Pressing business ........... GREYHOUND MINI
VAN STILL NEEDED
I would like to thank all of you that have sent Carl donations towards
the purchase of a replacement greyhound transport van. We are several
thousand dollars short of our goal so every donations truly helps us
out. If you know of an organization that will donate a van or anyone
that is willing to sell a van to Adopt a Greyhound Atlanta at a good
price, please let him know. He can be contacted via e-mail or telephone
(adopt@greyhounds2.org or 770-469-9533). Any assistance you can provide
is greatly appreciated.
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GREYS’LAND RESORT INN
Adopt a Greyhound Atlanta and Greys’land are pleased to announce
we have added new space for your Greyhound(s) (other breeds too!), along
with all of Carl’s love and attention while you’re at work
or traveling far from home.
We now offer:
Bright, airy Greyhound family room with picket fence enclosures open
to a full kitchen
Plenty of fenced-in, outdoor play area for all
Greyhound family room comes complete with a television
Canine movie collection
Comfy pet cots to lounge on
Lots of full-time Greyhounds, Whippets, and Italian Greyhounds to run
and play with your Greyhounds or other breeds
Greys’land also offers very competitive rates at $15/day for one
Greyhound and $10/day for each additional Greyhound/other breed.
Please book early for the upcoming spring and summer, so your Greyhounds
can be living in comfort among their friends while you’re away!
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It's Spring in Northern Georgia. Time once again for all those fun community
events where you can get together with your fellow Greyhound owners
and their hounds and catch up on all the Greyt news
EVENT: ALPHARETTA ARTS STREETFEST
WHEN: 10 am - 6 pm. Saturday, April 19th, and Sunday, April 20th
WHERE: City of Alpharetta on Milton Avenue
WHAT: Alpharetta's annual celebration presenting throughout the streets of downtown historic Alpharetta the work of artists from all over the U.S. There are multiple activities, one of the most popular being the interactive Art in Action booth where children can participate in free painting and paper art projects. There is always plenty of great food, and admission is free. AAGA is usually prominently placed right on the corner near the children's booth. Look for our white tent, or just ask someone where the Greyhounds are.
ADMISSION: Free
FOR MORE INFO: Alpharetta Arts Festival
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EVENT: SNELLVILLE DAYS
WHEN: 9 am - 6 pm. Saturday, May 3rd
10 am - 6pm. Sunday, May 4th
WHERE: T. W. Briscoe Park in Snellville
WHAT: One of AAGA's favorite events, this weekend of free fun for all the family draws crowds from all over the Southeast. The 2008 theme is "A One Time Event That's Lasted 35 Years". Activities include 150 craft and food vendors, a car show, a concert, a parade, and other live entertainment. AAGA's booth is generally just past the entertainment stage.
ADMISSION: Free
FOR MORE INFO: Snellville Days
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The weather is usually ideal at this time of the year, so mark your calendars now and plan to attend. Since everyone is used to seeing AAGA Greyhounds at these events and always looks for them, we like to have a good "presence" throughout the entire two days. Therefore, Carol Rodgers, AAGA's Event Coordinator, will be looking for volunteers to sign up to "work" the schedule of 3-hour shifts (PH: 404-384-2987 / EMAIL: carol@greyhounds2.org). We say "work", but it's not. It's really fun meeting other Greyhound owners and talking to potential adopters about why we love our "45 mph couch potatoes".
We especially urge our brand-new adopters (and we've added a lot of them lately!) to come out and join us. Not only will your Greys enjoy socializing with "old friends", but these events are great opportunities for your whole family to interact with your newest member. And, most rewarding to all of us at AAGA, it gives us a welcome chance to visit with you again and see how well you are all adapting.
Carl Viener
Founder
Adopt a Greyhound Atlanta, Inc.
Tel: 770.469.9533
Cell: 678-431-5022
E-mail: adopt@greyhounds2.org
Web: www.greyhounds2.org
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Realtor for Greyhounds - by Toni Kelly-Long
Dear Greyhound Friends,
I have been "Greyhound owned" for the last 12 years and over these years I have been the proud "Mom" of Freddy, Gene, Dancer, Pop, and currently Wally and May. I volunteer as much time as I can to help out Carl and the Greyhounds whenever possible, but it's always my goal to do more. For this reason, I have set up my own fund-raising program connected to my career in real estate called "REALTOR FOR GREYHOUNDS". My program is as follows:
For each closed transaction that I receive from a Greyhound owner, or anyone they refer to me including:
Listing of a current home for sale
Buyer's Agent with the purchase of a home
Referring to an out-of-town real estate broker
I will contribute 10% of my net commission (after tax) to Adopt A Greyhound Atlanta. The contribution will be made in a lump sum, in December of the same calendar year as the closing occurred. This program will cost you nothing. You'll get the most competitive rates, a Solid Source Realty top producer agent with 18 years experience in Atlanta, and the pleasure of knowing you're helping the Greyhounds. With your business and referrals, this could easily amount to an annual contribution of $5,000.00.
I have a great deal of experience listing homes as a representative to Sellers and also as a Buyer's agent representing people buying homes. I have been a licensed Realtor in Atlanta since 1989 with Prudential Georgia Realtor for 9 years, RE/MAX Greater Atlanta for 8-1/2 years, and I recently joined Solid Source Realty, the fastest growing real estate company in Atlanta.
I look forward to doing business with you and anyone you refer to this win/win/win program. Carl has worked very hard for many years and deserves our support.
So, COME ON!!! Send me some business and let's help rescue more Greyhounds and make Adopt A Greyhound Atlanta and Greys'land a place we can all be proud of.
Toni Kelly-Long
Solid Source Realty
770-475-1130, Ext. 4927 Office
678-428-0166 Cell
tonimkelly@comcast.net email
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New Adopt A Greyhound Shirts are available…
New Adopt A Greyhound Atlanta golf shirts are now available in a wide array of colors and sizes. These are good quality golf shirts with collars and embroidered Adopt A Greyhound Atlanta logos – they look great!!! The price is $25 per shirt. Carl will have shirts available at Meet and Greets. Remember, all the proceeds from these shirts benefit the Greyhounds!!!
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2008 CELEBRATING GREYHOUNDS CALENDARS
The calendars have arrived. Please go to our homepage (www.greyhounds2.org) to place your order. If you would like to save on shipping charges, you can pick your order up from me at our weekly Meet ‘n Greets. The prices are the same as last year: $12.00 and Desk - $15.00 and shipping and handling is $3.00 for the first and $1.00 for each additional calendar.
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Also, keep in mind:
* Greyhound Mini Van Still Needed
* Greys’land Resort Inn Now Available – Book Now For The Upcoming Holiday Season
* Adopt an Elderly Greyhound – You Will Be Rewarded In More Ways Than You Think
* Realtor for Greyhounds – Fund Raising
* New AAGA Golf Shirts Now Available – Fund Raising
* 2008 Celebrating Greyhounds Calendars Are In – Fund Raising
We all look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events or at our weekly Meet ‘n Greets!
Carol
Carol Rodgers
Event Coordinator Adopt a Greyhound Atlanta, Inc.
Cell: 404.384.2987
Tel: 770.469.9533
E-mail: carol@greyhounds2.org
Web: www.greyhounds2.org
Contact Us: Carl Viener...770-469-9533...adopt@greyhounds2.org
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