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ASAB February 11, 2009 Meeting--Page 3 Approved Minutes volunteers a month with a total of 5835 hours. There will be more trainings provided for the volunteers to help assist with the “meet and greets” for potentially adoptable animals. Five of the volunteers have been chosen and recognized by Village Pride, WCHL 1390 and will be honored this month at a dinner. Community Service workers are also utilized at the shelter an average of 3 workers a month for a total of 503.5 hours in 2008. Partnering Organizations—There was also a handout provided with a list of Community Partnerships, which the ASAB members are invited and encouraged to identify additional organizations that may be possible partners for Orange County Animal Services. It was stressed that during these trying economic times it is very important that we identify, explore and nourish these partnerships in order to ensure that Orange County residents and their animals receive the best possible services. Tracy Carroll of Paws4Eve (formerly Animal Protection Society of Orange County is one of the Animal Services existing partners. Ms. Carroll gave a brief update on their mission, which is to educate, care, adopt animals on a guaranteed basis, and train animals. Some of their goals are to promote the welfare of animals through humane education, low cost spay neuter program, guaranteed adoption center and the dog-training program. The one thing that they put emphasis on is not to be called a “no kill shelter”. Motion was made by Jean Austin and seconded by Susan Elmore to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. VOTE: Unanimous. Next ASAB Meeting: Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. in the John Link Government Services Center Conference Room, 200 S. Cameron Street, Chapel Hill.