Highlights from the APHE National
Conference
April 15 and 16, 2010, hosted by The Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago, IL
Professionalism is a Breeze in The Windy City!
Pre-Conference Mixer
Attendees enjoyed food, drinks, and networking time. Stephanie Clark and Carol Everett led the mixer activities, including "Pass the Buck" and "Get-to-Know-You Bingo." Thank you LaBelle Catering & Events and Classic Party Rentals for in-kind donations in support of this event.
Dinner and Auction to Benefit the Nathania Gartman Memorial Scholarship Fund
Attendees enjoyed a wonderful dinner and an inspiring and witty talk by Beth Finke, author of the ASPCA Henry Bergh Award winning book "Hanni & Beth: Safe & Sound." The annual auction raised $2,497 for the Nathania Gartman Memorial Scholarship Fund which enables persons to come to the National Conference who could otherwise not attend.
| A special thank you goes to the following individuals, organizations and businesses that donated the auction items: | ||
American Humane Association Animals 101 APHE ASPCA Liz Baronowski Best Friends Store Best Friends Animal Society Care Center Carol Everett Chattahoochee Nature do good Consulting
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DuPage County Animal Beth Finke Framer's Market Gwinnett Environmental: Nancy George-Michalson Susan Helmink Humane Society of Missouri The Humane Society Judy Johns Kauai Humane Society Stacey Zeitlin |
Joan Orr Palm Beach County Pasadena Humane Sheryl Pipe Radiant Hen Publishing San Diego Humane Harriett Weatherford Women's Humane Society World Society for the
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Conference Sessions, Sharing Corral and Roundtable Discussions
Speakers from Australia, Great Britain and across the United States imparted the successes and challenges of their model humane education programs, discussed the importance of and techniques to monitor and evaluate programs, demonstrated how computer software and Internet applications can help educators be more efficient and productive, and highlighted the importance of understanding how you are perceived by others to maximize success.
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Speaker Keith Dayton discussed |
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Paula Parisi and Sue Harrington discussed NHSPCA |
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Jenn Raley Miller with do good Consulting presented |
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Kellie Ireland with the RSPCA Queensland, Australia presented |
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Roundtable Discussions - a new addition to this year's conference! |
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The Sharing Corral provided an opportunity for attendees to learn about successful programs and activities one-on-one with the presenters. From research findings that support reading-to-dog programs to origami crafts, the Sharing Corral allowed for continued learning outside of the conference room. |
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Mariah McConnaughey discussed |
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Joelle Aguirre and Ellen Fisher presented |
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Stephanie Clark, Karly Gould(background) |
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Cynthia Bathurst discussed |
Thank you to our Conference Sponsors:
Special thanks to:
LaBelle Catering and Events
Classic Party Rentals
Thank you to the Nathania Gartman Memorial Scholarship Fund Sponsors:
Post-Conference Excursion
Attendees had the unique opportunity to observe an HSUS Pit Bull Training Team class led by Jeff Jenkins. The program gives a positive alternative to fighting dogs and strengthens the bond between the participants (mostly young men) and their dogs. Program participants mentor other members of the community, providing a slow but steady transformation of neighborhoods. It was a truly inspiring event!