VOLUNTEER MEETING
MARCH 20, 2024 6:30 p.m.
Festival Foods - Janesville, WI

Due to construction, Vice-President Mark Boeche called the meeting to order in the atrium outside of the Community Room. Board members in attendance include Emily Dykstra (Secretary), Christina Zink (Treasurer), Sheila Jadoul, and Rhonda Karlen.
Absent were Steve Caya (President) and Debbie Hess.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

CAFÉ (Companion Animal Food Effort)/Shiela Lund:

No Report

NOAH’S ANIMAL FUND/Rhonda Karlen:

NAF has paid out $490.75 on behalf of Daisy for a dental.
Buddy has been approved for up to $450 for a dental.

The total amount paid out so far in 2024 is $1090.75.

SAFE (Savings Animals through Focused Education)/Dawn Espinosa

SAFE is still looking for a leader.

ANIMAL UPDATE

Jessica (cats)

There were 3 adoptions between 2/20 and 3/19 (noon).
Harriet was adopted this afternoon.
3 cats were taken in.

Sue (dogs)

Bear, a 2 ½ year old cockapoo has been taken in. He will be available for adoption soon. Being neutered on 3/29.
Lombardi Starr was adopted.

TREASURER’S REPORT/Christina Zink:

February adoption fees received: $1650
February donations received: $1000.66
February veterinary expenses: $1192.88

EVENTS/Dawn Espinosa:

Mounds People for Pets: Friends of Noah received over $4600!
Basics RoundUp will go thru the end of March. Sue did mention that not all cashiers are asking to ‘round-up’.
A Kitten Shower has been scheduled for 4/20 at Mounds. Posters available to take for distribution. Raffle baskets are needed no later than 3/31. If you have a basket that needs to be picked up, please contact Dawn Espinosa.
Several ‘community engagement’ events are coming up.

4th Saturdays: Mounds / Janesville
March 28th: The Crazy Dog Mom / Stoughton
April 5th: YWCA Family Fun Night / Janesville
April 12th: Family Fun Night / Evansville
April 13th: Beloit Winter Farmers Market

For Friends of Noah to continue being active in the community, more volunteer assistance is needed at these events. Sign up sheets are on the counter or you can sign up on the website under each event.
Thank you to Sue and Rhonda for taking the YWCA event!
Thank you to Cheryl for helping out at Mounds this Saturday!

MISC:

This is the last day for flower orders!
Kristen B. is interested in helping Friends of Noah write grants. Kristen used to volunteer for Kadlec Ranch and we are grateful she has offered her services. There are several grants we are eligible for, but most are very time-consuming.
PetSmart has offered Friends of Noah a discount for training. Christina’s ‘Rocket’ just graduated and she was impressed with their services.
Amazon Warehouse in Beloit has reached out to FON about an ‘adoption event’. At the moment, the times offered do not work out but we are checking to see if they would be willing to look at future dates.
THANK YOU for everyone’s patience tonight as we navigated the meeting in a noisy space.

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15th at 6:30 pm.

committee chairs

Companion Animal Food Effort:
Shiela Lund
Noah’s Animal Fund:
Rhonda Karlen
Saving Animals through Focused Education:
Dawn Espinosa
Foster Coordinator:
Rhonda Karlen
Cat Intake, Fostering, Adoption:
Cindy Jensen
Dog Intake, Fostering, Adoption:
Sue Showers
Mounds Adoption Center Coordinator:
Cindy Jensen
Volunteer Coordinator:
Sheila Jadoul
Marketing Manager:
Dawn Espinosa