Jacksonville Humane Society's Toast to the Animals

Hello all!  The Jacksonville Humane Society's 12th Annual Toast to the Animals is in just over 1 week!  If you are interested in volunteering for this event, there are several volunteer positions available.  Or if you would like a nice evening out, there are tickets available to purchase.

Below is the email from Volunteer and Grants Resource Manager Lynn Williams...

JHS Toast to the Animals is 15 (now 9) days out and there are too many open volunteer shifts to feel like we are really prepared for the event!
Help is still needed with a wide variety of roles; Ushers and Wristband Monitors, Silent Auction, Photography Assistant, Floaters and Food & Drink Assistants.

Event Details:
§ Date/Time: Friday August 13th, 5 to 9pm for VIP Preview ticket holders and 6 to 9pm for General Admission
§ Location: Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water Street , Jacksonville , Florida 32202
§ Event Activities: There will be a silent and live auction and a drawing for the 50/50 raffle and event passports. An area will also be arranged for guest photos for on line purchase following the event. Tickets are available online at http://jhstoast-volunteer.eventbrite.com/ or by calling 904.725.8766.
§ Volunteer Shift: 4pm to 9:30pm
§ What to Wear: White shirt, black slacks and comfortable black shoes to help assure a consistent, professional appearance. The shirt must be a white long sleeve, blouse or button down shirt, not a polo or casual shirt.

Volunteer Requirements:
§ Minimum age is 21 years
§ Attend the Saturday August 7th, 9 to 10am training session the week before the event.
§ Arrive at the event on August 13th no later than 4pm

This is a really fun event where the evening passes very quickly...having fun and making an important contribution to JHS AND our furry friends at the very same time. Can you really think of a better way to spend your Friday evening?

Please consider signing up to give us a hand and send me an email (lwilliams@jaxhumane.org) today! Thank you in advance for giving serious consideration to helping us at Toast to the Animals.


For those interested in buying tickets...

The Jacksonville Humane Society is pleased to announce the 12th Annual Toast to the Animals fundraiser. Toast the First Coast's furriest friends on August 13, 2010 at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel. Toast to the Animals is one of Jacksonville’s most popular wine tastings, attracting nearly 800 of the River City’s most influential young professionals, community leaders and distinguished executives.

Enjoy more than 100 varieties of wine and beer, gourmet hors d'oeuvres and desserts at this wine-tasting fundraiser. Silent and live auctions will feature fabulous items including exciting trips, sports memorabilia, spa packages, gift certificates, priceless experiences and so much more!

For less than the price of a night out, tickets to the Toast to the Animals include food, wine and fun, with 100% of the procceds benefitting the animals awaiting their forever homes at JHS.

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