Crowne Plaza Warwick - Grand Ball Room

Sessions

Saturday 15 April, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:00
8:00
Registration and Breakfast
1 hour, 8:00 - 9:00

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If this is your first day attending, stop by the registration table on your arrival. Pick up your packet and name badge. 
9:30
9:30
Is It Really Change We're After?
1 hour 15 minutes, 9:30 - 10:45

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Talk

B.J. Rogers, Emancipet (Speaker)

Though we often say that the work of our organizations is to "make change," much of the work we do i...

Sunday 16 April, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
9:30
9:30
The Problem With Messaging: How Our Words are Holding Us Back & How We Can Do Better
1 hour 15 minutes, 9:30 - 10:45

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Talk

Brad Shear CAWA, Potter League for Animals (Speaker)

Alison Fotsch, Wisconsin Humane Society (Speaker)

Animal sheltering in the U.S. has a messaging problem. Current messaging stokes divisions amongst th...
17:00
17:00
Networking Event: New England Federation of Humane Societies' Evening Social
2 hours, 17:00 - 19:00

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Grand Ball Room

Join NEFHS for a craft-themed networking event. Perfect for the introvert and extravert alike, mix and mingle with at...

Monday 17 April, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
13:15
13:15
Roundtable Discussions
1 hour, 13:15 - 14:15

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The round tables are small group discussions with participants seated around a table focusing on a particular topic. Each table will have a faci...

Monday 18 March, 2024

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:00
8:00
REGISTRATION/BREAKFAST/EXHIBITOR
1 hour, 8:00 - 9:00

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9:00
9:00
WELCOME
30 minutes, 9:00 - 9:30

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9:30
9:30
Back to Basics: Intake Procedures
1 hour, 9:30 - 10:30

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Stephanie Magnarelli DVM, Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire (Speaker)

10:30
10:30
BREAK
30 minutes, 10:30 - 11:00

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11:00
11:00
Back to Basics: Dog Behavior, Body Language & Fear-Free Handling
1 hour, 11:00 - 12:00

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Kaylee Bashaw CPDT-KA, Copper & Co. Dog Training (Speaker)

This session will cover basic dog body language and fear-free handling and is intended fo...
12:00
12:00
VENDOR & EXHIBITOR LUNCH
1 hour, 12:00 - 13:00

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13:00
13:00
Back to Basics: Connecting with Cats–Why Paying Attention to Cats Matters
1 hour, 13:00 - 14:00

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Cathy Lund, DVM, City Kitty Veterinary Care for Cats (Speaker)

Why do so many animal health care professionals dread working with cats?  Is the way...
14:00
14:00
VENDOR & EXHIBITOR BREAK
30 minutes, 14:00 - 14:30

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14:30
14:30
Back to Basics - People, Paws and Purpose: Transformative strategies for elevating community engagement through client services and hospitality
1 hour, 14:30 - 15:30

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David Owens, Best Friends Animal Society (Panelist)

Kristan McCormick, Best Friends Animal Society (Panelist)

Providing excellent client services is essential to building trust and positive partnersh...
16:00
16:00
NETWORKING EVENT - The NE Fed Fest
1 hour 30 minutes, 16:00 - 17:30

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Wind down from the day and enjoy some tasty snacks and beverages while getting to know fellow attendees and partaking in some or all of the many ac...

Tuesday 19 March, 2024

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:00
8:00
REGISTRATION/BREAKFAST/EXHIBITOR
1 hour, 8:00 - 9:00

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Grand Ball Room

9:00
9:00
WELCOME
30 minutes, 9:00 - 9:30

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Grand Ball Room

9:30
9:30
General Session - Unleashing Belonging & Dignity to Increase Animal Lifesaving
1 hour, 9:30 - 10:30

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Keynote

Elizabeth Gamboa, PetSmart Charities (Speaker)

Rory Adams, PetSmart Charities (Speaker)

Workplace culture and environment are...
10:30
10:30
VENDOR & EXHIBITOR BREAK
30 minutes, 10:30 - 11:00

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12:00
12:00
VENDOR & EXHIBITOR LUNCH
1 hour, 12:00 - 13:00

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14:00
14:00
VENDOR & EXHIBITOR BREAK
30 minutes, 14:00 - 14:30

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Grand Ball Room

Wednesday 20 March, 2024

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:00
8:00
REGISTRATION/BREAKFAST/EXHIBITOR
1 hour, 8:00 - 9:00

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9:00
9:00
WELCOME
30 minutes, 9:00 - 9:30

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Grand Ball Room

9:30
9:30
General Session - Meaningful Relationships: Forming or Rebuilding Alliances
1 hour, 9:30 - 10:30

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Jennifer Toussaint, Animal Welfare League of Arlington (Keynote speaker)

Could we be causing roadblocks for one another? During this session, attendees will uncov...
10:30
10:30
VENDOR & EXHIBITOR BREAK
30 minutes, 10:30 - 11:00

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12:00
12:00
VENDOR & EXHIBITOR LUNCH
1 hour, 12:00 - 13:00

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14:00
14:00
BREAK
30 minutes, 14:00 - 14:30

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14:30
14:30
ROUNDTABLES
1 hour, 14:30 - 15:30

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Grand Ball Room

Cap off the conference with an opportunity to sit with a small group of peers and a host, to share conference takeaways, take a deeper dive, and as...