11th Annual Volunteer of the Year Award - 2015
Our Winner Is
Marilyn Goodreau - Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals
Top Left: Service Chair Anita Chandler (R) presents the 2015 Volunteer of the Year Award to Marilyn Goodreau in May 2015.
Learn more about MSSPA at: https://www.msspa.org/
Here's what you should know about the 2015 Volunteer of the year!
Marilyn was nominated by the MSSPA based on her 40+ years of service to the organization. The MSSPA was founded in 1872 to provide care for horses retired from pulling fire engines and street cars. Currently it is New England's largest equine shelter, rehabilitating abused horses, finding homes for them when possible, and caring permanently for any that can't be adopted. The Society also fosters cats until permanent homes can be found. Go to www.msspa.org/ to learn more about their work.
Marilyn currently serves as President of the organization and Chairperson of the Board of Directors. She also oversees the adoption program and mentors horse owners on proper care. She has been an active animal welfare advocate, working to improve Maine animal welfare laws and their enforcement, and served as farm manager performing every job needing to be done for many years. Altrusa salutes Marilyn for her dedication and volunteer ethic!
The mission of the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals is to protect the health and welfare of neglected and abused equines.
Originally formed in 1872 to protect the horses who pulled Portland’s streetcars and fire engines, the Society now provides shelter services, has access to veterinary medical care, and maintains dozens of equines on its farm facilities. The Society uses its resources to provide direct care to animals who have suffered abuse. The Society promotes humane treatment, training, and use of animals through education and hands-on experiences. It collaborates with other animal-serving agencies to maximize the resources of all.
Marilyn was nominated by the MSSPA based on her 40+ years of service to the organization. The MSSPA was founded in 1872 to provide care for horses retired from pulling fire engines and street cars. Currently it is New England's largest equine shelter, rehabilitating abused horses, finding homes for them when possible, and caring permanently for any that can't be adopted. The Society also fosters cats until permanent homes can be found. Go to www.msspa.org/ to learn more about their work.
Marilyn currently serves as President of the organization and Chairperson of the Board of Directors. She also oversees the adoption program and mentors horse owners on proper care. She has been an active animal welfare advocate, working to improve Maine animal welfare laws and their enforcement, and served as farm manager performing every job needing to be done for many years. Altrusa salutes Marilyn for her dedication and volunteer ethic!
The mission of the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals is to protect the health and welfare of neglected and abused equines.
Originally formed in 1872 to protect the horses who pulled Portland’s streetcars and fire engines, the Society now provides shelter services, has access to veterinary medical care, and maintains dozens of equines on its farm facilities. The Society uses its resources to provide direct care to animals who have suffered abuse. The Society promotes humane treatment, training, and use of animals through education and hands-on experiences. It collaborates with other animal-serving agencies to maximize the resources of all.