2018 Member’s Only Summer Raffle and Silent Auction During The Gunmakers Fair at Dixon’s

 We had two happy winners at the end of our fundraising events last month. Past Guildmaster, Master Horner Ed Long won the “members only” raffle and took home the beautiful knife made by Past Guildmaster Tom Ames and Guildmaster-elect, Master Horner John DeWald.

The silent auction of the donated bag and horn set by late Guild member, Robert Coffey went to Journeyman Horner Clint Byers. It becomes a really heart-warming story when you learn of all of the connections between Clint and Robert. I could think of no one better to win that auction!
– Kris Polizzi (August 18, 2018)

Ed Long winner.

2018 “Members Only” Summer Raffle
This summer, we have a most amazing item that will be raffled off at the Summer Reception! This beautiful and creative knife was the result of teamwork between two of our most involved members, Past Guildmaster Tom Ames and Guildmaster-elect John DeWald. Tom’s contribution was making the blade & sheath.  The custom sheath is genuine

Clinton Byers high bidder.

brain tanned/smoked moose hide. The handle was turned from a moose antler tine and then the Tammany heads were hand carved into each side of the handle by John. Once done the handle was dyed and aged the same way John does to all of his horns. Tickets will be on sale at the Guild table at Dixon’s and at the Summer Reception. Don’t worry, if you can’t make the summer reception, you do not have to attend. (This raffle has passed. Winner Ed Long.)
 

Silent Auction
Before his passing, greatly missed HCH member Robert Coffey left two bag and horn sets to the Guild, to use for fundraising purposes. Being able to determine the best way to do so, we thought fitting to allow the public at The Gunmakers Fair at Dixon’s the opportunity to bid on the items, as Robert was so well known at that venue. Last year we auctioned off the first set, Robert’s personal hunting set, a bag of his own making and an original horn. This year we will be offering the remaining set, one that Robert made himself, which won blue ribbon honors at Dixon’s. The set will be on display at the Guild’s table for the weekend, with the bidding opening on Thursday evening and running until 4pm on Saturday afternoon. (This auction has passed. Winner Clinton Byers.)

As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kris Polizzi at polizzifam@netzero.net.