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Welcome New SAWA MembersUpdated 6/20/17
Get ready to connect, share and help us advance the profession.
SAWA is a professional network that develops and promotesindustry best practices, cultivates collaboration, and brings out the best in animal welfare leaders.More at About SAWA
OurMission
Animal Trends: overpopulation of cats; transport of animals across geographical regions; need for emergency assistance
Financial Climate: worldwide economy effect on fund raising and municipal budgets
Business Environment: increasing need for technological advancement, professional staff and organizational transparency
Advance the Animal Welfare Profession: provide relevant and practical education, information and resources
Current Critical Issues Tackled
by SAWA Leadership
SAWA Operating
ValuesWe ask all members to join our code of ethics.
“Unless all members of an organization share
a common vision and a similar series of
values, the objective, purpose and/or goals of
that organization cannot and will not be
achieved.” – James MacGregor Burns
Be an active member
“Sometimes experience equates to old but I have never thought in that manner. Our peers, who have an interest in our industry and a quest to learn give “experienced” people like me a chance to contribute. I would like to think, along with other members, we made a difference in animal welfare and developed a path to make us better administrators.”
Harry Dates, CAWA
Be an active member
We are only as strong as our members.
Be an active member
Participation is key! You’ll never feel alone.
Let’s Get Started
Member Log On Information
1. Go to http://www.sawanetwork.org
2. Click the “sign in” link (top right hand corner).
3. Your Username is your preferred e-mail; password is SAWA (case sensitive)
4. Once you log into your profile, you can reset your password or update your profile in “edit bio.”
5. Once you’re in, you may view all members only areas of the website.
Log on Information
Log on Information – Change your password
Join SAWA Facebook
Groups Conversation
Board
Optional – OPT IN REQUIRED (from home page click on Networking tab)
At your fingertips networking with executive exchange and general issues platforms
SAWA Facebook
Groups Rules and Etiquette
Should you choose to “opt in” to real time networking in the SAWA Facebook Groups, please commit to the rules and etiquette.
• Don’t post promotional or commercial messages in the groups
• Don't challenge or attack others
• Remember your post may end up on another social media platform
SAWA Facebook Group
Conversation Examples
Sample Facebook Group conversations
“I am interested in hearing from organizations who have eliminated breed identification on their cage cards and any feedback about how it has been received or issues surrounding the non-specific labeling.”
“What have you found to be the most effective way to present changes (and get approved) in ordinances to your local City Council? “
Again, sign up at Join SAWA Facebook Groups
Certified Animal Welfare
Administrator (CAWA)
What is CAWA?
Industry certification for those who have achieved mastery of the knowledge and skills of animal welfare, or animal care & control A test of skills in a variety of areas deemed to
be “minimal qualified standards” for an animal welfare expert
For more information, contact: [email protected]
or log onto SAWA Certification at:https://sawanetwork.site-ym.com/page/certification.
Certified Animal Welfare
Administrator (CAWA)
Why CAWA?
• Distinguish your knowledge, skills and achievements
• Support best practices within the profession
• Amplify the need of specialized qualifications required to successfully lead
For more information, contact: [email protected]
or log onto SAWA Certification at:https://sawanetwork.site-ym.com/page/certification.
SAWA Committees • Learn about SAWA Committees and
volunteer opportunities…our work is exponentially better with everyone working together.
• The best way to get started is to join or begin a new SAWA OnPOINT discussion.
SAWA Committee
ChairsBoard of Directors Gary Weitzman, DVM, MPH, CAWA
Best Practices and Emerging Trends
Brad Shear, CAWA
CertificationCouncil
Jodi Buckman, CAWA
DevelopmentCommittee
Gary Weitzman, DVM, MPH, CAWAKathryn Mahoney, CPA, CAWA
Governance Committee
Sharon Harvey
Membership Committee
Shelly Moore, CAWA
SAWA On POINT
Expert groups gather to network, share outcomes with peers in blog posts, develop content for SAWA conferences, and uncover ideas best practices development.
SAWA On POINT
Animal Care & Control: Challenges of municipal shelters.
Annual Giving: Staying fresh, sustaining and building on current relationships, and reaching donors of the future.
Business Model of the Future: Economics and ethics of animal sheltering.
Chief Financial Officers: CFOs share issues and work on solutions.
Cost Per Animal: Professionals investigate this critical indicator.
SAWA On POINT Crossing the Brink: Overwhelmed versus
underwhelmed communities helping each other.
Effective Legislative Advocacy: Providing materials for shared use.
Fundraising Walks: Effective operations, increasing revenue, attendance and community visibility.
Human Resources: Trends, changing law, effective policies.
Managing Culture in Multi-Campus Organizations: Recognize the significant role of culture.
Transport: Members helping other members excel with transport.
SAWA On POINT • Interested in starting a new discussion
group? Let us know at [email protected].
• Find out more at http://sawanetwork.site-ym.com/page/sawaonpoint.
SAWA Face-to-Face
Education
The SAWA Management Conference –Usually held in June
• Target animal welfare or animal care and control senior management issues
• In-depth education: development/outreach, operations and administration/finance
• Designed to catapult senior managers into executive positions
• Support educational needs of CAWA Core Competencies
SAWA Face-to-Face
Education
The SAWA Annual Conference – Usually held in November
• Target animal welfare or animal care and control CEO issues
• Topics include ways to move the industry forward and work successfully with your board
• Support educational needs of CAWA Core Competencies
SAWA Training and Education
Opportunities
Upcoming Schedule
June 6-8, 2018; SAWA Management Conference, Chicago, IL
November 7, 2018; National Council on Pet Population Research Symposium, Kansas City, MO
November 8-10, 2018; SAWA Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO
SAWA Training and Education
Opportunities
SAWA Past Events – Audio Tape and Presentation Available
November 14-17, 2017; SAWA Annual Conference, Miami, FL
November 18, 2017; National Council on Pet Population Research Symposium, Miami, FL
You’ll find the order form at https://sawanetwork.site-ym.com/page/ConferenceHandouts
SAWA Training and Education
Opportunities
SAWA WebinarsSAWA Companion Animal Transport Best Practices
Beyond Labels: Understanding the True Impact of Live Release Rates and Intake Policies
Sticky Frames: Why Negatives Lodge in the Mind and What to Do
Industry EducationListing of other regional and national conferences
SAWA Professional Development Scholarships
SAWA recognizes the critical importance of education and professional development for those in the animal welfare and animal care & control industries.
We offer these two scholarships honoring exceptional industry leaders:
Randy Partee & Legacy of Leadership
You will receive a direct solicitation to apply
SAWA Virtual
Directory• The SAWA Membership Directory is virtual and
accessible through the “Join and Renew” tab. Search for members by name or geographic location.
• Log onto the home page: http://www.sawanetwork.org
• Wave your mouse over “Join and Renew” in the gray tab.
• Click on “member directory” and log in to access your peers.
SAWA Virtual
Directory
SAWA Resource
CenterSAWA Public Resources
• CEO Onboarding Tool• Companion Animal Transport Best
Practice• Compensation and Benefits Survey
(available for purchase)• SAWA News and Blog
SAWA News and
Expert Blogs
SAWA Compensation and Benefits
Survey
• Log onto the home page: http://www.sawanetwork.org
• Wave your mouse over “resources” in the gray tab.
• Click on “salary survey” and find out more.
SAWA Resource
Center For all SAWA web-based resources, click “Resources” on the home page and choose “Industry Tools.”
SAWA Members Only Resources Executive Leadership Fundraising Resources Human Resource Guidelines Job Descriptions Operational Policies and Tools
SAWA Resource
Center There’s no need to “reinvent the wheel!”
Executive Leadership
Board of Directors Handbook BOD and ED Job Descriptions and
Evaluation Tools Organization Charts Strategic Plan Examples
SAWA Resource
CenterOperational Information
Disaster Plan Animal Enrichment Foster Programs Shelter SOP
For more information see:SAWA Operational Information
SAWA Resource
CenterHuman Resource Guidelines
Employee Manual Job Evaluation HR Policies Staff Ethics
For more information see:SAWA HR Guidelines
SAWA Career Center
Members may post job openings FREE (same position for one month) on the most-visited page on our website!
From the Home Page, choose “post a job” under the Careers tab.
SAWA Best Practices
A set of guidelines that lay out proven efficient and effective methods to achieve optimal results.
SAWA Companion Animal Transport Best Practices – Best practice, training and development at this link.
SAWA Animal Enrichment Best Practices – Best practice, training and development at this link.
Testimonials
“I just registered for the SAWA Management Conference and, for the first time in recent memory, I’m really excited about the seminar offerings. Thank you both for making sure that relevant, engaging content was offered.”
Katherine M. Shenar, Executive Vice President of Community Engagement, San Diego, Humane Society
Testimonials
”Thank you for the new mission statement! I think this mission is reflective of a collaborative and inclusive organization - one that I am happy to refer fellow rescue-group workers and volunteers.”
Britney E. Wallesch. Executive Director, Black Dog Animal Rescue, Inc.
Testimonials“One thing that might not show up in the ratings is how amazed everyone was (and still are) with the new marketing infrastructure. The App, the bloggers, the social media and the overall organization was superb. I have had friends on social networks like LinkedIN ask me what was happening in St. Pete that all their animal welfare colleagues were raving about.”
Miguel Abi-hassan, CAWA, Chief Executive Officer, Halifax Humane Society
Testimonials “Please accept my most sincere gratitude for naming me a scholarship recipient (Legacy of Leadership) for the SAWA Annual Conference. As the director of a small municipal shelter, our travel and training budget does not normally allow for conference attendance of this caliber. The sessions, the exhibits, the business meeting, the luncheon, the networking opportunities all combined to make an amazing event for a small town kid. Thank you all again for this terrific opportunity.
Cliff Bennett, Director, Flathead County Animal Shelter
Society of Animal Welfare AdministratorsBoard of Directors
Gary Weitzman, DVM, MPH, CAWA, Chair, President & CEO, San Diego Humane Society & SPCA
Lisa LaFontaine, Chair Elect, Chief Executive Officer, Humane Rescue Alliance
Sharon Harvey, Secretary, President & CEO, Cleveland Animal Protective League
Kathryn Mahoney, CPA, CAWA, Treasurer, Dir. of Finance & Administration, Wayside Waifs, Inc.
Judy Calhoun, CFRE, CAWA, Immed. Past Chair, Executive Director, The Larimer Humane Society
Sharon Harmon, CAWA, Executive Director, Oregon Humane Society
Shelly Moore, CAWA, President / CEO, Humane Society of Charlotte
Corey Price, Animal Services Manager, City of Irving Animal Services
Lori Redmon, President/CEO, Kentucky Humane Society
Michael Robbins, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Atlanta Humane Society
Brad Shear, CAWA, Executive Director, Mohawk Hudson Humane Society
Ana Zorrilla, CAWA, Chief Executive Officer, Louisiana SPCA
Jim Tedford, CAWA, Ex Officio Officer, President & CEO, Society of Animal Welfare Administrators
SAWA Staff
Jeannie GriggVice-President
Jim Tedford, CAWAPresident and CEO
Kelly Weitz AndersonOperations Manager
Susannah PoeAdministrative Assistant
Tom TholenSr. VP Marketing
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