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Who
Is GAO? |
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Founded
in June, 2000, Georgetown Animal
Outreach, (GAO) is a non-profit
(I.R.S. sec. 501,c,3) volunteer
group located in Georgetown, Texas.
A set of bylaws governs the organization
and manner of doing business for
the organization. |
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Mission
Statement |
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Our
mission is to support and enhance
the services provided by the Georgetown
Animal Shelter and other local
organizations dedicated to the
welfare of animals. |
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We
will: Raise
awareness of the shelter through public education.
Increase volunteer participation and fund raising
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Be
advocates of animal welfare in the community. |
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Participate
in shelter activities that result in the placement
of companion animals in loving, responsible homes. |
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Campaign
for free/low cost spay/neuter clinics. Work toward
the day when no healthy animal is killed. |
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We
are an organization of volunteers from all walks
of life, united by one common goal… the welfare
of animals. While
the name implies a Georgetown service organization,
GAO’s work and involvement extends into the
general Williamson County community. |
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GAO
bylaws is a PDF format. You will need
Adobe Reader to view this file. If you do not have Reader,
you can download it free! Just click on the "Get Adobe
Reade" image link below. |
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Board
of Directors |
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GAO is governed
by a Board of Directors elected from, and
by, the voting membership; i.e. those members
who have paid an annual membership fee.
The Board has an authorized strength of
eleven members, though some seats may remain
vacant at the pleasure of the Board. Board
Members are elected for a term of three
years, with at least one-third of the Board
being elected each year. In addition to
the members elected, the Board may appoint
individuals to serve on the Board of Directors
in advisory capacities. Such advisory directors
may be invited to attend and participate
in meetings and deliberations of the Board
of Directors, but they shall not be entitled
to any vote. The Supervisor, Georgetown
Animal Services or his/her designee shall
be an advisory director. Following
the election of new Board members in November, the newly
elected Board meets prior to January 1 and elects from
among the Board, a president, vice-president, secretary,
and treasurer who serve the following year. Officers
serve a one-year term and are elected/reelected each
year. |
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Community
Involvement |
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GAO
is active in the Georgetown and surrounding community in several
ways. Throughout the year, GAO volunteers can be found at community
events, such as Market Days on the Square, Red Poppy Festival,
and Christmas Stroll where volunteers man the Animal Shelter
adoption trailer that is used to showcase animals available
for adoption. New store openings, events in San Gabriel Park,
and special local events wherever people gather are other opportunities
for GAO to ‘take animals to the public’ for adoption. |
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Several
GAO member volunteers also perform duties at the Georgetown
Animal Shelter, thereby ensuring that important tasks are performed
when staffing levels at the Shelter might otherwise cause those
tasks to not be done. Refer to Volunteer Opportunities to learn
more. |
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“Through its fundraising efforts, GAO makes monetary and in-kind donations to the Animal Shelter and other animal welfare groups to provide special medical assistance, supplies, and materials that contribute to the care of the animals. Fundraising is accomplished through the generosity of the general public who wish to help in improving the lives and plight of sheltered animals and through grant funds sought by GAO from philanthropic foundations and organizations which support low-cost spay & neuter programs and other activities that aid unwanted and sheltered animals. |
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GAO
is proud of its Free Spay & Neuter Certificate Program
through which countless unwanted puppies and kittens have been
prevented. The short-range benefit of this program is the birth
prevention of unwanted litters, and the number of stray and
oft-times neglected and abused animals. The longer range benefit
is the financial savings to the community when, we believe,
it will be unnecessary to spend tax dollars to build more holding
kennels at the Animal Shelter. |
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Throughout
the month, GAO accepts requests for free spay & neuter
certificates from residents of Georgetown and the surrounding
area. While having an intended focus on helping low-income,
unemployed, and senior citizens who may find the cost of
the procedure beyond their means, GAO accepts and considers
requests from all citizens in the area without respect to
age, sex, color, national origin, or economic status. GAO
reserves the right to suspend the program or alter the criteria
for selection of candidates when funds become insufficient
and the number of certificates issued must be limited. |
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Georgetown Animal Outreach Board of Directors, Texas |
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Georgetown Animal Outreach. All rights reserved. |
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