Conference Oversight Committee
Provides general oversight of conference finances, reviews and approves all contracts, approves conference budget, approves all unbudgeted payments and overruns for the conference, approves and manages website or application used for conference fees and registration, and develops and ensures processes are in place to reduce AZADV liability and loss.Members
Chair: Ellen Kulie, Detroit Zoo
Kay Johnson, Milwaukee Zoo
Linda Kendzierski, Greenville Science Center
Tim Kouba, Oklahoma City Zoo
Shari LaRue, Topeka Zoo
Patty Whitecotton, Oklahoma City Zoo
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Conference Planning Committee
Works with pre-determined host sites to plan and execute all details for upcoming conferencesMembers of the 2022-2023 Oklahoma City Conference Planning Committee
Chair: Tim Kouba, Oklahoma City Zoo
MaryAnn Lefevre, Phoenix Zoo
Steven Hancock, Columbus Zoo/Aquarium
Tasha Packer, Oklahoma City Zoo
Pat Statland, St. Louis Zoo
Diane Tyk, Oklahoma City Zoo
Patty Whitecotton, Oklahoma City Zoo
Social Media SubCommittee
The Social Media Committee monitors the AZADV Facebook group on a frequent, continuing basis ensuring that postings are in compliance with the AZADV Publication Guidelines.
Members
Director: Linda Kendzierski, Greensboro Science Center
Facebook Monitors: Kim Houk, Milwaukee County Zoo/Racine Zoo; Helen Lee Reid, Brookfield Zoo; and Jeanie Baratono, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
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Professional Development Committee
The Professional Development Committee develops and maintains member resources. It is comprised of Social Media, Travel, and Education SubCommittees.
Education SubCommittee
The Education Committee identifies and makes available to AZADV members information about education/interpretation techniques and methods, conservation status and updates, and zoo and aquarium species.
Members
Director: Steven Morrissey, Essex County Turtleback Zoo
Other members TBD