Board of Directors and Members

Board of Directors

Jeff Dennis - Treasurer
jeff@bgdogparks.org

Rose Drain
rose@bgdogparks.org

William Herald
williamjherald@gmail.com

Lona Leck - Secretary
lona@bgdogparks.org

Lee Liebetreu
lee@bgdogparks.org

Wendy Manning - President
wendy@bgdogparks.org

Tim Murnen

Melissa Schaffer
melissa@bgdogparks.org

Brian Sullivan - Vice-President
brian@bgdogparks.org

At Large Members

Jo Ascunce
jo@bgdogparks.org

Tracy Susko

Committees

Finance and Fundraising

Jo Ascunce
Tracy Susko
Jeff Dennis

Membership

Lee Liebetreu
Lona Leck
Tim Murnen

Operations and Maintenance

Melissa Shaffer
Brian Sullivan

Public Relations, Education, Outreach

Jo Ascunce
Rose Drain

Meeting and Activity Schedule

10/19/24: Board Meeting - First Presbyterian Church (126 S. Church St. BG) - 10 AM
9/21/24: Board Meeting - First Presbyterian Church (126 S. Church St. BG) - 10 AM
9/14/24: Outreach Event - Dog Day Afternoon - Pop-Up Dog Park (225 Ridge St., BG) - 1 - 4 PM
9/4/24: Outreach Event - BGSU Campus Fest - BGSU Campus - 1 - 4 PM
8/24/24: Board Meeting - First Presbyterian Church (126 S. Church St. BG) - 10 AM
8/10/24: Board Meeting - First Presbyterian Church (126 S. Church St. BG) - 10 AM
7/13/24: Board Meeting - First Presbyterian Church (126 S. Church St. BG) - 10 AM
8/3/24 - Outreach Event - Neighbors Supporting Neighbors Fundraiser - Culver's, BG - 5-8 PM
7/13/24: Board Meeting - First Presbyterian Church (126 S. Church St. BG) - 10 AM
6/8/24 - Board Meeting - First Presbyterian Church (126 S. Church St. BG) - 10 AM
5/18/24 - Outreach Event - Yappy Hour Pop-Up Dog Park Fundraiser - Arlyn's Good Beer, BG
5/11/24 - Board Meeting - First Presbyterian Church (126 S. Church St. BG) - 11 AM
4/13/24 - Board Meeting - First Presbyterian Church (126 S. Church St. BG) - 12 Noon
4/13/24 - Outreach Event - BGSU 5K and Dog Walk - BGSU Student Recreation Center (1411 Ridge Street, BG) - 10 AM
3/18/24 - Public Meeting - Bowling Green City Council Chambers, 305 North Main Street, BG - 6 PM
3/9/24 - Board Meeting -  First Presbyterian Church (126 S. Church St. BG) - 10 AM
2/4/24 - Board Meeting - Private Residence - 3 PM
1/13/24 - Board Meeting - First Presbyterian Church (126 S. Church St. BG) - 10 AM
12/9/23 - Committee Meeting - First Presbyterian Church (126 S. Church Street, BG)  - 10 AM
12/9/23 - Pet Photos with Mrs. Claus and Santa - Ace Hardware (Downtown Bowling Green)

The "Dog Raffle Basket" was won by Peggy Boren!  Peggy takes home goodies valued at $150 for their furry friend, Harry!
The "Cat Raffle Basket" was won by Raye Ohl!  Raye's cat will enjoy lots of fun items to make their holiday bright!!
Thank you to ALL who donated to this fun event!!

11/11/22 - Committee Meeting - First Presbyterian Church (126 S. Church Street, BG) - 10 AM
10/14/23 - Committee Meeting - Juniper Brewing (Downtown Bowling Green) - 10 AM
9/9/23- Committee Meeting - Juniper Brewing (Downtown Bowling Green) - 10 AM
8/12/23 - Committee Meeting - Juniper Brewing (Downtown Bowling Green) - 10 AM
7/15/23 - Committee Meeting - Juniper Brewing (Downtown Bowling Green) - 10 AM
6/3/23 - Committee Meeting - Juniper Brewing (Downtown Bowling Green) - 6:30 PM
5/13/23 - Committee Meeting - Juniper Brewing (Downtown Bowling Green) - 10 AM
4/15/23 - Committee Meeting - Juniper Brewing (Downtown Bowling Green) - 10 AM
3/11/23 - Committee Meeting - Juniper Brewing (Downtown Bowling Green)  - 10 AM
2/11/23 - Committee Meeting - Junper Brewing (Downtown Bowling Green) - 10 AM
1/14/23 - Committee Meeting - Junper Brewing (Downtown Bowling Green) - 10 AM
12/10/22 - Committee Meeting - Juniper Brewing (Downtown Bowling Green) - 10 AM
11/12/22 - Committee Meeting - Juniper Brewing (Downtown Bowling Green) - 10 AM
10/15/22 - Committee Meeting - Juniper Brewing (Downtown Bowling Green)  - 10 AM
9/10/22 - Committee Meeting - Grounds for Thought (Downtown Bowling Green) - 10 AM
8/25/22 - Committee Meeting - Private Residence - 7 PM
8/11/22 - Committee Meeting -  Wintergarden Park Nature Center
7/29/2022 - Committee Meeting - BG City Park Stone Shelter - 4:30 PM
7/15/2022 - Committee Meeting - BG City Park Stone Shelter - 4:30 PM
6/30/2022 - Committee Meeting - Private Residence
5/17/2022 - Committee Meeting - Private Residence
4/28/2022 - Committee Meeting - 7 PM
4/6/2022 - Committee Meeting - 9 AM

Related Meetings and Activities

9/15/22 - BG City Council Meeting - 6 PM


At this meeting, Bowling Green City Council divvied up close to $2 million in COVID relief funds. $150,000 was allocated to go toward establishing walkable dog parks closer to city neighborhoods. This funding will help the citizens group pushing for the dog parks to secure matching grants.


5/12/2022 - BG City Council ARPA Form - 6 PM

At this meeting, City Council heard from various individuals and community groups on how the remaining $3 million of our community's American Rescue Plan Act funds should be invested. Council asked community groups to come and make a pitch for how they could use this funding. No decisions were made and no funding was be awarded that evening. Citizens for BG Dog Parks presented a PROPOSAL during this forum and submitted final information prior to Council's May 30 deadline. Read the BG Independent Media article summarizing the presentations. 

5/2/2022 - BG City Council Meeting - 7 PM
5/2/2022 - BG Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Meeting - 6 PM