GUIDE DOGS OF AMERICA: Guide dogs for the blind

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THE SUMMER 2009 NEWSLETTER IS HERE!

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New 'Hawgs for Dogs' shirt now in the GDA shop!

Hawgs for Dogs T-shirt
Bayside Heavyweight, 100% Preshrunk Cotton
Made in USA
Adult sizes: Small - 3X
$18.00

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Get ready for "Partner's" Awards Dinner '09!

Information has just been posted about our upcoming Partner's Award Dinner on October 3rd, 2009. A reception and silent auction will begin our evening, followed by dinner, live auction, program and dancing to follow!

Special hotel rates are available, discounted rates expire August 19th, so book now! Click here for more information. To see the photos from lasts years event, click here.

In Memoriam

We wish to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Louie Leon who was a past president and member of the Golden State Glendale H.O.G. Chapter and long time supporter of GDA. To make a donation in his honor please visit our In Memory" page and choose the "Memorial" link for the available options.

NOW SHOWING
Learn all about GDA in just minutes!

Two new videos created to introduce viewers to GDA's program and our very special guide dogs are now here to watch. "Just like Any Other Day" is shown to GDA visitors and at meetings and events across the country. Younger audiences will be entertained while learning about our school as they watch "A Walk in the Park". This video was created for our volunteer speakers to show during their presentations to school children. Sit back and enjoy the shows!

New Fundraiser Photos Now In!

We've just posted a ton of new photos from some of recent big fundraiser events. Click on the images below to have a look at all the fun!

28th Annual William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet

GDA Charity Golf Tournament

8th Annual Las Vegas Hawgs for Dogs Ride

Harley Raffle 2009!

Win this Donnie Smith Custom Harley Davidson 2009 FLHX Street Glide! The raffle will be held November 22, 2009 at Guide Dogs of America. (winner need not be present).

-Click the image to see the motorcycle up close-

BUY YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS RIGHT HERE!
The more you buy, the greater your chances of winning!!!
Click here to visit the Motorcycle Raffle page

Custom Motorcycle Winner!

Speaking of motorcycle raffles, the winning raffle ticket for the 2008 custom built motorcycle was pulled at the Annual 28th William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet in Las Vegas on Saturday November 22, 2008. Congratulations to Nash B. Gillis of Gray, Georgia! We just posted some great photos of the Gillis family and friends enjoying their new motorcycle... click on the image below to see them all!

L-R Front is Shannon Gillis, Nash Gillis, Shayd Gillis
L-R Back is Brad Summers (VP LL1034), Robert Barnwell (Pres LL1034) and Alan Williams (DBR Dist 131)

2009 Quilt Raffle!

You can now purchase tickets online for your chance to win this years GDA Quilt Raffle! The full size of the quilt is 93" X 104" and was donated by the Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild. The drawing will be held December 12, 2009 at the Puppy Raiser Christmas Party (winner need not be present). For more information you can contact Gag Granet at (818) 833-6447.

-Click the images to see the quilt up close-

- Back of quilt-

BUY YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS RIGHT HERE!
The more you buy, the greater your chances of winning!!!
Click here to visit the Quilt Raffle page

"PLANNING" TO GIVE TO GDA

In an effort to keep our supporters up-to-date on current issues involving estate planning and planned giving, Guide Dogs of America has added a "Gift Planning" page to our web site. This page offers information about how to "Build Your Gift", receive e-Brochures on topics including gift annuities, year-end giving, estate planning starters, and read informative monthly feature articles on timely topics such as the new charitable IRA legislation, retirement planning, charitable gift annuities, and endowments.

To learn more about the options available to you for planned giving, please click to visit our Gift Planning page.

GDA GIFT SHOP NOW OPEN!

Our brand new web shop featuring official GDA merchandise is now open! We've got t-shirts, sweatshirts, fanny packs, mugs, hats, pins and much more. Plus, all items include free shipping and handling! To visit the new shop, click here.

FEATURED ITEMS:

NEW! 2009 LAPEL PIN
1"x1" Enamel Lapel Pin
$8.00

HAT
Baseball style cap with GDA logo.
$18.00