Lewis and Clark Humane Society

Minutes of Board Meeting

December 16, 2001

 

Call to Order: President Denise Tarr called the board meeting of the Lewis and Clark Humane Society to order at 6:15 pm at the home of Jane Benson.  Present were Executive Board Members Jean Ketchel, Jane Benson, Denise Tarr, Tia Nelson, Gerry Daumiller, Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson, Terey Artz, and Shelter Executive Director Gina Wiest.  Also present was Auxiliary Board Member Pam Joscelyn.  Absent were Jennifer Green, Gary Spaeth (Executive Board) and Lynda Benson, Tiffany David, Renee Kowalski, Angie McDunn, Bev Rankin, and Vicki Thacker (Auxiliary Board). 

 

Secretary’s Report: It was moved to approve the November 27, 2001 board meeting minutes.

 

Shelter Executive Director’s Report:  Gina reported that we are getting a good response from the fundraising letter that went out in the December H.S. newsletter.  It was suggested that we do this type of mailing twice a year, instead of once.  Gina also reported that Tia Nelson is doing spaying of shelter animals on Fridays at cost.  Tia inquired about the possibility of shelter funds for the spaying of a large number of cats held by one owner.  Gina said she would look into the matter.  Construction of the concrete cover with draining system between the two shelter buildings will begin next week.  And, there is only one dog, and five cats left at the shelter from the Jefferson County cruelty case. 

 

President’s Report:  Denise reminded executive board members to bring $15 to the next board meeting to pay for sponsorship of a cat cage.  She also reminded board members to pay their membership dues to the humane society.

 

Treasurer’s Report:  As a thorough Treasurer’s Report was given at the November meeting, none was given tonight.

 

Old Business:  Santa Paws was held at Big R on Dec. 8-9, 2001.  Together with the raffle, approximately $1,100 was netted ($330 for film was paid out of this).  Denise said that more should be charged for the photos next time (they were 1 for $5 or 2/$8).  Dr. Don Bishop won the Nancy Glazier print raffled off on Dec. 9 and re-donated it.  Norma Jean Huetari won the guided fly fishing trip.

 

New Business:  None

 

Miscellaneous:  Jean reported that she had investigated the issue of insurance coverage for shelter employees when they are using personal vehicles to run work-related errands.  The selected employees will be reimbursed their mileage fees, but are personally responsible for notifying their insurance company of the additional usage of their vehicles.

 

Adjournment:  The board meeting adjourned at approximately 6:45 pm for holiday treats and festivities.  Shelter staff were invited to attend the holiday potluck and many did.  The next regular LCHS board meeting will be held Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at the Stray Pet Center.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

Lisa Mecklenberg Jackson