DAW Agenda - February 2007

Call to order.

1. Speaker per Lisa Reveen (vegan / health food)

2. Lisa Edmondson on LAAS rabbits

3. LANCC Animal Issues Committee - Committee members needed

4. Four DAW secretaries needed: one for DAW Reports, one to tally information, one for minutes, one to add information to the website (Charlotte will take this role).  

5. DAWs to help LAAS. Suggestions by GM Ed Boks. 10 DAWs to be united on public information. He would like DAWs to sign agreement that he would be contacted prior to speaking with the press about city animal issues, 2) DAWs and their councils to help with Grand Openings of shelters, 3) Ed will speak to any NC that is interested in listening, 4) Would like to establish a rescue / shelter review committee. The DAWs may reject or accept any of these items. Possible motions and vote. 

6. Change of number of animals per property - do we want our councils to pass something? It will changed to 4 dogs or 5 cats. Push for no limits on animals? Or? Possible motion and vote. 

7. Tangible goals for the DAWs for 2007 - Possible motions and vote. These are some ideas:

A. Make a list of all meetings DAWs attend (NC, City council, Commission, etc.)
B. Short statement that all politicians, NCs and DAWs can sign onto... Companion animal is a lifetime commitment, spay/neuter, adopt from the shelter.
C. Educational DVD program for schools
D. Resources on the DAW website
E. Pass three pieces of legislation through NCs. Or support / oppose one law
F. Construct a DAW orientation program. Lisa Reveen will put together short education presentations (10 minutes at each meeting).
G. Humane Friendly pamphlet
H. Have DAW speaker every quarter.
I. Participate in one adoption event per year
J. Other ideas?

8. DAW Comments and Future Business Suggestions (1 minute each)

9. Public Comments (1 minute each)