2010 Summit Series Topic

The 2010 Summits for Urban Animal Strategies turns the focus on homing animals in our communities. The Alumni will be discussing urban animal strategies that require urgent consideration by those involved with homing animals in our communities. The CBC documentary that aired in early March 2009, the focus on supply chains to both livestock resellers and adoption agencies and the input from the 2009 Forum on Homing, which preceded the 2009 Summit, all point to the need for a collaborative solution in our communities.

• How many animals are entering our communities each year?
• Who are the primary and secondary suppliers of these animals?
• What proportion of animals reaching these homes come from "inside" and "outside" the system?
• Is adoption a better strategy than selling or does that even matter?
• Can rescue/adoption agencies and resellers work toward common goals?
• Can we agree on National Codes of Conduct?
• How will online resellers be incorporated into successful, sustainable homing strategies?
  

Check back with www.tsuas.com for dates and locations announcements for the both the Regional Summits and the Alumni Summit.

To register, CLICK HERE.

2009 Summit Photos On-Line

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!

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:

Judi Canon, NASUAS Program Manager

(P) 705.930.7387 (E) event@tsuas.com

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.

And the Nominees Are....

Some of Canada’s hardest working animal advocates recognized by their peers

CALGARY, 08 October 2009: The Summit Urban Animals Strategies is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2009 Summit Awards. More than 20 nominations for the nine award categories were received from across Canada. The final awards will be presented Thursday, 15 October 2009, during the Gala Reception that is part of the Summit for Urban Animals (SUAS) at Lake Louise, Alberta.

“The ‘Summits’ are intended to convey the recognition of peers from all four sectors of the companion animal industry – animal control/legislation, animal health/wellness, animal welfare and animal services,” explains Larry Evans, Chairman of the SUAS organizing committee. “Considering that individuals and organizations can not nominate themselves, this public acknowledgment of commitment, creativity and collaboration in effort to make their communities better for pets and people is, in itself, a great honour. Although there can only be one award per category, we consider all of our nominees to be ‘winners’ in whatever it is they do.”

the 2009 summit nominees are:

Animal Health & Wellness

• Eastern Passage Village Vet
• Animal Hospital of Manitoba

Animal Re-Homing

• Langley Animal Protection Society
• Lincoln County Humane Society
• Moncton SPCA

Animal Sheltering

• Animatch
• Calgary Humane Society
• City of Calgary Animal Services
• Heaven Can Wait
• Saskatoon SPCA
  

Community Education

• Edmonton Animal Services
• Ontario SPCA - Animal Voice Magazine
• Ontario SPCA - BARC Camp

Community Collaboration

• Lincoln County Humane Society

Distinguished Service Provider

• Associated Vet Clinic Ltd.
• Ontario SPCA

Media & Communications

• Dogs in Canada
• Ontario SPCA

Individual Achievement

• Dr. Hugues Lacoste, Centre Vet
  
• Debbie Nelson, MEOW Foundation
• Dr. Drew Van Niekerk, Assoc. Vets
• James Wilke, City of Saskatoon Animal Services

Lifetime Individual Achievement

• Tim Dack, City of Winnipeg Animal Services
• Paul Teichroeb, City of Vancouver Animal Services

All Summit alumni are encouraged to review the nominees and their supporting documents at the www.tsuas.com website, under the section “summit award nominations”. Then vote by completing the survey.

See you at the Summit!