ANIMAL CHARITY Event/Non-Profit: “NO MO’ BLUES” BENEFIT FOR ANIMALS IN RESCUE/SANCTUARY - Southampton Inn, sponsored by EFFEN Vodka & The Southampton Inn July 30, 2006

For Info Contact:
Mindy Washington, ROCKY’S FUND/WELCOME HOME SANCTUARY
1569 Noyac Rd, Southampton, NY 11968-1425
Phone # 631.287.5428 / e-mail: RockysFundDogRsq@aol.com

“NO MO’ BLUES” BENEFIT FOR ANIMALS IN RESCUE/SANCTUARY
.......ANIMAL’S IN NEED OF YOUR HELP.....every little bit helps!!!

The SOUTHAMPTON INN and EFFEN VODKA are proud to sponsor a benefit party for ROCKY’S FUND/WELCOME HOME SANCTUARY on Sunday, July 30, 2006 from 4pm-7pm at the Southampton Inn. With a suggested donation of $10 per person, everyone who comes out to help Rocky’s Fund will receive two Free EFFEN Vodka Cocktails, creatively named after some of the Sanctuaries animals, cruelty-free hors d’oeuvres served compliments of Joseph Hsu, Executive Chef of Southampton Inn, and a Live Jazz Concert by the LaRe Jazz Trio. 100% of all proceeds & contributions will be donated to Rocky’s Fund to help feed & care for our furry friends in need. Please join us Sunday to raise funds and awareness for the many Sanctuary animals and the lovable animals who are up for adoption. If you prefer wine you can choose the free drinks from our donated wines, the selections are Santa Marina Pinot Grigio, Christian Moueix Merlot, and some selections from Martin Scott Wines.

Rocky’s Fund/Welcome Home Sanctuary is a 501[c][3] non-profit animal rescue organization based in Southampton, and is a member of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals. The Rocky’s Fund mission is to assist needy animals who have been abused, abandoned, left alone due to the loss of their guardian(s), neglected – the animals who have lost all hope of a happy life. While many of the animals rescued by Rocky’s Fund are rehabilitated and will find new forever homes, some animals – the seniors, because they are considered “too old”, and the ones with special medical and/or behavioral needs which make them “unadoptable” by societies standards – will live their lives out in the Sanctuary. Welcome Home Sanctuary uses no kennels or cages: the animals live as companions in a home environment. The Sanctuary does not believe in “warehousing” animals. This means that the organization not only needs daily operating funds, but also sponsors to “adopt” the “unadoptables”. This benefit will help the Sanctuary fulfill its mission.

Please come show your support and join us in our efforts to raise funds and awareness for this very special local non-profit charity and these adorable and loving animals in need of our help.

In addition to the good fellowship, great drinks, music and food, there will be a raffle of donated items, gift certificates and other valuable gifts from some very gracious & well known local businesses....... and a 50/50 Raffle too!

Thank you to the following very generous and caring “Charity Raffle Sponsors”:

THE SOUTHAMPTON PUBLICK HOUSE – SOUTHAMPTON, $100 Gift Certificate
THE DRIVER'S SEAT – SOUTHAMPTON, $100 Gift Certificate
ONE OCEAN – BRIDGEHAMPTON, $100 Gift Certificate
OASIS - NOYAC, SAG HARBOR, $100 Gift Certificate
INLET SEAFOOD RESTAURANT – MONTAUK, $100 Gift Certificate
GURNEY’S INN – MONTAUK, Gift Certificate
ROBERT'S RESTAURANT - WATERMILL - Gift Certificate
SIMON MALLS – $200 Gift Certificate donated by Michelle Natale-Peerless Importers
SOUTHAMPTON WINES & LIQUORS IN WATERMILL, Gift Certificate or Gift Basket
LONG WHARF WINES & SPIRITS - SAG HARBOR, Gift Certificate or Gift Basket
LAMPLIGHTER WINES & SPIRITS – Southampton, $50 Gift Certificate
RACE LANE WINES & LIQUORS – East Hampton, Magnum: Domaines Ott Chateau de Selle Rose Wine
MARTIN SCOTT WINES – Claudia Ferrara/Eastern Long Island Wine Consultant - Martin Scott Wines Gift Basket
EFFEN VODKA / EFFEN BLACK CHERRY VANILLA VODKA – Gift Sets

This event is sure to be a very enjoyable and rewarding experience for all who attend. Remember the Southampton Inn has many different promotions and specials, accommodations may still be available, reservations are required. Please visit the website: www.southamptoninn.com or call the Southampton Inn at # 631.283.6500 for further information, directions or reservations.

* Remember if you can not attend this event and you would like to send a donation, sponsor an animal or adopt, please call Mindy Washington at Rocky’s Fund: Ph # 631.287.5428, or if you simply would like to help and want to mail in a donation, large or small - we are always in need....every little but helps here!!!

PLEASE MAIL DONATIONS OF ANY KIND TO:
Rocky’s Fund/Welcome Home Sanctuary
1569 Noyac Rd, Southampton, NY 11968-1425
Phone # 631.287.5428

* * * You can also help us by spreading the word & sharing this event info with anyone who may be interested in attending or helping in any way.

Thank You from all the Heart-Warming & Needy Animals at Rocky’s Fund/Welcome Home Sanctuary, Mindy, EFFEN Vodka, The Southampton Inn & all who have donated to help this very special non-profit charity.

Please Visit the Following Website For More Detailed Information:

Rocky’s Fund/Welcome Home Sanctuary: http://www.rockysfunddogrsq.petfinder.org

Rocky’s Fund: Pets Currently Up For Adoption & seeking loving homes and pet parents: http://search.petfinder.com/shelterSearch/shelterSearch.cgi?animal=&breed=&age=&size=&specialNeeds=&declawedPets=&children=&status=&id=&internal=&contact=&name=&shelterid=NY214&sort=&preview=1

Southampton Inn: http://www.southamptoninn.com

Southampton Inn Events: http://www.southamptoninn.com/pages/inn_innevents.html

Pet Finder Event Calendar: http://www.petfinder.com/calendar/calendar.cgi

EFFEN Vodka: www.effenvodka.com

JP at the Hamptons Events: www.jpatthehamptons.com

Please check out the best-seller: Dogs' Letters to goD: Rescued Dogs Talk to the Creator – written by Rocky’s Fund’s very own Mindy Washington. All proceeds go into a sequestered fund for the purchase of land for a new sanctuary! Book Link on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1410790215/sr=8-1/qid=1151184226/ref=sr_1_1/104-7572801-2300762?ie=UTF8
You can find it at www.amazon.com area Borders Bookstores, or your local bookseller.

Yahoo Book Link: Dogs' Letters to goD: Rescued Dogs Talk to the Creator – written by Rocky’s Fund’s very own dogs with a little help from Mindy Washington (she’s the one with the opposable thumb!). http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Dogs%27%20Letters%20to%20God%3A%20Rescued%20Dogs%20Talk%20to%20the%20Creator:3001759891;_ylc=X3oDMTB1c21tcDhkBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNib29rcw

Also, remember you can help donate to Rocky’s Fund every time you use www.igive.com (Just select “Rocky’s Fund” -- every time you shop a % will be donated to our charity & furry friends in need)

Some other interesting & helpful Animal Rescue & Assistance Websites:

Click Daily to Feed a Pet Free: http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/CTDSites.woa/wa/gotoSite?destSite=AnimalRescueSite&ThirdPartyClicks=PF-PublicPages-text_Bottom

Animal Rescue Store: http://shop.theanimalrescuesite.com/store/category.do;jsessionid=8608C0B6D7FB2AC814ECCFCA5FF03A33.jvm1?categoryId=307&siteId=310&link=Store_ARS_Beauty_01

About EFFEN VODKA:

Effen Vodka is a Luxury Vodka produced and bottled in Northern Holland. The name EFFEN is a Dutch word meaning “Smooth, Even and Balanced”. EFFEN Vodka is the fastest growing luxury vodka in the U.S.; EFFEN Vodka has experienced tremendous success and achieved cult status over the past three years through word of mouth and grass roots marketing. Based on a centuries-old Dutch recipe, EFFEN Vodka was fine-tuned with the help of bar industry insiders to create an ultra-premium spirit in a sleek, functional bottle. The result was the first vodka bottle sheathed in rubber, which ensures a no-slip grip and keeps the incredibly smooth vodka cold longer than traditional bottles. The first brand to combine handcrafted, small-batch vodka with contemporary design aesthetics, EFFEN proved to be a top-to- bottom revolution in taste and design. An elegant, silky-smooth liquid, EFFEN Vodka is “Liquid Luxury”, made from premium wheat, purified water, distilled at lower temperatures to avoid carmelization, and distilled hundreds of times using a five column continuous rectification system. EFFEN Vodka features a clean, crisp citrus entry with subtle vanilla notes, a distinct sweetness on the palate and a very smooth, balanced finish. EFFEN Black Cherry Vanilla is the only ultra-premium vodka to combine natural black cherry and vanilla flavors, and EFFEN Vodka does not add any sugars or sweeteners of any kind. The result is a fresh, multi-layered taste with a subtle vanilla nose and palate entry followed by a light, refreshing black cherry finish. EFFEN Vodka and EFFEN Black Cherry Vanilla Vodka are available for approximately $29.99 per 750ml bottle at select spirits retailers. EFFEN is also available at clubs, bars, restaurants and hotels throughout the country. http://www.effenvodka.com

The gracious Southampton Inn is nestled on more than 5 acres of manicured lawns set in the heart of Southampton village. The Inn is just steps away from world-renowned shopping, dining, beaches and cultural attractions. Thoroughly unpretentious, the Inn welcomes a wide assortment of travelers, children, corporate executives, and even the four-legged family members who may travel in tow.

The eclectic Tudor-style Inn is a local landmark and welcoming hotel for thousands of visitors who travel to the Hamptons each year. The hotel was renovated in 1998, and many of the structure’s common sections were re-designed and re-appointed as areas for recreation and business.

Today, the Inn offers the perfect venue for a weekend getaway, relaxing vacation, wedding, or business conference. Its location in Southampton village is ideal for strolling through town, where entertainment, culture and unique shopping opportunities abound.

Our friendly staff pledges to help guests enjoy their “home away from home.” Avail yourself of our services, from coordinating restaurant reservations to fishing or surfing lessons; golf tee times to bicycle rentals; or tours of local museums to historical site visits.

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