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FIDO FIDO is a community based organization with almost 7000 members and growing rapidly. We are a diverse group of citizens who share a common passion and vision for Fiesta Island. In response to a massive development plan that will change Fiesta Island forever, our mission is to preserve the fenced Leash-Free Area for families to exercise with their dogs. FIDO started out as a handful of people who gathered after the first public meeting regarding the Fiesta Island Development Plan in September of 2006. We were appalled after reviewing the new plan, as it did not mention let alone account for the largest user group on the island: Families and their dogs. We are now a strongly lead community group who is dedicated to preserve this unique recreational resource that we have been using for 30 years.
We
are the largest user group of Fiesta Island and unlike other
user groups, we use the island 365 days a year, rain or shine.
We are working hard to grow our membership, please
FIDO currently has 11 board members who are working with the city to find a reasonable solution that meets the needs of 'all' Fiesta Island Users. Meet the Board Jean Spengel, DVM - Dr. Spengel is a local veterinarian and the former owner of La Jolla Veterinary Hospital. A graduate of the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine, She also serves on the Veterinary Advisory Board to the Humane Society of San Diego and is the liaison to the San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association for the Fiesta Island Development Plan. Alise Shatoff (Bio coming soon) Debbie Madden - Debbie holds an electrical engineering degree from San Diego State University and is an operations manager for Solar Turbines. Debbie is a founding member of FIDO and an active member of numerous professional associations, as well as canine sporting clubs. Debbie is a frequent visitor to Fiesta Island with her Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Myrna Marston - Myrna is a partner in the public relations firm of Marston+Marston. The agency specializes in public affairs issues facing San Diegans. Carolyn Chase - Carolyn is a founder of Move San Diego and San Diego EarthWorks, organizers of the EarthFair in Balboa Park and the annual GreenBuilt tour, local non-profit groups dedicated to improving our sustainability and quality of life. She is also a member of the Executive Committee of the San Diego Sierra Club and served for five years as a Planning Commissioner for the City of San Diego. Suzanne Lanham - Suzanne is an international marketing professional specializing in wireless communication technology. Her family has called Mission Bay “home” since 1945 and has seen San Diego and Mission Bay grow to a world class recreation area. She enjoys the undeveloped and wide open space of Fiesta Island while exercising with her dogs. Suzanne joined the FIDO board to ensure this unique space is saved for future generations to enjoy with their “best friends”. PJ Patel - PJ is an co-owner of Jamboree Pet Care, a pet sitting and dog walking company in San Diego. Prior to founding Jamboree Pet Care she worked as a Legislative Aide and Press Secretary for a United States Congressman. She uses Fiesta Island to run with and play with her dog Xaria, a Belgian Malinois Shepherd who learned to swim and to get along with other people and dogs at Fiesta Island. PJ often runs into clients and friends while playing with Xaria at Fiesta Island. She values the island as an important social hub in San Diego. Brent Wells (Bio coming soon) Denise Wells (Bio coming soon)
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