2007 Annual Report

Our mission and focus remained the same in 2007, to build and get PET vehicles to those most in need where PET would best be suited using a volunteer network. 969 PETs were shipped to our partner mobility organizations, who distribute the PET overseas free of charge. Supplies for another 554 were sent to Zambia for final production and assembly. Some additional PETs were sent to promoters in the US (including AK and HI) to tell of the enormous need. In Dec. over 100 PETs were waiting for shipment for a total of 1646 PETs provided. In addition 81 used wheelchairs and other used mobility devices were collected and given to our mobility partners.

We have continued to be blessed by volunteers across the country that make and deliver parts to us at their cost, promote PET, and volunteers in Columbia who assemble and ship. These dedicated volunteers help keep the average cost of a PET at about $250 and stretch donor dollars farther. Major events included moving and setting up a shop space in the warehouse building where we had storage and hosting a gathering to celebrate the 10,000 PET built.

Revenue

PET MO – Columbia, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501c3 nonprofit supported by those who believe in its mission of mobility. This support comes in the form of contributions from individuals, churches, businesses (cash, discounted or free PET parts/off the shelf items) and granting foundations. We received two grants this year that totaled $46,500.

Total revenue for FY 2007 was $409,615, up 65% from FY 2006.

Expense

We continue to look for the best price/use of funds whether in shipping, buying supplies/parts, etc. all while sending a simple, long lasting mobility device with a small tool kit and spare parts. For instance, we now are able to send solid tires to prevent flats. These cost more; but we no longer need to send flat repair items or tire pump, and the PET becomes more dependable in rural areas. A total expense for FY 2007 was $356,035 to build 1646 PETs.

Program expense (building PETs, shop space and equipment, shipping, and reporting materials to tell the story and educate the public including our quarterly newsletter) was $318,849 or 90%. Fundraising expense was $3,652 or 1%.

Management and General (equipment, supplies and general costs of office, office support, andpostage) expense was $33,534 or 9%.

In March 2007 parts & supplies to build 554 PETs were sent to Missionary Delbert Groves in Zambia, Africa (above with a recipient).	This Vietnam cobbler and father of six received a PET also.	One of the many requests he received was for Ajabu, who received a PET.

Board, Officers, and Staff

Dr. Roger Hofmeister, M.D., MSPH, President

Retired Associate Professor-Department of Family and Community Medicine at University of MO; Health Project Director - Peace Corps Malawi, Africa, two years.

• Susan Williams, Vice President
• Warren Zahler, Trustee
• Lee Jones, Trustee
• Larry Garvin, Trustee
• Sarah Hill, Trustee
• Gary Moreau, Trustee
• Richard (Dick) Hanson, Trustee
• Earl Smarr, Trustee
• Larry Wilcox, Trustee
• Jim Wall, Trustee
• Rev. Max Marble, Trustee
• Steve Baima, Ad Hoc member Executive Director for PET International.

Mel West, Executive Director and Founder

Retired United Methodist Pastor, past dairy farmer and agriculture teacher.   Currently is also on the board for Rainbow Network.   Has served on the international boards of Habitat for Humanity, Heifer Project, SIFAT, and ECHO.   Extensive travel and consultation with various mission projects.

Kathy Maynard, Treasurer and Secretary (Business Administrator)

Review of FY 2006 reported June 11, 2007 by Tami Benus, CPA (February 1, 2008 PDF File)

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