GUIDE DOGS OF AMERICA: Guide dogs for the blind

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THE SPRING 2008 NEWSLETTER HAS ARRIVED!

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May 18 (Sunday)
5th Annual Motorcycle
"Ride For Guides"
Sylmar, CA

Last years ride had almost 500 riders in attendance and we're hoping that this year's Ride will be even more successful!

Please join us on this very fun, puppy-filled event, with raffles, lunch, and lots more! Ride begins and ends at GDA. Click here to download the flyer/entry form so you can register now and take advantage of early entry savings and bonus! Help us get the word out and pass it along to anyone you know that loves to ride. For more information contact Lorri Bernson at (818) 833-6431.

Win the New Custom Donnie Smith
Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide!

Proceeds from this raffle will go to Guide Dogs of America.

Animated image showing various view of the Harley
(Stylish dude on bike not included!)

Details: Stretched gas tank, stretched front & rear fender with molded in license plate holder, stretched saddle bags, custom seat, custom paint by Paint Works, graphics by Krazy Kolors, 180 rear tire, 18" custom wheels, Freedom Performance exhaust, IAM Derby cover & GDA timing cover by Chesapeake Performance Inc.

Raffle to be held November 22, 2008. Winner need not be present. Winner will be responsible for all Transportation, Tax and Title costs. Must be over 18 years of age.

To Purchase Raffle Tickets:
Call (818) 833-6421 or order online below.
Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20.

To buy 1 ticket:
Enter your phone number below then click "Buy Now"

To buy 5 tickets:
Enter your phone number below then click "Buy Now"

See the bike in person at these upcoming events:
Apr 25-27 Leesburg Bike Fest – Leesburg, FL
May 1-4 Thunder Beach Spring Rally – Panama City, FL
May 18 Ride for Guides at Guide Dogs of America, Sylmar, CA
May 23-26 Red River Rally – Red River, NM
May 31 Ride for Guides – Daleville, AL

Special Thanks to those who contributed toward this project: Donnie Smith Custom Cycle Inc. - Twin Cities Harley-Davidson Inc. - Freedom Performance Exhaust - SE Powder Coating Inc. - House of Kolor - Klock Werks - Cycle Vision - Krazy Kolors - Paint Works - Avon Tire - LeMans Seats - Chesapeake Performance Inc.

Project: Top Shelf
Ohio Event To Benefit GDA

The idea for a different type of fundraising event came from John Bell of Bell's House of Tobacco. PROJECT: TOP SHELF grew from that idea to include a restaurant (Jags in West Chester, Ohio) and an evening of camaraderie to raise money for GDA. This is the first time that an event of this type has been done to benefit GDA!

PROJECT: TOP SHELF promises to be a great evening to enjoy the company of fellow aficionados; fine cigars, great food, libations and raise money to help the visually impaired. The event is limited to the first 50 tickets purchased for a $300.00 donation. Please visit our Project: Top Shelf page for more information and to purchase your tickets.

2008 Quilt Raffle now open!

For our 60th Anniversary in 2008 the Orange County Quilt Guild members worked their creative handiwork from a pattern by Jane Tenorio-Coscarelli (with her permission) and made TWO quilts for Guide Dogs of America. The OC Quilters donated these treasured works to GDA with the hope to raise $5,000 or more for this charity!

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To Purchase Quilt Raffle Tickets:
Call (818) 362-6429 or order online below.
You can also mail in your donation to GDA at:
Attn: Quilt Raffle: 13445 Glenoaks Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342
Include with your name, address & phone number!

Tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10.

To buy 1 ticket:
Enter your phone number below then click "Buy Now"

To buy 6 tickets:
Enter your phone number below then click "Buy Now"

The drawing will be held at the GDA December puppy meeting on December 13th and the TWO winners do not need to be present. Good Luck!

JOB OPENINGS

Licensed Veterinarian

F/T or P/T veterinarian to start immediately at established Sylmar based guide dog school. Benefits include medical insurance, pension, 403b, vacation and continuing education. Well equipped clinic, computerized and highly trained staff - a joy to work with. Salary commensurate with experience. Email resumes to or fax (818) 833-6424.

Veterinarian Technician

Looking for RVT to work full or part-time starting immediately. Guide Dogs of America has been established for 60 years and has a well-equipped, computerized clinic. Benefits include medical insurance, pension, 403b, vacation and continuing education. Salary based on experience. Email resumes to or fax (818) 833-6424.

Photograph of a man walking down a path with the aid of a guide dog. Licensed or Certified Guide Dog Instructors

We are looking for good team players with excellent communication skills. Good people and dog skills are a must. Flexible schedule and some travel. Excellent physical condition, good DMV record and insurable, able to get a class "B" drivers license. Compensation commensurate on experience. Great Benefits! Please email your resume to email: or fax (818) 833-6424.

MEMORIAL & DEDICATION WALL
-BUILDING GDA'S FUTURE TILE BY TILE-

Memorial and Dedication Wall

Your personalized space on GDA's Dedication Wall will help support new projects and existing programs at the school!

In honor of Guide Dogs of America's 60th Anniversary, we have set a goal to complete the tiling of our Dedication and Memorial Walls. By personalizing a space on our existing wall, you will be helping to support new projects as well as current programs at the school, which include continuing to build our breeding program, funding off-campus emergency veterinary treatments, and making kennel improvements. Your lasting tribute can be personalized with your name, your pet's name, special dedication and/or memorial etched on tile. We encourage you to make your contribution to the future of GDA and help us meet our goal of completing these walls during this special anniversary year.

For more information or to place your order, click here...

Partner's Awards Dinner Coming Soon!

The 3rd Annual Partner's Awards Dinner & 60th Anniversary Celebration will take place September 27, 2008 at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. We'll have more info for you soon, in the meantime be sure to save the date!

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:

2008 LAPEL PIN
Celebrating 60 years!
1"x1" Enamel Lapel Pin
$8.00

2003-2007 LAPEL PINS
GDA Collector's Set (5 Pins)
1"x1" Enamel Lapel Pins
$35.00 per set