THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT MADE
OUR 5th
A HUGE SUCCESS!
We are excited to announce the Halloween Fest at
We had wonderful weather, an amazing turnout of over 600+ and $11,000 was raised to help maintain and improve
There are many THANK YOU's in order because this event could not have happened or been so successful without the hard work and the contributions of so many people.
OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Pet Supermarket
PET SUPERMARKET NATIONAL SUPPLIERS
Blue
Central Life Sciences Represented by All Points Mktg.,
Natural Balance Pet Foods –
Science Diet Nature’s Best, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
ORGANIZING VOLUNTEERS
This year's event was such a huge success, thanks to all the event organizers who worked very diligently for many months to put on such a successful event.
Andy Alvarez, Mark Hendry, Dani Lutzic, Lorraine O’Keefe, Ruth Reyes, Ana Rivera, Jakki Roberts, Sharon Secunda, Gina Tverdak, Debie Watters, Lois Wright.
RAFFLE PRIZES AND TICKET SALES
Thanks to all the volunteers and friends of Paws Park who solicited raffle prizes and/or sold raffle tickets at Paws Park and throughout the community prior to the event.
Andy Alvarez, Stephanie Bramling, Francine Butler, Lynn Cason, Doug Farrell, Erica Freeman, Sandy Golding, Mark Hendry, Karan Kipp, Brittany Lara, Dani Lutzic, Danya Park-Freel, Sharon Reynolds, Teri Rodish, Ana Rivera, Jakki Roberts, Ruth Reyes, Richard Salkin, Sharon Secunda, Shelly Smith, Greg Soucy, Sharon Staley, Karen Stang, Susan Stanton, Gina Tverdak, Debi Watters and Lois Wright.
EVENT VOLUNTEERS
Also, many thanks to all those that volunteered the day of the event for the benefit of
Andy Alvarez, Mary Bernard, Norma Brizzi, Ed Butler, Francine Butler, Lynn Cason, Priscilla Clark, Michele Curran, Christine Curran, Keiko Day, Doug Farrell, Gloria Ferrell, Anita Gard, Jim Golding, Sandy Golding, Amy Grady, Mark Hendry, Melissa Hess, Brittany Lara, Scott Lara, Dani Lutzic Jan Oetker, Sally Offen, Sue Owens, Ruth Reyes, Ana Rivera, Jakki Roberts, Shelley Salihovic, Megan Seavey, Sharon Secunda, Ed Secunda, Shelly Smith, Suzanne Stern, Carrie Stinchfield, Elaine Stocks, Senika Thrift, Gina Tverdak, Elyse Viola, Debie Watters, Colleen Whalen.
COSTUME CONTEST
The Costume Contest was great fun with 40+ contestants! The judges had a very difficult time selecting winners from many fantastic costumes. A big THANK YOU to the following individuals who volunteered their time to judge the costume contest.
Lee Buck, City Councilman,
Jeanette Castro, Mgr., Pet Supermarket,
Danya Parks-Freel, Oper. Dir. Jacksonville Humane Society
Susan Stanton,
Carolyn Woods, City Commissioner,
THANK YOU to all of the people and pups who dressed up and participated in the costume contest!
CONGRATULATIONS to the following winners as seen in the group photo taken by Ruth Reyes, Event Photographer.
Funniest Dog Costume:Hal Rucker & Melissa Matz & Porterhouse as a Sumo Wrestler
Scariest Dog Costume: 8-yr. old Jillian Thigpen & Josie as the Shark Patrol
Most Original Dog Costume: Liz Colavecchio & Lennon as John Lennon
Best Dog and Owner Costume: 4-yr. old Sara Sullivan & Foxie as Lil Bo Peep & Her Little Lamb
Best Group Costume: "Wizard of Oz Characters" -Dani Lutzic, Andy Alvarez & Ben a s The Wicked Witch of the West, Flying Monkey & Cowardly Lion, Ana Rivera & Bosco as Dorothy & Scarecrow, Mark Hendry & Deco as The Wizard and Tin Man
Special thanks to:
Jeanette Castro, Mgr., Pet Supermarket, Jacksonville Beach, for providing gift bags for all of the costume contest participants.
The Secunda Pet Family for providing gifts for our judges and contest winners.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES – SCOTT LARA
Thank you, Scott for another outstanding job of emceeing throughout our event and especially the costume contest.
DRINKS & BOTTLED WATER
Winn-Dixie,
AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TESTING
AKC-Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluators
Anita Gard, Melissa Hess & Colleen Whalen
DOGGIE FUN ZONE
Norma Brizzi with Eddie & Julian
Priscilla Clark with Skippy & Daisy
Keiko Day with Rip & Sasha
DISCOUNTED MICROCHIPPING
SILENT AUCTION DONORS:
Sea Horse Oceanfront Inn,
Artist Caterina Lionti,
Congratulations to Shelly Smith and Doug Farrell winners of the $50.00 cash prize donated by a Paws Park friend for selling the most raffle tickets.
RAFFLE & EVENT CONTRIBUTORS
This year we had over $6,000 in prizes donated by the following local businesses and individuals!!!
Please patronize these businesses to say “Thank You” for their community support”.
Breezes Car Wash,
Al’s Pizza
www.alspizza.com
A World Away
www.aworldaway.net
Alpha Pet Solutions, LLC
www.alphapetsolutions.com
Amy’s Nails
Aqua East Surf Shop
www.aquaeast.com
Artist Caterina Lionti
Atomic Flying Fish
Beach Diner
Beach Hut Café
Billy’s Boat House Grill
Bonefish Grill
Bone Appétit
Book Mark
Brucci’s Restaurant
Campeche
Caribbee Key
Carrabba’s
Copy-Graphics
Coral
Craig
Crazy Fish Cafe
Culhane's Irish Public House
Debbie Thornquist at Salon Mariea
Donovan Heat & Air
Fire House Subs
First Coast Pet Supplies
www.fcpet.com
Florida Tropical Wine
Gene’s Seafood
Hala Cafe
Jakki Roberts
Jacksonville Ale House
Jewels by
Joseph’s Italian Pizza
www.josephsitalian.com
Kingfish Grill,
Landshark Café
Law Office of Pamela Randle, LLC
Many Maids
Milano’s Resaurant
One Hot Cookie & Creamery
Panera Bread
www.panerabread.com
Pooches Playhouse
Ragtime Tavern
www.ragtimetavern.com
RPM Automotive
Sticky Fingers Ribhouse
www.stickyfingers.com
Subway
www.subway.com
Sundog Steak & Seafood
www.sundogjax.com
Susan Merrick Hair Salon
Tires Plus
The
The Puppy Playhouse
Shelby’s Coffee Shoppe
Starbuck’s Coffee
Tropical Smoothie Café
Turtle Island Natural Foods
Wine Warehouse
Zoe’s Kitchen
VENDOR, RESCUE & NON-PROFIT PARTICIPANTS
We would like to recognize and thank the following local Vendors, Dog Rescues and Non-Profit organizations who supported
Bobby Appleseed
Camp Bow Wow
Designs by Iris
Cynthia Enuton, Children’s’ Book Author
Fetch! Pet Care
www.fetchpetcare.com
Frank ‘N Paws Pet Sitting
Louisa Grabar, Children’s’ Book Author
www.oskarstravels.com
Guard Dog Pet Wash
www.guarddogpetwash.com
Heaven’s Best Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
www.jimsbest.com
Hounds Hair Grooming School
www.houndshair.com
Pampered Paws By The Sea
www.pamperedpawsbythesea.com
Pet Portraits by Michael
www.petportraitsbymichael.com
Pooches’ Playhouse
The Pawsitive Life Magazine
www.thepawsitivelife.com
The Puppy Play House
www.thepuppyplayhouse.com
Food Vendor
Damien Gamble, DMG Enterprises
DOG RESCUE GROUPS & NON-PROFITS
We hope that everyone visited the rescue group and non-profit tables at the event to learn more about the wonderful things these organizations are doing for animal welfare and for pets in our communities. Also, please consider supporting and helping these organizations continue to do the important work that they are doing. Donations, volunteers and foster homes are always needed.
Atlantic Beach Debuty
www.atlanticbeachdogpark.com
Boxer Aid & Rescue Coalition (BARC)
City of
www.coj.net
Community Hospice of NE FL Pet Therapy Program
First Coast No More Homeless Pets
Friends of Collies & Shelties
Friends of
GREAT Rescue of NE Florida, Inc., (Golden Retriever Emergency Assistance Team)
www.greatrescue.org
Greyhounds as Pets of
www.jaxkennel.com
Jacksonville Humane Society
K&C Pet Rescue
K-9 Services & German Shepherd Dog Rescue
Lab Retriever Rescue of FL
Papillon Pals Rescue, Inc.
www.papillonpalsrescue.com
Patriot Service Dogs
River City Community Animal Hospital
Southeast Bloodhound Rescue
Springfield Animal Rescue & Adoption Club
www.sacarc.org
CITY OF
Our event would not have been the success it was without the expert advice and assistance from the following individuals:
Gary Meadors, Parks & Recreation
Marilyn Matejcek, Special Events
John Palumbo, Beaches Energy
Most importantly, we want to take this opportunity to recognize the City of Jacksonville Beach for everything they have done to make Paws Park a reality and everything they continue to do to support our Park. With their dedicated help, our community has a wonderful place to enjoy with their dogs and friends.
Thanks to everyone for a great fundraiser.
Mark Hendry, President & Fundraiser Co-Chair
Sharon Secunda, Vice President
Debie Watters, Secretary
Jakki Roberts, Treasurer & Fundraiser Chair
Ana Rivera, Communications Liaison