ACI 2011 Conference Agenda

ACI Tentative Agenda - Click here for a printable agenda with session times and locations.

Conference Theme

Conservation Information in -: iversity, irection, and evelopment.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Arrival Day

Field Experience (optional) 12:45-4:00 pm

• Ride the Ducks! and Newport Aquarium
  
  Included in registration fee.
  
  Ride the Ducks, Greater Cincinnati’s newest and most unique attraction.  Splash down and cruise the Ohio River while exploring historic waterfronts of Newport, Covington and Cincinnati.  Enjoy the ride as we pass the World Peace Bell, Historic Riverside Drive, Great American Ballpark, Paul Brown Stadium and much more aboard an amphibious vehicle crafted from the WWII DUKW.
  
  Next is a stop at the Newport Aquarium. Explore the exhibits and get an inside look at the Aquarium facility.  A behind the scenes tour gives you and idea of what it takes to maintain a one million-gallon environment.  In the guided tour, you’ll see miles of pipes, explore how the animals are fed and visit the dive station and acclimation area.  You'll also learn more about the vet and water quality labs. From divers in fins to animals in transport – you never know what you’ll discover.
  

Evening Reception 5-7 pm

• Join us for an hors d'oeuvre reception at Via Vite on the always-exciting Fountain Square. Mingle with old friends and help welcome our first-time attendees.
• Sponsored by Southwick Associates

Screening of Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time 8 pm

• Green Fire is the first full-length documentary ever made about Aldo Leopold, known as the father of wildlife management. The movie follows Leopold’s extraordinary career, tracing how he shaped and influenced the modern conservation movement. Leopold remains relevant today, inspiring projects all over the country that connect people and land. Watch the trailer... 
• Brought to ACI courtesy of the Aldo Leopold Foundation

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Embracing our non-traditional audiences

Awards subcommittee meeting, 7:30 - 8:15 a.m.

Welcome, 8:30 a.m.

• Melinda Huntley, OSU Sea Grant Extension - To Have and to Hold: Creating Tourism Partnerships that Work
• Kendra Wecker, Ohio Division of Wildlife - Developing the Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp through partnerships
• Kristin Stanford, “The Snake Lady” - Glorifying the Gross: Lessons Learned in the Recovery of the Lake Erie Watersnake
• Mary Van Buren, Tread Lightly
• Ken Keffer, Black Swamp Bird Observatory  - The Ohio Young Birders Club: Encouraging, Educating, and Empowering Our Youth Conservation Leaders
• Dr. John C. Robinson, On My Mountain and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company - Birding for Everyone: The Top 10 Ways to Successfully Connect our Youth to Nature
• Mark Dilley, MAD Scientist & Associates - Making the Most of Your Smartphone in Outdoor Pursuits
• Jim McCormac, Ohio Division of Wildlife - Making birding accessible through the Lake Erie Birding Trail

The ACI Board of Directors will meet during the lunch hour onTuesday.
 

Auction Night, 6 pm

What’s screams 3-D movie better than a night at the drive-in? We’re taking a trip back to the 1950’s birth of the sci-fi “B” movie, but our auction night will offer much more than low-budget scares! Join us as we auction off artwork, trips, and outdoor supplies by the light of the big screen. We’ve got great raffle games and prizes in store. You won’t want to miss out on this casual, fun night!

If you’ve got auction items to donate, please contact Vicki Farus to make arrangements.
 

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Where is conservation information heading?

• Pamela Gilchrist, The Gilchrist Group - "Managing Up" - Sponsored by Ten Point Crossbow Technologies, 8:00 am
• Glen Salmon, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Pittman-Robertson Act
• P. Jeremy Garnish, J.F. Griffin Publishing - Integrating Sponsors and Adding Value
• Keith McCarthy, J.D., LL.M., Ohio Attorney General’s Office - Trademark Law and Copyright Law - Protecting Your Online Brand and Content
• Tom Bennett, National Archery in the Schools Program
• Stephanie Hussey, Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation - RBFF State Fishing License Marketing Program
• Dr. Corey Cockerill, Wilmington College - PR 2.0: How social media applications are transforming communications within agencies, both private and public

Sponsor Share Session, 3:00-4:00 pm - Door prizes for attendance!

Evening – On Your Own, Explore Cincinnati USA
 

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Skills and tools to develop our craft

• ACI Business Meeting – All participants should attend, 8:00 am 
• Steve Williams, Wildlife Management Institute - A Time for Action: Threats to America's Hunting, Fishing, and Conservation Heritage 
• Warren Gartner, Indiana Division of Fish & Wildlife - An introduction to AFWA's new conservation education strategies
• Dr. Greg Hitzhusen, Ohio Interfaith Power and Light & The Ohio State University - Understanding the value of conservation in a variety of faith-based communities
• Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, Growing a successful venison donation program through partnerships
• Guy Vandyke, Huntnfishregs.com
• AFWA Conservation Education breakout - A deeper examination of the conservation education strategies
• Online & Social Success: A Strategic Approach to Add Impact and Reduce Pain breakout - Pamela Gilchrist returns to gives us tips on adding impact on both our websites and social media campaigns.
• Josetta Hawthorne, Council for Environmental Education - Project WILD: Career Component Initiative, New Audiences, Next Generation WILD

Awards Ceremony 5:30 pm

Calling all stars! Give us your best James Dean or glamorous Marilyn Monroe and join us on the red carpet for the ACI Awards Ceremony. Guys pull out your combo suits, cardigans, or even leather jackets and ladies grab puffy skirts or glam pinup dresses and join us for an Academy Awards-like celebration of our members’ accomplishments.

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