Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion, Dallas, Texas
March 10–13, 2004
Co-sponsored by Humane Society International and
The International Fund for Animal Welfare
Wednesday, March 10, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
International Day
| 9:00 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductions
HSI Programs—Creating a Network of Support
—HSI and IFAW Staff |
| 9:45 a.m. |
Planning and Executing a Successful Legislative Campaign
—Martha C. Armstrong, Senior Vice President, Companion Animals and Equine Protection, HSUS |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Workshop to be presented by the International Fund for Animal Welfare |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch (box lunch provided) |
| 1:30 p.m. |
ABC (Animal Birth Control)—An Indian Success Story
—J.F. Reece, B.Sc., B.V.Sc., M.R.C.V.S, Help in Suffering (HIS), Jaipur, India |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Theory and Techniques of Humane Capture, an interactive workshop
—David L. Pauli, Director, HSUS Northern Rockies Regional Office |
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Thursday Morning, March 11, 8:30 a.m.–Noon
Special Workshops
| 8:30 a.m. |
Packaging Your Product
—Sherry Grant, Director of Operations, Yudisthira Bali Street Dog Program |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Humane Livestock Issues at the Local Level
—Paul Whittington, Research Fellow, Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, UK
—Sherry Grant |
Thursday Evening, March 11, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
An Open Forum
All participants from abroad are invited to join their colleagues in the HSI Hospitality Room to share information about their work and specific animal issues facing them in their countries. Those wishing to speak are encouraged to prepare a short 10–15 minute informal presentation to allow time for questions and discussion.
Friday, March 12, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
President's Reception for Foreign Guests
Hosted by Paul G. Irwin, President and CEO, HSUS/HSI
Lookout Room in Reunion Tower (an identification card or passport will be required).
Saturday, March 13, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
| 9:30 a.m. |
Workshop to be presented by the International Fund for Animal Welfare |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Meet the Experts
—HSI, HSUS, IFAW Staff and Others |
Special Opportunities—offered throughout the conference
** Marketing Services Workshop
The Marketing Services Workshop will offer personal consultation and assistance in developing or improving your organization's marketing tools—a business plan, brochure, PowerPoint presentation, and/or Website. Be sure to bring copies of any of these items you already have with you.
** The HSI International Connection (Hospitality Room)
Open Tuesday, 5:00–7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:00–9:00 a.m., Thursday, 7:30–8:30 a.m., noon–3:00 p.m., and 5:30–7:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
This is HSI's hospitality room where you will always find a staff member to answer your questions and assist with your needs. A computer with modem will be available for your use. Coffee will be served on Thursday and Friday mornings from 7:30–10:00 a.m. If you have materials for display or handouts, please bring them to Cockrell on Tuesday between 5:00–7:00 p.m. and pick them up again on Friday before 3:00 p.m. HSI acknowledges with appreciation a contribution from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (www.ifaw.org) in support of this program.
