Guide Dogs of America http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:01:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Graduating Class #378 http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/06/graduating-class-378/ http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/06/graduating-class-378/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:11:26 +0000 admin http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/?p=6955 Class 378 graduated on April 21, 2013!

We are proud to introduce Guide Dogs of America graduates, from left: Joy Wolf and Chicago; Chris Sirna and Rosie; Zoila Silbas and JoJo; Karen Lemmon and Sal; Peggy Kohler and Poet; John Vandervort and Chace; Sean Landgraf and Lexy; Dan Kysor and Harry; Ann Sylvia and Hope; and Brian Collins and Gibson. Class 378 instructors from left: Sean Chiles, Mindy Romero, and Steve Burkman.

]]> http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/06/graduating-class-378/feed/ 0 Tennessee Hawgs for Dogs Ride & Poker Run http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/06/tennessee-hawgs-for-dogs-ride-poker-run/ http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/06/tennessee-hawgs-for-dogs-ride-poker-run/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:05:22 +0000 adminrr http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/?p=6949 The IAMAW Local Lodge 1501 invites you to the Tennessee Hawgs for Dogs Ride and Poker Run on July 27th starting at Bumpus Harley-Davidson of Murfreesboro, Rain or Shine!

Proceeds benefitting Guide Dogs of America.

Please check back. More info to come.

]]> http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/06/tennessee-hawgs-for-dogs-ride-poker-run/feed/ 0 Robert Martinez Invitational Golf Tournament http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/06/robert-martinez-invitational-golf-tournament/ http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/06/robert-martinez-invitational-golf-tournament/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:28:13 +0000 adminrr http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/?p=6940 IAM&AW District and Local Lodge 776 Presents Guide Dogs 1st Annual Robert Martinez Invitational Golf Tournament Saturday, August 24th, 8:00AM Shotgun Start at The Resort Golf Club.

Click here for flyer with full details

]]> http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/06/robert-martinez-invitational-golf-tournament/feed/ 0 29th Annual “Michael J. Day” Memorial Golf Tournament http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/06/29th-annual-michael-j-day-memorial-golf-tournament/ http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/06/29th-annual-michael-j-day-memorial-golf-tournament/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:00:05 +0000 adminrr http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/?p=6911 The Machinists’ Union’s 29th Michael J. Day Memorial Annual Guide Dogs of America Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, August 23, 2013 at the Alameda Municipal Golf Course in Alameda, California. Click on documents below for full details.

Click here for the Announcement
Click here for the Invitation
Click here for the Sign-up

]]> http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/06/29th-annual-michael-j-day-memorial-golf-tournament/feed/ 0 Silent Auction at GDA’s Open House! http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/05/silent-auction-at-gdas-open-house/ http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/05/silent-auction-at-gdas-open-house/#comments Fri, 31 May 2013 17:36:53 +0000 adminrr http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/?p=6894 For 65 years, Guide Dogs of America has provided professionally trained guide dogs at no cost to blind men and women. Fundraisers such as the annual Open House Silent Auction are an essential part of this mission. GDA’s Open House is Saturday, June 8. All are invited and admission is free! Gates open at 10:45 a.m. and the Open House Silent Auction closes at 2:30 p.m.

Open House festivities from 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. include GDA campus tours every 30 minutes, raffles, food, and GDA merchandise. Puppy Trials begin at 11 a.m. and Guide Dog Demonstrations start at 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit Guide Dogs of America. Sorry, only working service dogs and puppies-in-training may attend. Please leave your career-changed dogs and pets at home.

13445 Glenoaks Blvd.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 362-5834

To help with your Open House Silent Auction bidding, here is the entire list of incredible offerings! Exciting sports packages, day trips, and vacations are included as well as hundreds of custom gift baskets full of treasures. There are items to delight each and every shopper and your support is greatly appreciated – all proceeds benefit Guide Dogs of America!

Click here for a complete list of Silent Auction items

For more information or questions about the Open House Silent Auction please call Judy Reilly at (818) 833-6437 or jareilly@guidedogsofamerica.org

]]> http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/05/silent-auction-at-gdas-open-house/feed/ 0 5th Annual Nebraska Hawgs for Dawgs Ride and Poker Run http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/05/5th-annual-nebraska-hawgs-for-dogs-ride-and-poker-run/ http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/05/5th-annual-nebraska-hawgs-for-dogs-ride-and-poker-run/#comments Thu, 30 May 2013 16:37:47 +0000 adminrr http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/?p=6876 The Lincoln Nebraska Chapter invites you to the 5th Annual Hawgs for Dawgs Ride and Poker Run on Saturday, July 6th starting at Frontier Harley Davidson between 11AM and 1PM.

All bikes are welcome. Proceeds benefit Guide Dogs of America. For Further Information, contact Brian or Luetta Johnson at: (402) 580-010, 435-2114, or 580-3835

Click here for flyer with full details

]]> http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/05/5th-annual-nebraska-hawgs-for-dogs-ride-and-poker-run/feed/ 0 Help GDA Win “Life Connected Award” http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/05/help-gda-win-%e2%80%9clife-connected-award%e2%80%9d/ http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/05/help-gda-win-%e2%80%9clife-connected-award%e2%80%9d/#comments Tue, 28 May 2013 16:42:58 +0000 adminrr http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/?p=6848 The NBC4 (local Los Angeles TV Station) “Life Connected Award” honors organizations and people who are impacting Los Angeles through extraordinary acts of giving. Please support GDA nominating our organization! Nominees are featured in NBC4 “Life Connected” news segments twice weekly and a “Life Connected” award will be presented later this year. The deadline for nominations is June 14. Please take a few minutes to nominate GDA!

Find all the details at the links:

To read more about the awards visit http://www.nbclosangeles.com/contact-us/community/Vote-for-a-Life-Connected-Hero-207970501.html

To nominate GDA for an award visit https://www.calfund.org/unsungheroes

When you register, use Lorri Bernson as the contact for the organization. LMBernson@guidedogsofamerica.org

]]> http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/05/help-gda-win-%e2%80%9clife-connected-award%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 Harley Davidson Raffle http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/05/harley-davidson-raffle-4/ http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/05/harley-davidson-raffle-4/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 20:14:51 +0000 admin http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/?p=6828 Win This Custom Harley

2013 Harley-Davidson
Road Glide® Motorcycle
Customized by Legends Vintage Motorcycles

$5 per ticket
5 tickets for $20

All proceeds benefit GDA. Raffle will be held November 23, 2013 and the winner need not be present.

Special thanks to Legends Vintage Motorcycles who donated and customized the bike, Henderson Harley Davidson, Klock Werks Kustom Cycles, Fairing Factory USA, RC Components, Freedom Performance Exhaust, Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation, and Wizards Products.

To purchase tickets via credit card: (818) 833-6429

Or you may send a check to:

Guide Dogs of America
Attn: Harley Raffle
13445 Glenoaks Blvd.
Sylmar, CA 91342

profile view of Harley - front to back

profile view of Harley - back to frong

 Front of Harley
Front of Harley
Front Wheel of Harley
]]> http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/05/harley-davidson-raffle-4/feed/ 0 Patty Elizondo, Admissions and Graduate Services/Licensed Instructor http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/05/patty-elizondo-admissions-and-graduate-serviceslicensed-instructor/ http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/05/patty-elizondo-admissions-and-graduate-serviceslicensed-instructor/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 16:40:56 +0000 adminrr http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/05/patty-elizondo-admissions-and-graduate-serviceslicensed-instructor/ Patty Elizondo, Admissions and Graduate Services/Licensed Instructor ]]> http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/05/patty-elizondo-admissions-and-graduate-serviceslicensed-instructor/feed/ 0 Online Silent Auction is here! http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/05/on-line-silent-auction-has-started/ http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2013/05/on-line-silent-auction-has-started/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:12:28 +0000 admin http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/?p=6798 This year’s Online Silent Auction runs May 22 through June 5! The Online Silent Auction is the companion to our Open House Silent Auction that takes place during our annual celebration at Guide Dogs of America’s campus in Sylmar, California. Most of the online items, along with many more, will also be up for bid at Open House on June 8.

We have put some exciting travel and sports packages up for bid online. This will give our supporters from across the country an opportunity to participate in the Silent Auction.

Head over to our online auction site and start bidding! Remember all proceeds come directly to Guide Dogs of America and help us provide loving, professionally trained guide dogs to visually impaired individuals across the U.S. and Canada.

Click here to go to the Online Auction
Puppy in Training in Jacket
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