DELAWARE ANIMAL DISASTER SERVICES

MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

October 28, 2009

The meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM by President Donald Taylor at the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center.

Those members in attendance were Don and Mary Jane Taylor, Jim and Linda Bosco, and Betty Kellicutt and Donald Kellicutt.

The minutes of the September 30, 2009 meeting had been previously distributed via email and also posted on the web site. There being no additions or corrections, the minutes were approved as posted.

The Treasurer reported income of $37 (donations) and an expense of $92.35 (reimbursement to Betty Kellicutt for purchase of pet-motive umbrellas) for a balance of $1,451.11 in the checking account. Erik Anderson completed the audit of the checking account (2006 to present) and reported all bank statements and balances reconciled to the treasurer’s records. His recommendation that future financial records be segregated according to the organization’s fiscal year will be followed.

The manufacturer of the Pet First Aid Kits will not sell a bulk order directly. Orders must be placed through one of the retail outlets they supply. A small quantity of pet-print umbrellas was received These “raining cats and dogs” umbrellas will be used as door prizes or a giveaway at selected D.A.D.S. events. These items may be offered for sale through the D.A.D.S. web site at some point in the future.

D.A.D.S. participated in are Laurel Community Day on October 3^rd by distributing brochures and other information.

An application for a grant through the Milton Community Foundation will be submitted.

D.A.D.S. will participate in the Paws for People Conference in New Castle County on November 21^st.

The next Executive Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center.

Respectfully Submitted,

Mary Jane Taylor

Mary Jane Taylor, Secretary

11/23/09