BOARD OF DIRECTORS

A WORD FROM OUR BOARD

VICE PRESIDENT JANICE SWEENEY

The shelter has undergone many changes in the last few months. If you have not been there for a while, please stop in and take a look!  The lobby, office, and visitation rooms have been given a facelift with paint, stenciling, furniture, and photographs.  We will soon be having a grand opening of the cat socializing room. Thank you to all the people who donated their time and money to make this happen. 
We are looking forward to “An Evening to Paws,” our Gala Fundraiser. It will be held at the Grand International Inn on April 28 at 6 p.m.  We have many wonderful items for the silent and live auctions from many generous donors. There is something for everyone – adventure, items for the home, sports, dining out – be sure to check out our website at www.svhspets.com for more information. We hope to see you there!
We would like to ask all area artists to help us create a new logo. You can mail or drop off your logo creation at the shelter by August 1, 2007. More details can be found on our website or by calling the shelter.
It is so important for everyone to help the animals that are unwanted or abandoned. Please help us accomplish this by becoming a member of SVHS, donating time or money to the shelter, and having your pets spayed or neutered.

   
Money Corner

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

We understand that business owners are bombarded with requests for monetary donations and receive little in return. However, some things in life can’t be measured in dollars like the smile on a young child’s face as a kitten cuddles and purrs in their arms, or the laughter of a senior citizen participating in our Pet Therapy program, or the glimmer in a dog’s eyes as the depart with their new loving family. Here at the SVHS we see many lives change as people and animals come together. Be a part of that change; make a difference in the lives of the animals and people that live in our community—become a Corporate Member today!

Membership Levels
    Pewter Level $250+ window decal
    Bronze Level $500+ window decal and 1 sponsorship for event
    Silver Level $1000+ window decal, 2 sponsorship events, ad in newsletter
    Gold Level $2,500+ window decal, 3 events, ad in newsletter and plaque for place of business
    Platinum Level $5,000+ window decal, every event, ad in newsletter, plaque, link to place from our website
    Diamond Level $10,000+ everything as Platinum but also paid dinner at our Humane Society Gala and a    copy of the Board’s financial package.

Corporate Cage Sponsorship
    $50 per month

If you have any questions concerning Corporate Membership or to become a Corporate Member, please contact Kathy at 839-6116.

BECOME AN SVHS MEMBER TODAY!

YES!  I AM interested in animal welfare and wish to become a member of
the Souris Valley Humane Society.

Name:  _________________________________________________________________________________

Address:  _________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone:________________________Email:_____________________________

Membership Categories (Circle your choice)

Junior (Non Voting, 17 & under)-$10                          Senior Membership (1 vote, age 65+)-$15
Individual (1 vote)-$25                                                 Family (2 votes)-$50     
All receive 2 votes >>>>>Pewter Paw-$100+            Bronze Paw-$200+                     Silver Paw-$500+
                                         Gold Paw-$1000+              Platinum Paw-$2,500+                Diamond Paw-$5000+ *
*Diamond Paw is a lifetime membership (one time payment)

 Many employers match the gifts of their employees. List your employers name and attach a matching gift form.

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Cage Sponsorship $20.00

I wish to sponsor a _____dog or _____cat cage(s).  Please list how you would like your cage sponsor sign to read:

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            Memberships are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.

Please send this form and payment to:
SVHS 
1935 20th Avenue SE
Minot, ND 58701

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS---
NEW MEMBERSHIPS
 

WHAT IF YOU WITNESS ANIMAL ABUSE, NEGLECT, ABANDONMENT OR MISTREATMENT

We receive numerous phone calls concerning animal abuse, animal neglect, animal abandonment, or animal mistreatment. And as much as the Souris Valley Humane Society would love to handle or investigate these cases we do not have legal jurisdiction within the state of North Dakota. The Souris Valley Humane Society provides shelter, food, water and care for animals that are surrendered, abandoned, neglected but we are nothing more than a depository. However, there are actions that the general public can and must take to prevent and/or stop unjustifiable neglect. It is our responsibility to stand up for the rights of animals. Please take a moment to read and familiarize yourself with the statutes concerning the Inhumane Treatment of Animals. *“Any sheriff, police officer, licensed veterinarian, or investigator may take custody of and care for any animal unjustifiably exposed to cold or inclement weather or not properly fed and watered. Any sheriff or police officer may use reasonable means to enter a motor vehicle and remove an animal that has been left in the vehicle. A sheriff, police officer, licensed veterinarian, or investigator may care for the animal until it is redeemed by the owner or authorized agent of the owner and when necessary may deliver the animal to another person or facility to be sheltered, cared for, and furnished suitable food and drink.”

 We all have a moral obligation to take care of the animals under our care--so act and act quickly AND make sure the proper authority acts on your complaint! Remember this, just because the call is made doesn’t mean something will be done—follow-up, follow-up, follow-up!!!!!!! 

Phone Numbers:
Animal Control: 701-852-6802
Police Department: 701-852-0111
Ward County Sheriff: 701-857-6500

*NORTH DAKOTA CENTURY CODE. TITLE 36. LIVESTOCK. CHAPTER 36-21.1. HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS. 36-21.1-02 Overworking, mistreating, or abandoning animals.

(continued from page 1 … “An Evening to Paws” Gala)

Please join us at our biggest fundraiser in our 29-year history! Are you undecided … have no time …? Our “Top Ten” reasons will convince you otherwise …

10.  You can eat, drink and be merry; share stories and pictures of your special 4-legged furry friends while debating the best method to remove pet hair.

9. You can buy gourmet treats and pass them off as your own.

8.  You can check out hundreds of items and have fun one-upping your buddies in a bidding war.

7. You can obtain a large gift basket of assorted goodies just in time for Mother's Day.

6.  You have an excellent chance of winning a brand new John Deere Tractor (size not specified).

5. You can own autographed memorabilia from Minnesota Vikings’ Kevin Williams or NASCAR’s Tony Stewart.

4. You can proudly say that you were at the greatest auction EVER … while others regret missing it.

3.  Where else can you get a chance to fly to Las Vegas for the weekend, spend a relaxing day at a local spa getting "The Works", enjoy a private wine-tasting party at a local winery, learn to golf with one of the Country Clubs pros, join the Minot Police Department on a Ride-Along (Saturday nights will never be the same), or have live lobsters flown in overnight, fresh from a lobster boat in Maine?  And that's just a small sample of the great auction items available.  

2.  If you don't go, your absented-minded neighbor might win Earthmover's 6 loads of crushed asphalt and have it accidentally dumped on your painstakingly manicured lawn. 

But our #1 reason for wanting you at the Grand International, April 28th... 

1. Because hundreds of our furry friends both want and need you to be a part of this event…you can't beat the wonderful feeling knowing that you've made a difference in the lives of so many homeless animals. Can you “Help Us … Help Them?”

Visit our www.svhspets.com for a list of our auction items.

  SILVER CORPORATE SPONSOR