November 24, 2009

Topics to Discuss:
Volunteer Buddies: If you have a special cat/dog at the shelter, you can be his/her buddy.
IceOplex-(2^nd & 4^th Sat) Patty Binkert will be the coordinator. If you can help please e-mail her at nxtime@verizon.net  Patty you are doing a great job.
Plum Shirts: Orders placed Nov. 18^th should be in by Dec. 7^th
Party: 2^nd annual Christmas Party will be Dec. 12^th 7pm
Communication: It is very important that I know what is going on with events & groups volunteering.
Volunteer Sign in: Look for the new binder & please sign in under the proper month.

Off Sites from November 2009
Iceoplex: no adoptions but brought in $179.30
Community Days w/ Bon Ton – Coupon booklets- We sold 78 books= $390.00
Eagle Scout projects: Gold Room, retainer wall & new steps for up the hill.
Nov. 7^th Premier Jewelry sale: Sharon turned in $319.00 plus bake & jewelry sales=$490.00 for a total of $809.00
Nov. 7^th Washington Federal Bank-$98.00
Nov. 13-15 Pet Smart Adopt a thon- No Adoptions brought in $243.41
Nov 15 Pet Co – Canceled/Thank you to Pam & Nancy for helping out at Pet Smart
Nov. 28^th Richeyville fire dept. (6 classic rock bands.) 6pm-12am / Tickets will be $10.00ea If you want tickets call the Fire Dept. after 6pm. (724) 632-6390
14 Richeyville Rd  Richeyville, PA 15358

Volunteer Notes 
Debbie Connell-Get Well
Nancy Clark-Get Well

Nancy & Pam — Great job On the volunteer list

Many Thanks to everyone that volunteered in November

Angel Tree Locations
*Tractor Supply
*Washington Crown Mall
*Penn commercial
*Agway

Orientations – Please Help
If you can help with orientations please let Gary know at 724-206-0548 or E-mail Alice at wahsoffsites@gmail.com

Out With the Old and In with the new. 
Check out the new addition plans for the shelter.
The plans are posted in the employee lounge

Next Volunteer Meeting is January 26, 7pm (Kings)

Current Promotions/Fundraising:
1500 Club – Currently approximately 110 members (only 1400 to go!)

Get Out of Jail Free

Linked for Love introduced (3) orders so far totaling $150)

Have a good idea? Download Volunteer Project Planning Guidelines

Easy Giving:
iGive.com
GoodSearch.com
Kuranda Dog Beds are available to volunteers and staff at reduced rates – order thru our website
EBay donations via Mission Fish…see fundraising page on website for link

Can You Help?
Volunteers needed:
• to pack up cell phones and ink cartridges and send back to recycler
• to keep the area behind the play kennels clear – brush hog, mow, weed-whack
• Volunteers needed to help update volunteer list.
• maintain the literature rack in the lobby
• to keep the outside front display current and looking nice.

Help needed to transport animals from shelter to shelter across state, or locally to vets, groomers, and Camp Bow Wow.

Writers needed to cover events, shelter news and other items for website postings and
newsletter

Help Needed for the Following:

1.                  Community Outreach –Tours, schools, nursing homes. Contact Pat Sphar (412-835-6893)

2.                  Offsite Events:– Alice Wancowicz (724)-260-0495 or  wahsoffsites@gmail.com

3.                  Foster Parents needed – call Lorie (724-222-7387) if you can help

4.                  Thursday at WXDX with Whipping Boy – Call Susan McIntyre (412-257-4372)

5.                  Help with cats at PetSmart. – Contact Natalie Wittik at nwittik@msn.com (724-873-1737)

6.                  Need a POCO Bank? Call Debbie Connell at:412-831-2817

7.                  Administrative Help for Barb – 724-229-0404 (data entry, PATHS and thank you notes)

8.        Special Needs Animals Help Placement Team Needed.

9.            T-shirts / Sweatshirt Orders — Alice Wancowicz (724-260-0495) / make checks payable to Alice

10.       Eagle Scout Projects — Contact Rob Simonin at  724-255-9107

Offsite Volunteers:  Off site volunteers can only take spayed or neutered animals to offsite events. Check with staff.

We collect: Staples coupons / HP & Lexmark print cartridges / Aluminum Cans / cell phones

Locations for cell phone drop offs: The Almanac, 395 Valley Brook Road , McMurray, PA  15317 | Curves, 3249 Washington Pike, Ste.1001 - Portman Country Commons, Bridgeville, PA 15017, (412) 257-1159 (WAHS box is now inside the front door, so donations must be made during shelter hours.) | Community Motors in Canonsburg

 www.washingtonpashelter.org

Off Site & Volunteer Coordinator: Alice Wancowicz- 724-260-0495