To Kick off our New Year's Resolution Event we are sharing Simcoe and District Humane Society’s 12 Goals and Challenges for 2012 Please get involved to help the animals!
January - New Year’s Resolution ~ Volunteer ... Adopt ... Donate!
Goal:
To find 12 new volunteers, homes for 12 pets, 12 new donors
Challenge:
12 people to volunteer to help 12 hours/month either at the shelter or with membership, volunteers or fundraising
12 people/families to adopt 12 new furry friends
12 donors to donate $12/month and
2012 collectors of “Pennies for Paws”
February – Share the Love...
Goal:
To raise $24,144 ~ $12 at a time
Challenge:
2012 people to donate $12
March – Change their Luck
Goal:
To visit 12 businesses, community organizations or schools and promote the work of the Simcoe and District Humane Society
Challenge:
To be invited to speak and present the SDHS to 12 Businesses, organizations or schools and provide information on the work of the SDHS in Norfolk County
April - Spay or Neuter your Pet and the stray outdoors
Goal:
To educate the public on Spay and Neuter programs not only for people’s pets but the stray outdoors
Challenge:
To get 2012 pets and strays altered in Norfolk County by December 31, 2012
May - Animal Health and Public Safety
Goal:
To promote animal health and public safety
Challenge:
To vaccinate 1000 animals against the Rabies Virus with SDHS’s Rabies Clinics
June – “Pennies for Paws” for the Love of the Animals
Goal:
To raise money, promote community awareness, facilitate adoptions and enjoy fellowship with other pet lovers
Challenge: (started January 1, 2012)
2012 collectors weigh in $20.12 in pennies collected from January 1, 2012
July – Volunteer to Help the Animals
Goal:
To find 12 students to volunteer 12 hours/week or more over the summer months
Challenge:
12 Students to apply for volunteer hours over the summer which will help them collect the community service hours
August – Weather safety for pets and animals
Goal:
To present public education on weather related safety issues for pets and animals
Challenge:
Pet owners to prevent weather related health issues and follow guidelines regarding keeping pets safe from harm
September – Fundraising, Fundraising, Fundraising
Goal:
To raise funds through annual and new fundraising activities including: SDHS’s Rubber Duckie Race and Paws on the Path Walk-a-thon
Challenge:
• For 1750 people to purchase a “Rubber Duckie Ticket” @ $5 each
• For 100 people to raise $100 collecting pledges for the Paws on the Path Walk-a-thon and
100 other people to pledge $20.12
October – Pet Ownership Education
Goal:
To promote good pet ownership and provide educational materials to the public and prepare for educational events in local schools
Challenge:
To be invited to 12 schools to provide educational material on pet ownership and appropriate pet care to children and young people of all ages
November – Prepare for Simcoe and District Humane Society’s 60th anniversary in 2013
Goal:
To invite all past and present members, donors, adopters and supporters to participate in and promote the 60th anniversary activities planned for 2013
Challenge:
Every past and present member of the Society to get involved in the planning and preparation of the 60th anniversary events February 2013
Every donor, adopter and supporter to attend 60th anniversary events,
December – New Friends and New Members
Goal:
To invite other animal lovers to become members of Simcoe and District Humane Society
Challenge:
201 Animal lovers, SDHS supporters, donors and friends to become members of the Society
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