Hello everyone! Here is the latest news and updates from the Green Capes Lions Club. See below for a special holiday message from the Green Capes Lions Club, an update on the status of the 2024 calendar sales, highlights from recent events, and much more.
A special holiday note from the Green Capes Lions Club
In the sparkle of the Season
In the hush of falling snow,
Our hearts reach out in Happiness
to the Special Friends we know
Wishing you a season of Gladness
A season of Cheer
and To top it all off
A wonderful year
– The GCLC Team
An outstanding year for Calendar sales!
This year has been an absolutely outstanding year for calendar sales, and the 2024 calendars are almost gone!
Of the 10,095 calendars delivered to Green Capes, approximately 9,786 have already been sold, leaving just 309 remaining! This has resulted in over$75,000 in calendar sales so far this year!
Overwhelming support from other Lions Clubs across Canada has resulted in the highest number of calendars ever sold through the Lions Sales Program to date, and both Local CSP and Distance CSP sales numbers remain consistently high.
A note to all Distance CSP participants: there are only a few days left before the Distance CSP order deadline, so be sure to get your final orders in.
Thank you, Everyone, for an absolutely amazing effort!
Highlights from recent events:
The first of two events at the PetValu store in Dawson Creek, B.C. was held on November 4th and 5th, and the second event in Mackenzie, B.C. was held on November 24th. “Thank-you!” to the residents of Dawson Creek and Mackenzie for coming out and showing your support for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides with a generous $1,949 and $1057, respectively, in merchandise sales and donations!
Looking for a special gift:
The holiday season is rapidly approaching. Are you looking for a special gift for a friend or family member?
What could be better than a gift that keeps on giving!
At the Green Capes Store, we have a number of items available that would make the perfect gift for someone special. But these gifts keep on giving! The proceeds from every sale goes to support the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides in giving Canadians with disabilities the joy and independence that only a true Superhero can bring. And the benefits these Superheroes bring goes on for many years!
From T-Shirts and toques, to plush dogs wearing their custom made green cape and tag, there’s something for everyone on your holiday list!
Need a stocking stuffer? Check out our new ornaments, keychains and fridge magnets, which come in many different styles and can even be customized!
Check out the online store at www.greencapes.com, and click the “Shop” link in the main menu.
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:
November 29, 2023 – Event at Brookfield Place in downtown Toronto from 11:00am to 2:00 pm
December 2nd and 3rd, 2023 – Dawson Creek PetValue fund raiser, B.C.
December 6th, 2023 – Atrium on Bay from 10 am to 2 pm.
December 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th, 2023 – Oakville Place.
If you would like to help out at any of these events, please look for upcoming event postings on our Facebook groups for sign-up information.
If you are in the area, please come out and visit us! We would paws-itively love to see you there!
Our Durham fosters are also hosting an event at Eddie Bauer in the Oshawa Centre on November 30th. If you are in the area, stop by and check it out!
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!
Got a little newsperson buried deep down inside, just “howling” to be let off-leash? Got a few minutes to show off your writing talents? Come join the newsletter team, and help us spread the news!
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 reply to this message 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
