projects. Everyone's hard work, donations, support and encouragement is what makes the picnic a success!
2012 Mastiff Picnic Beneficiaries:
GLMR, FORM and MUGS
We are honored to announce this year's Rescue recipients. Proceeds from the Mastiff Picnic will be donated primarily to Great Lakes Mastiff Rescue and Friends of Rescued Mastiffs. A small portion of the proceeds will be donated to Mastiffs United with Guardians, Inc. to be reserved for a future English Mastiff in need.
The 11th Annual Northeast Ohio Mastiff Picnic, 2012!
| What: | 2012 Northeast Ohio Mastiff Picnic |
| When: | Saturday, September 15, 2012, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Where: | Buckeye Woods Park, 6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina, Ohio 44256 |
| Directions: | Buckeye Woods Park is located on Route 162 in Lafayette Township, just 0.5 miles east of Route 42. Click here to view the directions. |
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Before you Attend the Picnic!
- Before you can attend the picnic, please view the Picnic Rules.
- If you are bringing your four-legged friends, you must print and sign the Picnic Waiver Form.
Admission Information - PREPAY to $AVE!
- Admission to the picnic is: $5.00 per Adult (PREPAID), $8.00 at the door, Kids are always FREE.
- This year, we are offering a discount for anyone who will PREPAY their ADULT admissions online through PayPal. To prepay, and save $3.00 PER adult admission, CLICK HERE to begin! Please note, this prepaid admission is NON-REFUNDABLE!
What is Provided, and What to Bring
- Hamburgers and Hotdogs are provided along with drinks.
- Please bring a side dish to share!
- Bring your CHECKBOOK or CASH to participate in our Art Auction, and Basket Raffles!
Mastiff Health Clinic
The technicians and staff of Seville Animal Hospital will be running this year's Health Clinic from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM!
NOTE: If you are required to fill out paperwork for a test you would like to participate in, you MUST fill out the paperwork in its ENTIRETY before you arrive at the picnic. If your paperwork is not complete, we are sorry but we can not accept your test.
General Instructions
- You must provide a copy of your dog's AKC Registration Form.
- Please bring your checkbook, as you will be required to submit your fee on the day of the test.
- All information is kept strictly confidential.
Cystinuria Marker DNA Test
Print, fully complete and bring the "Mastiff-Type" Cystinuria Marker DNA Test Submission Form with you on the day of the picnic.
PRA/CMR Testing
Print, fully complete and bring the PRA/CMR Testing Form with you on the day of the picnic. Note: Mastiffs are listed on the form as "OLD ENGLISH MASTIFF".
General Cystinuria Testing (Urine only)
Print, fully complete and bring the Mastiff Club of America, Inc. Cystinuria Submission Form with you on the day of the picnic.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM...Health Seminar: BLOAT AND CPR
Tammy Kinkade, an MCONO member, will provide a 30 minute seminar on how to recognize the signs and symptoms
of Bloat. She will also demonstrate the Bloat acupressure point, which can provide much needed time to get your
dog to the vet if he/she has not torsioned. Tammy will provide handouts and do the demonstration on a live dog.
Tammy will also provide a short seminar on how to perform CPR on a Giant breed dog. This lifesaving technique could give you that much needed extra time to transport your dog to the closest Emergency Vet.
Picnic Agenda
Thanks to The Mastiff Club of Northern Ohio, the following will be provided at the picnic!
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM....AKC Sanctioned "B" Match
Judge: Ms. Elizabeth (Liz) Simon
We are so happy to welcome Liz Simon to the Mastiff Picnic this year in order to judge our AKC Sanctioned "B"
Match. Come on over and watch the fun!
Click here for the
"B" Match Entry Form
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM....CGC and TDI Testing
Sheri Hart, from the Mastiff Club of Northern Ohio will be on hand to perform CGC and TDI testing. If you
have been putting off getting either of these certifications for your dog, there's no time like the present!
Click here for the
CGC/TDI Entry Form
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM....Fun Match
Judge: Ms. Elizabeth (Liz) Simon
The Mastiff Picnic will be hosting a Fun Match directly following the "B" Match for non-AKC registered mastiffs!
If you have never shown before, now is the time to get in the ring with your best buddy and strut around like you
own the place. Get your cameras ready, it will be a fun time!
Click here for the Fun Match Entry Form
Art Auction to benefit Rescue Organizations!
Again this year, we will be holding an art auction that will directly benefit SIX amazing and very hard-working Rescue Organizations! We will be featuring SIX original priceless artworks. We will be accepting personal checks so please BRING YOUR CHECKBOOKS! Own an original piece of mastiff art and help one of these amazing organizations at the same time!
Click on each of the images to enlarge.
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Donated by the artist, Lucie Fainsbert, "The Anchor" is oil on canvas and measures approximately 16" x 24". Artwork proceeds to benefit: |
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Donated by the artist, Judi Mott. Artwork proceeds to benefit: |
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Donated by Kaurie Debra Lee Jones, this piece is professionally framed, on canvas and approximately 24" x 32". Artwork proceeds to benefit: |
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Donated by the artist, Lora Myroup, this painting is oil on canvas and measures 16" X 20". The piece will be framed. Artwork proceeds to benefit: |
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Donated by the artist, Cindy Wieland, a MUGS, Inc. volunteer, "Forever Tongue" measures approximately 14" X 14". It is pastel on paper and will be professionally framed. Artwork proceeds to benefit: |
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Donated by Shannon and Nick Van Duren (the artist), this piece measures 24" X 36" and is oil on canvas. Note: This piece will not be physically present at the Mastiff Picnic and will be shipped to the winner after the Picnic. Artwork proceeds to benefit: |
50:50 Giveaway!
We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to donate to the Mastiff Picnic and earn entries into our our 50:50 giveaway. The bigger the pot, the bigger the prize!
Tickets cost: $5 each or 6 for $20
To donate by PayPal, please click here.
Once we receive your donation, we will fill out your entries and e-mail you the other portion. Purchase your tickets early!
You do NOT need not be present to win! Winner will be drawn at the picnic on September 15th!
The Great iPad Giveaway!
This year we are SO excited to be giving away an iPad 3! This is the Black 16gb model with WiFi enabled. To earn entries into the iPad Giveaway, please donate to the Mastiff Picnic.
Tickets cost: $5 each or 6 for $20
To donate by PayPal, please click here.
Once we receive your donation, we will fill out your entries and e-mail you the other portion.
You do NOT need not be present to win! Winner will be drawn at the picnic on September 15th!
LASIK Eye Surgery Auction
Parschauer Eye Center has generously donated a LASIK Eye Surgery to be auctioned this year at the Mastiff Auction.
If you are considering bidding on this item, but would like to know more about Parschauer Eye Center and whether you are a candidate for LASIK surgery, please contact them toll-free at 800-589-3937 to schedule a tour of the facility, introduction to the staff, and FREE consultation and eye exam!
Bring your checkbooks to the picnic!
Marissa's MYSTERY Raffle!
Our own Marissa will have a wrapped box with something inside that only she and Kim know about. Because Marissa is (how shall we say it) inventive? imaginitive? CRAZY? NUTS?, you can be sure the contents of the box will not only be fun, but definitely worth owning? What is inside her mystery box? Find out at the Mastiff Picnic by purchasing tickets there for a chance to own the "Flutter Fairy's" special prize!
Family Portraits at the Mastiff Picnic!
Once again, we welcome back Dale Churchill of DogPhoto.com to the picnic this year! Dale will be on hand to capture your picnic memories in an everlasting, professional portrait of your entire family (dogs included!). For a $20 donation ($25 the day of the event), Dale will be thrilled to photograph your family. You can also prepay and reserve a sitting time.
Dale has generously agreed to donate all sitting fees to the picnic.
Click here to send your donation and RESERVE a sitting time!
FREE Chair Massages by Misty!
Misty, a certified massage therapist, will be on hand this year to treat you to a free 10 minute Chair Massage! Misty has generously donated her time to make sure that our four-legged friends aren't the only ones being pampered at the picnic.
A sign-up sheet will be available on the day of the Picnic.
Costume Contest
Has your dog ever fantasized about being that Hunka Hunka Burning Love ... ELVIS? What about powers? Has your girl ever said she wishes she was Lady Dog Dog (er, Ga Ga) but hid it behind her Poker Face? Maybe she has secretly desired to be Minnie Pearl but is too shy to admit it! Well, now is their chance! This year at the picnic, there will be a Costume Contest! Prizes awarded to the top three costumes.
Get imaginative folks! It's gonna be BIG!
Order at Ruff Ruff and Meow and Help Support the Mastiff Picnic!
The program is simple. For every order (min. of $19.95) you place with us at www.ruffruffandmeow.com you receive $5.00 off and the Mastiff Picnic RECEIVES $5.00!
Help us earn money for the Picnic by supporting this program! (Click on the photo to enlarge)
We need YOUR help to make the 2012 Mastiff Picnic a Success!
If you would like to donate to this great cause, or have a friend or a business associate that could help us, please contact Kim Fish. We need your help to make this day a success!
We need volunteers to help us collect donations. Will you ask your friends to donate items for our gift baskets? Do you know a business owner that would donate to our cause? No amount of help is too small!
All businesses and private donors are recognized on our Sponsors page, so please be sure to include all of the sponsor's information with the donation, such as business name, web site, and/or phone number! For private sponsors, please include their name and phone number as Kim Fish would like to thank them personally and make special arrangements for their sponsor block.
Our special thanks to the following people, who helped to make the 2011 Mastiff Picnic a great success!
Kim Fish - Head Coordinator
Deb Evangelisto - Webmaster
Webb Boyles - Volunteer and Auctioneer
Natalie Buck - Assistant Coordinator
Marissa McFarland - Basket Stuffing Party, Event Volunteer
Martha Hartley - Welcome Table
Tina Clement - Welcome table
Kristine Newton - Basket Stuffing Party, Event Volunteer
BJ Kennedy - Health Clinic
Nicole Price - Health Clinic
Crystal Stackhouse - Health Clinic
Michael Buck - World's Best Chef!
Todd, Monica, Angus and Porter Baughman - For Sale Table
Justine Frase - Tie-dye party
Kay Stivason - Event Volunteer
Jerry Coffee - Table Set up and Breakdown
Dave Henson - Judge
Bev Major - Tent Organizer
The wonderful members of the Mastiff Club of Northern Ohio for their continued support!
And so many others ... Thank You All!
Many Thanks to
Medina County Parks for allowing us to hold this wonderful event and to all those who sponsored and
helped raise money for this event... Thanks Again!