Thank You

Hello! It's been a little while, hasn't it? Well HART has been very busy, and we still have a lot of exciting things coming up!

First, HART would like to take a second to THANK YOU for all your help so far into this semester. We have had some extremely successful fundraisers and Hawgs and Dawgs will be getting the supplies they need. We could not have helped them this much if it were not for all of your contributions. Thank you.

Let's take a look back on the semester so far...
Back on the warm January 22nd, we had our first meeting of the semester! While we started indoors so we could discuss our Pop Art Fundraiser, we eventually migrated outside where we met Nutmeg!

Some of the Pop Art done by Coolville Elementary that
would soon be hanging in Grover.

A very popular Pop Art piece among HART members. 

Nutmeg, our special guest at the first meeting!

HART members circled up and enjoyed the nice late-January weather while
listening to President, Corey Bullerman, speak.

Nutmeg

Nutmeg was a little shy at first, but she eventually came around to the group and enjoyed the attention.

HART members let Nutmeg sniff their hands before interacting
with the happy pup. 

Leah Huff, one of the Africa group leaders, gives
her dog, Nutmeg, some kisses.

Huff informed members that one of Nutmeg's favorite
spots to sit is in Huff's lap! During the talking part of
the meeting, Nutmeg did just that!

Our next event was the Sibs Weekend Pie in the Face.

HART Member Kristina Rezek and Treasurer, Drake Heth, help out behind the
"Pie A Sib" Table during Ohio University's Sibs Weekend, which took place the
first weekend in February.

This has become an annual event for HART. It is always fun to see the smiles of those pie-ing their friends or family and the people getting pied usually end up laughing too.

Rezek volunteered to be one of the people who got pied. Luckily she liked the
whip cream pies as much as the Ohio University siblings and peers.

Rezek takes a hit from one flying pie while Heth's managed to just miss him.

HART Secretary, Allison Cook, gave in to allow a fellow peer to pie her in the face.
It wasn't that bad, but I think I'd rather be the one taking the pictures. ;)

Another victim takes a hit of whip cream while the pier muses at his job well done.

OU Faculty also joined in on the fun. This happy faculty member smeared
whip cream up and down Heth's face.

We'd like to thank all who sacrificed themselves to get pied that lovely February day. Just remember, you helped keep a pig or pup warm and fed. :)

Rezek probably took the most whip cream to the face throughout the day. Thank
you for being a dedicated member and for volunteering to be hit with whip cream.

Despite his hesitance, Heth made an excellent target for peers and
faculty alike. Thank you for all your help!

On February 12th, we had our second meeting of the semester. This meeting was different because we spent about half of it setting up for our biggest fundraiser in the history of the organization: The Pop Art Silent Auction.

The info-stand for the Pop Art Silent Auction.
The poster on top described what the auction was
and the one on the bottom showed passerby's the
real pictures of the animals that the art was based on.

Starting Monday, February 13th through Friday, the 17th, the Animal Pop Art Silent Auction was up and running. We are proud to announce that every piece of art had a bid by the end of the week.

Throughout the week students and faculty passed by the art. Many put bids
on their favorite pieces. 

By Friday evening, every piece of art had a bid on it, and no bid dropped below $5.

This was HART's most successful fundraiser yet.

First, we'd like to give a shout out and a thank you to the Coolville 3rd Graders and their art instructor, Sharon Phillips, for creating these cute and beautiful works of art. This fundraiser would not have been possible without all your hard work.

The Original: "Bobcat"

The Pop Art: "Bobcat"

The Original: "Theresa"

The Pop Art: "Theresa"

Second, we'd like to give a shout out to the animals at Hawgs and Dawgs. Each of their cute little faces were the inspiration for the pieces of the artwork.

The Original: "Sterling"
Unfortunately, Sterling is no longer with us. Passing at 21
years old, Hawgs and Dawgs is pleased that Sterling was
able to be a part of this fundraiser.

The Pop Art: "Sterling"

Finally, we'd like to thank, again, everyone who placed a bid. Congrats to all who won! We hope your art gives color and cheer to the rooms you place it in.

HART members were some of the lucky winners as well
as faculty and members of the Athens Community.
Pictured is HART Member Emilie Brown with
the Pop Art Clyde.

Before the Auction ended, HART members were able to interact with Bella,
a member of the Hawgs and Dawgs family.

Vice President Megan Grigsby, was another lucky winner! We'd like to thank
her for not only participating but also for always helping out. We could not
put on many of the fundraisers without her.

Brown enjoyed some 1-on-1 time with Bella before collecting her art. 

So what could possibly be next? I guess you'll have to come to HART's next meeting on Sunday, February 26th to find out!

See you then!