Guide Dogs of America http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1 Tue, 15 May 2012 18:54:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Michael J. Day Memorial Golf Tournament http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2012/05/michael-j-day-memorial-golf-tournament/ http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2012/05/michael-j-day-memorial-golf-tournament/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 18:44:36 +0000 admindb http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/?p=4813 GDA golf dogThe Michael J. Day Memorial Golf Tournament is one of GDA’s longest running charity golf tournaments.

This year they are celebrating their 28th year of helping provide guide dogs to visually impaired individuals.

The long-standing event will be held Friday, August 24 at the Alameda Municipal Golf Course just outside of Oakland, CA.

This event is limited to a first come-first serve basis and dinner reservations must be made no later than July 27.

Your donation includes golf cart rental, greens fees, prizes, a cocktail party and dinner at the conclusion of the tournament.

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Registration is only $25 per person and includes a t-shirt and lunch.

 
Click here to view the flyer.

To register please contact Earl Tuck at (931) 580-7959
or email him at etuck1998@charter.net

]]> http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2012/05/tennessee-hawgs-for-dogs-poker-run/feed/ 0 Hawgs for Dogs Pancake Breakfast http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2012/05/hawgs-for-dogs-pancake-breakfast/ http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2012/05/hawgs-for-dogs-pancake-breakfast/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 17:21:27 +0000 admindb http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/?p=4779 PancakesWe can’t think of a better way to celebrate Father’s Day than at the West Coast Hawgs for Dogs Pig Out.
This special Pancake Breakfast will be Saturday, June 16 from 8-11am at The Florence in historic downtown Niles (Fremont, CA).

Tickets are only $7 and include pancake breakfast with coffee and juice. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door.

Florence Restaurant
For more info, please call:
(510) 489-7685 / (510) 792-5522
or email:
marons53@aol.com

 

]]> http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2012/05/hawgs-for-dogs-pancake-breakfast/feed/ 0 16th Annual Dave Ritchie Invitational Golf Tournament http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2012/05/16th-annual-dave-ritchie-invitational-golf-tournament/ http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2012/05/16th-annual-dave-ritchie-invitational-golf-tournament/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 16:02:48 +0000 admin http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/?p=4762 Golf TeesGDA would like you to join us at the 16th Annual Dave Ritchie Invitational Golf Tournament.

It will take place on June 9th at Remington Parkview Golf & Country Club in Markham, Ontario.

The day’s events begin with registration at 11:00 am followed by the “shotgun” start at 1:00 pm and closing with dinner at 6:30 pm.

Click here to view the registration and sponsorship application in PDF Format.
Click here to view the registration application in Word Format.
Click here to view the sponsorship application in Word Format.

A Guide Dog surrounded by golf balls
 

For additional information contact
dritchie@iamaw.org

 

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2012 Harley-Davidson
Ultra Classic Motorcycle

$5 per ticket
5 tickets for $20

All proceeds benefit GDA. Raffle will be held November 17, 2012 and the winner need not be present.

Special thanks to Legends Vintage Motorcycles who donated and customized the bike, Henderson Harley Davidson, Russ Wernimont Designs, Klock Werks Custom Cycles, Freedom Performance Exhaust, and Wizards Productions.

To purchase tickets via credit card: (818) 362-5834

Or you may send a check to:

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

profile view of Harley - back to front

profile view of Harley - front to back

 Front of Harley

Flamed tank of Harley

Back of Harley
]]> http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2012/05/harley-davidson-raffle-3/feed/ 0 IAM District W24 Golf Tournament http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2012/05/iam-district-w24-golf-tournament/ http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2012/05/iam-district-w24-golf-tournament/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 15:22:34 +0000 admindb http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/?p=4708 24th Annual IAM District W24 Golf TournamentGolf Ball with Guide Dogs Logo

GDA is honored to be sponsored by so many wonderful organizations and events including the 24th Annual IAM District W24 Golf Tournament on September 10th, 2012.

This event will again be held at Heron Lakes in Portland, on the Great Blue course, which was rated 4 Stars by Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” for 2008/2009.

Participation in the tournament includes green fees, cart rental, practice range, and a bar-b-que lunch following the event.

Prizes will be awarded for K-P’s, Long Drives and a putting contest. Tournament format is a best ball scramble, four-person teams and is limited to only 144 players(36 foursomes).

Download the Flyer (PDF)
Download the Registration Form (PDF)

For more information please contact:
  (503) 238-5550 Dan Sass
  (503) 449-0969 John Hall
  (503) 702-9879 Stacy Breunig

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This event will take place at the Jimmy Clay Golf Course in Austin, Texas.

The cost to participate is only $60/pp and includes a meal ticket. Guide Dog on a golf course
There are also several sponsorship levels available from $250-$1,000. Pre-register to guarantee your tee time!

Click here to view and print the team sign up form.

Click here to view and print the sponsorship information form.
 
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After the Poker Run, stay for the Wild Game Feed!

All registrants will receive a Hawgs for Dogs Bandana and a 2012 ride pin from Guide Dogs of America.

Earn a FREE Hawgs for Dogs T-Shirt by taking pledges from friends, family and businesses to donate to your ride.

Download flyer in PDF format

For more info:
Contact Brian or Luetta Johnson at (402) 580-0910, 435-2114, or 580-3835 or by email at chesapeake612@yahoo.com

 

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All in for Guide Dogs
Hold ‘em Tournament

$100 per person
$2,500 Final Table Pay-Out

Bounty Prize * Lessons Available * Food Chip

Shuttles available from Auburn & Seattle
Limited to the first 100 paid reservations.
Get your check(s) and entry form in as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

Download flyer (PDF)

To obtain entry form(s) contact:
Auburn:
  (253) 886-0036 Ron Coen
  (253) 640-5161 Dave Swan
Everett:
  (206) 304-2800 Christ Louie
  (206) 422-1256 Thong Trang
  (425) 231-4248 Rod Sigvartson
Renton:
  (206) 898-9964 Paul Burton
Seattle:
  (206) 599-9198 Chuck Fromong
or at any other District 751 Union Hall
]]> http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2012/04/hold-em-tournament/feed/ 0 Spring Classic Golf Tournament http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2012/04/spring-classic-golf-tournament/ http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/2012/04/spring-classic-golf-tournament/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:52:34 +0000 admin http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/1/?p=4586 Golf CartLocal Lodge 733 is proud to announce their Seventh Annual Local Lodge 733 Spring Classic Golf Tournament benefitting GDA.

The tournament will be held June 10 at Hidden Lakes Golf Course in Derby, Kansas. The popular event is limited to only 144 players so please register early.

Registration is only $75/pp or $300/team of 4. There are also several sponsorships available for only $1,000 or less.

Click here to view the flyer and the sponsorship application.

5 Guide Dogs on a golf course
 

For additional information contact
Sam Humble @ 676-6345 or
Tim Franta @ 676-7050

 

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