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<DIV class=yiv418401481MsoNormal id=yiv418401481yui_3_2_0_1_13200891511603388 style="RIGHT: auto; BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN id=yiv418401481yui_3_2_0_1_13200891511603387 style="RIGHT: auto; COLOR: black">We'd like to announce the re-structuring of the Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue. We are very happy to announce that Eric Stevenson has officially returned to TSBHR! For those of you who don't know Eric, he & his wife, Nancy, have saved countless Basset Hounds (among other dogs) for quite a few years. They have adopted from <SPAN class=yiv418401481mark>Tri</SPAN>-State, had two of their dogs, Bella & Blue, serve as co-Grand <SPAN class=yiv418401481mark>Marshalls</SPAN> at the <SPAN class=yiv418401481mark>Boardwaddle</SPAN>, earned honors as top fundraisers & have fostered many, many dogs- primarily the most difficult ones. When our prior president & vice president resigned, our immediate thought was to reach out to Eric
hoping he would now see the opportunity to return & thankfully, he said yes. Eric will now serve as Vice President & he will also be responsible for any intake (including owner surrenders) & will also be the foster coordinator. He is more than capable & completely up to the task. Welcome back, Eric!! We missed you!</SPAN></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV class=yiv418401481MsoNormal id=yiv418401481yui_3_2_0_15_1320089151160101 style="RIGHT: auto; BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN id=yiv418401481yui_3_2_0_15_132008915116082 style="RIGHT: auto; COLOR: black">While Eric will be Vice President, there has to be a President, right? Well, that person is now Sue Mason! Sue has <SPAN class=yiv418401481mark>proven</SPAN> that she can handle anything thrown at her & has been involved in animal rescue (domestic & wildlife) for over 30 years. She also has fostered countless dogs & has been responsible for keeping track of the dogs we have in rescue & matching them with their forever homes. Sue is also our point of contact for our kennel project, which will be a huge undertaking. Congratulations, Sue! </SPAN></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV class=yiv418401481MsoNormal id=yiv418401481yui_3_2_0_15_1320089151160103 style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">With Sue being moved to President & Eric taking on the role of Vice President, we have asked Trustee, Pam Morgan, to accept the position of Secretary & I will remain the Treasurer. We have also added Trustee, <SPAN class=yiv418401481mark>Walli</SPAN> <SPAN class=yiv418401481mark>Gnatowski</SPAN>, to the board. <SPAN class=yiv418401481mark>Walli</SPAN> ran the <SPAN class=yiv418401481yshortcuts id=yiv418401481lw_1320089174_5>Long Island</SPAN> Olympics for many years & is a huge animal advocate, helping to save many dogs with all of the friends & contacts she's made over the years. She is a great representation for our friends in the <SPAN class=yiv418401481yshortcuts id=yiv418401481lw_1320089174_6>New York</SPAN> area! Welcome on board, <SPAN
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