The document outlines a community project led by students to raise awareness and support for Homeward Bound K-9's through fundraising activities like a silent auction. They gathered donations and created educational materials to inform the community about responsible pet ownership and the importance of spaying and neutering pets. The project also aimed to apply academic knowledge to real-world scenarios, ultimately benefiting both the organization and local citizens.

1. Spring Semester 2010AAS Math E.M.P.A.C.T.S. ProjectBarbara Rademacher, Instructor Julie FergusonSara BoughPutting Our Best Paw Forward for Homeward Bound K-9’s

2. Projects like this will reach many people and they will tell others, and those people will share the information with their children. In the years to come the community will be educated about the need for spaying and neutering pets and how to properly care for them.

3. We plan to gather raw materials and raise monetary means through fundraising.Placement of paw-print canisters in various places to collect needed materials.Easter basket silent auction.Flyers to get the word out.

4. And that we did

5. Homes needed…

6. Our overall goal is to benefit Homeward Bound K-9’s. Through experience and research we hope to gain a new perspective on pet ownership and spread our knowledge with all we encounter. Academically we want to take the information we learn in class and apply it to do more community projects in the future.

7. In addition to our efforts to benefit Homeward Bound K-9’s we also worked towards having a positive impact on our community by:Educating local citizens, NWACC students and faculty, and co-workers of the need of donations for groups like HWBK-9’s with flyersInformation from www.homewardboundk9s.com to encourage proper treatment of dogs and what each person can do to help.Still looking for a home….

8. Silent Auction Data Types- Fund Raising EffortsAt the Walmart Apparel Layout, a silent auction was held.1- Girl’s Easter Basket-Donated by the Packaging Team= 35.001- Boy’s Easter Basket-Donated by the Packaging Team= 27.001- Chocolate Lover’s Basket-Donated by the Packaging Team= 30.001-Lady’s Basket-Donated by the Packaging Team= 30.001-Spa Bag=Donated by Crescent Hotel and Spa= 50.001 Night with Couple massage =Donated by Crescent Hotel and Spa= 250.001-Lady’s Oil Basket=Private Donation= 27.002-Bunnie Cakes=Donated by Julie and Sara= 41.001-donation from a pet lover= 10.001-donation from a pet lover= 50.00 Complete given to Homeward bound k-9’s = 550.00

9. Data

10. Donations

11. Donations

12. NWACC

13. We collected needed information via e-mail and personal communication with Stacie Kiggins,President of HWBK9’sWe also collected needed information via e-mail and personal communication with Julie Jarett, Vice President of HWBK9’sBar charts express the data giving a visible representation on the cost of upkeep for HWBK-9’s.By plotting NWACC , HWBK-9’s(Garfield), and I-540 exit for Bentonville/Rodgers with Google earth produced directions to HWBK-9’s from a central locationData Collection Methods

14. EmailCell phoneFlyersInternetIntranetGPS- Google EarthAdobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe IndesignCameraThe Tools for Our Project

15. Wal-Mart ethics and foundationWal-Mart season brand packing teamWal-Mart pet buyers and pet departmentJulie Jarret ()Stacie Kiggins- homewardboundk9s@yahoo.comNew York Dog Food CompanyBarbara Rademacher, Instructor – brademac@nwacc.eduMelissa Smith, Administrative Secretary Science and Mathematics- msmith@nwacc.eduMarvin Galloway, Dean of Science and Mathematics, Administrative Coordinator for the EAST/EMPACTS Program - mgallowa@nwacc.eduKimberly Owens –New Moon Spa and Salon 479-253-2879Jack Moyer Crescent Hotel and SpaContacts

16. 2/18 Initial Proposal Power PointVisit HWBK-9’s facility2/25 Go to East LabMake paw-print donation receptaclesMake Easter Baskets for silent auction3/4 Learn to apply Google Earth to projects3/18 group work time for projectTentative Time Line

17. Improved communication skillsThe many aspects of team workReal world application of mathematicsOrganizational skillsThe rewards of lending a hand to the communitySkills Gained

18. We put our best into this project and got amazing outcomes!Outcomes / Results

19. Crafty paw-print bins were made and distributed to collect raw goods

20. The flyers were placed on NWACC campus, at Wal-Mart home office, and at the Crescent Hotel and Spa to let the community know of Homeward Bound K’9’s existence and their needsFlyers were made and distributed

21. Easter Baskets were put together for the silent auction

22. Julie made awesome Easter bunny cakes for the silent auction

23. The silent auction was a success!

24. People were kind and filled the canisters with dog bedding, toys and necessities

25. A beautiful day to reach out to the community!

26. Handing over the goodshttp://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-428303?ref=email

27. I foresee a dog wash for the Good Shepard Animal Shelter in Eureka Springs, AR by the therapist at New Moon SpaI am sure Julie will keep helping those in need by holding silent auctionsMoving forward…

28. Wal-Mart ethics and foundationWal-Mart season brand packing teamWal-Mart pet buyers and pet departmentJulie Jarret ()Stacie Kiggins- homewardboundk9s@yahoo.comNew York Dog Food CompanyBarbara Rademacher, Instructor – brademac@nwacc.eduMelissa Smith, Administrative Secretary Science and Mathematics- msmith@nwacc.eduMarvin Galloway, Dean of Science and Mathematics, Administrative Coordinator for the EAST/EMPACTS Program - mgallowa@nwacc.eduKimberly Owens –New Moon Spa and Salon 479-253-2879Jack Moyer Crescent Hotel and SpaReferences