On Wednesday, January 4, 2012 I went over to the reptile rescue house for what I thought was just an innocent meeting. They invited me to come speak about budgets and non-profits. After 2 hours of a meeting (only 15 minutes of which were actually productive), I walked out with a position on the board and 2 more snakes.
I am so honored that the Reptile Rescue of the Carolinas has appointment me to serve on their Board of Directors as their non-profit expert/secretary. This is the first Board of Directors I have ever served on. (However I do serve on the Eastern Division Relay For Life Advisory Team and want to give them a shout out!) I hope to make the organization even better, and who knows where this will take me after college. Anyway, since my readers are animal lovers, I will focus on the foster snakes rather than myself.
Victor is an adult greenish rat snake (black and yellow hybrid) who is getting better with socializing day by day. He likes to musk when he gets frustrated so handling him with a paper towel never hurts. Here is his bio. Contact me if you’d like more information. If interested in adopting him, contact Matt Stoddard with the Reptile Rescue of the Carolinas.
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| Queenie is a corn snake not ready for adoption yet because the rescue suspects that she is due to lay eggs soon. I will keep you updated on Queenie’s progress. |
I am also rehabilitating BB, an eastern painted turtle. She is blind but going to become an educational animal once I can put a little more weight on her. Luckily I’m a crazy Jewish mother and will strongly encourage her to eat!
To all those NCSU students, good luck on your first day of classes tomorrow. For all the non-students, appreciate the fact that you do not have classes tomorrow, but never stop learning!
"They invited me to come speak about budgets and non-profits. After 2 hours of a meeting (only 15 minutes of which were actually productive), I walked out with a position on the board and 2 more snakes."
ReplyDeleteThis isn't too surprising. You're knowledgeable, passionate about animals and non-profits and you have an incredible amount of energy. (And you have a hard time saying 'No.') : )
The good thing is the RRC was wise enough to know they needed someone with your experience and drive on their Board. Now, if they'll just back that up with the tools and backing you'll need to make the changes you see that are needed to help the RRC grow and become organized in the way a true animal sanctuary and non-profit needs to be.
We're proud of you, our NJ daughter!
--Tom