Around Steiner
Pets in the Park was a huge success! The event offered the Steiner Ranch community an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon outdoors while spending time with furry loved ones! Twenty four local businesses participated in Pets in the Park on June 2nd which included a wide variety of fun activities for kids, adults and their four-legged friends alike. Live music, pizza, frozen treats, and a scavenger hunt were among the amenities for the two legged community members. An obstacle course, ice pool, treats, and lots of water dishes were out for the canines in attendance. One of the primary goals of the event was to raise awareness of the mission of the Austin Animal Center while raising funds to support these efforts. During the event individuals generously offered pet supplies and monetary donations, while local businesses and non-profit organizations supplied gift baskets that were auctioned off to raise money for the center. The event raised over $1200, directly benefiting the Austin Animal Center! Kimberly Hart of the Austin Animal Center was "amazed and highly impressed”. She stated, “What these young fifth graders have done has never been done for us by anyone!" The event was conceived, organized and hosted by Girl Scout Troop 2375. The Scout Troop members Madelyn Howe, Ashley Levy, Maggie McElmurry and Jonna Poursepanj earned the highly regarded Girl Scout Bronze Star Award for generating this community service. Lake Austin Service Unit Director Sarah Doolittle presided at the ceremony with words of praise for these future leaders. By day’s end, numerous community members and businesses were eager to sign up for the next event. Truly a good time was had by all – and for a great cause!! Donna Poursepanj, Troop 2375 Bronze Star Award Project Leader
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Ranch Record - July 2013
From Left to Right: Jonna Poursepanj, Madelyn Howe, Kimberly Hart (AAC Program Ma nger), Maggie McElmurry, and Ashley Levy
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