PFA E-Bulletin, Volume 32 (March 2014)

THANKS TO CHAMPION PETFOODS -- PFA PLATINUM SPONSORS!

As a registered charity, PFA depends on volunteers and independent fundraising activities. Sponsorship partners help us to improve the lives of Regina’s homeless cats. Thank you to Champion Petfoods for their Platinum Sponsorship -- a donation of high quality cat food valued at more than $18,000! Their generous donation clearly demonstrates their commitment to supporting companion animals in need, such as the cats and kittens in PFA’s care. We’re thrilled to welcome Champion Petfoods into the PFA family!


THANKS TO METRO PET MARKET -- PFA SILVER SPONSORS!

Thank you to PFA’s new Silver Sponsor, Metro Pet Market! Their ongoing support for Regina's abandoned cats and dogs have made Metro an invaluable ally in our pet rescue community. We love them to bits and are excited to welcome them into the PFA family!


THANKS TO PFA BRONZE SPONSORS!

Thanks to Karla Piel of Remax Joyce Tourney Realty and Flux CrossFit for signing on as Bronze level corporate partners with PFA! We encourage volunteers who are also local business owners to consider a PFA corporate sponsorship. More information, including sponsorship levels, is available on our website. Contact us at pfasask@gmail.com for more information on how your business can make a difference in our community.



WEDDING FAVOUR PROGRAM

People for Animals has made it easier for happy couples who wish to include Regina’s abandoned kitties in their wedding celebrations! In lieu of traditional wedding favours, couples can make a donation to PFA. PFA provides wedding place cards to inform guests of the thoughtful gesture and issues a tax receipt to the newlyweds in the amount of the donation. Suggested donation amounts are on our website: http://www.pfasask.com/2014/03/wedding-favours.html


PFA IN THE NEWS

PFA is featured on the University of Regina Journalism School’s website. Thank you to Sandra Klarer, who provided an interview and ride-along opportunity to the student journalist. http://www.jschool.ca/index.php/news/local/1078-city-is-crazy-with-cats


2014 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – APRIL 5

The 2014 PFA Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, April 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the United Way of Regina (1440 Scarth St.) You must have already purchased a 2014 membership in order to vote at the AGM. Materials will be posted to the PFA website in advance. More info to come soon!


CALL FOR INTEREST – SECRETARY, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Are you organized? Good at taking notes? Interested in learning about non-profit governance? Like hanging out with super cool cat people? If so, serving as Secretary on the PFA 2014-15 Board of Directors could be for you! Review the job description and email us your qualifications at pfasask@gmail.com. http://www.pfasask.com/2012/06/secretary.html


FURRY FRIDAY

The generous folks at Imagination Ink have created Furry Friday - a billboard ad outside of their offices that features cats available for adoption. Every second Friday, they’ll feature at PFA cat. You can see the billboard in front of Imagination Ink at 1801 E. Turvey Road or on their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ImaginationInk


CALL FOR INTEREST – VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR

Do you love people (almost as much as you love cats)? Are you good at matching people’s skills and interests with available opportunities? PFA is seeking a volunteer to fill the role of Volunteer Co-ordinator. In this role, you’ll be responsible for duties related to PFA’s volunteer base, including assisting the board with volunteer recruitment, placement and retention, distributing and collecting signed code of ethics agreements. Review the volunteer profile and email us at pfasask@gmail.com.
http://www.pfasask.com/2013/10/volunteer-coordinator.html


NEW CENTRAL DROP-OFF LOCATION FOR DONATIONS

Animal rescue can be an expensive endeavor and People for Animals is funded solely through donations and sponsorships. Fortunately, many generous and compassionate people want to help PFA in its mission to rescue and care for Regina’s abandoned kitties. In addition to financial donations, PFA accepts the gifts-in-kind listed on our website. If you have something to donate, drop-offs can be made at 167 Bothwell Crescent day or night. Be sure to leave your items in the backyard, clear of the driveway. If you require a receipt, write your name, phone number and mailing address on a note inside a plastic lunch bag attached to your donation. We’ll contact you if we require more information. Rest assured that your donation will be put to good use by PFA!
http://www.pfasask.com/2012/03/wishlist-for-gifts-in-kind.html


CALL FOR INTEREST – CO-CHAIR, FUNDRAISING AND MEMBERSHIP

PFA is seeking a co-chair for our Fundraising and Membership Committee. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic about co-ordinating fundraising and membership efforts for the organization. Even if you don’t consider yourself a superstar fundraiser, the knowledge and practice you’ll gain in this role will convince you otherwise. Review the volunteer profile and email us at pfasask@gmail.com. http://www.pfasask.com/2012/06/officer-fundraising.html


UPCOMING ADOPTION EVENTS

Thanks to our kind friends at the Northgate Mall and Imagination Ink, PFA will be having regular adoption events at the Northgate Mall. Our first one will be Friday, April 4. We also have another adoption event scheduled for Pet Valu on Friday, April 11. Check the PFA Facebook page or Twitter handle for exact times.