Hello everyone! Here is the latest news and updates from the Green Capes Lions Club. See below for an important upcoming event notice, a “Thank-you” note from the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog guides, details about a new school partnership, highlights from recent events, and much more.
Green Capes Calendar Program Presents: A Chat with Dog Guides
Did you know that Green Capes has pledged to sponsor the reception area for the new Dog Guides building for a grand total of $250,000? So far, we have donated $175,000 and this year, we need your help to sponsor the final $75,000. To learn about our sponsorships and how you can help, join us on November 5th at 1pm for a special Zoom call! What’s even more exciting is that Bev Crandell, the CEO of Dog Guides, will give us an update about the brand-new Dog Guides building under construction in Oakville and answer your questions.
RSVP and submit and Q&A here: https://forms.gle/7vobzmfmfPi6vRy38
Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82226485488
“Thank-you!” from the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides
In July of this year, Green Capes made its annual donation to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. The following is the response we recently received:
“Thank you to the Green Capes Lions Club for a very generous and significant donation of $25,000 to Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides in July 2023. Your contribution has helped towards covering the costs of our puppy program and making sure our future dog guides are happy, healthy, and safe. Part of your donation went towards:
We are so grateful for the boundless partnership between Green Capes and LFCDG, but our puppy staff say it best:
An elite grooming tub
A washing machine
A dryer
A puppy warmer incubator and oxygen concentrator
Microchipping for puppies
The grooming tub has been an incredible addition to the building. Our old tub was 5 feet tall so it was an awkward height for baths. Huge quality of life improvement!!!
Our washing machine and tumble dryer work 365 days a year, from 8am to 8pm. We would not be able to do our work if we did not have working laundry machines. We wash and dry items such as towels (A LOT of them), blankets, stuffed toys for younger puppies, collars, and leashes.
Last but not least, all pups are microchipped and we are thankful for being able to identify our puppies.
Support from your club has helped fund these important items, which are already contributing to the lives of our puppies. And a proper start in life means these youngsters will go on to become Dog Guides and positively impact the lives of many Canadians.
With gratitude,
Merilyn DeFazio
Director of Resource Development”
Great work, everyone!
Green Capes partners with the Bert Bowes Middle School
Green Capes is proud to announce our newest School Sales Program partnership! The Bert Bowes Middle School, located in Fort St. John, B.C., has signed on to sell calendars as part of their school fund raising program. The following is a message from the school:
“The Bert Bowes Junior Alternate program provides a multi-level social/emotional/behavioral/academic support with flexibility and understanding. This program helps our students to understand who they are and how to grow; it prepares students to participate positively in society by helping them to develop pathways to transition to high school, BC Dogwood graduation, post secondary training and/or education and future employment.
Our eventual goal is to help them build resilience by developing positive and lasting relationships with community support.
We are grateful to partner with Green Capes to have the opportunity to sell calendars to support our program. Our decision was made because we support initiatives that endeavor to allow everyone to live supported and full lives. The service puppies are in training to help individuals have this reality. Besides, who doesn’t love puppies?
The money from this fundraiser will help Mrs. Navenda Wright take her students on field trips throughout the year and provide much needed food for breakfasts and lunches. We also, when needed, provide clothing and school supplies throughout the year.”
Highlights from recent events:
The first two 2023 fund raisers for northern B.C. were held in Mackenzie on September 29th and 30th and in Prince George on October 23rd and 24th, generating over $2000 and $2400, respectively, in merchandise sales and donations! A big “Thank-you!” to the residents of Mackenzie and Prince George for their generous support! We will be having another event in Mackenzie on November 24th for Mackenzie’s “Plaid Friday” mall event, which is the town’s equivalent to “Black Friday”.
Below are some photos from the Bronte Harbour event that was held on October 1st:
Superpups shipping now
Our new Superpup stuffies are now in stock and ready to spread joy and fun everywhere they go! Pre-orders have been streaming in, and we have more on the way! Extremely cute and very cuddly, these little Superpups will melt hearts everywhere!
Everyone wants a puppy for Christmas, so why not give them a Superpup of their very own! Guaranteed not to keep you awake at night, an 100% housebroken! Visit our online store at www.greencapes.com and get yours today!
New Toques arriving soon!
Due to an overwhelming interest in our new line of Winter Toques, we have temporarily sold out in Ontario! But don’t worry, we have a new shipment on the way, so be sure to get your order in before their gone.
New Toques arriving soon!
Due to an overwhelming interest in our new line of Winter Toques, we have temporarily sold out in Ontario! But don’t worry, we have a new shipment on the way, so be sure to get your order in before their gone.
These toques feature a 50% Merino/50% Acrylic medium rib knit design, with a Chestnut colored, clipped leather logo. These toques are light, but very warm. Great for those cold Fall/Winter walks with our four-footed friends!
Visit our online store t www.greencapes.com, and get your order in today!
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 4th and 5th – Dawson Creek PetValue fund raiser, B.C.
November 24, 2023 – “Plaid Friday” mall event in Mackenzie, B.C.
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.
If you are in the area, please come out and visit us! We would paws-itively love to see you there!
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.
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 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
