AARF Board Members

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 Suzie Donahue -  President /AARF Shelter Co - Manager

Suzie was a  Program Manager for a US based financial forms printing company before she with her husband Steve, retired to Anguilla in September of 2001.  She has a BS degree in History and Political Science from Georgia Southwestern University. Suzie successfully chairs AARF•s• continuing spay/neuter program  & has previously served as AARF's secretary for 3 years and was also a member at large for one term.   Suzie is actively involved in fund raising projects for AARF, monitors a feral cat colony at one of our local resorts, feeds and traps feral dogs and cats and volunteers weekly at the AARF Shelter. Suzie has adopted several stray cats and a chocolate Lab Nora.  

Gayle Gurvey - Vice President - Fundraising Chairman 

 Gayle has been a long time supporter and volunteer for AARF and we have been grateful for her expertise with our fundraising projects both bingo and the yard sale. She has also helped with adoptions, membership drives and our booths at Soroptomist and ABC Fairs. This is Gayle's third year as a member of the Executive Board. She lives on Anguilla with her German Shepherd Zuri & Golden Retriever Chloe.

Kimberly Fleming - Recording Secretary -  

 

Jacqueline A. Pascher  - Treasurer

Jackie is originally from Atlanta, Georgia and moved to Anguilla in 1992 from Washington D.C. where she was a Regional Director of Marketing for Doubletree Hotels.  She started a villa rental and real estate agency Island Dream Properties on the island several years ago and is an active member of AARF.  Previously known as a "cat person" she has discovered the joy of owning dogs and currently has 3 dogs and 1 cat. Jackie has served on the AARF Board as Elected Ordinary Member for two terms, was the Membership Chairman for a year and has served as Treasurer since 2006. 


 

Maggie Mitchell - Policies and Procedures

Maggie joined the Board of AARF at the August 2007 Annual General Meeting.   She was originally from England, but migrated to the West Indies in 1971, originally to St Kitts.  She moved to Anguilla in 1976 when her husband,  Don, became magistrate, and then became his office manager when he went into private practice in 1980. They have 5 AARF dogs and Don has 3 peacocks and 10 land turtles.  Maggie has a BA from University College London in English.

Sally Baumwell - Membership /Volunteer Chairman & AARF Shelter Co-Manager  

Mark Baumwell - Communications Chairman

Karen Pearson - Adoption Chairman

Penny Hope - Ross - Education Chairman

Joseph N. Payne (M.B.E., C.P.M., J.P) is a Member and Trustee of AARF.

Mr. Payne has served as Chairman & Director of National Bank of Anguilla.   He was a career police officer in the Leeward Islands for 35 years and served as Commissioner of Police in Anguilla from 1976 to 1990.  He is Past Chairman of the Public Service Commission of Anguilla, Past Chairman of the East End Health Committee, Past President of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew ( Anguilla ), representative to the Anglican Synod and member of the Anglican Choir.  He was listed in Who's Who in the World in 1996.  Mr. Payne's extensive experience brings great strength to AARF and the long term goal of improving the quality of life for Animals in Anguilla .  

Patrick Vanterpool (DVM) is a Founding Member and  Past President of AARF.

Dr. Vanterpool is the Country Veterinarian in Anguilla and owner of Morlens Veterinary Hospital . He is a graduate of Tuskegee University in Alabama where he attained his DVM and also a BS degree in Animal Science.  Dr. Vanterpool has been instrumental in the support of animals since his return to Anguilla over 15 years ago.  His clinic provides shelter and care to all the stray animals of AARF.  As the Country Veterinarian, Dr. Vanterpool has spearheaded revised legislation to deal with Animal Care and Control issues in Anguilla .