To help keep the rescue's out of pocket cost as low as possible, we are offering sponsorship levels for this year's ball. Your sponsorship will enable AZBHR to raise the much needed funds for the hounds and help to defer our expenses.
NEW THIS YEAR - Register to be a sponsor on the event registration page! If you know your guests you can add them as you register or email bassetball@azbassetrescue.org and we will register your guests for you.
Top Dog - $3000
Platinum - $1000
Gold - $500
Silver - $250
Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix North
2532 W. Peoria Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85029
Dinner - Silent Auction - Live Auction
to benefit
Arizona Basset Hound Rescue
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix North
2532 W. Peoria Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85029
5:00pm - Silent Auction Preview for all of our Sponsors
5:30pm - Silent Auction Opens to All Attendees
7:00pm - Dinner and Live Auction
Ticket Price: $75 per person
Dress: Casual
Seating is limited, register today!
Ball Registration Deadline: September 12, 2017
Basset Ball Program Memorial or In Honor of Ads
Would you like to remember your hound that has gone to Rainbow Bridge? Or perhaps honor your hound just because they are special? Once again, we will be offering the opportunity for you to pay special tribute to your loved hound(s) by purchasing a spot in the program. Your ad may include pictures and will be printed in black and white, except for the back cover which is color.
This is a great way to help AZBHR and remember or honor your hound in the Basset Ball 2017 Program. Reservations and artwork must be submitted by August 31, 2017. For more details or to reserve your space please email bassetball@azbassetrescue.org. If you would like to purchase an ad, but are unable to attend the Ball held on September 16, 2017 please let us know and we will mail you a Basset Ball 2017 Program.
Auction Items Needed
If you have any items you'd like to donate for the Silent or Live Auction. We also need gift cards for our Gift Card Bidding Frenzy. Costco is a great place to pick up gift cards at a reduced price. Please email bassetball@azbassetrescue.org if you would like to donate.
Why We Need You!
AZBHR's dog related expenses average $15,000 to $20,000 a month. We operate solely on donations and proceeds from our fund raising efforts. Fund raising events such as the Basset Ball are one of our main sources of income to pay those expenses. Our needs keep increasing due to many people facing hardships. It is extremely heartbreaking, we have more hounds than ever that continue to be surrendered or left unclaimed in shelters. Sadly, some dogs have health conditions that have been neglected due to the expense of treatment the owner could not afford. All dogs taken in by AZBHR are given a complete veterinary evaluation, including vaccinations and spay/neuter if needed. Our expenses include animal shelter fees and continued veterinary care as well as supplies such as leashes, collars, medication, food, etc. The need is great and our goal is to raise as much as possible to continue our mission. We never want to say no and turn away a hound needing our help.
Want to help? We need volunteers!
It take many folks to run a succesfull event! We will need volunteers to help set up on the morning of Friday, September 16. We also need volunteers at the Ball on Saturday, September 17. Please email bassetball@azbassetrescue.org if you would like to volunteer.
Auctioneer Bobby Elhert
Back by popular demand, Bobby Elhert. Bobby is one of only 170 certified Benefit Auctioneer Specialists (BAS) in the nation, designated by the National Auctioneers Association as one of the best to help you have a record-breaking event. With 15 years as a Professional Fundraising Auctioneer, Bobby has helped design hundreds of successful events that have generated millions of dollars for a variety of charitable causes and organizations throughout the U.S.