IT'S TIME TO SAY GOOD-BYE TO RECYCLED GARDENS

There's no one reason to point a finger at, if there were we'd find a way to fix it, but Recycled Gardens has failed to thrive during the reorganization period announced last year and the charity nursery is slated to close forever on May 31^st.   All proceeds from the closeout will, as always, fund spay/neuter surgeries throughout Oregon, as RG's parent organization, POPPA (Pet Over-Population Prevention Advocates), Inc., will stay in business by now concentrating all our volunteer time and effort on securing grants and corporate funding. 

Recycled Gardens' has already rolled back prices to the original $2.50 per gallon we sold them for when we opened on July 14, 2001.  And, all mature shrubs are half off their marked price.  Hours have been reduced to Fridays and Saturdays ONLY for the rest of May, 10am-5pm each day-that's only two weeks folks!  All purchases made at this sale must be either hauled away the same day or picked up within the following week.  This sale will also include all plants in the display gardens, but these plants will have to be dug up and hauled away by the purchaser.  PLUS, while supplies last, all clay pots in stock will be given away FREE with any purchase!    Purchases must be via cash or checks only.

A facilities sale will be held on Saturday, May 31^st, from 10am-5pm.  This sale will feature tools, garden carts, wheelbarrows, folding tables, patio furniture, and anything else that isn't classified as flora.  Sorry all, the barn itself is NOT for sale.

RG is NOT accepting any additional plant donations, but rather recommending they be given to schools, since they have no budget for landscaping in these difficult economic times, and/or other non-profits like the libraries in Banks and North Plains who hold annual plant sales as fundraisers.  Plastic pot recycling has also been curtailed-please take your containers to the nearest Far West Fiber location instead. 

For more information please visit POPPA's website at www.POPPAinc.org or call 503-626-4070 ext 3.

Keni Cyr-Rumble
President, POPPA, Inc.
 www.POPPAinc.org
503-626-4070 ext 3
503-757-7502 cell

POPPA , Inc., Pet Over-Population Prevention Advocates, is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation working to reduce the number of homeless companion animals in Oregon by offering a statewide spay/neuter referral and assistance service.

HELP! WE NEED A NEW VOLUNTEER SPAY/NEUTER FUND DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR...

POPPA is actively seeking someone willing to volunteer from home responding to calls and email requests we receive for spay/neuter assistance.  The full job description is below, but basically it consists of spending a good 10-15 hours a month on the telephone collecting contact info, making referrals to veterinarians, and then requesting checks from our treasurer. However, sometimes we also get calls from folks threatening to harm animals if we don't agree to take them off their hands altogether, but we are NOT a shelter, so this volunteer will have to maintain his/her composure and try to diffuse these situations by referring folks to sheltering organizations.  So, if you're a real "people person" with a gift for gab and some time on your hands, and you feel you can handle both the responsible caregivers that just need a little financial assistance, as well as the problem people, please reply to me, Keni Cyr-Rumble, POPPA's President and founder, at info@POPPAinc.org.  Thanks!
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SPAY/NEUTER FUND DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

At least once every 48 hours, download spay/neuter assistance requests from voice mail system and/or email box.  Return calls and/or otherwise reply to potential fund recipients.  Determine level of financial need and whether recipient qualifies for other programs or can afford co-pay.  Collect contact info and provide referral to local veterinarian, if appropriate.  Submit check requests to treasurer for processing every Friday.

Follow up with POPPA recipients approximately 3 weeks after our check was mailed asking if the animal(s) were fixed, how the experience went, if they'd like to learn more about volunteer opportunities, and if any other animals have surfaced that need spay/neuter.  Access recipient reports from centrally accessible database.  Follow up can be made either via email or phone contact.

Follow up with vets who perform surgeries for POPPA.  Verify the spay/neuter amount, discover if there are any leftover POPPA funds from the surgeries, and ensure that no POPPA leftover funding was used, nor will be used for anything other than s/n.  Initially send each clinic we use a POPPA Vet Policy document, which is an introduction to our policies and procedures.

Time Commitment Requirement:  Approximately 5 hrs/wk, or 20 hrs/mth