21/12/2024
Now that we are able to reflect on the BauserWeen 2024 – A Nightmare Before Christmas Event; we wanted to take some time and thank all that were involved!!
To our amazing Volunteers and Bauser’s Bar Staff, you worked to the point of exhaustion on Sunday to make sure our patrons and vendors were happy and taken care of. YOU ALL ROCK, THANK YOU!!
Volunteers and Bauser’s Staff:
Debbie, Ziggy, John B., Amy, Marsha, Kelli, Mica, Della, Mitch, Maureen, Ashton, Andy, Alex, Chris, Colin, Jen, Dave, John S Marty, Cara, Nick, Seth, David, Marlene, Steve, Becky, Emily and our relief team Kathy and Mike!
Thank you to all our Dog Costume Contestants! We had so many cute pups show up, it truly made the event! A huge shout out to Julie Ward Bujalski, Former Mayor of Dunedin and current president of the Dunedin Chamber; and County Commissioner and Former Mayor of Dunedin, Dave Eggers for being our esteemed judges! Thanks to Mitch for keeping them both on track!! They had some tough decisions to make!
Thank you to John for running our Nightmare Before Christmas Photo Booth with Jen and Dave dressed as Santa Jack Skellington & Sally! We know you were hot in those outfits, but you absolutely did an amazing job!!
Thank you to Cory for running the Bauser’s Food Truck and feeding all our guests!
Thank you to the Witches of Dunedin for making a special appearance in December, and taking the time to fly by and dance for us! It truly was a blast to see everyone!! We also thank you for the donation raised!!
Thank you to the Howler Monkey’s Unplugged for keeping the amazing tunes rolling all day and donating your time!! We have heard nothing but praises on your performance and wanted you to know, it was a blast!!!
Thank you to Dunedin Dog Rescue who came with your adorable adoptable pets! The only way any rescue organization works is by the support of others, and we are so blessed you joined us!
Thank you to our vendors who donated to our raffles! Having your support and attendance makes this event even better!
Jewel’s Jewels
My Mama Made It
Dunedin Pet Supply
The Blue Line Barkery
She’s Crafty 727
Meredith Taylor
Safari Savvy Reptile & Youth Alliance
Lola’s Pet Supply
Thank you to all the local businesses who donated gift certificates and raffle items! Without your donations we would not be able to raise the funds to keep this rescue going! You are the backbone to this whole event, and we thank you!!
American Legion Post 275
Casa Tina Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood Bark & Boutique
The Living Room
Stirling Wine
Coastal Vet Care
Lucky Lobster
Olde Bay Café
Ivory Palms
Hog Island
Spice & Tea Exchange
Bon Appetit
Oceans Nail Salon
Sea Sea Riders
Eddie’s Bar & Grill
Sea Love Dunedin
Caracara
Phoedin
Strachan’s Ice Cream
Hopscotch Café
Emily Stone & Family
Dunedin Blue Jays
Rock Solid Fitness
Crown Automotive
Fenway
Suncoast Gymnastics Academy
Water Oak Safety Harbor
Florin Roebig, P.A
Thank you to our Dunk Tank participants! We were so happy to have a Battle of the Bartender’ Contest! You helped spread the RNR spirit to your individual bars and brought your devoted patrons to the event, while being willing to get a little wet for a good cause!!!
Congratulations to our winner of the Dunk Tank Contest, Nikki from HOB Brewing!! She raised over $400 in 30 minutes and Mike from Simon’s Pub was a remarkably close second!!!
With over $2,000 raised by all our bartender’s, this is by far one of the most successful Dunk Tank events we have ever had!!!
Dunk Tank Runner Ups:
Kathy Carlson from Blur Nightclub
Damian from Eddies Bar & Grill
Mike from Simon’s Pub
Nikki from HOB Brewing Co.
Debbie from Sully’s Tavern
Alex from Caledonia Brewing
Thank you to our Sponsors who took the time to make sure we had the items we needed to make this event a success!!
• Infinity Event Solutions who donated the use of their beautifully crafted outside bar, tables, tents, and chairs. The bar was a major highlight of the event, adding a special place for our patrons to relax and enjoy the day.
• Sully’s Signs who donated those cute Dunk Tank Banners and BauserWeen Shirts.
• CJS Live Music for bringing that great stage for the band to play on. It was great to see them playing all the way in the back!
• The Howler Monkeys Unplugged for donating their time and playing great music for us all day, you kept the place rocking!
I want to personally thank Sharon, Mandy, Tracy, and Janet; the Board of Director’s for Rescue Not Retail Dunedin and our Men’s Auxiliary, Mitch, and Dave. Thank you for your continued support and hard work over the last few years! Your dedication to this cause is truly felt throughout the community!
AND FINALLY……. A huge Thank You to Bauser's Bar and Janet Baustert for not only hosting the event but also DONATING 20% of their total gross sales for the day!!! You have been a partner and supporter since day one of this rescue, allowing us to house our Community BarkBox at your establishment and forever being on board with whatever is thrown your way. THANK YOU!!!
Last, but not least, thank you to the RNR supporters, and everyone who attended the event and donated to our Pet Supply Drive!! Your support over the years has enabled us to help the community with free pet food and supplies, offer much needed vet care for those who can’t afford it, you have adopted pets that had found themselves in need of a new home, and you afford us the privilege of helping our Veteran community and their service animals!! Without your support, none of this would be possible!
With Gratitude – Amanda Atteniese, President of Rescue Not Retail Dunedin Inc. and the RNR Staff
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PS: If there is anyone we forgot, we are sorry!! Just know all is appreciated!
