Randolph Students Raise Money for P4P

RANDOLPH STUDENTS RAISE PENNIES FOR HUMANE SOCIETY

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (March 26, 2015) – What better lesson in life than to be taught the importance of community service and the idea of helping others, especially those that can’t help themselves, like animals.

That’s the belief that Katherine Beaver, 6^th grade teacher at Gail N. Chapman Elementary in Randolph, instills in her students minds.

 “When I was a newer teacher, I was looking for a fun community service project that my students could participate in,” said Mrs. Beaver. “I heard about the Pennies for Paws campaign, and thought that it would be fun for them to do.” 

Each year Mrs. Beaver works with her homeroom students to orchestrate the Chautauqua County Humane Society’s fundraiser by writing and making the announcements on the loudspeaker, creating the collection jars, delivering them to the classrooms and collecting the jars at the completion of the penny drive. The students also make posters to hang up throughout the building. 

The Pennies 4 Paws fundraiser has become an annual tradition at Gail N. Chapman Elementary, creating a friendly competition among the classes and encouraging the students to raise the most money. The top five classrooms receive a popcorn party, courtesy of the Randolph PTA.

At the completion of their month long drive, the students raised $610.46 for the campaign.

“I am so proud of all of our students,” said Mrs. Beaver. “I’m very thankful for their help and I hope to keep this going for more years to come.”

The tenth annual Pennies 4 Paws campaign began February 12 and will run through the end of April. This year’s campaign will benefit CCHS’ ‘More Than a Shelter’ capital campaign, which will include a 2,000 sq. ft addition and multiple renovations to the Strunk Road facility.

For more information on the Pennies 4 Paws campaign or to receive information on other special events, visit www.spcapets.com or call Hannah Braun at 716-665-2209 ext. 213.

The mission of the Chautauqua County Humane Society is to promote the adoption of animals, prevent all forms of animal cruelty and neglect, shelter lost, abandoned and homeless animals, and to provide education about the humane treatment of animals.

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CCHS to Host Open House

CCHS TO HOST OPEN HOUSE

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. – The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) invites you to ‘Sunday at the Shelter,’ an open house to showcase the building expansion and renovation project and to celebrate and highlight the achievements of their volunteers. The event will be held Sunday, May 3, 2015 from 1 until 4pm at their Strunk Road location. 

Join CCHS staff, volunteers and the board of directors from 1 until 2pm for a meet and greet and tours of the shelter. At 2pm CCHS Executive Director, Jeff Lubi, will present and discuss the ‘More Than a Shelter’ building and renovation project. Shortly after CCHS Volunteer Services Coordinator, Rachel Johnson, will take the stage to celebrate and honor the achievements of CCHS volunteers.

Every year right around Volunteer Appreciation Month in April, CCHS dedicates a day to recognize the accomplishments of their great volunteers. In 2014, CCHS volunteers contributed 26,497.50 hours to the care of animals at the shelter.

The building and renovation project is expected to break ground in late spring and will include a 2,000 square foot expansion to provide space for a new canine communal housing program, which will double CCHS’ canine capacity. The renovation will include specific areas of the current Strunk Road facility by adding an additional surgery room and prep room and expanding the recovery room. Redesigns will also include a new visitor welcome area with three private adoption stations and better access to their get acquainted rooms.

For more information on CCHS and their ‘Sunday at the Shelter’ event visit spcapets.com or call Hannah Braun, Community Relations Coordinator at 716.665.2209 ext. 213.

The mission of the Chautauqua County Humane Society is to promote the adoption of animals, prevent all forms of animal cruelty and neglect, shelter lost, abandoned and homeless animals, and to provide education about the humane treatment of animals.

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CCHS Elects New Board

CCHS ELECTS NEW BOARD MEMBERS

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (March 31, 2015) –The Chautauqua County Humane Society recently welcomed four new faces to serve on its board of directors.

Mary Hajdu, Esq., Tina Jones, David Misenheimer and Blake Tarana were newly elected to serve on the CCHS board of directors for years to come.   The board also designated Maggie Irwin to serve as president, Diana Ordines joined Dr. Thomas Greer as co-vice presidents, Jade Barber will serve as secretary and Cindy Panebianco as treasurer. Other board members are Janet Bowman, Tracy Lathrop, Emily Prybylo and Robert G. Rappole, DVM.

“All of these strong professionals bring a wide range of talents and skills needed to help further advance CCHS’ mission,” said Maggie Irwin. “I am proud to lead such a distinguished organization and am excited to see where the future leads us.”

CCHS board members are selected at the annual meeting and serve two, three year terms. The second term is at the discretion of the board. 

Outgoing board members Mary Schiller, Esq. board president, Fred Baker board vice president, Yvonne

Tovell, board secretary and Mary Ellen Bonner have been significant assets to the success of CCHS over the past six years, leading CCHS to a 96.9% save rate, among many other accomplishments.

“Each member of the CCHS team brings compassion, commitment, and a lot of talent,” said Mary Schiller, Esq. “I was privileged to have had the chance to see this impressive group of people in action - making tough decisions, coping with difficult situations, going above and beyond whenever needed, and always true to the CCHS mission.” 

To view CCHS’ 2014 Annual Report, please click here.

The mission of the Chautauqua County Humane Society is to promote the adoption of animals, prevent all forms of animal cruelty and neglect, shelter lost, abandoned and homeless animals, and to provide education about the humane treatment of animals.

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