Date: 2002-02-06
From: http://www.caninecompanions.org/regions/southeast/southeast_florida.html
Southeast Florida Chapter The Southeast Florida Chapter was founded in March of 1996 with 10 active members. Presently, the group has 35 active members and is still growing! They raise public awareness at local expos and events, recruit future puppy raisers, volunteers, candidates wishing to receive a Canine Companion assistance dog and funds to support the ongoing Canine Companions for Independence program.
Art Barker, Founder & President of The Seed, a Ft. Lauderdale, FL program for the rehabilitation of those with drug and alcohol problems, presents SE Regional Director, Margaret Ager, with a check in the amount of $50,000. The efforts of SE Florida puppy raiser Lybbi Kienzle and other SE Florida Chapter volunteers were instrumental in the decision by Mr. Barker to direct funds from The Seed’s assets as a result of his and his program’s retirement. Pictured left to right are: SE Board Members John Perloff and Bill Sarantis, Lybbi Kienzle with puppies-in-training Taebo and Mackey, Art Barker, Margaret Ager, Shelly Barker, and graduate Jeff Shaffner & Gann.
If you are interested in volunteering with the Southeast Chapter, send an email to the Southeast Florida Chapter Leader, Bob Waitkus. UPCOMING EVENTS: Please click on the "Events PawPrint" above!