| GENERAL FACTS ABOUT SCTD | |
| LOCATION: | Brevard County, Florida, the home of NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center; 78-mile county from north to south that is east of Orlando, and halfway between Jacksonville and Miami |
| INCORPORATED: | 1992 |
| STATUS: | 501 (c)(3), tax-exempt organization registered in Florida |
| BOARD: | 10 elected from active membership; consists of 5 officers and 5 or more at-large directors |
| MEMBERSHIP: | 57 members |
| REGISTERED DOGS: | 71 |
| # OF DOG BREEDS: | 23 pure breds, plus several mixed breeds |
| NEWSLETTER: | Paw Prints (4-8 publications/year) |
| SERVICES: | Group visits to social service, healthcare, and special education facilities in Brevard County, Florida; private visits, special events, speaking engagements |
| NATIONAL: | Therapy Dogs Inc. is the national organization through which all SCTD handler-dog teams are tested and registered |
| INSURANCE: | Commercial general liability insurance provided by Therapy Dogs Inc. |
| DRESS CODE: | Yes, as specified in SCTD Standing Rules |
Space Coast Therapy Dogs, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established in 1992 by a small group of dedicated handlers and therapy dogs. Our membership has grown throughout the years along with the needs of Brevard County. Our members register thousands of volunteer hours each year. We visit approximately 23 facilities on a monthly schedule and numerous special events by invitation.
Our organization is comprised of compassionate and caring dog owners who realize the benefits of sharing their “special friends.” Each therapy dog team has experienced a special moment on a visit when they realize the impact they have made in someone’s life.
SCTD relies on donations and membership dues to continue our work. We appreciate all donations received.
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE | |
| 2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS | |
| PRESIDENT: | Joan Anderson |
| 1st VICE-PRESIDENT: | Audrey Alesio |
| 2nd VICE-PRESIDENT: | Frank DiResta |
| SECRETARY: | Dottie Bradt |
| TREASURER: | Sharon Crockett |
| DIRECTORS: |
Kathy Nilan Rosann White Rob Twitty Thom Daignault Diane Reinhold |
