Aug 2025

Hello everyone! We hope everyone is having a great Summer, and managing to stay cool.

In this issue, the latest news about the 2026 Green Capes Dog Guide Puppy Calendar, tips for great calendar sales, new sticker arrivals in the Green Capes Store, updates on the new school construction and much more!

Latest news about the Calendar

Our 2026 calendar is here, and the official launch is coming in September! Calendars will be available for sale to the public through our Community Sales Program (CSP), partnering schools and Lions Clubs across Canada, the online Green Capes store, and various events in both Ontario and British Columbia!

The official launch date for the 2026 Dog Guide Puppy Calendar will be announced soon, so stay tuned, and be sure to get yours before they’re gone!

Here is a sneak peek at the cover of this year’s calendar:

An image of the 2026 Green Capes Dog Guide Puppy Calendar Cover, featuring a heartwarming scene of a young golden retriever puppy nestled in lush green grass. The puppy is lying on its back, its paws gently tucked up, and its head tilted back, exposing its closed eyes and cute, dark nose. Its fur is light golden, soft and fluffy, appearing incredibly soft and clean. A small portion of a dark green and black puppy collar is visible at the edge of the frame. The puppy appears completely relaxed and peaceful, suggesting a mood of serenity and tranquility.

A big thank you to our printing partner Icon for providing their expertise and support to make sure our calendars look as amazing as they do!

Tips for Great Calendar Sales

In preparation for the release of the 2026 calendar, and the 2025 fundraising season, we would like to offer some helpful tips and suggestions from our club members, volunteers and supporters that others can use to help sell calendars and boost sales.

If you have a tip or suggestion that might be helpful, simply reply to this newsletter, or send a message to membership@greencapes.com!

Each month, we will anonymously print your submissions in the newsletter so that others can read and try them themselves. Together, we can help boost our sales and make the 2025 fundraising season our best ever!

Here are a few tips to start things off:

Puppies, and dogs, sell! If you have a puppy in training, or have a working or retired service dog, bring him or her along. People love to pet a dog and play with a puppy, and it will give you an opportunity to talk about service dogs, and sell a calendar.
Check out events and locations where dog owners gather, such as dog parks and dog shows. People who own dogs are usually more interested in puppy calendars and are willing to support a great cause.
Take a calendar or an advertising poster to work, or ask a friend or family member to take one, and post or show it to co-workers. This can often get multiple sales.

Give these tips a try, and send us any you would like to share!

New arrivals in the Green Capes Store

Green Capes is officially launching a new line of vehicle window and bumper stickers, which are available for purchase for just $3.00 through our Green Capes Store and at our various fundraising events in Ontario and British Columbia.

Available in two beautiful, full color designs, these stickers are sure to be a hit with fosters and dog lovers everywhere!

Both stickers measure 4 inches in diameter, with squared corners at the bottom.

The first design features the Green Capes Super Pup in the center, with the phrases “Super Pup on board” at the top and “A puppy today, a Super Hero tomorrow” underneath. At the bottom is a green banner with the greencapes.com web address displayed in white.

The second design also features the Green Capes Super Pup in the center, with the phrases ”Supporting the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides” and “Green Capes” encircling it, with “Est. 2018” displayed to the left of the Super Pup image. At the bottom of the sticker is a green banner with the greencapes.com address displayed in white.

Get your window or bumper sticker today, and show your support!

Major progress on the new school construction

The exterior construction on most of the new school is nearing completion! Windows are going in, and a lot of work is now being done on the interior walls.

Below is a collage showing, from the top center, the support walls in place on the main level, an East view showing the nearly complete building, the Northwest wing of the kennels, a Drone view from June, the external window glass being installed and lovely Turner in his crate in the middle.

A collage showing, from the top center, the Support walls in place on the main level, an East view showing the nearly complete building, the North west wing of the kennels, a Drone view from June, the external window glass being installed and lovely Turner in his crate in the middle.

All images used with permission.

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 $97 (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 fundraisers, 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 as soon as possible.

Interested in being 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 we 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

August 15^th/16^th – First fund raiser event for 2025 in British Columbia, at the Mackenzie Center Mall in Mackenzie, B.C.

August 29^th/30^th – Two-day fund raiser at the Canadian Tire store in Prince George, B.C.

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