2013 Summer Raffle AKA Dixon’s Gunmakers Fair Raflle – It is on! – Drawing: Sunday, July 28th, 2013

Update July 28, 2013- We have a winner! Congratulations to Jeff Bibb of Lynchburg, Virginia.

Now that the annual meeting is over, our thoughts will be turning towards getting ready for Dixon’s Gunmakers Fair at the end of July.  For many Horners it is a great chance to show of your work and hopefully win a ribbon or two. Also, it is time for the annual raffle of the “Bag and Horn Set” made and donated by Guild members.

We have had some excellent sets raffled off in the past and I must say this year is no exception. I asked Gary Elsenbeck of Lee Center, NY and Scott Morrison of Keizer, OR, if they would team up and come up with a nice set for this year. All I have to say about it is WOW! I would like to take this chance to thank them both for this wonderful set.

First of all, I would like to talk about the bag made by Gary. It is a very nice double pouch made from 3-4oz veg tan leather and dyed with a homemade dye. It is flat sewn and has some folk art on the flap that was inspired by the book “Decorative Motifs of the Southern Backcountry “.  The bag itself measures 8” wide, is 7” deep and has an adjustable 1 ¼” strap with a brass roller buckle. Next, the horn made by Scott. The horn is based on the 1762 horn shown in Madison Grant’s book Page 82. It measures 10 ¾” along the outside curve and 2 ¼” diameter base plug. It has two carved bands and one applied band. The two carved bands have been made to resemble dice, one band has the number ‘’5“on it and the other has the number “2”, giving the horn the name”Lucky 7”. He also included a strap made by Kris Polizzi.  Now, for the accoutrements…  Gary donated a 65 grain tin powder measure and a forged screwdriver.  Also Dan Eisenhower of Dover, PA, made a nice 45 grain antler measure that has dice carved on it to match the horn. He also included a brush and pick on a nice chain.

As in years prior, we are happy to be able to add some other items to the raffle.  These items include a nice leather canteen made by Paul Gasparo of Huntington Station, NY.  Jim Webb has also donated a bound and signed copy of his book, “Sketches of Hunting Pouches, Powder Horns and Accoutrements of Southern Appalachia.”

By now I hope I have sparked your interest in these items, and you are asking how much are the tickets? The price for tickets is $5 each or 5 for $20. So, come on and show your support and purchase some tickets. And remember, without your support the Guild could not grow.

	Leather Canteen made by Paul Gasparo of Huntington Station, NY
	Other Items: Hand-forged Turn Screw Antler Measure Soldered Measure Pick and Brush on hand twisted chain
	Hand-bound and signed copy of the book, “Sketches of Hunting Pouches, Powder Horns and Accoutrements of Southern  Appalachia” from the author Jim Webb.
	One More Look! Pouch by Gary Elsenbeck of Lee Center, NY Horn by Scott Morrison of Keizer, OR

 

As stated in the past, I want to have two raffles a year, one at the annual meeting and one at Dixon’s. I will try to have new things every year at the meeting, but Dixon`s will always be a bag and horn set, because that is the tradition. The Drawing will be held on Sunday, July 28th, 2013 at Dixon’s Gunmakers Fair.

If anyone wants to donate and item for either raffle just contact me at eseabee1@comcast.net .

 

Your most humble servant,

Ed McDilda

Fundraising chairman

Winter 2013 Raffle (aka 2013 Annual Meeting Raffle)

UPDATE -MARCH 6, 2013 – WE HAVE WINNERS.
PLEASE SEE WINNING PERSON’S NAME BESIDE THE DONATED ITEMS BELOW.

I am pleased to announce that we are going to have a raffle at the annual meeting to help raise funds for the Guild.  We have had some fine artisans from within the Guild donate items for this raffle. I would like to take the time to thank these fine folks for their contributions and their commitment to helping the Guild grow. So, with that said, here are the items that are to be raffled off at the annual meeting in March.

We have a charming lady`s ring box made by Don Fererro and engraved by Bill Carter…  A handsome 8” x 10” framed giclee print from Bob Albrecht… Also, we have a lovely hand woven powder horn strap and gift certificate for a custom strap from Kris Polizzi… Sparks Mumma donated a wonderfully engraved salt and pepper horn… and John Dewald donated a beautifully crafted medicine cup and spoon… There will also be a table set up for you to view the items and purchase tickets at the annual meeting.

Just added on January 10th, 2013…  The NMLRA 1 of 1000 Endowment Program has donated another print to us by David Wright; it is named “Spirit of America.”  Please see the picture below!

I am hoping to start the tradition of having two Raffles each year. One at Dixon’s, which will always be a horn and pouch set, and one at the annual meeting. So, any artisans, whether a Freeman, Journeyman or Master, wishing to donate something for a raffle, please feel free to contact me at eseabee1@comcast.net.

Your most humble servant…

Ed McDilda

Fundraising Chairman

	Spirit of America Print by David Wright Donated by the NMLRA’s 1 of 1000 Endowment Program Won by Rich Griggs Marysville, OH
	Salt and Pepper Horn by Sparks Mumma Won by Joe Becker, Pennsylvania
	Horn Ring Box by Donald Ferraro engraved by Bill Carter Won by Ed Long, Pennsylvania
	Handmade Inkle Loom Strap by Krista Polizzi Won by Ron Hess, Buckhead, GA ——- Inkle Loom Strap Gift Certificate by Krista Polizzi Won by Craig Jarrett, Pennsylvania
	Delaware Scout Print by Robert Albrecht Won by Jim Enloe, Mt Vernon, OH
	Medicine Cup by John Dewald Won by Gus Taber, Pennsylvania

The 2012 Pouch and Horn Raffle Set (Drawing at Dixon's July 29, 2012)

Update July 29, 2012- We have a winner! Congratulations to Walt Morgis of Virginia.

The 2012 HCH raffle features the Clash of the Titans North Carolina squirrel rifle set entered by the South in last year’s monumental competition at Dixon’s Gunmakers Fair. The set will be displayed at the annual HCH conference in March, and at Dixon’s in July.

The drawing will be held at Dixon’s Gumakers Fair, which is held in Kempton, Pennsylvania every July. (See their website by clicking here.)

The horn made by Billy Griner, is a copy of an original Rowan County, NC piece. It features three bands with a turned, applied antler tip, and a black walnut base. Overall length is 11 inches around the curve. (See Billy Griner’s website by clicking here.)

The pouch was made by Jeff Bibb and is a copy of an original pouch from Iredell County, NC. Constructed from cowhide, the pouch is 6.5 inches wide by 7 inches deep. The flap is bound and backed with hemp. There is a hanging ball or patch pocket inside. (See Jeff Bibb’s website by clicking here.)

This awesome Southern pouch and horn are complimented by other handmade items. The measure was turned from horn by Mark Ewing, and pick and brush set were made by Jeff Bottiger.