Blue Mountain Humane Association
Mission Statement
"The Blue Mountain Humane Association is a nonprofit group with the goals of educating our community about the ethical treatment of animals and the successful operation of the Louise McNeely Animal Shelter. Our success will help ensure that people and animals can coexist in safety and within the law."
The Animal Shelter offers humane treatment for lost, stray, and unwanted pet animals. This includes those animals brought in by the public as well as animals impounded by local animal control. BMHA contracts with Union County to house and feed these impounded animals. Roughly one half of the kennel space is reserved for impounded animals. If these animals are not reclaimed, they become the property of the Animal Shelter.
There is little question that the Animal Shelter is a real asset to Union County. Not only does it help keep the city healthier and more livable, it als tells visitors about the way we live and take care of all living creatures -- a community that takes care of it's animals is also likely to care for their fellow humans.
Staff
John Kightlinger, Animal Care Technician II
John started working for the Animal Shelter in 2006, became an Animal Control Officer in Clatsop County, and fortunately returned to La Grande. Because John is in school, taking classes in Criminal Justice, it means that he will continue to provide his exceptional skills for at least another 1 1/2 years. John has extensive experience in temperament testing, breed recognition, procedures and policies, and has an uncanty ability to deal with the public.
Joni Neustel, Animal Care Technician II
Calli Crippen, Animal Care Technician I
Emily Booth, Outreach Coordinator
Wilma Page, Receptionist
Jane Sabin-Davis, Board Chair
Board of Directors
Job Description for the Board of Directors
A member of the Board of Directors of BMHA should be dedicated to those ideals expressed in our mission statement. The Board is involved with writing policy, fund raising, and membership recruitment, and education. It is a working board and members are expected to attend board meetings and be involved in committee work; board appointments are usually for three years. A member is expected tp spend an average of 5 hours a month fulfilling board duties, including monthly meetings. Each member is expected to chair a committee or be an active member of either the fundraising, memberhip, finance, or executive committee. Board members are expected to contibute to the assurance of the economic health of the organization; this contribution may be fulfilled by participating in activities or by seeking long-term support through bequests and endowments from residents of the region.
2009 Board
| BOARD NAMES | ADDRESS | TERM | |
| Jane Sabin-Davis, President | 61163 Stonehaven Lane La Grande | jsd06@eoni.com | 2007-10 |
| Susan Gerry, Vice President | 402 Sunset, La Grande | srgerry1@verizon.net | 2009-12 |
| Krista Gately, Secretary | 1215 W Avene La Grande | gatelybk@verizon.net | 2007-10 |
| Cathie Falck, Treasurer | 91 Mattoon La Grande | cfalck@eoni.com | 2009-12 |
| Malia McCoy | P. O. Box M, Union, 97883 | malia@eoni.com | 2007-10 |
| Jeanine Rachau | 64031 Mt. Glen Road, La Grande | jrachau@oregonvos.net | 2009-12 |
| Teddi Montes-Botham | P. O. Box 277, Cove 97824 | 02bnbaja@eoni.com | 2007-10 |
| Suzanne Fouty | 2518 Valley Avenue, Baker City 97814 | suzannefouty@yahoo.com | 2008 |
| Glenda O'Connor | 1506 6th Street, La Grande | gmaeoconnor@yahoo.com | 2009-12 |
| Cheryl Borum | 66014 Highway 82, P. O. Box | cborum@oregonwireless.net | 2009-12 |
| ACH veterinarian representative | 2009 | ||
| Jackie Fitzgerald | 2501 Locust | jackie.fitzgerald@verizon.net | 2008-2011 |
| COMMITTEES | |||
| Personnel | Darilyn Le Gore, Kim Hilton, Jane Sabin-Davis | ||
| Finance | Cathie Falck, Jane Sabin-Davis | ||
| Facilities | Jane Sabin-Davis | ||
| Fostering | Krista Gately, Becky Maddock, Wendy Rosa | ||
| Fundraising | Jackie Fitzgerald, Cheryl Borum, Jane Sabin-Davis | ||
| Livestock | Malia McCoy | ||
| OTHER KEY PEOPLE | |||
| Evie Bull | Euthanizing | ||