Monday, September 29, 2008

2008 Membership picnic and September haul

On September 27th, GPA-Richmond received 4 hounds from JCKC. We did things a little differently this time and met a Hickory Hill Canine Rescue who graciously allowed us to use their bathing facilities. It was an early morning and volunteers gathered to greet (and feed) the new arrivals.
We got
Seco Almond Joy a 3 year old female who is going to her forever home this weekend!
Cmon Make Me a 3 year old cat safe female who is available
BB's Mastermind a 3 year old cat safe male who is loving, sweet and always happy!
And the fourth hound was none other than 6 month old Sammy..who is very much adopted and being spoiled as we speak.
On Sunday, GPA-Richmond had its annual Membership Meeting. This a great time for all members to gather for an official meeting to go over fiscal year spending/financial situations, to form committees for next fiscal year's activities and to elect next years Board of Directors. It is also a great time to shop and socialize.
Lin and Nerice man the registration table to make sure all renewing members got their goodie bags!
Nerice chats with Mark while he keeps up with merchandising
Dinah strikes a pose
Dana looks on
The meeting begins with about 50 members and their hounds presentAlways make time for shopping!The 2008-2009 Board of Directors and officers are:

Mark Lane- President (gpa@greyhoundsvirginia.com)
Brian Shaunessey- Vice President
Deborah Messersmith- Secretary
Susie Canby- Treasurer
Katrina Stumpf- foster coordinator (fosters@greyhoundsvirginia.com)
Sharon Letender- merchandise coordinator
Bob Brown- dog haul coordinator (doghaul@greyhoundsvirginia.com)
Karen Shea- events co-coordinator (events@greyhoundsvirginia.com)
Julie Singleton - events co-coordinator
Nerice Lochansky - events committee