Friends Forever

They are the first to lend a hand, but their real strength is getting others to help out, too!

Friends Forever

Friends Forever is the support guild for the Nebraska Humane Society. Members believe passionately in the mission of the Nebraska Humane Society and are truly "forever friends" of homeless animals. Friends Forever supports the Nebraska Humane Society through volunteerism, fundraising and the promotion of community awareness.

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Mission Statement

The Mission of Friends Forever is to promote the general welfare of companion animals and to enhance the bond of caring between companion animals and humans. Friends Forever supports the Nebraska Humane Society by making life better for companion animals through fundraising, public education and awareness.

Benefits of your Friends Forever membership

  • Friends Forever Membership Directory
  • Tail’s Tales Newsletter
  • Invitations to Special Events
  • Special Volunteer Opportunities
  • 100% of your membership dues are tax-deductible

Friends Forever Executive Committee

  • President – Gail Dwyer
  • President elect - Sarah Reeve
  • Treasurer – Elisa Blazek
  • Vice President of Arrangements – Bev Muffly
  • Vice President of Education and Outreach – Judy Janing
  • Vice President of Membership – Jessica Cooper
  • Vice President of Communications – Taylor Cochrane
  • Recording Secretary – Marcie Bergquist
  • Corresponding Secretary – Johanna Lyon
  • Long-Range Planning - Kathryn Schapper & Mandi Chaplin
  • Advisor – Krystal Tulha

Friends Forever Board


  • Becky Beitenman
  • Lori Belford
  • Marcie Bergquist
  • Elisa Blazek
  • Leigh Brassette
  • Nancy Bronner
  • Julia Brehmer
  • Nancy Bronner
  • Lindsey Chapin
  • Mandi Chaplin
  • Katy Cheatle
  • Ali Circo
  • Taylor Cochrane
  • Jessica Cooper
  • Chrissy Cunningham
  • Susie Dunn
  • Gail Dwyer
  • Twilea Fletcher
  • Marisa Gibb
  • Beth Griffith
  • Kathy Gross
  • Elizabeth Hilpipre
  • Amy Hornocker

  • Jennifer Hulsey
  • Judy Janing
  • Lindi Janulewicz
  • Audrey Kittoe
  • Johanna Lyon
  • Kendra Martin
  • Rachael Menichetti
  • Bev Muffly
  • Jessica Muffly
  • Chris Olson
  • Sara Olson
  • Kate Page
  • Adria Peterson
  • Mariel Pflug
  • Nancy Pflug
  • Carrie Rath
  • Grace Rath
  • Sarah Reeve
  • Kathryn Schapper
  • Chelsey Scholz
  • Laura Simpkins
  • Krystal Talha
  • Jennifer Taylor

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