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| Special Events |
| Sunday, September 7, 2008 |
| 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Directors' Workshop
The Directors, and committee chairs and vice chairs will spend the day discussing issues and the strategic direction of the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. The event will be held at the historic Gideon Putnam Hotel, located in the Saratoga Spa State Park, approximately 5 miles from the host hotel. Transportation will be provided from the Saratoga Hilton departing at 9:30 a.m.  |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Directors' Workshop Reception
The Directors, and committee chairs and vice chairs and their spouses/guests are invited for cocktails at the Gideon Putnam Hotel. A shuttle will leave the Saratoga Hilton at 5:30 p.m. to bring guests to the event. The event is sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation. |
| 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Directors' Workshop Dinner
The Directors, and committee chairs and vice chairs and their spouses/guests are invited to dinner at the Gideon Putnam Hotel sponsored by Ducks Unlimited. |
| Monday, September 8, 2008 |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Guest Gathering
Join other conference guests for coffee and a chance to meet new friends and reconnect with old acquaintances. The New York DEC staff will be on hand to help you plan your stay in Saratoga. This event will be held each morning Monday through Thursday), and tours will be offered to local points of interest. Make sure you fill out your guests email address on the registration form so we can keep them posted on the scheduled activities. |
| 8:30 a.m. - Noon |
Beyond The Boundaries: Meeting the Challenge of Landscape Conservation |
| Noon - 1:00 p.m. |
Director's Lunch (for state and provincial directors only).
Join us and hear about the incredible progress being made in Conservation Education. |
| 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Wind Energy Development and Wildlife -- The Impact of Transmission Corridors
The workshop is intended to provide the Wind Power Subcommittee with information on the transmission industry and public utility commissions, and how they relate to wind energy development and wildlife conservation issues. Participants will learn about the transmissions corridor industry, public utility commissions and the wind energy development industry. They will hear how these players relate to and address wildlife issues. Time has been set aside after the speakers for discussion and questions. The information presented and the resulting discussion will used to determine how the Subcommittee engages in transmission corridor issues. |
| 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
Welcome to New York Reception
The Canfield Casino, (6 blocks from the hotel).
This spectacular renovated Victorian casino, now a museum and special events venue, is located a short walk through beautiful downtown Saratoga on the grounds of Congress Park. Transportation will not be provided, but if you require assistance getting to the facility, please let the coordinators know in advance. Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops, and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. |
| Tuesday, September 9, 2008 |
| 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
The Ollie Show!
The Ollie Show at The Parting Glass Pub! All welcome to attend! This watering hole is located 2 blocks from the hotel, and features pub fare and a wide selection of beer on tap. |
| Wednesday, September 10, 2008 |
| 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Ready, Set, GO! Getting Started: Integration of Climate Change into your State Wildlife Action Plan
City Center B
Co-hosted by the Teaming with Wildlife and Climate Change Committees and the National Wildlife Federation.
Climate Change is now recognized as the leading threat to wildlife and the habitats they depend upon. Several states are leading the effort to integrate the impacts and actions needed into their state wildlife action plans. All states will eventually be updating their action plans, coupled with the requirement for adaptation strategies in the pending cap and trade legislation make this a necessary action.
This workshop will share issues, questions, and “how-to’s” on starting to address climate change in your agency with a particular focus on integration into state wildlife action plans. States from each region (WA, FL, MN and MA) will explain the tools, resources, and process they are using including where they are getting the best scientific information and expertise, stakeholder involvement, workshops, lessons learned so far. Extensive discussion time is included in the workshop. Suggestions to the newly formed working group of these two committees will be welcomed.
Additionally, we will cover funding for such work and the role of state agencies and the associated Teaming with Wildlife coalition to help ensure we obtain the much needed dedicated funding in federal climate change legislation.
For more information: Naomi Edelson, National Wildlife Federation, 202/797-6889 or edelsonn@nwf.org
Opening Remarks. Dave Schad, Director, Minnesota Division of Fish and Wildlife, Chair, Climate Change Committee and Noel Holcomb, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Chair, Teaming with Wildlife Committee. Doug Inkley, Senior Scientist, National Wildlife Federation
Washington (Western) Example. Rocky Beach, Wildlife Diversity Program Manager, Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife.
Florida (Southeastern) Example. Doug Parsons, Partnership Coordinator, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Minnesota (Midwest) Example. Brian Stenquist, Strategic Planner, MN Department of Natural Resources.
Massachusetts (Eastern) Example. John O’Leary, State Wildlife Grants Coordinator, Mass. Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.
NWF’s Assistance and Commitment. Naomi Edelson, Senior Program Manager, National Wildlife Federation |
| 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Pre-Banquet Reception
The Pre-Banquet Reception (Exhibit area). Join fellow conference attendees for a couple of cocktails prior to the Annual Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Awards Banquet with our exhibitors. All are welcome to attend. |
| 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
Annual Awards Banquet
The Awards Banquet (included in registration) – all welcome! Join us as we roast exemplary leaders in the fish and wildlife field. The Seth Gordon Award, the Ernest Thomas Seton Award, the Mark Reeff Memorial Award, the Boone & Crockett Award, the Private Lands Fish & Wildlife Stewardship Award, Honorary Life Membership Award, the Law Enforcement Award, and Special Recognition Award will all be presented during this evening celebration. (Open to Everyone). Please let us know if you will not attend the banquet so that we may be accurate with our communication to the hotel. |
| Thursday, September 11, 2008 |
| 10:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. |
Association of Fish & Wildlife Business Meeting
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Business Meeting- this wrap up event will highlight the progress of the working committees throughout the year and how their efforts will be implemented in the coming months. |
| 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
President's Reception
All welcome! Join us as we toast Corky Pugh, outgoing Association President in this casual end of conference reception. |
| If you are interested in holding a meeting or event in conjunction with the conference, please contact Cindy Delaney at cindy@delaneymeetingevent.com or (802) 865-5202. |
| Note to Committee Chairs: Please don’t forget to assign someone from your committee to take notes and photographs during your meeting. |
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