Relics & Rarities was a Revolutionary Success! - Blue Grass Farms Charities
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ACROSS the BOARD BLUE GRASS FARMS CHARITIES WINTER 2021 E-NEWSLETTER Relics & Rarities was a Revolutionary Success! When the pandemic began in a few. The auction brought in a March everyone felt that it would net revenue of $71,716. It was a be short-lived. BGFC was sure success! that the charity would still hold its annual fundraiser scheduled We thank everyone who partici- for the end of October with no pated, donated, and helped with worries. Well, we all know that sponsorships. Thank you to our did not happen since everyone is Board for collecting and soliciting still dealing with Covid-19. The donations; and Great Expectations charity decided to have an online for cataloging items and coordi- auction instead called “Relics and nating the auction platform. Rarities from the Blue Grass.” The auction will return this year This auction had a twist to it where either virtually or in-person. BGFC farms, track, owners, breeders, hopes and still plans to have Mon- and trainers donated items from ster Bash on October 29, 2021 their own personal collections at Limestone Hall located in the that were reflective to the Thor- old Fayette County Courthouse, oughbred industry, the farms, and horses. Eclectic and fun items downtown Lexington. This coming October, we hope masks donated were red velvet riding coats from Keeneland, signed are not mandatory, but they will definitely be welcomed at the Maker’s Mark bottles, a stall door, and feed buckets to name party! God’s Pantry Meals Connects to BGFC! We have to give a big ‘thank you’ to Lexington’s God’s Pantry for selecting BGFC as one of their meal connector agencies. BGFC now can visit Kroger Marketplace on Richmond Road and Super Mercado Aguascalientes weekly for a variety of groceries for the pantry. A freezer is now on premise to store meats and frozen items so there is plenty for all. We encourage all farm and track employees to visit the pantry on a week- ly basis for breads, meats, and fresh fruits/vegetables while the pandemic is still with us. Every bit we can do to relieve the worker with food inse- curity is needed. Call 859-219-0910 or info@bgfcky.org to make plans to visit the pantry.
2020 IN REVIEW THANK YOU 2020 DONORS (contributions of $500 or more)! Ms. Andrea Callanan Frames on Main Gallery Mr. Frank Brothers Ms. Ann Ferland Mr. Garrett O’Rourke Mr. Paul Moring Ashford Stud Mr. Gary Biszantz – Cobra Farm National Christian Foundation B. & E. Jones Charitable Family Foundation Godolphin- Darley Farm Nicholson Insurance Agency Bantry Farm Harold V. Goodman – Mt. Brilliant Farm Nicoma Bloodstock Biederman Real Estate Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Padgett Construction Company Blue Grass Community Foundation International Racing Transport, Inc. Richard and Sue Masson – Green Lantern Mr. Carl E. Hamilton James & Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation Watts and Sally Humphrey – Shawnee Farm Castleton Lyons Juddmonte Farms, Inc. Shadwell Farm, LLC Central Bank & Trust Co Ms. Julia Swords TCA, Inc. Charles R. Jelm Foundation Keeneland, Inc. The Janet and Robert Weber Family Fdn. Chevy Chase Animal Clinic KTOBA The Jockey Club Safety Net Mr. Chris Johnson KY Equine Practitioners Association Thomas Riddle, DVM Christian Word Ministry Ky Thoroughbred Farm Managers Club Trackside Farms Community Foundation of Louisville Lane’s End Farm UK Federal Credit Union Dean Dorton, Inc. Marc and Amy McLean Dr. W.D. Fishback, Jr. Dixiana Farms Mary K. Oxley Foundation Winchester Feed Company, Inc. Dr. Tom and Margaret Riddle Michael and Lori Halligan WinStar Farm, LLC Edward H. Lane Foundation Trust Mill Ridge Farm, LLLP Yellow Creek Farm Fifth Generation Tito’s Mrs. Mira Ball
2020 BY THE NUMBERS THE CHARITY HAD A BUSY YEAR! 1. Provided more than 39,598 pounds of fresh produce/non- 8. Provided utility, housing, and misc. needs to 18 families; perishable foods from the God’s Pantry Distribution Center to farms/track; 9. Supported the Keeneland Chaplaincy with ready to eat meals and hygiene products for Covid19 cases; 2. Provided more than $17,292 in non-perishable foods, hygiene, baby items, diapers, and cleaning supplies thanks 10. Provided through God’s Pantry’s Meal Connector in part to Blue Grass Community Foundation & The KY program meats, fruits, vegetables, and breads Colonels grants; (Kroger/Super Mercado) to 384 folks since 11/20/2020; 3. Scheduled health screenings through Blue Grass 11. Distributed 210 Thanksgiving Dinners to 14 farms and Community Healthcare to 11 farms; Keeneland backstretch through Blue Grass Hospitality’s Thanksgiving program; 4. Provided 1,309 people food through the BGFC pantry; 12. Distributed 110 Turkey dinner boxes to TTC workers; 5. Assisted with major dental and vision needs to 26 farm workers thanks in part to Delta Dental and Snowy Owl 13. Provided goody bags and Southern Lights passes to back Grants; stretch workers for the Keeneland Chaplaincy; 6. Provided 955 backpacks to K-5th Graders thanks to 14. Provided 306 families with Southern Lights passes and The Jelm Foundation; Junior League of Lexington,” $50 Walmart Gift Cards (plus ten, $100 gift cards for gifts, and The Heider Foundation; bikes, etc.) 7. Provided 1,664 bags of groceries through Keeneland’s 15. Raised $71,716 during the online Auction… Nourish the Backstretch; Thanksgiving 2020 came to the Farm Thanks to KEMI interns and staff, BGFC was able to pro- Delta Dental of Ky awards grant vide 210 thanksgiving meals to Keeneland backside and 13 farms in Fayette and surrounding counties on Thanksgiving BGFC is excited about receiving its second year Day. These meals were provided by Bluegrass Hospitality grant award from Delta Dental of Kentucky in the (Malone’s). Our partnership with BGH has been and is much amount of $7,500. These funds will be used for appreciated – especially for 2020! farm workers needing cleanings, fillings, extrac- tions, or any emergeny dental procedures. Celia is all smiles Festival of Christmas became Festival of Lights Regardless of the pandemic, the BGFC staff and Board were determined to do something for the kids this year. To be safe, the party went virtual by providing 306 farm and track families with carload passes to Kentucky Horse Park’s Southern Lights along with a $50 gift card to BGFC Volunteer Spotlight Walmart for toys. Ten fami- lies were delighted to have The charity is so grateful to have a chance to also win an ad- Bob Baney with RaceRise to not ditional $100 gift card for bi- only be a contributor to the char- cycles. ity, but a much-needed volun- teer. Weekly, Bob goes to Kroger and God’s Pantry for food pickup, Donate Today! and delivers to those at the track www.bgfcky.org and farms. Thank you so much, Bob. We truly appreciate you!
Executive Director’s Notes PUTTING 2020 BEHIND US! As I sit in my quiet office this winter morning looking out at the summer experience compared to last year; snow-covered ground, I reflect back on the past year. Like all of n Host a summer social event for the farm community us, we are happy to move on, get a shot, and open up. Yet, 2020 –open-air festival; was not all bad. We made sacrifices I know, but we also looked n Increase our backpack program to accommodate middle beyond our own issues to consider what other people may be school students; dealing with. n Host our fall fundraiser in-person! at Limestone Hall on Friday, October 29; Many of those we helped were working. Many of those we helped n Host one of the BEST and biggest Festival of Christmas did not get Covid19. We are so grateful for that! What we did parties ever!!! see were families who had children homebound; and food inse- curity, housing/utility and medical issues persist. We heard that FUNDRAISING: the spouse gave up their income to stay home with the children, n Continue with grant writing and individual solicitation; so things were very tight financially. So, the charity stepped up in n Meet major donors (fingers crossed – in person) and continually full force to make sure healthy food, kid snacks, cleaning supplies, build relationships; baby items, diapers, and hygiene products were available. n Host a spring online auction, zoom party, crawfish boil, As mentioned in my Summer 2020 newsletter, food insecurity was or golf tournament!!! the number one priority, and it continues. Thanks to initiatives BENEVOLENCE: made with God’s Pantry and contributions/donations brought to the BGFC pantry, farm and track employees and their families con- n Continue to be the “safety net” for the farm and track tinue to visit so they can stay healthy. The winter months are hard employees; on all, and with the continued virus many are pushing forward. n Bring food out to more farms; Vaccines are becoming available in some areas, but most families n Provide, support and care for the hardworking men and will have to wait until spring for their first dose. women in the industry! So, what is in store for the charity? The door is slowly opening, We hope you can be a part of our 2021 goals. I end this note by and the light is showing through so here are BGFC goals for 2021: saying thank you for all who listened to me, called to check on things, and supported the charity. PROGRAMS: The Board of Directors and I thank you and hope that 2021 is n Re-initiate the soccer tournament in June for the farm better, healthier, and prosperous for all. –Julie workers/managers; n Create a tutoring program for students who are struggling with certain subjects, or camps to provide a social, fun FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BGFC VISIT WWW.BGFCKY.ORG TO MAKE A DONATION GO TO WWW. BGFCKY.ORG New Board Members Welcomed! BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jesse Ullery, President The Board of Directors has expanded its number of mem- Bryan Lyster, Secretary bers by adding Amy McLean of Crestwood Farm; Amy Nave Thomas Thornbury, Treasurer of WinStar Farms; and Kari West of Keeneland, Inc. Currently, 17 Board members in various Thoroughbred- related careers and finance are involved with the growth Emily Alberti David Smith, CPA and stability of the charity. Thank you for coming on board Sharon Bradley Adrian Mansergh-Wallace and bringing your individual expertise to BGFC. Julia Cauthen Kari West Gemma Freeman Gibson Wilhite Gonzalo Maluenda Samantha Will-Bacarri Patrick Masson Amy McLean DIRECTORS EMERITI: Amy Nave Dennis Brawner Thomas Riddle, DVM Stephen Hillenmeyer Amy McLean Amy Nave Kari West STAFF Julie Berry, Executive Director
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