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Terms of Reference
(GSNCR)
The Greyhound Supporters of the National
Capital Region (GSNCR) is a not-for-profit group of women and men
who live in the general geographic area of the National Capital Region
(Canada), who have adopted the retired racing Greyhound, and who are
interested in their welfare after life at the racing track.
The Greyhound Supporters of the NCR is
interested in supporting individuals and groups that work for the betterment
of greyhounds in Canada and around the world.
Objectives
The purpose of this
group is to:
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Facilitate the adoption of
retired racing greyhounds into loving homes and provide on-going support
to the local greyhound community.
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Raise funds for, and/or participate in,
greyhound-related causes that have been established to improve the health
and physical well being of the retired racing greyhound globally.
(Examples of these types of causes are canine cancer studies (Morris
Animal Foundation), tick-borne disease research, specific initiatives
within the greyhound community such as greyhound (galgos) rescue in Spain,
adoption groups such as Northern Greyhound Adoptions (NGA), as well as adoption groups that have been
devastated as a result of natural disasters, etc.)
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Raise public awareness of retired racing
greyhounds as pets and of the status of greyhounds around the world.
This may include assuming an advocacy role for certain
initiatives.
To
facilitate these objectives, fundraising and information events will be
established on an ongoing basis. Individual fundraising or information
events may have separate Terms of Reference and ad hoc members that may join
the Committee in support of these specific events.
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It should be noted that on occasion, the
Greyhound Supporters of the NCR might decide to support an animal-related
organization rather than a greyhound-only organization. Examples of this
are the work done by Noah’s Wish
which is a not-for-profit, animal welfare organization that exists to keep
animals alive during disasters, such as after Hurricane Katrina.
Meetings
The Group will meet on an
“as required” basis, as determined by the Chair and the members. Meeting
dates, agendas (and minutes) will be drafted and distributed by the Chair
prior to meetings. E-mail will be the method used to share and disseminate
information to the Committee members.
Roles and
Responsibilities
Chairman
The Chairman will call meetings, chair meetings, set agendas, and provide
access to documents, etc. for input and comment. The Chairman will also act
as a financial accounts signatory.
Associate Chairman
The Associate Chairman’s role is to support the Chairman by assisting with
the development of agendas, following-up on “to do” items, etc. The
Associate Chairman will also act as a financial account signatory.
Treasurer
The Treasurer will maintain the financial accounts of this Group and will
provide status reports of all accounts on an on-going basis. The Treasurer
will also act as a financial accounts signatory.
Secretary
The Secretary will keep Records of Decisions, follow-up on “To do” items,
and distribute documents as required.
Other positions may be established over
the course of time, and as needed.
Members
Permanent members will:
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Contribute to meeting discussions and vote
when decisions are required.
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Assist with the organization of fund
raising and information initiatives, public awareness events, and the
on-site management of these undertakings.
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Represent the Committee at
events/initiatives that are not the sole responsibility of the Greyhound
Supporters of the NCR (GSNCR), but in which the GSNCR is participating.
Ad hoc members may:
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Contribute to meeting discussions.
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Assist with the organization of fund
raising and information initiatives, public awareness events, and the
on-site management of these undertakings.
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