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All across Georgia, hounds are howling in anticipation of this year’s Basset Bash!  With exciting games, raffle prizes, adoptions and so much more, we can't blame them! You won't want to miss this year's event because the Basset Bash is taking on a Basset Olympics theme! We're hard at work coming up with new basset Olympic games, features and activities.

Remember, you don't have to be a Basset lover to enjoy the Bash. All people are welcome at the Bash and all dogs (even basset wannabees) that are non-aggressive and up-to-date on their shots are welcome too. So, grab your friends and their pups and head over to Pinckneyville Park's Medlock Pavilion in Norcross. This year's Bash will take place from noon to 4pm on Saturday, November 3rd.


Bash Sponsorship
We're excited to continue our Bash Sponsorships for 2012! Fifteen (wow - we got 20!) businesses can become Bash Sponsors and will have their logos proudly displayed on our 2012 BHRG Bash Shirts and be acknowledged at the Bash, on our website, and in our post-bash newsletter. In addition, Bash Sponsors receive free entry for two to the Bash!

So far, our 2012 Bash Sponsors are...
Fundraising
The Bash is one of BHRG's two annual fundraisers - with a goal of supporting our efforts to save Georgia's abandoned bassets.

We encourage you to raise money for BHRG using this pledge sheet. For every $50 you raise, you'll receive $5 in Basset Bucks that you can spend at the Bash. Use Basset Bucks for BHRG Merchandise, Raffle Tickets, and more! All proceedes benefit Georgia's homeless bassets.  
 
Bash Gear
This year's Bash t-shirts will follow our Basset Olympics theme. The 2012 Bash shirts are gray t-shirts with our color Basset Olympics graphic on the front and sponsorship printing on the back. And this year, they are available in short and long sleeves. Short-sleeved shirts are $25 each if you want them shipped to you, or $22 each if you want to pick them up at the Bash. Long-sleeved shirts are $28 each if you want them shipped to you, or $25 each if you want to pick them up at the Bash. Because there is a date on these shirts, we are taking pre-orders only, and the deadline is October 19th, so order yours today!

Volunteer Opportunities
We need your help to make our Bash a success. If you can spare up to 2 hours that day, sign up to Volunteer at the Bash! Once we get a good-sized group of volunteers, we'll confirm our volunteer schedule with you.

Raffle
If you'd like to donate a prize for our Raffle (this is our biggest fundraiser at the Bash, after all), please contact Leslie at events@bhrg.org or use this online form.


Activities:

Basset Games
Games, games, games! With this year's Olympic-themed Bash games, there is something for everyone! Will your hound beat the clock in the relay race, out jump the competition in the Equestrian hurdles, or reign champion in the basset balance beam? Plus, don't forget the annual costume contest! How will your basset show off your country's Olympic pride? Most importantly, don't forget to wave your flags, raise your voices, and release your howls to support your country's basset pride. Be sure to check your goodie bag for the agenda and a flag of one of the countries represented in the BHRG 2012 Olympics!

Raffle
You can participate in our exciting Raffle with many desirable basset items up for grabs. The Raffle is the biggest fundraiser at the Bash and is a big favorite of Bash-goers. If you'd like to make a donation for our raffle (no item too large or small), please complete this raffle form.

If you are unable to attend this year's Basset Bash, you can still participate in our raffle drawing for one of our most popular prizes ever at any Bash - A Pair of Round Trip AirTran tickets! These tickets can be used anywhere AirTran flies! It's easy, and you do not need to be present to win. There will be many other great items at the Bash Raffle, but we wanted to offer a special raffle item, and people who cannot attend this year might still appreciate having a chance to win!

Shots, Tests, Microchipping Clinic
Dr. Aimee Ross from Riverside Animal Hospital will be on site at the Bash offering low cost shots and tests for your hounds. You must bring your hound’s current records in order to receive the shots for your pups. We're happy to provide our popular microchipping clinic! Protect your hounds with this technology! Please bring cash or check only as Riverside AH cannot accept credit cards at the Bash.

Photography
2012 brings us a "fresh" photographer! The talented Anne Yarborough will be onsite to photograph your hounds in the happiness that surrounds them at the Bash. She's got a variety of backdrops and is a real pro! Tell your hounds to practice their camera smiles (it has to look natural you know) and clear off a space on your mantle for your 2012 Bash Photo. Bring your santa hats and have your photos taken your family's Holiday Cards!

Shopping
Attention Vendors!  Do you make crafts or does your company have products that you think our attendees will love?  Then we want you as a vendor at this year's Bash!  Our Vendor area is always a big hit with our Bash attendees, and we’d love to spotlight your company at this year’s event.  We don't charge you to be a vendor, we just as for a donation for our raffle and/or a portion of your proceeds.  Simply complete this form to reserve your spot at this year's Bash! Leslie will be in touch. 

Basset Memorial Service
This service is so touching that we're planning to close our Bash with it again this year. If you know a basset friend who has gone to the Rainbow Bridge this past year, we'll recognize that basset during our service. You can indicate Bassets at the Bridge on your Registration Form or fill out a memorial form when you check in at the Bash. Once again, we're honored to have Monsignor Patrick Bishop of Transfiguration Catholic Church presiding over this year's service.


Registration
The registration fee is $10 if you pre-register. You can register online, and snail-mail pre-registration forms will be coming soon. Online pre-registration will end November 1st, and snail-mail registrations must be post-marked by October 26th! Registration is $20 per person at the door. No charge for kids under 10. Plus EVERYONE bring a dish (homemade please) to share based on the first letter of your last name. We ask that EVERYONE participate so that we are not short on food:

A-H Entree
J-M Dessert
N-R Salad
S-Z Side (not a salad)

We encourage you to bring home made items (anyone can pick up a bag of Oreos) and arrive by noon so that your item makes it to the Pot Luck table and there’s plenty of food for you to choose from. BHRG will provide ice, paper products, picnic area, and contest prizes. Drinks will be available for $1 each, or you may bring your own - but no alcohol please, per park regulations.


Mapquest Directions to Pinckneyville Park
 

4758 South Old Peachtree Road, Norcross, GA 30071: From North of Duluth on I-85:
I-85 south to Pleasant Hill Road exit 104. Turn right on Pleasant Hill Road.
After 2.5 miles, turn left on Buford Highway.
Turn right on South Old Peachtree Road. Merge/Turn left to stay on South Old Peachtree Road.
Park entrance in on your left. Follow signs to Medlock Pavilion.

From anywhere else:
From I-285 on the top-end of the perimeter, exit onto GA-141 North, exit 31B. Merge onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
After 6.4 miles, turn right onto South Old Peachtree Road.
Park entrance in on your right. Follow signs to Medlock Pavilion.
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The main parking lot for the Medlock Pavilion is at the pavilion, and it has 100 spaces. You may also park in 50 space parking lot located near the pavilion where the road dead-ends and you turn right to continue to the pavilion. See you there!


Accommodations
We've set up a special BHRG rate at the LaQuinta Perimeter Medical Center - Just a few miles from the park! This pet-friendly hotel has always been great to our Bash guests and their hounds. Our special rates start at $69 per room for 2 double beds and no pet charge! To book your room, call LaQuinta at 770-350-6177, press option 6 for front desk, and ask for the BHRG rates (Grp. 382). You must book by Friday, October 12th. A limited number of rooms are available at this rate, so book now! Also, don't forget about our annual pizza party the night before the Bash! We love spending time with you and your hounds. Your hounds can run around the fenced-in area while you sit back and get to know some of your fellow BHRG supporters. Join us at the LaQuinta courtyard for our out-of-towner's pizza party at 6:30 on Friday, November 2nd.


Items to Bring
Don't forget to bring these items to make your Bash experience more memorable & comfortable!
  • Dish to Share
  • Cash, Checkbook, Visa or Mastercard
  • Pledge Sheets & Donations
  • Chairs & Blankets
  • Camera
  • Your Basset's Costume
  • Any Bash Forms Not Already Mailed to BHRG


Questions about the Bash? Contact Bash Coordinator, Leslie Crickenberger at events@bhrg.org or 706-207-8449.

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