MONROE - The Green County Humane Society finished 2007 in the black.
Treasurer Paul Barrett reported to the humane society board Wednesday that the shelter finished 2007 with a profit of more than $27,000 with about $1,000 to $1,500 in December bills expected to come before a final, official amount of profit can be given.
Between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2007, the humane society took in more than $225,000, which includes about $100,000 from contributions, fundraising, grants, donations and money given to the shelter by Green County. The shelter also received more than $17,000 from dog adoptions.
In contrast, the shelter spent about $198,000 in 2007 with about $100,000 spent on payroll, which includes wages and taxes.
Barrett said the shelter was able to finish the year with a profit because it has the support of the public.
"I think people have seen positive things from the humane society, and they're willing to donate money to help," he said.
Barrett said people will continue to support the humane society if they believe the shelter is managing its money and has a plan for the future.
Board president Yvonne Schutte said the board was happy to see the shelter finish with such a large profit and attributed the success to keeping costs down throughout the year.
Board members said they don't want the public to think the shelter doesn't continue to need public support, however.
"January and February are still the hardest months," board member Tina Gilbert said. "We still need people to support us."
In other business, the board:
• Decided to send out the humane society newsletter every other month instead of quarterly. The board decided it would be easier for members to stay updated with activities if the newsletter was sent out more often.
• Discussed fundraiser ideas for 2008 but didn't make any final decisions.
• Learned the shelter will get two new doors to help lower heating bills.
Treasurer Paul Barrett reported to the humane society board Wednesday that the shelter finished 2007 with a profit of more than $27,000 with about $1,000 to $1,500 in December bills expected to come before a final, official amount of profit can be given.
Between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2007, the humane society took in more than $225,000, which includes about $100,000 from contributions, fundraising, grants, donations and money given to the shelter by Green County. The shelter also received more than $17,000 from dog adoptions.
In contrast, the shelter spent about $198,000 in 2007 with about $100,000 spent on payroll, which includes wages and taxes.
Barrett said the shelter was able to finish the year with a profit because it has the support of the public.
"I think people have seen positive things from the humane society, and they're willing to donate money to help," he said.
Barrett said people will continue to support the humane society if they believe the shelter is managing its money and has a plan for the future.
Board president Yvonne Schutte said the board was happy to see the shelter finish with such a large profit and attributed the success to keeping costs down throughout the year.
Board members said they don't want the public to think the shelter doesn't continue to need public support, however.
"January and February are still the hardest months," board member Tina Gilbert said. "We still need people to support us."
In other business, the board:
• Decided to send out the humane society newsletter every other month instead of quarterly. The board decided it would be easier for members to stay updated with activities if the newsletter was sent out more often.
• Discussed fundraiser ideas for 2008 but didn't make any final decisions.
• Learned the shelter will get two new doors to help lower heating bills.