Hello everyone! Summer is almost here, and now is a great time to get prepared for sharing outdoor adventures with your four-legged friends.
In this issue, the Green Capes team raises $4270 for the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, sponsorship of the Motorcycle Ride for Dog Guides, preparing for outdoor adventures with your four-legged friends, updates on the new school construction and much more!
The Green Capes team raises $4270 for the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides event
On May 25, the Green Capes Lions Club participated in the annual Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides fundraising event, and this year our team raised $4270 for Dog Guides!
“The Walk for Dog Guides was so much fun this year. In Oakville they had a live musician, delicious burgers from the Works, and of course my lab Abby loved laying in the puppy pools to cool off on a hot day! It was a great day to raise money for LFCDG!”, reports Green Capes President Serena Daub.
If you are interested in donating, and would like to support the Green Capes Team, please click the link: https://www.walkfordogguides.com/fundraisers/GreenCapesSuperpups1411
Green Capes proudly sponsors the Motorcycle Ride for Dog Guides
Green Capes is proud to be the presenting sponsor of this year’s Motorcycle Ride for Dog Guides, presented by the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides!
The 3 hour scenic motorcycle ride takes place on June 21 starting at the Oakville training school and ending at the Breslau facility (near Guelph).
This year’s goal is $40,000 and the funds raised will help match more life-changing Dog Guides with those who need them most, empowering freedom, confidence, and independence for individuals across the country.
If you’d like to register or have any questions, please reach out to Dog Guides at events@dogguides.com.
Get prepared for outdoor adventures with your four-legged friends
Summer is almost here, and now is a great time to get prepared for sharing outdoor adventure experiences with your four-legged friends.
From simple walks around the block, to extended road trips, the Green Capes Lions Club has everything you need to get prepared!
Check out the Green Capes collapsible dog bowls, featuring our Green Capes logo printed in full colour on the bottom of a 7” wide by 2” deep green bowl. When collapsed, these bowls are small enough to fit in a bag or backpack. The included carabiner can be clipped to a belt or any available loop, making it both convenient and accessible when needed.
These bowls are food-safe and suitable for both food and water. Thus, you will always be able to easily feed and hydrate your dog.
In addition, the Green Capes Lions Club has a Basic and Mini First Aid Kit available to help keep you safe outdoors!
Basic First Aid Kit: Perfect for camping, RVs, trucks, or cars. Includes cleaning supplies, dressings, wraps, scissors, gloves, tick removers, and more. Great value at just $35.
Mini First Aid Kit: Compact for backpacks or belts. Contains essential supplies for emergencies. Just $15.
Get your collapsible dog bowls and first aid kits now by visiting our online store at shop.greencapes.com.
Major progress on the new school construction
The past few weeks has seen some amazing progress on the new school building, as crews work hard to build the interior walls and begin roofing the structure.
Featured below are 7 images from the site. In the center is Supervisor Turner in front of the construction office. Clockwise, from the upper right, are images from the south West showing the huge amount of work already done, the hustle and bustle of the work site, a South view of the site, interior walls being built along with the miles of piping that are being installed, and work being done on the roof of the building.
– Photos provided by the construction crew at the site
Try a free two-month trial, and join the GCLC Team!
Are you interested in helping Canadians with disabilities receive the gift of independence, safety and happiness a dog guide brings?
Then how about becoming a member of the Green Capes Lions Club, and helping us raise funds in support of the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides!
Not sure if becoming a member is right for you? No problem – you can join the club for free as a trial member for two months, and see what we are all about!
Did you know that there are fewer than 25 full-time members at Green Capes? Anyone is welcome to join, from anywhere in Canada! Most members are past or present puppy raisers, graduates and supporters, and we all work together to help make today’s puppies tomorrow’s Super Heroes!
Green Capes meets monthly via Zoom and currently conducts events in southern Ontario and northeast British Columbia. Not only do we help raise funds in support of Dog Guides, we also work to spread knowledge and awareness about dog guides, and the benefits they bring to Canadians.
For a small annual fee of $95 (pro-rated, if applicable), plus a one-time Lion’s International setup fee of $50 for new memberships, full members are able to host and participate in fund raisers, lead or participate in various club committees and enjoy various fun and exciting members-only Club activities. Full members also have a voice at our monthly and annual member’s meetings, and can vote on various motions that will help guide our future! Members can even run for a position on the Club Executive, and help be a guiding light for the club and our future goals!
There is no better time to join, and a great opportunity to change the life of a person with a disability. Join the Green Capes Lions Club today, and help make today’s puppies tomorrow’s Super Heroes!
If you are interested in joining, just reply to this message and our membership coordinator will get back to you asap.
Green Capes is looking for an Events Coordinator
Do you have a talent for event coordination, and looking for an outlet to express that talent? The green Capes Lions Club has the perfect opportunity for you!
We are looking for a new Events Coordinator to take over the planning, booking and coordination of fundraising activities in the Ontario region. Most of our current fund-raising activities take place in the Fall and early Winter months, but are also interested in expanding to include other times of the year.
As a member of GCLC, you would have the opportunity to introduce new venues, coordinate current events, and help us spread awareness of dog guides and the benefits they bring to Canadians with disabilities.
If you are interested, or would like more information on the Events Coordinator position, please reply to this newsletter, or send a message to membership@greencapes.com, and we will get back to you right away.
Upcoming events
June 21 – Motorcycle Ride for Dog Guides
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– The GCLC Team
