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HDPA Officers:
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names to learn more about them
President:
Tiffany Moore
Vice President:
Angie Futch
Secretary:
Corliss Rogers
Treasurer:
Barbara Cady
Director
at Large:
Nathalie Bland
Director
at Large:
Crista Meyer
Director
at Large:
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Director
at Large:
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Committees:
Communications,Financial,Social
Media,Events,Membership, Volunteer,Technology, Park R & D, Educ &
Training, Fund Raising, Programs, Park Liaison.
Webmaster:
Tiffany Moore
Board
Internship 
So you think you'd like to join the HDPA Board of Directors?
You can!
HDPA requires that interested volunteers follow a 6 month internship program with HDPA before application for a Board position. This will help to develop your knowledge of HDPA and your commitment to HDPA. It also allows the current Board to develop confidence in you. Our small organization requires our Board to be hands on and you can get a feel for that thru the 6 month internship as well. Our meetings take place around the 610/290 area - currently the Board meets every 2 months on Wed night at 7 pm (4th Wed of month) at Petco on 290 at 43rd. Meetings will be announced via our newsletter, be sure to sign up for that. Events vary but are running about one a month- Our current calendar of events is here:http://www.houstondogpark.org/events.htm and Meetings are here: http://www.houstondogpark.org/meetings.htm
Maintain over the next 6 months:
1. Become a paid member of HDPA
2. Attend 75% of events and meetings
3. Actively learn about and participate in HDPA programs of your choice
4. Join a Committee and actively participate or chair it, or form a new one and Chair it, or be a park Liaison
5. Offer expertise & advise at meetings and via email discussions
6. Assist HDPA physically as a volunteer at 50 % of events
7. Logon to Huddle and be active (request a login from Tiffany)
8. Read the HDPA Bylaws and become familiar with them
9. Memorize the HDPA Mission
Do any time in the next 6 months:
1. Develop resources for HDPA such as new donors, new members, new Board candidates, new sponsors, new event suggestions, new dog park information and research, new City or County contacts, etc.
10. Support HDPA financially by making a financial donation within your means.
11. Review the HDPA Board Application documents in Huddle and submit in 6 months to apply for Board position.
12. Visit 5 different dog parks listed on our map and write a short paragraph about your impression of each one and submit with application.
You will also need to do all of these items to keep in touch and stay informed:
Sign up to get the Dog Park Newsletter:
http://houstondogpark.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=1b0f81892aa52d38fdde49c4e&id=3aad578b38
Fan us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/hdpaFB
See Park Photos on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hdpa/
Join the Dog Park Lover's Meetup Group: http://www.meetup.com/houston-dog-parkBe sure to notify HDPA initially when you decide to persue the challenge to join the HDPA Board by becoming an intern. The next 6 months will go by very fast. Before you know it you will enjoy the benefits of being on the Board of HDPA.
If you have any questions at all please feel free to ask me by email tiffany@houstondogpark.org or cell phone 281-658-9661.
Tiffany Moore
HDPA President and Board ChairThe Houston Dog Park Association is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded in 1998. The purpose of HDPA is establishing and supporting a network of off-leash dog parks in greater Houston and the surrounding communities.
HDPA's MISSION:
HDPA is dedicated to educating all people as to the responsibilities and benefits of pet ownership and supporting the development of off-leash dog parks as environmentally compatible areas for enjoyment and recreation.
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Through your donations, the HDPA is able to continue our educational, advisory, and support efforts at local dog-related events and on our web site. HDPA will also use donations to fund dog parks, improve dog parks, and support our operations. While your financial contribution is important to us, your volunteer efforts as “a working member” are invaluable. Join us and help your dog have the time of its life.
We have a great team started and need a few good dedicated dog park lovers! If you would like to interview for a Board position or Committee Chair position that is open, please email info@houstondogpark.org
or call Tiffany Moore at 281-658-9661
A few of the awesome Executive Directors and Committee Members of HDPA
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the petition to help get a new dog park
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Join us, Contact us :
info@houstondogpark.org