The Humane Society of Northeast Florida Inc

“Bobby Snow and Colleen McCorkle were both at-large Directors and are brother and sister-in-law. Doreen Walsh and Rich Walsh are husband and wife.”

“We have approximately 250 members with voting privileges for the annual election of Officers and Directors.”

“The annual election of officers and directors is subject to a vote by the general membership.”

“Discussions by committees are held at bi-monthly workshops, open to the public. They do not make decisions that require a vote UNLESS there is an emergency (i.e. the septic system at the shelter stopped working properly). When emergencies do not require immediate action, they are scheduled for a later date and published in the local newspaper at least one week prior to the date set. Any decisions made in that context are included in the next monthly Board Meeting Minutes.”

“Reviewed at bi-monthly workshop, open to the public. Draft copies with worksheets mailed in advance.”

“There are no paid management positions. The highest ranking positions at the shelter and at our thrift store made less than $12.00 per hour.”

“These documents are made available at workshops and monthly Board meetings.”

“We began a program to require home visits for all animals prior to adoption. Previously we had focused on the bully breeds, but we were getting a large number of returns and wanted to see if we could reduce that, as well as enhance the quality of the approved adoptions.”

“We discontinued the Prison Dog Training Program due to the cost and lack of volunteers. We also discontinued the foster network program as we were unable to get and keep quality fosters without constant fundraising to cover the associated costs.”

“We sold a piece of property that was given to us as part of a bequest.”