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NYC AAZK Meeting Minutes: September 22, 2017 – Congo Movie Theatre, Bronx Zoo
In attendance: Gabrielle Rosato, Jessica Chin, Brent Atkinson, Joe Borsellino, Omara Aviles, Joe Nappi Carolyn Rezckalla, Guests: Sol (FOZ) + Guest, Leanne National Zoo Keeper Week: - Thank you to all the keepers and staff that helped out to make this event a success! - New Social Media glasses utilized to present keeper stories, great reception - Silent Auction in new location in Schiff Hall made approximately $1000 for the chapter Bowling for Rhinos: - $2,500 profit for the event - Our overhead is eating into a lot of our profits. New ideas for next year? New location? - Extra Special thanks to Amy for stepping in to head Bowling for Rhinos after Taylor left WCS - Thank you to Sarah, and all the volunteers that helped out the night of the event! Hurricane Relief Movie Night Fundraiser: - $300 raised, which will be donated to AZA’s Hurricane Harvey & Irma Employee Relief Fud - This money will help out zoo staff affected by the hurricanes in Texas and Florida - Thank you to all who came out to the movie night and helped raise money! Upcoming Events: Thursday October 12: Beach Clean-up - Orchard Beach. Planning being coordinated by Lauren Del Grosso Thursday October 19: Croctoberfest - Gunhill Brewery. Planning being coordinated by Reptile Department Monday November 13: Alamo Drafthouse Movie Night (tentative date) - Movie selection to be voted on (need to pick a movie already out on DVD to keep the cost down) - 26 seat theatre will be rented out exclusively for AAZK December: AAZK Executive Team Elections - We have several positions opening up this year. Think about running! Our team will guide you! - We will need a new treasurer and secretary this upcoming year 2017 Donations to Date: - $300 to Trees for You and Me reforestation campaign - $300 to AZA Hurricane Relief Fund - $360 to the Foundation for the Conservation of Salamanders - $500 to WCS Pakistan Program - $2,565 Bowling for Rhinos Fund
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