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ANNUAL REPORT 2014-2015

It Takes a Village to Raise a Dog Guide

Table of Contents

Message from the Chairperson & Executive Director 3

It Takes a Village to Raise a Dog Guide4

It Takes a Solid Foundation5

It Takes Volunteers7

It Takes Fundraising9

Purina® Walk for Dog Guides13

It Takes Happy Endings14

Dog Guides Graduates15

Financial Statements17

With Our Thanks Legacy Leaders18

Lions and Lioness Clubs Contributions21

Awards Programs23

Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides152 Wilson St. Oakville, Ontario L6K 0G6

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Email: [email protected]

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Charitable Numbers Lions Foundation of Canada 13024 5129 RR0001

Dog Guides Canada 11883 7046 RR0001

Executive Director Chairperson

Message from the Chairperson & Executive Director

Our annual report is presented to you with pleasure in the hope that it will add to your knowledge of our foundation. We know that when people visit the training centre or talk to those involved with Dog Guides, they sense a special feeling. That special feeling speaks to the whole community that makes our mission possible. It takes a village to raise a Dog Guide. We are a community that knows we are making an impact, and can see and feel the difference. We are changing lives by providing specially trained Dog Guides to Canadians with a wide variety of physical and medical disabilities. And we know this work is a collective of many contributions.The annual report reflects stories and achievements of just some of those many parts of our village. The stories reflect a few of the special individuals, volunteers, and donors, with greater detail available and more complete listings online. This past year has been without a doubt a very successful year. We measure that in terms of continued progress as we place Dog Guides across the country. An increase in participants and dollars raised during our Purina® Walk for Dog Guides, and donations in general, are allowing us to take on the challenge of expanding our programming to change the lives of even more Canadians. Another strong year allows us to continue to plan ahead and expand to serve the ever-increasing applicants to receive the gift of independence a Dog Guide provides.We thank each individual, Lion and Lioness club, corporate supporter, our board of directors, and very professional staff members for a tremendous year!

Executive OfficersChairperson of the BoardDoreen BurtonVice ChairpersonRalph KruegerOntarioTreasurer Douglas CookPrince Edward Island

Secretary Jan PhillipsNew BrunswickExecutive Member at LargeDerwin BartlettNova ScotiaPast ChairpersonDaniel Poulin

DirectorsAndre NimchukAlberta & Northwest TerritoriesMel StokesBritish Columbia & YukonMichel LorangerQuebec

Bill McKitrickManitoba, NW Ontario & NunavutFrederick ThompsonNewfoundland & Labrador

Board of Directors

Doreen Burton

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It Takes a Village to Raise a Dog Guide They say it takes a village to raise a child: that when the resources, talents, and abilities of many are directed toward the same goal, a collective positive impact results. The same can be said for the work that goes into preparing and providing a Dog Guide to someone who needs its assistance. Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides’ mission is to assist Canadians with physical and medical disabilities by providing them specially trained Dog Guides at no cost. It takes hard work, and the dedication of many individuals to fulfill this mission.

Our VillageLions Foundation consists of two facilities, six Dog Guide programs, 80 staff members (50 full-time and 30 part-time), more than 350 volunteer foster families, and more than 80 volunteers all working toward the same end: providing Dog Guides at no cost, despite the $25,000 it takes to breed, train, and match these wonderful canines with those who benefit from their assistance.

Our ValuesWe will fulfill our mission and vision ensuring that we are:EthicalWe are morally and financially responsible, understand right from wrong and conduct ourselves with integrity. We are proud of our principles and standards and always treat others with dignity and respect. InclusiveWe believe and act to ensure that all individuals have a right to equal treatment without discrimination or harassment.ResponsiveWe are respectful and work to ensure that we communicate and do all we can to meet the needs of all of our stakeholders. AccountableWe will deliver on the promises that we make and take responsibility for our actions. We will look to the future in our daily practices to ensure a financially sustainable organization. We will also ensure that our facilities and assets are managed and maintained to the best of our abilities.

Dog Guide Programs

Canine Vision for people who are blind or visually impairedHearing Ear for people who are deaf or hard of hearingAutism Assistance for children who have autism spectrum disorderService for people who have a physical disabilitySeizure Response for people who have epilepsyDiabetic Alert for people who have type 1 diabetes with hypoglycemic unawareness

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It Takes a Solid FoundationThe important work of preparing future Dog Guides begins before they are born, and reflects the high standards and commitment to excellence the breeding program consistently exhibits.

Last year, 268 dogs entered Dog Guides’ programs, compared to 244 the year previous. From that total, 251 dogs came from Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides’ own well-established breeding program, and the remaining 17 were acquired through donations from generous select breeders or exchanges with other accredited service schools.

The number of puppies qualifying as Dog Guides was something to celebrate: in 2014-15, the rate of dogs successfully training and qualifying as Dog Guides climbed to 75 per cent, up from 71 per cent the previous year. This current success rate marks a new milestone for Lions Foundation, being the highest rate ever achieved.

Lions Foundation remains focused on producing dogs that exhibit a high degree of trainability, intelligence, good health, and exceptional temperament. It continues to set its standards high by carefully screening potential breeding dogs, and selecting the very best for its breeding program. Breeds include Labrador, golden, and flat-coated retrievers, as well as standard and miniature poodles, bred to assist people with an allergy to dogs.

Number of Puppies Born

200

150

100

0

198 Labrador Retrievers

11 Flat-Coated Retrievers

51 Standard Poodles

5 Miniature Poodles

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It Takes...Volunteers

...like Bob Bob has always been an animal lover. His early career involved training horses, and upon retirement, he wanted to find a way to give back. He found just that as a volunteer with Dog Guides.

Bob has volunteered as a dog walker with Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides since 2009. He comes in two to three times a week and helps exercise dogs in the Service and Hearing Ear programs. One of Bob’s favorite parts of volunteering is seeing how Dog Guides give back to their handler. “I was taking a dog for a walk, and I came across a mother with her son,” said Bob as he reflected on a moment with an Autism Assistance Dog Guide that stuck with him for years. “They had just received their Dog Guide and they all had the biggest smiles, and seemed so at peace.”

Bob is humble about his contribution, saying he receives more in return than he gives, though it is the dedication of time, abilities and compassion from volunteers like him that means Lions Foundation can reach its goals.

“I believe this is a phenomenal organization to be part of;

everyone gives their hearts and souls to the programs.”

– Bob, volunteer6

413 hours(354 in 2014)

CORPORATE VOLUNTEER DAYS

Assisting with events, gardening,

washing dogs

1,074 hours(887 in 2014)

Administrative support

Data entry, mailings, fundraising, Purina®

Walk for Dog Guides

1,336 hours(413 in 2014)

Kennel assistance

Sweeping, washing kennels, feeding

dogs, etc.

3031 hours(2,773 in 2014)

Dogs in training

Visiting, playing, grooming, walking future Dog Guides

3.2 Million hours (2,549,160 in 2014)

Foster families

Socialize and care for future

Dog Guide puppies

It Takes VolunteersVolunteers help fulfill Lions Foundation’s mission in myriad ways. These dedicated individuals ensure kennels are in top form, and that Dog Guides in training are walked, groomed and receive plenty of extra time to play. They organize and ensure the success of various events and fundraisers, and assist administrative staff with office tasks. They open their homes to future Dog Guide puppies though the foster puppy program – a 24/7 volunteer commitment in which individuals and families reinforce basic obedience, and provide important opportunities to socialize puppies during the crucial first twelve months of life before formal training begins.

This past year, Lions Foundation saw an increase in the number of hours volunteers contributed in all areas, and welcomed several new volunteers to its extended village of support. What remained unchanged was their enthusiasm, compassion, and willingness to give back. For all they do, volunteers are one of the most important resources Lions Foundation has.

Volunteer Hours

3,000

2,000

1,000

0

2014-152013-14

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It Takes...DONORS

...like KarenIt takes a village to raise a Dog Guide, and Lions Foundation is grateful to donors like Karen Feikema who bring the energy and resources of their own networks to further this mission. Karen’s involvement with Lions Foundation goes back nearly ten years. The Georgetown, Ont., resident first learned of the organization through her workplace, and the idea of helping people by raising, training and matching them with dedicated service dogs touched her heart. Since that time, Karen has raised the funds to sponsor a total of 13 Dog Guide teams, and counting. How she’s done this is testament to her own resourcefulness and compassion. She’s organized everything from a major annual golf tournament to

“Elvis nights” in support of Dog Guides. Seeing clients cross the stage at graduation puts everything into perspective, and makes her hard work worthwhile.

“Graduation is the night where everything comes together,” she says. “It takes a lot of work to get that far – lots of sleepless nights planning the golf tournament – but it’s an incredible feeling afterward.”

“Graduation is the night where everything comes together; it takes a lot of

work to get that far.”– Karen, pictured with Diabetic Alert

graduate Breanna and Dog Guide Yoko, a team made possible through her generosity8

It Takes Donors When it comes to raising the $25,000 necessary to breed, train, and match a single Dog Guide, it certainly does take a village. The 2014-15 year saw Lions Foundation grow in many ways, and during this fiscal year, $6.5 million was raised. Fundraising costs were 9.5 cents for every dollar raised.

This past year, more than 16,380 donors supported the Foundation. Individual giving accounted for the majority of gifts received, with thousands of people across Canada providing contributions large and small to support Lions Foundation’s mission. With no government funding, Lions Foundation relies on the generosity of Canadians.

Lions Foundation also benefited from strengthening corporate partnerships as companies such as Nestlé Purina PetCare, PJ’s Pets, Unitron, and Pet Valu took on active roles raising public awareness of the work of Dog Guides, as well as funds to continue providing them. This year, Pet Valu became the first Dog Guide Champion, sponsoring graduating teams in each of the six Dog Guides programs.

Lions clubs from coast to coast continue to raise funds and awareness in their communities, with many clubs taking on district projects to sponsor Dog Guide teams.

We are also greatful to the many individuals who made the decision to leave a lasting legacy through planned giving.

It Takes Open Doors

The Opening Doors to Independence campaign made strides this year, and is now well on its way to achieving its goal of raising $1 million over three years. Thanks in part to generous donors such as Mrs. Mavis Berwick, whose contributions helped spur the campaign this year, significant building upgrades were completed, bringing the number of residential client rooms up to a total of 29.

Previously, Opening Doors successfully launched the Diabetic Alert program, which saw two graduating classes in the past year. Lead donors for the campaign include the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Lions Club International Foundation, and Mr. Donald Meehan.

Individuals 69.3%

Lions & Lioness Clubs 19.5%

Corporations & Organizations 8.3%

Foundations 2.9%

Sources of Donations

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It Takes Corporate Support Corporate support continued to grow over the last year. Nestlé Purina PetCare is a true leader, a key corporate donor since the beginning, and continues to provide invaluable support, by donating dog food, as the title sponsor of the Purina® Walk for Dog Guides, and partnering with Dog Guides at promotional events. There are numerous opportunities for companies to support Dog Guides whether it is donating funds or services, choosing Dog Guides as a charity of choice, having employees volunteer or designating proceeds from their own special events.

It Takes Dog Guide Sponsorships Companies, individuals, Lions and Lioness clubs and organizations generously sponsor Dog Guide teams, covering a portion of the costs of training each Dog Guide. The goal is to have a sponsor for each team and although sponsorship has increased significantly along with the number of graduates, additional sponsors are still needed, especially in the newer programs.

It Takes Foundation GrantsSeveral foundations throughout Canada support Dog Guides with grants. Some have been annual donors for the past several years and this continued support is invaluable.

It Takes Special Events Lions Foundation of Canada hosts several special events throughout the year including an annual auction, open houses and of course, the Purina® Walk for Dog Guides. Lions Foundation of Canada is delighted to have the enthusiastic support of dedicated organizations, companies, individuals and Lions clubs who host their own fundraising events and tournaments with proceeds supporting Dog Guides.

Sponsor a Dog Guide

Hearing Ear Dog Guides $ 4,000Canine Vision Canada $ 6,000Diabetic Alert Dog Guides $ 8,000Service Dog Guides $ 10,000Seizure Response Dog Guides $ 10,000Autism Assistance Dog Guides $ 12,000Dog Guide Champion $ 50,000(Sponsorship of a Dog Guide in each program)

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It Takes Lions ClubsLions clubs provide approximately 20 per cent of all donations each year. They contribute to many areas including the sponsorship program, events, fundraising campaigns and award programs. They also are the foundation for the Purina® Walk for Dog Guides, as the majority of Walks are organized by Lions clubs.

It Takes AccountabilityLions Foundation of Canada is accountable to many stakeholders; volunteers, donors, Lions clubs, partners and clients. Donors put a lot of faith in our commitment to use their contributions wisely and we continue to operate efficiently and be fiscally responsible with our donations. Our administrative costs were 9.2 cents for every dollar raised. For every dollar spent, 9.5 cents were spent on fundraising activities. Lions Foundation of Canada is a founding member of Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. This program demonstrates excellence in five key areas: board governance, financial accountability and transparency, fundraising, staff management and volunteer involvement. Lions Foundation adheres to the Donor Bill of Rights of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. We are proud to responsibly manage the donations we receive.

It Takes Commemorative Giving Whether purchasing a tree in the Memorial Forest to commemorate the life of a loved one, a plaque on the Pet Memorial Wall, or making a donation to honour a recently departed loved one, there are several options to choose from.

It Takes Leaving a LegacyA planned gift is a gift committed today, and realized in the future. It helps individuals structure a gift that fits their personal goals, while maximizing available tax benefits. The resulting donation provides Lions Foundation with the support it needs to continue to provide Dog Guides and build into the future. A growing number of people are leaving a lasting legacy with a planned gift in their will or their insurance policy. Several people have established Dog Guide endowment funds to assist in the future growth of Dog Guides.

For a list of Lions & Lioness Club contributions see page 19

For a list of our Legacy Leaders see page 17

Program Expense 81.3%

Fundraising Expense 9.5%

Administration Expense 9.2%

How funds Were Spent

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It Takes...Lions ClubsLions Foundation counted on the support of many Lions, Lioness, and Leo clubs across Canada this year which contributed to the success of Dog Guides’ programs by raising awareness, funds, and inspiring others to do the same.

In 2014-15, 108 clubs donated to Lions Foundations’ sponsorship program, contributing $480,953 to enable more Canadians to be matched with a Dog Guide. Sponsorships cover a portion of the $25,000 it takes to raise, train, and match a Dog Guide, and are celebrated during Dog Guides’ graduation ceremonies. Clubs from coast to coast chose to make sponsoring a Dog Guide team a district project this year, benefiting Dog Guide recipients from myriad communities.

The support continued. Many clubs took on the task of organizing Purina® Walk for Dog Guides events in their hometowns and cities. This year, 249 Lion, Lioness and Leo clubs supported or organized walks, contributing significantly to a record grand total of funds raised for that event.

“Lions Foundation is the purest form of service

we have as Lions... for Canadians to have

independence and enriched lives because of our dogs. That’s purity of purpose.

It’s our charity.” – PIP Judge Brian Stevenson

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It Takes Many VillagesThis year, the Purina® Walk for Dog Guides took place in 208 communities from coast to coast, in cities and towns large and small, and everyone was walking toward the same goal: raising funds to provide Dog Guides to fellow Canadians.

Why I walk...

“I walk because I’ve seen the difference Dog Guides make in people’s lives. The fact that clients receive their dogs at no cost is fabulous, and it makes me proud to fundraise through the Purina® Walk for Dog Guides.”

– Walk participant, Marlene

When the Walk concluded, there was a lot to celebrate: last year’s fundraising total, which itself represented a best-ever effort, was surpassed, and a new benchmark has been set:

$1,195,154This new grand total is testament to the dedicated work of Walk organizers and volunteers, and to each and every participant and supporter who made these individual events an overall success.

Thanks to title sponsor Nestlé Purina PetCare, 100 per cent of the funds raised went directly into Dog Guides’ six programs. Together, more Canadians will experience a new leash on life, thanks to this multi-community effort.

TOP1OWalks

These Walks raised the largest amounts, helping surpass last year’s grand total. But all Walks make the difference, and the new total wouldn’t have been possible without each “village” that participated.

Walk City Total1. Oakville $79,242 2. Southern Alberta $78,945 3. Toronto West $71,905 4. Kitchener $30,385 5. Toronto

Harbourfront $22,516 6. Grimsby $21,232 7. Newcastle $20,432 8. Orangeville $19,271 9. Fergus $16,772

10. London $16,336

For the full list of Walk results

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My quality of life improved:I would recommend Dog Guides

to another individual:I go out into the community

more frequently:My satisfaction with my

Dog Guide as a working dog:

It Takes Happy EndingsIn 1985, the first teams of handlers and their Dog Guides graduated through the Canine Vision program. This marked the beginning of many beautiful friendships, providing increased independence, mobility, and safety to the handler. In the 30 years since that first class, Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides has built on this success, and steadily increased its capacity to meet growing needs in our communities by providing Dog Guides to assist a range of physical and medical disabilities.

In order to meet increasing needs, this past year has laid the foundation for more staff growth. In 2014-15, three new apprentice trainers began their careers, bringing the total number of trainers to 25. Apprentices complete a three-year program mentored by experienced trainers.

Happy endings require careful planning. Our clients begin their own Dog Guide journey when they arrive at the training centre in Oakville, Ont. Here, trainers work hands-on with each person for a period of 10 to 26 days, depending on the program. Assessing the individual needs and lifestyle of each client, trainers ensure successful Dog Guide matches are made, and long, healthy, happy bonds result, with supported follow-up assessments for the career of that Dog Guide.

A National VillageThis past year, 144 new Dog Guide teams began their lives together, and for the first time, a Dog Guide team was at work in every province and territory. From Kingsville, Ont., to Fort Simpson, N.W.T., and Courtenay, B.C., to Conception Bay, N.L., Dog Guides are changing lives. Despite the $25,000 cost of breeding, training, and placing Dog Guides, they were – and always will be – provided at no cost.

Moving Forward, Changing LivesLions Foundation of Dog Guides scored high marks, according to its annual survey which collects feedback from a representative sample of its graduates. The survey is one of the important tools Lions Foundation uses, determining overall client satisfaction. It collects quantitative and qualitative feedback on everything from the application process through to satisfaction with follow-up contact after being matched with a Dog Guide. Categories are rated on a scale of one to 10, with 10 being the highest, and average responses were over nine.

Clients said:

9.19.59.6 9.414

Hilary and YubaSeizure Response Grads“I love that I constantly have Yuba around me just in case something happens. Before Yuba, I was very isolated, but now I’m going out

a lot more.”

Reid and AbelAutism Assistance Grads“Having Abel is opening Reid up to

better understand how his mind works, and allowing him to work towards being proud of all of the

parts of who he is.”

Nancy and LollyDiabetic Alert Grads“Having Lolly has been a break

for the entire family, we’re all less nervous, so my quality of life is

much better.”

Bridgette and BetseyHearing Ear Grads

“From the first time Betsey heard a carbon monoxide alarm going off,

she instinctively knew, ‘Emergency! Something is wrong. Get Bridgette

out of the house!’”

Martin and YagerCanine Vision Grads

“It’s hard to describe, but Yager’s changed my life! I’m more confident,

safer, and I’m doing things I didn’t do before.”

Bill and AngusService Dog Guide Grads

“Angus has been a very important part of my rehabilitation in more ways than I can ever express in

words. He saved my life.”

Dog Guides Graduates

It Takes...HEROES

Most people are able to smell a teaspoon of sugar in a cup of coffee, but the average dog can detect that same amount in an Olympic-sized swimming pool. And then there’s Nettle. Among the first diabetic alert dogs trained in Canada, her sensitive nose has saved Brooke and Jade from the potentially life-threatening effects of type 1 diabetes almost a dozen times in the past year and a half.

The 12-year-old twins are hypoglycemic-unaware, which means the usual markers of low blood sugar

– drowsiness, sweating, and shaking, for example – are absent. From the day the girls were diagnosed at the age of three, parents Terry and Beata slept in two-hour shifts in order to monitor their daughters’ blood sugar levels throughout the night.

Nettle changed all that. She has been trained to sniff out subtle variations in the twins’ breath that indicate a drop in blood sugar. When one of the girls experiences a “low,” Nettle paws at her to wake her up. If unsuccessful, she heads immediately for Terry and alerts him to the problem. Since welcoming Nettle into their home, Terry and Beata have finally been able to sleep through the night, secure in the knowledge that their girls are in good hands.

In May 2015, Nettle became the first Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide to win the Service Dog of the Year award at the Purina Animal Hall of Fame. She was inducted during a ceremony attended by her proud family. “She has given us peace of mind, and has really made us a believer in this program,” says Terry.

“Nettle means everything to us. We’d sell our house

before we’d let her go.”– Jade & Brooke’s father, Terry

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Financial Statements have been audited by Charles Havill, Chartered Accountant and are available at www.dogguides.com or upon request.

Lions Foundation of Canada Annual Report 2014-2015

Financial Statements Consolidated Statements of Operations and Net Assets

GENERAL RESTRICTED TOTAL

Dog Guide Endowment Stevenson Fellowship

Year Ended June 30 2015 2015 2015 2015 2014

Revenues Donations $3,888,771 $30,000 $133,575 $4,047,346 $3,787,390 Purina® Walk for Dog Guides 1,195,154 1,195,154 1,163,843 Life Memberships 65,228 65,228 27,300 Fellowships 15,358 15,358 17,150 Grants 168,324 168,324 162,888 Investment Income 624,908 67,612 37,952 730,472 1,224,374 Other Income 61,896 61,896 61,099 Events 207,871 207,871 192,728 Gift Shop 16,782 16,782 6,370

6,239,292 97,612 171,527 6,508,431 6,643,142

Expenditures

Administration 414,960 414,960 398,206 Depreciation 303,756 303,756 294,537 General 265,994 67,612 43,796 377,402 360,084 Fundraising 459,382 459,382 489,944 Marketing 255,926 255,926 280,289 Property 480,592 480,592 571,844 Program Costs:

Assessment & Follow-Up 89,090 89,090 82,656 General 63,755 63,755 55,283 Salaries & Benefits 1,692,259 1,692,259 1,607,207 Student 218,473 218,473 301,459 Veterinary 195,078 195,078 156,521

4,439,265 67,612 43,796 4,550,673 4,598,030 Excess of revenues over expenditures 1,800,027 30,000 127,731 1,957,758 2,045,112

Net Assets Beginning of Year 8,581,694 4,728,519 2,672,032 15,982,245 13,937,133

Net Assets End of Year $10,381,721 $4,758,519 $2,799,763 $17,940,003 $15,982,245

GENERAL RESTRICTED TOTAL

Dog Guide Endowment Stevenson Fellowship

As at June 30 2015 2015 2015 2015 2014

Assets Current - Cash and Short-Term Investments $520,670 $1,831 $522,501 $428,403

Current - Other 1,193,668 - 1,193,668 766,154

1,714,338 1,831 1,716,169 1,194,557 Long-Term Investments 3,473,718 $5,590,491 3,098,142 12,162,351 10,416,565

Capital Assets 5,609,658 5,609,658 5,625,315

$10,797,714 $5,590,491 $3,099,973 $19,488,178 $17,236,437

Liabilities Current - Other $415,993 $831,972 $300,210 $1,548,175 $1,254,192

415,993 831,972 300,210 1,548,175 1,254,192 Net Assets Invested in Capital Assets 5,609,658 5,609,658 5,625,315 Internally Restricted - 4,758,519 2,799,763 7,558,282 7,400,551 Unrestricted 4,772,063 4,772,063 2,956,379

$10,797,714 $5,590,491 $3,099,973 $19,488,178 $17,236,437

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

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With our THANKSIndividuals, companies, foundations, organizations and estates

Every donation of any size to Lions Foundation of Canada makes a difference. The individuals and organizations listed are donors who have contributed $1,000 or more.

$100,000+Nestlé Purina PetCareThe Estate of Audrey StanleyThe Estate of Donald GeaterThe Estate of Jeanne ScottThe Estate of Stella HamiltonThe Geoffrey H. Wood Foundation

$50,000 - $99,999Berwick, DianeBerwick, MavisPet Valu Canada The Estate of Ann GrahamThe Estate of Barbara BennettThe Estate of Robert Phipps

$20,000 - $49,999Canadian Kennel ClubCserhalmi, DebbieG. Murray & Edna Forbes Foundation - South Saskatchewan Community Foundation

Henderson, AudreyJaskula Jarvis Golf TournamentJonathan D. Fischer FoundationMasonic Foundation of OntarioMcCormick CanadaMcCracken, John & SusanMcGillivray, Bruce & CarolMeehan, Donald E.Nayda, DianeOakville Professional Firefighters Calendar PJ’s Pet Centres Canada Inc. The Caroline Cunningham Foundation for

EpilepsyThe Estate of Carol MacKenzieThe Estate of Carol HaycockThe Estate of Egon HomburgerThe Estate of George DonaldThe Estate of Verna DonoherThe Estate of William RileyThe Leonard and Gabryela Osin FoundationUnitron HearingWayne & Isabel Fox Family Foundation

$10,000 - $19,999Anonymous Beaty Family Foundation - The Oakville Community Foundation

Bernace Davison Davies FoundationCanadian Tire #339 - Saber Merchandising Ltd.James & Barbara Snow Family Foundation - The Oakville Community Foundation

Lawless, MatthewLearning Disabilities Association of Simcoe County

McDar Enterprises Ltd.Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy Students Council McMaster

Platt, DavidScotiabank The Estate of Frederick MarlowThe Estate of Leonard WilhelmThe Estate of Margaret SillsThe Estate of Roland BoileauYoung, Bruce & Gail

$5,000 - $9,999914275 Ontario Bossy, Richard & GabrielleBuckspan, MartinCIBC Children’s FoundationCollins, Garry & NancyCouperthwaite, MarilynDeCloet, PaulFeere, FrankFurness, LaurieGriffiths, Valerie JeanHebel, Glen & RuthHoya Vision Care CanadaIacono, RobertJones, Margaret Knowles, JenniferKreiner Family FundLehman, RebeccaThe Sam & Margaret McGowan Charitable Trust for Dog Guides - The Oakville Community Foundation

Moreau, Tom & Brockman, DianeOntario Refrigeration & Air ConditioningParrish, William & DonnaPassport to FreedomPerrier, TheresaPettit, YvonneRees, AlRussell, Ward & ShirleyScotiabank - Lethbridge, ABSpicer, LouiseThe Amarna Fund - The Oakville Community

FoundationThe Estate of Anne HetheringtonThe Fenella FoundationWelsh, FayeWiley, Amelia

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Dog Guides Legacy LeadersBelow is a listing of some of our donors who have made a commitment to support Lions Foundation of Canada with a planned gift.

Patricia BaileyNancy Beatty

Bill & Lynda BrownSandra Bryson

Janet BurnsCarol Campbell

Louise ColegroveGladys Cummins

Jennifer DaleGeorgina DaveyBernace Davies

Marlene DemarayMildred Dmowski

Julie DragichChrista Ellis

Joanna FraserRon & Carol Furlan

Elsie GilesValerie Jean Griffiths

Sharran HabokDianna Halcrow

S. HamiltonNancy Handisyde

Carol HaycockKatherine Hewko

Thomas HutchinsonDoris Hyde

Tracy JohnstonYvonne Jones

Mary JubinvilleHarold & Gladys KendalTom & Linda Kennedy

Sharon KleinDonilda LacknerMaguerite Leid

Paul LisStewart MacDonald

Stella MagicSandra Maldonado

Maggie MannBeverley MascolaTracey Maxfield

John & Suan McCrackenDonald & Julia McGowan

Karen McMillanFreda Millar-Szemenyei

Tom Moreau & Diane BrockmanDiane Nayda

Susan PexmanDavid Platt

Ward & Shirley RussellPeter ScagnettiBev Schindelka

Dorine SomersetPenny-Anne Soper

Diane StoddartJosephine WalePamela Wathen

$1,000 - $4,9991036332 Ontario Jack’s Snooker ClubAbbott, AlAbbott, DebbyAll Charities CampaignAVE Farms Ltd.Bank of Montreal - Montreal, QCBartlett, DouglasBeusekom, JimBluewater Kennel ClubBodil & Annette Larsen Charitable FundBoyd, PatriciaBransch, KayBranscombe, KatharineBrend Butler Family Fund 2 - Niagara Community Foundation

Brown, LyndaBrown, WillardButler, MilesCairns, AllenCairns, Edward Campbell, CarolCanadian Tire Store #40 - RJJ Holdings Ltd.Carswell, SusanCenovus Employee FoundationClarke, Philip & SheridaCNCN Employees’ & Pensioners’ Community FundConestogo Good Sam’ersCornelisse, LeonardCotterill, BrendaCowan, RobertCreech, MarleneCreighton, PatriciaCyr, DenisD.D. Mac Electric Ltd.Daciuk, TonyDavey, GeorginaDay, TeriDenis, LeonardDianelly Developments Ltd.Dr. Leonard Reeves FoundationEgan, RussellEllis, GwenFieldpoint Service ApplicationForsyth, HeatherFurlong, Michael & NancyGood Sam PeninsularsGraham, MarkGrainger, Brian & JanetGreen Acres Animal HospitalHall, JeffreyHalton Region Chinese Canadian AssociationHarper, SherryHenderson, David & LinaHerfst, RobHildebrandt, DorisHoekstra, AllanHoggart, JaneHospitality Dynamics Housel, Susan Huculiak, RichardHydro One Employee’s Charity Trust FundIDEXX LaboratoriesIrwin, Dale

Jarrett, EdnaJaskula, PatJoan E. Marlow Memorial Fund - The Niagara

Coummunity FoundationJRG Family Fund - The Calgary FoundationKay, JoanneKetcheson, J.D.Kidd, MarjorieKrenzer, JamesKuhl, HelenKukor, GertrudeKurtz, John & SharonKuwahara, KarenLexus of OakvilleMacartney, MarkMah, PingMartin, DeborahMartin, KimMcCann, SallyMcDonald, KarenMcDonnell, Steve & KellyMcKichan, James & AudreyMcPhail-Lopez, SusanMehta, SubhashMerryweather, JamesMikkelsen Family Fund - The Calgary FoundationMundle, ShirleyNasir, AmmarNeil, StephenNew Horizons BandNoble, LeslieNorth America Construction (1993) Ltd.North Prairie DevelopmentO’Brien, MargaretOld Newcastle House Taps & GrillOntario Foundation for the Korean BlindOntario Power Generation Employees Charity TrustOrder of the Eastern Star - Belleville Chapter #55Parkinson, JeanPat Addy - Community Foundation for Kingston & Area

Peartree Financial Services Ltd.Perkins, EileenPet Country EstatePlatt, David Ponzo, PatriciaPractica Ltd.Prawdzik, MarkPurdy, Robert Quota International of PeterboroughRBC Royal Bank - Toronto, ONRegional Municipality of PeelRiley, Kenneth E.Roberts, MargaretRock, KarenRosetown Central Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Royal Canadian Legion #127Royal Canadian Legion #20Russell Investment GroupSalna, VidaSamways, MichelleSaunders Farm Scotiabank - Fergus, ONScotiabank - Toronto, ONScotiabank - Brantford, ONShivrattan, Jacob

Silverorange Sovereign Rottweiler ClubSt. Louis Bar & GrillSt. Paul Evangelical Lutheran ChurchStewart, SheilaghStrata Montessori SchoolSutherland, John & BarbaraSwinamer, Tim & YvonneTara Lynn Giuliani Memorial Fund - Hamilton

Community Foundation Taylor, MurrayTelus CorporationThe Algoma Autism FoundationThe Estate of Thomas HutchinsonThe Ross & Doris Dixon Charitable FoundationThe Tom & Janet Alton Family Fund - The

Oakville Community FoundationThe Value ShoppeThe W.P. Scott Charitable FoundationThomas, Brian & SusanToner, MatthewTufford, Mary Tupper, Donald & NicoleTurner & Porter Yorke ChapelUnity KitchenerUnknown Angel SocietyWalker Wood FoundationWal-Mart Supercentre - Lethbridge, ABWalton Memorial United ChurchWard, DonnaWathen, PamelaWatkins, GailWatson, EmilyWayne Pitman Ford Lincoln Weaver, VictoriaWyrostok, KylaXi Beta UpsilonYoung, JohnZeinstra, Roger

Gifts in KindWith thanks to the following for donating items or goods and services valued at $1,000 or more. BayerBerwick, MavisFood For LifeHalton Hearing CentreFeikema, KarenJackson, CarrieLasik MDMaiorano, CarrieMerial CanadaNestlé Purina PetCareOlsen, MarvinOstro, Dr. & Mrs.PJ’s Pet CentresPlatt, DavidReichertz, AlysiaSomerset, DorineWilliams, Tracey

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Lions and Lioness Clubs Contributions The clubs listed below donated $1,000 or more in 2014-15.

$20,000+District 19-ADundas Lioness ClubFort Langley Lions Club

$10,000 - $19,999Cambridge Highlands Lions ClubDigby and Area Lions ClubDistrict A-2 Charities Multiple District ANorth York Central Lions ClubPort Dalhousie Lions ClubRidgeway Lions Club Rockton Lions ClubSt. Davids & District Lioness Club

$5,000 - $9,999Ajax Lions ClubAmbleside-Tiddlycove Lions ClubAmherst Lions ClubBeiseker Lions ClubBonavista Lions ClubBridgeport Lions ClubBurlington Aldershot Lions ClubBurstall District Lions ClubCalgary Northeast Eyeopener Lions ClubCalgary Properties Lions ClubCarlyle District Lions Club Clarenville Lions Club Coldbrook & District Lions ClubCourtland & District Lions ClubCupar District Lions ClubDistrict 19-IDistrict A-4 (DG Project)District N-4District U-1 District U-3Edmonton Castledowns Lions ClubFenwick Lions ClubFergus Lions ClubFisherville District Lions ClubGilford & District Lions ClubGoulds Lions ClubGrantham Lioness ClubGrantham Lions Club Kingston (NS) Lions ClubLeader River Hills Lions ClubLeduc Lions ClubLions Club Of KitchenerLions Club of Oakville Lynden Lions ClubMarkham Lions ClubMerritton Lions Club Mississauga Central Lions ClubMississauga Churchill Meadows Lions ClubMount Pearl Lions ClubNanaimo Harbor Lites Lioness ClubNew Hamburg Lions Club Nobleton Lions ClubOro District Lions ClubPort Dalhousie Lioness ClubRegina Beach & District Lioness Club

Regina Beach & District Lions ClubRichmound Lions ClubRichvale Lions ClubRiverport & District Lions ClubRiverview Lions Club Sackville (NS) Lions ClubSt. George Lions ClubStamford Lioness ClubStraffordville Lions ClubSylvan Lake & District Lions ClubVernon Lions ClubWeston Lions Club

$2,500 - $4,999Ariss & District Lions ClubBridgewater Lions ClubCalgary Filipino Lions ClubCalgary Heritage Lions ClubCalgary Lions ClubCanning & District Lions ClubChezzetcook & District Lions ClubChilliwack Dogwood Monarch Lions ClubChinguacousy Lions ClubClaresholm Lions ClubColborne & District Lions ClubCredit Valley Lions ClubDereham District Lions ClubDistrict 19-A (DG Project)District A-2District A-4Edmonton Jolly Fellows Lions ClubEsterhazy & District Lions ClubEston 95 Lions ClubFowlers Corners & District Lions ClubGabriola Island Lions ClubGalt Cambridge Lions Club Gravenhurst Lions ClubHillsburgh & District Lions ClubHuttonville Lions ClubInnisfail Lions ClubKamloops Riverside Lions ClubLethbridge Host Lions ClubLethbridge Lakeview Lions ClubLiverpool Lions ClubLong Point Lions ClubLynden Leo ClubMusquodoboit Harbour & District Lions ClubNew Germany & Area Lions ClubNewcastle (ON) Lions ClubPort Stanley Leo ClubPouch Cove Lions ClubStittsville District Lions Club Tillsonburg Lions ClubTiny Township Lions ClubToronto Beaches Lions ClubVancouver Champlain Heights Lions ClubVancouver Shaughnessy Lions ClubVermilion Bay Lions ClubVirden Lions ClubWarren & District (ON) Lions Club Waterford Valley Leo ClubWyoming Lioness Club

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It Takes an International VillageLions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is an accredited member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI) and the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF). ADI is a worldwide coalition of non-profit organizations which train assistance dogs. A leading authority in the industry, ADI sets several objectives, ethics and standards members must meet or exceed. IGDF is a worldwide community of guide dog organizations dedicated to serving individuals with visual impairments. Through an accreditation and assessment process, it provides knowledge sharing, methodologies, and sets standards of quality for its members’ operations.

Every five years, both ADI and IGDF review their members’ programming and practices to ensure they are meeting or exceeding these standards. Lions Foundation completed another successful review process by IGDF in August 2014, and in January 2015, it passed ADI’s review process.

This is another way Lions Foundation renews its commitment to providing expert training, the highest standards in care of dogs, and utmost respect and dignity in its client relations.

$1,000 - $2,499Arkona Lioness ClubBarrie Lions ClubBeamsville & District Lions ClubBeaver Valley Lions ClubBelle River Lions ClubBerwick & District Lions ClubBethune & District Lions ClubBlue Ridge Lions ClubBonfield & District Lions ClubBracebridge Lions ClubBradford Lions ClubBrampton Village Lions ClubBrightbank & District Lions ClubBrighton Leo ClubBrockville Lions Club Burlington Lions ClubCabri District Lions ClubCalgary Mountainview Lions ClubCalgary Wildrose Lions ClubCalgary Woodcreek Lions ClubCamrose Swans & Roses Lions ClubCarrot River Lions Club Chase Lions ClubChicoutimi Lions Club Chilliwack Mount Cheam Lions ClubClinton (ON) Lions ClubClub Lions Val d’or Cochrane Lions Club Coldwater Lions ClubComox Valley Lions ClubCorner Brook Curling Lions ClubCremona Lions ClubDistrict A-12District A-9 LionessDodsland District Lions ClubDryden Lions ClubDryden Trillium Lions ClubEast St. Paul Lions ClubEdmonton Host Lions ClubEdmonton Millwoods Lions ClubEdmonton Northgate Lions ClubEdmonton Southgate Lions ClubElmvale District Lions ClubEmsdale Lions Club Enderby & District Lions ClubFairmont & District Lions ClubFlin Flon Lions ClubForestburg Lions ClubFort Erie Lions Club Fort Frances Voyageur Lions ClubGordon Head Lions ClubGreely Lions ClubGuelph Royal City Lions ClubHalton K9 Lions ClubHavelock (ON) Lions ClubInnerkip & District Lions ClubInnisfil Lioness ClubInnisfil Lions Club Iroquois-Matilda Lions ClubIrvine & District Lions Club

Jasper Lions ClubKamloops Paddlewheelers Lions ClubKelowna Okanagan Mission Lions ClubKenora Lake of the Woods Lions ClubKingsville Lions ClubKipling & District Lions Club La Tuque Lions Club Labrador City Lions ClubLadysmith Lions ClubLampman & District Lions Club Langley Lions ClubLethbridge West Lions ClubLinwood & District Lions ClubLions Club of Courtice Lomond Lions ClubLondon Central Lions ClubLong Point Lioness ClubLucan District Lions ClubMacTier & District Lions ClubMakwa & District Lions ClubMarsville & District Lions ClubMartensville & District Lions ClubMaryfield District Lions ClubMcAdam Lions Club Meadow Lake Lions ClubMedicine Hat Community View Lions ClubMedicine Hat Lions ClubMelita & Area Lions ClubMidland Lions ClubMississauga Cooksville Lions ClubMount Forest Lions ClubMultiple District 19 District GovernorsNanaimo Hub City Lions ClubNashwaaksis Lions Club Neudorf Lions ClubNew Maryland Lions ClubNewcastle (NB) Lions ClubNipawin Lions ClubNorth Battleford Bonaventure Lions ClubNorth Battleford Lions Club North Shuswap Lions ClubNorth Vancouver Host Lions ClubO’Leary Lions ClubOrangeville Lions ClubOrillia Lions ClubPefferlaw Lions ClubPemberton Lions ClubPenetanguishene Lions Club Petrolia Lions Club Piapot & District Lions ClubPigeon Lake Lions ClubPort Carling Lions ClubPort Stanley Lions ClubPortage La Prairie Lions ClubPortugal Cove St. Phillips Lions ClubRegina Lakeside Lions ClubRexton Lions ClubRichmond Chinatown Lions ClubRidgeway Lioness ClubRimbey Lions ClubRiver Valley Lions Club

Riverside Lions Club Rosetown Lions ClubRussell & District Lions ClubSalt Spring Island Lions ClubSaskatoon Downtown Lions ClubSaskatoon Nutana Lions ClubSeaforth Lions Club Simcoe Lions ClubSimonds Lions Club Smoky Lake Lions ClubSooke Harbourside Lions ClubSouth Windsor Lioness ClubSpringbank Lions ClubSpringfield Lioness ClubSpringwater Vespra Lions ClubSt. Hyacinthe Lions Club St. Jacobs Lions ClubSt. Jean Iberville Lions Club St. John’s Lions ClubStayner Lions Club Stoney Creek Lions Club Stony Plain Lions ClubStrathroy Lions ClubStreetsville Lions ClubSunderland Lions ClubSundridge Lions ClubSweaburg & District Lions ClubThe Lions Clubs of LondonThornhill District Lions ClubTisdale Lions ClubValleyview Overlanders Lions ClubVancouver Cambie Lions ClubVancouver Chinatown Lions ClubVancouver East Lions ClubVancouver Granville Lions ClubVancouver Legacy Lions ClubVancouver South Lions ClubWalkerton & District Lions ClubWarwick Lions ClubWasaga Beach Lions Club Waterloo Lions ClubWetaskiwin Lions ClubWheat City Lions Club Widdifield Lions ClubWilliams Lake Lions ClubWinfield (AB) Lions ClubWinsloe Lions ClubWyoming Lions ClubYork Lions ClubYorkton Lions Club

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...like DorineDorine Somerset has always loved animals, and as a long-time Lions club member, she’s seen firsthand the difference a Dog Guide makes for its handler.

“It’s amazing how much animals bring to our lives,” says the resident of Chilliwack, B.C., who has chosen to leave a legacy gift to Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides by naming the organization as a beneficiary of her life insurance policy. Dorine is particularly interested in the tasks performed by Seizure Response Dog Guides, as she herself has epilepsy. “My own epilepsy is under control, but I’m continually blown away by what Dog Guides can do for those who need them.”

As a member of the Chilliwack Mount Cheam Lions Club, Dorine has also participated in her local Purina® Walk for Dog Guides and welcomes the opportunity to promote the work being done by Lions Foundation to her own community. “The fact that Dog Guides are provided for free to people is incredible,” she says. “It’s nice to know that [through this gift] more dogs will be trained and matched with Canadians.”

“The fact that Dog Guides are provided for free to

people is incredible.”– Dorine, Legacy Leader

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Awards ProgramsPROGRESSIVE LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARDS British Columbia

Mary CarterBarbara ForcierKaren IsingerPollyanna LuiBarry MacKinnonGary MatsonBetty McDougallDoug McDougallTom MiyamotoBrian RussellAnne SetoBob Stickney

New Brunswick Vicky BrownLarry Hicks

Ontario Pierre HofstatterElizabeth KauffmannJohn KuzniarzElizabeth McNeeLinda Thomas-Fisher

Quebec Louis Bourassa

Lions Foundation of Canada FELLOWSHIP AWARDS Alberta

Victoria BaquiranAlma BragasDave DalbySoto KorogonasRey PaasEstelita PatraoErlinda Tumanon

British Columbia Brian RussellVivian ChanLorna DouglasJimmy HoBev IglesiasKeith KanGary MatsonRosemary SmallHannelore WiesenthalRemy XuVivian Yan

Manitoba Greg Short

Newfoundland Harold R. RussellDoreen BurtonCavelle R. Winsor

Nova Scotia Maureen MacIsaacRussell Maillet

Ontario Patrick AndersonLorne BruceMarlene BrunelleMike CampbellJamie GroveGuelph & District Association of REALTORS ® (G.D.A.R.)Bob HalliburtonDonna HarrisonAndy HartDoug JohnstonKaren KurtzBrian KurtzAl ManningJan MatrtajRobert MontgomeryFwin NorryColleen K. RichterJohn E. Richter

Royal Distributing GuelphKen Schleihauf Shaw DirectSylvia SmithVern TraskJane Van EikDevon WilkinsIvan Young

Quebec Denis BeaucheminYves BouchardGuy BourassaLouis-Simon GénéreuxDenise Hall Richard HindlePierre LabineAl McEvoyNicole Thibault

Saskatchewan Suzanne BantleBarry CooperBob CreasyJeffery DicksonKen EddyBryan GatscheneDon McDonaldWalt MorrisLynne SieffertGordon Ziegler

JUDGE BRIAN STEVENSON Fellowship AWARDS Alberta

Marion AasenAnne AndersonGerald BabichukCarmelle BoloJalila R. BouryLinda BurtKathleen BystromClaire ClarkBonnie ConradPatricia EarleRex ElumirGerry GorgichukPatricia JeffreyAllan JohnstonKris KozorizDavid LeshchyshynRuss McNeilLarry MeddAndre NimchukSharon NimchukDouglas NorrisTheresa RatzloffHerb ReinhartMarg RobinsonTim SopkaBernardita StamileDenise ValaireFlorence Wallis

British ColumbiaJose IpStephen KirkhamMichelle YangEric AndersonVictor AubeDanny BasarabGlenn BentJoe BorgDiann BoydIan CarmichaelLillian ChanDenise CharestElaine ChenLily CheungDouglas ChiuEddie ChiuIvan ChiuAda ChowLorne ChristensenKen ClaytonSherri DafoeWendy Daniel

Lynn DaveyWayne EyreJerry FloodBarry FrenchDavid GatesLyn GeigerRobert HarropCindia HoMay HuiMimi HungHarjinder JassalVivian JimJesse JohlJohn JohnstonKai Fun KamBrian LeckieJosephine LeeShang Hsien LinPollyanna LiuWinnie LiuVivian LoAnn LuhoffElaine LukWayne LundmanLynda MackenzieJosie MasiGeorgia MedwedrichNancy MessmerDon MunroBonnie NgChris R. NicklessDoug PazdzierskiSeng PhungGail PiferBetty PoonMarco RadunzJackie RumneyDavid RussellPat SaintsburyEvelyn SankovicRichard SchaffrickJohn A. ShephardMike SmithAllen Roy StobbartGrant N. StonehouseRobert SungHenry TangRobert K ThomasDavid D. ThompsonGordon ToewsEric TongLeona TsuiElisa WagnerMargaret WallMs. Walthers

ManitobaGerald FontaineLawrie LamoureauxEdward SantiagoLen Woodworth

New BrunswickKathy BelliveauEdward Creaser Ed GourleyReg House John Murray

NewfoundlandMichael DuffettDoug HarveySarah HillierMaureen HynesRay JonesGerald MayoMarjorie MoulandMargaret OsmondCecil PardySharon SweeneyLinda Wells

Nova ScotiaRoseanne KaizerLewis ChuteLew FlandersButch FleuryGordon McMillanDoug Stockman

Ontario Steve AzzopardiJune C. BeauchesneDiane BerezowskiDon BrackenIsabelle BroseRoss ButlerAngèle CharleboisBen CollingsDoug CrewsJohn DuguayStan DurwardPaul ElfordBarb EnnisHans EsserBarry EversonJoanne EversonJames FairJean FongBob FournierDoug GaltZachary GoodReta HopkinsBill JacklinDeborah LemireClayton L. LovegroveGord MacIsaacRobert A. McCarthyCheryl McDonaldAl McLarenTony MorraCharlie MurchisonBernie PincheDarlene PriestleyJoan PutnamStan PyleEthel PyleJim RigneyBarbara RobertsonRay R. RochonPaul RylettHenry TermaatAnna Marie TorrieriDenis A. VinetteHilda WainwrightLarry WainwrightJohn WallaceRobert WarrenMichael WeirJonathon WilliamsGary Wilson

PEI Jean AllainJason LamontMarvin MacdonaldEugene Shaw

Quebec Christian BruneauEmmanuel DeschênesMarc ÉthierLise FréchetteMartin Giguère Steven KellerStéphane LagacéJerome LaporteMarc LemieuxNicole Héon LepageJean MétivierGeorges NazairDaniel PoulinRénald QuirionRéjean RaymondPierre SenécalKathy St-Yves

Saskatchewan Sharon AdairColette BabyakKathy BurnettJohn BuswellJohn Den BrokWendell DyckKen EctorTerry EllisShirley HickeyLorraine HuberKimberly KubikCharlotte MatticeBrian MozeskiElaine PuschVern PuschJanet SharpeChristine ShireTodd ShireLeonard StenerRichard StompRobert UnchulenkoDenny VachonArchie WainwrightMargaret WainwrightRobert WardhaughAnn Wardhaugh

PROGRESSIVE JUDGE BRIAN STEVENSON FELLOWSHIP AWARDS Alberta

Andre NimchukEduardo Pacaigue

British Columbia Alex WongAmy TamClara ChowEdward NgEllie ChanEric R KellerGarry FerrisHans WongHenry NgJimmy HoKirk DicksonLinda WongMel StokesPeter ChengTeresina Lau

Ontario Bert AskesJ. Arthur WoodsKathy Daoust

Quebec Serge Bérard

Saskatchewan Ed Christensen

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Dog Guides AccreditationLions Foundation of Canada is a founding member of the Canadian Association of Guide and Assistance Dog Schools and an accredited member of International Guide Dog Federation and Assistance Dogs International.