Founder of Pet Peeves Janine Dion Named
Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer for 2006

Woodbury, NY—December 2006 - Janine Dion, a passionate supporter of people and pets alike, has been named Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer for her efforts on behalf of Pet Peeves, the not-for-profit animal advocacy organization she founded four years ago. She was presented with the award on Philanthropy Day 2006 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

“We are thrilled that Janine has been given this honor,” says Pet Peeves’ Board Member Laurie Bloom. “She has worked tirelessly to raise funds on behalf of abused, neglected and homeless animals, acting as an inspiration to all of us on the Board with her unfailing energy and commitment.”

Pet Peeves’ annual gala, “Furry Tails Can Come True,” held at the Crest Hollow Country Club, raised more than $100,000 from corporate and individual sponsors in September 2006.  Because of this, grants totaling more than $72,000 were issued to no-kill shelters, rescue groups and humane and pet therapy programs, including All About Spay Neuter, For Our Friends, Glen Cove Animal Lover’s League, Kent Animal Rescue, LI Cat Project, Last Hope, and two LI-based Pet Therapy programs sponsored by Family Residence Essential Enterprise (FREE) and United Cerebral Palsy (UCP).

Ms. Dion, who has a 23 year history with Crest Hollow Country Club leading up to her current position as Sales and Marketing Director, has used her experience as Event Manager to assist the numerous non-profits she hosts at Crest Hollow with fundraising ideas. In 2003, she was presented with the Woman of Distinction Award and was named LI Elite’s Mentor of the Year for her noteworthy participation in the LI Mentoring Program. She was named one of Long Island Business News’ Top 50 Women in 2004, and was given the Leadership Award by the MS Society. For her dedication to saving four-legged and winged creatures, she was recently honored by the Animal Lovers League of Glen Cove.