Hello Everyone! Here is the latest news and updates from the Green Capes Lions Club. See below for information about our recent donation to the Lions Foundation Of Canada Dog Guides, a preview of the 2024 Dog Guide Puppy Calendar, upcoming events in September, and much more!
Putting the pup in Superpup!
From the very first day of life, the Green Capes Lions Club is there to help give new puppies the best possible chance to become tomorrow’s superheroes, so the annual donation to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides this year is focusing on the puppy nursery.
On July 20, 2023,The Green Capes Lions Club presented a cheque in the amount of $25,000 to the LFCDG for the following puppy nursery items:
• Puppy warmer incubator and oxygen concentrator for the Breslau nursery
• Elite Grooming Tub
• New washer and tumble dryer
• Micro-chips for new puppies
• Day to day nursery items (shampoo, collars, sensory items/toys, beds, items to address the needs of breeding mom’s, etc.)
• Replacement equipment for breeding
• Genetic testing for new breeding dogs
All of this was made possible by the hard work and generosity of Green Capes Lions Club members, graduates and supporters. Well done everyone!
Welcome to a fun and exciting new world, little pups! We’re there for you!
The moment you’ve all been waiting for!
We are pleased to present the 2024 Green Capes Dog Guide Puppy Calendar cover reveal, with bonus pictures from inside the calendar!
To see the video, go to our web site at www.greencapes.com, and click the link at the top of the main page.
The official launch of the Calendar Sales program will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
Up-coming events:
Looking for an event in your area? Here’s a list of the up-coming events the GCLC will be participating in:
• September 16 – LFCDG Volunteer BBQ in Breslau.
• September 17 – Halton K9 Event in Oakville
• September 22-24 – Milton LC Fall Fair
If you are in the area, please come out and visit us ! We would paws-itively love to see you there!
Get your customized Superpup keychains and magnets!
Green Capes member Donna Williamson would like to present beautiful handmade keychains and door/fridge magnets for sale!
Available in Basic and Custom, these keychains and magnets are sure to please!
The Basic keychains and magnets are engraved with the Green Capes Superpup logo , Dog Guides logo (keychain only) or Heart/Paw design
The Custom keychains are available with either the Green Capes Superpup logo, Dog Guides logo or Heart/Paw design on one side, and an engraved message of your choice on the other.
Custom Magnets are circular in shape, and come with either the Green Capes Superpup logo or Heart/Paw design by default, with your choice of text. For additional customization options, please contact Donna Directly.
Record your Superpup’s name and birthday for a special keepsake you can keep with you everywhere you go!
Take a look at these beautiful sample images:
The Basic keychain sells for $5.00, while the Custom keychain sells for $7.00. Basic magnets sell for $2.00, and the Custom magnets sell for $4.50.
Keep them as a keepsake, or give as gifts to friends and family!
Available in the Green Capes Store, or contact Donna Wiliamson at dwilliamson@greencapes.com to order yours today!
Send us your requests
We want to make our newsletter as informative as possible, and we would love to get any comments or requests you may have! Simply reply to this newsletter with your comments or requests, and we will update the newsletter accordingly!
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Come join the club:
EVEN A SUPERHERO NEEDS A HELPING PAW
If you have ever considered becoming a member, now is a great time.!
We need new people, new ideas and new energy. As a full member you would be able to participate in meetings and committees, lead events and guide our future!
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 give Canadians living with disabilities the joy, safety and independence a Dog Guide brings.
Green Capes meets monthly via Zoom, and currently conducts events in southern Ontario and northeast British Columbia.
If you are interested in joining, just fill in the form on the newsletter page and our membership coordinator will get back to you asap.
Members pay an annual membership fee of $95 (pro-rated, if applicable), plus a one-time Lions International setup fee of $50.
Come join the fun, and help us make today’s puppies tomorrow’s Superheroes!
– The GCLC Team
