NAIA invites you to attend its Focus on Solutions Animal Summit. The conference presents leading authorities on current animal issues: everything from dangerous dogs and BSL to feral cats, pet population dynamics, hoarding and challenges associated with the growing international pet trade (specifically, imports from poorer countries where veterinary care is low); animal law and legislative and media workshops. Our panel of speakers will provide overviews of current issues and discuss problem-solving methods, programs and workshops:
Bonnie V. Beaver, BS, DVM, MS, Diplomate, Professor, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, and College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Texas A & M, Past President of the AVMA. Dr. Beaver will discuss current information about dangerous-dog issues.
Gary Patronek, Veterinarian and Epidemiologist, Director of Animal Welfare and Protection at the Animal Rescue League of Boston. Dr. Patronek will present “Update on Animal Hoarding: New Thoughts about Underlying Psychology and Implications for Intervention.”
Joyce Briggs, MS President, Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs (ACC&D) and CEO, ClaraVista Strategies. Ms. Briggs will present information about non-surgical methods of contraception for pets.
Heather Hastings, MPH is a public health advisor with the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Officer in Charge for the US Center for Disease Control Seattle Quarantine Station, which is responsible for seven states. The station is part of the Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, National Center for Infectious Diseases. Ms. Hastings will speak on animal importation issues.
Jeff Helsdon, Attorney at Law, Director of the Doberman Pinscher Club of America, Legislative Director and Delegate to the American Kennel Club has been active in canine legislation working to preserve and protect the sport of dogs from unreasonable legislation. Mr. Helsdon will present, "A legislative approach to building community support for animal control: The NAIA Guide to Pet Friendly Ordinances."
Joan Miller, Cat Fanciers Association Director, legislative chair, and author. Ms. Miller will present an "overview of cat population dynamics and approaches to cat-related problems.”
Joan Dalton, Founder and Executive Director of Project Pooch. Ms. Dalton will present an overview of Project Pooch, which provides correctional facility youths an opportunity to learn responsibility and compassion by training shelter dogs for adoption.
Jerrold Tannenbaum, JD, Professor, School of Veterinary Medicine; Adjunct Professor, School of Law, University of California at Davis. Professor Tannenbaum will present an overview of the emerging field of Animal Law.
Marsha Kelly, of Kelly Media Counsel, has more than thirty years of experience in strategic communications, media relations and issue management. A former speech coach and teacher, and magna cum laude graduate of the University of Minnesota, she has trained numerous spokespeople in effective communications and media interview techniques. She and her clients have appeared successfully on major network news programs. Marsha will present a media workshop geared to empowering Summit participants.
Ron Simons, Executive Director, SPCA Alliance: Working to identify and eliminate the causes of dangerous dogs by targeting dog fighting, and abusive and irresponsible dog ownership.
Walter Bebout, Director of Canine Legislation, American Kennel Club. Mr. Bebout will discuss AKC’s legislative programs.
Tom Sharp, MBA, Assistant Vice President of Compliance, American Kennel Club. Mr. Sharp will present an overview of AKC’s kennel inspection program, covering 5,000 kennels annually.
Marla McGeorge, DVM, JD, Feline practitioner and President of the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO). Dr. McGeorge will discuss the FCCO's efforts to stabilize and reduce feral cat populations in Oregon.
Ryan Deckert, Oregon State Senator, author of Oregon's 2004 dangerous dog bill. Senator Deckert will discuss the origin of the bill, the process used for developing it and key elements of the final law.
Mickey Lee, Education Coordinator for the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon. Ms. Lee will discuss the role of feral cats in our communities and research associated with feral cat colonies.
Nancy Hill, Director of Spokane Regional Animal Protection Service and Vice President of the National Animal Control Association. Ms. Hill will share insights into "Pet-licensing and other solutions for a new tomorrow."
Bo Gloster, MD, FACEP, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine and a member of the AVMA task force on canine aggression. Dr. Gloster will present an epidemiological overview of the scope and severity of dog bites in the U.S.
Mark Cushing, Attorney at Law, chairs the Tonkon Torp Government Relations and Public Policy Practice Group in Portland, Oregon. A long-time political strategist, corporate executive and trial lawyer, Mark focuses his advocacy practice on providing high-level strategic advice and services. He is based in Portland, but maintains a significant practice in Washington, DC. Mark works with NAIA and NAIA Trust and will present a lobbying workshop at the summit.
The price of the conference is $250 and includes continental breakfast each day, as well as lunch and a dinner and auction on Saturday.
You can mail your check to NAIA, PO Box 66579, Portland OR 97290 or (click here to register online)
If you can only attend one or two days, the charge per day is $100. If you can only join us for the dinner auction Saturday night, sign up here for $30. The conference will be fabulous and the dinner auction a lot of fun.
The conference will be held at the Red Lion at the Quay (in Vancouver, Washington, just across the Interstate Bridge from Portland, Oregon). The hotel will provide a free shuttle to and from the Portland International Airport. Call 1-800-RedLion (733-5466) and ask for the National Animal Interest Alliance rate. Reservations must be made before April 9, 2007.
Sign up now!
|
