potsdam humane society, inc

Potsdam Humane Society, Inc.

A L A B R OF L V E

Announcing our Building Plans andPhase 2 of our Capital Campaign for our Animal Companions

February 2009

www.potsdamhumanesociety.org

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Agenda

Issues with the Existing FacilityBuilding & Fundraising Progress to DatePlans for the New FacilityBudget & ScheduleUpcoming Fundraising ActivitiesNext Steps

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Existing FacilityToo small to handle the # of homeless animals that need us. ▫ In 2008 the PHS provided a home to 1,154 animals while they awaited their forever family

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Existing Facility

Lacks separation areas for incoming animals and those awaiting adoption▫ Healthy animals can become sick

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Existing Facility

Desperately needs basic upgrades to make it safe and efficient for the animals and their caretakersFacility problems are beyond repair stage, major renovation is necessary

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Existing Facility

Our valuable time caring for animals is diminished when we have to focus on building maintenance

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The Process:

Phase 1 ▫Building: Purchased adjacent property▫Fundraising: Launched Capital Campaign & raised $250k in gifts, pledges and donated services

Phase 2▫Performed rigorous selection process -> Gymo

▫Developed healthy, safe design for Shelter animals and their caretakers Visited other facilities Researched HSUS design standards

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Healthy Animals are Job #1

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The Results:9

The Results:

Front of Building (Existing Shelter on Left)

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The Results

The size of the Shelter after construction will be 5,861 sq. ft. which includes 3,823 sq. ft. of new construction and 2,038 sq. ft. of renovated

space.

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The Results:

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New Facility Facts• 18 new dog kennels; renovation of 19 kennels • 3 new puppy and kitten kennels; renovation of existing nursery

• 1 new nursing mother and puppy kennel• New facilities for adoptable male and female cats• New dog and cat isolation rooms to keep potentially ill and healthy animals separated

• New animal intake and screening room • New cold storage area• New administrative areas such as an educational training room, renovated reception area, and staff office

• New outdoor dog exercise area

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Building Budget & ScheduleEstimated Project Cost is $750,000

Ideally, construction will be completed by 12/31/09

How far we get and how fast we get there is contingent on how much we raise in Phase 2

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Phase 1 Fundraising HighlightsExecuted several successful events including Bubblemania, Cruisin’ for Critters, and Angelo’s Charity Benefit Dinners Began fundraising for endowment. Big thanks to Dr. Robert Shaw and St. Lawrence Radiology!

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Armani Says Thanks!(adopted in 2008)

Spike Says Thanks(Adopted in 1992)

Phase 1 Fundraising Highlights

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Raised $250k!-Received major gifts from Pinto Family, Estate of Rebecca Lynch, Jason & Tracy Adle, Dr. Jose & Gina Lazardi , & Two grants-In kind donations from Jim Sheehan, 99 Hits, WWNY, Channel 10 News, Courier Observer, NCTW, Grudowski family-Over 500 contributors have helped us get this far! Natty Bumppo

Says Thanks! (adopted & hired in

2008)

Phase 1 Fundraising Highlights100s of volunteer helping with mailings, fundraising events, and working with animals at the Shelter$35k in pledges and cash since recent progress report 12/16/08

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Phase 2 Fundraising Plans

To raise

$250,000 by 6/30/09

Another $250,000

by Groundbreaking

• Support : Can be in form of gifts, pledges, donated materials or volunteer labor• Timeline: Must be received by 9/30/09 or sooner to break ground this fall

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Phase 2 Fundraising Initial Activities

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Phase 2 Fundraising Initial Activities

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Next Steps

Building: V/O Potsdam Planning BoardBuilding: Prepare construction bid documentsFundraising: The Board will be working hard to raise $250k by 6/30/09. We are encouraged by all those who are jumping in to help us!

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Thank You for Getting Us this Far!

Without your support,

none of this would be possible…

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We welcome your support and involvement as we work together

to make the Potsdam Humane Society a better place for the homeless animals in our

communities.

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We Can Get there Together!