Potter League for Animals at Helly Hansen Warehouse Sale

Potter League for Animals
PO Box 412, Newport, RI 02840

Honoring Their Trust

August 21, 2008

Mr. Jay Lasky
Helly Hansen
154 Thames Street
Newport, RI 02840

Dear Jay,

Thank you for your kindness and generosity in giving the Potter League the opportunity to participate in your annual Helly Hansen Warehouse Sale to benefit Honoring Their Trust, our capital campaign. The event was a huge success for us! The two jackets you donated for our raffle brought in over $5,0001 With the receipts at checkout and the raffle, the Potter League grossed almost $6,400. Next year, at our February “Have A Heart” event, one of the highlights of the auction will be the “Deadliest Catch” autographed clothing you also very generously donated.

On behalf of the staff and the board of directors, the Potter League for Animals is delighted to present you with a commemorative outdoor 6″ x 9″ concrete paver in appreciation for including us in your event. Please fill out the enclosed form with your inscription and return it to me. These beautiful pavers will be located in the outdoor walkway of our new building adjacent to our patio.

We truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and your desire to help us achieve our dream of a new animal care and education center. Support like yours will allow us to set a new standard for home-like housing for shelter animals and provide innovative spaces for humane programming to our community. Our new facility is going to have an amazing effect on our community from the flattering way our animals will be showcased in their new digs to the wonderful wellness center where we spay or neuter animals on site. Our new green building will serve as an example to visitors and other non-profit agencies on how to help the environment.

As importantly, your support demonstrates to other local businesses and organizations how vital it is to support organizations that reach out into the community. It is the support of people like you who make our world a better place for our four legged friends. Thanks for your part in making our dream a reality.
With deepest thanks and gratitude,

Patricia Heller
Director of Development

Helly Hansen Now Offers Ekolab Collection

Helly Hansen Launches Ekolab™ R&D Project
Norwegian Brand Eliminates PTFE from Waterproof Breathable Membranes and Introduces
Fluorocarbon-free DWR

Helly Hansen has designed gear to stand up to winter’s worst weather for more than 130 years. The Norwegian performance apparel and footwear manufacturer wants to ensure long, cold snowy winters will continue for another 130 years and centuries beyond through sustainable design and manufacturing processes. Helly launched the Ekolab R&D project in 2008 to try out new ideas, discover ways to address environmental sustainability and reduce its impact on the planet. As an early result, Helly this season eliminated harmful PTFE from the waterproof breathable membranes in all of its products, introduced fluorocarbon-free DWR coatings, incorporated recycled fabrics and pursued minimalist design practices that reduce the need for excess resources. The technical jackets and pants, fleece products and organic cotton Ts in the Ekolab collection are the starting point for the company’s long-term environmental initiative.

The men’s and women’s Ekolab Jacket and Pant are constructed with waterproof breathable Helly Tech® econylon fabrics coloured with environmentally sensitive dyes. The jackets are exceptionally durable yet are designed with a minimalist approach to reduce the amount of materials and energy resources required to produce the products. Performance features like pit zips were incorporated without adding any unnecessary metal and plastic parts.

Ekolab Jacket Features:
• 3-layer Helly Tech® waterproof breathable protection
• Econylon: ökotex 100 certified
• Low impact dyeing and printing processes
• Fully taped
• Pit zips
• Water resistant zips: ökotex 100 certified
• Powder skirt
• Attached hood
• PU membrane (eliminates PTFE)
• Fluorocarbon-free DWR coating
• All hardware made from 100% recycled materials

Ekolab Pant Features
• 3-layer Helly Tech® waterproof breathable protection
• Econylon: ökotex 100 certified
• Low impact dyeing and printing processes
• Fully taped
• Leg vents
• Reinforced hem
• Belt loops
• PU membrane (eliminates PTFE)
• Fluorocarbon-free DWR coating
• All hardware made from 100% recycled materials

In addition to the jacket and pant, the Ekolab collection includes a men’s and women’s fleece made with 60% recycled material and a series of organic cotton t-shirts. The Winter 2008 collection is a positive start Helly Hansen has taken to contribute to the performance apparel industry’s movement toward an environmentally sustainable future.

Helly Hansen has manufactured technical outdoor apparel since 1877.Today the brand is recognized as a global leader in technical apparel and footwear designs for a range of outdoor and water sports activities. Helly Hansen products are distributed in more than 40 countries.

Warehouse Sale Photos with the Crew from Northwestern

See Helly Hansen at the Newport International Boat Show

The 38th Annual Newport International Boat Show, September 11-14, 2008, will feature new sailboats and powerboats, and thousands of products and services from both domestic and international exhibitors.

2008 Show Dates
September 11-14
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM

Helly Hansen Newport is the Official Outerwear Sponsor of the Newport Yachting Center including the Newport International Boat Show, Newport Spring Boat Show and Marina.

Multiple waterfront facilities along America’s Cup Avenue and Thames Street host the Show including Newport Yachting Center, Oldport Marine and Bannister’s Wharf, which are all connected by show docks. Our newest expansion, Bowen’s Wharf, will showcase downeast-style boats. Bowen’s Wharf is centrally located within other show sites including Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina, which hosts the Passagemaker TrawlerPort Program and also showcases center-console boats on land. All Show sites are “connected” by FREE water taxis.

Please Note: SIG HANSEN has cancelled his appearance at the Newport international boat show.

For more information visit: www.newportboatshow.com.

Jay Lasky Hits the Slopes

Hey, check out this video of Jay Lasky on the slopes… shot and edited by Jay’s son, Zack!

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