Regional Summits a Resounding Success

The 2010 Regional Summits for Urban Animal Strategies were successfully delivered in four locations across Canada during the week of April 19. And, according to delegates who attended the Vancouver, Edmonton, Halifax or Toronto events, the Summits provided education, inspiration and excellent value.

When asked to rate The Regional Summits on a scale of 1 - 9, with six-to-nine being "agree" to "strongly agree", 100% of respondents gave it top ranking for inspiration.

When asked if they had "gained at least one new idea to take back to their workplace," 92% ranked it 6 and above.

95% of delegates felt the mid-April scheduling of the event was desirable and 74% said they would attend next year.

In the comments section of the delegate survey, one satisfied attendee wrote: "It was an honour to be in a room and hear these speakers that are so like-minded. They have truly inspired me and given me much-needed encouragement to carry on the work that our Foundation does in our community."

Another delegate summed it up by saying: "[The Summit] was extremely well-organized and had great presenters with a great sense of humor. It made it fun to be there."

Want to learn more about how you can connect with other thought leaders in the companion animal industry? Check out the International Summit for Urban Animal Strategies to be held at Lake Louise, Alberta, 13 - 16 October 2010.

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

Last Chance RSUAS Registration!

This is it!  The cross Canada tour of the Regional Summits for Urban Animal Strategies is about to begin.  Thursday April 15th is your last chance to register for your regional summit.

Pacific Regional Summit ~ Monday April 19th, Vancouver 

Prairie Regional Summit ~ Tuesday April 20th, Edmonton 

Atlantic Regional Summit ~ Thursday April 22nd, Halifax 

Central Regional Summit~ Friday April 23nd, Toronto

These events foster collaboration with all pet industry stakeholders in the region and help to find solutions for current companion animal issues.  All delegates will have a chance to participate in a valuable continuing education program that focuses on the business case "Cat Licensing in Calgary." This program will be delivered by Bill Bruce from The City of Calgary Animal & Bylaw Services.

The Regional Summits gather industry leaders (unit and branch managers) from all sectors of the pet industry. These one day events deliver content from the previous International Alumni Summit, promote industry collaboration in each region, provide continuing education for industry management and expand the number of collaborators working toward common goals and urban animal strategies in the companion animal industry.

Speakers 
Bill Bruce ~ Manager Animal & Bylaw Services, City of Calgary
Dr. Elizabeth O'Brien ~ DVM, Diplomate American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
Dr. Leslie Lyons ~ Associate Professor of Genetics UC Davis Veterinary Medicine

Registration

$150 plus taxes includes your breakfast, lunch and reception. 

A Destron Fearing microchip scanner will be awarded as a door prize!

Click here for the agenda for each event.     For more information contact:

Judi Cannon ~ The Summits for Urban Animal Strategies
Direct: 705.930.7387       Office: 403.219.1088

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

2010 International SUAS Schedule Extended

Since 2006, the Summits for Urban Animal Strategies have been the voice for collaboration in the companion animal industry. Each October, executive level thought leaders from the four sectors of this industry convene to develop strategies that will move the industry forward toward healthier communities for pets and people.

The 2010 International Alumni Summit will again take place at the beautiful Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Wednesday, 13 October to Saturday, 16 October 2010.

With a focus on "New Strategies & Codes of Conduct for Homing" the Summit has been extended and the schedule adjusted to allow more face time for Alumni attending this event. 
 

Summit registration includes the following:

• Wednesday Evening Welcome Reception
• Six Working Sessions on Homing
• Three Night's Accommodation in a Fairmont Room
• Continental Breakfast and Lunch on Thursday and Friday
• Your ticket to the Summit Awards Gala Friday night
• Continental Breakfast and Keynote Speaker Saturday
• Your summary of the 2010 Urban Animal Survey and speaker resources
  

Please visit www.tsuas.com to register, nominate delegates, purchase Summit Awards tickets or nominate recipients for the Summit Awards program.

For more information:

Judi Cannon
Program Manager
Direct: 705.930.7387
Office: 403.219.1088

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor