annual - Lakeshore Humane Society

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annual - Lakeshore Humane Society
Volume 17 — Issue 3
Wags ‘n Whiskers
Nonprofit Organization
US Postage Paid
LAKESHORE HUMANE SOCIETY, INC.
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Fricke Printing
Service
1551 NORTH 8TH STREET
MANITOWOC, WI 54220
September 2013
PHONE: 920-684-5401
FAX: 920-684-5702
E-MAIL: info@lakeshorehumane.org
www.lakeshorehumane.org
President’s
Purr-spective
Page 2
See us on Facebook!
Fundraising
Page 3
Inside this issue:
Donations
Pages
4&5
Memorials
Order Form
Page 5
Happy Tails
Page 3
Adoptable Critters
Public Outreach
Memorials &
Honorariums
Page 11
2013
TOP DOG
TROPHY WINNER
Sweetie
Page 9
Page 10
“Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no
questions, they pass no criticisms.” ~ George Elliot
Calendar of Events
2013
September 7
September 7-8
September 21
September 22
October 15
October 19
November 29
Stuff-A-Van Event - Festival
Foods - Manitowoc
Petco Adoption Weekend
Annual Walk for Kindness
9am registration, 10am walk
Kwik Trip Moola Caps
MUST be turned in for
FINAL tally
Annual Meeting & Election
Aurora Medical Center 6:30pm
5000 Memorial Drive, TR
(Michigan Room)
Stuff-A-Van Event - Pick N
Save - TR
WOMT - Be My Guest
9:30am
Wendy Smith, Owner
ANNUAL
MEETING
Election Results, Volunteers Honored
The Annual Meeting and Election
of Board members for the
Lakeshore Humane Society will be
held on Tuesday, October 15, 2013
at Aurora Medical Center in the
Michigan Room, 5000 Memorial
Drive-Two Rivers. The business
meeting and election will start at
6:30 p.m.
Lakeshore Humane
Society, Inc.
1551 North 8th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Phone: 920-684-5401
Fax: 920-684-5702
E-mail:
info@lakeshorehumane.org
Visit us on the Web
www.lakeshorehumane.org
See us on facebook
Lakeshore Humane Society
Hours of Operation
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Closed Tuesday & Thursday
Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed Holidays
Our biggest fundraiser is the annual Walk
for Kindness, which is soon! This year's
Walk will be held on Saturday, September
21, 2013. Your participation and support
of this event will help us raise funds to
cover the operating costs of the shelter
which enables us to continue our mission
of providing shelter and care for the lost
and homeless companion animals of
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Manitowoc County. This Walk is our 27 !
There are two ways to help:
1) Y o u c a n d o n a t e a p r i z e :
This year we are aiming for 200
walkers and are seeking sponsors from
the community to donate prizes for
our walkers. In years past, we have
sought “big ticket” items, but this year
we are offering many smaller prizes
(i.e. gift cards, gift baskets, etc.). Any
monetary, in-kind, or other donations
you are willing to donate for the event
wo u l d b e m u c h a p p re c i ate d !
Sponsorships and Donations received
by September 14, 2013 will have your
name displayed on the LHS website,
LHS Facebook page, and signs on the
day of the walk.
2) You can participate in the Walk for
Kindness: Registration fee is $25. You
can pre-register at LHS anytime or the
day of the walk (Sept 21) starting at 9
a.m. The two mile walk starts at 10
a.m. from the Lakeshore Humane
Society at 1551 N. 8th St. in
Manitowoc. Meet "Top Dog" winner
Sweetheart (owner is Wendy Smith) as
she leads the pack! Walkers will follow
a route through Lincoln Park.
Registration fee includes: A Walk Tshirt, water and snacks along the
route, and a goodie bad for your dog.
Registration/Pledge forms can be
picked up at LHS if you need one.
Contests: Biggest Dog, Smallest Dog,
Dog & Owner Lookalike, Best Dog
Trick, Cutest Costume, Oldest Dog
(prizes will be awarded) & a 50/50
raffle. Food will be available after the
walk.
If you have questions, or would like to be a
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sponsor/donor for our 27 Annual Walk
for Kindness, please e-mail
director@lakeshorehumane.org or call
920-684-5401. This is a rain or shine
event!
Wags & Whiskers
Wags & Whiskers is the official
newsletter of the Lakeshore
Humane Society, Inc. Anyone
interested in submitting articles
or information for this
publication may send the
specifics to us via e-mail:
director@lakeshorehumane.org
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President’s Purr-spective
by Keith Philippi
Or via “snail mail” at:
Lakeshore Humane Society
Attention: Newsletter
1551 North 8th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Inclusion in our newsletter does
not necessarily indicate
endorsement or support by the
Lakeshore Humane Society.
Some articles may come from
other humane organizations or
individuals thereof. Articles may
be edited due to space
constraints, etc.
Dear Friends of the LHS,
I am pleased to inform you that LHS has
been awarded a grant from The Belisle
Fund of the St. Croix Valley Foundation
along with a donation from Lakeside
Foods and their employees to help with
the construction costs of an outdoor dog
exercise area.
2012 — 2013
Board of Directors
President: Keith Philippi
Vice President: Stephanie
Greetan, DVM
Treasurer: Mary Jo Haban
Secretary: Dawn Burgard
Directors
Felicia Gauthier
Joe Gunzel
Ann Marie Luckow
Kim Lazansky Philippi
Kim Repinski
Kitty Wendt
Shelter Staff
Jodi Field
Sarah Franklin
Mary Jo Becker
Dori Chase
JoAnne Kohlbeck
Nicole Downing
Casey Fayes
Helen Brown
Ray Daron
Damien Kluczinske
Hailey Rogala
Gina Cotter
Tammy Kluba
Holly Luce
Leshia Drewa
This year-around 50' by 50' dog exercise
area will play a critical role in preparing
dogs for their forever home by providing
off-lead…
Dog to dog socializing
“Meet and Greets” with potential adopters
Behavioral assessments
Training opportunities
Exercise
Currently LHS has two outdoor areas, 10'
by 50' and one indoor area, 15' by 20'
that provide space for these purposes.
However, this space is not large enough
for the 40 dogs and dozens of potential
adopters to interact in an environment
that allows the dogs to show their true
behavior.
The new dog exercise area will be
attached to the existing east dog run with
interior access for staff and volunteers
and exterior access for potential adopters.
LHS needs your help to complete the
construction of this great new feature for
the homeless dogs in Manitowoc County.
Approximately 25 truckloads of fill and
450 landscape blocks will be needed to
re-create an acceptable grade and build a
retaining wall before the 6' high chain link
fence can be installed.
There are many ways you can help make
a difference in a dog's future…
If you are interested in volunteering labor
for landscaping work on this project,
please contact the shelter at 684-5401 or
email info@lakeshorehumane.org and
leave a message for Joe Gunzel (Project
Leader).
If you are interested in making a
donation, visit the shelter or mail your
check to…
Dog Park Fund
c/o Mary Jo Haban-Treasurer
Lakeshore Humane Society
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1551 N 8 St • Manitowoc, WI 54220
I would like to extend a special thanks to
everyone that has been helping with this
project, especially Joe and Renee Gunzel;
A.C.E. Building Services; The Belisle Fund
of the St. Croix Valley Foundation;
Lakeside Foods and their employees.
If you have any questions or concerns
about the content of this editorial, I would
love to talk with you. Please call the shelter
and leave a message for me.
Keith Philippi,
President, LHS Board of Directors
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ADOPTABLE CRITTERS
Full figured celebrity feline
looking to settle down into a
nice home. I’ve had enough
excitement to last a lifteime.
Now all I want to do is spend
my life with you.
Love, Caramel
Meet Lola, she has been at the
shelter all summer waiting for
a foster or forever family to
love her and take her home.
She is almost ready for her
knee surgery and needs a
loving and comfortable home
to recuperate in. Lola is a
sweet bulldog mix who can be
a bit shy, but she loves her
human friends.
Meet Pearl, she is a beautiful
girl full of stories. She was
surrendered with her two
housemates because their
human was moving. Pearl is 7
years old, her adoption fee is
the senior rate, $50. Stop in
and visit this beauty with one
green and one blue eye, she
could be your next gem.
Meet Rizzo, a happy and loyal
girl who was reluctantly
surrendered to LHS by her
owners who couldn't find a
new home for her. She loves
to ride in any vehicle; she
even used to ride in a semi!
She is spayed, housebroken
and current on shots. Stop in
today if you could be Rizzo's
new driving partner.
This sweet girl is Maggie the
Plott Hound. She was
surrendered when her family
moved. She is a sweet girl
who has a beautiful brindle
coat and a lovely hound howl.
She is only 2 years old and is
spayed and current on shots.
If you are looking for a new
best friend, Maggie is the one
for you!
Cherry is a beautiful petite
dilute tortishell with amazing
amber eyes. She is very
friendly and gets along with
other cats. She is spayed,
litter-trained, and current on
shots. Stop in today to meet
this beautiful girl.
Meet Jabba, he’s a young
adult Shar Pei who was
surrendered at the beginning
of August because the other
dog in the family didn’t like
him. He is neutered, current
on shots and housetrained.
Stop in today to get some
sloppy slobber love from
Jabba. He could be your next
best friend.
Minnie is a small dainty
loveable little girl who came in
with a litter of kittens. Her
babies have all been adopted
and she is ready and waiting
for her forever family to find
her. She is spayed and current
on shots. Stop in today and
ask to see Minnie, she could
be YOUR true love.
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FUNDRAISING
LHS RUMMAGE SALE SUCCESS!
Bringing in $1,696
In Honor of
June Woellert
Lorraine Hacker
Peggy Gustafson
Marietta Miller
Irene Shimon
Curtis & Kay Johnson
Dolores Jung
Lou Raether
Beck Smith
LouAnn & Shamayha
Dan & Barb Kanera
Arthur Schroeder
Karen Mills
Brian Gulseth
Izze
Rick & Mary Larson
Irene Shimon
Patrick Keesler
Eileen Connally
Bella
Deb's Coworkers @ Ameriprise
Diane Augustine
Brigitte Dier
Karin Gigure
Peggy Gustafson
LeeAnn Gauthier
Carol Parker
Robert Haverly
Jeanette Pekarske
Sabrina
Nancy Censky
Rufus
Pumpkin & Patches
Clark Woitkovich
Janet Glaeser
Arthur Schroeder
Mary Ann Marek
Gene Kusche
Shelia Anderberg
Dorothy Wolf
Shirley Nadeau
James & Beth Nadeau
Janet Franzen
Mary Lou Mahnke
Mike & Kathryn Jagemann
Joseph & Janet Bonin
Doccia
Emily Decker
Betsy & Steve Maliborski
Kwik Trip Milk Moola Program
Ends Soon!
The Milk Moola and Donuts to Dough
program is ending for good! Please bring
in all caps by September 22, 2013 so we
can submit them for credit.
Acceptable Submissions: Only caps with the official Milk
Moola symbol, or bag tops with the official Milk Moola
symbol qualify for redemption. Only the tan price ovals
form the top of dozen and half-dozen boxes of Glazers
donuts qualify for redemption. UPC bar codes from
products, caps and bag tops without the Milk Moola
symbol, photocopies, or forged or altered caps and/or bag
tops will NOT be accepted for redemption.
You can clip weight circles
from bags of Purina brand
dog and cat food, then
send them in or drop them
off and we earn Purina
Points.
Buy coffee, help LHS
animals...it is that simple!
Faithful Friends Pet Cremation Services
For those who want the best for their beloved pets
Division of Jens, Reinbold & Pfeffer
Family Funeral Homes and Crematory
1122 S. 8th St., Manitowoc, WI 54220
Tel.: (920) 769-0500
Attention All Members!!!
Please consider purchasing "rescue
roast" via this website:
h t t p : / / w w w. r a i s e m o n e y f o r p e t s .
c o m / l a h u s o . h t m l
It makes a great gift for animal lovers
too! 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the Lakeshore
Humane Society! There are three different types of coffee:
Regular Roast ($6), Dark Roast ($7), and Toasted Almond
($7). Each 6oz bag comes with our logo on it! Single
serve K-cups also available!
It is your right and privilege to work on a committee.
We are always in need of your involvement to serve on the following committees:
• Building & Maintenance • Fundraising • Membership •
• Nomination • Newsletter • Finance •
Please e-mail secretary Dawn at lhsvolco@gmail.com if you are interested in serving on a committee.
City Council President
& LHS member Jill
Hennessey for her
great sportsmanship
during the dunk tank
event at Krazy Daze
in July. She chose to
donate her earnings to
Lakeshore Humane
Society.
Stuff-a-Van
A Fundraising Event to benefit the Lakeshore Humane Society
“Thank you Manitowoc shoppers!
MANITOWOC PIGGLY WIGGLY STUFF-A-VAN EVENT
July 20th - After a week of oppressive heat and humidity, the
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weather broke just in time for the July 20 Stuff-A-Van event at the
Manitowoc (Fox's) Piggly Wiggly. Not only did we see beautiful
weather and gorgeous temperatures, we were warmly welcomed by
the community that shops at the Manitowoc Pig! We met so many
wonderful people – some stopped and donated, others chatted
about their own furry family members and many donated with
purchased items from the store off of our wish list. Together we
raised over $450 AND literally STUFFED the van with much needed
items! This was our largest donation amount to date! A BIG Thank
You to the volunteers, many who spent a large part of their Saturday
helping hand out wish lists, run adoptables back and forth to the
event, talk to customers or help load the van. We appreciate your
time and energy and without you this event would not have been the
success that it was. Thank you also to Eric and Peggy at Fox's Piggly
Wiggly for allowing us to camp out in front of their store. And a BIG
THANK YOU to the Manitowoc Community for your generous
donations! We truly live in a wonderful community!
** Volunteers Needed! **
Manitowoc
September 7
HAPPY TAILS
Shawn submitted Lily
loving her new home!
list
Shop from our
l the
of items and fil
ed food
van with need
the
and supplies for
animals at the
shelter.
Two Rivers
October 19
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CASH & IN-KIND DONATIONS
Aaholm, Jan
Adyson
Alsvig, Mary Ellen
Altergott, Ann
Amann, Patti
Americollect
Ameriprise Financial
Andersen, Kristi
Anonymous
Aurora Heathcare
Baars, Al
Bahnfleth, Barb
Ballard, Nancy
Barbeau, Sharon
Barden, Grace
Bauman, Dave
Baumann, Jenny
Behm, Brandon
Beilke, Nicole
Belanger, Shirley
Bella
Benedict, Ashley
Blahnik Family
Blashka, Angela
Blashka, Paul & Louise
BMO Harris Bank
Bolen, Michael
Branks, Joe
Braun, Shelly & Ashley
Brickner Parkside Auto
Brilliant, Denise
Brotski, Glenn
Bruechert, Anne
Brugman, Tom
Buenzow, Joseph
Bushman, Vicki
Buth, Gary
Caflisch, Bridget
Candy Apple Tattoo
Carbon, Fred
Cavanaugh, Tammy
Cavanaugh, Brian & Deb
Cechal, Susan
Chewning, Christine
Cisler, Jeff & Mary
Cisler, Julie
Clark Middle School
Junior Honor Society
Cleveland State Bank
Cole, Dan & Cathy
Conrad, Jim
Cooney, Rita
Dagmar & Rossi
Daley, Tim
Darlene
Davis, Margie
Decker, Emily
Deering, Dorothy
DeLainCarol
Dellemann, Dave
Denmark School Program
(Before & After)
Deprez, Susan
Dewane, Molly
Dickey, Jennifer
Dietrich, Bill
Doberstein, Jim
Dobbs, Robert
Domrath, Don
Doubek, Lou
Dowdy, Curt
Dryss, Glenda
Dubinsky, Jody
Eggers Industries
Ellerman, Emily
Erdmann, Lonnie
Erickson, Andree & Neil
Ethan
Ewen, Ann & Tim
Faith Church
Fankhausen, Chuck
Felde, Pam
Festival Foods
Fink, Sue
Flentje, Elaine
Foster, Hugh
Franklin Elementary
School
Free Family
Freeman, Julie
Freis, Jon
Frerichs, Lori
Friedman, Julie
Froshier, Helen
Fuller, T.
Gadzinski, Wendy
Garside, Gary
Gasparek, Louanne
Gau, Jane
Gauthier, Erin
Giese, Tina
Gigure, Karin
Goron, Pat
Greisch Family
Griebling, James
Griesbach, Bonnie
Groll, Nancy
Gross, Mary
Gulseth Family
Haban, Nancy
Hacker, Cindy
Hagen, Katherine
Haile, Tania
Halverson, Char
Haman, Sheila
Handl, Sharon
Hansen, Verna
Hanson, Chris
Hanson, Florence
Hauck, Janet
Haucke, Jill
Hayes, Terry
Hennessey, Jill
Hietpas, Glen
Hoeltke, Traci & Bill
Hoeppner, Mariann
Hoffman, Sarina
Hollen, Terri & Michael
Holly/Luckow
Wedding Guests
Holschbach, Steve
Hrnciar, Margie
Hutchison, Cindy
Hutterer, Dale
Ingrid
Isabella & Shelly
Jacobs, Dawn
Jacobson, Clarice
Jacquart, Melissa
Janda, Amy
Jensen, Rosie
Jordan
Jordan O
Kaderabek, Gary
Kakatsch, Girls & Friends
Kakatsch, Jason & Laura
Kanogh, Amy
Kanzenbach, Aaron
Kappelman, Kirsten
Karlin, Nancy
Kaysun Corp
Keber Family
Kewaunee Power Station
Khalil, Mia
Kintgen, Zachary
Kohl, David
Kohls, Gary
Kossik, Ron
Krause, Chris
Kraynek, Sophia & Maria
Kreie, Kristy
Kuecker, Kathy
Kummer, Eileen
Kunesh, Nancy
Kunstmann, Wanda
La Croix Enterprise
Lambert, Ashley
Langhout, Virginia
Langman, Donna
Lango, Judith
Larsen, Debra
Larson, Wanda
Larson, Debra
LaViolette, Cassandra
Leiker, Kean
Leonhard, Shannon &
Andy
Lesperance, Carla
Lesperance, Lynn
Lewis, Chuck
Lietzau, Julie
Linsmeier, Laura & Chris
Lodl, Nicki & Corey
Mack, Lindsey
Mack, Jane
Madison School K-Kids
Maes, Tony
Maes, Stephanie
Maes, Samantha
Maliborski, Betsy & Steve
Mand, Kathy
Manis, Kelly
Manitowoc Eagles Club
Manitowoc Aux
Ladies Eagles
Marks, Melissa
Marsh, Cheryl
Maser, Denise
Maurices Family
Mayerl, Mary
McLan, Jordan
Mehorczyk, Kelly
Menards
Meyer, Mary
Meyer Family
Meyer, Grace
Miller, Missy & Stephanie
Miller, Janet
Miller, Rosie
Miller, Katie
Mills, Erin
Montag, Sheryl
Moore, Tim
Muck, David
Mueller, Stephanie
Mueller, Jessica
Munro, Donald
Murray, Laura
Musial, Massendra
Nelson, Lily
Neumann, Latasha
Newby, Miranda
Nick, Harry
Nickels, Pat
Niedermeyer, Mary Kay
Ninmer, Sara
Nonnemacher, Sharon
Novak, Norbert
Nozman, Kaden
O'Connor, Jordan &
Dennis
Olson, Ronnie
Orth, Jodie
O'Shea, Laura
Pahmeier, Dan
Papez, Kristi
Pech, Dave
Pech, Archie
Philippi, Keith & Kim
Pitroski, Sue
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PUBLIC OUTREACH
Pitz, Olivia
Planton, Patricia
Popp, Mitchell
Preston, Barb
Protzman Family
Radtke, Allyssa
Rand, Justine & Rebecca
Randerson, Shelly
Raatz, Kendall
Rettinger, Jerry
Retzlaff, Shawntel
Rezash, Johannah
Ribar, Barb
Rocklewitz, Lu
Romdenne, Sue
Roswsky, Lisa & Dave
Rozoff, Peggy
Rupp, Heather
Rusch, Louie
Rutherford, Kris
Sadoff Iron & Metal
Schanke, Mary
Schaus, Brianna
Schaus, Marjorie
Schaus, Dakota
Scheer, Sandy
Schenian, Mariann
Schettl, Patricia
Scheuer, Dolly
Schiesl, Linda
Schisel, Kari
Schleiner, Steve
Schmitt, Sherry & Kevin
Schmitt, Kevin
Schmuhl, Patrick &
Rachel
Schmuhl, Rachel
Schram, Ella & Kristina
Schroeder, Keith
Schroeder, Sharon
Schwalbe, Kaye
Schwoerer, Chad & Kylee
Severson, Hannah
Shallue, Hunter
Sheehan, Nancy
Sheehan, Alice
Short, Mayra
Sieracki, Mildred & Rita
Smidel, Wendy
Smith, Lisa
Snook, Barbara
Southside, Barber Shop
Stanke Family
Stebnitz, Barb
Steff, Mark & Carol
Stein, Chris
Stevens, Samantha
Stichert, Randy & Cynthia
Strollin West
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Farm Feline Program
Did you know LHS has a Farm Feline Program?
Did you know that you don't have to have a farm to
enjoy the benefits of the program? Lakeshore
Humane Society often gets in cats who are
unsocialized to people and/or have a great dislike
of being indoors. These kitties are labeled feral and
are spay/neutered, given their shots, ear tipped and
then we try to find a place where they can be
themselves. Lakeshore Humane needs more
caretakers for these cats. If you have a warm barn,
a business, or a shop that could use some rodent
control, we have the cats for you. There is no
adoption fee for “Farm Felines”. All we ask is that
the caretaker has a warm safe place for the cats to
go and leaves out fresh food and water for them. A
cat can't live on mice alone. Contact the shelter to
sign up for your working cat(s).
In 2013, you helped LHS raise $1336.
LHS still needs your help…please bring
your empty bagged aluminum cans to
the shelter.
Our goal for 2013 is
$2000.
“An educational event was held on Sunday July 28th called
Pawsapalooza Trivia and Scavenger Hunt. About 30 people
braved the looming rainclouds to attend the event--some came
prepared with umbrellas. Around $200 worth of donations were
collected as admission to the event. The Manitowoc Maritime
Museum donated a raffle prize for the event--a family membership
for one year to the Maritime Museum.
Participants were given a card with instructions on the maze of
question boards. When they were finished gathering all of the
correct answers to the questions--their card revealed a hidden
message as to the important things we do at the shelter.
To view the photographs from the event please go to
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151744042101100.
1073741838.247842116099&type=3”
Thank you
Singles Night
9 critters adopted!
Brian and Lisa taking Lucy home!
A lucky kitty!
Chloe was so excited to go
home that she was dancing!
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CASH & IN-KIND DONATIONS
...continued from page 4
Strzyzewski, Roger
Swigert, Leo
Swoboda, Sally
Tasch, Debbie
Teresa
Thao, See
Thomas Family
Thrivent Financial
Tindell, Connie
Tinkham, Dorothy
Todl, Donna & Ritchie
Toohey, Margaret
Trainor, Jim & Barb
Troullier, Dana
Van, Shay
VanderBloomen, Christine
Vanvollenberg, Tyger
Vareka Family
Vega, Anyodely
Vijayakumar, Lisa
Vollendorf, Marjorie &
Sharon
Waak, Chris
Waak, Ann
Wachtman, Caroline
Wagner, Brian & Susie
Wagner, Debbie
Walgreens
Wallander, Pat
Wartick, Carl
Wegforth, Laurie
Weier, Deanne
Wiensch, Helen
Wilhelm, Sandi
Willie, Susan
Willman, Pat
Willmas, Rosalyn
Wilson, Lance
Wolf, Justin
Yanda, Dawn
Young, Nashira
Zachek, Vince
Zeeuw, Robin
Zelinski, Chuck
Zeller Family
Zipperer, Scott
Zipperer, Nancy
Every effort is made to keep an accurate log of our
memorial, in-kind and cash donations. Many times
the handwriting or printing is hard for us to decipher.
Typos or misspellings are completely unintentional.
Thank You
ATTENTION
To continue to serve our mission statement, enhance our care for our
shelter animals, meet our facility cleaning and maintenance needs, and
continue to improve the quality of our customer service and your
adoption experience, the LHS Board has approved new hours of operation
effective September 1, 2013. If you have any questions, please ask at the
customer service desk. Thank you!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Holidays
Current Hours
11am to 7pm
11am to 7pm
Closed
11am to 7pm
11am to 7pm
10am to 6pm
10am to 3pm
Closed
Hours Effective 9/1/2013
1pm to 7pm
Closed
1pm to 7pm
Closed
1pm to 7pm
11am to 5pm
11am to 3pm
Closed
Volunteers will still have access to the facility with the presence of staff
when we are closed to the public.
Thank you so much Leon Soeldner, and the Southside Barbershop
folks! Here is Jason Kakatsch accepting a donation of $500 from
Leon, proceeds from a candy bar sale that they did to benefit the
shelter! How awesome is that!? THANK YOU!
MEMORIALS
Wall of Love
Sponsorships
A ceramic tile with imprint will be placed on the
reception area walls as remembrance or
acknowledgement
Picture or words. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 ______
Sponsors the animal until it is placed in a home
Cat/Kitten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47.50 ______
Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67.50 ______
Small Dog/Puppy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 ______
Lifetime Kennel Sponsorships
Spay Neuter Low Income Fund
*Lifetime Bronze Plaque will be displayed on one of the
front dog kennels
Dog Kennel Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2500 ______
Would you like to help stop the animal population
explosion? Donate to reduce the overpopulation!
Dog Spay/Neuter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 ______
Cat Spay/Neuter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 ______
Memory Lane Dog Park
Staff will continue to schedule appointments for adoptions, meet and
greets, animal surrenders, delivery of stray animals, etc. whenever
possible.
This group of kids put on a Lemonade/cookie/tattoo stand to
benefit the shelter. They put a lot of time and work into this! In a
matter of about 3 hours, they collected just over $300. They
decided to use half to purchase 6 bags of cat food, 10 gallons of
bleach and 9 litter pans. The other half, they donated to the
Hope Fund, to help pay for Lola's surgery (see Lola on page 11).
Here you can the van full of goodies! Thank you girls, so much,
for championing the cause of our homeless animals! You did a
great job!! ♥
We have beautiful paths for our dog walkers to enjoy!
Tree Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 ______
Bench Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1000 ______
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Proposed changes to the
LHS bylaws
LHS Board voted at the regular August
board meeting to propose two LHS
bylaws changes. Members in attendance
th
at the upcoming October 15 meeting &
election must approve them in order for
them to become valid.
One change was to have (quorum) the
minimum number of LHS members in
attendance in order to conduct
membership meetings from 10% to 5%.
The other change is to reduce the total
number of board members that serve
from the minimum of 10 to maximum of
12 currently, to a minimum of 8 to a
maximum of 10 for the future.
The current bylaws are on the shelter
website www.lakeshorehumane.org for
your convenience. If you have any
questions please email to
members@lakeshorehumane.org or leave
a message at LHS, 684-5401. Please
attend this meeting; the future of LHS
depends on YOU!
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Wall of Love
4.25” square ceramic tile
with your personalized
choice of imprint will be
placed on the reception area
wall as a memorial or
acknowledgement.
Call or stop in the office to order your tile!
Nomination news:
Request for absentee ballots and intentions for
running for the Board should be submitted to
Bonnie Shimulunas chairperson of the
nomination committee. The biographies for
people running for the Board should be in by
September 15. Email
bshimulunas@lakefield.net. Phone 793-3028.
You must be a member for 60 days in order
to vote during the meeting. You must be a
member for 120 days in order to serve on the
Board.
Absentee ballots will be sent out on September
16. Requests for the absentee ballot can be made
now, but the ballot will not go out until
September 16.
The meeting & election for board members will
be held at Aurora Medical Center in the
Michigan Room, 5000 Memorial Drive Two Rivers on October 15th at 6:30 PM.
Election coming up October 15 @ 6:30
If you would like to run for the Board,
contact Bonnie at bshimulunas@lakefield.net
You may ask questions or just express your intent.
Dear LHS Member:
People around the world are touched by the work of nonprofit organizations. Many schools, foundations are nonprofit businesses; our air, water and lands are protected by
the work of non-profit societies. People support these
entities with gifts of time, energy, goods and money in an
effort to provide and support public service.
As a member of Lakeshore Humane Society, you are part of
this group. The LHS is a public service charity instituted to
relieve Manitowoc County of the burden to provide care and
shelter for the lost, orphaned and abandoned companion
animals in the County. The operation of the LHS is overseen
by a board of directors whose decision-making is managed
through committees. The sustainability of LHS lays in its
members who put their professional skills and experience to
work in these committees to help us make the world a better
place to support the human and animal bond.
Each committee takes a part of the overall workload. LHS is
governed by a working board. Committees make full use of
the time, expertise and commitment of its board members
and society members to address issues and achieve goals.
As a member of LHS, we are asking you to consider joining
us and working on one (or more) of these committees. We
have many issues demanding our attention and scarce
resources to handle them According to our by-laws, the
standing committees of LHS include:
1. Building & Maintenance -- recommends capital
improvements and repairs to the LHS physical plant and
grounds; oversees general maintenance and repairs as
needed or scheduled.
2. Finance -- led by the board treasurer and responsible for
overseeing the budget, financial controls, investments
and grants; also works with outside auditors to maintain
3.
4.
5.
6.
the accounting and financial reporting controls of the
LHS; makes recommendations to the board concerning
available use of capital.
Fundraising -- main focus is to create a plan that will
guide the organization to seeking out and secure
funding from an array of outside sources. The
committee must identify and communicate with
potential donors to support the work of the
organization and organize fund raising events.
Membership -- creates and implements recruitment
and retention programs to maintain and increase LHS
memberships.
Nomination -- works to cultivate, identify and suggest
suitable candidates for board positions; presides of the
annual election of board members that includes
membership roll, vote count and recount requests.
Personnel -- Guides the development, review and
authorization of job descriptions, personnel policies
and procedures, wages, and performance reviews for
shelter employees; supervises the activities of the
volunteer coordinator.
The LHS board also has the power to create special and/or
ad hoc committees at its discretion. Special committees as
of this date include:
1. Newsletter -- purpose and goal is to inform the LHS
membership of committee activities and report on
affairs that impact the well-being of the LHS and its
animals.
2. Public Relations & Public Outreach -- has the
responsibility to enhance the image of the LHS with
press releases, web and facebook content, and public
education programs.
If you are at all interested in being part of a committee to
help manage the business side of LHS or a volunteer to work
at event or on a shelter task, please contact LHS.
Get Involved. Make A Difference.