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“THE
BIG JUMP”
WITH ANNE EVERETT - MAY 9TH &
10TH, 2010
LOCATION – ALDERGROVE BC
The transition from Junior to
Senior/Master hunter level work
is a huge one for dogs and
handlers alike. In order to
make the “big jump” you and your
dog must master a large number
of new concepts. These concepts
include:
- Marking -
double and
triple marking
scenarios,
delayed and
diversion marks.
- Dealing with
scent, poison
birds and dry
shots Honouring
and steadiness
- Blinds –
successful
training for
land and water
blinds Handler
- Training –
how to analyze
and run various
marking and
handling tests
The objective of this
workshop is to assist you in
putting together a training plan
that will enable you and your
dog to successfully take part in
Senior and Master level tests.
The plan includes a number of
drills that will advance your
dog’s handling and marking
skills, as well as a program to
improve your handling of your
dog in training and at hunt
tests.
Anne Everett owns and
operates Heads Up Kennels in
Merville, BC, where she trains
and breeds working Golden
Retrievers. Anne has earned over
100 Master passes on 12
different dogs, 6 WCX titles, 6
UKC HRCH's, 6 UKC UH’s, as well
as Qualifying field trial wins
and Open placements with her
dogs.. She has titled 4 Grand
Master Hunters in Canada, as
well as 10 Master Hunters and a
number of Junior and Senior
dogs. Anne is a licensed WCX,
hunt test and field trial judge
in Canada. Anne has also earned
CKC OTCH titles on two dogs and
has numerous High In Trials in
the Obedience Ring. She earned
the first OTCH-MH title
combination on a Golden
Retriever in Canada.
The workshop will be held at
TNT Kennels, Aldergrove, BC from
9 – 5 pm Saturday and Sunday,
May 8/9, 2010. Participants
will be limited to 15 working
handlers. The cost for the
workshop is $200 (one dog per
handler). Registration will
close when spaces are
filled. Spectators are welcome
and the cost for a spectator
spot is $125.
For further information,
please contact Christine Kobler:
604-846-4840 or email her at redgold@shaw.ca
Lunch
is included with your seminar
registration !!
THIS SEMINAR IS BEING
HELD TO SUPPORT SMILING BLUE
SKIES
www.smilingblueskies.com
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2009 Walks for
Canine Cancer Walks |
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Calgary Walk
Information
Glenmore
Park North (Snowy Owl
Shelter)
7305 24th St.
S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
Sunday, May 3, 2009
11am registration, 12pm walk |
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Burlington Walk
Information
Beachway Park (at
the Pump House)
Lakeshore Road
Burlington, Ontario
Sunday, June 14, 2009
9am registration, 10am walk |
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Gravenhurst Walk
Information
The Muskoka Wharf
821 Bay Street
Gravenhurst,
Ontario
Saturday, July
4, 2009
12pm registration, 1pm walk |
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Montreal Walk
Information
Le Parc de la
Nature de Laval
901 Park Avenue
(avenue du Parc), Laval, Quebec
Montréal,
Québec
Sunday, August
30, 2009
Lundi, le 30 aout 2009
10 am registration, 11am walk
(Dimanche, le 10 août, 2008 -
10am enregistrement, 11am
promenade) |
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"Luke's Legacy"
Best Friends Walk
Simms Park
489 Old Island
Highway
Courtenay, BC
Sunday, October
25, 2009
10 am registration, 11am walk
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Woofstock 2009
June
13th and 14th, 2009, from 10:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day.
Woofstock
is the largest outdoor festival
for dogs, and the people who
live with them. Quirky and fun,
Woofstock offers festive
entertainment and consumer shows
which will take place in their
exciting new and larger
location, in historic St.
Lawrence Market, in Toronto.
The St. Lawrence Market
neighbourhood is located at
Front Street East and Jarvis
Street.
For further information or to
help out, please call
416-234-9663
Check out
www.woofstock.ca/ |
"COMPARATIVE CANCER RESEARCH: OF MICE AND MEN (AND CATS AND DOGS) . . . "
You are cordially invited to join us for a free "Talk About Cancer"
"Comparative Cancer Research: Of Mice and Men (and Cats and Dogs)
Thursday, March 5th, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Royal Canadian Institute for the Advancement of Science; Noel Ryan Auditorium
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga
Map: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/centrallibrary
Come and hear Brenda Coomber, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, and Co-Director, University of Guelph Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation, and Paul Woods, D.V.M., M.Sc., Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine, Oncology), Department of Clinical Studies at the Ontario Veterinary College, and Co-Director, University of Guelph Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation, as they present an overview of some of the recent advances in cancer discovery and the limitations in translating research from mouse to man. Naturally occurring tumours in cats and dogs are often very similar to human disease, and are therefore a superior model for cancer. The University of Guelph Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation works to maximize our understanding of cancer in both people and pets, providing a unique opportunity for improved prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer.
Royal Canadian Institute for the Advancement of Science
Toronto, Ontario
www.royalcanadianinstitute.org
Email: royalcanadianinstitute@sympatico.ca
A NOTE FROM JUDY JOHNSTON
Hello Everyone:
I haven't seen many of you since the famous 1st Annual Janice Gunn Seminar that snowy blustery weekend last December. Yikes! Wasn't that a time?? Some wonderful memories, not all of them related to the weather.
The 2nd Annual Seminar is around the corner, so I wanted to let all of you know about our plans thus far. The Seminar will once again be hosted by the Forbidden Plateau Obedience and Tracking Club, working side by side with Smiling Blue Skies. We made a wonderful pair last time and are ready to do an encore! The location of the seminar will be the same one as last time. For those of you who did not attend, it was held at Nanoose Place. The address is 2825 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island. The dates are scheduled for April 4th and 5th 2009. There will be 18 working spots available this year, and unlimited spectator spots. The seminar will be geared toward competition obedience handlers and trainers of all levels. This notice is a preliminary one, just to keep you in the loop. An official notice with much more detail will be sent out some time in October. For now, I have been receiving many requests for information, so I thought it was time to send out the bare essentials of information.
Working spots will be given out on a first come first serve basis, with priority being given to Forbidden Plateau Obedience and Tracking Club members and those who held working spots last year. All I need for now is notice from you that you are interested. I will keep track of those who notify me in the order those notices come in. The list will be made accordingly. I have not as yet figured out what the cost will be, so no money need be sent. We will be attempting to keep the cost in line with last year's , allowing for increased costs in hall rental, etc., as best we can. For those of you who did not attend, the cost last year was $ 150 for a working spot and $70 for a spectator spot.
The goal of the seminar will be the same as last year's . . . along with benefiting from Janice's incredible skills with training us to train our dogs, we will once again be donating all profits that come from this seminar to the Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund and to Breast Cancer. Once again, the profits will be split between the two organizations equally. We will have door prizes, gifts, and a silent auction table. Anyone who would like to make a donation to the table, we truly welcome your support and generosity. It was largely through the kindness of those who put items in the silent auction last year that we were able to raise over $3,000 in donations last year. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could top that amount this year??
IF you feel you are interested in attending the April seminar, please send me a quick email. judyatandrew@shaw.ca I will put you on the list. Please do so prior to October 31st, 2008. After that date, I will be opening the working spots that remain to anyone else who I receive notice from that would like a spot. When you notify me, please tell me if you want a working spot or a spectator spot. Also, if you request a working spot, please also let me know if you would like a spectator spot should all the working spots be taken.
I will now add a bit of information for those of you who have not attended last year's seminar, to give you an idea of where our goal came from, of donating profits to these two cancer research funds.
Some of you know me. Many do not. I am Judy Johnston and have been a member of the forbidden Plateau Obedience and Tracking Club for the last 5 years. January of 2007 I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. The surgery was on March 2nd and the chemotherapy treatment began in April and continued until June 2008. I have attended several Janice Gunn seminars in the past. One of my favorites was her Summer Camp in 2006. I was to attend the Summer Camp again in 2007, in August. The chemo treatment prevented me from being able to attend. Janice had been incredibly supportive of me throughout my treatment. When she heard that I would not be able to attend Camp, and knew how disappointed I was with this turn of events, her response was . . ."If you can't come to me, I'll come to you! " Such a friend! Janice would like to see all profits from these seminars go to cancer research. We will be splitting any profits equally between Breast Cancer Research and Smiling Blue Skies. Cancer research is near and dear to Janice. One of her Goldens, Echo, successfully battled cancer in 2007, thanks largely to the help and guidance given through Smiling Blue Skies.
For those of you unfamiliar with Smiling Blue Skies, please take a moment out and click on this link.
http://www.smilingblueskies.com
Please explore the entire website. If you click on the Events link on the left hand side, and scroll to the bottom of that page, you will find a slide show of last year's seminar. Smiling Blue Skies is a wonderful foundation, dedicated to research on this disease of cancer that has unfortunately touched so many of our furry friends lives. Smiling Blue Skies is also helping to build Canada's very first comprehensive cancer centre for companion animals, the Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation.
There you have it . . . how this seminar and fund raiser came to be.
Thank you for your interest. Hope to see you in April.
Judy Johnston
judyatandrew@shaw.ca
Love/Avon Army of Women is a charitable services fund of the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, 1 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your support will enable them to recruit one million women to sign up on to the Love/Avon Army of Women and participate in simple but vital breast cancer research. The Army of Women will expand breast cancer prevention research in new directions ~ moving us beyond a cure, to understanding what causes breast cancer and how to stop it one and for all.
To My Friends & Family,
As we near the beginning of a new year, I would like to share my wish for our future, and ask that you join me in helping to make it happen. It is rare for me to send a mass emailing, but this is a message that I believe should reach as many people as possible, so please forgive my use of blind copies (and you have my permission and request to forward).
While many of you know of my impassioned fight against canine cancer, I never forget that cancer is also the second leading cause of death in humans. Although it has been over thirty years since President Nixon declared "war on cancer," 1 in 4 of us will still die from cancer. So as important as the advances since that time have been, there is still much more to do. And that's where you come in -- and no, I am not asking for money.
One of the factors that frequently limits scientists' ability to study cancer is difficulty in recruiting people to participate. To address this need, a wonderful collaboration between the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation and the Avon Foundation has embarked on a project called the Army of Women, with the goal of recruiting one million women to participate in cancer research. The primary goal of this project is to move beyond searching for cures to focus on prevention. While this project is aimed specifically at breast cancer, the information learned will undoubtedly move the whole field of cancer prevention forward.
The Army of Women project asks women to sign up by providing some very basic information such as email, phone number, address, and age, but they do not ask for any specific participation commitments. Once a person is signed up, they will receive periodic emails informing them of studies that are recruiting participants. These studies may be as simple as questionnaires about dietary and exercise habits, or may include other kinds of medical history and lifestyle considerations. Some studies may go further and request blood samples or other personal participation. But there is NEVER any pressure to participate, so please don't be hesitant to sign up -- you will not be asked to do anything you don't want to do. You will decide what you want to do or don't want to do, and can respond or not as you wish.
The Army of Women needs volunteers with all backgrounds -- those who have never had any cancer and those who have; those who have a family history and those who do not; those with no risk factors and those with known risk factors; all ages and all ethnic groups. In a word, they need everyone. If we want them to help us, we have to help them. And although the men in our life cannot sign up, it is very likely that they will benefit from these research projects too because factors involved in cancer prevention can often be generalized. (And that means that maybe our dogs will benefit too.)
So...thank you for letting me share my wish with you, and for considering this request. If you would like to learn more, or to sign up, please go to http://www.armyofwomen.org/ I would also be happy to talk with anyone personally about this.
Best,
Rhonda Hovan
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2008 Smiling Blue Skies Walks for Canine Cancer
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Look around you. Take a good look. One out of three dogs, whether
pure breed or mixed breed, will be diagnosed with cancer at some point
in their lives. One out of three people will be diagnosed with cancer
at some point in their lives. Most recently, in "MORE" magazine,
which is devoted to stories profiling women over 40, contained a full
page ad with one message in heavy bold script and it said, that one
out of three women will be diagnosed with cancer.
Cancer touches us all. Look around you. We have all had a family
member, a friend, a colleague, face cancer. Cancer doesn't bother to
knock on the door. It barges right in.
It knocked on Heather and Doug Wilson's door early last year,when
their beloved German Shepherd, Luke was diagnosed with cancer, and six
weeks after the diagnosis, Luke died at home, surrounded by the family
he loved so much and his teddy.
Heather's heart break, after losing her soul dog, along with a special
story I will share with you now, provided the impetus to Heather and
Doug, to step up to the plate, and help to change the face of cancer,
on behalf of each of us here today.
Two days after Luke's death, a robin showed up at Heather's living
room window and started knocking on the glass. The bird stayed put
even when Heather opened the window. After some time it left, only to
return the following day. After repeated visits, Heather mentioned
the "silly bird" to a friend who suggested it might be Luke telling
her that he's okay. So the next day, Heather started talking to the
bird and telling "Luke" how much she missed him. The robin returned
for 12 straight days until Heather brought out Luke's teddy bear, to
show that she had "got the message." After a few moments the robin
flew away and did not return for some time. One evening a few weeks
later, Heather was feeling particularly down and missing her "soul
dog." The bird came back the following morning and lifted Heather's
spirits. The robin has not returned since.
I would like to leave you with this piece, so poignantly written by
Robert Fulgum, that first appeared in the "Kansas City Times" in
1986. I think that each of us can learn a valuable lesson from these
simple words, that Smiling Blue Skies' Suzi used to read at the end of
each of her workshops.
ALL I EVER REALLY NEEDED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN
Most of what I really need to know about how to live, and what to do
and how to to be, I learned in kindergarten.
Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain but there in
the sandbox at nursery school.
These are things I learned: Share everything. Play fair. Don't hit
people. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own
mess. Don't take things that aren't yours. Say you're sorry when you
hurt somebody. Wash your hands before you eat. Flush. Warm cookies
and cold milk are good for you. Live a balanced life. Learn some and
and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work
every day some. Take a nap every afternoon.
When you go out into the world, watch for traffic, hold hands and
stick together. Be aware of wonder. Remember the little seed in the
plastic cup. The roots go down and the plant goes up and nobody
really knows how or why, but we are all like that.
Goldfish and hamsters and white mice and even the little seed in the
plastic cup -- they all die. So do we.
And then remember the book about Dick and Jane and the first word you
learned, the biggest word of all: LOOK.
Everything you need to know is in there somewhere. The golden rule
and love and basic sanitation. Ecology and politics and sane living.
Think of what a better world it would be if we all -- the whole world
-- had cookies and milk about 3 o'clock every afternoon and then lay
down with our blankets for a nap.
Or if we had a basic policy in our nation and in other nations to
always put things back where we found them and cleaned up our own
messes.
And it is still true, no matter how old you are, when you go out into
the world, it is best to hold hands and stick together.
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45 Cranfield Road, Unit 5, East York
(416) 690-1077 • tania@caninewellness.com
Canine Wellness Games
July 20th 2008, 9:00 a.m.
We are pleased to announce that this year, our title sponsor is Sashas™, a product that reduces pain and
inflammation, and protects joints from breakdown associated with arthritis and other inflammatory cartilage conditions.
Canine Wellness Centre is hosting the 2008 Canine Wellness Games (formerly Canine Special Olympics) on July 20th, 2008,
at the Canine Wellness Centre in East York, Toronto. This year, we anticipate participation to exceed 250 dogs and owners, and our
goal this year is to ensure that all dog owners can share and enjoy the many abilities of their treasured pets, by providing owners and
their pets an interactive experience, learning about the many sports and organizations that support canines of all abilities.
Wellness begins with a healthy lifestyle including nutrition and exercise, so come and join in on the fun.
Canine Wellness will be relying on a group of volunteers, sponsors and vendors, who share a love of dogs and a healthy lifestyle.
As we have a “not for profit” mandate for this event, entrance is free; however, donations would be greatly appreciated and will be
donated to The Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund ®, part of the University of Guelph's Pet Trust, a charitable foundation
that provides research and treatment facilities for the many dogs who suffer from various forms of cancer.
A portion of the proceeds, will be will be allocated to the “Rehab for Rescues Fund” to provide rehabilitation for dogs in need.
If you are interested in sponsoring, volunteering or being a vendor, please contact tania@caninewellness.com
Events begin at: 9:00 a.m., rain or shine.
“Paws for All Abilities” will showcase your canines’ artistic abilities on our giant outdoor canvas.
Experience swimming with your pet, in our supervised pool.
Try your "paws" at agility, in our competition agility ring.
"Ask the Vet" will be available all day.
Have you ever wanted to see if your dog can join Canada's top therapy dog association?
This is your chance to participate in a "Therapy Dogs of Canada" mini-test to see what it is all about.
Learn about acupuncture from Secord Animal Hospital's Dr Rona Sherebrin.
Monica Segal, who is certified in animal health care from the University of Guelph, will be discussing how balanced nutrition and
supplementation can support the health and well being of your active or aging canine. There will be a question and answer period,
and her breed specific feeding booklets, and her book, "Optimal Nutrition," will be available for sale at this event.
Learn about "Sasha’s Blend" and the Importance of joint supplementation.
Take part in a Canine Wheelchair Race, sponsored by Eddies Wheels.
If you are interested in participating in this televised event, please contact tania@caninewellness.com
Learn about chiropractic care from Woodcock Veterinary Clinic's Dr. Leslie Woodcock.
Dog Guides of Canada will show you why they are so amazing!
Watch a Police Dog K-9 Unit demonstration.
Don't miss our Auction & Raffle, and Silent Auction for items valued over $200.
We will have lots of prizes and gifts for everyone!
Mark your calendars!
There are going to be 2 walks for canine cancer on
the island, on October 5th and October 26th, 2008.
The Smiling Blue Skies ® Cancer Fund is joining forces with Luke's Legacy (Broomacres German Shepherds),
for this very special event.
Times and locations coming soon!!
Luke, a German Shepherd, was not yet six years old when cancer stole him from Heather and her husband, Doug, and their family.
Last year, Heather held her first "Best Friends" Walk with 47 people and 50 dogs.
They raised $2,000!!
All proceeds from this joint venture will be earmarked for canine cancer research, through OVC's Pet Trust.
Smiling Blue Skies ® is very proud to support "Luke's Legacy."
Together, we are stronger.
Together, we can take an even bigger bite out of cancer.
Together, we are supporting precious pets and people!
Smiling Blue Skies has raised $200,000 for canine cancer treatment and research,
and the building of Canada's first cancer centre for companion animals.
. . . Stay tuned for more information . . .
Best Wishes,
Suzi & Heather
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suzib@smilingblueskies.com
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
www.smilingblueskies.com
Founder of The Smiling Blue Skies ® Cancer Fund
"The Smiling Blue Skies ® Cancer Resource Centre"
Recipient of the 2004/2007 GRCC Silmaril Kennel Trophy,
for the Human/Animal Bond
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SMILING BLUE SKIES AND BREAST CANCER
JOINED FORCES
FOR A JANICE GUNN SEMINAR
AND CANCER FUNDRAISING WEEKEND
Total Raised for the Weekend $1582.74!
JOIN US FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL SMILING BLUE SKIES AND BREAST CANCER
FUNDRAISING WEEKEND, WITH ANOTHER FABULOUS JANICE GUNN OBEDIENCE SEMINAR.
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FORBIDDEN PLATEAU DOG OBEDIENCE AND TRACKING CLUB. THIS PROMISES TO BE A WEEKEND YOU WILL NEVER FORGET!
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AND YOUR DOG ON APRIL 4TH AND APRIL 5TH, 2009
IN BEAUTIFUL NANOOSE BAY, ON VANCOUVER ISLAND.
PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE FOR FUTURE DETAILS!
SMILING BLUE SKIES AND BREAST CANCER JOINED FORCES
FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL JANICE GUNN OBEDIENCE SEMINAR
AND CANCER FUNDRAISING WEEKEND ON DECEMBER 1ST AND 2ND, 2007.
THANKS TO YOU, WE RAISED $1582.74 FOR
SMILING BLUE SKIES!
THANKS TO YOU, LOTS OF MONEY WAS RAISED FOR BREAST CANCER TOO! 
Barb, Judy, Joanne, Suzi, Janice, Kathy, and Lesley
Many thanks to Arlene and Nicole for capturing the joy of our very special weekend together.
 
Janice Gunn Seminar & Cancer Fund Raising Weekend
December 1 & 2, 2007 at Nanoose Place, 2825 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay.Eighteen working spots, as well as unlimited spectator spots are available. Times will be posted prior to the event.
Working spots will cost $ 150
Spectator spots will cost $ 70
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West Coast Canine Life
donated 100% of their sales from of their products over
the seminar weekend to Smiling Blue Skies and Breast Cancer Research.
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Some of you know me. Many do not. I am Judy Johnston & have been a member of the Forbidden Plateau Obedience & Tracking Club for the last 4 years. This January I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. The surgery was on March 2nd & the Chemotherapy treatment began in April & will continue until July 2008. I have attended several Janice Gunn seminars in the past. One of my favorites was her Summer Camp in 2006. I was to attend this year’s Summer Camp in August. The Chemotherapy treatment is preventing me from being able to attend. Janice has been incredibly supportive of me throughout my treatment. When she heard that I would not be able to attend Camp this summer, & knew how disappointed I was with this turn of events, her response was…. “If you can’t come to me, I’ll come to you!! “ Such a friend! Janice has proposed that I put out an invitation to all the Island Clubs for this event. Janice would like to see all profits from this seminar go to Cancer Research. We will be splitting any profits equally between Breast Cancer Research, & Smiling Blue Skies. Cancer research is near & dear to Janice. One of her Goldens, Echo, successfully battled cancer this past year. It seems unfortunate, but cancer is on the increase, both to the canine population as well as to our own. We all seem to know someone fighting the fight, be they human or animal.
We would like to propose the following to you. Please contact your club members. Tell them of this event. Ask that individuals notify you if they would like a working spot or a spectator spot no later than September 30th. If more than 18 people want a working spot, all interested participants will be entered in a draw. The 18 successful winners will be notified by the end of October. Please have interested participants indicate if they wish a spectator spot should they not be successful in winning a working spot.
Janice is going to make a donation of free training. This will be entered as either a raffle or silent auction. We are hoping that each club might care to make some type of donation as well. Various things could happen. Your club might decide to put together a basket to be offered in the raffle/silent auction. Your club might decide to make a financial donation. Individual members of your club, either those attending the seminar or those not able to, might choose to make their own personal donation. Any & all proceeds will be given equally to the Breast Cancer Foundation & Smiling Blue Skies.
Janice, Teresa Myrfield & I would love to see a large turnout for this event. It is so seldom that we are able to visit with other Island Club members. We hope to make this a social event as well as a training event. We also hope to have an enthusiastic turnout so we can help make a difference to this disease which seems to be touching all our lives. It is a wonderful opportunity to help those involved Fight the Good Fight by donating to Cancer Research.
Once participants have been notified they have a working spot, a questionnaire will be sent out to each participant to find out what it is they would like to work on during their time slot. Janice also plans on some small group exercises. These questionnaires will be going out early in November.
If the working spots end up in a draw situation, the winners will be notified by the end of October. Payment in full is required by November 15th. If you fail to mail in your payment by the deadline, the first person in line on the waiting list will be offered your spot. Spectator spots may submit payment at their convenience, but we would also appreciate your payment by November 15th,
Stay tuned for news about
more Smiling Blue Skies Events.
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