We have previously announced that NPC now has 30 vouchers to distribute to individuals each month, and that almost the whole cost of spay or neuter is covered by the voucher, depending on the veterinarian you choose. For some reason, not all vouchers are claimed each month. We average about 25 per month, which is still a significant number, and which we are proud of, but we would like to give out all 30 every month. So spread the word! The phone number to call for a voucher is (209) 732-6194. The spay/neuter service is available for residents of the following five communities: Coulterville, Greeley Hill, Lake Don Pedro, Big Oak Flat, and Groveland.

Our annual membership dinner and meeting will be held on Friday, September 11, 6:00 p.m., at the Coulterville Community Hall. A light dinner and beverages will be provided. Not a member? Call Carmel at (209) 878-3134 to sign up. Annual dues are as low as $10. Dues that include voting privileges are $20. Dinner RSVP due by August 31 to Carmel. As usual, members may purchase raffle tickets at $1.00 each or six for $5.00. To purchase tickets in advance, call Carmel at (209) 878-3134. Other than some miscellaneous items in the drawing, this year a special prize will be a flight above Yosemite in a Glasstar 2-seater airplane. The pilot, Jeremy Zawodny, is VFR and IFR rated. Our thanks to Jeremy and his wife Kathleen for their generous donation of this prize. The flight will leave from and return to Pine Mountain Lake Airport, near Groveland.

So, if you are not a member, don’t forget to join, and RSVP for the annual dinner by August 31!

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