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🐾🏌️♂️ Tee Off for Pups: Canine Companions AZ Golf Classic! All my founders and fellow entrepreneurs! On October 28th, we’re taking over the Whirlwind Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona for the Canine Companions® Valley of the Sun Golf Classic. Good news—it won’t be 100 degrees! Here is the link: https://lnkd.in/g7ZBYtwG As many of you know, Michelle Kreutzberg-Martinez and I are deeply committed to Canine Companions®, from puppy raising to seeing these super pups in action. It's a journey that’s shown us the incredible ways these service dogs transform lives. Why should you join us? ↳Scottsdale Golf: No need to elaborate; plus, the weather’s just perfect this time of year. ↳Fabulous Prizes & Fun: Expect a day packed with excitement and unexpected surprises. ↳Network and Connect: Rub shoulders with great folks who share your enthusiasm for a good cause. ↳Support a Life-Changing Cause: Help us change lives, one paw at a time. Can’t make it on the 28th? We’re also on the lookout for more puppy raisers nationwide and event sponsors. Want to contribute to a great cause (and score some puppy cuddles)? This is your shot. This cause hits close to home for us, and the impact these dogs have is nothing short of miraculous—from providing emergency aid to everyday support, these aren't just pets; they’re life-savers. Join us—whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just in it for the vibes and the cause. We’re aiming for a full house, so slide into my DM to get involved or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Stay tuned as I share more about Canine Companions and our incredible journey with these heroic animals. Please share or comment below if you know someone who'd be interested!

There are plenty of ways to celebrate Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day, but the most popular tradition is definitely making and enjoying pancakes. Here's how you can make the most of this delicious holiday: 1. Pancake Breakfast: Kickstart your day with a scrumptious pancake breakfast. You can choose between traditional thin crepe-style pancakes or fluffy American-style pancakes, depending on your taste buds. 2. Pancake Toppings: Let your creativity run wild with your pancake toppings. You can go for classic options like maple syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, and chocolate chips. If you're feeling adventurous, try savoury pancakes with ingredients like cheese and bacon. 3. Pancake Parties: Gather your friends and family for a pancake party or potluck. Each person can bring their favourite pancake toppings, and you can even have a friendly competition to see who can make the most impressive stack of pancakes! 4. Charity Pancake Races: In certain areas, you might come across charity pancake races where participants race while flipping pancakes in a frying pan. It's a quirky and enjoyable tradition that also supports a good cause. 5. Attend Church Services: Many churches organize special services and pancake breakfasts on Shrove Tuesday. It's a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together before the solemnity of Lent. So, whether you prefer sweet or savoury, hosting a party or attending a race, there's a way for everyone to celebrate Pancake Day in their own unique style!

📢 Calling All Animal Lovers! 🐾 A vital message from our client Last Chance for Animals and their partners at GREY2K USA Worldwide. The battle to end dog racing across the United States is gaining momentum in Congress. Introducing the Greyhound Protection Act, H.R. 3894 – groundbreaking legislation that will criminalize dog racing in all fifty states. It also puts an end to remote betting on greyhound races broadcast from abroad and prohibits the transportation of greyhounds for racing purposes. LCA has joined forces with GREY2K USA Worldwide to urge Members of Congress to include this historic ban in the Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is essential legislation that Congress renews every five years. ✉️ Your voice matters! Take a moment to send an email to your House and Senate Representatives. We need as many co-sponsors as possible to show overwhelming support for this bill. Link: https://lnkd.in/ggv_-jeg After sending your message, please call your Representatives, informing them that you're a constituent and urging them to co-sponsor H.R. 3894. Find your U.S. Reps' phone numbers here: Feel free to mention: 🐕 Greyhound racing is inhumane and cruel. 🏁 Racing greyhounds face risks of injury or worse in every race. 🌍 American gamblers should not support cruelty in greyhound racing overseas. 🐾 Dogs are cherished companion animals, and their welfare matters to voters. 💚 Your action counts! Let's stand together for a more humane future. You can also make a significant impact by supporting LCA's critical work for animals. Donate today to help us continue our mission! Link: https://lnkd.in/gasMuMWt #AnimalRights #EndDogRacing #AnimalWelfare #SupportH.R.3894 #TakeAction #Congress #LCA #GREY2KUSA #CompassionForAnimals #philanthropy #fundraising #donations #foundations #charity #nonprofit #nonprofits #charitablegiving #themariagroup #TMG #lastchanceforanimals #lca #donatenow #animalcharity

🎤 “On the 2nd day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...” 🎶 The "Jingle Bark" Dog Basket!! 🐶 The holidays aren't just fun for us, they can also be fun for our furbabies. Get something special for your pup this holiday by entering to win the "Jingle Bark" Dog Basket. Items included are: 🐾 Bully Max Pro dog food 🐾 A doggie jacket 🐾 Doggie pjs 🐾 A harness 🐾 Booties 🐾 Dog diapers 🐾 Plush toy 🐾 Dog carrier 🐾 Car seat cover (Most items should fit a medium sized dog.) How can you win? Step 1: Visit https://lnkd.in/e6cBrX2X Step 2: Scroll to Day 2 "Jingle Bark" Dog Basket and enter how many $10 tickets you wish to buy (you can buy more than one to increase your chances of winning) OR  Step 2: Scroll down to the bottom and purchase a Polar Express ticket to be entered to win any of our baskets.  Step 3: Finish the transaction and then on December 5th at 12 pm check our social media pages to see who won the Dog Basket!

📢 Calling All Animal Lovers! 🐾 A vital message from our client Last Chance for Animals and their partners at GREY2K USA Worldwide. The battle to end dog racing across the United States is gaining momentum in Congress. Introducing the Greyhound Protection Act, H.R. 3894 – groundbreaking legislation that will criminalize dog racing in all fifty states. It also puts an end to remote betting on greyhound races broadcast from abroad and prohibits the transportation of greyhounds for racing purposes. LCA has joined forces with GREY2K USA Worldwide to urge Members of Congress to include this historic ban in the Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is essential legislation that Congress renews every five years. ✉️ Your voice matters! Take a moment to send an email to your House and Senate Representatives. We need as many co-sponsors as possible to show overwhelming support for this bill. Link: https://lnkd.in/gyG5NcwW After sending your message, please call your Representatives, informing them that you're a constituent and urging them to co-sponsor H.R. 3894. Find your U.S. Reps' phone numbers here: Feel free to mention: 🐕 Greyhound racing is inhumane and cruel. 🏁 Racing greyhounds face risks of injury or worse in every race. 🌍 American gamblers should not support cruelty in greyhound racing overseas. 🐾 Dogs are cherished companion animals, and their welfare matters to voters. 💚 Your action counts! Let's stand together for a more humane future. You can also make a significant impact by supporting LCA's critical work for animals. Donate today to help us continue our mission! Link: https://lnkd.in/g-z4Tjg5 #AnimalRights #EndDogRacing #AnimalWelfare #SupportH.R.3894 #TakeAction #Congress #LCA #GREY2KUSA #CompassionForAnimals #philanthropy #fundraising #donations #foundations #charity #nonprofit #nonprofits #charitablegiving #themariagroup #TMG #lastchanceforanimals #lca #donatenow #animalcharity

For the 4th of July, I was watching the Nathan's Hot Dog competition, and I thought to myself, what is the motivation for the person who is the last place finisher, but was good enough to qualify and sit at that table, going through eating tens of hot dogs, but not receiving as much notoriety or compensation? This may seem like a funny jumping-off point for a conversation, but it made me think that if one gets beyond all the posturing, all that any of us wants is to be recognized in some way, even if in a small way, for something. No one wants to feel anonymous and that what they've contributed or who they are is not important, doesn't rate. This is why you see all these things like social media, people putting themselves out there, trying to have a voice, a message, an identity for themselves. This is why even for the smallest, smallest things like someone finishing and posting on a certificate course or taking an extension learning that they did, they talk about it. To some extent, even for people who do charity or non-profit work or board work or things like that, I feel comfortable conjecturing that at least part of the reason they do that is to stand out and to differentiate themselves and to make it known that they have something special about them to contribute, to put themselves out there. And you know what? There's absolutely nothing wrong with all of that. If anything, it actually makes me feel very disappointed with those who often want to make light of or even make fun of smaller contributions that people may make in something. You may be like, oh, that's so, insert adjective here, that someone would want to be in this contest eating hot dogs or why is someone posting on this certification they received in engineering or why is this person adding a notification or making a post on some event that they organized for just six people in their town? Well, I think all of that stuff is great. I think there's definitely a line between putting oneself out there and trying to generate some notoriety for oneself for something that one has done or accomplished and being an arrogant person. But as long as that line has not been crossed, I think that's great and my attitude will always be the more the better. Let's have less judgment about the size, importance, relative value of contributions that people make out there. If it's special to them, either in a very, very serious way or a solemn way or a fun way or even a silly way and it's presented in a nice, harmless, appropriate, not arrogant way, why can't we just be happy for them and what they're doing and that they found something that makes them feel special that is special... ...even if that being special takes the form of consuming tens of hot dogs, but not nearly as many tens of hot dogs as the worldwide winner?

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡! 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭! 𝙎𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨! For a very limited time we have available a really fun shirt design to commemorate the move of the cats to Turpentine.  To arrive by Christmas purchase by December 7. The last day to purchase is December 11. See bit.ly/3kRkjzQ. This will be the official shirt of the possible event described below if we have it. Proceeds will go toward the lifelong care of the cats. 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑾𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚?  A number of supporters have suggested we hold one last event on site during the first quarter of 2024, after the cats are gone, where supporters, volunteers, and staff could be together in person one last time to enjoy the peaceful setting of the sanctuary, each other’s company, and commemorate the successes of the last thirty-one years. What is important though is that people attend understanding that this is to be a positive celebration of our enormous success as a nonprofit and as a group of likeminded people who made the success possible.  So, we are putting this idea out there for comment to see if there is enough interest to make the effort worthwhile.   We would plan to make a film that would review the history of the sanctuary and discuss the future plans. The premiere showing of the film would be at this event. We are thinking about including a walk through the sanctuary, spending some time inside the Vacation Rotation Enclosure, and light food and refreshments. We would ask for a donation of $100 per person to cover costs (food, port-o-potty rental, etc.) and help support the cats at Turpentine Creek where we are funding the costs of their lifelong care.   𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒃 𝒂𝒕 360@𝑩𝒊𝒈𝑪𝒂𝒕𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒆.𝒐𝒓𝒈 and indicate how many people you would have so we can send you an invitation if we decide to hold the event. #BigCatRescue #BigCats #Conservation #Rescue #Wildlife #CaroleBaskin #SavingWildlife #Important #Shopping #ShopOnline #ChristmasGift #Unique #OneOfAKind #Celebration

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡! 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭! 𝙎𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨! For a very limited time we have available a really fun shirt design to commemorate the move of the cats to Turpentine.  To arrive by Christmas purchase by December 7. The last day to purchase is December 11. See bit.ly/3kRkjzQ. This will be the official shirt of the possible event described below if we have it. Proceeds will go toward the lifelong care of the cats. 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑾𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚?  A number of supporters have suggested we hold one last event on site during the first quarter of 2024, after the cats are gone, where supporters, volunteers, and staff could be together in person one last time to enjoy the peaceful setting of the sanctuary, each other’s company, and commemorate the successes of the last thirty-one years. What is important though is that people attend understanding that this is to be a positive celebration of our enormous success as a nonprofit and as a group of likeminded people who made the success possible.  So, we are putting this idea out there for comment to see if there is enough interest to make the effort worthwhile.   We would plan to make a film that would review the history of the sanctuary and discuss the future plans. The premiere showing of the film would be at this event. We are thinking about including a walk through the sanctuary, spending some time inside the Vacation Rotation Enclosure, and light food and refreshments. We would ask for a donation of $100 per person to cover costs (food, port-o-potty rental, etc.) and help support the cats at Turpentine Creek where we are funding the costs of their lifelong care.   𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒃 𝒂𝒕 360@𝑩𝒊𝒈𝑪𝒂𝒕𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒆.𝒐𝒓𝒈 and indicate how many people you would have so we can send you an invitation if we decide to hold the event. #BigCatRescue #BigCats #Conservation #Rescue #Wildlife #CaroleBaskin #SavingWildlife #Important #Shopping #ShopOnline #ChristmasGift #Unique #OneOfAKind #Celebration

More lessons with Yvon Chouinard: Early morning we were hauling three barrels of Yak manure into his panel van, in the rain, early morning, before surf. Rumour was Yak manure was great compost. Yvon: "Every time we do something good for the environment, and Patagonia donates money, Patagonia makes more money." Me: (dumb nervous laugh) Yvon: "I'm serious. Not some of the time...every time. People just can't figure it out and it's so simple." Me: "You do realize that is the most punk rock thing ever?" Yvon: (No comment..the analogy was lost in translation) Coming from a person who just gave Patagonia away to the Earth, no one will question his motives with that statement. Giving back is good for business, and the programs companies support. Caddis gives back in the form of music education. We donate a % of all sales to Music Farming, an organization we helped create. Caddis wants both kids and adults to have access to music education across the U.S. I wish I was taking better notes Yvon, but maybe the discussions in the shitty (literally) panel van stick because I didn't. www.caddislife.com www.musicfarming.org