For Immediate Release

November 14, 2011

For More Information:

Janet Winikoff, Director of Education (72) 388-3331 ext 18

Humane Society Appoints 2011-2012 Board of Directors

(Vero Beach, FL) – The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian RiverCounty (HSVB & IRC) has appointed its 2011-2012 Board of Directors. The announcement was made by HSVB & IRC Board member Cheryl Gerstner at the November 9^th Annual Meeting held at the shelter’s Adoption and Education Center.

New members to the 2011-2012 Board include Samuel F. Beach, Jr., Michelle Servos, Bill Frates, Jim Thompson, Sheila Marshall and Maria Whittle.

Board Officers are Jo Ann M. Becker, Secretary, Deborah Freed, 3^rd Vice President, Cheryl Gerstner, 2^nd Vice President, Bill Hudson, Treasurer, Frank “Fritz” Spitzmiller, President and Debbi Vickers, 1^st Vice President.

David K. Brower, Roger C. Haines, Cynthia Haskett, James “Mike” Molloy and Dick Pippert will also be serving on the Board.

Advisory Council members include Bob Neel and Susan Schuyler Smith.

The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and helping the animals of Indian River County.

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