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2011 has been a horrendous year for animal welfare societies as people tend to hold on to any monies they have and animal welfare is given a back seat. It is more important than ever to remind young people that they have duties and responsibilities with regard to animals in their (or indeed their parents) care. To remind young people and to encourage them to think about animals and to express themselves, the Donegal SPCA are organising an Art Competition for 1st. and 6th. class in schools in Donegal.

Participants are asked to create a picture of their favourite animal/s. One winner will be chosen in both categories. To provide an incentive to your school we are going to provide an iPod for the pupil in a sixth class who wins our competition, an Art Set for the first class pupil who wins and a prize of €500.00 to the school or schools which the winning pupils attend- that is a possible €1000 to your school.

Although it is expected that most pupils will return A4 or A3 pages, any size will be accepted. Ensure the pupil’s name, age, school and class are written on the reverse.

To be entered in the competition simply enclose each class’s art work in an envelope and return them to your nearest Garda Station in another envelope addressed to Sgt. M. Carroll at the address below. The closing date for the competition is Friday 4th November 2011, entries after this date will not be considered.

We know that you are very busy, but we would really appreciate your co-operation in ensuring that both 6th. and 1st. class become involved.
Winners will announced before Christmas with a presentation in the New Year!

The completed returns should be addressed with the cover sheet to;

For the attention of.
SGT. M. CARROLL,
DETECTIVE BRANCH
LETTERKENNY GARDA STATION,
LETTERKENNY,
Co. DONEGAL.

Thank you again and good luck in the competition,
Sincerely,

Annual General Meeting
Wed.12th. Oct. at 8.00pm in
THE STATION HOUSE HOTEL
In accordance with Rule 6 of the Constitution, notice is hereby given of the AGM of the Donegal SPCA in The Station House Hotel,
Letterkenny
ALL ARE WELCOME
(Although only members have voting rights)

A Talk entitled “The Work of The Dogs Trust in Ireland”
will be given by Mr. Mark Beasley CEO Dogs Trust Ireland

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED

DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL ALL MEMBERS MAY NOT HAVE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION

Please Note;

(1)Only members are entitled to vote at the AGM.---Rule 5 Subsection 4 (e)
(2)Membership fees (€10.00 per year) are due by the date of the AGM.
(3)Resolutions must be received by the Hon Sec at least 7 clear days prior to the date of the AGM and no resolution shall be carried unless it shall have the votes of not less than two thirds of the members present and voting.---- Rule 6 Subsection (g)
(4)Nominations for election to the Committee may be returned at the AGM. All nominations for elected positions must be proposed and seconded by a Society Member.---- Rule 6 Subsection (j)

Agenda

8.00 pm. Introduction by Chairperson
8.15pm. “The Work of The Dogs Trust in Ireland” a talk by Mark Beasley
8.45pm. Minutes of the last AGM and matters arising
8.30pm. Annual report of Chairperson
8.40pm. Treasurer’s Report
8.45pm. Resolutions (including proposed changes to the Constitution.)
8.50pm. Appointment of Auditors etc.
8.55pm. Election of Officers
9.15pm. to 10.00pm. Close and Refreshments served.

Donegal SPCA are delighted to announce the arrival of the 2012 Charity Calendar.
All the art work has been selected from entries of the Annual School Art Competition. The competition was run through schools countywide and we had a huge response. There were 2 categories, 1st Class and 6th Class. There was an overall winner selected from each category:

1st ClassWinner: Shauna Ní Ghallchóir, SN Gort A Choirce
6th Class Winner: Danny McGilvery, SN Chnoc Na Naomh

A huge congratulations to our winners and to all the wonderful artists, their teachers and schools. The Official Launch of the calendar will be held in the Library in Letterkenny on Thursday 15th September at 6pm. We are delighted that Mayor Noel McBride will officially launch the calendar on our behalf and we welcome all schools. businesses and the public to attend on the night. The calendar can be purchased on the night at €5. All proceeds will go to the Society to enhance the education of Animal Welfare in the county.

We hope to see you there!

2010 has been a horrendous year for animal welfare societies as people tend to hold on to any monies they have and animal welfare is given a back seat. It is more important than ever to remind young people that they have duties and responsibilities with regard to animals in their (or indeed their parents) care. To remind young people and to encourage them to think about animals and to express themselves, the Donegal SPCA are organising an Art Competition for 1st. and 6th. class in schools in Donegal. Participants are asked to create a picture of their favourite animal/s. One winner will be chosen in both categories.

To provide an incentive to your school we are going to provide an iPod for the pupil in a sixth class who wins our competition, an Art Set for the first class pupil who wins and a prize of €500.00 to the school or schools which the winning pupils attend- that is a possible €1000 to your school.

Although it is expected that most pupils will return A4 or A3 pages, any size will be accepted. Ensure the pupil’s name, age, school and class are written on the reverse.

To be entered in the competition simply enclose each class’s art work in an envelope and return them to your nearest Garda Station in another envelope addressed to Sgt. M. Carroll at the address below. The closing date for the competition is Monday 18 October 2010, entries after this date will not be considered.

As part of our forward planning we envisage using 12 of the best pictures in our 2012 calendar publication and therefore would ask that permission be granted on behalf of all entries to do so.

The completed returns should be addressed with the cover sheet to;
For the attention of.
SGT. M. CARROLL,
DETECTIVE BRANCH
LETTERKENNY GARDA STATION,
LETTERKENNY,
Co. DONEGAL.

Thank you again and good luck in the competition!

The Annual General Meeting of the Donegal SPCA will take place on Wednesday 15th September at 8pm in the Gleneany House, Letterkenny. A presentation will be given on the night by Linda Thompson of the Donkey Sanctuary and refreshments will be provided. This is a great opportunity to meet same minded animal enthusiasts and to see the work carried out by the society in the county. All existing members are welcome and we encourage new comers to join this worthy cause!

We look forward to seeing you there.

Go Raibh Maith Agaibh

Donegal SPCA hosted the first ever Animal Welfare Open Day in April 2010. We were delighted to have such a gathering of animal welfare societies, organisations and departmental groups involved. The aim of the open day was to highlight the tremendous work carried out in the county regarding the welfare and well being of all animals as well as giving the public an opportunity to gain information to support any animal needs they needed. The new website was officially launched by John Breslin of Highland Radio on the day. This website will be a portal for all animal welfare concious people giving up to date news regarding the aims of the Donegal SPCA and information for all animal needs.

We hope to have the Open Day as an annual event and we look forward to seeing you all at the next day!

Today, Saturday 24th April is launch day for our Website.