[P.C. Shopper]

*CC APPROVED*
As many of you know, Paulding County K-9 Officer, Chico, was recently retired. Deputy Hurst now has a new K-9 partner, named Major.

Pcom membed, Freebird, and myself, have teamed up the past 2 years to successfully raise enough money to vest both K-9 Grep and K-9 Grizz. We couldn't have done this without the support of Stevie B's Pizza, Paulding County and Pcom members.

So, here we are again turning to those who have helped most in the past few years. I realize that the economy is tough, and even $1 here or there will help.

For those new to the site, we (Freebird and myself) have teamed up with Vest 'N PDP, Inc, a non-profit organization, to vest our local K-9's. The vests are Bullet Proof, Stab Proof Vests. Without this protection, our K-9's are put at a greater risk of being hurt or killed while on duty .

We currently have a "credit" with Vest N PDP, which we are in process of getting, I believe it is approx. $100.

We are also in process of working with Stevie B's, whom is going to donate "Free Buffett" tickets, which I will "sell". We then generally have a "Luncheon" where everyone can meet the K-9 (or K-9's) and thier handlers.

Also, any and all donations can either be made via check payable to Vest N PDP (tax deductible), or you can go online to Vestnpdp.com and there is a link to paypal. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO NOTE: "PAULDING COUNTY" or "MAJOR", also, send either Freebird or myself a PM, as we are keeping up with the funds also.''

I know this must now go through the Community Chest, so, please can someone tell me how to go about that?

This post has been edited by Pcom Community Chest: 28 October 2009 - 07:45 AM
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[Betty Jo Bradley]

As long as Citizens are donating directly to a 501c3 organization, I believe your request is fine on the board. We wish you luck!!!

[WordsThatApply]

This is a great thing. G, you have really done a great job getting these K-9 vests (and Freebird).

[HaydensMama247]

WHOO HOOO!!!

Im so excited to be able to help with such a wonderful fund.. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do.

[P.C. Shopper]

As long as Citizens are donating directly to a 501c3 organization, I believe your request is fine on the board. We wish you luck!!!

OK, great! Freebird, or myself, ALWAYS list any donations we get either cash (generally Stevie B's tickets), checks or paypal. We are continually emailing each other, as well as Susie Jean and generally the Deputy involved. This way everyone stays in the "loop".

This is a great thing. G, you have really done a great job getting these K-9 vests (and Freebird).

Thanks Shawna~ I couldn't do it without Freebird and the communities help~I just want to make sure those that protect us, as a community, are protected as well.

WHOO HOOO!!!

Im so excited to be able to help with such a wonderful fund.. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do.

Thanks girl~ can't wait til Stevie B's "get together"...shall I post the PICTURE from our last fundraiser there?

[HaydensMama247]

OK, great! Freebird, or myself, ALWAYS list any donations we get either cash (generally Stevie B's tickets), checks or paypal. We are continually emailing each other, as well as Susie Jean and generally the Deputy involved. This way everyone stays in the "loop".



Thanks Shawna~ I couldn't do it without Freebird and the communities help~I just want to make sure those that protect us, as a community, are protected as well.



Thanks girl~ can't wait til Stevie B's "get together"...shall I post the PICTURE from our last fundraiser there?

No thanks! Lets get btter ones this year! LOL then you can post away.

[Sew it Seams - Tona Lambert]

You know you have all the help I can do. I have had to honor of meeting Major and he is a beautiful K-9. Deputy Hurst brought him to the shop.
Here is a pic of the newest member to PCSO along with his partner Deputy Hurst.
Lets all help get Major a vest.

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[P.C. Shopper]

No thanks! Lets get btter ones this year! LOL then you can post away.

If you would LOOK at the camera and smile instead of rush to turn you head, we'd be set with good pics

You know you have all the help I can do. I have had to honor of meeting Major and he is a beautiful K-9. Deputy Hurst brought him to the shop.
Here is a pic of the newest member to PCSO along with his partner Deputy Hurst.
Lets all help get Major a vest.

Thanks Tona~ I was waiting to get a picture from them to post~

Freebird and I have spoke, and we are going to get jars and put them in business, that allow, for donations of change~ can we put one in your shop? I know you don't get alot of traffic, but, even $5 or $10 will add up

[Sew it Seams - Tona Lambert]

If you would LOOK at the camera and smile instead of rush to turn you head, we'd be set with good pics



Thanks Tona~ I was waiting to get a picture from them to post~

Freebird and I have spoke, and we are going to get jars and put them in business, that allow, for donations of change~ can we put one in your shop? I know you don't get alot of traffic, but, even $5 or $10 will add up

You know you can, with all the Deputies that come in , I'll tell them to hit the jar with their change or $'s.

[P.C. Shopper]

You know you can, with all the Deputies that come in , I'll tell them to hit the jar with their change or $'s.

And NO ONE will refuse Tona, for fear of the consequences

[Sew it Seams - Tona Lambert]

what ever it takes to get the funds.

[CreativeOne]

Happy retirement to Chico & welcome to Major!

How wonderful we have another fundraiser and still have a little bit of funds left over, but I know these are not cheap at all (and are very necessary) .....

I'll pass on the news to look for jars & the sale of tickets!

[dallasbrowneyes]

You can count on Traveling Man and Dallas browneyes. This is a cause that really is close to my heart. We want to help with a donation for K-9 Major's Vest. We also plan to be at Stevies B's for the Pizza Buffet Just let us know when. Happy Retirement to Chico and Welcome Major.

[*~LisaG~*]

Ready or Not

I am going to do an Avon Fundraiser and the organization gets my "profits" I would normally get. if anyone wants this info let me know.

[katcol]

Thank you guys so much for making this happen. I have to ask....what happens to the vest for Chico? Do they continue to use them? Just curious.

[Sew it Seams - Tona Lambert]

I'm not sure what happens to them. I know that Major is bigger than Chico , so his vest won't fit Major.
Thanks for your help

Ready or Not

I am going to do an Avon Fundraiser and the organization gets my "profits" I would normally get. if anyone wants this info let me know.

Can you send me some info or books?
thanks for all your help.

[Riograce]

Donation Paypal'd.

[Sew it Seams - Tona Lambert]

Donation Paypal'd.

Thank you so much.

[P.C. Shopper]

You can count on Traveling Man and Dallas browneyes. This is a cause that really is close to my heart. We want to help with a donation for K-9 Major's Vest. We also plan to be at Stevies B's for the Pizza Buffet Just let us know when. Happy Retirement to Chico and Welcome Major.

I didn't know you were on here . I saw you a few months ago, at work, and tried to say "hi", but, you were to busy

I'll stay intouch with you (or you can watch on here).

Shall I post YA'LL's pictures from last year's lunch?

Donation Paypal'd.

THANK YOU

You are officially, the first one (that I know of).

could you please PM either me or Freebird with the amount (we are keeping up w/ it also).

[P.C. Shopper]

I also would like to add (forgot in the original) that the vests are fitted specially for the K-9. The vests also have the K-9's name embroidered in them. I will go into my pics from last year (and before). These vests are NOT CHEAP...Susie Jean has partnered with a company that sells them to her, for basically cost. Her cost is just under $700 (I think it is $695).

Tony Stewart is also very active in her organization...please, check out her website~www.vestnpdp.com

[P.C. Shopper]

Well, I can't find the topic from last year...not really sure where it went...if anyone can find it, please, link it here.

Here are some pictures from past fundraisers:

Deputy Henson and Grep along with Sheriff Gulledge on presentation day (Fundraiser #1)


Sgt Ritch and Grizz on presentation day (Fundraiser #2):


Deputy Henson/Grep; Sheriff Gulledge and Sgt Ritch/Grizz:


Here are just Misc. Pics (I'll let the individuals disclose who they are, if they so chose):








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This post has been edited by P.C. Shopper: 17 October 2009 - 09:23 PM

[P.C. Shopper]

I just got a email from Susie Jean...she has recieved 4 paypal donations, but, they weren't all labeled. So, if you sent a paypal donation in, please send me a PM with the amount, so it gets applied to the correct account (Major), otherwise, it will just go into the account that vests the dogs "on the list", per say.

Thanks everyone

[HaydensMama247]

YOU ARE SOOO MINE P.C Shopper!!!!

[P.C. Shopper]

YOU ARE SOOO MINE P.C Shopper!!!!

I'm honestly not sure what you are talking about

[gavolsfan]

I just got a email from Susie Jean...she has recieved 4 paypal donations, but, they weren't all labeled. So, if you sent a paypal donation in, please send me a PM with the amount, so it gets applied to the correct account (Major), otherwise, it will just go into the account that vests the dogs "on the list", per say.

Thanks everyone

What a wonderful, fantastic cause. I have just made a donation and paid with my CC. I did note in "Instructions to the Seller" that the donation was for MAJOR with the PCSO. I will send you a PM with my name and donation information to make sure y'all get it!

[Sew it Seams - Tona Lambert]

Just got my first donation,
Do I need to give them a paper or something for the donation, orjust if they ask for one.
I told you I would get the deputies.

[P.C. Shopper]

Just got my first donation,
Do I need to give them a paper or something for the donation, orjust if they ask for one.
I told you I would get the deputies.

If anyone wants a tax deduction slip, I will need them to either:

1) write a check to Vest N PDP (I'll get it from you) - please, put a sticky on it saying they want the donation slip
2) they can pay via paypal (CC) - fees will come out of that money
3) they can give cash, but, I'll need a sticky with thier information and that they want a note.

I can't personally do the letter, it must come from Susie Jean (owner of Vest N PDP).

What a wonderful, fantastic cause. I have just made a donation and paid with my CC. I did note in "Instructions to the Seller" that the donation was for MAJOR with the PCSO. I will send you a PM with my name and donation information to make sure y'all get it!

Thank you! I got the info!

[P.C. Shopper]

I have been very busy the past few weeks, so, I've been "slacking" on the fundraiser .

I want to let everyone know that we have another, close to $50 that came in for a donation (paypal takes out fees).

Please, pass word around ~ even quarters help

Thanks

[P.C. Shopper]

I've had some want to mail checks directly to Vest N PDP, Inc. Here is the address, for those of you interested. Please, still let either myself, or Freebird know as well, so we can keep up with it, also. Thanks


Vest 'N P.D.P.
Susie Jean
1201 Vista Drive
Socorro, NM 87801

[Miss Batman]

P.C. Shopper, on 03 November 2009 - 10:37 PM, said:

I've had some want to mail checks directly to Vest N PDP, Inc. Here is the address, for those of you interested. Please, still let either myself, or Freebird know as well, so we can keep up with it, also. Thanks


Vest 'N P.D.P.
Susie Jean
1201 Vista Drive
Socorro, NM 87801

How much is a vest?

[Bizness]

Miss Batman, on 03 November 2009 - 10:02 PM, said:

How much is a vest?

Could you tell me how much a vest is?

[P.C. Shopper]

The cost of a vest is @ $1500, Vest N PDP, gets them for "cost", so, we need to raise right at $700

[Bizness]

P.C. Shopper, on 03 November 2009 - 10:13 PM, said:

The cost of a vest is @ $1500, Vest N PDP, gets them for "cost", so, we need to raise right at $700

I think I can get that for you....I do marketing and I believe I can get a couple of my clients to help...not only is it for a great cause but it would be great PR for them as well....

[raclay]

Gorgeous dogs. Is one a Belgian Malinois and the other a Belgian Tervuren?
I will be on the lookout for the donation jars. This is a wonderful cause, since those vests are definitely needed by the K-9 officers. What happens to Chico's vest and can it be reused?

[P.C. Shopper]

Bizness, on 03 November 2009 - 11:26 PM, said:

I think I can get that for you....I do marketing and I believe I can get a couple of my clients to help...not only is it for a great cause but it would be great PR for them as well....

Any donation, little or big, is appreciated. Also, go check out Susie's site (www.vestnpdp.com) - she actually lists "large" sponsers (and there is a 700 club). Tony Stewart is a big force behind her as well. Also, it is tax-deductible for them. Please PM me if you need anymore information

raclay, on 03 November 2009 - 11:44 PM, said:

Gorgeous dogs. Is one a Belgian Malinois and the other a Belgian Tervuren?
I will be on the lookout for the donation jars. This is a wonderful cause, since those vests are definitely needed by the K-9 officers. What happens to Chico's vest and can it be reused?

Grep, I beleive is a Belgian Malinois, and I'm not sure about Grizz or Major. I have yet to meet Major, or his handler. I am not sure what has happened to Chico's vest, but, the vests are fitted specifically for each dog, and only have a "shelf life", per say of 5 years (I think 5 yrs is the #). Of couse and "expired" vest is better than none, until an new vest can be purchased/donated.

[*~LisaG~*]

I havent forgotten about the Avon Fundraiser either...setting it up now! I will donate my earnings from orders placed for the Vest Fundraiser. Since my earnings vary each order...I can track it online and then just write a check each month.

Here is the E-Party link http://lgibson1730.a...r_evnt_id=15427

You can shop online and have it shipped to your house or I can deliver it to you.

Any questions let me know.

[P.C. Shopper]

*~LisaG~*, on 04 November 2009 - 10:10 AM, said:

I havent forgotten about the Avon Fundraiser either...setting it up now! I will donate my earnings from orders placed for the Vest Fundraiser. Since my earnings vary each order...I can track it online and then just write a check each month.

Here is the E-Party link http://lgibson1730.a...r_evnt_id=15427

You can shop online and have it shipped to your house or I can deliver it to you.

Any questions let me know.

That is awesome, LisaG! Thank you so much~

As of right now we have $91.72 total in donations ~ I'll keep this post UTD as I learn more, and hopefully next week I will get w/ Stevie B's regarding the fundraiser there.