IRO (Island Rescue Organization)

[La Boogarta]

Hahahhahahaha....Thank you, Lema for the quesadillas. Last-minute surprise.

[La Boogarta]

1] 0ptimusPrim3
2] Zhero_ID
3] Silvermist
4] lyledu
5] Dingo_spike
6] Marknicho
7] Smalltime Guppy
8] Aiza
9] gamemaster
10] Hydrozam
11] BlueBubble
12] Iceman888
13]Badme
14]jofre45
15] bullybreedlover
16] calor
17] lamanggz
18] cultstatus
19] artilla
20] joke3x
21] Gills
22] karwren
23] La Boogarta

[La Boogarta]

[bullybreedlover]

IRO MISSION STATEMENT AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

The mission of IRO, Island Rescue Organization Inc. (hereinafter “IRO”) shall be:

Section 1. To promote responsible ownership and humane treatment of all animals through cooperation, outreach, and education.
Section 2. To promote a symbiotic relationship between animals and humans pursuant to the laws of the Philippines.
Section 3. To advocate the development and enforcement of humane and effective animal welfare laws.
Section 4. To rescue abused, abandoned, neglected, and tortured animals.
Section 5. To provide a healthy, loving, truly no-kill sanctuary for these animals.
Section 6. To promote fostering of these animals while waiting for adoptions.
Section 7. To promote adoptions of these animals in loving, forever homes.

MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Qualification for Membership - Any person who supports IRO's mission can be a member of the organization as long as the person is directly or indirectly supporting and volunteering for the welfare of IRO's animals.


Section 2. Rights of Members – A member shall have the following rights:


(a.) To exercise the right to vote on all matters relating to the affairs of the organization.
(b.) To be eligible to any elective or appointive office of the organization.
(c.) To participate in all deliberations/meetings of the association.
(d.) To examine all the records or books of the organization during an arranged time with the Secretary.


Section 3. Duties and Responsibilities of the Members – A member shall have the following duties and responsibilities:


(a.) To obey and comply with the bylaws, rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the organization from time to time.
(b.) To attend all meetings of the organization.
(c.) To directly or indirectly support the goals of the organization. An example of direct support would be volunteering in one of the organization's committees. An example of indirect support would be as a monthly financial donor of the organization.
(d.) There are no membership dues to join the organization.


IRO COMMITTEES:


1. Education Committee: Going to the public and private schools to educate the young people on responsible pet ownership and humane treatment of animals; to organize informational workshops dealing with pet issues, i.e. health and diet issues, proper care of your pets, behavioral issues of your pets, etc.


2. Rescue/Enforcement/Adoption Committee: Developing a campaign to rescue abandoned, tortured, or abused animals; assisting in the enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act and the Rabies Act of the Philippines; developing a foster program to provide temporary housing for these animals; developing an adoption program so that companion animals find forever homes.


3. Fund-raising Committee: Developing fund-raising activities in the community to raise funds for IRO and the future rescue center/sanctuary site; develop an emergency fund to assist low income families provide emergency medical care for their companion animals;


4. PR/Promotions: Developing a PR campaign to spread the word about IRO; handling the PR of the future educational and fund-raising activites; developing promotions materials like t-shirts, bags, etc. for IRO.


5. Volunteer Committee: Developing a campaign to recruit members and volunteers for IRO activities; handling the orientation of new members; in the future, managing the volunteers for the IRO rescue center/sanctuary.



IF INTERESTED IN JOINING IRO PLEASE E-MAIL helpiro@gmail.com to receive a membership form or PM 0ptimusPrim3.

[calor]

thanks for attending the meeting everyone! hope to see you all in the upcoming activities! lets invite more people to help and join IRO! =)

[lyledu]

good evening IRO.. just wanna share a video..
Pedigree Dogs Exposed (200 - TV Shack

[ititub]

[QUOTE=La Boogarta;6892268]1] 0ptimusPrim3
2] Zhero_ID
3] Silvermist
4] lyledu
5] Dingo_spike
6] Marknicho
7] Smalltime Guppy
8] Aiza
9] gamemaster
10] Hydrozam
11] BlueBubble
12] Iceman888
13]Badme
14]jofre45
15] bullybreedlover
16] calor
17] lamanggz
18] cultstatus
19] artilla
20] joke3x
21] Gills
22] karwren
23] La Boogarta
24] ititub

[richmack27]

up up up up up

[dingo spike]

It was fun meeting everyone. Looking forward for more meetings with all of you guys.
Thank you Tita Nena, Biggie, Enzo and Calor for everything.

For all those who opt to join the Education and Rescue Commitee, we will soon have
a meeting once all the contact numbers are provided. See you soon, maybe this week.

[La Boogarta]

@dingo spike
Nice meeting you too, Mr. VP!

Will be out of town tomorrow, but will try to come back to Cebu for any IRO meetings.

@ititub
Heyyyyyy...sorry I wasn't able to print your username.

@calor
Carolina!!! Do you have the guest list from yesterday? We've been going nuts trying to look for it.

--B.T.