Tuesday, March 03, 2009

The Atlantic Salmon Federation and The Nova Scotia Salmon Association request the pleasure of your company at the 20th Annual Halifax Dinner and Auction.

Date:

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Location:

Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Time:

6:00 -~ smoked salmon reception & silent auction

7:30 — dinner & live auction

Ticket Information

Single Tickets - $150.00

Reserved table of eight - $1,200.00

Sponser Table - $1,800.00

Conservation table of eight - $2,500.00

Patron table of eight -$5,000.00

A tax receipt will be issued for the charitable portion.

Auctioneer & Comedian: Bill Carr

Master of Ceremonies: Merv Russell

For ticket information please contact:

Jim Lawley

Phone: (902) 453-2121 (w) Cell: (902) 456-2121 Fax: (902) 453-2126

E-mail: jimlawley@scotiafuels.com

Should you want to donate items please contact Lewis Hinks at our office in Chester 902-275-3407.

Your commitment and support of our 18th Annual Halifax Dinner will make a difference and is appreciated.

HALIFAX DINNER COMMITTEE

We wish to thank our Dinner Committee in their hard work and dedication in organizing this event:

Dinner Chairman

James Lawley

Dinner Committee

Andrea Brinton

Sean Graham

David Greenwood

Lewis Hinks

Corey Mosher

Katharine Mott

Robert Pace

Carl Purcell

David Reid

Gregg Peet

Maxine Warner

Stacy Wentzell

Live Auction Preview

Pira Lodge (Corrientes, Argentina) - Two rods for 5 nights and 4 days of fishing. Pira Lodge is located in the province of Corrientes in northern Argentina. The fishing at Pira is done primarily on the Ibera Marshlands, one of the most fascinating wetlands in the world. 3,500,000 acres of unexplored and uninhabited marshland in the north-eastern corner of Argentina will be the setting for some of the most exciting fishing you will ever experience. Pira is designed to provide its guests not only with a remarkable fishing experience, but also with maximum comfort. To learn more visit www.nervouswaters.com Donor: Nervous Waters

“Total Eclipse” – This one of a kind quilt art has been created by artist, Fly Fishing Instructor and Margaree Angler, Susan Balch. Measures 32” x 25”. Much of Susan’s work is representational and inspired by images from fly fishing and nature. More of her work can be seen at www.fishnquilt.com/ Donor: Susan Damone Balch

“Restigouche River Guides” – A lovely 16” x 20” oil on canvas by Bruce Wood. Bruce is a full-time painter, sculptor and illustrator whose work was recently profiled in the Winter 2008 issue of the Atlantic Salmon Journal. He has many one man shows to his credit as well as works commissioned by Environment Canada and the Department of Natural Resources. In 1992, he designed the Nova Scotia coin for the Royal Canadian Mint under the Canada 125 initiative. Most recently his time has been spent in depicting the Atlantic salmon sport fishery by traveling to various locations each spring and summer to sketch and photograph river locales. Visit www.brucewoodart.comto learn more. Donor: Bruce Wood

Camp Bonaventure – Trip is for two rods arriving July 29, fishing July 30, 31, August 1 and 2. Depart after fishing on August 2. Ideally located on the stunning shores of Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula, Camp Bonaventure specializes in sight fishing for Atlantic salmon on some of the world’s clearest rivers. Donor: Camp Bonaventure

Wades Salmon Club - Four rods can fish for three days at Wades Salmon Club on the Miramichi River. Arrive after lunch on September 17 and depart following lunch on September 20, 2009. The successful bidder will stay in comfortable cabins and fish Wades private pools. All meals and guides are included. Donor: Wades Salmon Club

Original Art – From one of our favourite Nova Scotian artists, Don Pentz. Don received his MFA from the university of Regina, Saskatchewan and he has been exhibiting since 1967 in galleries across Canada and as far a field as England, Japan, France and areas of the United States. He is known for his finely detailed watercolour and oil paintings which depict the waterways of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. An avid outdoorsman, Don knows the rivers, forests and seacoasts which are subjects for his paintings. His work can be viewed at www.pentzgallery.ns.ca/donpentz.htm. Donor: Don Pentz

Dinner Party - Meet the dinner crew of your dreams sometime in 2009. A gourmet meal prepared by Cook Crosby in full regalia, served by Waiter Lawley in tutu, then they switch to their cleanup attire. Pictures and videos allowed! Relax and enjoy…but first you must bid high. One of a Kind Evening...Dinner for 8 - The fishing duo of Mike Crosby and Jim Lawley bring you an exquisite evening of fine dining. Dinner is prepared and served in the home of Jim or Mike. Donors: Mike & Jim

Fly Fishing III - Limited edition (125 produced) Giclées showcasing Andrew’s unique perspective and style. More of Andrew’s work can be seen at www.giffinartworks.com. Donor: Andrew Giffin

Sage TCR 9’ 9wt 4 pc Rod – This rod redefines the extreme distance category, as Sage pushes the outer boundaries of fly rod performance. Donor: Sage Manufacturing

Duggers Duds – Need something to wear between fishing trips? One thousand dollars of duds compliments of Duggers Men’s Wear offering top quality clothing such as Boss, Canali, J. Lindeberg and more. Donor: Ross McNeil/ Duggers Fashions

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