GPA Houston Monthly Membership Meeting

Sunday, September 26, 2021

VIA ZOOM

1:00 p.m.

MEETING MINUTES

Board Members:  

Sherrie Kent 

Arden Tucker

Julie Caprette

Beverly Points

Sherri Clark

Pat Freytag

Jennifer Valentine

Chris Ford

Guests: 

Chloe Kontos

 

Meeting Commenced: 1:05pm

 

Treasurer Report – Discussed August financials. Largest expenses were annual premium for liability insurance and payroll. Payroll should decrease as kennel staff has decreased and by October only the kennel master will be paid.

Julie moved to approve the financials and Sherrie seconded the motion. Approved

 

Meeting Minutes - August minutes were reviewed and approved.

Sherrie moved to approve the minutes and Jen seconded the motion.

 

Dog Status

11 dogs in the program including 9 permanent fosters. Dutch will be adopted in October and Rosie (return) is in foster with intent and will have updated medical care and scheduled for a dental.

Currently 2 applications and 27 adoptions year to date (mostly from prior adopters).

We are working on the database to include a view of members who are willing to transport or foster any future strays and returns.

 

Fundraising

Due to the Covid situation, it was determined that we will have an outside Garage Sale at The Noble Center instead of the Membership Party on October 24.

There are still 3 items for our bi-monthly/monthly Facebook mini auctions and Arden will handle these.

Julie will check out vendors to do a farewell T-shirt.

 

Newsletter

As Constant Contact contract will expire soon, Sherrie will find out if we can pay for it quarterly or other options.

 

Covid Rules

We will continue to restrict the public into The Noble Center and continue to monitor the situation. Announcements will be published on Facebook, the website and on the newsletter.

 

Jen moved to adjourn and Sherrie seconded the motion. Approved