Spring 2008 Ferret Frolic

[ferretfan]

NOTE: This event will be held rain or shine.  In the event of rain, tents will be setup at the site to keep everyone dry.

MEDIA RELEASE
April 12, 2008

Ferret Rescue Society of Ottawa and Area presents the Spring 2008 Ferret Frolic!

MEDIA RELEASE

The Ferret Rescue Society of Ottawa and Area (FRSO) is proud to present its Spring Ferret Frolic in McNabb Park (corner of Bronson and Gladstone) on Sunday, June 1, 2008, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This annual event is presented by the FRSO to help educate ferret owners and the general public about these wonderful pets and to raise funds for the society.

The Spring Ferret Frolic welcomes ferrets, their owners and curious onlookers to witness a variety of fun ferret competitions. Tube races, best ferret pirate costume, walk the plank, treasure hunt and swab the deck are among this year’s events.  Additional highlights include a silent auction, a display of FRSO's foster ferrets, opportunities to ask ferret experts questions on ferret health and ownership, sales tables with a large assortment of pet accessories, items for ferret owners and both human and ferret treats.  Proceeds from this event are used by the FRSO to help continue their rescue efforts.  Please note that all ferrets attending this event must have received a negative ADV test result within the past year.

The FRSO became a registered non-profit corporation in the winter of 2002 and a registered Canadian charity in 2006. Its mandate is to care for unwanted, abandoned or abused ferrets. It is the only animal rescue group in the Ottawa area that aids ferrets in need. Ferrets are rehabilitated and given any medical attention they require. Those that are healthy enough are adopted out to carefully screened new families. All others become long-term residents of the group at special foster homes. The FRSO has a no kill policy. The only exception is when it is medically impossible to treat or heal a ferret that is suffering.

Each year the FRSO takes in and adopts out more ferrets as it becomes more recognized and well known. In 2007, the FRSO took in 62 ferrets, adopted out 26.  18 ferrets passed away before finding a forever home. Currently, the group is caring for 47 ferrets. The FRSO does not receive any government grants and relies solely on donations and funds gathered from fundraising events. The Spring Ferret Frolic is one of the society’s biggest fundraisers.

Contact: Mary Beth Stanistreet, President
Phone: 613-296-4357
Email: info@ferretrescue.ca
Website: www.ferretrescue.ca

[ferretfan]

Following is the Frolic Schedule and site map:

Best Ferret Costumes 1:30 pm

Tube Races 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Capture the Flag 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm

Treasure Hunt 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm

Walk the Plank 2:45 pm to 3:45 PM

Swab the Deck 2:45 pm to 3:45 PM

Fortune Telling 2:45 pm to 3:45pm

Guess Our 2008 Vet Bill 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm

Silent Auction 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Visit the Fosters 1:00 pm to 4:00pm

Food & Product Sales 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Ferret Health Clinic 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm




Meilleurs costumes 13h30

Courses de tubes 13h30 à 14h

Capturer le drapeau 13h45 à 14h45

Chasse au trésor 13h45 à 14h45

Supplice de la planche 14h35 à 15h45

Essuyer le pont 14h35 à 15h45

Divination 14h35 à 15h45

Devinez nos frais vétérinaires de 2008 13h à 15h45m

Vente aux enchères par écrit 13h à 16h

Visitez les furets en familles d’accueil 13h à 16h

Ventes de nourriture et produits 13h à 16h

Clinique pour furets 13h à 16h

[ferretfan]

If you know any vendors who are interested in attending the frolic, please let them know we are now taking requests.  The fee structure is:
·   Free for non-profit. $20 if they need a table and chairs.
·   $50 for vendors which includes 1 table and 2 chairs.
·   $20 for each additional vendor table.
·   All fees are payable in advance.

Contact us via our online form at http://ferretrescue.ca/contact.php for more information or to reserve a table.

[ferretfan]

Here are the English versions of the posters!



To print the posters, select one of the following PDF Files....

Colour Full Size

Black and White Full Size

Colour  2 Per Page

Black and White 2 Per Page

[ferretfan]

Attached is the Planning spreadsheet and the Volunteer FAQ sheet.
Note:  The plan has been updated as of May 25, 2008

Some items that we still need help with include:

Site Setup Assistance 9am to 1pm
Setup of Events area
Setup and Operation of the Food Table (Need 1 more volunteer)
Setup and Operation of Tube Races 1:15pm to 2:00pm
Tube Race Assistants (timing, etc) - 6 needed. 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Play Area Supervisor
Small plastic kids slide for ferret play area

If you can assist with any of the items listed, please PM me or contact the Webmaster via our contact form.

[ferretfan]

Following are sample ads to be used when posting on internet web sites...

June 1, 2008 1pm to 4pm
Spring 2008 Ferret Frolic
McNabb Park
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
613-296-4357
e-mail: info@ferretrescue.ca
www.ferretrescue.ca

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Ferret Frolic at McNabb Park! Sunday, June 1, 2008 from 1pm to 4:00pm. Ferret competitions, experts and fun. Call 613-296-4357 or visit www.ferretrescue.ca.

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Join the Ferret Rescue Society of Ottawa and Area at their Spring 2008 Ferret Frolic.  The event will be held at McNabb Park from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m and is open to all healthy ferrets and ferret lovers. Note: All attending ferrets MUST have had a negative ADV test in the past year.  For more information visit our website at www.ferretrescue.ca or call us at 613-296-4357.

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Join the Ferret Rescue Society of Ottawa and Area at their Spring 2008 Ferret Frolic.  The event runs from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2008 at McNabb Park, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  This event is open to all healthy ferrets and ferret lovers. Note: All attending ferrets MUST have had a negative ADV test in the past year.  For more information visit our website at www.ferretrescue.ca or call us at 613-296-4357.

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The Ferret Rescue Society of Ottawa and Area (FRSO) are proud to present their Spring Ferret Frolic in McNabb Park (corner of Bronson and Gladstone in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) on Sunday, June 1, 2008, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This annual event is presented by the FRSO to help to educate ferret owners and the general public about these wonderful animals and to raise funds for the society.

Tube races, best ferret pirate costume, walk the plank, treasure hunt and swab the deck are among this year's events.  Participants will have the opportunity to ask ferret experts about their habits and personalities. All proceeds from this event are used by the FRSO to help continue their rescue efforts.  Please note that all ferrets attending this event must have received a negative ADV test result within the past year.

For more information, call 613-296-4357 or visit our website at www.ferretrescue.ca.

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Spring 2008 Ferret Frolic.

Brought to you by the Ferret Rescue Society of Ottawa and Area.

Sunday, June 1, 2008 from 1pm to 4:00pm

McNabb Park, Bronson at Gladstone in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The cost is $2.00 PER FERRET, $1.00 PER EVENT

Come out and show off the expert you are in:
  Tube racing, walking the plank, treasure hunt and swabbing the deck!

Prizes will also be awarded for:
  Best Ferret Pirate Costume

For the Humans, there will be prizes for:
  Guessing Our Vet Costs From January to May 2008

There will also be:
A display with some of our current foster ferrets, A play area for all ferrets, A silent auction for some great stuff and Sales of pop, water, snacks, t-shirts, badges, ferret hammocks, greeting cards and other nifty stuff!!!

DON'T FORGET: Bring your spare Loonies, Toonies, Pennies and Canadian Tire money as well as Harnesses and Leashes for your fuzzies!

For more details, check our website at http://www.ferretrescue.ca or call us at 613-296-4357.

We look forward to seeing you June 1st!

[ferretfan]

Here are the French versions of the posters!



To print the posters, select one of the following PDF Files....

Colour Full Size

Black and White Full Size

Colour  2 Per Page

Black and White 2 Per Page

[ferretfan]

Good news x 2!

First, Dr. Daren Auger will be staffing the Health Tent and will answer your questions on ferret health (for a donation of course)!

Second, there will be ferret cookies!  We have approval to sell baked goods and Maureen has promised to bring lots of her delicious ferret cookies!

On another note, we're starting to assemble our auction items. 

ITEM # 1 is a Duck Soup Kit complete with a Cuisinart SmartPower 500 Watt 7-Speed Electric Blender and all the ingredients needed to make your first batch of duck soup.

ITEM # 2 is a Marshalls Mansion cage, all decked out with special goodies from Dizzy Critter Creations and an extra middle insert so the cage can be divided in two like a Ferret Nation.

More details will be posted in a week or so.

[ferretfan]

Auction Item #1

USED MARSHALLS MANSION
Complete With 3 Shelves & 3 Ramps & Stand.
Also includes Custom Shelf and Ramp Covers from Dizzy Critter Creations!
BONUS: Includes a spare Ferret Nation Middle Divider, Tray and Ramp!
Minimum Bid $100


Auction Item #2

DUCK SOUP KIT!
Includes a new Cuisinart SmartPower 500 Watt 7-Speed Blender and
all the Additives for Duck Soup (just add your own kibble and mix)
Minimum Bid $40


Auction Item #3

SMALL GOODIE BASKET
Contains: 2 Fleece Blankets, Toys, Small Stuffed Animal, and
Bandits & Dooker Delights Treats
Minimum Bid $5


Auction Item #4

SMALL GOODIE BASKET
Contains: 2 Fleece Blankets, Toys, Small Stuffed Animal, and
Bandits & Dooker Delights Treats
Minimum Bid $5


Auction Item #5

CELTIC FERRET KNOT
13" x 13" Cross Stitched Celtic Ferret Knot
Minimum Bid $30

[ferretfan]

[ferretfan]

After the frolic, don't forget to fill out our Frolic Feedback Form so that we can continue delivering interesting events!

If you have a great photo of the event that you would like to see posted on our website, just PM me.

Thank you.

[ferretfan]

2008 Vet Bill Jan-May
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Lynn L. $6,550 (actual = $6,229.93)
8 guesses
Note: Last years vet bill for Jan-Mayl was only $4,457.87

Best Costume
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1st Elise - Pirate Queen
2nd Freddy - Angel

Tube Races
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20 entrants
1st Cujo (15s)
2nd Sonny (18s)
3rd Mocha (23s)

Capture The Flag
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14 entrants
1st Taz (5)
2nd Ellie (4)
3rd Scholes (3)

Walk The Plank
20 entrants
1st Michah (13s)
2nd Coco (15s)
3rd Ally (17s)

Swab The Deck
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16 entrants
1st Coco (48)
2nd  Ozzy (46)
3rd Charlotte (45)

Treasure Hunt
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11 entrants
1st Freddy (5)
2nd  Trevor (5)
3rd Ally (4)

[ferretfan]

Here are the numbers for this years Spring Frolic (I'll post photos as soon as I receive them... feel free to send me yours):

Number of Ferrets:  44
Approx. #of People:  150

Canadian Tire Money:  $11.25

Cash Box & Ticket Totals:

Admission  $88.00               
Vet Bill Guess  $8.00               
Fortune Telling  $18.00               
Games  $82.00               
Food Sales  $158.00
Product Sales  $257.00
Health Clinic  $75.00
Silent Auction  $400.00
Donation Boxes  $121.24
Other Donations  $105.00               
Vendor Tables  $120.00
                  
Frolic Total  $1,432.24

If we subtract our expenses for insurance, site rental and van rental
($163.06), our total profit from this Frolic is $1,269.18.

Silent Auction:

Auction #1 2 bids
Marshalls Cage
Lorraine T. $200.00

Auction #2 6 bids
Duck Soup Kit
Derrick B. $80.00

Auction #3 3 bids
Gift Basket
Derrick B. $30.00

Auction #4 8 bids
Gift Basket
Scott J. $30.00

Auction #5 6 bids
Celtic Knot
Joel T. $60.00

[ferretfan]

Sorry for the delay!  The frolic photos are now posted at
http://www.ferretrescue.ca/photo-e.php?catid=15