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FALL / WINTER 2018
NEWSLETTER

TWO PAWS UP
VOLUNTEERS SHOW THEIR LOVE

BIG CHANGE
THE CENTER HAS A NEW NAME

ADOPTION SUCCESS STORIES
486 DOGS & CATS ADOPTED FROM
THE CENTER THIS YEAR

Fostering a caring community for animals by providing shelter, advancing animal
welfare and promoting the bond between animals and humans through innovative
programs, education and service.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT

The Board
President’s P wspective                                                             FEATURES
                                      My name is Libbey Winderl and I am the
                                      newly elected Board President. I have
                                                                                4
                                      been on the Maclean-Cameron Animal        TWO PAWS UP
                                      Adoption Center board for two years
                                                                                We have some pretty amazing volunteers
                                                                                - more than 250! Their support means the
                                      serving as a trustee. I am excited and    world to us and we never miss an
                                      optimistic about this position and        opportunity to show them some love!
                                      humbled by the boards’ decision to
                                      entrust the direction of the Center to
                                      me.
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                                                                                HAPPY TAILS: ADOPTION
                                      We have a very talented, dedicated, and   SUCCESS STORIES
                                      tenured board team. It is the Board's     See what Remi, Sammi and Amos
                                      mission to provide a caring community     have been up to since finding their
                                      for all animals and promote the bond      forever families.

                                                                                7
        Libbey with Dog Nation and    between animals and humans through
      Dog Whisperer television star
 Cesar Milan at a MCAAC fundraiser    innovative educational programs.
             on September 7, 2018.
                                    When I am not volunteering my time as       BIG CHANGE
part of this team, I am continuing to grow my practice as a Financial           Have you noticed a change recently?
Advisor with Edward Jones. My husband, Patrick, and I have been married         The Center has a NEW name!
for nearly 12 years and we have three beautiful and energetic children; one
of whom has four paws. Camdyn, our son with ten fingers and ten toes, is            HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ISSUE
in the 2nd grade at Our Lady of Lourdes. Avelyn, our daughter who also
has ten fingers and ten toes, is in the pre-kindergarten program at Our         6    | HAPPY ADOPTION TALES
Lady of Lourdes. Last, but certainly not least, Reggie, our four-pawed child,
is is a two year old Bull Terrier mix which we recently adopted from the        5    | THE CENTER’S WISH LIST
Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center. We have been adjusting to our
new family member's youthfulness after our two elder, rescued pit bulls
                                                                                5    | A NEW YOUTH AND ANIMAL VOUNTEER CLUB
passed away.

The Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center has had a fun-filled year            5    | JOIN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
raising funds for the betterment of the animals in our care. We cherish and
appreciate all of your donations as we are the community's only animal
                                                                                8    | BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE CENTER
care facility run strictly on donations received from you. We started off the
year with our annual benefit dinner, the Fur Ball on April 21, 2018. The Fur
Ball is a gala event held at the Heritage Inn featuring the purple paw          8    | 2ND ANNUAL TALES & ALES
winner announcement, a silent auction and live music. This was followed
by our summer event, Tails and Ales, on August 9, 2018. Tails and Ales is a     9    | FUR BALL 2018
free event which features a silent auction and live music at the Center.
We host this annual event for the community to help celebrate our
                                                                                10 | THE GRAND 1000
birthday (MCAAC opened August of 2015). This year, we had the privilege
of hosting Cesar Millan at the Mansfield Theater. It was a great night of
learning how to be the pack leader. My four-pawed child, Reggie, was            11 | HONORING OUR LOVED ONES
featured during the show as well! If you happened to miss either the Fur
Ball or Tails and Ales, please join us in 2019 to show your support and
simply have a pawsitively purrfect time!
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Moving forward, our Board of Trustees and Fundraising Committee are
pooling our resources to kick off "The Grand 1000" capital campaign
event. More information regarding this campaign can be found within this                                   The Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center
newsletter.                                                                                                is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Tax ID# 72-1537063. The
                                                                                                           MCAAC fosters a caring community for animals
                                                                                                           by providing shelter, advancing animal welfare,
                                                                                                           and promoting the bond between animals and
                                                                                                           humans through innovative programs, education
                                                                                                           and service.
President, Board of Trustees
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FROM THE DIRECTOR

A Note From The                                                                                                                               OUR STAFF

Executive Director
                                                   Thank Y-O-U!
                                                   If you are reading this writing then the probability is
                                                   high that Y-O-U deserve a heartfelt thank y-o-u for                “I love animals and there’s nothing I enjoy more than being able to
                                                   what y-o-u have contributed to making the world a                  love and care for dogs and cats who don’t have a home or someone
                                                   better place. Y-o-u selflessly gave to help an animal              to call their own. The Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center
                                                   who can never repay you.                                           gives me the opportunity to do what I love most!”
     Pam Volk and Cesar Milan, Dog Nation and                                                                         - Ellie
          Dog Whisperer television star      The following pages in this newsletter contain stories
                                             and photos that illustrate how people have contributed
to our non-profit’s mission during the past year and how our BOT and staff have used these funds to                   “I love seeing how the animals change from when they come to us
care for voiceless cats and dogs in need. The need for your continued support is real!                                to when they leave. It’s amazing how a dog can come in so scared
                                                                                                                      and frightened and when we work with them they become a totally
Even the smallest act of giving has the potential to turn a life around.                                              different dog. They leave here with wagging tails and smiles
                                                                                                                      because they know they are going to a new home.” - Anabelle
       The donation of an hour of your time petting a cat can teach him that he is worthy of love, no matter what
       his past nights spent alone in the cold without food may have taught him.

        The gift of a toy can provide enrichment for a dog sitting in a kennel waiting to be adopted.                                    ”I love working with the fur babies - they need so
                                                                                                                                         much love and time. When they are happy it makes
        The donation of the change you collect from clothes in the laundry room for six months can provide                               my heart glad. This is the best job ever!”
        medical care for the kitten who has an upper respiratory infection.                                                              – Denise

        The provision or purchase of a piece of jewelry during one of our fundraisers can raise the money
        needed to provide nourishment for the cats, kittens, dogs and puppies under our roof at any                                      “Taking care of the cats and dogs is rewarding.
        given time.                                                                                                                      They each have their own personalities and
                                                                                                                                         watching their personalities grow is amazing. The
        The leadership and guidance you offer as a member of the Board of Trustees or a committee can
        help to ensure that our organization is well equipped to fulfill its mission with integrity and adequate                         best part is watching the dogs and cats get
        funding.                                                                                                                         adopted and go to their forever homes.” - Amy
                                                                                                                    Denise & Cleo
        The bequest of an estate gift can help pay the wages for the caring shelter staff that cleans kennels,
        feeds animals, provides love, facilitates volunteers and helps raise the funds needed to “keep the            “Animals are my passion in life. I love working at the front desk and
        doors open” at the Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center.                                                    being the first person people see and talk to. It’s such an exciting and
                                                                                                                      emotional time when an animal gets to go to its forever home.”
         The contribution of money can help make sure that we can assist the person who has, with the
                                                                                                                      – Tonya
         best interests of their beloved cat or dog, surrendered the animal to the Center so that it can
         have the care it deserves.
                                                                                                                       “I enjoy working at the Center because of the wonderful animals we
Our non-profit organization exists because of a community need: temporary shelter, care, and                           help find homes for. The post-adoption stories are absolutely
love for homeless animals and the facilitation of sustained adoptions for these voiceless cats                         amazing” – Karin
and dogs. The need for your continued support is real. At the current time, we receive no tax
                                                                                                                                                            “There are many reasons why I
funds and operate solely on donations and the fees we charge for our services (adoptions fees,
                                                                                                                                                            love to work at the
surrender fees, stray redemption fees, education course fees, etc.). These do not begin to cover our
                                                                                                                                                            Maclean-Cameron Animal
expenses. We need Y-O-U to help support the caring of homeless cats and dogs in our community
and the providing of learning opportunities that will help future generations improve animal welfare.                                                       Adoption Center. The satisfac-
                                                                                                                                                            tion of knowing that the animals
On behalf of the past, current and future cats and dogs finding temporary shelter and love at the                                                           in our care are receiving the best
                                                                                                                                 Aly & Sampson              care by a loving staff is one of
Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center, I thank y-o-u! The need for your continued support is
real! Please give today!                                                                                              these reasons, but the primary one is seeing the look on a dog or
                                                                                                                      cat’s face when they realize they are leaving the Center to go home.”
Gratefully,                                                             282 dogs & puppies
                                                   fyi: this year, we’ve had                                          – Aly

                                                         and   204 cats & kittens adopted!                            “I am beyond fortunate to consistently witness the phenomenal
                                                                                                                      amount of kindness and generosity that exist in our community!
Executive Director                                                                                                    Donations of goods (especially touching are the donations of items
                                                                     THE CENTER!                                      for pets in lieu of birthday gifts for themselves that children make),
                                                                                                                      services, money and time by individuals, service groups, businesses
                                                    Call us at 727.7387 to schedule a tour & see
                                                                                                                      and schools are the lifeblood of our Center. In addition, my heart
                                                for yourself what contributions are making possible!
                                                                                                                      regularly fills with joy when I see the pureness of love that cats and
                                                                                                                      dogs show to humans.” – Pam

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WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS

Two Paws Up!
GENEROUS VOLUNTEERS GIVING THEIR TIME
                                                                                              VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT!
There are too many to name or picture but make no                                                                                     Esperanza Pinocci has
mistake, the generosity of the Center’s volunteers means                                                                              been helping out at the
the world to the animals and the people who care for them                                                                             Center for the past two
every day. Thanks to these special people, our animals                                                                                years and has really
experience love and enrichment, clean beds and kennels,                                                                               made an impact! She
                                                                                                                                      loves walking into the
and extra comforts that help make them happy while
                                                                                                                                      Center to greetings of
waiting for their forever homes.                                                                                                      happy faces and
  10.26.17 – 10.30.18
                                                                                                                                      wagging tails.

    # OF ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS:                     # OF VOLUNTEER HOURS:                                                                 “I have so much love for
                253                                       1575.13                                                                     pets and I wish every
                                                                                                                                      pet had a loving home. I
                                                                                                                                      am so happy when I
                                                                                                                                      finally see them go
                                                                                                                                      home with a family!”

                                         TThank
                                           hank Y
                                                Yoou
                                                   u!!
                                                                                              Esperanza and Chestnut

      Mica donates three large
         bags of cat food!

                                                                                              Catherine and Jim Mertz with children
                                                                                              Adriana, Destiny & Nik.

                                                                                              VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT!
                                                                                              It all started when their daughter, Adriana, wanted do to
                                                                Five Falls Christian School   something to give back. Adriana ended up being
                                                                students read to the cats.
       Cub Scouts collect trash.                                                              the first recipient of the Youth Generosity Award and asks for
                                                                                              donations for the Center for her birthday every year. As a
                                                                                              family, they have gone above and beyond with their support
                                                                                              of the Center. They walk dogs, pet cats, donate to the silent
                                                                                              auctions and provide photography services of the animals
                                                                                              and in support of fundraising events and so, so much more.
                                                                                              They even adopted their dog, Ninkasi, from the Center!

                                                                                              “There is an overwhelming sense of peace and fulfillment.
                                                                                              We are able to come together as a family and give back to
        Volunteers spend the day helping at the Center during D.A. Davidson’s
                                                                                              the animals in ways that make all of us happy.”
                              Strength of Giving Days.
                                                                                              - Catherine Mertz

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LOOKING FOR WAYS TO HELP?

             VOLUNTEER                                                                              make an impact!
              We have a variety of volunteer
     opportunities based on your availability, interests,
                     skills and needs.                                                                           WE WANT YOU TO
               Volunteer Opportunities:                                                                   JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
               Dog & Cat Kennel Cleaner • Dog & Cat Comfort &                                 Members will have the opportunity to directly impact the Center’s growth
       Enrichment • Clerical Assistant • Groundskeeping • Maintenance                           and direction while contributing to our fundraising, event and capital
      & Technical Help • Humane Education Instructor • Animal Grooming
                        • Animal Photography • & More!                                         campaign efforts. The ideal candidate will have a good track record of
                                                                                              supporting the Center’s mission and have strong connections to our local
       Come to our next Volunteer Orientation & Training Session!                                                     and regional community.
               Saturday, December 15 | 2 - 4 pm                                                                Interested? Submit your resume and cover letter!

         CALL US AT 727-7387 FOR MORE INFO!                                                                   Email: director@macleananimaladoptioncenter.org
                                                                                                                 Mail: P. O. Box 3426, Great Falls, MT 59403

                                                                              “Change” Their World                                         Donate Items From Our
  Join the Fur Ball Committee!                                                  Emergency Medical Fund

                                                                                                                                          Wish List
                                                                                                                                      Gift Cards (retailers that sell pet products)
                                                                                                                                           Dog / Puppy & Cat & Kitten Treats
                                                              Did you know that every year many stray cats and                                  Kong Toys & Nylabones
                                                              dogs arrive at the Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption                         Hard Puppy Toys / Cat & Kitten Toys
                                                              Center in need of medical treatment beyond the basic
                                                                             our budget allows? Please help us pay                    Peanut Butter & Unexpired Dog / Cat Food
                                                                               this expense by contributing to our                         Ceramic / Plastic Cat Food Dishes
                                                                                  Emergency Medical Fund!                                    4 & 6 Foot Leashes & Collars
                                                                                         Stop by the Center                                    Pine Litter or Newspaper
  If you’re enthusiastic, creative, have fun ideas                                                                                                 Towels & Blankets
 and the commitment to help us with our biggest
                                                                                         today to pick up a
                                                                                         FREE growler!                                Paper Towels & Original Dawn Dish Soap
 fundraising event of the year - then join the 15th                “Change”
                                                                  Their World
                                                                                                                                                   Plastic Poop Bags
            Annual Fur Ball committee.                                                   You can use it as a place to collect                 Bleach & Disinfecting wipes
                                                                                         the money you plan to contribute!                             Litter pans
        We’d love to have you!                                                           Do you know of a friend, or
                                                                                         business or family member who                Cat / Dog Carriers & Cat / Small Dog Beds
                   First Meeting:                               Emergency Medical Fund   may also want to help? Pick up a              Shampoo Formulated for Dogs and Cats
                                                                                         free growler for them, too!                              No Spill Dog Bowls
   Thursday, January 10, 2018 • 5:30 pm
                                                                                       For those of you who already have a “Change”
 Email: marketing@macleananimaladoptioncenter.org             Their World Growler - the program concept is the same but the funds     Shipments or deliveries can be dropped at:
 Call: 727-7387                                               are now designated for emergency medical costs.                          900 25th Ave NE, Great Falls, MT 59404

             Introducing an exciting new club with the Uptown Optimists!
                                                                                                                                               Monthly Meetings • Guest Speakers
         You’re invited to be part of a BRAND NEW animal-focused youth club - the first of its kind!                                           • Youth & Parent Oriented • Animal
          This organization will be a service club under the guidance of the Uptown Optimists and
         dedicated to the mission and projects of the Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center.                                                     Welfare • Volunteer Projects

             If you want to be a part of something fun, educational and structured then join us!
         Interested? Come to our informational session for an overview of the program and Q&A.
                  Saturday, Dec. 15 | 10 am - noon | MCAAC

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HAPPY ADOPTION TAILS

                                            Celebrating Remington
                                            It was love at first sight for Emily and Ira Nieman. As soon
                                            as they walked into the Center and saw Remington, they
                                            knew he was the dog for them.
                                            “We are grateful and blessed to have adopted Remi,”
                                            Emily said. “He has changed our lives forever!”
                                            Remi was a shy and sweet dog while at the Center,
                                            always patiently waiting for his forever family to come find him.
                                            Now Remi is enjoying the good life with lots of fetch, long walks
                                            and fun car rides. He loves his family and human sibling - but his
                                            best friend is his fur-sister, Riley.

                                            “We love his personality, smarts and of course his good looks. We can’t
                                             thank you enough for allowing him to become a part of our family!”
  Remi enjoys long walks & playing fetch.

Celebrating Sami & Amos
One of our own volunteers, Sherry Kauffman, knows first hand how hard it is to NOT want to
adopt every animal that comes through our doors.                                                                                 Sami loves
                                                                                                                                 running up & down
“I was hoping to downsize, actually,” Sherry laughed. “But I ended up adopting two cats                                          the halls and
within a few months of each other!”                                                                                              being mischevious.
First, Sherry adopted Midnight (now Amos) who was a sweet and mellow cat and lonely after
his brother was adopted without him.
Then, there was young and mischevious Chester (now Sami) whose energy has definitely
brought some liveliness into Sherry’s home. Even though Sherry was worried about having a
kitten in the home, she just couldn’t walk away from him. She had already gotten to know
him while volunteering in the cat room.
“Sami would just run up our clothes and make us all laugh. I was hoping he’d get adopted
but nobody ever came for him...so I did!”
Sami and Amos now enjoy a warm and social lifestyle and love having such good
companions in both the human and feline variety!

    Life is Great.                                                                                                    Amos enjoys relaxing & naps!

    Pets Make It Better.
                                                                                                          Since Opening
     Please support the Maclean-Cameron                                                             in August of 2015, the Center
     Animal Adoption Center!                                                                            has found homes for

                                                                                                           8ca3ts4! 7do5g0
     Use the envelope provided or call 727-7382.

        Donate Today!                                                                                                    s!

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IN THE NEWS

David & Tanya Cameron Honored
as Outstanding Philanthropists

                                                                                                              “GOOD” NEWS!

                                                                                                    In February 2018, we celebrated the
                                                                                                          end of our most recent
                                                                                                            capital campaign:

                                                                                                     “GOOD” - Get Out Of Debt

“Philanthropy is not a decorative
dusting on the substance of
what we do, it is often at the                                                                              Gene Thayer, GOOD Campaign
                                                                                                    Chair, thanks the crowd during the campaign
core of why we have the world                                                                                  completion celebration.

we do.” - Amir Pasic
                                                                                                    The Maclean-Cameron Animal
David and Tanya Cameron were awarded the Outstanding Philanthropist Award on Thursday,
                                                                                                    Adoption Center is a
November 8, 2018 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (Montana Chapter).
                                                                                                    state-of-the-art institution
                                             The Camerons first gave to the the Animal
                                                                                                    dedicated to the adoption of
                                                                                                    animals and the education of
                                             Foundation of Great Falls (opened as the Maclean
                                                                                                    their new family members!
                                             Animal Adoption Center as a DBA of the Foundation
                                                                                                    Building such an incredible
                                             in 2015) in February of 2005. From February 2005       facility required the acquisition
                                             to April 2017, David and Tanya’s gifts totaled         of financing.
                                             approximately $175,000. Then, in January of 2018,
                                             they made a gift as a family, in conjunction with      As a result of this campaign,
                                             Dave’s sister, Nancy Cameron, of nearly $580,000 to    we were able to pay off our
                                             our GOOD (Get Out of Debt) capital campaign. As a      loan debt of approximately
                                             result of this gift, the Maclean Animal Adoption       $1.5 million in just over a year.
                                             Center was renamed Maclean-Cameron Animal
                                             Adoption Center.
                                                                                                    Thanks to all of our
The Cameron’s impact is colossal and illustrates the positive power of philanthropy. They lead by   generous donors!
example through their giving and demonstrate how citizens can effect social change. Dave and
Tanya are wonderful people who have applied their hearts and minds to making the world a
better place, inspiring current and future generations to function in humanity. Dave and Tanya’s
giving shows an awareness of and commitment to helping with various interconnected societal
needs as they relate to basic human needs, education and animal welfare.

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EVENTS

    We had our FIRST EVER birthday
    party at the Center!
    Bella and her friends had a fantastic time at the Center,
    where they enjoyed animal-related activities, a “behind the
    scenes” tour of the Center and kitten cuddling. In honor of
    her special day, Bella even got to name one of our
    animals.

    Now it’s your turn! Give your child a truly unique birthday
    experience - reserve a date today!

    Various Party Packages Are Available

    FOR MORE INFO ON COST                                                    The Tails & Ales event brings together the Great
                                                                             Falls community and raises awareness of the
    & REGISTRATION:                                                          Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center’s
    Visit Our Website: macleananimaladoptiocenter.org
    Call Us: 727-7387                                                        message and mission.
                                                                             In addition, it celebrates the birthday of the Maclean-Cameron
                                                                             Animal Adoption Center (August 2015). More than 300 members of
                                                                             the community gathered at the Center on Thursday, August 9 to
                                                                             enjoy food, live music by Jack Anderegg and Joe Ryan,
                                                                             a silent auction and facility tours.

                                                                             Thank you to our volunteers and vendors for making the
                                                                             2nd Annual Tails and Ales event a success!

Fun & Educational
“Critter” Camps
Our campers learn about animal care and
understanding through humane education lessons,
guest speakers, pet projects and more!

THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING PRESENTERS!

                                  “I got to pet Fox - he loved me. We also             “I learned that dogs can be helpful in many ways. They can be
      Winter Kid’s Camp           got to play with the cats which was my               all kinds of service dogs! I also loved the cats. I didn't know
 December 26 - 28 | 9 am - 3 pm   favorite part. I love the animals!”                  microchips were meant to track the dog's owners. And I liked
       $135 per camper             - Nichole                                           the part where the guidedogs came. I loved it here!”
       Sign Up TODAY!                                                                  - Mackinzee

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EVENTS

A Night at the Fur Ball!
                                                                The committee, chaired by Jody Jakes,                                       Youth
                                                                worked hard to plan the Maclean-Cameron                                     Generosity
                                                                Animal Adoption Center’s signature
                                                                fundraising event, held on April 21, 2018 at
                                                                                                                                            Award
                                                                the Best Western Heritage Inn.                                               The Youth Generosity Award
                                                                                                                                             (2017-2018) was presented
                                                                The 14th Annual Fur Ball attendees enjoyed                                   to Jacksin Graves on
                                                                hors d'oeuvres during Yappy Hour, live music,      April 21, 2018 in appreciation for making the world a
                                                                a gourmet plated dinner, a card blitz raffle for   better place for dogs, cats and people. Thanks for all
                                                                                                                   your hard work, Jacksin!
                                                                two round-trip tickets on Delta airlines and a
          Guests enjoy a catered meal, live music
               and silent and live auctions.                    wide variety of silent and live auction items.

The enthusiasm and support of by sponsors, donors and
attendees for the 14th Annual Fur Ball was evident
throughout the night and we are very greatful for the support.

Thank you to everyone who donated the items for a
successfull live auction! This year’s live auction: a six-course
meal for eight by Veronica Ronnau of Pizazz; a Vacation
Getaway to the Montana Sporting Club; a 2012 Club Car
Precendent Golf Cart; a Cabo San Lucas Vacation; a Seattle
Seahawks Game and Stay; a Linear Gas Fire Pit Table; Wicker      Long time emcee Mark Higgins
Chairs and a Bench; One Week in a Beautiful Palm Springs            entertaining the crowd.

Townhouse; and a Long Weekend Getaway in Seeley Lake, Montana.

Thank you to our sponsors! Headline sponsors: D.A. Davidson; Prairie Mountain Bank;
Sletten Construction Company; Napa Auto Parts; and Jody Jakes, Realtor®. Event
sponsors: Owen Gayle Robinson; the VanderJagt Family; Star Radio; Travel Cafe; Best
Western Heritage Inn; Ted Stevens; Printing Center USA; Renaissance Creative; and                                   Lindsey Godwin collapsed while taking a shower and
Wendy R. Sire, CFP®. CIMA®. MBA Senior Vice President – Investment Officer Wells                                    found herself unable to call out for help. Somehow, her
Fargo Advisors                                                                                                      dog, Mona, knew something was wrong and dug at the
                                                                                                                    door furiously until Lindsey’s mom opened it to find her
                                                                                                                    helpless daughter. Lindsey would later learn she had
                                                                                                                    experienced a stroke. Through her recovery, Mona was
                                                                                                                    never far from Lindsey’s side as companion and protector.

                                                                                                                   “She has always been my other half, but she
                                                                                                                   went above and beyond anything I could have
                                                                                                                   ever expected from a furry friend. She has
                                                                                                                   truly earned her nickname of Mona Bear - the
                                                                                                                   Greatest Bear in All the Land.”
                                                                                                                   – Lindsey Godwin

         Flawless Auto Body                Guests having fun at the event.
                                                                                   The Penthouse Salon

                                                                                                                   Thank you to the
                                                                                                                   14th Annual Fur Ball Committee!
                                                                                                                   Julia Bursiaga            Sherry Kauffman
                                                                                                                   Erin Doran                Kerry Otto
                                                                                                                   Sharon Hancock            Sue Skees
                                                                                                                   Tom Hazen                 Micki Swankie
                                                                                                                   Janet Henning             Pam Volk
                                                                                                                   Jody Jakes                Leanette VanderJagt
                        Sletten Construction                                    Volunteers enjoy the evening!      Tonya Jorgenson           Libbey Winderl

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WAYS TO GIVE

A Note from our                                                                              Sponsor the Center
Fundraising Committee Chairman                                                               One-Day Sponsorship • $ 1,000
                                                                                             Help the Center by sponsoring operation costs for a day. Select a special day to
                                                                                             honor someone or celebrate an occasion and we will display the love you’ve
                              Thank you to all that have donated and supported               shared through signage in our reception area.
                              the Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center!
                              From the time the Center was a dream, to now - our
                              donors and supporters remain the lifeblood of this
                              organization.
                                                                                                                            Owen & Gayle Robinson
                          I have been witness to so many acts of uncommon                                      Donated Today’s Opera�on Cost to Celebrate their Anniversary.

                          generosity, from the kids at North Middle School
                                                                                             DAY SPONSORS
who raised money to buy a paver many years ago to the twelve year old girl
                                                                                             Owen & Gayle Robinson | 11.26.17 | In Honor of their Wedding Anniversary
that set a goal to raise a million dollars for our facility, to the board mem-               John Huber | 11.23.17 | In Celebration of Thanksgiving
bers who have committed their time and effort to further the cause, to the                   John Huber | 12.25.17 | In Celebration of Christmas
supporters who have passed away that thought of us in their estate plan                      John Huber | 2.15.18 | In Celebration of the Completion of the GOOD Campaign
starting with Margaret J. Maclean. I have been touched by the support of                     Dave & Tanya Cameron | 4.1.18 | In Celebration of their 57th Wedding Anniversary
the GOOD (Get Out Of Debt) campaign that helped us retire the bank debt                      Beth Schoenen, Beth Inc. | 3.17.18 | In Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day
and start a new chapter in the history of the Center. As I look at all the                   Allen & Lola Kosmerl | 4.26.18 | In Celebration of their Wedding Anniversary
naming rights as I walk around our facility, I am moved to continue to work                  John Huber | 4.21.18 | In Celebration of the Fur Ball
to “keep our doors open.” For every donation - whatever the amount of                        John & Sue Ann Stephenson | 5.25.18 | In Celebration of Sue Ann’s Birthday
                                                                                             John Huber | 7.4.18 | In Celebration of July 4th
money or time - I am grateful. THANK YOU!
                                                                                             John Huber | 8.9.18 | In Celebration of Tails and Ales
Looking forward, I am focused on two very exciting new initiatives - the                     John Huber | 9.27.18 | In Honor of the Anniversary of D. A. Davidson
“Change” Their World Animal Medical Fund (which you can read about on                        OTHER WAYS TO HELP
page 5) and the Grand 1000 Capital Campaign. Through the Grand 1000, we                      Feed Every Dog for 6 Months - $500                |    Vaccinate 4 Animals - $100
                                                                                             Feed Every Cat for 3 Months - $250                |    Proved Toys for 10 Animals - $50
seek 1000 donations over a two year period that average 1000 dollars per
donation or 1 million dollars every two years. Every donation toward the
Grand 1000 is important no matter the size of the donation. What is                          Annual Membership                                              FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS
                                                                                                                                                                    ...I’m A Member...
important is 1000 names of support for our Center and the work that we
                                                                                                                                   Your membership makes a difference for them!
provide for the animals and our community.                                                                                               Our animals find their way to us and
                                                                                                                                         deserve the very best care and all of the
I’m excited to start 2019 off strong with these exciting new initiatives and                                                            love we can provide so that they can
I know that they will bring great things to the Center.                                                                                    become treasured family members and
                                                                                                                                             enjoy the ives they deserve.
                                                                                                                                                    Support the Center with
                                                                                                                                                    Membership!
Fundraising Committee Chair

                                                                                             Platinum Paw ................................ $750 & Above                        Businesses can
                                                                                             Gold Paw ..........................................$500 - $749                    join at the Silver
                                                                                             Silver Paw ........................................$250 - $499                    Paw level or
                                                                                             Bronze Paw ......................................$100 - $249                      above.
             Through the Grand 1000 campaign,                                                Foundation Friend ................................$50 - $99
          we seek 1,000 donations averaging $1,000.
      Our good work is not accomplished without expenses. Currently, MCAAC does not          Commemorative Pavers
     raise enough money through the services we provide to cover our operational costs.                                  Honor a special pet, loved one, or friend with a
    We rely on donations from our generous and supportive community to keep our doors
                                                                                                                         commemorataive paver prominently displayed
    open! We need your support to continue our work with the homeless cats, kittens, dogs
                   and puppies of Great Falls and North Central Montana.                                                 at the Center. Your personal inscription will
                                                                                                                         forever celebrate the unique relationship you
               THANK YOU TO OUR GRAND 1000 AMBASSADORS                                                                   cherish or had with a beloved pet or friend. Your
               FOR CONTRIBUTING GIFTS OF $10,000 OR ABOVE!                                                               granite paver will be placed in the patio located
    John Huber | Lola Kosmerl | Owen & Gayle Robinson | Gene & Jane Thayer | Matt Thoeny                                 off the community education room.
                                                                                                                         12 x 12” .................................................. $950
                  MAKE A PLEDGE TODAY!                                                                                   6 x 12” .................................................... $450
                                                                                                                         6 x 6” ...................................................... $200
                                                                                                                         Add a logo or pawprint for $50

10                                                                                          www.macleananimaladoptioncenter.org | (406) 727-7387
WAYS TO GIVE

Honoring our Loved Ones                                                                                                                     Planned Giving & Legacy Society
Donations received October 22, 2017 - November 25, 2018                                                                                     Our planned giving program enhances the long-term
                                                                                                                                            stability of the MCAAC by providing income to meet the
 IN MEMORY OF                        Allen Kosmerl
                                      John Huber
                                                                  Hunter Schwandt
                                                                Greg & Deb Schwandt
                                                                                                     IN MEMORY OF                           increasing demand to save the lives of cats and dogs.
       Roy Aafedt
     Rosa McDermott                     Pam Volk
                                                                   Bob Sletten
                                                                                                     BELOVED PETS                           We invite you to invest in our future by joining. When you
     Coalman Adkins
                                   Mary Ann Lenon              Owen & Gayle Robinson                       Buddy Bazant                     submit a Planned Giving Notification form to us, you
                               James & Laverne Fogelberg
       Toni Larson               John & Rita Schrader
                                                                     Ellen Swartz
                                                                  Pat & Lori Caldwell
                                                                                                           Eileen Bazant
                                                                                                                                            become qualified to enroll in our Legacy Society. Gifts
                                                                                                       Charlis, Gracie & Lilly
     Brandon Barnes              Dr Margaret Mahoney                Nancy Drazich                          Teresa Gray                      may be in the form of a provision in a will, an outright
  John & Nancy Dutchak
      Janette Forsyth
                                    Nancy Carras &
                                  Georgia Carras Vogel
                                                               Richard & Elaine Walters
                                                                   Robert Virostko                Cherry & Merida the Hampsters             gift, or as a beneficiary of a policy or financial account.
       Patricia Heath            John & Nancy Dutchak                                                 William & Sharon Kiffe
                                                                    Ken Swisher
    Karyn & Ed Jenkins             Bonnie Jorgensen                                                      Charlie All Paws
Arnold & Rochelle Kimmerle         Michael Krukones
                                                            Barbara Moe & Howard Axtell
                                                                  Michael Letcher                        Cassie Vanslyke                    The Legacy Society: The Legacy Society honors
        Marcia Leaf
      Mimi Mathson
                                John & Linda St. Germain
                                                                   Sophie Watson                       Booyah Bugs Cramer                   individuals who have made provisions in their estate
        Terri Maurer                Neil Michaels
                                    Sandy Mares
                                                                    Toni Larson                            John Huber
                                                                                                                                            plans to help homeless pets beyond their lifetimes.
        Sheryl Shea                                                                                           Edwin
        Ruth Staley               Margaret Matteucci
                                   Brent Michaels
                                                               IN HONOR OF                             Sharon & William Kiffe               Enrolling in this program allows you to designate the
    Linda Van Tighem
                                  Maralene Michaels              Paula Bomkamp
                                                                                                      Clyde & Sadie Erickson
                                                                                                                                            Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center to care for
                                                               Donald & Myrna DeBolt
      Pete Bleskin
   Hanling & Sky Zheng
                                    Bonnie Pacini
                                                                   Ashley Zuelke                       Ben & Caroline Carter                your pets and help them find new homes should they
      Bonnie Boland
                                      Mary Mills
                               Andrew & Wendy Davidson
                                                               Dave & Tanya Cameron                           Gracie
                                                                                                             Pam Volk
                                                                                                                                            outlive you.
                                                             In Honor of Philanthropists
      Kathryn Lewis
                                    Adrienne Moran                of the Year Award                      Lumpy Molloy
       Rita Caldwell                  John Huber                      John Huber                      Robert & Cindy James
       Anonymous                       Pam Volk
                                                           Danny, Rhiana & Jordan Castner        Midnight Greystone Moonshadow
      Gloria Clark                  Madelyn Moye                    Cathy Castner                         Porter Coggins
Tom & Mary Marie Bessette         Dale & Laurie Hicks           Pastor David Castner
                                       Darci Neil                  Cathy Castner
                                                                                                              Robin
                                                                                                       Ed & Sharon Hancock
                                                                                                                                            I have included the Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption
                                   Denise Wegner
       Gloria Derosa
      Shannon Cathel                                           Timorie & Liam Castner                         Sadie
                                                                                                                                            Center in my estate plan. I have made the following
                                    Tracy O'Day
      Joyce Everson            Duane & Shirley Menghini
                                                                   Cathy Castner                            Janie Ward                      provisions (check all that apply):
                                                                                                             Pam Volk
     Theresa Gassner                Charlie O'Day                  Carl Donovan
    Ken & Karen Haggart                                          Mr. Luck Donovan                         Copper Sundly
                                Ben & Caroline Carter                                                                                              The Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center is
         Ron Holm                                                  Susan Colvin                          Samantha Sundly
                               George & Connie McCabe
  James & Jeanne Liebelt
                                                                  Jacksin Graves                              Tiger                                named in my will or living trust.
 Richard & Mary Ann Lucas            Amber Olson                                                          Michelle Elmore
                                                                  Napa Auto Parts
       Susan Storm              Duane & Shirley Menghini
 Tom & Janelle VanTighem                                             Judy Gretch                                                                   The Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center is a
                                     Esther Peterson               Francine Gretch                                                                 beneficiary of my:
      Ann Goldhahn                    Cheryle Hirose
     Marjorie Stricklin          Greg & Deb Schwandt                Karen Harant               We are so grateful for our donors and
                                William & Barbara Thares          Cathie Williamson           recognize them for their generosity and                    Life Insurance
         Rick Hardy               Warren & Sue Wenz                 Jody Jakes              support of the Center. If your name is listed
Calvin & Michelle Danreuther                                    Steve & Sydne Skaer             incorrectly, we sincerely apologize.
          Tia Kuntz
                                     Zach Picking                                                                                                        Retirement Plan
                                  Ryan & Leslie Seltzer            Sarah Millhollin             Please contact us so we can correct
        Marvin Works
                                                                  Cathie Williamson                  our records: 727-7387 or
                                Dorothy Jeanine Pinocci                                                                                                  I have made other provisions for the
      Emelyn Hauser               Roger & Cheri Warila         Stu & Janie Nicholson’s     director@macleananimaladoptioncenter.org.
   Stu & Janie Nicholson
                                                                   “See Ya Later”                                                                        Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center.
                                      Cathy Reid
  Betty Jane Henderson                Teddie Bray                    John Huber                                                                          Please describe:
         Pam Volk                     John Huber                Tom & Jan Robitaille
      Lani Neill-Hull                Beryl Richard               Doug & Sara Sexe
       Edward Hull                   Sheila Vallejo                 Gene Thayer
     Sandra Neill-Hull              Sadie Scanson          In Honor of MSU Alumni Award
       Edward Hull                Gary & Sharon Willits             John Huber
                                                                                                                                                   I accept membership in the Maclean-Cameron
                                                                                                                                                   Animal Adoption Center’s Legacy Society.

                                                                                                                                                          You have my permission to use my name in
                                                                                                                                                          printed publications and signage.

    $100,000 Legacy Gift from Adrienne Moran                                                                                                              I prefer to remain anonymous.

                    Adrienne Squires-                                                                                                       NAME
                                                                       Animal Foundation in his memory.
                    Moran passed away                                  This gift is commemorated with a                                     ADDRESS
                    at age 78 on October                               plaque designating the naming right
                    4, 2018. Before her                                                                                                     CITY                             STATE / ZIP
                                                                       of the West lobby at the Center.
                    death, she created a                                                                                                    PHONE
                    legacy gift conveying                              Adrienne contributed to the
   the care of animals in need through a                               “Change Their World” prorgram and                                    E-MAIL
   POD (payable on death) designation of                               the Fur Ball. She also memorialized
                                                                                                                                            SIGNATURE
   a bank account.                                                     loved ones by purchasing
                                                                       commemorative pavers that are                                        DATE
   Adrienne began her support of the                                   placed outside our education room                                    MAIL TO: Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center
   Animal Foundation in 2011 with a                                    at the Center. Our hearts are filled                                          P.O.Box 3426 | Great Falls, MT 59403
   donation to the “Spay of the Falls” fall                            with gratitude for the gifts she gave
                                                                                                                                            Interested in more information?
   spay/neuter clinic. Following the                                   in and beyond her lifetime for the                                   Email: director@macleananimaladoptioncenter.org
   death of her son, Robert Squires, she                               betterment of pets and people!                                       Call: (406) 727-7387.
   made a donation of $40,000 to the                                                                                                        The information in this publication is not intended as legal or financial
                                                                                                                                            advice. Consult an attorney or certified professional accountant before
                                                                                                                                            making any decisions regarding your estate plans.

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                                              Uptown Optimist’s NEW Volunteer Club
                                              December 15, 2018

          PHYSICAL ADDRESS                    Volunteer Orientation & Training
900 25th Avenue NE, Great Falls, MT 59404     December 15, 2018

          MAILING ADDRESS                     Winter Kid’s Camp
   PO Box 3426, Great Falls, MT 59403         December 26 - 28, 2018

           CENTER HOURS                       15th Annual Fur Ball
     Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm           Saturday, April 27, 2019
        Sunday - Monday: Closed

           OUR BOARD
      President Libbey Winderl
       Treasurer Debbie Corn
             Trustees
     John Huber • Jody Jakes
     Gene Thayer • Karlie Woith               The printing of this newsletter was generously donated by

  TREE
  TREE of
       of LOVE
          LOVE                                     Microchipping
 Memorial
 Memorial Gathering
          Gathering
                                                  Saves Lives
                                                         1 in 3                       1 in 10                              $25
                                                   PETS
                                                   PETS WILL
                                                         WILL BECOME
                                                              BECOME               PETS
                                                                                   PETS RETURN
                                                                                        RETURN HOME
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                                                                                                              IS ALL
                                                                                                                 ALL IT
                                                                                                                     IT COSTS
                                                                                                                        COSTS TO
                                                                                                                              TO PROTECT
                                                                                                                                 PROTECT YOUR
                                                                                                                                         YOUR
                                                 LOST
                                                 LOST IN
                                                      IN THEIR
                                                         THEIR LIFETIME
                                                               LIFETIME              WITHOUT
                                                                                     WITHOUT AN
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                                                                                                              PET WITH
                                                                                                                  WITH AA UNIVERSAL
                                                                                                                          UNIVERSAL MICROCHIP
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                                                     GET
                                                     GET YOUR
                                                         YOUR PET
                                                              PET MICROCHIPPED
                                                                  MICROCHIPPED AT
                                                                               AT THE
                                                                                  THE MACLEAN-CAMERON
                                                                                      MACLEAN-CAMERON ANIMAL
                                                                                                         ANIMAL ADOPTION
                                                                                                                ADOPTION CENTER
                                                                                                                         CENTER TODAY!
                                                                                                                                TODAY!
                                                                         PLEASE
                                                                         PLEASE CALL
                                                                                CALL 727-7387
                                                                                      727-7387 FOR
                                                                                               FOR AN
                                                                                                   AN APPOINTMENT.
                                                                                                      APPOINTMENT.

       Join us for a special evening
   as we memorialize pets and the people
              who love them.
                                                           Remember a pet or person by listing their name in the event program.

 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018                                Please mail this form with your information on or before December 17 to:
         5:30 - 7 PM                              P.O. Box 3426, Great Falls, MT 59403 or e-mail: marketing@macleananimaladoptioncenter.org
    Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 pm
                                                    1) Pet Name                                               Owner
  Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies as we
        celebrate our furry friends.
                                                    2) Pet Name                                               Owner
  We will light our exterior Christmas tree
        and read the names of the
                                                    3) Pet Name                                               Owner
   animals who have given us the gift of
             unconditional love.
                                                    4) Pet Name                                               Owner
        This event is free and open
               to the public.                                             A suggested donation of $20 per pet is appreciated.
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