So. California Clay Fan Party - First Hand Report from Attendee

A few days ago, I wrote about a Fan Party in Southern California where money was raised for The Bubel Aiken Foundation and Bead For Life. A good friend of mine whose name is Rose was in attendance at the party and wrote a beautiful summary of that day's events. With Rose's permission, I am including another article about the party in Clay's Daily Double so you can see first hand what a wonderful event it was.

One reason I want to do this is so that any fans who have never been to such a party can see how wonderful they are and what fun it is to share time with other Clay fans. But these get togethers are not just about fun and food, although those items are available aplenty. These parties are also to raise money for Clay's foundation as well as other charities that we have come to know of through Clay, such as Bead For Life. Many fans work very hard putting together items for the silent auction and other fundraisers. To me, it is a labor of love, and I continue to be so impressed with the wonderful fans that Clay has.

It is my hope that possibly someone might read this article and if they have the way and means to do something similiar to this in their area of the country, they will step out and do so. Its a wonderful way to make the bond closer between fans and to show our support of Clay.

And so, with that long introduction, please read my friend, Rose's, beautiful summary of her day at the Southern California Clay Fan Party. May there be many more!

I attended the loveliest Clay fan party Saturday and met with so many of my So. California friends. I got to talk to Dianne Austin, and she remembered me from previous affairs. She is a nice lady. She wrote a nice article about the party too. It was a wonderful party. The home was in Venice Beach and pretty darn swanky.

I bought raffle tickets, $15 worth and don't cha know, I put both halves in for about $5 worth. They called a bunch of numbers and no one had them so afterward they assumed they could have been mine. Anyway, I won nothing, but some sweet lady felt sorry for me and gave me a lovely Clay candle.

We all got goodie bags with a dog tag and chain. The tag is darling. It has Raleigh on it and says Property of Clay for whoever wears it. There was a dvd and picture too. That was so nice.

We sat under a beautiful weeping willow tree...and the breeze made the branches flow over us. It was so neat, just like a canopy. The food was all catered and fantastic -- so much to eat -- sandwiches on croussants, salads, veggies and fruit, cookies, pasta, chicken wings. Yummy!

There was a silent auction along with the raffle. They made big bucks from all of it, $3500 in all, for BAF!

Valentino was so cute, begging food from everyone. I gave him a bit of my sandwich. He is such a beautiful dog.

Joannie Mason and her husband were terrific as host and hostess, lovely people. The day was gorgeous. The people were friendly and warm, and the food was delicious. A good time was had by all!

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