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Help needed @ Dogstock

Hi All!

I need to know who would be willing and able to help me at Dogstock this Saturday. The event will feature a number of bands - last I heard was 11 - on two stages and ALL of the proceeds benefit us! This is a "private" party (by invitation only) and Jonn is expecting 150-200 people. I do NOT want to bring any animals as people will be walking around with their own pets and heaven forbid something bad happens. I want to auction off a signed Jesse James t-shirt, sell t-shirts and sweatshirts, give out bumper stickers for donations, have a donation jar there, etc. Because of everything going on with the parvo situation and some things going on for me at the office, and the unknown volunteer help that will be available, I didn't do a Chinese auction.

Jonn did ask us to help with parking when the event first starts. Honestly, I don't know how long this gig will go - likely late. I am supposed to be on duty at the FD for the GOTL Fireworks but will likely stay at Dogstock.

So....who wants to help me?
Doc

Time to get organized!

ACAPL is now collecting letters of interest and resumes from volunteers interested in becoming the ACAPL Volunteer Coordinator. I won't lie to you...this volunteer position will be completely unpaid and will probably work you till you're ready to drop. You're going to have to be in it because you love it.

We want somebody willing to oversee all of our volunteer operations. This doesn't mean you'll be running our events...it means you will coordinate the volunteers to make sure ACAPL events have adequate chairpeople and volunteers to make all our efforts successful. This will be a very organizational type job. We will expect you to be able to keep track of volunteers so we can use their skills and talents in the most advantageous ways possible.

You're going to have to love people and be able to work with a variety of personalities to achieve success in this position. With the help of someone like this who is motivated to make a difference, we think we can get our organization working efficiently to maximize opportunities, participate in community events, and raise money for the animals we love.

If you're interested, please submit a letter of interest explaining what you think you can do for the organization and how you can help us achieve our goals. Here's your chance...share your vision for ACAPL volunteers.

You can mail it to:
ACAPL Board of Directors
5970 Green Road
Ashtabula, Ohio 44004

...or you can hand deliver it to any of the Board members if you happen to see us out and about.

Volunteers needed

ACAPL would like to have a presence at Jefferson Days this weekend...but we need a volunteer or two. It's nothing hard...sit out in the sunshine and talk up the organization and the animals. If anybody is available to do this, please email me and let me know. Kate94651@hotmail.com

Thanks!

***unfortunately, no volunteers were available and ACAPL was unable to participate in this event***

Parvo at the shelter

Star Beacon article.

According to the Business Relations Director

We are doing good with donations of bleach but we are running out of gloves. We have about 4-5 worker volunteers...that are doing a good job cleaning everything.

New Business Relations Director!

Many of you may not know it, but the old "Shelter Director" position was recently changed and, after a long interview process, a new person was hired as "Business Relations Director."

Kimberly Gilmore comes to us with business and nonprofit experience that we hope will serve her well within the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League. Her new job description contains duties focusing on improving all the business aspects of the ACAPL shelter.

If you're a volunteer, make sure you introduce yourself and I'm sure Kimberly will find something to keep you busy.

Welcome aboard Kimberly!

Sharma is going to rescue!

The lovely Terry Demag at Echo Dogs White Shepherd Rescue found a foster home for Sharma! If transport fills, she'll be sprung this Saturday! Thank you Terry!

Mcarthur update

Mcarthur is now Moki...isn't he cute all groomed?


Updates from Debbie/rescue:

3/31/09 Moki went to the 'big' hospital today for more evaluation on his eyes and to prepare for his surgery on Thursday. I received a call from the doctor tonight with a mixed bag of information. His ulcer on one eye is not active. His pressures are a little on the high end of normal and he may be seeing some shadows out of one eye. The eye vet does not recommend removing his eyes. He feels Moki is not in any pain and there is no drainage i.e. infection so he suggests leaving them alone. They are also both producing tears. He will get his neuter on Thusday - laproscopically (sp?). They said he is a candidate for this procedure and it will be less stressful and a quicker recovery.----YEAH!!!!

4/2/09 Moki had his surgery this afternoon. Dr. Sims called to tell me they could not do the laproscopic sugery as the testicle was in a tube (sorry I can't remember the name of the tube). They had to make an incision. He was waking up and she said he did very well and they surgery went great. He will be moved back to the clinic tomorrow and I may get to pick him up tomorrow evening. It depends on how he is feeling. I'm sure he is wondering what the heck is going on. Just wanted to let all of you know Moki's status.
He has a couple of chew bones waiting for him. :-)

My first post here

Hi there! I am currently serving on the APL Board of Directors as acting secretary and I want to try to update here regularly with APL news, information, and (best of all) furry faces. Thanks to Dawn for setting this blog up and allowing me to participate.
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First, some business deadlines for anyone interested...
Membership is currently in the process of voting to fill all seven seats on the Board of Directors.
Special Membership meeting will be June 28th at 3:00 at the shelter for election of Board members.
Quarterly membership meeting with election of Board members will be August 9th at 3:00 at the shelter.

Tomorrow, May 29th, is the deadline to become a member of the ACAPL eligible to vote at the June 28th membership meeting.
The membership application deadline for the August 9th vote is July 10th.
You must be a member for at least 30 days in order to have a vote.
Membership dues are as follows:
$500 lifetime
$20 annual
$15 senior
You are considered a member the day your application and fee is received. If mailed, I will use postage date stamps as the date received (simply because I can not be at the shelter every day to check the mail).

Nominations for a seat on the Board of Directors must be submitted to me at least 60 days prior to a vote. Nominations are currently closed for the June 28th vote, but remain open for the August 9th vote until June 10th. You must be a member for at least 30 days to make a nomination and all nominees must have been a member for at least 30 days to be eligible for nomination.

Absentee ballots for the June 28th meeting will be available beginning on May 29th. Absentee ballots for the August 9th meeting will be available beginning on July 10th. They can be obtained from me via email or at the shelter counter. Absentee ballots may be mailed to the Board of Directors at the shelter, 5970 Green Rd, Ashtabula, OH 44004. All absentee ballots must be received prior to the beginning of each meeting.
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Be sure to choose Goodsearch as your search engine...and designate Ashtabula County Animal Protective League as your chosen charity! Every search generates us a penny! Simple and free for you and me to use! $90 and counting this year!
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Pet Care Expo is coming up on June 6th! We need volunteers to help us make it a successful event. If you can't volunteer, come on out and visit us during the event. We are hoping to have some interesting information available...and vendors with goodies to buy for your furry friends.
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Next post will be more exciting, I promise!
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