Attend an Alley Cat Allies Helping Community Cats Workshop
Join us this month at one of our FREE workshops to learn the basics of how to help cats in your community.
We will use videos and in-class demonstration to address outdoor cat care, Trap-Neuter-Return, and how to safely deter cats from areas they are not wanted.
Take this opportunity to not only learn, but also to network and meet other concerned citizens who are helping cats in your area. Find localized support and combine efforts!
Helping Community Cats Workshops
Thursday, April 7, 2011
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fairfax County Animal Shelter
4500 W. Ox Rd.
Fairfax, VA 22030
Get Directions
To sign up, contact: washdc@alleycat.org or (240) 482-1980 ex. 333
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Animal Welfare League of Arlington
2560 S. Arlington Mill Rd.
Arlington, VA 22206
Get Directions
To sign up, contact: washdc@alleycat.org or (240) 482-1980 ex. 333
Alley Cat Allies offers these workshops as part of the Every Kitty – Every City program, in which we raise awareness and educate the community in targeted cities about outdoor cats, feral cat colony care, Trap-Neuter-Return, and the importance of accessible, affordable neuter services through workshops, outreach, and organizing. Learn more about activities in your city on its Every Kitty – Every City page at www.alleycat.org/WashDC.
We hope to see you there,
Alley Cat Allies
P.S. Want to hold your own workshops for your community? Learn about hosting workshops.
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Sunday, April 3, 2011
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Checking ID & Licenses off door to door solicitors
From: Bauer, Julia M [mailto:Julia.Bauer@fairfaxcounty.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 4:38 PM
Cc: Schaible, Erin; Eggers, Alice
Subject: Solicitor's Licenses
We have had many questions in the past few weeks about door to door solicitors and what is required by county. Attached is the county code pertaining to solicitors licenses and attached to this e-mail is a copy of what one looks like (minus the baby face). Please research anybody coming to your door attempting to solicit money for a product or service. Unless you know the person, think twice before you turn over any cash, checks or credit cards to a complete stranger. Below are the county rules for solicitors and when in doubt contact the non-emergency number at 703-691-2131 to have an officer respond and verify the person’s solicitor’s license. Each and every person soliciting neesd to have one of these licenses on him/her at all times.
Section 31-1-2. Prohibited acts.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any canvasser, peddler, or solicitor to
ring the bell, or knock on the door, or otherwise attempt to gain
admittance for the purpose of canvassing, peddling or soliciting at
any residence, dwelling or apartment at which a sign bearing the
words "No Peddlers or Solicitors" or words of similar import indicating
that such persons are not wanted on said premises, is
painted, affixed or otherwise exposed to public view.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any canvasser, peddler, or solicitor, to
canvass, peddle, or solicit except between the hours of 9:00 A.M.
and 8:00 P.M.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any canvasser, peddler, or solicitor to
fail to disclose to the prospective buyer, upon request, his name
and the name of the company, product or organization he represents,
and if requested so to do, to leave the premises immediately.
(d) It shall be unlawful for any canvasser, peddler, or solicitor to
make any assertion, representation or statement of fact which misrepresents
the purpose of his call, or use any plan, scheme, or
ruse which misrepresents such purpose.
(e) It shall be unlawful for any peddler or solicitor to fail to provide,
at the request of the purchaser, a written receipt, which receipt
shall be signed by the person making the sale and shall set
forth a brief description of the goods or services sold, the total purchase
price thereof, amount of cash payment, if any, and the balance
due and terms of payment.
(f) It shall be unlawful for any person licensed pursuant to this
Chapter to use or exploit the fact of being licensed so as to lead
the public to believe that such registration in any manner constitutes
an endorsement or approval by this County; provided, however,
that the use of the following statement shall not be deemed a
prohibited exploitation:"Licensed by the Director of the Fairfax
County Department of Consumer Affairs as required by law. Licensing
does not imply endorsement by Fairfax County.
(g) It shall be unlawful for any canvasser, peddler, or solicitor to
give false or incorrect information to the Director in filing statements
or reports required by this Chapter.
(h) It shall be unlawful for any person who is licensed as a promoter
of an arts and crafts show pursuant to this Chapter to fail to
submit a roster of all peddlers, itinerant merchants, or solicitors
who are expected to participate in any arts and crafts show being
sponsored by that person to the Director no less than three (3)
days prior to conducting any such show. That roster also shall indicate
the time and place of the expected show.
(i) It shall be unlawful for any person who is licensed as a promoter
of an arts and crafts show pursuant to this Chapter to fail to
keep at the site of an arts and crafts show a current roster of all
peddlers, itinerant merchants, or solicitors participating in any ongoing
arts and crafts show being sponsored by that person, and it
shall be unlawful to fail to show such roster upon request to the
Director or to any law enforcement official.
(j) It shall be unlawful for any such promoter to fail to file with the
Director a complete roster of all such participants within seven (7)
days after the completion of any arts and crafts show sponsored
by the promoter within the County. All such rosters shall record the
time and location of the event, and such rosters shall identify the
full name, address, telephone number and nature of business for
each participant. (16-76-31; 43-81-31; 22-84-31; 10-93-31, § 1.)
As always if you have any questions please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us.
Thanks,
Julia
PFC Julia M. Bauer
Crime Prevention
Franconia Station
Fairfax County Police Dept.
6121 Franconia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
703-922-8263
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 4:38 PM
Cc: Schaible, Erin; Eggers, Alice
Subject: Solicitor's Licenses
We have had many questions in the past few weeks about door to door solicitors and what is required by county. Attached is the county code pertaining to solicitors licenses and attached to this e-mail is a copy of what one looks like (minus the baby face). Please research anybody coming to your door attempting to solicit money for a product or service. Unless you know the person, think twice before you turn over any cash, checks or credit cards to a complete stranger. Below are the county rules for solicitors and when in doubt contact the non-emergency number at 703-691-2131 to have an officer respond and verify the person’s solicitor’s license. Each and every person soliciting neesd to have one of these licenses on him/her at all times.
Section 31-1-2. Prohibited acts.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any canvasser, peddler, or solicitor to
ring the bell, or knock on the door, or otherwise attempt to gain
admittance for the purpose of canvassing, peddling or soliciting at
any residence, dwelling or apartment at which a sign bearing the
words "No Peddlers or Solicitors" or words of similar import indicating
that such persons are not wanted on said premises, is
painted, affixed or otherwise exposed to public view.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any canvasser, peddler, or solicitor, to
canvass, peddle, or solicit except between the hours of 9:00 A.M.
and 8:00 P.M.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any canvasser, peddler, or solicitor to
fail to disclose to the prospective buyer, upon request, his name
and the name of the company, product or organization he represents,
and if requested so to do, to leave the premises immediately.
(d) It shall be unlawful for any canvasser, peddler, or solicitor to
make any assertion, representation or statement of fact which misrepresents
the purpose of his call, or use any plan, scheme, or
ruse which misrepresents such purpose.
(e) It shall be unlawful for any peddler or solicitor to fail to provide,
at the request of the purchaser, a written receipt, which receipt
shall be signed by the person making the sale and shall set
forth a brief description of the goods or services sold, the total purchase
price thereof, amount of cash payment, if any, and the balance
due and terms of payment.
(f) It shall be unlawful for any person licensed pursuant to this
Chapter to use or exploit the fact of being licensed so as to lead
the public to believe that such registration in any manner constitutes
an endorsement or approval by this County; provided, however,
that the use of the following statement shall not be deemed a
prohibited exploitation:"Licensed by the Director of the Fairfax
County Department of Consumer Affairs as required by law. Licensing
does not imply endorsement by Fairfax County.
(g) It shall be unlawful for any canvasser, peddler, or solicitor to
give false or incorrect information to the Director in filing statements
or reports required by this Chapter.
(h) It shall be unlawful for any person who is licensed as a promoter
of an arts and crafts show pursuant to this Chapter to fail to
submit a roster of all peddlers, itinerant merchants, or solicitors
who are expected to participate in any arts and crafts show being
sponsored by that person to the Director no less than three (3)
days prior to conducting any such show. That roster also shall indicate
the time and place of the expected show.
(i) It shall be unlawful for any person who is licensed as a promoter
of an arts and crafts show pursuant to this Chapter to fail to
keep at the site of an arts and crafts show a current roster of all
peddlers, itinerant merchants, or solicitors participating in any ongoing
arts and crafts show being sponsored by that person, and it
shall be unlawful to fail to show such roster upon request to the
Director or to any law enforcement official.
(j) It shall be unlawful for any such promoter to fail to file with the
Director a complete roster of all such participants within seven (7)
days after the completion of any arts and crafts show sponsored
by the promoter within the County. All such rosters shall record the
time and location of the event, and such rosters shall identify the
full name, address, telephone number and nature of business for
each participant. (16-76-31; 43-81-31; 22-84-31; 10-93-31, § 1.)
As always if you have any questions please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us.
Thanks,
Julia
PFC Julia M. Bauer
Crime Prevention
Franconia Station
Fairfax County Police Dept.
6121 Franconia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
703-922-8263
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