Volunteer Meeting

December 17, 2025 6:30 p.m.
Festival Foods, Janesville WI

President Sue Showers led the meeting. Other Board members in attendance were: Emily Dykstra, Christina Zink, and Rhonda Karlen. Julie Geen, new volunteer, introduced herself.

Committee Reports

SAFE / Saving Animals through Focused Education: Mark Boeche

No report as Mark not in attendance
Sue mentioned there will be more presentations planned for 2026

CAFÉ / Companion Animal Feeding Effort: Shiela Lund

Several food drives going on in December
- Humane Holidays

Badger Vet Clinic - supports CAFE
Milton Vet Clinic - supports the Milton Food Pantry

Noah’s Animal Fund / Rhonda Karlen

Pitbull with TPLO surgery / NAF $1000

Animal Update:

Cats

Several cats available
December adoptions have been slow
New intakes are on hold

Dogs: Sue

Sophie and Scout will need to be adopted together / this will be a tough home to find
Erlene has a meet and greet this weekend.
Coco: 10 month old spunky Aussie doodle (?) available

Treasurer Report / Christina Zink:

Adoption Fees: $1213.28
Donations (including Mutts & Meows): $8354.68
Donations: $7082.18 (includes Mutts & Meows)
Foster Vet Fees: $2131.25
Grants: Waiting to hear on BHCCU submission

Still looking for someone interested in writing grants

Events:

Humane Holidays through 12/24
4/19: Kitten Shower at Timber Hill Winery
7/18: Pars for Paws
Oct: Wineo Bingo
Trivia Night - Date Unknown
Events Committee:

Looking for additional volunteers

Misc:

Rescue Pack

April will pick up on Saturday
Can only be used for fosters unless explicit permission given

Next Meeting Date: December 2026

committee chairs

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