This year’s Fall MACA Conference will address Spanish language and the Hispanic culture in ACO work, the care and handling of captive birds and updates on changes to the Minnesota Dangerous Dog Law.

Sessions

Spanish language and the Hispanic culture in ACO work

Julie Manrique, Program Director, Leverage Through Language

Julie Manrique has 18 years of teaching experience and holds a Master of Education in Second Language and Culture Education.  She has lived and traveled extensively in Spanish-speaking countries including Colombia and Mexico where she taught English as a second language.  After teaching Spanish for 12 years in public schools, Julie became Director of Leverage Through Language where she coordinates and teaches Spanish language and culture classes for police departments, social services, health care, and corporate settings.  Julie has worked extensively with the Minneapolis Police Department in teaching Spanish Language and Culture courses, participating in citizens’ academies in Spanish, and other events promoting cross-cultural understanding.

Captive birds in your work environment

Karen Anderson, Owner, Certified Avian Specialist, Avian Suites

Karen Anderson has been working with companion birds for 15 years.  Her company, Avian Suites, is a specialized boarding facility for companion parrots.  Avian Suites is also a co-founder of Minnesota-based Avian Behavior Council which has sponsored four Avian Behavior Conferences which offer courses in the care and training of parrots.  Karen is an Avian Health Technician and a Certified Avian Specialist.

Changes to the Minnesota Dangerous Dog Law

Bill Forbes, Animal Control Officer, Bloomington Animal Control

The Minnesota Legislature passed, and the Governor signed into law, significant changes to the Minnesota Dangerous Dog Law (347.50-347.565). These changes  took effect on August 1, 2008. The most significant changes are: repeat violators of certain statutes may be prohibited from owning dogs; "Provocation" is defined; insurance requirements for dangerous dogs increased.  These changes will be discussed.

Registration

The cost of the school includes continental breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack.  

You can register with the attached form or online at the MACA website at: http://minnesotaanimalcontrol.org

Accommodations

The conference will be held at the Hampton Inn North, 1000 Gramsie Road, Shoreview, MN, 651-482-0402.  Hotel accommodations are the responsibility of the individual registrant.  

To contact MACA

For more information contact Tom Mahan at (763)531-5161 (use * key to enter voice mail) or email at tmahan@ci.new-hope.mn.us.

Schedule

Tuesday October 21

8:00-8:30 AM: Registration, Welcome coffee and pastries provided

8:30-10:00 AM: Spanish language/Hispanic culture, Julie Manrique 

10:00-10:15 AM: Break

10:15 AM-Noon: Spanish language/Hispanic culture, Julie Manrique 

Noon-1:00 PM: Lunch provided

1:00-3:00 PM: Birds in your work environment, Karen Anderson

3:00-3:15 PM: Break, snacks provided

3:15-4:30 PM: Dangerous Dog Law updates, Bill Forbes

4:30 PM: Adjourn

Registration Form

MACA Fall Conference 2008

Hampton Inn North, 1000 Gramsie Road, Shoreview, MN

October 21, 2008

Name  ________________________________________________________________________

Title  __________________________________________________________________________

Agency  _______________________________________________________________________

Phone  _____________________________________ Fax________________________________

Address  _______________________________________________________________________

City  ________________________________________State _____________Zip______________

E-mail  ________________________________________________________________________

Conference fee: 

Are you a 2008 Minnesota Animal Control Association/National Animal Control Association member?

____Yes  $65 (includes lunch and snacks at breaks)

____ No  $95 (includes food and $30 2008 Minnesota Animal Control Association/National Animal

                 Control Association dues).

Vegetarian meal requested ______                                       Vegan meal requested ______       

Note: There will be a non-refundable cancellation fee of $25.00 for cancellations made after

October 14, 2008.

Make check payable to: MACA .   Mail to Tom Mahan, 4401 Xylon Av N, New Hope, MN, 55428.