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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>It is with great pleasure and anticipation we are at this time announcing our <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">largest fundraising effort ever!</B><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We have arranged a fundraising program that will have us very busy the entire month of May!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I have spoken with Nick Milano, the owner of Pet Supplies Plus and he has agreed to partner with us during this time, to raise much needed funds for GPA Indianapolis.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The details of the agreement are as follows.</FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>First of all, EACH <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>of the four store locations will be selling “donation cards” at each register during the entire month of May.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The way this program works is simple. Each customer is asked “would you like to donate $1.00 to support Greyhound Pets of America Indianapolis?” .<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The customer either says <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>yes or no.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We also would like to thank Harding Poorman Group for donating 5,000 of these donation cards to be sold in the stores.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They printed and delivered these cards at no cost to GPA Indianapolis. </FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri>In conjunction with the donation cards we will also be hosting a dog wash at each store in the month of May.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>All proceeds from each dog wash will go directly to GPA Indianapolis that day! All soap,<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>and towels will be provided by Pet Supplies Plus, again at no cost to GPA Indianapolis.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>We will also hold a meet n greet at each store in the month of May.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It is important to point out this breaks down to FOUR SEPARATE events!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It is no surprise that many ,many, many volunteers will be needed for each event!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I know this seems like quite the undertaking, however,<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>this is where we need you most!</FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri>We have been blessed with extremely dedictated volunteers, and it takes an army to move mountains!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Folks this is not an impossible task!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We have four dog washes scheduled in the month of May, one on each side of town!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you have never volunteered before we need you now more than ever!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri>With donations down, and the loss of the flower and patio show, we are $8000.00 less in revenue!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>No one is going to hand us $6,000 - $ 8,000!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We are going to have to work for it!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>And we are going to wash dogs, and sell donation cards, and get these great hounds out there for the public to meet!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We will need folks to wash dogs, escort customers to the wash area, staff the meet n greets and sell those donation cards!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>In the past we have been absolutely amazed by the support and dedication of our volunteers, somehow you are always all there coming together as one dedicated group, when we need you the most!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Folks this is one of the times!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We hope that you will share in our excitement about the month of May,<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>and are willing to volunteer<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>to help at least at the event closest to you!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We need your help and support as we gear up for this massive fundraising effort!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It is my hope to report to you at the end of this fundraiser, that we not only made up the loss but surpassed our goals!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Nick
Milano has been extremely supportive, not only for this fundraiser but as a consistent donor to GPA Indy!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please help us show Nick and his staff that GPA Indianapolis is a great organization with great volunteers, and prove that when we are faced with a challenge, we rise to the occasion, and meet it head on!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Bring your dogs, bring your aprons, bring your smiles, lets all get <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>out there and move mountains (or shitzu’s or great danes??) !!!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We look forward to seeing you all there!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please go to our events page at </FONT><A href="http://www.gpaindy.org/events.html"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>http://www.gpaindy.org/events.html</FONT></A><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>for further
details and addresses for each location!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>All events will run from 11:00 A.M.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>thru 4:00 P.M.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>and the following schedule will apply:</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>May 2,<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Broad Ripple Store</FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>May 9, <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Noblesville Store</FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>May 16, <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Avon Store</FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>May 23, <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Greenwood <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Store </FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri>Check the website for instructions to volunteer!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We look forward to seeing you all there!!!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>On Behalf of The Board,</FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>Michelle Carter</FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>Treasurer</FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>GPA Indianapolis</FONT></DIV></td></tr></table><br>