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Yuma Sun: Animal shelter progressing 'Brick by Brick'
Ground won't break on Yuma's new $3 million animal shelter until fall, but thanks to some dedicated supporters, the project is already being built Brick by Brick.
That's the name of the program raising funds for the Humane Society of Yuma's proposed animal shelter. Through Brick by Brick, supporters are giving area residents the chance to help out and truly feel like a part of the project, all by simply buying a personalized brick.
"These bricks really help people get involved in the project," said Cristyn Weil, chairman of the project's capital campaign. "This is a great way for people to help out."
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Fur Ball raises over $100,000 for new shelter
CRISTYN WEIL,
NEW SHELTER PROJECT CHAIRPERSON
On August 23, 2008, the Humane Society of Yuma hosted the second annual Fur Ball to benefit the New Shelter Project at the Sonoran Pueblo Club of the Marine Corps Air Station. It was an extraordinary night of fine dining, fundraising, and dancing. Thank you to the 300-plus guests who attended the gala and to the many volunteers, donors, and sponsors who together helped raise over $100,000 for a desperately needed new shelter for Yuma's homeless animals.
I would especially like to thank our sponsors, Belleza/Kerley Homes, Yuma Community Bank, The Sun, Glen Curtis Inc, PetSmart, Underhill Transfer Company, Kammann Development, Hopper Apartments, Misenhimer Aivazian & Tennant PC, Dr. Ernest Rillos, Dr. & Mrs. Steven Wallace, Naquin Precision Earth Moving Inc., D & H Electric, Country Club Honda, 1st Bank Yuma, Yuma Insurance Inc., AEA Federal Credit Union, Law Offices of Larry Suciu, and Sun Graphics.
The live auction was a great success thanks to the talented Phil Seward of Smart Auctions, and contributions and donations from Avanti Skin Care, Paul Bensel, Gary Stephens, Teri Did It, Old Town Wine Cellar, Karin Griffin, Melba Wagner, the Glen Curtis family, Lamar Advertising, KYMA, El Dorado Broadcasting, Shawn Kammann, Larry & Sandy Pikula, Jed Limousine, and The Filter Factory/Denise Builders. Thanks also to the numerous individuals and companies that donated items to the silent auction (too many to list here) and to the Bose Corporation for donating the sound system that was the raffle prize.
The decorations were once again stunning thanks to the efforts of Sandra VanDeraa and the Cibola Spirit Line, and contributions by All Seasons Florist, Dancemakers, Dawn's Dance Studio, and Jeanie's Party Supply.
From the production standpoint, I would like to thank our Master of Ceremonies, Brad Wills, formerly of KYMA; Anable Aguirre and the staff of the Sonoran Pueblo Club (who, as usual, were flawless) for the extraordinary dinner; and Mark Flint for the wonderful documentary of the shelter.
Highlights of the evening included the presentation of the Curtis/Perricone Award to Vicki Kerley for her outstanding contributions to the New Shelter Project and her dedication to the advancement of animal welfare in Yuma; the surprise donation of air time by KSWT; the impromptu challenge donation by David and Donna Elfers, that was matched by Page and Lonnie Misenhimer; and the purchase of the naming opportunity on two dog kennels at the new shelter by Clint and Kim Underhill. What a night! Last, but not least, I would like to thank the New Shelter Project volunteers: Kelley Baliukas, Dan Groeling, Samantha Page, Nancy Patterson, Sandy Pikula, Lonnie Ross- Misenhimer, Kyla Smith, Susan Sternitzke, Sandra Van Deraa, Jan Watts, and Elkie Wills, all of whom put in countless hours of volunteer time to make the night special. I hope to see you all again next year at the Humane Society of Yuma's third annual Fur Ball, where we will celebrate the groundbreaking for the new shelter! Cristyn Weil chairs HSOY’s New Shelter Project.