We are pleased to announce that following a nationwide search, Paula Del Giudice has been named the new Little Bit Executive Director. Paula started with us on May 1. 

 

Paula has been an executive director for more than 10 years at two previous organizations: The Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Seattle Guild.  Paula has also served as a center director of a four-state regional office of the National Wildlife Federation.  She brings a wealth of proven success in fund development and operational management. 

In addition, volunteerism is an important part of her life, starting at a young age and continuing today with several other nonprofit organizations. She has a degree in Business Administration and a Master's Degree in Education. Paula believes in the adage, "plan for what is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small."  

You can send a welcome email to  [email protected] or stop by and say hello when you visit next.  

 

We are grateful for your continued support of Little Bit! 

Volunteers often find themselves with moments of "down time" as they wait for classes to start. There are so many ways at Little Bit to keep busy and help with the mission. If you're unsure what tasks you can be working on, please take a look at the "Miscellaneous Tasks" binder in the Tack Barn or ask a staff member. Every 'little bit' helps!! 

This month's focus is on cleaning tack, including b ridles, l eather western and english saddles, l eather girths, and h alters. 

Supplies such as rags, sponges,

and leather cleaner can be found in the white cupboard in the tack barn. 

CLEANING:

Leather items:

* Fill a small bucket with warm water.
* Dip a sponge or rag in the water and wring it out nearly dry.
* Rub it over the leather to remove dust, dirt and sweat.
* Wipe off excess water left on the leather with a dry rag.
* Use leather cleaner: Please follow the directions on the container.
* Use dry towel to wipe the cleaner off when done.

Bridles:

* See above for cleaning instructions.
* Clean only the leather parts of the bridle- Do not clean the rainbow reins.
* After the leather is cleaned, wipe the bit off with a wet sponge (DO NOT USE SOAP!) Remove all caked on saliva, carrots, hay and green slime from the bit.
* Hang bridle back up under the appropriate horse's name.
* Please use the bridle cleaning sheet on the white cabinet to indicate which bridle was cleaned and when.

Non-leather saddle, girths, and misc. equipment: 

* Use a dry, soft brush or rag to wipe down wintec saddle
* Use a damp rag or sponge to wipe girth off. Do not leave excess water on girths.   

When you're done, be sure to mark the appropriate equipment as 'completed' on the tracking sheet taped on the white cupboard in the tack barn.