Mdba Pacers

[Steve]

We are moving into some really exciting times.

For the next 10 months the MDBA www.mdba.net.au in conjunction with MDBA Pacers

www.mdbapacers.org.au will have lots of things happening to draw it altogether next February for a month long celebration of responsible Pet ownership. The climax of these celebrations will be the MDBA Dog Owners Choice Awards presentation Evening to be held in Melbourne next March.

No matter what you do or who you are , what age group you fit into or what your lifestyle is there will be several ways you will be able to participate and be involved a little or a lot.

Many of the things which will draw to a conclusion will require people to have lots of notice to get enough time to do what needs to be done for it all to run smoothly.

There will be literally thousands of things people can get involved with. We have put together lots of great stuff to help you via tool kits and we are more than happy to chat with you about how we can get your ideas into action.

This is about putting a community focus on responsible pet ownership education, raising the public awareness of MDBA Pacers and raising much needed funds for us to be able to continue to grow and help pet owners when they are in emergency situations.

For those of you who would like to raise funds for other organisations we are happy to share the proceeds or support you in your activities and events even if no proceeds come to MDBA Pacers in order to spread the word about being a responsible pet owner.

Over the next few weeks you will see lots of activity and additions made to our website as we launch competitions which need a long lead up time and it will all be quite exciting I encourage you all to come in with us on this and begin to think of various ways you can get involved, give us a hand or spread the word as we start to put together a calendar of competitions, activities and events and get the ball rolling in communities all over Australia.

You can go after sponsors for anything from “how many seconds can I hula hoop for’etc

to how many kilos you can lose, how many sao bickies you can eat without a drink, how many kilometers can you run etc.how many chains of crochet you can do in 10 mins, how many pushups, etc.read a thons, how long someone can go with out speaking.

You can have mini events all over the place from the office to your home such as coffee mornings where everyone pays a dollar for a cuppa, cakes or a donut etc. Set up a swear box or maybe even a car wash or dog wash. Throw Make up parties, Tupperware parties, pet parties the ideas are endless with a percentage donated to the cause. Dog fashion shows, all kinds of theme parties to have some fun and raise some funds – every dollar counts.

You can throw larger events too .Either one which has a pet theme or one for anybody.

Fashion shows, murder mystery nights, trivia nights – throw your ideas around.

You can promote your businesses and your products at the same time. You can donate a percentage of a service or product or something toward the prizes pool. Breeders and rescue groups and all manner of clubs and associations can use it to promote what they do too.

You can enter the competitions which will be running via our website - dozens of them all kinds of craft comps, photography, poetry, story writing colouring in, poster comps or do nothing more than just talk about us and promote what we are doing if you want.

But there is not one single person reading this who will not be able to be involved and join us in celebration of responsible pet owners in some way shape or form old ladies who like to knit or crochet and would love a cause to give them a sense of purpose to young kids who like to colour in and I challenge you all to join the fun and have a go with us.

Feel free to jump in with ideas and offers and remember there’s nothing to be worried about. Most people who want to help have never been involved with anything to do with fundraising before and we will help you with it all.

Oh yes and remember MDBA Pacers is a safety net for all domestic pets not just dogs so that gives you even more room for ideas.!

[Steve]

Fundraiser Quilting Competition. Cash Prizes!

Entries can either be based on a traditional or contemporary design that reflect and interpret the theme “Pets”. An entrant may apply any techniques including piecing, appliqué, embroidery, whole cloth and/or manipulated fabric, etc. Any materials may be used, but the final result must be flexible in nature and consist of three layers of fabric held together with stitching. Each entrant may submit as many pieces as they like. A label with the entrant’s name, address, telephone number, and email must be securely sewn to the back of the quilt.

An entrant must send the finished product to the mailing address P.O. Box 31 Ganmain NSW 2702 via receipted delivery for the competition by the close date of 28th of February 2011.

Pieces will be judged by votes accepted from attendees at the 4th Annual Master Dog Breeders and Associates Awards presentation evening in Melbourne where quilted pieces will be on display in the foyer for judging. In the event of a tie the winner will be decided by a draw of straws.

Groups may want to participate by each member completing a square and a finished quilt being produced on behalf of the group.

Category 1. $50 Cash prize. A quilted un finished square to be used to join together to make a larger quilt. Each work must measure 30 cm on each side.

Category 2 – $100 Cash Prize. Quilt finished size no smaller than 100cms on each side and no bigger than 150 cm on each side.

Category 3 - $500 Cash Prize. Quilt finished size no smaller than 200cm on each side and no bigger than 250 cm on each side.

Entries will not be returned to the entrant and will become the property of MDBA Pacers [Preventing Animal Cruelty In Emergency Response Situations]. By entering the competition an entrant gives permission to MDBA Pacers to accept ownership of the product and to use it for promotions, publicity and fundraising activities. Enquiries [email protected] phone 0269276706

Edited April 27, 2010 by Steve

[Steve]

Leather Work Competition – 1st Prize $100 Cash. Sponsored by - Aroundabout Removals www.aroundaboutremovals.com

Entries can either be based on a traditional or contemporary design

that reflect and interpret the theme “Pets”. All entries must be

original. An entrant may apply any techniques

A label with the entrant’s name, address, telephone number, and email

must be securely attached to the back of the item.

Each entrant may submit as many pieces as they like. An entrant must send the finished product to the mailing address via receipted delivery for the competition by the close date of 28th of February 2011.

Pieces will be judged by 5 independent judges with finalists on display in the foyer at the 4th Annual Dog Owners Choice Awards

Entries will not be returned to the entrant and will become the property of

MDBA Pacers [Preventing Animal Cruelty In Emergency Response Situations]. By entering the competition an entrant gives permission to MDBA Pacers to accept ownership of the product and to use it for promotions, publicity and fundraising activities.

Entry Deadline: All entries must be postmarked no later than 28th

February, 2011.

[Steve]

We have woodwork competition coming together, sewing, knitting , crocheting ,poetry, writing, photography.

We also have lots of businesses handing over all kinds of prize donations and lots of goodies.

There has been some talk of putting together a dogzonline community quilt as an entry to the quilting comp with dol members contributing a quilted square if anyone would like to be involved in this.

[bertie]

Awesome! Will be keeping my eye on your website, thanks