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SUMMARY:GCF Donor Meet & Greet with K9s Odin & Kesa
DESCRIPTION:May 17\, 2026 | Event Hall & Front Courtyard | United Methodist Church Vista  \nEvent Tickets: FREE \nRound of Mini Golf: $10 per person (comes with rentals and balls) \nLunch Special: $15 Hot dog or Burger\, chips\, drink\, Hawaiian shave ice \nClick HERE | Reserve your spot! \nGlobal Conservation Force invites you\, your family\, and friends to join us for a special GCF Donor Meet & Greet featuring two of our working conservation K9s\, Odin and Kesa. This is a unique opportunity to reconnect with Kesa—many of our supporters last met her when she was just 3 months old\, preparing to depart for South Africa in 2019. Now\, you’ll have the chance to see how far she has come and witness the incredible work she and Odin perform in support of wildlife conservation efforts. \nPLEASE RSVP – so we can properly gauge setup\, food\, and seating arrangements. \nThis family-friendly event combines hands-on fun\, behind-the-scenes insight into GCF’s K9 conservation programs\, and engaging demonstrations that showcase the real-world capabilities of working dogs used in conservation and anti-poaching efforts. \nGuests will enjoy food available for purchase as part of the day’s fundraising efforts\, including burgers\, hot dogs\, chili\, chips\, and refreshing shaved ice. We’re also excited to welcome Parrs Mobile Mini Golf\, offering a short\, fun\, family-friendly round of putt-putt golf for a small donation—perfect for kids and adults alike. \nDuring the event\, GCF will present an exclusive video and PowerPoint presentation highlighting our K9 conservation work. Attendees will see behind-the-scenes updates\, including photos and videos that have never been shared publicly. The day will also feature two live working dog demonstrations. One demonstration will showcase how a GCF K9 tracks and locates a targeted individual within a crowded urban-style environment. The second will highlight scent detection capabilities\, demonstrating how these highly trained dogs can locate even the smallest hidden items when tasked to find them. \nThere will be plenty of opportunities throughout the day to meet Odin and Kesa\, take photos\, speak directly with GCF team members\, and learn more about how conservation K9 teams support wildlife protection around the world. \nGCF merchandise will be available for purchase\, including apparel and select GCF K9 gear\, such as collars\, harnesses\, and lightweight collapsible bowls. Every purchase directly supports ongoing conservation and K9 operations. \nEvent Schedule\n11:30 AM — Doors Open \n\nGuest reception begins\nFood counter opens (burgers\, hot dogs\, chili\, chips\, shaved ice)\nMini golf registration and play begins\nMerchandise table opens\nMeet and greet with the GCF team\nPhoto opportunities and meet-and-greet with GCF K9s Odin and Kesa\n\n1:00 PM — GCF K9 Presentation \n\nVideo and PowerPoint presentation featuring behind-the-scenes footage and updates from GCF K9 operations\n\n1:20 PM — Presentation Concludes \n\nEvent hall presentation ends\nLast call for food\, drinks\, and snacks\n\n1:30 PM — Working Dog Demonstration \n\nLive scent detection demonstration\n“Suspect” tracking scenario showcasing operational tracking capabilities used in conservation and anti-poaching environments\n\n2:00 PM — Event Concludes \nJoin Us\nThis event is a chance to connect directly with the dogs and people behind GCF’s conservation work\, enjoy a relaxed and fun afternoon with your family\, and support wildlife protection efforts through participation and fundraising. \nWe look forward to seeing you there and sharing this special day with our GCF community.
URL:https://globalconservationforce.org/event/gcf-donor-meet-greet-with-k9s-odin-kesa/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church of Vista
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Speaking Engagement
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