Moose Jaw Humane Society searching for new Executive Director
The Moose Jaw Humane Society is on the hunt for a new Executive Director to run the facility. This was revealed at the organization’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, July 26.
The Humane Society’s board of directors say following the resignation of their long-time executive director, Kristyn McEwen in February, the organization is looking for someone to oversee the day to day operations of the shelter. “It has been a year of changes for us. There have been some significant changes like: our long time executive director resigned in February. She (Kristyn McEwen) dedicated 10 years to the Humane Society and has done some great work that we are grateful for,” said Tanya Morland, president of the Moose Humane Society Board of Directors. “We are now on the hunt for a new executive director. That was on hold until we got a look at where we are financially and now we’re moving ahead in finding someone to fill that post. Our new executive director will be pivotal in the process to make some changes and policies we want to implement.”
In addition to finding a new director, Morland says the Humane Society is also looking to relocate because the current shelter is deteriorating. “One of the other things we want to focus on going forward is relocating to a new building. That has been something we’ve wanted to do for many years, but we really want to put more focus on that moving forward in our plans. Our current building is worsening, and we need a new space to house the animals and so our staff can have a better work environment,” she said. “Overall, we’re going to be looking at how we can do things differently that will be in the best interest of the organization on a whole with a strategic goal in mind; looking at also fundraising and other initiatives.” The Humane Society is also welcoming persons who wish to join the board or become members. “We have some new board members that were nominated and voted in at this year’s meeting. We still have open positions so if there’s interest to sit on our board, persons can contact the shelter and they will get in touch with the board of directors. Members also are always welcome.”