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President Dave Bell called us to order and invited Phyllis Strupp to offer the Invocation. Rich Saunders then directed our singing of The National Anthem accompanied by Lloyd Meyer. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Guests
Our guests (and their hosts) included Doug Rause (George Bowles), John Lorge (Herb Hayde), and Jean Glass (Jacquie Goodspeed).
Wellness Report
Nancy Carpenter asked us to keep Nancy Totten in our prayers and gave thanks that Tom and Laura Ensign are both in improved health. Blaine Keith reported on Don Parks’ recent chemotherapy. Dave Bell invited prayers for Patrick Neal’s wife, Betty.
Thank You
Cactus Shadows High School Drama Teacher Linda Garvin sent a note of gratitude to the club for our contributing funds toward the Drama Club’s recent trip to a Thespian Convention in Lincoln, NE. Funds helped with on-site transportation of the 14 youth who attended.
Guest Speaker
President Dave Bell introduced our guest speaker, PetSmart Charities Vice President Susana Della Maddalena. Sue heads the 501(c)(3) sponsored by the Arizona-based company whose aim it is to address the homeless pet overpopulation problem across the country. The Vision of PetSmart Charities: “A lifelong, loving home for every pet.”
“The need is great,” our guest announced. 6-8 million pets enter shelters each year, 50-60% of which are euthanized. A leading funder of animal welfare organizations across the USA and Canada ($80 million since inception in 1994), PetSmart Charities provides spaying and neutering, adoption (4 million adoptions last year), emergency relief (caring for animals following natural disasters), and education. Funds are raised through in-store donations, special events, employee campaigns, direct mail and e-mail, only 13% of which is used for administration. Visit on-line at PetSmartCharities.org.
Many thanks to photographer Alan Haugner and reporter David Shirey. You guys are great!
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