Our Mission
- the organization would be run by a Board of Directors who would be elected periodically
- the organization should be run free from racing politics and
- the membership should have access to the organization’s financial statements.
The By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation were filed with the State of Michigan, and the Board was seated, in October 2000. GreytHounds of Eastern Michigan worked toward permanent non-profit status beginning in October 2000 and was granted permanent non-profit status in 2001. The founders also wanted clear-cut, written governing policies in addition to the by-laws required for incorporation.
To this date GreytHounds of Eastern Michigan still remains true to its roots. GEM is overseen by a Board of Directors. GEM remains neutral on the topic of greyhound racing. GEM welcomes any and all greyhound owners to join in the pursuit of its mission. GEM regularly reports its financial statements to the membership.
Our mission statement declares our purpose to …
Educate the public and raise awareness about the availability and suitability of retired racing Greyhounds as pets. Find loving and qualified homes for the Greyhounds entrusted to our care. Provide ongoing support to those who adopt Greyhounds from GEM or any other group, and Promote harmony and cooperation between ALL segments of the worldwide Greyhound community.
Finally, GEM offers more flexibility to potential adopters than many other adoption groups. GEM tries to consider each individual application on its own merits.
GEM Contacts
Main GEM Contact Information
Mailing Address:
GreytHounds of Eastern Michigan
P.O. Box 1204
Union Lake, MI 48387-1204
Phone Numbers:
Phone Number: (877) 436-3647 / (877) GEMDOGS
Lost / Found Dog Answering Service: (877) 567-8436 / (877)-LOSTGEM
PLEASE NOTE THE LOST DOG ANSWERING SERVICE IS ONLY FOR DOGS LOST IN MI
GEM’s Board of Directors

Email GEM’s board of directors at GEM Board
Brooke Stumpf – President
Scott Earl – Vice President
Jim Simmons – Secretary
Dan Pielach – Treasurer
Jennifer Earl – Trustee
Bob West – Trustee
Luanne Newman – Trustee


Standing Committee Contacts

HOME VISIT
Jim Simmons – Home Visit Coordinator
Helen Davanzo – Home Visit Mentor
Merrie West – Home Visit Mentor
ADOPTIONS
Cheryel Simmons – Application Coordinator
Carol Bakker – Foster Coordinator
Helen Davanzo – Adoptions Committee Member
GREYHOUND PROCUREMENT
Cheryel Simmons – Greyhound Procurement Coordinator
VOLUNTEER
Brooke Stumpf – Volunteer Coordinator
HOME VISIT PACKETS
Merrie West – Home Visit Packet Coordinator
NEWSLETTER
Jim Simmons – Newsletter Coordinator
GEM WEBMASTER
Andrew Jones

VETTING
Helen Davanzo – Vetting Coordinator
Katie Jones – Committee Member
CALENDAR
Dave Campbell – Calendar Coordinator
GUR TEAM
Jim Simmons – GUR Team Coordinator
Cheryel Simmons – Committee Member
GEM STORE
Merrie West – GEM Store Coordinator
ADOPTION PACKETS
Helen Davanzo – Adoption Packet Coordinator
PETFINDER WEBSITE
Jenny Heater – Petfinder Website Coordinator

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Last Updated:
July 18, 2016