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Quinte Humane Society. rizz PHOTO welcomed Lawrie to the team as the interim executive director while the search for a permanent appointment is underway. “The executive director is very important to the work of the hu- mane a in that they work THE COMMUNITY PRESS Marilyn Lawrie has been named the interim executive director for the employment with The Quinte Ballet School of Canada, the Bel- leville Downtown Improvement Area, the Quinte Symphony and the Quinte Arts Council as well as Loyalist College. “We are delighted to have Mari- to realize the vision, mission and objectives set for the organiza- tion,” explained Quinte Humane Society board of directors’ chair- person penn! pee “Theyare ofth working in community organiza- tions to the Quinte Humane Soci- ety,’ said Endicott. “Our campaign to build anew community and re- gional animal care centre is well underway and Marilyn’s interim tion and ensure pe that daily opera- leadership will letus continue our ise th itical fund ments of the animals i in care, are for the new building.” the vital work of the shelter: and that the organization is respond- ing ina positive way to the service The Quinte Humane Society continues its search { fora ey, a8 to raise the funds to build anew needs of th and regional animal Currently working as the gen-_ carecentretoserve allof Hastings ~ eral manager/digital media man- and Prince Edward counties. ager for Stirling Festival Theatre, “QHS will be looking for a self- Lawrie will be working halftime starter who welcomes challenges for Quinte ‘while ho gainsi isfactic the organization continues with the recruitment efforts for a per- in supporting animals in need,” said Endicott. “The individual manent executive airector. will be able to develop strong Lawrie is a well mem- our various ber of the Quinte community.In stakeholders and be a positive the past, she] has held a number of ib dor for th izati an The executive di will bring positions ugh the Quinte st i d region. Lawrie brings experience d i and knowledge from previous _ business and management.”