WA State Combined Fund Drive

Are you a state of Washington employee? You can now donate directly to ShoreDog via the Combined Fund Drive (CFD) program. Visit the CFD website for more details on how to give http://www.cfd.wa.gov/.

3rd Annual Dogfest

Saturday, August 13, 2011, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Shoreview Off Leash Area
320 NW Innis Arden Way, Shoreline, WA Map/Directions

Please join us on August 13th for the 3rd Annual outdoor dog event in Shoreline, Washington. Dogfest is sponsored by ShoreDog, with key support from local pet vendors and our hard working Dogfest volunteers. There’s plenty to see and do at Dogfest! We will have contests throughout the day and demonstrations from Seattle Flydogs. The event begins at 11:00 am and runs util 3:00 pm.

Doggie Schedule
10:00 AM: Setup for vendors
11:00 AM: Opening of Dogfest - Announcements - Vendor / Sponsor Recognition
11:30 AM: Doggie Dash (teacup trot- under 15 lbs)
11:45 AM: Doggie Dash (jr jaunt - 16-25 lbs )
12:00 PM: Doggie Dash (middle wt march - 26-50 lbs)
12:15 PM: Doggie Dash (big dog derby - 51+ lbs)
12:30 PM: Pet Fashion Show (Sponsored by D'Marie Pet Boutique)
1:00 PM: Doggie Pie Eating Contest (Sponsored by The Dining Dog Café)
1:45 PM: Best Shedder (Sponsored by Furizzy Dog Grooming Rakes)
2:00 PM: Best Eyes
2:15 PM: Best Trick
2:30 PM: Owner/Pet Look Alike
3:00 PM: Closing of Dogfest - Recognize all sponsors/vendors

** Seattle Flydogs demonstrations announced throughout the day **

ShoreDOG is Granted Tax Exemption as a 501(c)(3) Non-profit

The IRS has just approved ShoreDOG as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit. We're very excited about the new potential for donations, which may now be eligible for corporate matching. In addition, all kinds of donations (monetary, materials, and service) may be deducted to the extent allowed by tax law. Contact your accountant for tax advice, and email Kate (development@shoredog.org) to inquire about opportunities for charitable giving.

Many thanks to all our supporters!

Summer Work Party at Shoreview

Please join ShoreDOG for a summer work party. We have wood chips to spread, blackberries to cut back, and general cleanup to keep our park enjoyable!

When: Sunday, June 12th at 2 pm

Where: ShoreView Park Off-Leash Area

Wear work clothes and bring gloves and tools if you can.

Thank you for all you do to support your park!

ShoreDOG

Ebbtide Article

Shoreline Community College studenta from The Ebbtide recently visited the Shoreview Off-Leash Area to get a sense for the new use granted to the old college parking lot. Read the full story at:

http://shoreline.edu/ebbtide/1112/4613/article_features2.html

2011.04.17- Board Meeting

Financial 

• $1359.10 in the bank 

Tax-Exempt Application 

• Application for 501c3 - completed and in review at Davis Wright Tremain.  Erika will follow up with Monica Gianni.  

Board Changes 

• Terri Fenn resigned at the end of December.   
• Mary Barnes joined in January.  

Communications 

• Switch from Constant Contact to Campaign Monitor… $5 plus .01 per email.  Less expensive for the volume of email we send.  Kate will convert the list over to the new service. 
• Kate to send out membership renewal reminders.  

DogFest  

• Logistics 
  • Date… August 13th 
  • Tents (2 from city, PA system, tables & chairs from city… others are from individuals) 
  • Poster artwork 
  • Put up posters 
  • Vendor solicitations 
  • BBQ & propane - Erika 
• Make it worth it… How to monetize?  Meet with PRCS on how to better partner with local vendors. 
  • Donations on site 
  • Vendors' ability to sell, especially if part of proceeds benefit ShoreDOG 
  • Concessions (coffee, hot dogs) 
• Benefit to Community (ie, non-fundraising goals) 
  • Community awareness of ShoreDOG 
  • 501c3 eligibility depends on education… event offers training sessions for dog owners, animal control, and vet care 
• Feedback from members: 
  • Disappointed that it was so commercial.  Had not been sure what to expect.   
  • More emphasis on games or contests… interactive.  Maggie has ideas for contests (prettiest eyes, best kisser, etc)  

Shoreview Site Improvements 

• Master planning process in 2012… will seek funds through parks board 
  • Permanent fence 
  • Move fence to include wooded area. 
• Have been authorized by the City to get wood chips from Seattle Tree Preservation.  Erika will arrange dropoff with gate access. 
• Shelter 
  • Plans for shelter ($20k estimate) have been drafted by architect.  Erika will present them to Dick Deal at PRCS. 
  • Gutter system for water collection to rain barrel 
• Playground equipment near Shoreline Pool  will be decommissioned and broken down into components that can be used a the dog park 
• Mud at north end needs better drainage 
• Sandbox improvements – edging to prevent spreading the dig hole into middle of park, or  
• Lighting 
  • Grant for solar? 
• Wheelchair accessibility 
  • First space designated as accessible 
  • Smooth the path from space to gate 
• Water (ie, plumbing)  

Parking 

• Morning access- ShoreDOG will send a survey  (Kate will draft) 
  • What hours do you visit the park? 
  • How long do you stay? 
  • Times vary weekday vs weekend? 
• Get info from SCC about busy hours for the lot - Robin (head of security at SCC) 
• Options -  
  • Leave gate open permanently?  Pros: no charge.  Cons: students can park there too, and may take up all our parking.  Also, nighttime use for nefarious purposes. 
  • Open at 9? 
• Four spaces just outside the gate won't be ticketed… dog park users can park there if gate is locked.  Can sign with '45 Min parking for dog parking users'  

East Side Site Committee 

• No volunteer interest yet- will send out email asking for patrons. 
• Study group findings (from OLDA) still valid  

Joint Fundraiser with Rotary 

• Lynn Cheeney approached ShoreDOG.  Mary will work with her.  Brainstorm a fundraising goal.  AmeriCanine Idol 

Site issues 

• Dogs not wearing tags 
• Drinking water for dogs - rain barrel continues to run dry… Kate will send proposed sign to Maureen at PRCS for approval & get laminated.  Hopefully everyone will start pitching in prior to the start of hot weather. 

Upcoming Events 

• PRCS Meeting 4/28 @ 7 pm at City Hall- will be discussing dog park, so everyone is encouraged to be there to show support. 
• Work party 6/12 & 2 pm ShoreView site 
• August 13 Dogfest (Saturday) 
• Recurring site work parties to spread wood ships… Parks Dept suggests printing up business cards  with schedule: 
  • First Saturday @ 11 am of the following months: February, April, June, July, August, September, November 
  • Cycle starting after the 6/12 work party 
  • Board can take turns running the volunteer booth (ie, not all board must attend each one) 

  

“A bag in the hand is worth two in the car” 

Spring Work Parties

Thanks to all the ShoreDoggers who spent the afternoon sprucing up our dog parks!

• Richmond Beach: in this timed-use area, picking up after ourselves is critical to ensuring a tidy transition into summer.


• ShoreView: wood chip spreading, blackberry pruning, and poop patrol... we were busy! We had a great turnout, and it feels good to have accomplished so much.

Leash Up for Summer at Richmond Beach

Richmond Beach is a timed-use site, which means that off-leash activity is allowed between November and March. Now that the off-leash period has ended, please feel free to continue to enjoy the beach with your leashed pup, or venture up to the Edmonds Off-Leash Area for off-leash beach play. Leash-free fun resumes on November 1st.

2011.02.13- Board Meeting

Administrative 

• Board positions, resignations, elections 
  • Terri's resignation, distribution of tasks 
• Election of Mary Barnes to board 
• 501(c)(3) application 
  • Needs updated financial info - Maggie 
  • Public charity vs private foundation… need to go through financial docs to find out how much money is contributed by non-disqualified members. Disqualified: Board members, officers 
  • Kate will send Maggie breakout of donations 
• Conflict of Interest  policy adopted 

ShoreView Park 

• Parking availability - ie, when gate is closed.  Would like to come up with solution for parking that does not require dog park users to pay for campus parking.   
• Parking arrangement  
  • Kate will work with Maureen 
  • Request for disabled parking (human & dog) 
• Signage- 34" x 34" ShoreDog info 
  • Mina to come up with copy 
  • Sonya to come up with layout 
• Water shortage ongoing 
  • Sign on barrel- Mina to write up text 
  • 'ShoreDog Drinking Water' label on barrel 
  • Bungee jugs to fence 
  • Fix barrel spigot 
• Shelter  
  • plans from J2 (Mary) 
  • Eagle Scout project? Mina will talk to Dick about 
• Woodchips 
  • Kirk to get chips 
• PROs Plan- concerns voiced to City, addressed some time in March(?) 
• Landscape design - Doug Rice (South Seattle), UW… Mary will contact! 
  • Long-term access plan- City to build a road?  Get in line with City planning.  Public works? 
• Raising dog limit - discussion 

Richmond Beach 

• Police report that someone got bitten 

Calendar 

Work parties 

Saturday 3/19: Beach from 1-2, Shoreview from 2-4 PM 

Shoreview: Sunday 6/12 @ 2- 4 PM 

Meeting 

Sunday April 17th - Board 1-2, Membership 2-3 at Library on 175th 

Gaming Laws -  

Kate to send emails: 

Two-week notice 

Reminder two days prior