Primate Update E-Newsletter, Vol. 3, Issue 11, Part 2

WHAT’S HAPPENING at PPS?

Website Updates
We have made several changes to our website over the last couple of months. We updated our Volunteer page- adding many new pictures, a fillable volunteer application, and many new inspiring quotes from recent volunteers. Please check out our new Volunteer page: http://www.pacificprimate.org/volunteer.htm
We have also posted all of the 2011 Primate Update E-Newsletters. Please feel free to read through past editions at: http://www.pacificprimate.org/talk.php


Volunteer Expo

Students signing up to receive more 

information about the monkeys

We participated in the 2011 Volunteer Expo that was put on by the County of Maui Volunteer Center. We were able to raise awareness for Pacific Primate Sanctuary, as well as speak with potential new volunteers.

PPS Volunteers at the Volunteer Expo:

Lucy, Erin, Judi, and Dr. Bud- recipient of the

Volunteer of the quarter award from Maui County

HOW TO HELP THE MONKEYS

‘Tis the Season of Giving
The Holiday season is upon us; it is a time of year to celebrate with friends and family- a time when joy, compassion, and the spirit of generosity abound. Below are ways you can help Pacific Primate Sanctuary during this season of giving and goodwill.

GoodDining.com
GoodSearch.com has a brand new way to help support Pacific Primate Sanctuary with a program called GoodDining. Enroll online with GoodDining.com, and then search through their list of restaurants. When you eat at any of the designated restaurants, using a registered credit or debit card, a percentage of your total bill will be donated to Pacific Primate Sanctuary! Sign up today at https://www.goodsearch.com/gooddining.aspx

GoodShop
Use GoodShop.com for all your holiday shopping. After designating Pacific Primate Sanctuary as your nonprofit of choice, you can shop at more than 900 top online retailers and a percentage of your purchases will automatically be donated to the Sanctuary! For example: if you shop on eBay using Goodshop.com, 25-35% of eBay revenue will be donated to PPS! GoodShop also provides many valuable coupons to use towards your purchases. When you select a store, you will automatically be redirected to a coupon page for that store. PLEASE use GoodShop this holiday season!


Gift Contributions
Many of us are sick of the commercialism of the holiday buying binge and are searching for truly meaningful gifts. We would like to offer a unique gift giving opportunity:

Gift Contributions can be made to Pacific Primate Sanctuary in the name of anyone on your holiday list. Your Gift Recipients will receive a beautiful Contribution Certificate showing you have made a donation in their name, along with information about PPS. This thoughtful and significant gift helps to feed and care for threatened, endangered and distressed primates. You may access the Gift Contribution Form online here: http://www.pacificprimate.org/help.htm

Volunteer Your Time
We are currently in need of more local volunteers! If you live on Maui and are interested in becoming one of Pacific Primate Sanctuary’s Angels, volunteering your time and skills, please e-mail us at PPS@aloha.net. We need Animal Caregivers, Office Assistants, Handymen, and Gardeners/Landscapers. Retirees are welcome!

“Some people give time, some money, some their skills and connections, some literally give their life's blood. But everyone has something to give.”— Barbara Bush (American first lady 1989-93)


How to Donate Directly
We deeply appreciate your continued partnership. You, and your family and friends, can make tax-deductible donations to the Sanctuary on our Website: www.pacificprimate.org and on FaceBook, using PayPal, or by sending a check to:
Pacific Primate Sanctuary
500-A Haloa Road
Haiku, HI 96708

With your support, you make everything we do possible!

PPS INTERNSHIP

Our current Interns- Caroline, Linda and Annabel, are a wonderful PPS Team! Caroline has been here the longest, and has become an excellent animal caretaker. She has a knack for staying on top of all the many details in the care of each individual monkey, making sure everyone gets what they need.

Our newest Intern, Annabel, recently completed the Emergency Care module of her training. During this training unit, Interns learn to increase their observational skills and identify the signs of illness. They learn how to provide specialized care, check vital signals, care for wounds, calculate medication dosages, administer subcutaneous fluids, and how to use an incubator, among other things. Annabel had never had the opportunity to provide medical care in the past, and was a very eager student. Congratulations to Annabel on graduating from this portion of her training!

Linda spreads the word about PPS

Intern Linda has now been here for 3 months, and is an extremely skilled animal caregiver. She is gaining a deep understanding and knowledge of each primate at the Sanctuary. Last month Linda was able to speak with the public about Pacific Primate Sanctuary at the Volunteer Expo, and did a great job representing Pacific Primate Sanctuary!

The monkeys are very fortunate to have such an exceptional team of caregivers!

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