TAOS - The Association of Sanctuaries - We accredit superior animal sanctuaries for wild animals, farmed animals, and companion animals and assist animal sanctuaries in providing quality rescue and care for displaced animals who live in an animal sanctuary.

Annual
Sanctuaries
Conference

Sanctuaries 2004: "Evolution"

Building and Maintaining Stable and Effective Animal-Serving Organizations

March 25–28, 2004
Stone Mountain Resort
Atlanta, Georgia

The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS) has worked for animals and sanctuaries for 12 years. This fourth annual conference continues to build on the success of the last three. Offering a variety of workshops and presenters to cover wildlife, farmed animal, and companion animal sanctuaries.

Special Guest Speakers

Dr. Robert G. Roop, Ph.D.
Vice President, Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)

"Combating Compassion Fatigue in the Animal Sanctuary Profession"

Karen Davis, Ph.D.
Founder and President, United Poultry Concerns

"Wild, Feral, and Domesticated Chickens and Turkeys: What Do They Have in Common and What Do We Know About Them?"

Other topics that will be covered include:

•	How to Start a Sanctuary
•	Organizational Development
•	Fund Raising
•	Board Development
•	Public Relations
•	Veterinary Medicine for Sanctuaries
•	How to get the Help We Need: Volunteers, Interns, Employees
•	Meet other sanctuary professionals and rescuers and share your experiences

Details & Reservations

Where

Stone Mountain Inn, where you will experience a true classic in Southern tradition, Hospitality and Charm. Located just east of downtown Atlanta in Georgia's famous Stone Mountain Park.

Stone Mountain Inn

1058 Robert E. Lee Drive

Stone Mountain, GA 30083

When

Thursday, March 25 through Sunday, March 28, 2004

Beginning on the evening of the 25th a welcoming reception party will allow you to meet other participants informally at the beautiful Marina on the lake.

Conference sessions begin on Friday morning and end at noon on Sunday.

Lodging

Rooms will be booked thru Rhino World Travel.

$89/night single or double occupancy.

(Please let us know if you would like to share a room)

Air Flights

Rhino World Travel has secured a discount for both Delta and American Airlines. You may choose to book your own flights.

Transportation

Provided to and from the hotel. $20 each way.

Conference Fee

TAOS accredited members: $195

Non-members: $215