June 17, 2008
Wowing Fox 28
Thanks to Heather Dean for providing the following description of her appearance on Fox 28. Kudos to everyone involved!
I, along with some help from Lacey and Brie, appeared on Fox 28's Good Day Columbus this morning. The crew was thrilled to have our sweet girls on the set, and were gracious enough to provide space to set up an X-pen complete with a litterbox and toys. Terri Sullivan sat down with me for three minutes to talk about why rabbits make great pets, and what families should understand before bringing a rabbit into their home.
I focused on the fact that rabbits should be spayed or neutered to help prevent health concerns and behavioral issues. I also talked about the life span of rabbits, and the time committment that is involved. Terri Sullivan was very impressed with the fact that rabbits will use a litterbox. Of course Lacey and Brie stole the show, making sure the TV crew could see how much fun rabbits can be.
Three minutes goes by fast and I could talk about rabbits as pets all day long! Let's hope that Fox 28 will invite CHRS back again soon to brag about our beloved bunnies... and find them good homes.
Thanks to Karen Winstead and John Dean for their help with the TV appearance, and to Fox 28 for their support!
Posted by Sue at 4:50 PM
June 14, 2008
Our Talented Volunteers
We are planning to put together a slideshow for last weekend's picnic. In the meantime, I pulled out a few pictures that I particularly liked. To me, each picture demonstrates the range of talents our volunteers possess.
Karalee's reaction to Terri's congratulatory remarks. Karalee also received a book that commemorated her many accomplishments. The book was put together by CHRS volunteers, including Ellen Eder who did the graphic design.
One view of the CHRS timeline. Even those of us who helped to create it were surprised by its size. We've been very busy these past years!
One of Eileen Vorst's stations. Four stations were created for each of the major volunteer activities CHRS supports.
One of many raffle prizes, this one was created by Judy. The names of some of the rabbits who found forever homes through CHRS are stitched around our logo. I was the lucky winner!
More pictures to follow!
Posted by Sue at 3:18 PM
June 12, 2008
Make That Fox 28 on Monday!
I hope that everyone survived the thunderstorm this evening. I had to work late, which meant that I observed the storm from the fourth floor overlooking Nationwide Boulevard. The trees that line the street were bent over almost to the point of breaking. The winds first came from the west, then switched to the east. During the worst of it, the rain was actually traveling upward and the building's roof began to leak. In a panic, I rushed home as soon as I could and found that all was well, with the exception of a line down in my back yard. I think it's my neighbor's cable but only time will tell. The rabbits and birds were fine, although questioning, no doubt, my panicked state.
You would have thought that we had a CHRS meeting scheduled!
My apologies for the digression. Our very own Heather Dean will be on Fox 28 on Monday at 8:15 for three minutes. Be sure to tune in!
Posted by Sue at 5:29 PM
June 11, 2008
Check Out Fox 28 on Friday Morning!
Our very own Heather Dean will be on Fox 28 Friday morning at 8:15! She will be talking about rabbit adoption.
Be sure to tune in....
Posted by Sue at 6:41 PM
Wessie Fest
You may have noticed the link on the home page to our next event, Wessie Fest. Terri Cook, Eileen Vorst and Jennifer Reed will be representing us.
This is our first appearance at Wessie Fest so we're not sure what to expect. But it looks like a fun family event, with an emphasis on nature. If you're looking for something to do on the 21st, think about attending!
Kudos to our three intrepid volunteers! And don't forget to take pictures.
Posted by Sue at 6:17 PM
June 9, 2008
And A Good Time Was Had!
If you missed the CHRS picnic extravaganza this past Saturday, you missed one heck of a good time! The official theme of the party was a celebration of our chapter. To this end, a number of volunteers worked diligently over the past few months to create a wonderful timeline of photographs, newspaper articles, and other memorabilia that documented the history of our chapter.
You may not be aware of this but our roots trace back to 1995 when our favorite dynamic duo, Karalee and Chuck, began their education and rescue efforts. Since then, 330 rabbits have found new homes and our chapter has grown to more than 140 members. The timeline provided a wonderful walk down memory lane and we can all take pride in the enormity of the work that has been accomplished, including the Capital Area Humane Society socialization program and our international campaign, Make Mine Chocolate! The large number of new members who attended the picnic bodes well for a strong future for our chapter.
Now to the interesting part of the picnic. A few devious volunteers (dare I name names?) had an alternative picnic theme in mind. Four bunny elves, with assistance from many more, decided it was long past time to honor our fearless chapter leader, Karalee, who has worked tirelessly through the years to help the rabbits and their often clueless humans. So they put their heads together and came up with a plan for honoring Karalee.
You can see the results for yourself here. The book was presented to Karalee at the picnic and, for the first time that I can recall, she was absolutely speechless. It was truly a special time!
We are putting together a one-time group order so, if you are interested in purchasing a copy and donating to the chapter at the same time, stay tuned! I will provide instructions on how to order in a subsequent blog entry. You can always order the book at a later time but the publisher, Blurb, will keep all of the profits.
And if you missed the party, please send an email to Karalee thanking her for all she has accomplished for the lagomorphs we love. Posted by Sue at 3:43 PM
June 1, 2008
Why Events Matter
My apologies for the long delay between posts. Life has been very busy lately between preparing for the CHRS spring picnic and the arrival of my family, who visit every Memorial Day weekend.
My mother and brother are mad about dogs, which means they rarely travel without the family pug. This passion made attending the Pet Promise Rescue Run an easy sell. The CHRS booth was staffed by Julie Schram and Laine Kathary, who had the misfortune to be located in the shadow of a neighboring building. When I stopped by to visit, both were freezing but their enthusiasm was undiminished.
It didn't take long to figure out that this event was largely dog-oriented, with a minor role for cats. While appreciative of Laine and Julie's efforts, I had to wonder if they (and Jeremy Cook who helped with setup) were wasting their time. The answer came from a rather surprising source.
Several years ago, I started monitoring the showbunny mailing list in order to anticipate any possible backlash against our "Make Mine Chocolate!" campaign. As its name suggests, showbunny targets those who breed and show rabbits. I quickly learned to scan the list to avoid upsetting topics but occasionally a topic comes up that is mildly interesting.
One such topic started in response to a request for help concerning a doe and her babies who were apparently sick with mastitis. One intrepid poster suggested the obvious: get them to a vet. Well, this immediately created a firestorm since a number of members of the list are against vet treatment for rabbits. More than a few respondents accused the poster of being an animal rights supporter and another asked if she considered her rabbits to be her property or her children. Another respondent said that she provided vet care for her dog and goats but not the rabbits. Things settled down only after the poster unsubscribed from the list.
Needless to say, I found this whole topic fascinating. I do not consider my rabbits to be my property (as I do my car and my house) nor do I think of them as my children. I suspect most dog and cat people feel the same way. But for a lot of people, rabbits are still very much considered livestock and not companion animals. Those of us who share our homes and our lives with rabbits must necessarily consider them our children, clearly demonstrating that there's something a bit daft about us.
So why do events like the Pet Promise Rescue Run matter? Because each one of them is an opportunity to link in people's heads an association between dogs, cats, and rabbits. Each of these events is a baby step towards moving rabbits from the category of livestock into the category of companion animal.
Thank you, Julie, Laine, and Jeremy for giving up a big chunk of your Saturday for this very worthy event!
Posted by Sue at 10:13 AM
May 18, 2008
Pet Promise Rescue Run
Memorial Day weekend starts this Saturday, which means it's time for the annual Pet Promise Rescue Run!
From the site: "The PetPromise RESCUE RUN & WALK is a 5K run/walk and festival held annually on Memorial Day Weekend promoting awareness of the pet overpopulation problem and supporting efforts to change the future for all homeless pets through education, rescue, sterilization, and adoption."
CHRS will have a table staffed by Laine Kathary and Julie Schram. Be sure to stop by and say hello!
Posted by Sue at 7:00 AM
February 26, 2008
2008 Midwest Veterinary Conference
Last weekend, Columbus HRS once again hosted a booth at the annual Midwest Veterinary Conference at the Columbus Convention Center. In spite of the cold and nasty weather outside, things were warm and friendly inside, thanks in part to spokesrabbits Rupert and Elaina. As in the past, we offered a selection of excellent articles and materials on rabbit care, health and behavior. But it's no surprise that the rabbits stole the show!
On Friday, Rupert took full advantage of the Cottontail Cottage to demonstrate his superior ability to nap amidst any hustle and bustle. He also played hard-to-get, peeking out the second floor window when passers-by caught his eye, popping up to the top level to make sure they got a good look at him, then dashing down to chew his willow basket and get a drink before resuming his nap.
On Saturday, Elaina also did extremely well, as she always does when she's out and about. She really is quite the ham. She also got on the top floor of the cottontail cottage so people could pet her as they passed by.
The buns not only attract attention to our booth, but also serve to demonstrate how real rabbits behave. People who have never heard of house rabbits (yes, they do exist) can see them using a litterbox, eating hay, and interacting with humans in a way that shows their natural curiosity and intelligence. As much as we can talk about them, the buns really do speak for themselves.
Posted by Terri at 10:49 PM
December 31, 2007
2007 HOLIDAY PARTY AND CHRISTMAS COOKIE EXCHANGE
“Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful...” These were the thoughts of approximately 23 CHRS members, family, and friends who braved the snow/rain/sleet to attend the 2007 CHRS Holiday Party and Cookie Exchange at Cedar Ridge Lodge on Saturday, December 15th. It was a fantastic event! Activities included eating a meal together, visiting and sharing stories around the glow and warmth of a fireplace, auctioning of a beautiful afghan and set of chocolate "12 days of Christmas" ornaments (both created and donated by Cindy Derosier), and the annual exchange of cookies/desserts. The highlight of the evening was a power point presentation of CHRS members’ bunnies (and two very special guinea pigs:) put together and presented by nature lover and naturalist, Kim Banks. One could feel the pride and love of each “parent” as pictures of loved ones flashed on the screen. Sad moments were also shared as some pictures shown were in memory of bunnies now living at Rainbow Bridge. Overall, it was a great presentation and a great evening! Thank you to Kim Banks, who also reserved and decorated Cedar Ridge Lodge for this occasion, Cindy Derosier for her generous donations, Terri and Jeremy Cook for providing technical support for the power point presentation, and the members who shared their lovely pictures. It was well worth braving the elements to attend this fun-filled event.
Posted by Eileen at 1:03 PM
November 24, 2007
Posted by Karalee at 12:12 PM
November 18, 2007
Fall Bonfire
On October 13th, 2007, CHRS held it’s annual Fall bonfire with temperatures perfect for a campfire. The flames danced and crackled with merriment as we mingled together sharing stories...about life, bunnies, past bonfires and more. Some played the ever-popular “corn hole” game while others drank hot chocolate, roasted hotdogs and marshmallows, ate chili, or filled up on other wonderful goodies. Later in the evening, John Dean entertained us with the skillful art of fire juggling. It was amazing to watch as the flames twirled round and round and round as if they had a mind of their own (see picture below). Other activities to round out the evening included awarding of door prizes and raffled items. Eventually, the flames died down and whispered, “It is time to go.” As the last few people were getting into their cars, it was said they heard one more very quiet whisper, “... but we’ll be back next year, bigger and brighter!”
Posted by Eileen at 7:01 PM
September 6, 2007
Annual Fall Bonfire and Picnic on Saturday, OCTOBER 13, 2007
Save October 13 now for the CHRS annual Fall bonfire and picnic! Join us for a relaxing and fun evening around the fire! HRS will provide wieners and marshmallows for roasting, beverages, and plates/utensils. Side dishes or desserts will be happily accepted, but are not required.** The fun starts at 4:00 p.m. with bonfire starting at dusk. Place is Bob Postle's Farm at 6844 Bale Kenyon Road. You can access map and directions at http://www.columbusrabbit.org/ Some other fun events include a raffle of Bunny General Gift Certificates, terrific Door Prizes, and lots of socializing. Come and enjoy a relaxing evening around the fire with good food and good friends! RSVP to karalee@columbusrabbit.org
**Please note, we will not have electricity for crockpots. We do have a flush toilet and running water. :) Also, please bring lawn chairs, lanterns, and roasting sticks if you have them! We look forward to seeing you!
Posted by Eileen at 6:30 PM
August 27, 2007
PETFEST at Olde Pickerington Village on Friday, September 7, 2007
All members, families, and friends of CHRS are invited to attend the annual OPVBA* Petfest on Friday, September 7, 2007, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The event will take place along West Columbus Street in the Olde Pickerington Village. There will be a Pet Parade through the area at 7:00 PM. This event will have Animal Rescue Groups (including the Columbus House Rabbit Society!), Pet Vendors, Special Pet Services, Activities for the Children and much more!! For more information about this years event you can log onto http://www.checktheinfo.com. Hope to see you there!
*OPVBA = Olde Pickerington Village Business Association
Posted by Eileen at 10:04 PM
July 17, 2007
Another Evening at the Clipper's Game!
CHRS's last trip to Cooper Stadium to see the Columbus Clippers (and the Zooperstars!) was so successful, we thought we'd do it again! The Zooperstars are returning to Columbus on Friday August 10 when the Clippers host the Norfolk Tides. The Zooperstars made choosing which game to attend easy!
The game begins at 7:25 and gates open at 6:00. It is a "Party at the Park" night at Cooper Stadium with beer, soda, hot dogs, hamburgers and popcorn costing only a dollar each in the right field picnic pavilion from 6:00 to 7:15. Donatos pizza will also be sold for just $1 a slice.
And the best news is--the tickets are FREE!
We look forward to seeing another great turnout on the 10th!
If you are interested in free tickets, please contact John Dean at
jhnmdn1@sbcglobal.net. John will coordinate the details of the trip with those attending the game.
Posted by Eileen at 11:54 PM
June 27, 2007
AN EVENING AT THE CLIPPER'S GAME!
What do the Columbus House Rabbit Society, Clipper’s Baseball Team, and ZOOperstars have in common? June 22! On this evening, CHRS members, families, and friends attended the Clipper’s vs. Ottawa Lynx game at Cooper Stadium with ZOOperstars as the entertainment. John and Heather Dean, coordinators for this event, met most of us at the front gate and ushered us to our seats. By game time, we were all sitting on the third base side in the General Admission seats eagerly anticipating the game’s beginning. To add to the excitement of the evening, John was dressed as a Clipper’s player and had clipboard in hand to record runs batted in and other facts about the game!
Throughout the game, the ZOOperstars provided entertainment. For those unfamiliar with this group, ZOOperstars are huge inflatable animal characters based on famous athletes, such as Jeff Gordog, Clammy Sosa, and others listed in the “quiz” below. The characters dance to contemporary hits and do skits, which sometimes involve children/adults from the audience. Each character has some unique quality, such as Centipete Rose who splits into two pieces with both running around frantically for its other half; or Shark McGwire who has a vibrating fin and can extend the shimmy to his whole body. At this Clipper’s game, each character was quite entertaining, but one in particular seemed to truly awe the crowd: Clammy Sosa as he devoured the Clipper's bat boy! It seemed pretty uneventful at first – a 10-foot-tall clam walking in the field from third base toward home plate, waving at ballplayers, the audience, and whomever walked by. However, as he walked past the bat boy (or perhaps an actor playing the bat boy?), he suddenly turned around, opened his shell and "swallowed" him! By now, the audience was mesmerized as the clam began to move its body up and down, forward and backward. Next thing you know, the shell opened part way and out came a pair of shoes. The audience went ballistic! Then followed the socks, cap, and the bat boy’s uniform! Finally, out popped the bat boy himself in boxer shorts and undershirt! And of course, to add to all the fun, the band was playing “Weird Al” Yankovich’s song Eat It throughout the skit! Comments around me ranged from, “GAROSSSS,” to “I can’t believe what I just saw!” to “COOL, let’s see that again.”
It turned out to be a great evening weather wise and game wise as the Clippers beat the Ottawa Lynx 4 to 0. One other interesting tidbit for baseball fans: Nationals prospect John Lannan made his AAA debut and pitched well enough to earn the win!
CHRS would like to thank John and Heather Dean for coordinating this event. Both score very high with all the rabbits they have adopted/fostered over the years! Also, thank you to all the members who came to join in the festivities. It wouldn’t have worked without your participation! Finally, for anyone who wishes to see the ZOOperstars again, or for the first time, they will be back at Cooper Stadium August 10th. If you attend this game, be sure to look behind first base where you'll probably see one fan dressed in a clipper's uniform, hurriedly writing all the details of the game on his clipboard, while the fan next to him reads a magazine and ducks when there's a loud crack of the bat! That would be none other than the Deans enjoying another evening with the Clippers!
ZOOperstar Quiz: The following ZOOperstars appeared at the June 22nd Clipper’s game at Cooper Stadium. Who do these ZOOperstars represent? (hints have been provided)
Harry Canary: _____________, long time announcer for Chicago Cubs
Jeff Gordog: ______________, NASCAR driver
Shark McGuire: _____________, slugger for the Cardinals, now retired
Clammy Sosa: ________________, power hitter for the Cubs, now with the Rangers
Snail Earnhardt: _______________, former NASCAR driver
Derek Cheetah: ________________, Shortstop for the Yankees
Answers to quiz:
Harry Canary - Harry Caray, long time announcer for Chicago Cubs
Jeff Gordog - Jeff Gordon, NASCAR driver
Shark McGuire - Mark McGuire, slugger for the Cardinals, now retired
Clammy Sosa - Sammy Sosa, power hitter for the Cubs, now with the Rangers
Snail Earnhardt - Dale Earnhardt, former NASCAR driver
Derek Cheetah - Derek Jeter, Shortstop for the Yankees
*Image of Harry Canary from www.volcanoesbaseball.com.
Information about ZOOperstars compiled from John Dean, www.usatoday.com, and www.businessweek.com.
Posted by Eileen at 1:07 PM
June 9, 2007
Summer Potluck a Great Time!
The day began and ended with the sun shining on CHRS members, their families, friends, one dog, and one turtle who attended the CHRS summer picnic potluck on June 2, 2007, at Westerville Heritage Park. Not even a downpour of rain half-way through the day could dampen our spirits!
The event began with people mingling and swapping "bunny" stories, renewing old friendships, and making new friends. Eventually, food was added to the fun and delicious favorites were enjoyed by all! Following the meal, we sat back and relaxed as winners of the raffle prizes and door prizes were announced (see first two pictures below). In addition, three awards to recognize outstanding volunteers were presented to:
1) Teresa Martini - The Gus B. Curry Meritorious Service Award for providing foster care, website assistance, and post-operative care for Capital Area Humane Society (CAHS) rabbits;
2) Judy de Roche - The Annie M. Curry Volunteer Service Award for her exceptional dedication to the rabbits under CHRS care including fostering in her home and devotion to the CHRS/CAHS shelter program;
3) Chuck Curry - certificate of merit for his years of work in building the CHRS chapter and Make Mine Chocolate! Campaign.
Following the award presentations, Bunny Bingo began! As usual, this game was a big hit and kept Julie Schram (coordinator for the picnic) "hopping" back and forth with all kinds of bingo prizes. For the more energetic types, there were also outdoor games including Cornhole, Badminton, and Croquet. Something for everyone!
To wrap up the day's events, winners of the photo contest were announced which included Laine Kathary's Wilson (Bun In Action), Kristen Lassiter's Cupcake (Cutest Face), and Megan Metzger's troup (Buns and Friends).
All in all, it was a good day!
RAFFLE PRIZE WINNERS
Rosemary Weagle, Rose Carlton, Jill Coleman, Karen Winstead, Shelley Jahn (Not pictured: Terri Cook, Sue Zimmerman)
DOOR PRIZE WINNERS
Danielle Patterson, Judy de Roche, Sue Metzger
PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
Megan Metzger, Laine Kathary, Kristen Lassiter
OTHER PHOTOS FROM THE PICNIC:
Posted by Eileen at 4:10 PM
June 5, 2007
Columbus House Rabbit Society at the Columbus Clippers!
The Columbus House Rabbit Society is hosting a night of fun and baseball on Friday, June 22! Join CHRS for a relaxing night at the ballpark with old friends, new friends, and swapping bunny stories as the Clippers host Ottawa Lynx!
The game begins at 7:25 and gates open at 6:00. It is a “Party at the Park” night at Cooper Stadium with beer, soda, hot dogs, hamburgers and popcorn costing only a dollar each in the right field picnic pavilion from 6:00 to 7:15. The ZOOperstars will be appearing throughout the game!
This event is open to everyone! So if you’re a CHRS veteran, simply interested in interacting with people who are crazy about their house rabbits, or anyone in between, you should come down to the ballpark to get to know each other.
We will have people come early to the stadium to meet people who are interested in the Party at the Park. Prior to the game we will move to the third base side General Admission seats. Keep a lookout for people in CHRS Chapter T-shirts!
Tickets are $6 each for Adults and $3 for youth (12 and under) and seniors (60 and over). The best part is that the Clippers will let CHRS keep half of the ticket price!
If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please contact John Dean at jhnmdn1@sbcglobal.net.
See you there!
Posted by Eileen at 8:45 PM
May 21, 2007
Spring Picnic, June 2nd, 1:00 pm
We hope you will come join the fun with fellow rabbit lovers at our
annual CHRS spring/summer picnic. We always have lots of good food and fun, and we love to talk about our rabbits!
Download the flyer & map and please RSVP to julie@columbusrabbit.org.
See you on the 2nd!
Posted by Karalee at 10:11 AM
May 1, 2007
Chapter Meeting, Sunday May 20th, 1:00 pm
We hope you can attend our upcoming chapter meeting on Sunday, May 20th, at 1:00 pm. We plan to talk about the direction of CHRS in 2007 and beyond as well as hopefully encourage people to get involved! Refreshments will be served.
The meeting will be at Danielle Patterson's home in Westerville, close to both 71 & 270. Please RSVP to karalee@columbusrabbit.org and I will send you directions.
Hope to see ya there!
Posted by Karalee at 10:10 AM
March 24, 2007
Visit with Oxbow Rep Dawn Hromanik on April 12th
We are delighted to have Dawn Hromanik, Director of Education for the Oxbow Hay Company, visiting the Columbus HRS!
In a relaxed style, we will visit with Dawn and learn about the history and culture of Oxbow as well as have time for all your questions. Refreshments will be served.
We will be meeting in a neighborhood's community building in Worthington. Some of you may remember that is where we had our first CHRS picnic. Download directions and a map here. Starts at 7:00.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 11th, to Karalee Curry.
Posted by Karalee at 8:05 PM
October 15, 2006
Bonfire Blast
It couldn't have been any better. A brisk Fall day, a chill in the air, lots of warm food, and a roaring hot fire. Another CHRS Bonfire has come and gone, leaving us with lasting memories.
Cornhole (always, Cornhole).
Bobbing (or "fishing") for apples.
Door prizes.
Sharing bunny stories.
Making new friends.
Laughing with (at?) old friends.
The drama of Fire Juggling.
Juggling two fires (or fire pits).
Roasting hot dogs and marshmallows.
Warm chili and mac and cheese.
Hot chocolate.
Cookies and cakes and candy, oh my!
It was everything a bonfire is supposed to be. A great evening of hanging out with the people who understand us - and our bunnies - best.
To those who shared in the fun - thanks for coming.
And to those who worked to make it possible - THANK YOU.
It was a blast!
Posted by Terri at 3:08 PM
August 24, 2006
Upcoming Events
Columbus HRS will be participating in the following events:
Pickerington PetFest - Friday, Sept 1, 2006 5 - 9 pm
http://checktheinfo.com
Santa in September - Saturday, Sept 9, 2006 10 - 5
http://santainseptember.tripod.com
Obetz Animal Hospital Open House - Sunday, Sept 24, 10 - 4
Detail soon!
Join the fun!
Posted by Karalee at 6:27 PM
August 18, 2006
Rascal Low Cost Rabbit Spay & Neuter Day
The RASCAL (Roaming Animal Sterilization Clinic at Low Cost) Mobile Unit set up at Capital Area Humane Society for a Bunny-Exclusive Low Cost Spay and Neuter Day and it was a great success!
You can see pictures and read about it at:
http://www.columbusrabbit.org/blogpictures/2006/rascalday.html
Posted by Karalee at 4:12 PM
June 13, 2006
The Sum of All Fun
By the Numbers
63 – Official high temperature for the day
51 – People who attended
40 – Bunny Bingo prizes won
37 – Rounds of Cornhole played
12 – Items raffled
8 – Bunny General sales
4 – Awards given
3 – Tables of food
ALL THIS ADDS UP TO
1 – Great day of FUN!
The Breakdown
Thank goodness for the beautiful shelter at Heritage Park! It kept our picnickers dry enough to enjoy the day in spite of its soggy start! And what a great day it was! We had the best turn-out ever and a terrific selection of delicious food. Who would have guessed that hot food in crock pots would be the biggest hit on a June day?!
Our games and prizes were a lot of fun. We found out that Cornhole is the game of choice for some, while others still enjoy the beloved Bunny Bingo. Our photo contest produced some of the cutest rabbit pictures we’ve ever seen! It was a tough call in each category, but foster bun Murphy in the hay feeder (“Buns in Strange Places”), sweet Georgie sleeping (“Favorite Picture”), and fuzzy little Scout (“Cutest Mouth”) were voted No. 1. The competition may have been stiff, but it was easy to see how much we all love our bunnies!
We also recognized some of our deserving volunteers with awards thanking them for their service. Karen Winstead, nominated by her peers, received the Annie M. Curry Volunteer Service Award in appreciation of her dedication to Columbus HRS’ mission and her extraordinary work with the Capital Area Humane Society to better the lives of the shelter’s rabbits.
Sue and Megan Metzger jointly received the Gus B. Curry Meritorious Service Award, given by our Board of Directors, in recognition of their years of continuous fostering and Megan’s additional help with campaigns, special projects, and acquisition of low-cost medical supplies.
Terri Cook was given a “Volunteer of the Decade” award for her 10 years of service with Columbus HRS – including years before it was ever an official chapter. From folding brochures and staffing the booth at the old Pet Expo to working at the annual Vet Conference, from making one of our first display boards to creating our current newsletter, from “emergency” fostering one bunny to becoming a licensed fosterer and educator, Terri has always been involved and committed to our mission.
This year, our raffle prizes were also some of the best ever, including original artworks by professional artists and CHRS members Joseph Larkin and Grace Willard. Always popular, our fundraising efforts benefit greatly when their work is offered. The “grand prize” was to have your own rabbit’s portrait drawn by Joseph. Grace crafted a photo album from the scraps of timothy hay that her bunnies didn’t eat, processing the hay into paper and binding the book with twine. It’s a beautiful creation. Other terrific prizes included a selection of Oxbow hay and pellets, a Busy Bunny Tent Tunnel, brightly colored wooden bunny toys, a cottontail cottage, a car cleaning kit, a set of fun pictures and eyeglass holder, a bunny statue/key safe, a bunny stepping stone, a gardening set, and a collection of organic lip balms and perfumes.
And finally, about the time things were winding down, the clouds broke and the sun smiled down on our happy group.
See the fun! http://www.columbusrabbit.org/indexpicnic.htm
Posted by Terri at 9:41 PM
March 19, 2006
Capital Area Humane Society's Celebrity Chef Special Event
Capital Area will be sponsoring the special event fundraiser, Celebrity Chef, and Columbus HRS will have a table with literature and be displaying a furnished pen set-up to show proper housing for rabbits. We will also be promoting our Make Mine Chocolate! Easter Ribbon Campaign. Below is some information about their event if you would like to attend.
Join the Capital Area Humane Society at the exclusive Huntington Club in the Ohio Stadium on Thursday, March 23, 2006 from 6-9 p.m. to experience the tastiest event of 2006.
The Huntington Club at The Ohio Stadium will be the place to be for the Fourth Annual Celebrity Chef Event, which features some of Columbus’ most honored celebrities dishing out their favorite recipes for you! Television personalities, restaurant owners, influential notables, athletes, government leaders and even those who are well-known for their publicized antics will be present. You will be able to sample our Celebrities culinary masterpieces and participate in a silent auction and raffle for an opportunity to win great prizes, with all the proceeds going to the Humane Society. Live music will also be provided by Blue Level. Marshall McPeek and Beth Dal Ponte from NBC-4 are emcees for the event.
Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for non-members.
Please note: Paper tickets will not be issued when ticket purchases are made online. Please be certain to list all Celebrity Chef attendees for whom you are purchasing tickets on the Click & Pledge Form. Your receipt from Click & Pledge (our secure online processor) serves as your confirmation.
Parking information and directions to the Huntington Club.
Please call (614) 777-7387, ext. 233 for more information.
Posted by Karalee at 3:11 PM