Sam Franklin, with Shelter Me Nebraska, was our guest speaker last Wednesday evening to share about their network of foster homes helping the pets of victims of domestic violence. Franklin provided information about the nature of domestic violence in that often times an abuser also injures pets in the home and many victims feel unable to escape an abusive situation because they are also unsure of what may happen to their pets if they leave. The pets are also a source of comfort and companionship to abuse victims.

 

Thank you to Jack T. for organizing July meetings as well as transporting the recycle cans out to Tuxedo Park for the fair this week. There is no meeting the week of July 22; and as of now, July 30 will be a club assembly to discuss the upcoming year.

 

The club has committed to volunteering for Thursday events at the following Saline County Fair as well as picking up recycling Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings. Signup sheets as of last week:
 
Thursday, July 18 - Figure 8 Races (7:30 p.m. start), volunteer counters are Jack G., Mary, Craig, Tom P., Tom S., and David.
Beer Garden (8 p.m. - close) volunteers are Craig, Jack T., Cody, and Judy.
 
Recycling Volunteers, 6:30 a.m.:
Friday, July 19 - Jim J., Cody, Jack T., Craig, Jim F., Geoff
Saturday, July 20 - Jim J., Shay, Tom P., Judy, Jack T., Craig, Geoff, Jenn, Jim F.
Sunday, July 21 - Jim J., Tom S., Tom P., Judy, Jack T., Craig, Geoff, Jenn