Brenda Grammatico, President, Volunteer Coordinator, Sales Coordinator & Adoption Representative
Brenda with Nan McClary and Tyler Wood co-founded GAGR in November of 2002. Brenda adopted her first greyhound in March of 1994 and has had seven greyhounds grace her home and life since then. Emma, Elliott, Frankie and Izzy are the current hounds in residence. Brenda began volunteering in greyhound adoption in 1994 doing meet and greets and eventually transports and fostering. Please contact Brenda regarding volunteering opportunities.
You can reach Brenda at contact@greyhoundadopt.org or call
Toll Free: 585-474-7375.

Mary Jo Balsis, Vice President, Web Site Updates & Adoption Representative
For the past 10 years, Mary Jo has worked as a Web Designer. Mary Jo is now happily working for Nazareth College as the IT Business and Project Coordinator in the IT Department. She lives in Irondequoit with her husband, Loren, two step sons, Jeremy and Tyler and their greyhounds, Riddler, Sophie & Amber. Mary Jo and Loren adopted their first greyhound in October 2003. We are now blessed with three wonderful greyhounds. Mary Jo started volunteering by making updates to the GAGR website. If you have any web questions or updates, please contact Mary Jo at mjb@maryjobalsis.com or by calling 585-467-9139.

Nanette McClary, Secretary & Adoption Representative
Nan lives in Hemlock, NY with her husband, daughter, 6 greyhounds and 7 cats. She co-founded GAGR with Brenda Grammatico and Tyler Wood in November of 2002. She adopted her first greyhound, Ginger, in 1997 and proceeded to flunk fostering numerous times, resulting in the current 6 greyhound total. When she isn't volunteering for GAGR., Nan is a Spanish teacher at Livonia High School. Nan is also active in grant writing, setting up meet and greets, doing transports and dog washes. You can contact Nan at secretary@greyhoundadopt.org, 585-367-2867.

Peter Bauer, Newsletter Editor & Adoption Representative
Peter Bauer is a Senior Editor with Element K, a publisher and producer of computer training manuals. Peter lives in Fairport Village with his wife Cindy and their Greyhounds Penny and Rose and cats Snowball and Luther. They adopted their first greyhound in April of 1998 and began doing meet and greets that fall to let everyone know what greyt pets ex-racers make! Peter and his wife Cindy do a monthly meet and greet at the Petco store in Pittsford and Henrietta. Contact Peter at editor@greyhoundadopt.org, 585-678-4421.

Cindy Bauer, Events Coordinator
Cindy is the local account manager for Weschler Instruments based out of Cleveland, OH. She has sold electronic instrumentation for the industrial process control industries for the past 28 years. Her interest in greyhounds started when she first met them at a meet and greet in December, 1997. Since then she and her husband, Peter have adopted 3 greyhounds -"one of the best decision I ever made-everyday they make me smile." Contact Cindy if you have any events ideas at events@greyhoundadopt.org
or 585-678-4421

Diane Walker, Publicity Coordinator
Coordinated Public Relations, Events and Volunteers at the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm from 1989-96 where she met husband Craig (who's worked there for 35 years!) and met greyhounds for the first time when the local adoption group held events at the shelter. She and Craig, their "black and beautiful" Pepper (a.k.a. My Little Pony ), an old Pomeranian mix and a mischievous Tortie cat live in Pittsford. Since joining the GAGR family in spring 2006, she has coordinated Meet & Greets, assisted at the annual picnic, attended workshops on Meet & Greets and Foster Care and looks forward to observing how the very quiet and reserved Pepper interacts with foster dogs. Diane works as Communications Manager for Flower City Habitat for Humanity, where she writes and designs publications, develops website content, manages volunteers, handles publicity and public relations, guides house sponsors through their building projects and speaks to groups about the organization's work. She is also a folk musician who writes songs, sings and plays guitar and piano and is an active member and volunteer with Rochester's Golden Link Folk Singing Society.   For anything related to publicity and promotion, you may contact her at ddcw@frontiernet.net .

Kathy Harrison, Fundraising Coordinator & Adoption Representative
Kathy lives in Walworth with her husband, Rick, two daughters, Jennifer and Maeghan and their greyhounds Brenden and Jack. Kathy adopted her first greyhound, Zoe, while living in New Hampshire and became active with GAGR upon moving to the Rochester area. Zoe has since crossed the rainbow bridge and remains in our hearts forever. Brenden was adopted through GAGR when the Harrison's "flunked" fostering 101. Brenden is a seasoned meet & greeter and is also a certified therapy dog. Jack came into the family unexpectedly and quickly adjusted to his new home. He is also a certified therapy dog like his step-brother. You can often find the entire Harrison family volunteering at greyhound events. If you have any fund raising ideas or would like to join the Fund Raising Committee, please contact Kathy at fundraising@greyhoundadopt.org or by calling 315-986-8131.

Rosemary B. Parker, Newsletter Graphic Designer
Rosemary lives in Irondequoit, NY, with her husband John, who is an ardent, active GAGR volunteer.  She lives in happy chaos with her "kids" - four dogs (greyhounds Brodie, Gracie, and Juniper, as well as non-grey Morgan) and four cats (Emily, Figgie, Pino, and Cleo).   Brodie joined the family in October 2005 as the first grey, followed by Gracie in June 2006; the Parkers flunked fostering by adopting Juniper in August 2006.  Rosemary works as Administrator of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Rochester  She can be reached at rbparker@rochester.rr.com

Sue Bobo, Training Coordinator & Adoption Representative
Sue lives in Batavia with her husband and in-laws. She is a dental
assistant for Dr. Robert S. Marchese, DDS. Sue and her family have been
active in greyhound adoption for a number of years. Everything began for
them with Patty, their first greyhound. With the help of her family, Sue
has fostered, done transports, served on the foster committee, volunteered
at Meet and Greets and done fund raising. Sue has a special fondness for
shy and spooky greyhounds. The Bobo household now includes 9 greyhounds
including GAGR hounds, Nate, Mr. Bill and Laci and a 1 1/2 year old lurcher, Jacko.
With their large household of greyhounds, Sue has a special talent of
decorating crates to look like end tables! Sue can be contacted at
sbobo@rochester.rr.com.

Rebecca Hensel, Adoption Support Coordinator
Rebecca works as an Assistant Director in the Admissions office at St. John Fisher College.  Prior to her current position, she has worked in the field of higher education for several years with experience in special event management, development and grant writing.  She lives in Rochester with her husband Bryan, their greyhound Cooper and cat Ivan.  After meeting greyhounds at Park Avenue Festival, Rebecca was hooked!  She and her husband Bryan adopted Cooper in April 2008.  The Hensels actively participate in meet & greets along with GAGR events and fundraising activities.  You can contact Rebecca with any of your greyhound related questions at:  reba1176@yahoo.com  or (585) 244-2181.

Our Adoption Representatives:

Mary Jo Balsis – mjb@maryjobalsis.com
Peter Bauer – editor@greyhoundadopt.org
Sue Bobo - sbobo@rochester.rr.com
Louise Byrne - louiseb@gmail.com
Carol Butcher - butcher218@yahoo.com
Cynthia Edmonds - wcedmond@aol.com
Brenda Grammatico – contact@greyhoundadopt.org
Mary Kay Hanna – mkhanna@rochester.rr.com
Kathy Harrison – fundraising@greyhoundadopt.org
Rick Harrison – gr8hnd@rochester.rr.com
Mary Hristo - mbhtwo@aol.com
Jill Livingston - tprjoesprincess@yahoo.com
Nan McClary - secretary@greyhoundadopt.org
Dave Meyer - dmeyer1@rochester.rr.com
Dave Potter – dpotter@stny.rr.com
Sarah Potter – sarahh@stny.rr.com
Cathy Smith – csmith2@monroecc.edu
Shawn Smith – kirkland@rochester.rr.com
Susan Steepy - ssteepy@rochester.rr.com
Bob Snyder – thatkat@frontiernet.net
Jessica Walter - greyhndsrgreyt@gmail.com