Agenda Set for the 2011 Regional Summits April 13-19

Great Presenters. Compelling content. Stimulating conversations.
The 2011 Regional Summits will deliver all this and more!  

'Collaboration, change and progress' are not words usually associated with the many challenges we face in the companion animal industry. Yet they are now being used to describe the various initiatives resulting from conversations that started at the October 2010 International Summit for Urban Animal Strategies (ISUAS) and are continuing in communities across Canada!
   
We invite you to attend the 2011 Regional Summit (RSUAS) event in the community nearest you. The Regional Summits are the 'Reader's Digest' version of the International Summit. These events allow you to gain insight on what transpired at the International Summit, review industry metrics and and to join in conversations that are moving the companion animal industry in exciting new directions!
  
This year's Regional events will focus on the ever-challenging issue of 'animal homing'. A line-up of dynamic speakers will deliver a synopsis of presentations from the 2010 ISUAS and an interactive 'Open Spaces' program will be facilitated by Karen Dawson, Create Now Inc.  Open Spaces is a proven networking strategy that puts all industry stakeholders in one room and fosters a spirit of respect, trust and open communication. Karen's role as moderator is to support us as we get 'unstuck' and engage in meaningful and productive conversations.    

The RSUAS is your chance to have input in these important game changing topics! We invite you to join us and challenge you to reach out to other community stakeholders in a spirit of cooperation and collaboration by inviting them to join us, too.
   
The companion animal industry is moving forward  ... and if you consider yourself (and your organization) as a 'mover and shaker' in your community... please join us! At a cost of just $150 per day, per delegate, the Associate Regional Summits are a cost-efficient way to connect  to your community and make things happen!
  
REGISTER NOW to attend the 2011 Associate Regional Summit for Urban Animal Strategies in a community near you:

• Central - Toronto, ON, Marriott Toronto Airport Hotel  ~ Wed., 13 April
• Atlantic  - Halifax, NS, Lord Nelson Hotel ~ Thursday, 14 April
• Prairies - Red Deer, AB, Capri Hotel ~ Monday, 18 April
• Pacific, Vancouver, BC, Fairmont Airport Hotel ~ Tuesday, 19 April

2011 RSUAS Agenda and Speaker Line-up   

08:00 - 08:30            Continental Breakfast
08:30 - 09:30            Highlights from the 2010 PetLynx Urban Animal Report - Mike Dover 
09:30 - 10:15            Catching the Fourth Wave - Patricia Cameron, Calgary Humane Soc.
10:15 - 10:30            Break
10:30 - 11:15            Best Practices for Breeder Compliance - Joe Mauro, CKC
11:15 - 12:00            National Codes of Conduct - Louis McCann, PIJAC Canada
12:00 - 13:00            Lunch - Regional Alumni + Award Winner Reports + Year of the  Cat
13:00 - 17:00            PetLynx Open Spaces - Industry Conversations
17:00                       Associate Regional Summit ends... but conversations will continue!

Feel free to forward this blog post to your companion animal industry colleagues. 

Thank you for your support of Summit programs and for your

efforts to build healthy communities for pets and people.

 AND THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Ontario SPCA      PIJAC Canada 

Petsmart Charities Canada    PetLynx

The International Summit for Urban Animal Strategies is 19 -22 Oct. 2011.

Join us at the Fairmont Montebello, Quebec  as we focus on Animal Health and Wellness.

Questions about The Summits? Please contact the Program Manager:
Judi Cannon      (e) event@tsuas.com                (p) 705.930.7387

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor