Past Board Presidents
©Patrick McMullan
SONY SCHOTLAND, PRESIDENT 1977
“Many people helped in the growth of ARF but the late Helena Curtis was its soul. I was honored to work with her and many of the other past Presidents no longer with us today.”
RAYMOND CORTELL, PRESIDENT 1978
“Build it and they will come I told the board to encourage the building of an ARF Shelter. I also donated the ARFMOBILE, our first mobile transportation. Look what they drive now!”
JILL CARAS, PRESIDENT 1981-1983
“I am very proud to have been a small part of what ARF has become.”
DOUG CASSIDY, PRESIDENT 1993-1996
“Forty years ago ARF changed Animal Welfare on Long Island. A change made possible by many, many wonderful people. I’m thankful to be a part of its history.”
WILLIAM P. RAYNER, PRESIDENT 1996-2006
“In my view the staff at ARF are latter day missionaries. They are the most devoted, caring, professional and dedicated group of people who take pride in ministering to their wards and are a joy to work with.”
POLLY BRUCKMANN, PRESIDENT 2006-2010
“Rescuing dogs from Midwest Puppy Mills was a new direction for ARF. ARF gives these lovely dogs a chance for a new life. I was proud to be President of ARF when we started this program.”