Great Guitar Auction 2013 a BIG success.

   

As the "Official" GGA event T-Shirts decreed, "I Attended, I ENJOYED, I Supported."  Despite so so weather outside, the ambience inside Marriott's Cumberland Ballroom was anything but.  The attendees dined on food that as one guest proclaimed "Makes you want to slap your granny" delicious.

The evening's event was hosted by an energetic Dawn Davenport (News 2, WKRN) who reminded the audience that her day began at 2:00AM and included a rain soaking CMA Parade apperance.   Dawn kept everything on track and shared insiteful tidbits of her experiences as a Tennessee EARLY morning news caster.  Dawn got caught up in the auction madness by casting the winning bid and taking home the highly sought after Taylor Swift guitar.  Dawn admitted on air the next morning that her husband would have prefered that she won the Big Green Egg grill.  There is always next year!

Nashville native Rich Karg performed during the meal portion of the event and was very well recieved.  Rich is quickly becoming a crowd favorite.  Aussie Jamie O'Neal headlined The Great Guitar Auction as only a seasoned veteran of the music industry could.   If you weren't a fan going in, you quickly became one.  Jamie's selections were a powerful collection of selections that turned her multiple Grammy nominations.  Jamie's husband Rodney Good, accompanied her in what sounded more like well toned duets than a single vocalist and her backup.  Great blend, great chemistry. One of the highlights of evening was when Jamie was joined on stage by her 12 year old daughter Allyah who surprized the audience with vocal capabilities well beyond her years.  Talent clearly runs in the family.

The collective assembly of signed guitars and sports memoribilia was an impressive sight and the perfect backdrop for the evenings live auction.  If the gourmet banquet didn't get your mouth watering, the items up for auction certainly did.
Where competitor auctions may have a single guitar, The Great Guitar Auction boasted 15.  The "Great" in its name definately lived up to its billing.

Professional auctioneer Justine Rhinehart ("Doc" to his friends), commanded the stage getting maximum milage (dollars) out of each auction item.  The battle to covent one (or more) of the star adorned autographed guitars turned to a competetive "I gotta have that" environment with New Horizons being the altimate winner in each case.  

As the evening came to a close, many attendees hung around soaking in the attmosphere and mingling with the various performers.  Plans to make next year's Great Guitar Auction 2014 bigger and better are already in the works.   NHC PR/Development Coordinator Gary Schmitt said he plans to grow the event into a "must attend" and the "unofficial" CMA Music Fest kickoff.  Thanks to all who Attended, Enjoyed, and Supported GGA 2013.

New Horizons Corporation would like to acknowledge and thank Nossi College of Art faculty and students of for their artistic expertise in the creation of the Great Guitar Auction event posters, tickets, and program booklets. 




 

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The Great Guitar Auction 2013 (formerly Guitars at Grassmere) is quickly approaching.  NHC has selected June 5, 2013 as the event date.  This year's gala will be held at the Marriott Nashville Airport.  P.R./Development Coordinator Gary Schmitt states "Due to the success of last year's event, NHC has had to relocate to the bigger Marriott venue. The Great Guitar Auction 2013 event date was selected to piggyback with the CMA Music Fest (June 6-9).  NHC is very excited about the relationship it has developed with the Marriott Nashville Airport.  NHC would like to grow the event into becoming the "unofficial" kickoff to the CMA Music Fest.  The Great Guitar Auction 2013 promises to be bigger and better than last year!"  Dawn Davenport from News 2 WKRN-TV will emcee this year's GGA gala.  The Great Guitar Auction 2013 will feature Momentum Label Group artist Jamie O'Neal.  Nashville favorite Rich Karg, is slated to open for Ms. O'Neal.  

The great Guitar Auction will include  a gourmet meal, beverages, entertainment, and a Live auction.  Some of the items to appear on the auction block include an All Inclusive Napa Valley Wine Tour For Two (including airfare),  Bass Tire certificates valued at $200, a Big Green Egg grill package ($900.00), a 6 week Glassblowing instructional class, Titans' and Predators' memorabilia, and Lots and Lots of autographed guitars.  This year's list of autographed guitars includes Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill, Kellie Pickler, the Band Perry, Lady A., Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Montgomery Gentry, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Miranda, Taylor, and others.  
Three Premium VIP Getaway Packages have been added to the 2013 auction.  Premium packages include an all-Inclusive Napa Valley Wine Tour for Two, a Broadway (NYC) Theatre Experience for Two, and a ACMA Awards Show (Vegas) Country Blowout.
Tickets go on sale April 1, 2013 and are available at the NHC Day Service building (5221 Harding Place) or via PayPal.











Platinum Sponsors

New Horizons is pleased to announce that Old Hickory Credit Union, Brown & Brown Insurance, THW Insurance Services, LLC, The Marriott Corporation, and Nossi College of Art have been recognized as Platinum Sponsors for the up-coming Great Guitar Auction 2013.  New Horizons acknowledges and thanks you for your support.  For information on how YOU can become a Platinum Sponsor contact G. Schmitt @ 615-360-8595.






Message From a Parent.
Bill Manley
New Horizons has a special place in the hearts of parents, family members, staff and directors affiliated with the agency. My relationship with New Horizons is as a parent and a board member. Having a family member with special needs can be a humbling experience in some ways and a blessing in others.

If it were not for New Horizons, my daughter Amy would be sitting home watching television. Having this organization means that Amy has a purpose. That purpose is vocational and employment acceptance by participating in an employment environment that she loves. Amy has the joy of doing something she truly enjoys with a group of people that accept and appreciate what she is capable of doing.  Amy also benefits from living in one of New Horizons' residential homes.  Amy considers New Horizons as her home."

We would like to invite anyone and everyone for a 30 minute tour of New Horizons. I assure you that it will be an experience you won't forget.

Bill Manley