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ELKINS -- Tina Vial recently stepped down as president of the Randolph County Humane Society Board of Directors after filling the role for more than a decade.
Vial first started working with the RCHS in 2011, and soon after joining the organization was elected president.
"After more than a decade, I decided that it was time," Vial told The Inter-Mountain Tuesday. "I didn't step down for any particular reason, you just know when it's time. It's time to hand over the reins to some younger folks."
The RCHS Board of Directors elected Jenna Lee to replace Vial as president of the non-profit organization. Vial said that, even though she has stepped down as president of the RCHS, she will remain on the board.
"I'm still going to be there to support the organization and our new president," Vial said. "Jenna is very well-equipped to lead the shelter into whatever is next, and I know this community will welcome and support her as it has me as we continue to protect and advocate for the homeless and wanted animals in Randolph County."
Vial said serving as President of RCHS has been one of the greatest and most rewarding roles of service in her life.
"I feel like there has been a lot that has transpired since I've been president," Vial said. "We've come a long way. We've added a couple of vans, we've gotten a lot of grant money, we weathered a pandemic, and we've been part of significant legal cases that we handled well. I wish we could have done some more in changing some laws, but that's going to take some more significant advocacy work on a long-term basis. But I think that will come in the long run."
The Randolph County Humane Society is currently seeking donations for funds to help provide straw for outdoor animals. Straw provides insulated bedding that doesn't hold moisture, like other materials that freeze. The RCHS does, however, recommend bringing pets inside if at all possible.
For more information on the RCHS or any of its upcoming events go to www.rchswv.org.