Crosspoint Lutheran Church and Green Valley Amateur Radio Club
Are Proud Sponsors of the
Ukrainian Dinner Fund Raiser for the Bayar Family
It's Officially a Success! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
Over $6,700 Raised in the Fundraiser!
Special Thanks to Cross Point Lutheran Church
for their kindness and all there support for the Bayar Family
Crosspoint Lutheran Church
Also Special Thanks to the Green Valley Amateur Radio Club
particularly Sharon and Tom Smith for all their Help
GVARC
And of course a big thank you and job well done by the Craftsmen
and friends of Mesquite Beetle for their Live Edge Creations
Joe Dulick and Dave Sholes
Also big thank you those contributing but unable to attend
Sharleen Henderson
Sandy Weiss
Rick and Peggy Ruges
Ron Parenti
Nancy Mackel
Keith Christianson
Dave and Karen Donnelly
Evie Clancey
Bruce Tewksbury
Janet Proehl
particularly Sharon and Tom Smith for all their Help
GVARC
And of course a big thank you and job well done by the Craftsmen
and friends of Mesquite Beetle for their Live Edge Creations
Joe Dulick and Dave Sholes
Also big thank you those contributing but unable to attend
Sharleen Henderson
Sandy Weiss
Rick and Peggy Ruges
Ron Parenti
Nancy Mackel
Keith Christianson
Dave and Karen Donnelly
Evie Clancey
Bruce Tewksbury
Janet Proehl
Auction Item Results
Checkout the Photos Below of the Event. Also if you participated and have some great photos to add (Not one's with Beetle's Wild Hair), please forward to Miss Pam or Beetle.
Auction results are also updated on each item so checkout and see how much they went for and who won what.
Checkout the Photos Below of the Event. Also if you participated and have some great photos to add (Not one's with Beetle's Wild Hair), please forward to Miss Pam or Beetle.
Auction results are also updated on each item so checkout and see how much they went for and who won what.
What's Happening
The Bayar's are preparing a four course Ukranian Feast for up to 50 Guests. Activities will include Auction of 11 Framed Bead Art creations by Ilona Bayar. Additionally, several Mesquite Wood Creations will also be Auctioned.
Why the Fundraiser
Proceeds from the sale of the Dinner Tickets and Auctioned Art will go to assist the Bayar's in establishing their home in the Tucson Area as well as help fellow Ukrainians' still in war torn Ukraine. This fundraiser will hopefully help them to succeed in their goals.
Meet the Bayars
Amin and Ilona Bayar and their 2 children, Sophia and Alsu arrived in Los Angeles in September after leaving the bombings and their home in Kyev, Ukraine. Our friends, Paul and Katrina Merems, are hosting them in their home in Tucson. While in Kyev, the Bayars hosted many other families struggling to leave their homes and get to safety in other countries. In fact, their home is still used as a place of refuge for anyone who needs food or a place to sleep while traveling to safety.
If you cannot attend the fundraiser and wish to bid on any of the auction items, please contact Pam Bailey at [email protected], or call her at 520-909-2911. Tom Smith can also take your silent bids as well. This will be a silent auction with a minimum bid and a "Buy it Now!" option. Thank you for your consideration.
Fundraiser for Bayars Dinner Menu, Time, and Directions
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Place: The Baileys: 11320 E. Camino Aurelia, Vail AZ (directions below)
Tickets: $50.00 per person, or a Freewill Offering (can pay with cash or check)
RSVP: Please RSVP to: [email protected], or call her: 520-909-2911
*there will be a limit of 50 people.
Menu:
Appetizer: Dranike (Potatoes, onion, garlic, egg, dill, and Flour) and Salad
Main Dishes:
Cooked by Ilona: Borsch Soup, (Beef or chicken, potatoes, onion, beet root, cabbage, carrot, beans tomato paste, and garlic)
Cooked by Amin: Tas Kebabi (Beef, Onion, Peppers, Tomatoes cooked in their Kazan)
Dessert: Apple Torte
Refreshing Cherry Compote Drink will be served with the meal
Directions to the Baileys: 11320 E. Camino Aurelia, Vail
From Crosspoint Lutheran Church, travel east on Sahuarita Road to the light at Houghton. Turn right (south) onto Houghton Rd. and continue south going through the 4 way stop at El Torro. Follow the road when it bends to the left (east) it becomes Camino Aurelia, Continue for 1.3 miles, you will pass the mailboxes on the right, continue .3 miles and look for the American and Ukrainian flags flying on the right. Turn right onto the grey gravel driveway and you will be directed as to where to park.
Note: If you're challenged with walking on steep and/or rocky conditions, please feel free to come all the way up to the carport, we'll have free valet parking for you.
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Place: The Baileys: 11320 E. Camino Aurelia, Vail AZ (directions below)
Tickets: $50.00 per person, or a Freewill Offering (can pay with cash or check)
RSVP: Please RSVP to: [email protected], or call her: 520-909-2911
*there will be a limit of 50 people.
Menu:
Appetizer: Dranike (Potatoes, onion, garlic, egg, dill, and Flour) and Salad
Main Dishes:
Cooked by Ilona: Borsch Soup, (Beef or chicken, potatoes, onion, beet root, cabbage, carrot, beans tomato paste, and garlic)
Cooked by Amin: Tas Kebabi (Beef, Onion, Peppers, Tomatoes cooked in their Kazan)
Dessert: Apple Torte
Refreshing Cherry Compote Drink will be served with the meal
Directions to the Baileys: 11320 E. Camino Aurelia, Vail
From Crosspoint Lutheran Church, travel east on Sahuarita Road to the light at Houghton. Turn right (south) onto Houghton Rd. and continue south going through the 4 way stop at El Torro. Follow the road when it bends to the left (east) it becomes Camino Aurelia, Continue for 1.3 miles, you will pass the mailboxes on the right, continue .3 miles and look for the American and Ukrainian flags flying on the right. Turn right onto the grey gravel driveway and you will be directed as to where to park.
Note: If you're challenged with walking on steep and/or rocky conditions, please feel free to come all the way up to the carport, we'll have free valet parking for you.
Auction Items and Rules
The framed beaded art pieces are items that Ilona created during Covid. They are all constructed with tiny beads, each hand sewn by her and beautifully framed. As you can imagine, they each took many hours to complete.
The live edge wood pieces are creations by Joe Dulick, Dave Sholes, and Beetle Bailey. Please feel free to ask Ilona, Joe, Dave, or Beetle about their creations as well as see about commissioning additional pieces.
Each item will have a minimum bid and a “Buy It Now” bid. You need NOT be present to bid. Once the "Buy it Now" price is achieved, that item is closed for bidding. At any time prior to and during the Auction, a "Buy it Now" bid can be passed to Pam and Beetle Bailey or Tom and Sharon Smith verbally, text, phone, email, or HF Radio.
The framed beaded art pieces are items that Ilona created during Covid. They are all constructed with tiny beads, each hand sewn by her and beautifully framed. As you can imagine, they each took many hours to complete.
The live edge wood pieces are creations by Joe Dulick, Dave Sholes, and Beetle Bailey. Please feel free to ask Ilona, Joe, Dave, or Beetle about their creations as well as see about commissioning additional pieces.
Each item will have a minimum bid and a “Buy It Now” bid. You need NOT be present to bid. Once the "Buy it Now" price is achieved, that item is closed for bidding. At any time prior to and during the Auction, a "Buy it Now" bid can be passed to Pam and Beetle Bailey or Tom and Sharon Smith verbally, text, phone, email, or HF Radio.
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Auction Item #001 (2 Items)
"Blessed Marry and Baby Jesus" (12" x 14") "Jesus, the New Commandment" (12" x 14") Opening Bid: $250 Buy it Now: $500 Sold: Jason Blosser $500
Artist: Ilona Bayar
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Auction Item #002
"Sleepy Dalmation" (15" x 19") Opening Bid: $75 Buy it Now: $125 Sold: Ginny Blosser $100 Artist: Ilona Bayar
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Auction Item #003
"Holy Blessed Matrona" (9" x 11") Opening Bid: $100 Buy it Now: $150 Sold: Jeanne Crane $100 Artist: Ilona Bayar
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Auction Item #004
"Child's Silhouette" (16" x 20") Opening Bid: $100 Buy it Now: $150 Sold: $125 and Gifted to Judy Stieve from Crosspoint Lutheran Church Artist: Ilona Bayar
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Auction Item #005
"Snow Cat" (14" x 17") Opening Bid: $125 Buy it Now: $175 Sold: $100 Judy Stieve Artist: Ilona Bayar
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Auction Item #006
"Meeting at the Eiffel Tower" (12.5" x 24.5") Opening Bid: $125 Buy it Now: $175 Sold: $125 Margaretha Schwarz Artist: Ilona Bayar
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Auction Item #007
"Little Boy by Gapchinska" (11" x 13") Opening Bid: $75 Buy it Now: $125 Sold: $125 Earl and Carol Hambrock Artist: Ilona Bayar
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Auction Item #008
"Little Girl Worshiping" (10" x 12") Opening Bid: $100 Buy it Now: $150 Sold: $100 Pam Bailey Artist: Ilona Bayar
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Auction Item #009
"lady Angel by Gapchinska" (11" x 13.5") Opening Bid: $75 Buy it Now: $125 Sold: $125 Katrina Merems Artist: Ilona Bayar
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Auction Item #010
"Date on the Beach" (14" x 18") Opening Bid: $125 Buy it Now: $175 Sold: Karen Habrock $150 |
Auction Item #011
"Fighter Pilot Ride" (With Limitations) Opening Bid: $100 Buy it Now: $150 Sold: $150 Anonymous and Gifted To Surprise Person |
Auction Item #012
"Wild Charcuterie" (22" x 22") Opening Bid: $125 Buy it Now: $250 Sold: $250 "Meegs" and Kari Meger |
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Artist: Ilona Bayar
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Pilot: Beetle Bailey
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Artist: Dave Sholes
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Auction Item #013
"Mesquite Lazy Susan" (14" x 16") Opening Bid: $75 Buy it Now: $125 Sold: $125 Shari Beck |
Auction Item #014
"Mesquite Lazy Susan" (14" x 16") Opening Bid: $75 Buy it Now: $125 Sold: $125 Ginny Blosser |
Auction Item #015
"Live Edge Mesquite Vase" (8.5" x 9") Opening Bid: $125 Buy it Now: $200 Sold: $200 Joann Cate |
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Artist: Joe Dulick
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Artist: Joe Dulick
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Artist: Beetle Bailey
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Auction Item #016
"Thick Live Edge Eucalyptus Coffee Table" (30" x 21") Opening Bid Each: $450 Buy it Now: $700 Each or Two @ $1200 Sold: Dustin Rudnich $450 |
Auction Item #017
"Thick Live Edge Eucalyptus Coffee Table" (30" x 21") awaiting completion of table Opening Bid Each: $450 Buy it Now: $700 Each or Two @ $1200 Sold: $450 Dustin Rudnich Mesquite Beetle to help complete table |
Auction Item #018
"Thick Live Edge Eucalyptus Slab at Large" (37" x 25") Freewill Offering at Close of Auction Sold: $200 Rich Skinner |
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Ukrainian Dinner fundraiser
Artisan Contributors'
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Ilona Bayar "I'm not a Princess"
Words on Ilona from her husband Amin: "Ilona has always had a passion for art and is very creative. Her beaded pictures which she worked on during Covid took her a month each, working 14 hours a day. She was feeling better doing something, so you can call her artwork her relaxation. In total, her 11 pieces of art took her a year to make; it was hard, but they are so amazing. Detailed work with small pieces, it even sounds cool, doesn’t it? She basically can do everything: embroider, cook, do painstaking work, draw beautifully, and even create river tables! All that and take care of her family too. She is a very talented woman." |
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Joe Dulick (Former USAF): "I'm Just an Average Joe With a Mind That Drifts From Project to Project!"
I'm just your average Joe. Did one hitch in the USAF to learn electronics and fly. Learned electronics. Made a great choice to join an outfit that did nuclear weapons blast monitoring. Got REALLY lucky being chosen for instructor duty in our systems school working with engineers and scientists. That set my career for life. Retired as an Operations Engineer for a medical company making hemodialysis equipment. My OCD mind drifts to many hobbies. Ham radio, pistol shooting, model railroading. Juke Boxes and antique radio refurbishment also keep me occupied. My newest passion is woodworking. I have finally found an outlet for my creative side and enjoy the challenges and problem solving involved in fabricating unique wood art. If you're interested in working with me on a special Wood Crafting Project, I can be contacted at: [email protected] Cheers and if you're a Ham, 73 |
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Wade Lankfords
La Sierra Palm and Tree Complete Tree and Palm Care Service Serving Green Valley Southern Arizona www.treepalmservice.com Phone: (520) 405-1824 e-mail: [email protected] Wade and La Sierra Palm and Tree has contributed Money and several pieces of Wood to help make this Dinner Fund Raiser Possible. Besides Wade's Tree Service He also has an incredible source of large Logs and Burls of assorted types of wood (Mesquite, Olive, Sumac, and More) tool ready for the avid Wood Worker and/or Wood Turner. Don't need a whole log? Wade can arrange to "Slab" out just the right piece of wood for the Serious Wood Worker. |
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Dave Sholes (USAF Ret): "With Everything, The More You Do the Better You Get!"
After 35 years in uniform serving our great country its nice to get lost in creative endeavors. I have 21 years active duty with the USAF and 14 Years with the Air National Guard. I retired from Military Service right here in Tucson AZ, with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Test Center. I got into woodworking and knife making as a hobby, as with everything, the more you do the better you get. I find it very rewarding to turn a piece of wood or steel into something beautiful and useful. I especially enjoy woodworking with Live Edge pieces, particularity Mesquite. I also enjoy welding. It's an honor to be asked to help out with Post 109 Veterans' Day Fund Raiser. I would enjoy working with you on a Custom Live Edge piece of Furniture, Knife, or Pistol Grips. Thanks David Sholes Custom Creations [email protected] |
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Beetle Bailey (USAF Ret): "Welcome to my Journey!"
I'm retired from the USAF and flew F-4s (the reason I go by "Beetle"). Miss Pam and I have been in our dream home for 8 years which is located in the foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains in Southern Arizona. As I learned the craft of wood turning, I began gifting pieces to many of my HS friends and was touched by their kind words of support. This inspiration along with the support of literally Dozens of volunteers, The Mesquite Beetle Charity Auction in February 2020, raised over $13,000 for homeless Veterans' in the Tucson area. If you're interested in other Wood Crafting or Wood Turning Projects, I can be contacted through my websites at: http://www.mesquitebeetle.com/ and http://www.mesquitebeetlemill.com |
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