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Your support is greatly appreciated!

If you are donating an item, please email Reda Ozuna at the AAVLD Secretary-Treasurer’s office [email protected]

and include:

·         name of item(s)

·         picture of item(s) (PDF or JPEG format)

·         value of donation for bidding purposes

   

Shipping Address: 

AAVLD Meeting
Reda Ozuna
Sheraton Greensboro Hotel
3121 W Gate City Blvd.
Greensboro, NC 27407
P: 336-292-9161 F: 336-292-1407

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

2016 AAVLD Foundation Auctioneer!

 

                                           Fundraising Benefit Auction
                                        Prepare yourself for a fun, entertaining evening! 

 

Michael Parker, BS, JD, BAS (NCAL 2714) is a retired homicide prosecutor and a second generation Auctioneer who has called auctions for more than 30 years.  Michael learned at the foot of his father who became an auctioneer in 1946 and sold on the tobacco markets from Virginia to Georgia.  Michael grew up in the auction business, attended Mendenhall School of Auctioneering and became a licensed professional auctioneer in 1982.  Michael, and his wife Carol, put themselves through law school and graduate school selling the auction way.  During his career, Michael has sold millions of dollars in property at Auction including livestock, antiques and real estate. 


Michael's distinctive rhythmic chant and down home humor has made him an exciting crowd pleaser at charity events for more than 30 years.  In 2011, Michael received the distinguished Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) designation from the National Auctioneer's Association.  Michael is a lifetime member of the Auctioneer's Association of North Carolina and a licensed fundraising consultant with the NC Secretary of State.  Today, Michael operates Michael Parker Benefit Auctions serving non-profits across North Carolina.

  

 

 

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI) and Healing Hope Missions International (HHMI)

 

 

 

Item:

 

Hand-carved, two-piece, solid wood King’s Chair from Malawi

 

 

Description:

 

CAI will cover shipping costs to highest bidder’s location (within the continental US).

HHMI is a charitable organization dedicated to the relief and aid of Malawians through equipping and training people in local communities (providing assistance to widows, orphans, and the poor; prison outreach; education for orphans and the underprivileged; and equip ministries).

Purchaser: Tanya Leroith

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

 

Item:

 

“A cut above the rest”

 

 

Description:

By Barbara Benda Nagle and it measures 16” x 8”

Purchaser: Kristy Pabilonia

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

South Dakota State University

 

Item:

 

“stadium wool blanket”

 

 

Description:

 

Help supports SDSU students!

The SDSU Signature Wool Project was developed by a joint effort of the South Dakota Sheep Growers Association, the SDSU College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, and the SDSU College of Education and Human Sciences, with assistance from Center of the Nation Wool, Inc. and Faribault Woolen Mills, Inc. Net proceeds from the project will be used to provide scholarship support to students in Animal Science and Apparel Merchandising. The scarves, stadium throws, and queen-sized trapper blankets are all made of 100% South Dakota grown wool and have been processed to be cold water machine washable.

SDSU Signature Wool Products are available at the South Dakota State Agricultural Heritage Museum, the South Dakota Art Museum, and the SDSU Bookstore. Can't make it to Brookings? Give them a call to make shipping arrangements. (Ag Museum: 605-688-4583 or toll free 877-227-0015, Art Museum: 605-688-5423 or toll free 866-805-7590, Bookstore: 605-688-4163 or toll free 800-985-8771)

Read more about this project...

 

Purchaser: Ashley E. Hill

 

 

Donated by:

 

 

  

Item:

 

 Charcoal BBQ Smoker & Grill


Description:

The 18” Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker™ smoker has two cooking grates and four aluminum dampers for hours upon hours of consistently low-and-slow.  Features porcelain-enameled bowl and lid, two plated steel cooking grates, steel charcoal grate, porcelain enameled water pan charcoal chamber.  Total cooking area: 481 sq inches, rust resistant dampers, built-in lid thermometer, rust-resistant aluminum fuel door, premium grade cover included.  ••Stainless steel flame wrap for extra flare3 new rugged stainless steel spring handles3 base dampers and 1 lid damper for precise venting controlExtra tall legs to keep bbq heat off the deck

Purchaser: Francois Elvinger

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

Iowa State University

  

Item:

 

AAVLD Themed Peak Top Mirror by Stick


Description:

Sticks of Des Moines handcrafted this unique, one-of-a-kind mirror, constructed of hard wood. Hand-drawn whimsical designs are burnt in, and then painted. This beautiful frame features a farm scene along with pictures of animals and images depicting teaching, research, outreach, and service.

Dimensions:

1.75"D 19"W 29"H

Purchaser: Rodger Main

 

 

Donated by:

 


 

Item:

 

Carolina BBQ Gift Set

Description:

The very best of North Carolina BBQ! This gift set brings the best of both worlds; Two Award winning sauces Souse (Easter/vinegar based sauce) & Bone suckin (Western/tomato based sauce). Our deluxe cutting board is paired with two BBQ sauces (Eastern & Western),  Bone Suckin Mustard Sauce, NC BBQ peanuts, BBQ basting mop, Southern hushpuppy mix, and the “Great NC BBQ Map” A North Carolina BBQ combination for everyone!


Purchaser: Raffle/ Heads or tails/Games

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

University of Missouri

 

Item:

 

Vicki Downey Cheek Painting for Horse Lovers!

Description:

The Missouri Artist says "I have a passion for horses and am drawn to the western way of life.


Purchaser: Beverly Schmitt

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

University of California-Davis

Latin Comparative Pathology  Group (Latin American Division of Davis/Thompson Foundation)

 

Item:

 

Book (Clostridial diseases of animals

 

Description:

Uzal FA, Songer G, Prescott JF and Popoff MR, editors. Wiley Blackwell Publisher, 2016; 336 p.)

Purchaser: Raffle/ Heads or tails/Games

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

The Animal Health Laboratory, University of Guelph

 

Item:

 

3 Player Jumbo Deluxe Wall Mount Cribbage Board, 27 3/4" x 8 1/2", Metal Pegs, Laser Engraved, Wooden, Games, Paul Szewc

Description:

This is a fun, "giant" version of the cribbage board, created by Wood Artist Paul Szewc of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It is a very comfortable and pleasing board to play the game on, and it has been crafted ready to hang on your wall for storage. When not using the board it can become a fun piece of artwork. read more...

Purchaser: Dave Korcal

   

 

"Complementary Sequencing

and Analysis Certificate"

 

Donated by:

 

COSMOSID

 

Item:

 

Complementary Sequencing and Analysis Certificate

 

Description:

  • Microbiome collection kit
  • DNA extraction and prepartion
  • 8-12 million whole genome shotgun sequencing reads
  • Bacteria identified to subspecies or strain level
  • Antibiotic resistance and virulence factors
  • Additional identification of viruses, parasites, and fungi
  • Access to CosmosID web interface with visualizations of results
  • Custom report with results of analysis

Read more...

Contact Jon Ryan to Redeem

Purchaser: Raffle/ Heads or tails/Games

   
 

Donated by:

 

Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine

 

Item:

 

MSU Party Pack


Description:

  • 16 oz. blocks of Cheddar, Jalapeno, Colby Jack, and Smoked Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 oz. wedge of Gouda Cheese
  • 8 oz. Summer Sausage

All MSU Dairy Store cheeses (and ice cream, not included) are made with milk from one of our MSU farms. The MSU Dairy Plant is equipped to process a variety of natural cheeses and ice cream in a state-of­ the art processing system.

All meat sold through the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition originated at an MSU farm.

Flyer

Purchaser: Ashley E. Hill

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine

 

Item:

 

 

“Wild horses blanet #1,

Painted Pony #2”


Description:

From Pendleton Woolen Mills in Oregon and 100% wool

 

Purchaser: Raffle/ Heads or tails/Games

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

CA Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory System

 

Item:

 

 

Handcrafted ash wood bowl, Mondavi wine, olive oil, honey and dried tomatoes

 

Description:

Enjoy a bit of what UC Davis has to offer.  UC Davis Campus Grown salvages wood from campus grown trees that are removed for health or safety reasons and constructs handcrafted bowls, vases, utensils, and cutting boards.  The Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine & Food Science’s Olive Center and Honey & Pollination Center are known locally for their olive oil and honey products.  UC Davis’ Russell Ranch Sustainable Ag Facility is a 300-acre farm which provides locally grown food to the campus’ dining services and has just recently introduced Russell Ranch dried tomatoes.

 Purchaser: Valarie Ragan

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

 

Item:

 

Sterling silver pendant with chain and hook earrings from James Avery Jewelry, presented in a square wooden jewelry box with the James Avery logo.  

 

Description:

James Avery Jewelry is a family-owned company offering finely crafted jewelry designs in sterling silver and gold. Based in Kerrville, Texas, the company designs, manufactures, markets, and sells their own jewelry. The Floral Tracery earrings and pendant featured in this auction have an interwoven pattern with a contemporary spirit, cast in sterling silver.  Both the earrings and pendant are 1 1/4” long.

 Purchaser: James England

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory

 

Item:

 

Sterling silver bracelet (cuff) with turquoise nugget handmade by Tom Hampton

 

Description:

Jeweler/Metalsmith Tom Hampton was raised in Gallup, New Mexico among the Navajo and Zuni Indians where he studied under various native silversmiths and stonecutters. Tom currently lives in Oklahoma where he specializes in various types of turquoise and metal designs. www.tomhamptonjewelry.com

 Purchaser: Robert M. Cobb

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

 

Item:

 

Gift basket, It is “ A TASTE of UTAH”  and all the products are Utah’s very own,

 

 Description:

Hand sewn Utah State Blanket from Minky Couture 
Salt City Candle 
Cox Honeyland Honey and Dipper
Arctic Circle Fry Sauce
Heavenly Caramels 
Utah Jam
Lehi Mills Cookie Mix
Real Salt
Salt Water Taffy
Carmel Corn Cob, 
Utah Truffles
Lion House Roll Mix

 

 Purchaser: Beverly Byrum

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

Planning Connection

 

Item:

 

Birtchwood Trees

 

Description:

Artist from Hernando Beach, Florida

Perfect for a foyer table, and an absolutely stunning piece for your office, this beautiful piece of art (measuring 12" x 18") is fused glass, hand painted, frit (crushed glass), twice fired in kiln to hold its textures.  A handmade wrought iron frame is included. 

 

 Purchaser: Raffle/ Heads or tails/Games

 

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

 

Item:

 

Book, Veterinary Medicine

Description:

The book is Veterinary Medicine: An Illustrated History (Hardcover) written by Dr. Robert Dunlop, the former Dean from the University of Minnesota.

 

 Purchaser: Jeffery Hall

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

VMRD

 

Item:

 

Gourmet pasta basket

Description:

Featuring Italian pasta, tomato balsamic vinegar, and garlic and herb olive oil. The basket also includes 2 cow bowls, 2 pig bowls, a pig kitchen towel and a cow kitchen towel all tucked away in a decorative crate. This auction item includes shipping to any address in the U.S. so you don’t have to worry about taking this home with you.

 

 Purchaser: Kim Ramm

 

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

Mississippi Veterinary Research & Diagnostic Laboratory

 

Item:

 

Mississippi Mule Party Tub

Description:

Cathead Vodka and Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka, two copper mugs, 4 bottles of ginger beer, napkins, simple syrup and limes.  Packaged in an Igloo 20-quart insulated ice bucket topped off with 5 lbs of roasted in the shell peanuts.

Cathead Vodka is produced in a boutique and small-batch distillery in central Mississippi.   Cathead is 6-times distilled, charcoal filtered vodka made from the highest quality grains. That’s right, Southern-style vodka. Cathead is the only know producer of honeysuckle flavored vodka, the key ingredient for a Mississippi Mule.

 Purchaser: Devin Daniels

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

North Carolina Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System

 

Item:

 

Avian Histopathology 4th Edition

Description:

 

 Purchaser: Heather L. Walz

 

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University

 

Item:

Hand-made designer earrings and pendant Christophe Poly, Essential Art Gallery, Moscow, ID and Silk Chiffon Scarf Franklin Street Studio, Olympia, WA

Description:

 

 Purchaser: Raffle/ Heads or tails/Games

 

 

Donated by:

 

Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Colorado State University

 

Item:

 

National Park Pass

Description:

2,000 federal recreation sites
Essential camping supplies included
Boundless exploration

 

Purchaser: Raffle/ Heads or tails/Games

 

 

 

Donated by:

 

Wyoming State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

 

 

Item:

Used to bore tapered holes in wine and whiskey barrels

> 100 years old

 

Description:

 

Purchaser: Craig Carter
 

 

Donated by:

 

University of Kentucky, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

 

 

Item:

Desktop Clock

 

Description:

 Face consist of silk

Purchaser: Raffle/ Heads or tails/Games