National DOES...
GPA National exists to assist individual Chapters by providing support, encouragement, and ideas. Whenever possible, GPA National provides financial support to Chapters in need via a series of grants.
GPA National supports and trusts Full Chapters to function under the Official GPA Policy, Procedures, and By-Laws. It also uses the same premise to entrust Full Chapters to operate with the Greyhounds' health and well-being at the forefront of daily operations. GPA National believes that each Chapter functions with this in mind, and stands behind each Chapter's commitment and collective experience to fulfill our Mission.
GPA National operates with the goal of fulfilling our Mission in a positive environment, both at the Chapter and National levels. It uses this same premise when dealing with the racing industry, and maintains an official policy of neutrality; and while acknowledging personal opinions do exist, has the expectation that when representing GPA in any official manner, a position of neutrality will prevail.
National does NOT...
GPA National does not operate with a wealth of financial resources, and therefore expects Full Chapters to incorporate ongoing fundraising efforts. It presumes that each Chapter accepts financial responsibility of its Greyhounds, but is prepared to assist when needed.
GPA National does not operate under a policing policy with its Chapters, and does not interfere with the daily operations of such. GPA National does not assume the debts of, or the liability for Chapter decisions regarding their Greyhounds, but will offer guidance and assistance whenever necessary to ensure that each Chapter is provided with the tools necessary to successfully accomplish our Mission.
GPA National does not condone any environment filled with negativity, pessimism, or disrespectful actions. It believes that volunteers donate their free time and efforts for the love of the Greyhound breed, and it believes that personal differences and opinions should be settled either personally or at the Chapter level.
National FAQs and Contacts
Greyhound Pets of America is a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation founded in 1987, and is the largest single non-profit Greyhound adoption group worldwide. Since opening its doors in 1987, Greyhound Pets of America Chapters have worked together to adopt over 80,000 Greyhounds into loving homes. From its earliest beginnings, GPA's history has been one filled with individuals willing to pioneer the idea of Greyhounds as pets. To read more about the history of Greyhound adoption, the early movement here in the United States (including the "birth" of GPA) and the people committed to educating the public on the incredible nature of the breed, click HERE.
GPA/National is comprised of 5 Officers, and a Board consisting of one representative from every Full Chapter.
Current GPA/National Officers are:
| Jim Shofstahl President Chapter: GPA-Northern California/California Greyhound Adoption |
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Tonya Beader Vice-President Chapter: GPA/Tampa Bay |
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Alane Shultz Corresponding Secretary Chapter: GPA/Springfield, MO |
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Dana Nutter Executive Secretary Chapter: GPA/Charleston, SC |
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Vicki Phanco Treasurer Chapter: GPA/Springfield, MO |