Come learn about the wonderful world of Foster Puppy raising!

This informational session will outline the volunteer Foster Puppy program at Paws With A Cause. The session will include hearing from experienced raisers and from PAWS staff about the responsibilities of Foster Puppy Raisers. This is a free, no-obligation session for those who are interested in making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by helping to form the foundation for future Assistance Dogs.

Please join us for an upcoming session on Monday, March 8 at 7:00 P.M. These session will be held at the PAWS Southeastern Michigan office, is located at 2660 Auburn Road in Auburn Hills, MI, 48236.

Please contact SEMI Foster Puppy Coordinator Lynette Brink to RSVP for this educational session at lbrink@pawswithacause.org or by calling 248-844-5656.

Come learn about the wonderful world of Foster Puppy raising!

This informational session will outline the volunteer Foster Puppy program at Paws With A Cause. The session will include hearing from experienced raisers and from PAWS staff about the responsibilities of Foster Puppy Raisers. This is a free, no-obligation session for those who are interested in making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by helping to form the foundation for future Assistance Dogs.

Please join us for an upcoming session on Tuesday, March 16 at 6:00 PM. These sessions will be held at the PAWS CDF facility in Wayland, Michigan. When you arrive at PAWS National Headquarters, please drive down Ingle Road, which runs along side the south side of our facilities. The CDF is the third building, on the right. (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=4646%20Division%20St&city=Wayland&state=MI&zipcode=49348%2d9727&country=US&geodiff=1)

Please contact Julie Thorington, National Foster Puppy Coordinator, for more information or to RSVP for this session at 800-253-7297 or jthorington@pawswithacause.org.

Come make a difference!

Paws With A Cause welcomes golfers to the well-groomed grounds of Egypt Valley Country Club for a day of golf at its finest!  The 22nd annual Swing for Independence event offers 18 holes of challenging fun with long-term results: live of independence for PAWS clients through custom-trained Assistance Dogs.

The day's events include:

• 18-holes of golf at beautiful Egypt Valley Country Club (www.egyptvalley.com)
• shared golf cart
• boxed lunch
• appetizers after golf
• cocktails (cash bar)
• dinner from Egypt Valley's catering staff

In addition to an 18-hole scramble with a shotgun start, the day will include prizes and awards for contests including: closest to the pin, longest drive and flight winners.

Everyone who participates will also have a chance to win premium raffle prizes, such as:

• a trip for two to Ireland to play on some of the country's finest courses
• full sets of golf club
• a trip for two to Hilton Head
• cash prizes
• a trip for 2 to Myrtle Beach
• a trip for 2 aboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas to the Mexican Riviera
• a trip for 2 to Las Vegas
• gift certificates to Michigan golf courses
• and many more prizes!

 PAWS Assistance Dogs and Foster Puppies will be on hand all day to highlight the programs of Paws With A Cause.

Event schedule:

10:30 a.m. Registration begins

11:00 a.m. Boxed lunch served

noon - golfers tee off in a shotgun start

5:00 - Appetizers and cocktails (cash bar)

6:00 - Dinner, Assistance Dog demonstration, awards and raffle

 Sponsoring the Paws With A Cause Swing for Independence golf outing generates publicity for your company or organization through several sources including:

• promotional materials
• online links
• event signage
• inclusion in e-mail blasts
• media sources (television, radio, newspaper)

In addition, your sponsorship strengthens community ties, expands your business netowrk and demonstrates your dedication to enriching the lives of others. We are deeply grateful for the generous upport of our sponsors. Thank you!

Gold Sponsor - $10,000

Benefits:

• vinyl sign at golf outing
• sponorship listing and logo in golf program
• corporate name on all printed promotional items
• two e-blast opportunities with logo in e-blast newsletter
• table at event to distribute samples and/or handouts
• link on PAWS website to your website
• 18 holes of golf for eight, four golf carts, lunch and benefit dinner for eight

Silver Sponsor - $7,500

Benefits:

vinyl sign at golf outing
sponorship listing and logo in golf program
corporate name on all printed promotional items
one e-blast opportunity with logo in e-blast newsletter
table at event to distribute samples and/or handouts
link on PAWS website to your website
18 holes of golf for four, two golf carts, lunch and benefit dinner for four

Bronze Sponsor - $5,000

Benefits:

vinyl sign at golf outing
sponorship listing and logo in golf program
corporate name on all printed promotional items
table at event to distribute samples and/or handouts
link on PAWS website to your website
18 holes of golf for two, one golf cart, lunch and benefit dinner for two

Beverage station sponsor - $2,000

Benefits:

sponsorship sign at the beverage station

• sponsorship listing and logo in the golf program
• 18 holes of golf for two, ne golf cart, lunch and benefit dinner for two

Corporate Sponsor - $1,500

Benefits:

• 18 holes of golf for four, two golf carts, lunch for four, benefit dinner for eith
• green corporate sign

Associate Sponsor - $800

Benefits:

• 18 holes of golf for two, one golf cart, lunch for two, benefit dinner for four
• green corporate ign

Contest Prize Sponsor - $500

Benefits:

• sponsorship sign at golf outing (flight, closest to pin or longest drive)
• sponsorship listing in golf program
• mention on PAWS website

Individual Golfer - $300

Benefits:

• 18 oles of golf for one, one shared cart, lunch for one, benefit dinner for one

Green Sponsor - $250

• corporate sign on green

Golf Cart Sponsor - $100

• corporate sign on golf cart

Benefit Dinner Sponsor - $100

• benefit dinner for one

Sand Trap Sponsor - $75

• corporate sign on sand trap

For more information about sponsorship, please contact Tammy Foster at Paws With A Cause - 800-253-7297 or tfoster@pawswithacause.org