Stephanie

- I am working on setting a date for my second group foster orientation/foster annual update and making a few changes to my orientation powerpoint presentation.

- I am trying to find fosters to take a few of the available animals we have ready for foster homes!

- I am working on a few ideas to increase the number of foster applicants to the program.

- I am working on the foster active/inactive list to make sure those who are inactive are interested in continuing to foster with AARF. A lack in responses has made me really wonder about this.

Renee

-I am working to set up a Silver Paws presentation at Renaissance Independent Living and researching additional locations.

-I am finalizing the Friend for Life Contest and getting ready to start promoting it.

-I am working on the foster program and Silver Paws program marketing strategies.

-I am finalizing plans for the Pet Blessing event.

-I am about to organize the next cat adoption day.

-I am working on getting a couple of realtors and home-owners groups to include AARF literature/information in their welcome packets to new homeowners.

-I'm trying to find a couple of restaurants that would allow us to display postcards of adoptable pets on their tables.

-I'm looking for partners to participate in the AARF club.

Susan

- I am working on getting a B&B or similar sponsor for the Adopt A Dog Month promotion
- We are almost at the point of reapplying for CF $$ from DJ&T. I'll be doing some participant assessment over the next few weeks, and will have a report that we can use to show supporters.
- I am working with Renee, Carroll and Brooke to update the SP brochures so we can increase awareness/participation/etc

India

Susan, Carrieann and I just met online to review and work on the logic model plan for the Communications Department, including Public Relations, Education and Marketing and Community Outreach; we will meet again in two weeks to finalize.

I am working to get the word out about our October events, including the Howl-o-ween Costume Party and Adoption Day at Mom and Pups, Pet Blessing Oct. 11, Polite Pups seminars.

Action Alerts for humane farming, gas chambers ban, and other issues (need to start adding these to Not One More site).

Working with Brye, head of the Campbell High School Junior Humane Society, on a magnet-selling fundraiser and other group projects, including a humane education presentation they will give to younger kids. They will have a table at the Mom and Pup's event.

Slowly but surely getting Petfinder signs distributed; Melanie found a distribution location in Douglasville; MELANIE -- Will you be able to get the signs for him from Susan?