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GPA-Louisville Annual Gathering
Saturday, October 29, 2011
12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Louisville National Guard Armory,
just south of downtown Louisville, KY
(I-65 at Crittenden Drive, adjacent
to the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center)

Attendance donation of $5 per person for adults and children over 12 is requested.
(Children under 12 are FREE).

This event is open to all Greyhound lovers!

       


 GPA/LOUISVILLE GATHERING AGENDA

12:00

Registration, mingling, shopping and raffles
12:30 Costume Contest
1:00 LUNCH to be served from 1:00 until 2:00 PM
1:30 1st Raffle Drawings
2:00 1st Live Auction
2:30 Group Photo Session and Big Giant Roooooo
3:00 2nd Raffle Drawings
3:30 Silent Auction ends
4:00 Contests (who traveled the farthest, oldest dog, etc.)
4:30 Final Raffle Drawings & Final Live Auction
Vendors expected to join us in 2011:
Couch Potato Supplies -- Greyhound "goodies" for everyone, featuring home scenting products from GreytScents, including handmade soy candles and Greyhound aroma ornaments
Long Neck Deco -- Jewelry, statues, greeting cards, collars and more
Greyt Glass - Custom stained glass art pieces

PLEASE SUPPORT THESE FINE SPONSORS
WHO MAKE OUR
RAFFLES AND AUCTIONS POSSIBLE:

The growing list of sponsors for our 10/29/2011 Reunion raffle and auction:
Dog Is Good -- Gifts and apparel for dog lovers
Dog Patch Spot Repair from Amturf Enterprises -- Quickly reseed and restore brown spots in your lawn
Earth Friendly Products -- Bio-based, environmental animal care and cleaning products
Brake-Fast -- A dog food bowl uniquely designed to prevent your dog from bolting his food
Simple Green -- Pet stain and odor removers; safe for people, pets and surfaces
K9 Yard Patch -- Custom designed lawn repair patch that neutralizes pet urine and conditions your soil, with premium grass seed to patch bare spots
Illumavein -- The ONLY at-home blood glucose monitoring aid for your diabetic pet!
Rug Doctor -- Convenient, compact, and powerful hot water extraction carpet cleaning machines and products
Drs. Foster & Smith -- The Trusted Name in Pet Supplies & Pet Meds
HomeoPet -- Natural solutions for animal care
NaturVet (Garmin Corporation) -- Natural products for naturally healthy pets
Kinetic Technologies -- Kinetic provides innovative healthcare alternatives to improve the quality of life for equine and companion animals
Pure Treats, Inc. (makers of PureBites) -- Single-ingredient, freeze-dried treats for pets
Wet Noses -- The all-natural dog treat
PawFlex -- Non-adhesive disposable super stretch bandages designed just for dogs
Zero Odor -- Non-toxic, biodegradable odor control products
Rescue Remedy -- Natural stress relief for pets from Nelsons
PetSport USA -- High quality pet toys and accessories that promote health and exercise, reduce stress, and stimulate the minds of people and their pets
Ideal Pet Products -- Unique and ingenious ways of giving their pets interior and exterior access
Beefeaters -- High quality pet products with a wide selection of flavors and styles
The Paw Wash -- Brushless dog paw cleaning system
Woodrow Wear -- Power Paws, no-slip socks for dogs
Bell Rock Growers -- Nation’s pioneer supplier of live greens, treats and grooming products all centered around the Power of Green Nutrition for pets
Greyhounds of Distinction -- Fashions for Greyhounds and the People They Love
The Orvis Company -- Quality pet items from beds to apparel
Dr. Marty Becker -- Veterinary contributor on "Good Morning, America" and "The Dr. Oz Show"; donated a copy of his new book, Your Dog -- The Owner's Manual
Greytwear -- Greyt human apparel for Greyhound lovers
Doggles -- Protective eyewear for dogs as well as backpacks, flotation jackets, toys, travel accessories, harnesses, health products, clothing and more
Trophy Animal Health Care -- Unique wound and skin care, pet nutrition supplements and nutritional enzyme supplements
Greyhound Greetings -- Handmade greeting cards and gifts for Greyhound lovers
FurBitz -- Bitz of personality for your furry friend; clip-on leash badges
Cloud Star -- Wholesome and natural dog treats, grooming products, and Wag More Bark Less merchandise
Bissell, Inc. -- Vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners and cleaning products for pet lovers
Palm Beach Kennel Club Entertainment Complex -- Racing memorabilia
Hill's Pet Nutrition -- Goodie bag items and money-saving coupons
Fido Enterprises, Inc. -- Pet toys and treats
Nutro Company -- Super-premium dog foods and treats
Nupro Pet Supplements -- Premium dog vitamins and supplements
Neater Feeder -- Mess-proof pet feeders
Wysong -- Natural and holistic pet foods and supplements
Charlee Bear -- Low calorie, all natural "Pocket Perfect" treats that dogs love getting and people love giving
OdoBan (Clean Control) -- High quality cleaning products, odor eliminators, disinfectants, sanitizers and deodorizers
Enterprise Rent-a-Car -- Largest car rental brand in North America
Red Roof Inn -- 345 inns in 36 states, most of them pet-friendly
Blue Dog Bakery -- Makers of healthy, all-natural treats for dogs
Canidae Natural Pet Food Company -- Natural, holistic dog food and pet treats
University of Louisville Athletics 
Pets Rule Jewels -- Custom, one-of-a-kind earrings, necklaces and other jewelry items made with photos of your best friend
Missing Link from Designing Health -- Superfood supplements for pets
Burpdog Biscuits -- Healthy and tasty treats for your best friend!
GreyhoundArt.com by Kevin Z
Nancy B Collars -- Donated collar via the Greyhound Angel Network
Greyhound Angel Network -- Offering fundraising coordination services to benefit Greyhounds
Hardin County Honda -- Your Elizabethtown Honda dealer offering an extensive line of new and used automobiles
Doctors Foster & Smith -- Dog and cat supplies; pet meds
Retired University of Kentucky Coach Joe B. Hall
Leslie Cooper, Avon representative and GPA/Louisville member
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. in Louisville
Paragon Products -- Vegetarian, highly-digestible edible dog chews
Gilding the Greyhound -- Dandy duds for distinguished dogs


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Directions to NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY in Louisville, Kentucky:

2729 Crittenden Drive (behind the Cracker Barrel):

From the North:

Take I-65 to Exit 132 (Crittenden Drive).  National Guard Armory will be on your left, immediately behind the Cracker Barrel restaurant, in front of the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center and adjacent to Interstate 65.

From the South:

Take I-65 North to Exit 133A to merge onto Eastern Parkway toward US-60 Alternate (2/10ths of a mile).  Turn right at Crittenden Drive and go one-half mile.  National Guard Armory will be on your left, immediately behind the Cracker Barrel restaurant, in front of the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center and adjacent to Interstate 65.

From the East or West:

Take I-64 to downtown Louisville and then I-65 South to Exit 132 (Crittenden Drive).  National Guard Armory will be on your left, immediately behind the Cracker Barrel restaurant, in front of the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center and adjacent to Interstate 65.

 
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THINKING OF SPENDING THE NIGHT?
Motels in the immediate area of the National Guard Armory

Ramada Inn -- 2912 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, KY 40209 (502-637-6336) -- Pets Allowed with One-Time $15.00 Fee

Super 8 -- 101 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40209 (502-635-0799)-- No pets allowed!

Hilton Garden Inn -- 2735 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, KY 40209 (502-637-2424) -- No pets allowed!

Country Inn & Suites -- 2850 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, KY 40209 (502-753-5555) -- No pets allowed!

Holiday Inn -- 447 Farmington Avenue, Louisville, KY 40209 (502-637-4500) -- No pets allowed!

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The motels below are a little further away, but not too far -- plus they allow PETS!  Less expensive too.

Red Roof Inn -- 4704 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40213 (502-968-0151) -- Pets Allowed . . . major contributor to our 2009 and 2010 raffles!

Sleep Inn & Suites -- 3330 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40218 (502-368-9597) -- Pets welcome; $25 pet fee (per stay)

Howard Johnson Express Inn -- 709 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209 (502-363-9952) -- Pets Allowed

La Quinta Inn and Suites - 4125 Preston Hwy Louisville, KY 40213 (502-368-0007) -- Pets Allowed

Red Roof Inn -- 3322 Red Roof Inn Place (off Bardstown Road), Louisville, KY 40218 (502-456-2993) -- Pets Allowed (with no pet fee)

Days Inn Louisville Central University & Expo Center -- 1620 Arthur Street, Louisville, KY 40208 (502-636-3781) -- Pets Allowed

Crowne Plaza Louisville -- 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY40209 (502-367-2251) -- Pets Allowed with $250.00 non-refundable pet fee (Yes, you read that right!)

* When making reservations at any of these hotels, be SURE to confirm their pet policy with the local
 management (fee amount, refundability, size or number limitations)!

 

 
GREYHOUND PETS OF AMERICA - Louisville, KY
6409 South Drive
Louisville, Kentucky  40272-4529
Phone:  (502) 995-3767                Fax:  (812) 725-0221
E-mail:  GPA@GPALouisville.org
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