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You are receiving the following information as a courtesy through
the Canadian Quarter Horse Association. 
"Marisol" by Shannon Lawlor
You're Invited to the
Boots N Diamonds
New Year's Eve Gatherin'
A New Year's Eve Event like no other! Meant to give the western lifestyle fan an enjoyable and entertaining evening, all while mingling with new and old friends, and supporting a great cause!
A semi-formal evening of western and cowboy art, and entertainment.
Hors D'oeuvers, dessert bar, champagne, bar service, country music, and dancing! A showcase of some of the internationally acclaimed talent in western art and western lifestyle that we have right here in Alberta.
Featuring the Travelling Mabels, Mandy Mason, Shannon Lawlor Fine Art, Karen Coe Fine Arts, Bunkhouse Braiding (Wayne Bevan) and others!
Each showcase vendor will donate a piece to be sold in the first few minutes of 2015, to benefit the Shannon Burwash Memorial Scholarship Award.
Shannon & "Oprah"
Each piece of art, western gear and donated items will sell at Midnight auction with 100% of the proceeds going to the scholarship fund. To see the artwork and donated items being auctioned, click here to visit the event's Facebook page.
This scholarship award is for Canadian resident students in any field of study with emphasis on the horse, agriculture, business, or equine veterinary medicine who is enrolled at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution. Tickets are $125 per person or $700 for a table of 6. Only 20 tables of 6 are available, and selling fast! (Adults only.) It's being held December 31, 2014 at the Red Deer Lake Community Hall, just west of Spruce Meadows, Calgary, AB.
For tickets contact: Ryan Smith at 403-897-3787
Can't make it on New Year's Eve? You'll miss a great party. But you can still support this worthy cause... either by phoning in a bid to Ryan Smith on one of the amazing auction items... or contribute direct to the scholarship fund as follows:
To Donate- Online: Visit www.thecalgaryfoundation.org, choose "Donate Online" at top, right hand side of home page, then choose "Select from Funds to support a current celebration, remembrance or fundraising activity", and then search for "Shannon Burwash" Fund in the drop down menu. VISA and MasterCard are accepted.
- By Phone: To pay by credit card over the phone, call 403-802-7700 during office hours 8:00 am - 4:00pm. Please do not leave your credit card number on voicemail.
- In Person: The Calgary Foundation, Suite 700, 999 - 8 Street SW, Calgary during office hours.
- By Mail: Cheque payable to The Calgary Foundation, indicating "Shannon Burwash Memorial Award" in the memo section. Mail to: The Calgary Foundation, 700 - 999 - 8 Street SW Calgary, AB. T2R 1J5
- Tax Receipts for Donations: A Canadian tax receipt will be issued for donations over $25
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To view all CQHA-circulated media releases, please visit the CQHA news archives on our website.
The mandate of the CQHA, a national affiliate of the AQHA, is to address issues of concern to Canadian owners of American Quarter Horses; to be a communications vehicle for and with Canadian owners of American Quarter Horses; and to promote and market, both globally and within Canada, Canadian-bred
and/or Canadian-owned American Quarter Horses.
The Canadian Quarter Horse Association is an Affiliate of the AQHA. Annual membership is FREE to current AQHA members. For more information, or to enroll as a member on-line, visit the CQHA website
 ---supporting grassroots AQHA programs in Canada!
Through AQHA Affiliate Grants, MBNA Canada supports grassroots programs in Canada that directly benefit AQHA members. Each year, AQHA Affiliates receive funding to enhance or develop services for shows, races, youth activities, educational programs, public policy and recreational riding. Financial support from MBNA Canada benefits virtually every member program offered by AQHA.
In return, AQHA members have the opportunity to support this generous corporate sponsor and apply for the AQHA MasterCard credit card. For more information on MBNA Canada or their services, call 1-877-428-6060
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