Spring 2009 - National Association of Professional Pet Sitters

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New NAPPS Members New Hampshire Michael Pope, Waggin' Tailz, Weare New Jersey Jessica Kruszka, River Run Pet Sitters LLC, Red Bank Laurie Pelton, Dog Walking Divas, East Brunswick Beth Caylor, The Well-Heeled Hound, Hopewell Mark A. Gorrell, Paws 'n All, Medford Janice Aceto, Cooper's Pet Service, Haddon Township Kim Tysvaer, Blairstown Pet Sitting, LLC, Blairstown Elisa Schmidt, Creature Comforts Pet Sitting and Training, Freehold Penny Keeny, Pennys Pet Sitting Service, Turnersville Dawn Morrissey, Guardian Pet Care, Middletown James Walmsley, Walmsleys Walkers & More, Ocean City New Mexico Bryan Moroney, Regal Pet Services, Rio Rancho Bryan Stewart, Fetch! Pet Care Of East Albuquerque, Albuquerque Cheryl A. Sutton, Pampered Pooches & Other Pets LLC, Albuquerque Michelle Garza, Sittin' Stay Pet Sitting & More, Albuquerque Nevada Wende Crossley, Pegasus Too, Reno New York Adam Light, Throw Me a Bone NYC Dog Services, New York Camille Campagna, Paw Prints, Bronx Emma Wall, Walking on Wall, Brooklyn Ciro Marfella, The Dog Walker, Chappaqua Pam Dworetz, PetPal, Saint James Joy Barbieri, A Joy To Be With, Stanfordville Miriam Kahn, Today's Pet Service, Brooklyn Mary A. Durosko, Lionheart Pet Care Services, Clyde Keemya Dickerson, Four Paws & Whiskers, LLC, New York Adrienne Caldwell, Adrienne Caldwell Dog Walking, Training and Behavior, Maspeth Ohio Robin Schwartz, For Pets' Sake, Columbus Jane F. Rodwan, A Paws for Pets LLC, Fairview Park Karen Jodon, Karen's Pet Walking Service & More, Barberton Gail A. Gabel, Doggie Diva Sitters, Oregon Oklahoma Christina Hetzler, SitLayStay At Home Pet Care, Elgin Ontario Kara Harris, Spaws Dog Walking, Brampton South Carolina Jessie West, Pooch Playtime Pet Services, LLC, Woodruff Elizabeth Dolby, Island Pet Sitting LLC, Johns Island Gray B. Moore, Dawg Tired & Cat Naps Too, Charleston Tennesee Shannon Bottoms, SouthPaw Dog Training & Pet Sitting, Nashville Janell Gazdecki, Happy Pets, Cleveland Melissa Ming, Eat, Sleep & Play Pet Sitting Service, Crossville Texas Shane Cogbill, Fur Ball Farm Pet Sitting and Boarding, Magnolia Wendy Helms, Ark Angels Pet Services, Irving Lisa DeLaPaz, Pack Leader Pet Services, LLC, Euless Angelina Cook, Lone Star Pet Sitting, Arlington Darcy Griffith, Pets At Home Petsitting, Killeen Eris E. Loomis, Walkies Plus, Inc, Dallas Becca Clark, Texas Dog Walker, Keller Lynn Mallard, Sitting Ducks, Hurst Melissa Sparks, Pet Sitter DFW, Richardson Saundra Edwards, Happy Tails Pet Care, San Antonio Debbie Hallbrook, Avian Attendant Services, Dallas Becky Chevalier, The DogSpaw, Arlington Nicole Linden, Personable Pet Care, Little Elm Jamie Manske, Susan's TLC Pet Sitting, Dripping Springs Jeffrey Sundseth, Fetch Pet Care Of Pearland, Pearland Lindsey Weber, Pet Sitters for All Critters, Waco Diane Bizier, Dallas Virginia David Everhart, A Cat Sitting Service, Virginia Beach Tammy Rosen, Fur-Get Me Not Pet Care LLC, Arlington Brandon Knott, Happy Yaps, Alexandria Mindy Kay, All-Star Pet Team, Richmond Washington Jill Seward, Little Furry Things, Seattle Angel Kohls, Seattle in Home Pet Sitting LLC, Seattle Jo Ann Hansell, Happy Horse Feeding Service, Gig Harbor Alex Costanzo, Precious Pets Plus, Renton Cherelle Bertch, Fur Kids Pet Services, Renton Skyler Lloyd, Playful Pooch, Seattle Teresa Caldwell, K9 P.O.V., Snohomish Wisconsin Nicole Trapp, Country Critter Care, West Bend Dana Dorband, From the Heart - Animal Care Services LLC, Muskego Miss Erin M. Norton, Paws 'n Play LLC, Columbus Michele Safcik, Little Pals, Racine ■ Oregon John Kasianczuk, The Wet Nose, Portland Marc Ross, Compassionate Pet Care, Portland Victoria Robinson, Safe At Home, Ontario Lynda Tygard, Grow Happy Furkids, Happy Valley Pennsylvania Gerald Mc Dermott, No Worries Pet Care Services, Eagleville William B. Boyd III, Doggy Dog Pet Sitting Services LLC, Doylestown Carrie Maria, Philadelphia Ellen Paul, Fuzzy Feet, Philadelphia Jamie Landis, Landis Family Farm Pet Services, Harleysville Jennifer Shawe, Shawe's Paws, Philadelphia Jamie C. Rock-Kelly, A Wet Nose Pet Sitting & Care Service, LLC, Kennett Square Dana DiRusso-Caniz, Puppy Love Pet Service, Royersford Cheryl Colgan, NEPA Pet Nanny, Dallas Michael Hemphill, Little Characters Pet Sitting, Drexel Hill Jennifer Fetter, Purely Pets, Harrisburg Raymond W. Schoen, Pack Leader Pet Sitting, West Grove Reba Bombalski, Reba's Dog Walking & Pet Sitting, Pittsburgh Janice Vasko, Who Took the Dogs Out?, Pottstown Jim Dean, My Pet Pals, Downingtown Penny Layne, Aunt Penny's Pet Sitting, Irwin Apryl Davies, Indiana Critter Sitters, Indiana Puerto Rico Lucy Gonzalez, Chateau Fellini Hato Rey, San Juan Rhode Island Denise Spender, Animal Home Health Care Kennel Alternative LLC, Coventry The NAPPS Network • 20
NAPPS COMMITTEES As a member of NAPPS, you play a part in the exciting growth of the in-home professional pet care industry, and you have a voice in the association’s affairs and governance. You can help shape your association by becoming more involved in the programs and activities that NAPPS offers. Your time commitment is up to you. You can be involved as little or as much as you like. By serving on a Committee, you learn new skills and network with your peers. Get involved today by visiting www.petsitters.org! BENEFITS The mission of the NAPPS Member Benefits Committee is to enhance the value of NAPPS membership by developing and providing access to education, resources, tools and materials to foster the growth and success of member businesses. Volunteer Needs: The Benefits committee brings our members all of the great benefits. The committee is tasked to research and implement new benefits for our membership and review and improve current benefits. Average committee member time is estimated at one to two hours per week based on the project and your availability. GOVERNANCE The mission of the NAPPS Governance Committee is to formally establish an annual strategic planning system, identify, educate and position future leaders and help the board assess and improve its operations. Volunteer Needs: This is a new committee that will keep current on the association’s governance issues as well as provide research on legislative issues relevant to our industry. Ideal committee members are individuals with background in governance or legislation but that is not required. Average committee member time is estimated at one to two hours per week based on the project and your availability. Monthly Meeting Dates: The 2nd Wednesday of every month at 11:00 AM Eastern Time Chair: Monica Leighton, monicaleighton@comcast.net Certification Subcommittee Monthly Meeting Dates: The 2 nd Thursday of every month at 4:30 PM Eastern Time Chair: Christie Fries, terrapinpets@gmail.com Monthly Meeting Dates: The 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Chair: Monica Leighton, monicaleighton@comcast.net Legislative Subcommittee Monthly Meeting Dates: To Be Determined Chair: To be determined Disaster Preparedness Subcommittee Monthly Meeting Dates: The 3 rd Wednesday of every month at 8:00 PM Eastern Time Chair: Marcia Breithaupt, marcia@LHAPS.com MARKETING The mission of the NAPPS Marketing Committee is to build awareness about NAPPS, NAPPS programs and the pet sitting profession. Volunteer Needs: The Marketing Committee is looking for people that would like to work on the ongoing efforts in regard to the NAPPS vision and direction. One hour a month is a great contribution and goes a long way towards setting goals and developing programs to benefit you and other NAPPS members. Chair: Anna Sias, anna@fourpawstn.com Monthly Meeting Date: The 1st Wednesday of every month Annual Conference Subcommittee Monthly Meeting Dates: The 2 nd Thursday of every month at 2:00 PM Eastern Time Chair: Anna Sias, anna@fourpawstn.com MEMBERSHIP The mission of the NAPPS Membership Committee is to serve NAPPS by developing strategies to increase membership, retain existing membership and provide a resource for existing members. Volunteer Needs: Creative, innovative people are needed to assist in planning and implementing programs to stimulate and sustain NAPPS membership growth. We anticipate the time commitment to be four to five hours per month. Monthly Meeting Dates: 3rd Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Chair: Sherry Suhosky, skispeak@gmail.com Presents 4 Pets Subcommittee Monthly Meeting Dates: The 2 nd Thursday of every month at 5:00 PM Eastern Time Chair: Kristen Burton, kristen@bestfriendpetsitting.com Youth Education Subcommittee Monthly Meeting Dates: The 4 th Thursday of every month at 11:00 AM Eastern Time Chair: Jennifer Haralson, pharalson@neb.rr.com
Page 3 and 4: Table of Contents ASSOCIATION NEWS
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Page 7 and 8: Get to Know Your Board John F. D’
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Page 11 and 12: Monica Leighton, 2009 NAPPS Preside
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