The scenery at Lake Louise, Alberta, and the spectacular Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel provided some spectacular photo opportunities for our Summit photographers... But we did manage to draw them away from the breathtaking vistas to shoot some photos of Summit attendees and events, too!
For '09 Summit delegates, view the photos and enjoy a walk down memory lane....
For alumni and industry thought leaders not able to make it to this year's event, take a peak to see what you missed!
30 November 2009
20 November 2009
Why Become a Summit Alumnus?
Because the National Alumni Summit for Urban Animal Strategies (NASUAS) gives you the tools you need to bring practical solutions to your organization and inspire industry stakeholders to work collaboratively to create a healthier community for pets and people.
The NASUAS attracts some of the brightest minds in the North American companion animal industry. Your attendance allows you to participate in executive level discussions, hear world-class speakers and network with others who face similar challenges.
By being part of the alumni group, you become part of the solution. This results in significant benefits for you, as an individual, for your organization and for your community.
What does this mean for you?
As an Alumnus, you have access to a proprietary ‘Alumni Only’ section of the tsuas.com website that provides a wealth of information, including:
Directory: Published to encourage and facilitate continued dialogue and is for exclusive use of alumni in good standing. Includes the names and contact information for more than 160 thought leaders from all four sectors of the companion animal industry.
Resources: Designed to facilitate information sharing and the implementation of ideas and concepts discussed at the NASUAS. This information is updated and added to on a regular basis, so be sure to check it out every few weeks to learn what’s new!
Discounts: Special consideration is given to the Alumni group, for such things as event registration and subscriptions to the annual survey.
To maintain your Alumni status, it is essential that you attend at least one NASUAS every two years. If you cannot attend, then you must apply for special consideration to maintain your status or have another alumni nominate you as a delegate.
For more information contact:
18 November 2009
2009 Summit Delegate Survey Results
The results from the 2009 Delegate Survey are in. The 2009 Delegates had the following to say regarding the venue and timing of the Summit:
- 62% of delegates agreed with alternating the Venue from East to West
- 71% of delegates agreed with keeping the mid-October date
- The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise received an overwhelming approval rating of 98%
Some of the comments we received about the Summit venue were:
"...some signage such as many hotels would have helped since the hotel is a tad of a maze..."
"First time staying at the Chateau and I was very happy with it!"
"More time to experience the setting would be wonderful, it's a shame to waste the view."
"Beautiful location and staff at the Fairmont are top notch."
"I love it being at the Lake Louise venue, but that it would be selfish to expect Easterners to make the big trek every year just for my convenience :) !"
Based on the above results, we are pleased to announce that the 2010 Summit for Urban Animal Strategies will take place at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise from Wednesday, 13 October to Friday, 15 October.
We are planning on having the 2011 Summit at an Eastern location. Watch the Summits for Urban Animal Strategies blog for updates on this event.Thank you for your feedback.
10 November 2009
H1N1 Confirmed in Canadian Ferret and American Cat
November 6, 2009: Yesterday, PIJAC Canada received notice that the first confirmed case of H1N1 in a ferret was reported to the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association.
In addition, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) put out a press release yesterday stating that there has been one confirmed case of a cat in Iowa contracting the H1N1 virus from the owners.
Please take notice of this PIJAC Canada bulletin to learn more on what you should do.
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association has also posted an information sheet on their website for pet owners.
Questions for PIJAC Canada?
(p) 1-800-667-7452 or 1-613-730-8111
(e) memberservices@pijaccanada.com.
02 November 2009
Delegate Feedback Appreciated
Your Summit organizers were thrilled to receive several congratulatory emails from satisfied delegates within hours of the event wrap-up on October 16.
Here is a snippet of what some people had to say about the event:
"I just wanted to send along a quick thank you on the this year's Conference. Again PetLynx has gone over and above on this event."
G. Potter ~ Alberta Animal Services
"I can’t tell you how many delegates were raving about the Summit! The most frequent sentiment expressed was that the event just keeps getting better and better.
P. Cameron ~ Calgary Humane Society
"On behalf of everyone who worked so hard to create and deliver the [Summit] programs, thank you! By all accounts, it was an excellent Summit. Our thanks to PetLynx for providing national leadership. Everyone is looking forward to 2010."
K. McDonald ~ Ontario SPCA
While we really appreciate this unsolicited feedback and show of support, we still encourage all delegates (who have not already done so) to complete the 2009 Summit for Urban Animal Strategies Delegate Survey.
Yes, we work hard to make this event better each year, but we can't do that without your honest evaluation. The deadline to provide delegate feedback is Friday, November 6.
We would also like to take this opportunity to encourage those of you who wish to have the complete North American Urban Animals Survey (NAUAS) for the Canadian and/or US markets to contact Cindy Kreutzer (cindy.kreutzer@petlynxmail.com or 403.219.1088).
Cindy will provide you with the NAUAS Subscriber Contract and the discount voucher you will receive as one of our important clients.
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