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Kootenai Pets for Life monthly minutes: August, 13th, 2018
The meeting was held at 6:00 pm at Henrys Restaurant
Attending: Eileen Carney, Connie Holthaus, Linda Andreason, Susan Bulyar, Faith Lee, Bobby McCanse, Becky Monroe, Edwina Smith, Marge Sullivan and Lois Ziegler
The reading of the minutes from the July 9th meeting began at 6:00 pm. The minutes were approved as read.
New Business: Chelsea Drake gave information about a collaboration of adoption and an Information event at the Library, on September 10th between the Library and Kootenai Pets for Life. Chelsea would also like the library to be more pet friendly. There will also be raffles at the library.
Chelsea wants to create a wish list of supplies needed at KPFL;
including dog containments, leashes etc.
Chelsea can be reached at 293-2778 at the library or at 291-4534 her cell.
The bills for August totaled $1,244.59 in operating costs and $6,427.41 for vet bills, MWI Animal Health, “Rolly” and meds. Marge Sullivan and Linda Andreason made a motion to pay the bills. The bills have been paid.
KPFL received $405.00 from a member for dues and $400.00 for animal food.
Correspondence:
none
Old Business:
Update on “Rolly” - funding and operation. “Rolly” doing well at foster home; foster family had an emergency but will return to foster “Rolly”.
Ferals - Swap shop for ferals; information about adoptions.
Need roof on the indoor shower to contain ferals.
Feral area, in new cat room, needs dividers and insulation.
Fund Raising Committee
1. Recycling - $236.40 8/9/18
2. Banks, Libby – $64.45 Thanks Anita Banks, Troy - $9.90 Thanks Eileen
3. Memorials - no
4. VCT- not yet
5. Thrivent- no
6. Amazon-Smile - $50.04 8/13/18
7. Network for Good $85.00 Mr. Andreason project – 8/19/18
Bow Wow Bash October 20th at the VFW hall. Paula and Patty
Darko have volunteered to prepare a great meal again.
KPFL discussed buying local from Homesteaders, Rosauer’s etc.
Marge Sullivan made a motion to buy local and Edwina Smith 2nd the motion. The motion carried. It’s OK to purchase some from Chewy.com
Once again Brews for Benefits will host Kootenai Pets for Life at the Brewery. Thursday September 13th ; don’t forget!
Marge Sullivan made a motion to adjourn. Becky Monroe 2nd the motion. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:15.
The next meeting will be at 6:00 pm on September 10th, 2018 at Flathead Valley Community College
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Kootenai Pets for Life monthly minutes: July, 9th, 2018
The meeting was held at 6:00 pm at Henrys Restaurant
Attending:
Eileen Carney, Connie Holthaus, Carol McAllister, Linda Andreason, Anita Beasley, Susan Bulyar, Lynn Hagarty, Faith Lee, Pam Martens, Edwina Smith, Marge Sullivan, Lois Ziegler and Jeremy.
The reading of the minutes from the June 11th meeting began at 6:00 pm. The minutes were approved as read.
The bills for July totaled $1,100.77 in operating costs and $2,265.66 for vet bills and MWI Animal Health; meds.
Correspondence:
none
Shelter Report:
“Rolly” ; funding for surgery in Spokane.
The messages from the shelter, Susan Bulyar keeping everyone up to date; on kitten and cat health.
KPFL does not seem to be too full of dogs.
Discussed cages on wheels; styles of cages and electrical concerns.
Faith Lee made a motion to discuss in detail in August; Linda Andreason 2nd the motion. Motion carried
Old Business: no
Fund Raising Committee
1. Recycling - no
2. Banks, Libby – VFW, June $63.78. Libby -July $64.45 Troy- July $9.90
3. Memorials - no
4. VCT- $122.72 June & July
5. Thrivent- no
6. Amazon.com - $50.04 8/13/18
Addition to shelter for cats; Bobbie cages for new room
New Business:
Kalispell Spay and Neuter Task Force are we still going to Kalispell? We still have funds for this operation.
Becky – Carole
Current role of LCAC and FOTS who’s responsible to take in strays; who to call? County?
Fund raiser (rummage sale) for Rolly 5 years old; tendons need surgery. A quote of $3.500.00 was made.
Fund raisers; Rummage sale at the KPFL shelter in the dog yard.
A table at the lobby, at Rosauers; with cat bank.
Public donations for “Rolly”: July 2018
Golden State Oil ud $500.00 7/17/18
Emily-Diane Dauly rs $50.00 7/16/18
UD rs $195.00 7/3 & 4
Bill Tingey ud $150.00 7/19/18
Deb Murphy ud $25.00 7/15/18
Cash/anonymous $200.00 7/16/18
Virgil Totten ud $500.00 7/23/18
Susan Longfellow ud $50.00 7/18/18
Isabell Washburn ud $50.00 7/23/18
Joan Barnes ud $25.00 7/22/18
Cowdry Maryjane ud $100.00 7/24/18
Ruth Corda ud $50.00 7/25/18
Marquita Peterson ud $10.00 6/20/18
Janet Kendall ud $100.00 7/24/18
Wilma Dotson ud $100.00 7/25/18
Anonymous ud $20.00 7/18/18
Ron & Deb Sassaman ud $25.00 7/26/18
Sherrie Garcia ud $20.00 7/26/18
Total of donations sent in for Rolly: $1,980.00
Facebook donations have not been totaled yet.
Connie Holthaus made a motion to adjourn. Lynn Hagarty 2nd the motion. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:10.
The next meeting will be at 6:00 pm on August 13, 2018 at Henry’s restaurant
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Kootenai Pets for Life minutes for June 11th, 2018
The meeting was held at 6:00 pm at Henry’s Restaurant
Attending:
Eileen Carney, Connie Holthaus, Linda Andreasen, Anita Beasley, Susan Bulyar, Carol McAllister, Pam Martens, Beth Murray, Edwina Smith, Faith Lee, Becky Monroe, Marge Sullivan and Lois Ziegler
The reading of the minutes from the May 14th meeting began at 6:00 pm. The minutes were approved as read.
The bills for June the S1 account totaled $3,400.94; including $2,000.00 for the Cat Trauma Room, $90.00 Paul Bradt; playard and the S2.1 account $1,665.24 Dr. Disney, $297.00 Treasure Valley Vet, and $30.00 Lincoln County Transfer and MWI $232.65. The bills have been paid.
New members have been nominated to these positions:
Pam Martens - Treasurer
Linda Andreasen - Spay Neuter; Flathead Spay Neuter Task Force/Kalispell
Beth Kumle -Surgery volunteer
Becky Monroe - Stats
Marge Sullivan made the motion to fill these positions. Edwina Smith seconded the motion. The motion carried. Congrats!
Fund raisers: The Bow Wow Bash usually the 2nd weekend in October (October 13th , 2018). Faith Lee said she would check with the VFW about the date and catering. Members involved in the Bash have been Marge Sullivan, Marcia Jacky, Connie Holthaus, Linda Rodriguez (Troy). at Bash 2017 the Darko Sisters stepped up to help (with the meal) when the VFW volunteers stepped away. Ron Adamson along with Rich Burns were auctioneers.
Our rummage sale is always looked forward to by the community and is held in the Spring at the Ponderosa Room. In 2017 KPFL had two rummage sales; lot’s o’ rummage. This also includes a raffle. Lois Ziegler brought up the idea about selling items on line and it was also discussed about having a KPFL account with one of the consignment stores as we had in the past.
Shelter Report
Faith Lee worked with Paul Bradt to swap out gates; four sections in the dog area.
Lois Ziegler brought up the idea of
Marge Sullivan made a motion to adjourn. Susan Bulyar 2nd
the motion. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm. The next meeting will be on July 9th, 2018 at 6:00 PM at Henry’s Restaurant.
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Kootenai Pets for Life minutes for May 17th 2018
Special meeting was held at 6:00 pm at the KPFL Shelter
Attending:
Eileen Carney, Connie Holthaus, Linda Andreasen, Anita Beasley, Susan Bulyar, Pam Martens, Bobby McCanse, Beth Murray, Edwina Smith; Jason Burrell, Jeremy Fortie (sp), Mary Laws, Faith Lee, Beth Stowell(sp) and Marge Sullivan
Judy Hyslop has resigned. Her duties will be placed with other members, depending on interest.
Carol McAllister has also resigned. Her Bow Wow Bash management and Rummage Sale expertise will be spread out among interested members. These are our big money makers through the year.
Barb Booher has also resigned. Her expertise were the stats and other duties; feral cat count?
A few items that may need immediate attention; air exchange system; Faith Lee volunteered.
Quick books help for statement and Connie; Pam Martens volunteered. Ayes have it.
If there was anything else let me know.
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Kootenai Pets for Life minutes for April 9th, 2018
The meeting was held at 6:00 pm at the Flathead Valley Community College
Attending:
Eileen Carney, Judy Hyslop, Connie Holthaus, Anita Beasley, Susan Bulyar, Faith Lee, Carol McAllister, Becky Monroe, Roxanne Parker and Edwina Smith
We miss you Tami!
The reading of the minutes from the March 12th meeting began at 6:00 pm. The minutes were approved as read.
The bills for April totaled $6,010.33 in operating costs that included the payment of $5,000.00 for the Cat Trauma Room and $3,021.29 for vet bills including Dr. Conkel and Treasure Valley Vet Clinic, mileage and MWI Animal Health. Judy Hyslop made a motion to pay the April bills and Edwina Smith 2nd the motion. The motion passed and the bills will be paid.
Correspondence
None
Shelter Report
Faith Lee is filling in for Tami White. Thanks Faith. Faith is using Lincoln County Transportation tokens to travel to the shelter. Two dogs are in the shelter; four in foster care. One cat is in foster care. Ace and Poncho were neutered and Grizz was returned.
After some discussion Carol McAllister made a motion to take Poncho to Missoula for a professional analysis (evaluation) Becky Monroe 2nd the motion the motion passed. KPFL will set up an appointment and see who wants to make the trip
Discussed trouble with bunnies; Julie Barcomb may be able to help
The horses who were taking a break in Libby have continued on with their journey
Dr. Disney is at the shelter May 8th
Cats go to Dr. Disney for check-ups. Check with Connie Holthaus about funds if cats are taken to another vet Connie Holthaus gave out raffle tickets for members to sell for the rummage sale. 1st prize is a food basket from Rosauers. Second prize is a $50.00 gift card from Homesteaders and third prize is a set of fused glass coasters created by Marge Sullivan
Old Business
A. Fund Raising Committee
Recycling: $0.00 (Kootenai Disposal, LLC)
Banks: Troy $6.00 April thanks Eileen
Banks: Libby $0.00 April thanks Anita
Memorials: $0.00
Vintage Coll., & Treasures $0.00
Shelter Improvement $1,960.00 as of 4/24/18
Thrivent: Choice dollars $1,216.00 transferred into Kootenai Pets for Life’s checking account on 4/9/18
A consistent donor Layne Cranford gave KPFL $350.37 in folding dollars and lots o’ change 3/29/18
B. Addition to shelter for cats. A check was written for $5.000.00 to Bee’s Construction from Kootenai Pets for Life. We understand that other businesses have been contacted for supplies and labor. Bee’s will work with KPFL until the room is completed
C. Review adoption process – Becky Monroe Discussion on procedures and why the log book is important
New Business
Health Fair on April 21st Judy Hyslop will man the KPFL table
Family Day in the Park on Saturday May 19th
Dues; Eileen Carney, Tami White, Judy Hyslop, Connie Holthaus, Anita Beasley, Carol McAllister, Marge Sullivan, Susan
Bulyar, Lynn Hagarty, Beth Murray, Pam Martens…
Eileen Carney made a motion to adjourn. Connie Holthaus 2nd the motion. The motion was carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm. The next meeting will be on May 14th, 2018 at 6:00 pm at the Flathead Valley Community College.
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Kootenai Pets for Life minutes for March 12th, 2018
The meeting was held at 5:00 pm at the Flathead Valley Community College
Attending:
Eileen Carney, Tami White, Connie Holthaus, Judy Hyslop, Anita Beasley, Susan Bulyar, Lynn Hagarty, Pam Martens, Carol McAllister, Beth Murray, Edwina Smith and Marge Sullivan
The activity of envelope stuffing for the Shelter Improvement letter 2018 began at 5:00 pm. The pizza was delivered by Simple Simon Pizza.
The reading of the minutes from the February 12th meeting began at 5:55 pm. The minutes were approved as read.
The bills for February totaled $1,266.17 in operating costs and $3,372.80 for vet bills and vet supplies. The bills have been paid.
The bills for March totaled $737.08 in operating costs so far this month and $1,962.60 in vet bills and meds.
Correspondence
None
Shelter Report
Tami White gave the shelter report. Animals in KPFL care at the end of February 2018 = 35, two dogs and 33 cats. Adoptions; 6 cats and 1 dog. Poncho's intake is kind of suspect. Judy will call Joann Rimstead to see if she wants to evaluate “Poncho”. Check up with Dr. Disney.
Old Business
Fund Raising Committee
Recycling $202.10 (Kootenai Disposal, LLC)
Banks: Troy $8.60 Feb.18 Thanks Eileen
Banks: Libby $55.04 Feb & March Thanks Anita
Memorials: John Dahm $200.00 so far, will be in memorials on home page
Vintage Collectibles: $0.00 March
Thrivent: $387.00 2/17/18
Amazon.com : $57.87 2/12/18
Gun raffle: Transfer of gun needs to be studied. There is a possibility that it can be transferred directly from Burns to person that buys gun and in that way keep KPFL out of the transfer. Carol will check with Steve Lethrud to see how he handled it as he donated a gun a few years ago
Rummage Sale; to be held on April 20th and 21st 2018. People can drop of donations Friday morning, April 20.
Addition to shelter for cats. Total so far $3,841.04
Rescue horses; there has been interest in providing hay from horse lovers in Libby.
A lint trap kit was shown by Judy. She wants to try it out in the venting system. The price was under $20.00.
New Business:
Elections – Board members, Connie Holthaus ; secretary
Lynn Hagarty board member and Susan Bulyar board member
Board members are three year terms
Eileen Carney nomination Judy Hyslop 2nd Carol McAllister, close Judy H. Tami White nomination as Vice President/Shelter director by Carol McAllister 2nd by Connie Holthaus close Carol McAllister
Treasurer Judy Hyslop nominated by Carol McAllister. Marge Sullivan ceased the nomination
Secretary Connie Holthaus nominated Judy Hyslop 2nd , Carol McAllister ceased nominations.
Motion to accept the slate as nominated, all agreed.
Eileen Carney made a motion to adjourn and Carol McAllister 2nd the motion. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm. The next meeting will be on Monday April 9th at 6:00 pm at the Flathead Valley Community College.
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Kootenai Pets for Life monthly minutes February 12th, 2018
The meeting was held at 6:00 pm at the Flathead Valley Community College
Attending:
Eileen Carney, Tami White, Judy Hyslop, Connie Holthaus, Linda Andreasen, Susan Bulyar, Lynn Hagarty, Carol McAllister, Becky Monroe, Beth Murray, Edwina Smith & Marge Sullivan.
The reading of the minutes from the January 8th meeting began at 6:00 pm. The minutes were approved as read.
The bills for January totaled $1,514.47 in operating costs and $4,340.93 for vet bills and supplies; Connie Holthaus made a motion to pay the January bills and Judy Hyslop 2nd the motion. The motion passed. The bills have been paid.
Correspondence:
None
Shelter Report:
Intakes and adoptions 3 dog adoptions so far, in February. Foster care; how long should it last? Two weeks advised Beth Murray and Becky Monroe. Animals in foster care are 1 dog and 4 cats. Dogs and cats in shelter
Volunteers; new Faith and Todd
Christ Lutheran Servant group may volunteer to wash walls and windows at the shelter. A Girl Scout group may also volunteer at the shelter on February 26th.
Spay and neuter update, every week in February.
Chipping Update in February six dogs and ten cats.
Fund Raising Committee
Recycling – $202.10 Kootenai Disposal 2/22/18
Banks – Libby, 0.00; Troy, $8.60 (February) Thanks Eileen
Memorials – Charla Bitney “Misha” adopted dog from KPFL 10+ years ago $400.00 memorial, 2/15/18
Brenda and Thomas Clark $100.00 memorial to John Dahm 2/27/18
J. R. Richardson $20.00 memorial to John Dahm, 2/18
Michael & Nancy Rooney $50.00 memorial to John Dahm 2/28/18
Linda & Dick Buti $30.00 memorial to John Dahm 2/27/18
Vintage Collectibles – $57.96 December
Thrivent - $387.00 2/7/18
AmazonSmile - $57.87 2/12/18
Shelter Improvement letter 2018; maybe a new computer; lights or a security camera
Rummage sale April 20th and 21st at the Ponderosa Room
KPFL will also have a raffle including a Rosauers dinner basket, a $50.00 gift card from Homesteaders donated by Burt Davis Connie’s brother in-law from Iowa and four fused glass drink coasters created by Marge Sullivan
Old Business:
Addition to shelter; Cat trauma room (CTR)
Receiving $ from Go Fund Me
Communities Foundation
Pay Pal
New Business:
Age of volunteers: high school age 15 with parent and 16 on their own or a youth group with an orientation volunteer.
Review by-laws; yes
Review mission; yes
List of board members ok’d
Clarification of how long cats need to be quarantined
Approval of intake room and cleaning procedures
Discussed new litter, price from ACE
Lynn Hagarty brought up fencing repair
KPFL may need a small dumpster for pellets from Kootenai Disposal
Elections March 12th, 2018
Board members to be elected in March 2018
Connie Holthaus
Bobby McCanse
Lynn Hagarty
Susan Bulyar
Marge Sullivan made a motion to adjourn. Judy Hyslop 2nd the motion. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. The next meeting will be on March 12th, 2018 at 5:00 pm at the Flathead Valley Community College.
KPFL will stuff envelopes for shelter improvement and enjoy pizza.
The regular meeting is at 6:00 pm that will include elections.
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Kootenai Pets for Life monthly minutes: January 8th, 2018
The meeting was held at 6:00 pm at the Venture Inn as the Flathead Valley Community College was not open for our meeting
Attending: Eileen Carney, Tami White, Connie Holthaus, Judy Hyslop, Linda Andreasen, Susan Bulyar, Lynn Hagarty, Beth Kumle, Bobby McCanse, Beth Murray, Becky Monroe, Edwina Smith, Marge Sullivan and Laura Tindall
The reading of the minutes from the November 13th 2017 meeting began at 6:05 pm. The minutes were approved as read.
Then food was ordered; what a treat.
The bills for December 2017 totaled $1,459.44 in operating costs and $2,339.31 for vet bills including The Bonners Ferry Vet Clinic and Treasure Valley Vet Clinic. The bills have been paid.
The bills for January 2018 have totaled so far the S1 account $620.00 taxes from Melissa Beck and S2.1acount $2,296.59 in vet bills.
Correspondence:
We read Dr. Disney’s letter about sick cats and the isolation for them.
Shelter Report:
Total adoptions in 2017 by type in December. Dogs 76 and cats 149. Intakes 20 animals (2 dogs and 18 cats). Dogs in the shelter 3 and one in foster care = 4 dogs in the system. Cats in the shelter 32 and 13 in foster care = 45 in the system
Mike Kroschel comes to the shelter at 3:00 and leaves by 4:00 due to his eyesight. Nell the dog came to the shelter on January 8th 2018 she is an older dog
Discussed what KPFL spends on cats
Goals for 2018; gather thoughts for the meeting in February
Protocol regarding neglect issues of adopted animals and foster animals
Fund Raising Committee:
Bobby McCanse learned of a fund raiser for KPFL from the former MAC now called Pure North athletic club. This will be discussed more in the coming months
New Business:
More discussion on using the radio to alert the public about the Cat Trauma Room and what it will be used for
Marge Sullivan made a motion to adjourn. Connie Holthaus 2nd the motion. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm. The next meeting will be on February 12th, 2018 at 6:00 pm at the Flathead Valley Community College.
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Kootenai Pets for Life monthly minutes: November 13th, 2017
The meetong was held at 6:00 pm at the Flathead Valley Community College
Attending: Eileen Carney, Tami White, Judy Hyslop, Connie Holthaus, Susan Bulyar, Lynn Hagarty, Carol McAllister, Becky Monroe, Beth Murray, Roxanne Parker, Edwina Smith, Deb Starkweather and Marge Sullivan
The reading of the minutes from the October 9th, 2017 meeting began at 6:00 pm. The minutes were approved as read.
The bills for November totaled $2,738.20 in operating costs including The Philadelphia Ins. Co. $1,635.00 and $3,075.00 for vet bills. Judy Hyslop made a motion to pay the November bills and Susan Bulyar 2nd the motion. The motion passed and the bills will be paid and they were.
Correspondence:
Chamber of Commerce; KPFL has been nominated as one of the non-profits of the year; for 2018. The event will be on January 20th ,2018 at the Memorial Center. Eileen Carney; President and Tami White; Shelter Director will attend this event. It was wonderful to be nominated!
Shelter Report:
Tami White gave the shelter report. 138 animals have been micro chipped this year. 406 animals have been spay or neutered.
Fund Raising Committee
Recycling: $217.65 11/9/17 (Kootenai Disposal, LLC)
Banks: Troy $11.25 December; Thanks Eileen!
Banks: Libby $$60.61 November & December; Thanks Anita!
Memorials: Terrence McNerney in memory of Lynn Christenot $100.00 11/17
Vintage Collectibles: not yet
Thrivent: $62.00 10/17
Shelter Improvement Letter: $2,275.00; we will do a new request letter in March 2017.
Brews for Benefits- Sept. 18th, 2017 $238.00
AmazonSmile $54.81 deposited in checking account; 12/15/17
Community Foundation Grant; KPFL received $1,000.00 as requested.
Bow Wow Bash – report $8,891.00 cleared.
Sands Memorial Foundation: information was provided to Eileen Carney as she completes the application request. KPFL requested $5,000.00 as in previous years.
New Business
Policy and Committee – Outside medical care.
Committee for the local vet, Dr. Disney, DVM and instances for outside care. Check with Connie Holthaus about funds that could be used for outside care. Bobby McCanse works with Dr. Disney and cats as do Beth Murray and Becky Monroe. We discussed a radio announcement through Dwayne Williams at KLCB about the Cat Trauma Room and that maybe Becky Monroe could explain the reason for this new addition to the shelter. We also have members who work with dogs; Tami White, Lynn Hagarty and Edwina Smith. Financials will also be discussed about dogs and outside medical care.
Marge Sullivan discussed the home page is no longer available on Petfinder but that Petfinder will continue to list all the pets available for adoption and their information. She has moved the homepage to the server MontanaSky and bought the domain name kootenaipetsforlife.com She will pay for first year and we can re-evaluate after thant.
Business
Go Fund Me – Pay Pal $961.63 so far.
Letter and Rummage Sale $1,246.49 and $550.00 = $1,796.49;
Total $2,758.12.
KPFL received $1,000.00 from the Communities Foundation.
Marge Sullivan made a motion to adjourn. Deb Starkweather 2nd the motion. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 700pm.
There will be no meeting in December.
The next meeting will be on January 8th, 2018 at 6:00 pm at the Venture Inn in the Firelight Room; as the College is closed in January.
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