From: Stephanie Standifer
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2003 18:54:53
To: MelisaPaden@aol.com
Subject: Re: BullyFest INFO

lol girl you must have been up too late last night. This was all a part of my prapaganda to get more postings about our bulliefest!!!

I so sneeky

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Come on you bulldog lovers.....Come play with us!!! Take a vacation, plan a road trip;
YOU DESERVE IT!!!!

Come Run With The Bulldogs. AT BullyFest 2003!!!

You are cordially invited to:
The Bay Area BullyFest!

Sunday, June 1st
11:00am
Berkeley Marina; Berkeley California
Caesar Chavez Dog Park

This event is a great opportunity for all our bulldogs as well as their lovers
to get together for a day of fun in the sun.
This BullyFest has countless activities and entertaining events for you
and your bulldog to enjoy!

This event is a potluck picnic:
Each family will bring their own main course & condiments
(Hamburgers/Hotdogs/Sandwiches)
&
The following according the first letter of your bulldog;
A-H: Beverage
I-P: Side Dish
Q-Z: Dessert
Each potluck contribution should serve 6-10 people.
The picnic area is equipped with a BBQ, picnic tables,
trash cans, large grass area and a beautiful Bay Area view!
Plates, napkins, cups & silverware will be provided.
For a list of other picnic equipment needed please E-mail Melisa Paden.

Every picnic participant is asked to contribute $5.00.
       The funds will be donated to The Bulldog Club Of America
 &
Each contribution includes a raffle ticket for the possibility of the following prizes:
Grand Prize: Supreme Gift Basket:
$50.00 gift Certificate to: Masses Billiards Sports Bar & Grill!!!
Dog toys, treats and fun goodies for everyone!
1st Place: Large Gift Basket:
    A large surprise goodie, dog toys & treats!
2nd: Place: Medium Gift Basket:
A medium surprise goodie, dog toys & treats!
3rd Place: Small Gift Basket:
A small surprise goodie, dog toys & treats!
Hummm.... the possibilites!

BullyFest 2003 will also offer the option of a silent auction
The proceeds will go the bulldog rescue fund & BulldogsWorld.com
Items up for bid:
-Bulldog Rescue Care Package
-Bulldog Art
By: A Bully
-Custom Jewelry
By: MelisaLynn Designs
-Diva Doggy Collars

Plus more to come!

This wonderful picnic will offer:
-Great Food
-Games
-Baby Swimming Pools
-Friendly People
-Grab Bags
-Dog Treat Samples
-Comical Awards
-Delicious Food
-Prizes
&
  LOTS OF BULLDOGS!!!!

Please come join the fun!
We are asking all bulldog enthusiasts to please RSVP
with Melisa Paden by Sunday, May 25th
(for a general head count to prepare the fun)

The more the better!!!
Please let all your friends know and feel free to forward this e-mail!
We would love to see all northern and southern bulldogs.
You all deserve this;Â come play with us!!!
Come, travel… make a day of it!!!
If you need assistance with hotel arrangements
or extended driving directions please reply to this E-mail.


Driving Directions

From South 580 or 80:
Take Interstate 80 to Powell St. take a left under the freeway and right onto Frontage Rd. Follow Frontage Rd. to University Ave Seabreeze Market is on the corner. Take a left onto University and follow the directions below.
From North :
Take Interstate 80 and get off at the University Avenue exit in Berkeley. take a left onto University toward the Bay when you come to an intersection come to the stop and veer to the left. Continue down University, the road will straighten out and you will see a wide open parking lot on the left- At the West end of this lot is the Adventure Playground. Parking is here. The Nature Center is the next lot, down University with parking on the right. Cross the street to the Nature Center.
If you go too far you will come to the Berkeley pier.
From South 880:
Take the University Ave. exit and the lower ramp that goes under the freeway. Take a right at the first intersection (Hearst) go up Hearst to 6th St. (light) take a right onto 6th and the next right onto University. Go over the overpass and continue straight into the Marina. Follow the above directions to our locations

Parking Space
A parking lot is located across the street from the Shorebird Park, in which the Nature Center is seated. Parking is free. The Lot for Adventure Playground is next to the playground (GREAT FOR CHILDREN). More parking lots can be found in the Berkeley Marina!!!

Look For the colorful balloons!!!
to lead you & bulldogs to the picnic site!
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If you have any questions please contact:
Melisa Paden: eval(unescape('%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%22%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%4d%65%6c%69%73%61%50%61%64%65%6e%40%41%6f%6c%2e%63%6f%6d%22%3e%4d%65%6c%69%73%61%50%61%64%65%6e%40%41%6f%6c%2e%63%6f%6d%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29%3b')) or 925-595-3364
OR
Shelly at Wild West Bulldogs: ABULLY4U@Aol.com


All local and National bulldog clubs have been contacted;
however we would love for you help spread the news!!!

We would love all publicity, contributions, and pet-friendly helpers!