Fall 2008 Ferret Frolic - November 1st

[ferretfan]

Thank you to everyone who attended today's frolic and a HUGE thank you to all our wonderful volunteers!!  With your help, we raised $2,100 for the FRSO!

Don't forget to fill out our Frolic Survey so we can continue improving this event!

[ferretfan]

MEDIA RELEASE
September 15, 2008

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

MEDIA RELEASE

The Ferret Rescue Society of Ottawa and Area (FRSO) is proud to present its Fall Ferret Frolic in Room 203B at the Jack Purcell Centre* (320 Jack Purcell Lane at Elgin Street) on Saturday, November 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 Fall Ferret Frolic welcomes ferrets, their owners and curious onlookers to witness a variety of fun ferret competitions, have their ferret portrait photos taken, participate in a silent auction, view a display of FRSO's foster ferrets, ask ferret experts questions on ferret health and ownership, and shop for 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 was formed in 1998, 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 and adopted out 26.  18 ferrets passed away before finding a forever home. Currently, the group is caring for 52 ferrets. The FRSO does not receive any government grants and relies solely on donations and funds gathered from fundraising events. The Fall 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


*Parking is available on Jack Purcell Lane and at the Elgin Street Public School off of Gilmour Street. For both lots, you must ask for a parking permit at the main desk of the community centre.

[ferretfan]

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

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November 1, 2008 1pm to 4pm
Fall 2008 Ferret Frolic
Jack Purcell Centre, Room 203B
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
613-296-4357
e-mail: info@ferretrescue.ca
www.ferretrescue.ca

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Ferret Frolic at Jack Purcell Centre, Room 203B! Saturday, November 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 Fall 2008 Ferret Frolic.  The event runs from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Jack Purcell Centre, Room 203B, 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 Fall Ferret Frolic in Jack Purcell Centre, Room 203B (320 Jack Purcell Lane at Elgin Street in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) on Saturday, November 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.

In addition to a variety of fun ferret games, your fuzzy friends can also have their portraits taken on-site.  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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Fall 2008 Ferret Frolic.
Brought to you by the Ferret Rescue Society of Ottawa and Area.
Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 1pm to 4:00pm
Jack Purcell Centre, Room 203B, 320 Jack Purcell Lane at Elgin Street in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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

Come out and show off your ferret in a variety of fun games and events and have their portrait photo taken.

Prizes will also be awarded for Best Ferret Costume.

For the Humans, there will be a prize for Guessing Our Vet Costs From January to October 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 November 1st!

[ferretfan]

Auction Item #1

LIMITED EDITION FRAMED FERRET PRINT
Number 3 of 25
Minimum Bid $30

Auction Item #2

WHAT'S YOUR COLOR FRAMED PRINT
Minimum Bid $20

Auction Item #3

SANTA STOCKING OF GOODIES
Minimum Bid $20

Auction Item #4

DELUXE TRAVEL KIT
Minimum Bid $40

Auction Item #5

FERRET SPA GIFT BASKET
Minimum Bid $20

Auction Item #6

FERRETS FOR DUMMIES BOOK
Minimum Bid $5

Auction Item #7

BLACK FOOTED FERRET PRINT
Minimum Bid $10

Auction Item #8

CAUGHT BY SURPRISE Limited Edition Print
Minimum Bid $15

Auction Item #9

FERRET CARRY BAG
Minimum Bid $5

[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]

Voici sont les versions francais!



couleur

noir et blanc

couleur  2 Par Page

noir et blanc 2 Par Page

[ferretfan]

Greetings everyone!

We're coming up on crunch time for the frolic on Saturday, November 1st (only 3 weeks to go)!  If you can help with any of the following items, please let me know.

- Distribution of posters to vets & pet stores (can be downloaded from our website)
- Backed squares for snack table
- Master of Ceremonies

If you can help or if you have any questions or suggestions, just contact me (Webmaster) via our contact form.

Thank you.

Lynn

PS, I've attached the Volunteer FAQ for those who want more details.

[ferretfan]

Don't forget, the 2009 Jeanne Carley calendars will be on-sale at the FRSO Product tables at the Frolic!  The cost is $18 per calendar... get yours before they are all sold out!

Also, we'll have large cotton "Warning... may contain ferret." tote bags... only $15!

[ferretfan]

Event schedule and Site Map:

Doors Open: 1:00pm

Best Costume: 1:30pm

Chimney Slide: 1:30pm to 2:15pm

Tobogganing: 1:45pm to 2:45pm

Vet Talk: 2:15pm to 3:00pm

Pageant Judging: 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Slalom: 2:45pm to 3:45pm

Ferret Gift Wrapping: 3:00pm to 3:45pm

Guess Our Vet Bill Closes: 3:45pm

Silent Auction Closes: 4:00pm

Portrait Photos: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Photo WIth Santa: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

FRSO Products: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Food & Drinks: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Vendors: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Doors Close: 4:00pm








Thank you to CRITTER JUNGLE for the use of their Santa Suit!

[ferretfan]

And now for the games!

Gift wrapping: Ferrets make great gifts!  How long does it take your little package of joy to get out of the wrappings?


Chimney slide: Aspiring Santa ferrets test their chimney-sliding skills in a twisty-turny race!


Tobogganing: Sliding down is only half the fun - how much havoc can your ferret create at the bottom?


Slalom - lead your ferret through our curvaceous course - best time wins!

[ferretfan]

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

Number of Ferrets:  49
Approx. #of People:  115

Canadian Tire Money:  $5.05

Cash Box & Ticket Totals:

Admission  $98.00                         
Games  $75.00               
Food Sales  $165.00
Product Sales  $670.50
Health Clinic  $65.00
Silent Auction  $690.00
Photos $145.00
Donation Boxes  $66.81
Other Donations  $23.50
Vendor Tables  $100.00
                 
Frolic Total  $2,100.81

If we subtract our expenses for site rental and ribbons ($207.15), our total profit from this Frolic is $1,893.66!

Silent Auction:

Auction #1 3 bids
Framed Ferret Print
Lorraine T. $100.00

Auction #2 6 bids
What's Your Color Poster
Gary L. $45.00

Auction #3 3 bids
Stocking of Goodies
Robyn T. $100.00

Auction #4 6 bids
Deluxe Travel Kit
Simon D. $110.00

Auction #5 3 bids
Spa Kit
Bethany H. $25.00

Auction #6 9 bids
Ferrets For Dummies Book
Cathie Y. $20.00

Auction #7 17 bids
Black Footed Ferret Print
Jeanne R. $125.00

Auction #8 9 bids
Caught By Surprise Print
Gary L. $100.00

Auction #9 6 bids
Ferret Carry Bag
Wendy S. $15.00

Auction #10 3 bids
Stained Glass Ferret
Gary L. $50.00

[ferretfan]

Following are the results of the events:

Guess our Vet Bill Jan-Oct.
Jon & Bethany $14,700 (actual = $14,129.46)
8 guesses                     

Best Costume
3 Entrants
1st Elise - Sugar Plum Fairy
2nd Wolverine - Genie
3rd Puma - Raccoon

Tobogganing
15 Entrants
1st Mia (21)      
2nd  Mocha (21)   
3rd Cujo (19)

Chimney Slide
17 entrants
1st Cujo (26s)
2nd Jack (30s)
3rd Pickles (33s)

Gift Wrapping   
20 entrants
1st Natasha (6s)
2nd Cujo (7s)
3rd Woozle (7s)

Slalom
11 entrants
1st Woozle (12s)
2nd  Elise (14s)
3rd Sunny (15s)

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

Pageant
Ferrets were judged on Appearance, Weight, Teeth, Coat and Personality. 
Under 1 year (2 entrants)
1st George
2nd Wolverine

1-3 years (5 entrants)
1st Bear
2nd Woozle & Puma
3rd Diamond

3-5 years (2 entrants)
1st Cujo
2nd Boo

[ferretfan]

For those who are interested in learning more about Ferret First Aid, you can download the following PowerPoint Presentation and Word Document that were presented by Dr. Daren Auger DVM at the Fall Ferret Frolic.

Click Link to View, Right Click and Choose Save As to save a copy...

Presentation

Symptoms and Treatments

[ferretfan]

The frolic photos are now posted on our website at:
http://ferretrescue.ca/photo-e.php?catid=17