Annual
Sanctuaries
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Sanctuaries 2003: Focus on the Future Building and Maintaining Stable and Effective Animal-Serving Organizations April 27–29, 2003 The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS) has worked for animals and sanctuaries for eleven years. This third annual conference builds on the success of the last two, but with a difference this year. Whereas the others have emphasized a wide variety of topics, this year we will focus on fewer subject areas but in greater depth. This change responds to participant evaluations asking for more opportunity to talk with colleagues and presenters in an in-depth way about areas of paramount concern:
Focus on the Future will benefit anyone working with animals or who is considering doing so—sanctuaries and shelters, educators and advocates, managers, board members, and volunteers. Participants last year had this to say about the conference: "I loved being with like-minded people. It refreshed me for another year of rescues." "Gaining ideas and learning from other participants in an informal atmosphere were what I liked best." "I liked the spirit of this group—mutual respect despite highly charged issues." "Great networking opportunity!" Presenters Ron Aaron: Communications & Marketing Consultant; Host of radio talk show Lorri Bauston: Co-Founder & Director of Farm Sanctuary Alan Berger: Executive Director of Animal Protection Institute Lynn Cuny: Founder & Executive Director of Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation John Floyd: Owner of Evergreen Creative Communications Richard Gilbreth: Executive Director of International Exotic Feline Sanctuary Rae Sikora: Founder/Director of Simply Enough; Co-Founder & former Executive Director of Center for Compassionate Living – International Institute for Humane Eduction Plus other speakers and panelists not yet confirmed Conference Agenda Saturday Social hour, dinner, registration Sunday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. "Building, Strengthening, & Promoting Your Organization: Marketing, Fundraising, Business Planning" Speakers: Ron Aaron, Lorri Bauston, Alan Berger, and John Floyd Monday 8:00–10:00 a.m. "Sowing Seeds: Education for a Compassionate Future" Speaker: Rae Sikora 10:15 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Track I: "Sowing Seeds" continued Track II: Wildlife Sanctuaries Panel/Roundtable Discussion: "Living the Work: Challenges from Within the Sanctuary" Panelists: Lynn Cuny, Richard Gilbreth
Track III: Farmed & Companion Animal Sanctuaries Panel/Roundtable Discussion (same issues as above) Panelists: To be announced 1:00–3:00 p.m. Track I: "Sowing Seeds" continued Track II: Wildlife Sanctuaries Panel continued: "Challenges from Outside the Sanctuary"
Track III: Farmed/Companion Animal Sanctuaries Panel continued (same issues as above) 3:15–5:00 p.m. Track I: "Sowing Seeds" conclusion Tracks II & III: All Sanctuaries Panel Discussion: "Collaboration & Differences Among Sanctuaries: Where Do We Go From Here?" Tuesday 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Group A: Wildlife Sanctuaries: Linkages USDA, AZA, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, and State Departments of Wildlife Group B: Farmed Animal Sanctuaries: Linkages Veterinarians, Vet Schools, and Lifetime Care Sanctuary collaboration: Veterinary treatments, knowledge and information sharing, record-keeping Panelists: To be announced 1:00–3:00 p.m. Roundtable: Accredited Members & TAOS Board Program Notes Sunday's all-day session on "…Marketing, Fundraising, Business Planning" is intended to provide the tools for participants to go home and lead their organizations in developing a one-year plan for starting (or reinforcing) their movement toward stability and solvency. It will look at all elements of an annual fundraising plan, building a community presence, developing useful relationships with the media, producing compelling public relations materials and newsletters, financial management, strategic planning, and more. Monday starts with a two-hour session for all participants introducing them to concepts and practices for developing creative educational initiatives at their organizations. For those who want more in-depth engagement in this process, the session will continue for the full day. For those interested only in an introduction to the process, the remainder of the day will be spent in panel-guided, roundtable discussions of the salient issues facing sanctuaries today and how they can respond to them individually and collectively. Tuesday offers sanctuaries the opportunity to hear from representatives of other organizations with whom they interface on animal-related matters and to define more productive ways of doing so. Information Where The Menucha Retreat & Conference Center, 38711 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy., Corbett, Oregon (22 miles east of Portland). Menucha offers a unique venue for our conference (as it has to others for over 50 years)—It is situated within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. It offers a true "retreat" setting with an informal atmosphere, home-cooked meals, beautiful grounds, and overlooking the breathtaking River Gorge. As a nonprofit Center it also allows us to arrange accommodations at far more reasonable rates than the usual urban hotel setting allows. When April 27–29, 2003. Conference sessions begin on Sunday morning the 27th and end at noon on the 29th. On the evening of the 26th we will have dinner and a reception at Menucha provided by our host, John Floyd of Evergreen Creative Communications in Portland, Oregon. This is the time to meet informally the other participants. Transportation We have arranged group shuttle service from the airport to Menucha (a half-hour drive). If you need this service, please provide the requested information on the Registration Form. Cost is $15 one-way, $25 roundtrip. Lodging Accommodation prices include room and three meals a day from Saturday dinner through Tuesday lunch. (Options 1 & 2 differ in room size and "niceness.")
Conference Fee TAOS Accredited Members: $175 Nonmembers: $195
Call TAOS at (830-336-3000, e-mail info@taosanctuaries.org, or mail/fax the Registration Form (below). Brochure & Registration Form Click here or on the image below to display and print an Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) version of the whole TAOS Sanctuaries 2003 Brochure and Registration Form. This document is legal size (8.5" x 14").
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The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS) P.O. Box 925, Stillwater, MN 55082 Phone: 763-772-3087 • Fax: 651-275-0457 E-mail: info@taosanctuaries.org • Web Site: http://www.taosanctuaries.org Copyright © 2003–2008 The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS)
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