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| Special Events |
| Sunday, September 7, 2008 |
| 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Directors Retreat
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. Guests are welcome for the reception and dinner. This event is sponsored in part 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. - 11:30 a.m. |
Beyond The Boundaries: Meeting the Challenge of Landscape Conservation
Today's greatest conservation challenges are driven by forces that transcend political boundaries--global trade and investment; resource scarcity; fragmentation; species invasions; rising energy costs and the search for alternative energy sources; and climate change. At the same time, every state fish and wildlife agency is facing increasing public demands; urbanization; shrinking hunter and angler constituencies, and revenue base; and rising costs. In this challenging environment, conservation organizations must more effectively apply available resources to achieve the biggest bang for their buck (and waterfowl, and fish, and…). We won't be successful in the future simply by doing more or doing it faster. We also need to be smarter about how we invest our resource dollars. We must become more effective at ensuring that there is functional habitat at a landscape scale, or we will not be able to ensure the future of the nation's fish and wildlife resources.
Join us for a special two-hour Plenary Session where we will learn about successful and promising approaches in landscape-level conservation. We will see how conservation strategies based on measurable population goals can help us target the right conservation actions, in the right places, and build an even greater record of success on the ground. Panel discussions will address best practices, barriers and opportunities for collaboration. Can your agency afford not to expand its conservation vision beyond the boundaries? |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Director's Lunch (for state and provincial directors only).
Join the Association staff for updates on their efforts throughout the year. |
| 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 |
| 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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