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12/25, Noah's Newsletter

DECEMBER 2025

DECEMBER 2025

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CONTACT INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CONTACTS

CAFE: Shiela Lund
SAFE: Mark Boeche
Noah’s Animal Fund:
Rhonda Karlen
Foster Program Coordinator: Rhonda Karlen
Cat Intake, Fostering & Adoption:
Cindy Jenson & Jessica Cullen
Dog Intake, Fostering & Adoption: Sue Showers
Mounds Adoption Center:
Cindy Jenson and Sherry Martin
Volunteer Coordinator: Sheila JaDoul
Marketing: Dawn Espinosa

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Sue Showers
Vice President: Mark Boeche
Treasurer: Christina Zink
Secretary: Emily Dykstra

Sheila JaDoul
Rhonda Karlen
Kelsey Geschke

12/25, Volunteer Meeting

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

BOARD MEMBERS

President: Sue Showers
Vice-President: Mark Boeche
Secretary: Emily Dykstra
Treasurer: Christina Zink

Shiela JaDoul
Rhonda Karlen
Kelsey Geschke


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11/25, Noah's Newsletter

NOVEMBER 2025

november 2025

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CONTACT INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CONTACTS

CAFE: Shiela Lund
SAFE: Mark Boeche
Noah’s Animal Fund:
Rhonda Karlen
Foster Program Coordinator: Rhonda Karlen
Cat Intake, Fostering & Adoption:
Cindy Jenson & Jessica Cullen
Dog Intake, Fostering & Adoption: Sue Showers
Mounds Adoption Center:
Cindy Jenson and Sherry Martin
Volunteer Coordinator: Sheila JaDoul
Marketing: Dawn Espinosa

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Sue Showers
Vice President: Mark Boeche
Treasurer: Christina Zink
Secretary: Emily Dykstra

Sheila JaDoul
Rhonda Karlen
Kelsey Geschke

10/25, Noah's Newsletter

OCTOBER 2025

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

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CONTACT INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CONTACTS

CAFE: Shiela Lund
SAFE: Mark Boeche
Noah’s Animal Fund:
Rhonda Karlen
Foster Program Coordinator: Rhonda Karlen
Cat Intake, Fostering & Adoption:
Cindy Jenson & Jessica Cullen
Dog Intake, Fostering & Adoption: Sue Showers
Mounds Adoption Center:
Cindy Jenson and Sherry Martin
Volunteer Coordinator: Sheila JaDoul
Marketing: Dawn Espinosa

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Sue Showers
Vice President: Mark Boeche
Treasurer: Christina Zink
Secretary: Emily Dykstra

Sheila JaDoul
Rhonda Karlen
Kelsey Geschke

8/25, Noah's Newsletter

AUGUST 2025

AUGUST NEWSLETTER

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CONTACT INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CONTACTS

CAFE: Shiela Lund
SAFE: Mark Boeche
Noah’s Animal Fund:
Rhonda Karlen
Foster Program Coordinator: Rhonda Karlen
Cat Intake, Fostering & Adoption:
Cindy Jenson & Jessica Cullen
Dog Intake, Fostering & Adoption: Sue Showers
Mounds Adoption Center:
Cindy Jenson and Sherry Martin
Volunteer Coordinator: Sheila JaDoul
Marketing: Dawn Espinosa

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Sue Showers
Vice President: Mark Boeche
Treasurer: Christina Zink
Secretary: Emily Dykstra

Sheila JaDoul
Rhonda Karlen
Kelsey Geschke

7/25, Noah's Newsletter

JULY 2025

JULY NEWSLETTER

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CONTACT INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CONTACTS

CAFE: Shiela Lund
SAFE: Mark Boeche
Noah’s Animal Fund:
Rhonda Karlen
Foster Program Coordinator: Rhonda Karlen
Cat Intake, Fostering & Adoption:
Cindy Jenson & Jessica Cullen
Dog Intake, Fostering & Adoption: Sue Showers
Mounds Adoption Center:
Cindy Jenson and Sherry Martin
Volunteer Coordinator: Sheila JaDoul
Marketing: Dawn Espinosa

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Sue Showers
Vice President: Mark Boeche
Treasurer: Christina Zink
Secretary: Emily Dykstra

Sheila JaDoul
Rhonda Karlen
Kelsey Geschke

6/25, Noah's Newsletter

JUNE 2025

june newsletter

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CONTACT INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CONTACTS

CAFE: Shiela Lund
SAFE: Mark Boeche
Noah’s Animal Fund:
Rhonda Karlen
Foster Program Coordinator: Rhonda Karlen
Cat Intake, Fostering & Adoption:
Cindy Jenson & Jessica Cullen
Dog Intake, Fostering & Adoption: Sue Showers
Mounds Adoption Center Coordinator: Cindy Jenson
Volunteer Coordinator: Sheila JaDoul
Marketing: Dawn Espinosa

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Sue Showers
Vice President: Mark Boeche
Treasurer: Christina Zink
Secretary: Emily Dykstra

Sheila JaDoul
Rhonda Karlen
Kelsey Geschke

5/25, Noah's Newsletter

MAY 2025

may newsletter

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Please support the following business sponsors! 
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CONTACT INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CONTACTS

CAFE: Shiela Lund
SAFE: Mark Boeche
Noah’s Animal Fund:
Rhonda Karlen
Foster Program Coordinator: Rhonda Karlen
Cat Intake, Fostering & Adoption:
Cindy Jenson & Jessica Cullen
Dog Intake, Fostering & Adoption: Sue Showers
Mounds Adoption Center Coordinator: Cindy Jenson
Volunteer Coordinator: Sheila JaDoul
Marketing: Dawn Espinosa

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Sue Showers
Vice President: Mark Boeche
Treasurer: Christina Zink
Secretary: Emily Dykstra

Sheila JaDoul
Rhonda Karlen

3/25, Noah's Newsletter

MARCH 2025

Next Volunteer Meeting:
APRIL 16TH @ 6:30 PM
Festival Foods - Community Room

march newsletter

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Please support the following business sponsors! 
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CONTACT INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CONTACTS

CAFE: Shiela Lund
SAFE: Mark Boeche
Noah’s Animal Fund:
Rhonda Karlen
Foster Program Coordinator: Rhonda Karlen
Cat Intake, Fostering & Adoption:
Cindy Jenson & Jessica Cullen
Dog Intake, Fostering & Adoption: Sue Showers
Mounds Adoption Center Coordinator: Cindy Jenson
Volunteer Coordinator: Sheila JaDoul
Marketing: Dawn Espinosa

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: VACANT
Vice President: Mark Boeche
Treasurer: Christina Zink
Secretary: Emily Dykstra

Sheila JaDoul
Rhonda Karlen
Sue Showers

2/25, Noah's Newsletter

FEBRUARY 2025

Next Volunteer Meeting:
APRIL 16TH @ 6:30 PM
Festival Foods - Community Room

february 2025 newsletter

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Please support the following business sponsors! 
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CONTACT INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CONTACTS

CAFE: Shiela Lund
SAFE: Dawn Espinosa (Interim)
Noah’s Animal Fund:
Rhonda Karlen
Foster Program Coordinator: Rhonda Karlen
Cat Intake, Fostering & Adoption:
Cindy Jenson & Jessica Cullen
Dog Intake, Fostering & Adoption: Sue Showers
Mounds Adoption Center Coordinator: Cindy Jenson
Volunteer Coordinator: Sheila JaDoul
Marketing: Dawn Espinosa

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Steve Caya
Vice President: Mark Boeche
Treasurer: Christina Zink
Secretary: Emily Dykstra

Sheila JaDoul
Rhonda Karlen
Sue Showers