Raffle 2012

THE CROWN JEWEL OF THE PIN OAK RAFFLE

Sister of Franco Valobra, Christina has created a stunning and one-of-a-kind piece for the 2012 Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Raffle!

At Pin Oak's holiday party hosted by Valobra Jewelry & Antiques the crown jewel of the Pin Oak raffle was unveiled and dazzled all the party-goers! This stunning lady’s necklace, one of a kind handmade in 18kt white gold, an original design by Cristina Valobra, featuring 14 briolette cut gem quality amethysts, citrine, and precious topazes for a total weight of over 75 carats, all surrounded by color sapphires and round full cut brilliant diamonds. Valued at $25,000 this is sure to be the centerpiece of any lady's jewelry collection. This fabulous necklace can find its way to your jewelry box with a $50 raffle ticket purchase..

Tickets are available from any Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Board Member or through the Pin Oak office. Don't miss the opportunity to call this necklace yours!

Pin Oak is deeply grateful to Franco Valobra and Valobra Jewelry & Antiques  for its unyielding commitment to Pin Oak and our charities. Franco is truly a leader in Stepping Up & Stepping Out for Children. Thank you for your sponsorship, raffle donation and dedicated friendship to the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show.

OTHER PRIZES AVAILABLE

DONOR	ITEM	VALUE	WEBSITE
Intrepid Safaris Africa	Five-(5) days accommodations for two-(2) hunters at luxury safari lodge & $750 credit per hunter	$5,450		SUSAN PELLETIER
Juliana Franco Photography	Lifebook (with photography shoot)	$5,250		LYNDA TRANSIER
Optimal Skin & Laser	The Ultimate Skin Rejuvenation Package	$5,400		CHRIS TRESTEN
Bean  & Me	Fine Turquoise & Pave' Diamond Hansa Pendant with Pave' Diamond Earrings	$5,100		TOM DOUGHERTY
Mindy Hildebrand	Hermes Horse ImageTote with Wicker Handles (dust cover & box included)	$3.925		MARY HELEN NORMAN
The Houston Polo Club	One polo box for four-(4) for the entire season, plus parking pass	$3,215		MARY JONES
Nice Wines	Guided wine tasting by certified sommeliers for 10-15 people. Winery will provide wines, stemware & snacks.	$850		SUSAN PELLETIER
Body Sculpting by Shannon Wairegi @ Tone Fitness Retreat	Ten-(10) individual sessions of Equilates	$850 / $85 each		WENDY KRATZER / JEAN BOSCH / JENNY BOOTH / JIM ALLOSSO  / DICK CANTRELL / MIKAEL SMITH / TAYLOR MARTINE / MAURENE MOFFETT / GAIL SERRELL / SHERRE SIMS
Leftovers Antiques & Mercantile	Gift Certificates (five each)	$500 each		RICH VONBRECHT / BETH SALAZAR / ELLY BERMAN / GEORGIA CARTER / N. STRICKLER
Crowne Plaza Hotel	25,000 priority club points	$425		FRIETSCH
Claire Christie	Giclee print, horse design	$400		SANDY CURRIER
Patricia Peckinpaugh Jewelry	One Pair of Clip-on Earrings with Faceted Peridot Stones	$350		KIM LINDSEY
Equestrian Portraits	Framed drawing - original colored pencil drawing of young riders waiting at the ring at GSEC	$350		LINDA LANDMAN
Another Round Wine Bar	Wine Tasting for six-(6)	$300		KIM LINDSEY
Gittings	Gittings portrait session	$250		SUSAN PELLETIER
Messina Hof Winery and Resort	Private tour & tasting for 20	$240		LINDSAY HOLSTEAD
The Classic Horse Equestrian Jewelry Collection	$200 Gift Certificate	$200		SUSAN GRAY
Rebecca & Drew	One Pair of Le Chameau Riding Boots for Women - Cavalier Equestrian-style Boot	$165		JENNY BOOTH
The Sweet Gourmet	Two Gift Baskets	$150 each		TRACI BEAMON / M. MOFFETT
Ian McPhee	Warmblood fly sheet with neck coverage	$150		LAURIE LEWIS
Ian McPhee	Two paintings painted by a real elephant in Thailand	Priceless		CLAUDINE PLETCHER / DONNA DUGAN
A Bientot	Gray handbag & knit scarf	$130
Maida's Belts & Buckles	One-(1) pair of sterling silver horse cufflinks	$125		JENNIFER GOODMAN
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch	$100 Gift card & signature tote, can be used at any of over 40 distinctive retailers or restaurants	$100		MARY ROTHWELL
Signs Now Katy	Two-(2) Giclee canvas prints stretched & mounted - 16 x 20	$100 each		TIM VAN ACKEREN / LYNNE KARTSOTIS
Innovative Images	Two separate $100 Portrait Gift Certificates	$100 each		N. STRICKLER / ELIZABETH WOOD
Las Alamedas Restaurant	Four-(4) $50 gift certificates	$50 each		JEFF WOOD / JENNIFER RANDLE / DEANA BLACKBURN / PAMELA LEVINSON
Beau Kisses	Two-(2) $50 gift certificates	$50 each		GEORGIA CARTER / JAON CANTRELL
Yard House Restaurant	$50 Gift Card	$50		STAN DAUGHERTY / JAMIE JARVIS
Cafe Express /  Nothing Bundt Cake	Meal & dessert gift certificate	$58		SHERRY FRANKEL

Check back often for additional prizes to be added!