Members of the NASCAR® Community and other professionals offer their leadership to Humane Society of Iredell

A Humane Society Shelter in Iredell is a goal of this group

The nominating committee of the Humane Society of Iredell is pleased to announce the candidates for the upcoming year (2008-2009). Many of the people nominated were involved in the capital campaign that resulted in the construction of the Humane Society of Catawba No-Kill Animal Shelter and SNIP Regional Spay-Neuter Clinic in Hickory. One of the goals of this group is to build a shelter in Iredell County and to decrease the euthanasia rate. They plan to expand the usage of area low cost spay/neuter programs and seek ways to increase adoptions of animals. They also plan to hire an executive director to oversee daily operations with no cost to the Humane Society the 1st year.

Listed below are the nominees:

Kevin Donaldson--- President
Kevin is a partner with the Mooresville law firm Jones, Childers, McLurkin, & Donaldson, PLLC. and has an interest in animal related law.

Lee Smith--- Vice-President
Lee is the mother of NASCAR® driver Regan Smith and President of RL Smith Inc.

Krissie Newman—Secretary
Krissie is the wife of NASCAR® driver Ryan Newman. Krissie was a major driving force behind the Humane Society of Catawba County no-kill Animal Shelter.

Cindy Marlow—Treasurer
Cindy has held the position of treasurer of the Humane Society of Iredell for the past two years and is an expert in budget accounting.

Greta Ray—Director of Public Relations
Greta is the daughter of NC House of Representative Karen Ray and has always had an interest in animal welfare.

Kelley Earnhardt Elledge
Kelley is the sister to NASCAR® driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Vice President and General Manager of his company, JR Motorsports. 
 
Rosalie De Fini
Rosalie is the Executive Director of the Ryan Newman Foundation. Rosalie is the former Executive Director of the Humane Society of Catawba County (HSCC) and served as the chair of the Building Committee for their multi-purpose facility that opened December 2007.

John Kindley
John is the owner of Equity Commercial Properties in Mooresville, NC.

Honorable Kim Taylor
Judge Kimberly Taylor is a Resident Superior Court Judge, 22nd Judicial District, Sixth Division of North Carolina.

The official voting for these candidates will. be at the annual meeting on Thursday, April 10th 7 PM at Shepherds Fire Dept, 2014 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville, NC. In order to be eligible to vote membership dues must be in the hands of the treasurer by March 30th.

Rosalie De Fini will present a program on the Humane Society of Catawba’s shelter at this meeting.
Directions to meeting: From I-77 Northbound, take Exit 33 to the right. This puts you on Hwy 21 North that crosses over Hwy 150. After approximately 7 miles, the Fire Hall will be on the left. Enter through the doors with the twin coach lights. OR… 
From I-77 North and South bound, take Exit 42 to the right. This is Hwy 115/21. Counting the light at the truck stop as #1, the second light is at Gabriel Estates. AFTER this light Hwy 115 and Hwy 21 split. Veer to the right onto Hwy 21 and the Fire Hall is on the right. OR…
From Hwy 150 Eastbound, pass Randy Marion Chevrolet, go UNDER the bridge and turn right onto Hwy 21. You will see the fire hall after approximately 3 miles. 
From Hwy 150 Westbound, turn RIGHT onto Hwy 21 across from Aldi’s.

For more information on joining or information regarding the meeting please go to www.iredellhumane.org or call 704.871.2594 and leave a message.