{"id":9631,"date":"2015-10-02T10:00:31","date_gmt":"2015-10-02T15:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/?p=9631"},"modified":"2015-10-01T23:17:45","modified_gmt":"2015-10-02T04:17:45","slug":"hsomc-fundraises-with-annual-ties-tails-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/index.php\/2015\/10\/hsomc-fundraises-with-annual-ties-tails-gala\/","title":{"rendered":"HSoMC fundraises with annual Ties &#038; Tails Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When the Humane Society of Midland County (HSoMC) took over Midland County&#8217;s animal control in 2011, their main goal was to improve the lives of Midland\u2019s animals inside and out of the shelter. This was spearheaded by the implementation of an anti-euthanasia policy and placed an emphasis on spaying and neutering stray animals.<\/p>\n<p>Because the HSoMC is a non-profit organization, it relies on fundraising to keep the shelter in operation and outreach funds in order to find homes for animals. The Ties &amp; Tails Gala, which will be held this year on Oct. 17, is the Humane Society\u2019s biggest fundraiser.<\/p>\n<p>Erica Pi\u00f1a, Director of Events and Marketing for the HSoMC, is the director for this year\u2019s gala. Since the gala is soon approaching, Pi\u00f1a is currently organizing volunteers and pulling together details to ensure that the gala goes smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am trying to raise over $100,000 to keep the shelter going and cover our medical costs for our rescue family,\u201d Pi\u00f1a said in an email interview. \u201cEighty-five percent of my time is meeting with the head of corporations we have here in Midland to ask for sponsorships; so far we have DOW, Xalt Energy, Tri Star Bank, Great Lakes Pet Emergency, and many more in.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pi\u00f1a herself has been an active member of the Humane Society\u00a0for years. She adopted a kitten named Chevy in Washington, D.C. and volunteered while growing up. Apart from the gala, Pi\u00f1a is in charge of managing other fundraising events for the HSoMC.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have monthly events I put on and promote,\u201d Pi\u00f1a said. \u201cI am also helping with the social media and press. I am building community relationships and partnerships every day and open to many more opportunities to expand our shelter.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The honorary chairs of the Ties &amp; Tails Gala are Paula Tolliver and Jim Fitterling. Tolliver is Corporate Vice President of Business Services and CIO for Dow Chemical, and Fitterling is the Vice Chairman of Business Operations for Dow Chemical. This will be the fourth year in a row for Tolliver and Fitterling acting as honorary chairs out of the five years the gala has been put on. Tolliver and Fitterling&#8217;s role is to help plan the event and improve it from year to year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe objective is to put on a great event that people (and their pets) can enjoy and that brings people back every year,\u201d Tolliver said in an email interview. \u201cAnd of course the event must focus on raising as much money as possible to support the important goals of the Humane Society and support the operation of the shelter over the next year. Jim and I advise on fund raising ideas and help generate funds through our relationships in the community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Held at Dow Diamond, the gala allows attendees to be at a formal event while still interacting with members from the community and supporting the HSoMC.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI really enjoy the silent auction and live auctions where fantastic prizes are donated by people and businesses around the state of Michigan and are bid on by gala attendees,\u201d Tolliver said. \u201cMy favorite part of the evening is the \u2018pooch parade\u2019 where people attending the event introduce their pets to the audience. The evening is full of energy and fun and it makes you feel good that you are supporting a great cause \u2013 the Humane Society of Midland County.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pi\u00f1a and Tolliver shared that the gala will have a variety of new highlights, along with favorites from past years. This year\u2019s gala will feature music from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emptycanvaslive.com\/\">Empty Canvas<\/a>, a selfie area with the opportunity to share pictures on social media, a diamond surprise game, and activities for pet attendees as well.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for the gala are $84.99 and can be purchased <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/5th-annual-ties-tails-gala-2015-tickets-16848942641\">here<\/a>. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/hsomc.org\/\">this<\/a> website to find out more about the HSoMC, including adoptable pets and ways to donate and volunteer.<\/p>\n<p>By Maggie Schaller<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the Humane Society of Midland County (HSoMC) took over Midland County&#8217;s animal control in 2011, their main goal was to improve the lives of Midland\u2019s animals inside and out of the shelter. This was spearheaded by the implementation of an anti-euthanasia policy and placed an emphasis on spaying and neutering stray animals. 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