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LCHS-Minutes 2006
JANUARY 2006

LINN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2005
OFFICE OF ANDREA VANDELOECHT, BROOKFIELD, MISSOURI



The Board of Directors of the Linn County Humane Society met Monday, January 9, 2005, at the office of Andrea Vandeloecht in Brookfield, Missouri

Directors present: Peter Janis, Jim Montgomery, Andrea Vandeloecht, Wendy Walton, Joe Enyeart, Wendy O'Toole and Karmen Robertson.

Directors absent: Kevin Devoy, Karmen Robertson and Nancy Smith.



Also present were Bill Blanck, Eleanor Ravens, past board president and Jim Arnold

President Andrea Vandeloecht presided over the business meeting.

MINUTES: Minutes of the December 12th meeting were distributed and corrected. After correction, the minutes were approved.

TREASURERS REPORT: A treasurer's report was presented by Andrea. Balance as of December 31, 2005, was $2,292.98. This includes monies made on the two dinners, and the grant from Petso for spaying and neutering. Also several donations and dues were received in December.

SPAY/NEUTER REPORT: Bill Blanck reported in the month of November, 9 dogs and 20 cats had been spayed or neutered. YTD total is 354, compared to a YTD total last year at this time of 395.

SHELTER REPORT: Joe Enyeart provided a diagram for completion of the interior of the shelter and a list of material needs. Joe indicated that he is going to try to get doantions of materials from various businesses.

Andrea reported that several of our large carrying crates had been stolen. A wide ranging discussion ensued about use of crates and monitoring that use and soliciting donations of replacement crates.

A discussion was also held about decisions regarding putting down dogs. The shelter is not a no-kill shelte, however no dog is put down w without every consideration regarding its health or the possibility of adoption either at our shelter or elsewhere. Jerry will contact both Andrea and Jim Montgomery when he feels there is aneed to have a dog put down. The three of them will then decide whether or not a dog should be put down.

OLD BUSINESS: Jim Arnold reported on the Humane Society web site. He will continue to update it on a regular basis. We still are in need of a mission statement.

Peter discussed the up-coming Annual Valentines Day luncheon for Sunday, February 12th.

NEW BUSINESS: Wendy O'Toole indicated that a young man in Brookfield, Nolan Stark is working on his Eagle Scout Award. He would like to take on a project involving the Humane Society in order to receive this award.

The next meeting will be held Monday, February 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the office of Andrea Vandeloecht in Brookfield.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.


FEBRUARY 2006

LINN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2006
OFFICE OF ANDREA VANDELOECHT, BROOKFIELD, MISSOURI



The Board of Directors of the Linn County Humane Society met Monday, February 6, 2006 at the office of Andrea Vandeloecht in Brookfield, Missouri

Directors present: Kevin Devoy, Joe Enyeart, Peter Janis, Jim Montgomery, Nancy Smith, Andrea Vandeloecht, Wendy O'Toole and Wendy Walton.

Directors absent: Karmen Robertson and Nancy Woods-Smith



Also present were Bill Blanck who serves as a member of the Shelter Communications Committee, Eleanor Ravens, past board president

President Andrea Vandeloecht presided over the business meeting.

MINUTES: Minutes of the December 12, 2005 meeting and the January 9, 2006 meeting were distributed and approved as presented.

TREASURERS REPORT: Due to the absence of the treasurer, there was no treasurer's report. Andrea indicated that she thought we had a balance of approximately $2,500.

SPAY/NEUTER REPORT: Bill reported in the month of December, 2005, 11 dogs and 18 cats had been spayed or neutered. The total amount of dogs and cats spayed or neutered in 2005 was 383, compared to a total of 414 in 2004

Andrea provided a copy of the new spay/neuter policy for review. After discussion a couple of changes were made and on a motion by Wendy O'Toole, seconded by Kevin Devoy, the new policy was approved.

SHELTER REPORT: Joe reported on attempts to get donations of materials from the Home Depot stores in Kirksville and St. Joe. At this time neither store is able to meet our requests.

Wendy O'Toole reported that Nolan Stark is working on his Eagle Scout Award, and has chosen the beautification of the shelter as his project.

The possibility of obtaining a Senate Bill 40 person to help out with staffing problems was discussed.

OLD BUSINESS:Joe reported that nothing has been done about grinding the kennel floors. Rich Rhodes and Joe continue to ry to get this accomplished.

NEW BUSINESS:Eleanor distributed fliers for the Valentine's Dinner on Sunday, February 12 at the Masonic Lodge in Marceline. Discussion followed about work schedules, silent auction, serving time, menu and ticket prices.

The next meeting will be held Monday, March 6, 2006.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.



March 2006

LINN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2006
OFFICE OF ANDREA VANDELOECHT, BROOKFIELD, MISSOURI



The Board of Directors of the Linn County Humane Society met Monday, March 6, 2006 at the office of Andrea Vandeloecht in Brookfield, Missouri

Directors present: Joe Enyeart, Jim Montgomery, Karmen Robertson, Andrea Vandeloecht, and Wendy Walton.

Directors absent: Kevin Devoy, Nancy Woods-Smith, Wendy O'Toole, Peter Janis.


Also present were Bill Blanck who serves as a member of the Shelter Communications Committee, Eleanor Ravens, past board president and Jim Arnold, webmaster.

President Andrea Vandeloecht presided over the business meeting.

MINUTES: Minutes of the February 6, 2006 meeting were distributed and corrected. After correction, the minutes were approved.

TREASURERS REPORT: In the absence of the treasurer, no treasurer's report was presented. Andrea stated that Nancy had told her we had approximately $4,000. We have received another grant of about $900 it was thought.

SPAY/NEUTER REPORT: Bill reported that a total of 45 dogs and cats had been spayed/neutered in January, 2006. This is better than January, 2005.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Discussion was held on finishing the interior rooms at the shelter, employee hours and cleaning cages and runs. Lengthy discussion was held on ages of volunteers and what age requires adult supervision and schedules for volunteers in the summer. Eleanor reported approximately $1800 from Valentine Dinner and 3 to 4 hundred dollars is anticipated from a sandwich lunch.

OLD BUSINESS: Dog classes will begin April 24th. They will run for six weeks and cost $60.00. Each eligible dog will need shot record, chock/slip collar, and a lead/leash.

NEW BUSINESS: None

The next meeting will be held Monday, April 3, 2006

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.



APRIL 2006

LINN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MONDAY,APRIL 3, 2006
OFFICE OF ANDREA VANDELOECHT, BROOKFIELD, MISSOURI



The Board of Directors of the Linn County Humane Society met Monday, April 3, 2006, at the office of Andrea Vandeloecht in Brookfield, Missouri

Directors present: Kevin Devoy, Joe Enyeart, Peter Janis, Jim Montgomery, Nancy Smith, Andrea Vandeloecht, and Wendy Walton.

Directors absent: Karmen Robertson and Wendy O'Toole


Also present were Bill Blanck who serves as a member of the Shelter Communications Committee, Eleanor Ravens, past board president, Joanne Davis, interested member, and Jim Arnold, webmaster.

President Andrea Vandeloecht presided over the business meeting.

MINUTES: Minutes of the March 6 will be distributed and corrected. Wendy Walton and Karmen Robertson took minutes and haven't reconciled them yet.

TREASURERS REPORT: Nancy Smith reported we have a balance of $1600 with outstanding bills of $1100. Balance after bill payment, $500.00

SPAY/NEUTER REPORT: YTD: Dogs, 27; Cats, 53; Total, 80

SHELTER REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS: covered in shelter report

NEW BUSINESS: a number of ideas on fund raising were discussed. A mission statement was presented and discussed and formally voted for adoption.

The next meeting will be held Monday, May 8, 2006 to coincide with the annual meeting.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.



MAY 2006

LINN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MONDAY, May 9, 2006
OFFICE OF ANDREA VANDELOECHT, BROOKFIELD, MISSOURI



The Board of Directors of the Linn County Humane Society met Monday, , at the office of Andrea Vandeloecht in Brookfield, Missouri

Directors present: Kevin Devoy, Peter Janis, Jim Montgomery, Nancy Smith, Andrea Vandeloecht.

Directors absent: Joe Enyeart, Karmen Robertson, Wendy O'Toole and Wendy Walton.



Also present were Bill Blanck who serves as a member of the Shelter Communications Committee, Eleanor Ravens, past board president, Joanne Davis, Steve Roberts, and Jim Arnold, webmaster.

President Andrea Vandeloecht presided over the business meeting.

MINUTES: Minutes of the April 3, 2006 meeting were distributed and corrected. After correction, the minutes were approved.

TREASURERS REPORT: Treasurer Nancy Smith reported we have adequate funds in the treasury

SPAY/NEUTER REPORT:YTD 43 dogs, 82 cats, total 125 animals.

SHELTER REPORTS: New employee Terry Hecke is doing extremely well. Many compliments on his performance. We are still waiting on the cat cages from St. Joseph. Nolan Stark's Eagle Project is ready to begin. Waiting on the weather. Seven dogs are enrolled in the Obedience classes beginning this evening at the Shelter. Summer volunteer program discussed and approved. Dates for BBQ meat sale at Prenger's in Marceline suggested: June 29th-30th or July 20th. MacDonald McPuppy Nite suggested for Tues. August 22nd.

OLD BUSINESS:None

NEW BUSINESS:Reorganization of Board of Directors. Kevin Devoy retired. Nancy Smith resigned as Treasurer. Steve Roberts added to Board. Andrea Vandeloecht and Dr. Jim Montgomery reappointed to Board.

The next meeting will be held Monday, June 5, 2006.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.




JUNE 2006

LINN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MONDAY,JUNE 5, 2006
OFFICE OF ANDREA VANDELOECHT, BROOKFIELD, MISSOURI



The Board of Directors of the Linn County Humane Society met Monday, June 5, 2006, at the office of Andrea Vandeloecht in Brookfield, Missouri

Directors present: Peter Janis, Jim Montgomery, Karmen Robertson, Wendy O'Toole, Andrea Vandeloecht, and Wendy Walton.

Directors absent: Nancy Smith, Kevin Devoy, Joe Enyeart, Steve Roberts.


Also present were Eleanor Ravens, past board president,and Jim Arnold, webmaster.

President Andrea Vandeloecht presided over the business meeting.

MINUTES: Minutes of the May 9th will be distributed and corrected at the next meeting.

TREASURERS REPORT: In the absence of Nancy Smith, most bills have been paid. This is an informal feeling.

SPAY/NEUTER REPORT: YTD: Dogs, 13; Cats, 19; Total, 32. YTD Total: 157

SHELTER REPORT: