Central Ms Turtle Rescue
Mission
Central MS Turtle Rescue’s purpose is to provide rescue and rehabilitation for injured, sick, abused, neglected, or abandoned turtles and tortoises with the goal of releasing all rehabilitated wild, native turtles back to their natural environment. Additionally, CMTR may provide rescue and rehabilitation, on a case-by-case basis, for other sick or injured wild, native reptiles or amphibians as resources allow. In cases where release is not possible, housing and care shall be provided until an appropriate adopted home is found. We also serve as a resource to the community by providing information and education about turtles and tortoises as a precious natural resource, as well as providing information regarding the proper keeping of turtles and tortoises as pets.
Ruling year
2017
Executive Director
Mrs. Christina L Milbourne
Co-Executive Director
Luke Milbourne
Main address
P.O. Box 1374
Florence, MS 39073 USA
EIN
81-4766332
NTEE code
Wildlife Sanctuary/Refuge (D34)
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Central MS Turtle Rescue’s purpose is to provide rescue and rehabilitation for injured, sick, abused, neglected, or abandoned turtles and tortoises with the goal of releasing all rehabilitated wild, native turtles back to their natural environment. Additionally, CMTR may provide rescue and rehabilitation, on a case-by-case basis, for other sick or injured wild, native reptiles or amphibians as resources allow. In cases where release is not possible, housing and care shall be provided until an appropriate adopted home is found. We also serve as a resource to the community by providing information and education about turtles and tortoises as a precious natural resource, as well as providing information regarding the proper keeping of turtles and tortoises as pets.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Rescue and Rehabilitation
The rescue and rehabilitation of injured, sick, abused, neglected, or abandoned turtles and tortoises, serving the central Mississippi area.
Where we work
Awards
Honorable Mention - Chelonia Personality of the Year 2017
The Reptile Report
External reviews
Photos
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Rescue and Rehabilitation
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Volunteers include committee members, fosters, transporters, facility workers, and initial care givers.
Number of animals rehabilitated
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Rescue and Rehabilitation
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Rehabilitated includes animals that were eventually released, rehomed, or were still in care at year's end.
Number of animals rescued
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Rescue and Rehabilitation
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Rescued includes all animals brought in to care at our facility.
Number of animals rehomed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Rescue and Rehabilitation
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Rehomed includes animals adopted or transferred.
Number of captive animals released
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of released animals
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
1. Provide treatment, housing, and rehabilitation for turtles and tortoises, or other native amphibians and reptiles, in our care
2. Expand our facilities and volunteer/foster base to render aid to additional animals in need
3. Expand our knowledge base and skills to better understand and provide assistance to multiple species of turtles
4. Deepen relationships with other rescue organizations, local businesses, schools, and advocacy groups
5. Increase social media presence to serve as an educational resource and for potential fundraising opportunities
6. Strengthen community involvement
7. Develop media relationships to help us reach out to, and educate the public
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
1. Provide medical and palliative care of injured, sick, or abused turtles and tortoises.
2. Provide proper housing, habitat, and diet for all turtles in our care.
3. Provide community outreach and education through media, social media, brochures, and lectures.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
• All board members, executive staff, volunteers, and members are intimately familiar and passionate about our cause
• All staff and volunteers have several years' experience working with a diverse range of turtle and tortoise species which will allow us to give the turtles and tortoises the care they need as well as the ability to give thorough educational lectures.
• The organization has a dedicated veterinarian, with additional relationships with other veterinarians around the globe.
• All staff have extensive knowledge of turtle anatomy, health needs, medical care administration, and environmental requirements
• Staff members have experience and expertise in construction and maintenance of turtle/tortoise rehab facilities which will benefit current facilities as well as future expansions.
• Staff and board members have experience in fundraising, social networking, and media relations.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Since our corporate inception, we have taken in over a thousand turtles and tortoises. Of those, roughly 85% were saved, with 50% of those saved turtles being released back to the wild where they belong. We hope to continue this trend, and build on our success to help many more turtles and tortoises in the future.
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Central Ms Turtle Rescue
Board of directorsas of 09/14/2022
Wendy Tremaine
Central MS Turtle Rescue
Term: 2021 - 2022
Wendy Schroeder
Central MS Turtle Rescue
Rick Kirby
Central MS Turtle Rescue
Pam Gigac
Central MS Turtle Rescue
Mary McNair
Central MS Turtle Rescue
Daniel Plunkett
Central MS Turtle Rescue
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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