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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6258, 0, '2014-07-24 17:40:30', '2014-07-24 22:40:30', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Phoenix Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is seeking a full-time Grounds Quality Associate to perform custodial services, clean restrooms, picnic tables, water fountains, offices, benches and other items on Zoo grounds.  Grounds Quality personnel also help with event set-up and tear down, arranging tables and chairs according to event requests.    \r\n\r\nMinimum requirements include ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, and possession of a valid driver’s license. All Phoenix Zoo employees must pass pre-employment background checks including a drug test, this position will also require clear annual Tb testing.\r\n\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo was born of a spirit of community and the efforts of small group of dedicated volunteers, and carefully nurtured through the support of millions. We have enjoyed a truly remarkable first 50+ years.  Come be a part of our next 50 years and inspire millions more, connecting them with the natural world in new and fascinating ways. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\n<em>Not specified.</em>\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\n<em>Not specified.</em>\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nTo view a more complete description and list of requirements and to apply for this position please visit the Phoenix Zoo job page at:\r\n\r\nhttp://phoenixzoo.org/careers/?AppliTrackJobId=704&amp;AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&amp;AppliTrackViewPosting=1 \r\n\r\nRésumés are not accepted for any Zoo position without an accompanying application. While postings may remain on outside sites for longer, once a job is removed from The Phoenix Zoo job page it is closed and we will no longer accept applications.\r\n\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is an EEOE/ADA employer. \r\n', 'Grounds Quality Associate', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6256-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-07-24 17:40:30', '2014-07-24 22:40:30', '', 6256, 'https://www.aazk.org/6256-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6259, 3, '2014-07-24 17:41:08', '2014-07-24 22:41:08', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Phoenix Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is currently looking for 10 part-time seasonal Experience Guides. This position will likely run September – May.  Guides initiate conversations and educate the public about animals encountered throughout the zoo.  Experience Guides provide a safe and engaging experience for guests by operating with an enthusiastic and motivational communication style.  Guides are responsible for explaining the rules at various animal encounters, and monitoring guests for crowd control and safety purposes, and maintaining the cleanliness of ride areas and equipment.  \r\n\r\nMinimum requirements include excellent public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to learn and communicate science concepts to the public, 1 year of customer service experience, and ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. All Phoenix Zoo employees must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen, this position also requires annual TB testing.\r\n\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo was born of a spirit of community and the efforts of small group of dedicated volunteers, and carefully nurtured through the support of millions. We have enjoyed a truly remarkable first 50+ years.  Come be a part of our next 50 years and inspire millions more, connecting them with the natural world in new and fascinating ways.  Experience Guides have the unique pleasure of staffing the only walk-through squirrel monkey exhibit in the United States, allowing guests to walk into an open exhibit where squirrel monkeys scamper through bushes and trees just inches away.  Our Guides also staff Stingray Bay, the Giraffe Encounter and the Petting Zoo; some of our most popular attractions. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\n<em>Not specified.</em>\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\n<em>Not specified.</em>\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nTo view a more complete description and list of requirements and to apply for this position please visit the Phoenix Zoo job page at:\r\n\r\nhttp://phoenixzoo.org/careers/?AppliTrackJobId=705&amp;AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&amp;AppliTrackViewPosting=1 \r\n\r\nRésumés are not accepted for any Zoo position without an accompanying application. While postings may remain on outside sites for longer, once a job is removed from The Phoenix Zoo job page it is closed and we will no longer accept applications.  \r\n	\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is an EEOE/ADA employer. \r\n', 'Experience Guide I', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'experience-guide-i', '', '', '2014-07-24 17:41:09', '2014-07-24 22:41:09', '', 0, 'https://www.aazk.org/?post_type=job_postings&#038;p=6259', 0, 'job_postings', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6261, 0, '2014-07-24 17:41:09', '2014-07-24 22:41:09', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Phoenix Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is currently looking for 10 part-time seasonal Experience Guides. This position will likely run September – May.  Guides initiate conversations and educate the public about animals encountered throughout the zoo.  Experience Guides provide a safe and engaging experience for guests by operating with an enthusiastic and motivational communication style.  Guides are responsible for explaining the rules at various animal encounters, and monitoring guests for crowd control and safety purposes, and maintaining the cleanliness of ride areas and equipment.  \r\n\r\nMinimum requirements include excellent public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to learn and communicate science concepts to the public, 1 year of customer service experience, and ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. All Phoenix Zoo employees must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen, this position also requires annual TB testing.\r\n\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo was born of a spirit of community and the efforts of small group of dedicated volunteers, and carefully nurtured through the support of millions. We have enjoyed a truly remarkable first 50+ years.  Come be a part of our next 50 years and inspire millions more, connecting them with the natural world in new and fascinating ways.  Experience Guides have the unique pleasure of staffing the only walk-through squirrel monkey exhibit in the United States, allowing guests to walk into an open exhibit where squirrel monkeys scamper through bushes and trees just inches away.  Our Guides also staff Stingray Bay, the Giraffe Encounter and the Petting Zoo; some of our most popular attractions. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\n<em>Not specified.</em>\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\n<em>Not specified.</em>\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nTo view a more complete description and list of requirements and to apply for this position please visit the Phoenix Zoo job page at:\r\n\r\nhttp://phoenixzoo.org/careers/?AppliTrackJobId=705&amp;AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&amp;AppliTrackViewPosting=1 \r\n\r\nRésumés are not accepted for any Zoo position without an accompanying application. While postings may remain on outside sites for longer, once a job is removed from The Phoenix Zoo job page it is closed and we will no longer accept applications.  \r\n	\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is an EEOE/ADA employer. \r\n', 'Experience Guide I', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6259-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-07-24 17:41:09', '2014-07-24 22:41:09', '', 6259, 'https://www.aazk.org/6259-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6262, 3, '2014-07-25 11:20:57', '2014-07-25 16:20:57', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Phoenix Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is currently looking for a Maintenance Technician to perform skilled work involving HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, installation, preventative maintenance and construction of exhibits. This will include gates, fences, cages, and various other equipment throughout zoo, and ongoing monitoring of the overall condition of equipment and systems. The General Maintenance Technician will be completing routine scheduled maintenance, preventative maintenance, and requests for maintenance coming through our operations work order request electronic system. \r\n\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo was born of a spirit of community and the efforts of a small group of dedicated volunteers, and carefully nurtured through the support of millions. We have enjoyed a truly remarkable first 50+ years.  Come be a part of our next 50 years and inspire millions more, connecting guests with the natural world in new and fascinating ways.  A cultural destination and a conservation organization, the Phoenix Zoo is now home to more than 1,400 animals, including 30 species that are endangered or threatened. Our Maintenance team has been instrumental in our exhibit design, creating spaces that work for the animals as well as our guests. \r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nMinimum requirements for this position include a degree, trade school diploma, or license, and 5 years’ experience in zoo, campus, industrial maintenance, or construction with experience and/or basic knowledge of all types of maintenance including HVAC, plumbing; equipment including operation of backhoes, skid steer loaders and forklifts; carpentry and electrical systems. An ideal candidate will be familiar with preventative maintenance programs, safety, and practices, be familiar with OSHA regulations with regard to maintenance and safety, skilled in interpreting schematic drawings, charts and technical instructions, have knowledge of the application and use of equipment such as saws, torches, grinders, meters, gauges, etc. Must be a cooperative team player and be able to work occasional weekend days, late evenings on occasion and holidays. All Phoenix Zoo employees are required to pass pre-employment background checks including a drug test, this position will also require annual TB testing a valid driver’s license.\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nThis full time position has a minimum starting hourly wage of $16.00 DOE, and comes with our full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and generous PTO.  \r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\n\r\nTo view a more complete description and list of requirements and to apply for this position, please visit the Phoenix Zoo job page at:\r\n  \r\nhttp://phoenixzoo.org/careers/?AppliTrackJobId=706&amp;AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&amp;AppliTrackViewPosting=1 \r\n\r\nRésumés are not accepted for any Zoo position without an accompanying application. While postings may remain on outside sites for longer, once a job is removed from The Phoenix Zoo job page it is closed and we will no longer accept applications.  \r\n\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is an EEOE/ADA employer.  \r\n', 'Maintenance Technician - Geneal Maintenance', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'maintenance-technician-geneal-maintenance', '', '', '2014-07-25 11:20:57', '2014-07-25 16:20:57', '', 0, 'https://www.aazk.org/?post_type=job_postings&#038;p=6262', 0, 'job_postings', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6264, 0, '2014-07-25 11:20:57', '2014-07-25 16:20:57', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Phoenix Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is currently looking for a Maintenance Technician to perform skilled work involving HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, installation, preventative maintenance and construction of exhibits. This will include gates, fences, cages, and various other equipment throughout zoo, and ongoing monitoring of the overall condition of equipment and systems. The General Maintenance Technician will be completing routine scheduled maintenance, preventative maintenance, and requests for maintenance coming through our operations work order request electronic system. \r\n\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo was born of a spirit of community and the efforts of a small group of dedicated volunteers, and carefully nurtured through the support of millions. We have enjoyed a truly remarkable first 50+ years.  Come be a part of our next 50 years and inspire millions more, connecting guests with the natural world in new and fascinating ways.  A cultural destination and a conservation organization, the Phoenix Zoo is now home to more than 1,400 animals, including 30 species that are endangered or threatened. Our Maintenance team has been instrumental in our exhibit design, creating spaces that work for the animals as well as our guests. \r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nMinimum requirements for this position include a degree, trade school diploma, or license, and 5 years’ experience in zoo, campus, industrial maintenance, or construction with experience and/or basic knowledge of all types of maintenance including HVAC, plumbing; equipment including operation of backhoes, skid steer loaders and forklifts; carpentry and electrical systems. An ideal candidate will be familiar with preventative maintenance programs, safety, and practices, be familiar with OSHA regulations with regard to maintenance and safety, skilled in interpreting schematic drawings, charts and technical instructions, have knowledge of the application and use of equipment such as saws, torches, grinders, meters, gauges, etc. Must be a cooperative team player and be able to work occasional weekend days, late evenings on occasion and holidays. All Phoenix Zoo employees are required to pass pre-employment background checks including a drug test, this position will also require annual TB testing a valid driver’s license.\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nThis full time position has a minimum starting hourly wage of $16.00 DOE, and comes with our full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and generous PTO.  \r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\n\r\nTo view a more complete description and list of requirements and to apply for this position, please visit the Phoenix Zoo job page at:\r\n  \r\nhttp://phoenixzoo.org/careers/?AppliTrackJobId=706&amp;AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&amp;AppliTrackViewPosting=1 \r\n\r\nRésumés are not accepted for any Zoo position without an accompanying application. While postings may remain on outside sites for longer, once a job is removed from The Phoenix Zoo job page it is closed and we will no longer accept applications.  \r\n\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is an EEOE/ADA employer.  \r\n', 'Maintenance Technician - Geneal Maintenance', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6262-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-07-25 11:20:57', '2014-07-25 16:20:57', '', 6262, 'https://www.aazk.org/6262-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6265, 3, '2014-07-28 14:22:27', '2014-07-28 19:22:27', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>North Carolina Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nThe NC Zoo is seeking a successful candidate to be assigned to the Watani Grasslands section working with African elephants. 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Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit** \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMust have recent working experience in:\r\n\r\n·              Operant conditioning in a positive reinforcement with elephants.\r\n\r\n·              Environmental enrichment with elephants.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMust have working knowledge of biology, including animal anatomy, physiology, ecology, and behavior for elephants obtained from working in an AZA accredited zoo, sanctuary setting or related facility. \r\n\r\nMust have considerable knowledge of animal husbandry including:\r\n\r\n·              Feeding strategies and species-specific nutrition\r\n\r\n·              Accurate and thorough record-keeping\r\n\r\n·              Animal capture &amp; restraint\r\n\r\n·              Safety and safe practices around dangerous animals \r\n\r\n \r\nRequires good oral and written communication skills and good interpersonal relations/teamwork skills.   \r\n\r\nRequires basic computer knowledge for research &amp; daily reporting.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMust have good physical agility, strength, vision &amp; hearing, and the ability to perform strenuous physical work in extremes of weather and challenging physical environments, e.g. outdoor animal enclosures. Specifically, this means the ability to lift 50 pounds, walk, stand, see animals &amp; exhibits for observation and safety as well as hear animal\'s sounds, radio communication and emergency situations.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\nMINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: \r\n \r\nGraduation from a two-year technical or community college with a degree in zoo animal technology or other related curriculum; or graduation from high school and two years of animal care experience in a zoo or related facility; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6268, 2, '2014-07-28 14:41:02', '2014-07-28 19:41:02', '&nbsp;\r\n<p align="center"><b style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BFR EVENT FACILITY PLANNING</span></b></p>\r\n <b>Set a Date - </b>Early so that it can be advertised in as many newsletters, fliers as possible. Info should be placed in <b>zoo newsletters</b> (at least 4 times)<b>, facility volunteer newsletters</b>, <b>Society communications</b>, <b>facility maps or advertisement fliers.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Chamber of Commerce</b> – Check with Chamber (or other Community Association) prior to setting date to find out events that could conflict. Once you choose the date, inform your Chamber of Commerce and ask to be placed on their Calendar of Events.\r\n\r\n<b>Facility Management</b> – Set up a meeting with your facility director and/or management. AAZK has a Memorandum of Agreement with  AZA that pledges to assist AAZK’s BFR event through AZA IM resources such as Public Relations (PR) Graphics Departments.  Most AAZK BFR events are recognized by AZA Facilities as part of their annual 3% Conservation contribution\r\n\r\n<b>Volunteer Coordinator – </b>Set up a meeting with the Coordinator. Talk to your zoo volunteers at an organized luncheon to let them know they can join the event or sponsor someone (have your forms ready) or work at the event.\r\n\r\n<b>Society Director –</b> Set up a meeting with the Director or Coordinator of the entity that supports your facility.  Promoting the BFR event, promotes the facilities involved.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BFR EVENT PRE-PLANNING</span></b></p>\r\n <b>Collect door prizes</b>. Seek the big airline prizes 4-6 months in advance (write thank you notes – helps build a base for next year!) Hint: Restaurants are easy to get prizes from. <b>Visit a potential donor in person, with formal letter of donation request.  </b>The letter should detail the successful history of the event on the local and national levels.\r\n\r\n<b>Fliers </b>- Put registration fliers in an area where volunteers may see them-in their “check –in” area. Have fliers that you can hand out so they can be completed later.\r\n\r\n<b>Invite Bowlers from Previous Events</b> (addresses listed on sponsor forms from prior year)\r\n\r\n<b>Blue Rhino Gas</b> (Ferrell Gas) - is the primary event sponsor and should be included in all local events. (They may even underwrite your event!)\r\n\r\n<b>Rhino Linings – </b>After asking Blue Rhino, try to get a commitment from these folks in your area to join your event, If Blue Rhino cannot commit Rhino Linings may be an event sponsor.\r\n\r\n<b>BFR is Open to the public </b>– Make sure this fact is well advertised.\r\n\r\n<b>Invite Boy Scouts or Girl Scout troops</b> to join your event.\r\n\r\n<b>Create a T-shirt</b> – Look for sponsors for the event shirt\r\n\r\n<b>A Day off Work</b>? - See if your zoo will offer a day off work for the team who raises the most $ (ex. Graphics team, Maint. Team, etc)\r\n\r\n<strong>Marketing and Promotion</strong> – Your facility may have contacts or staff can lend a hand – hey, these people do this for a living! Seek help to get the word out.\r\n\r\n<b>Prizes </b>- It pays to advertise.  Once you have a list of Door prizes or other giveaways, raffle prizes, etc.  Publicize the list to attract bowlers and sell raffle tickets.\r\n\r\n<b>Invite Celebrities </b>to bowl at your event (especially TV/radio- free advertising!).\r\n\r\n<b>Advertising - </b>Get permission from your Facility to<b> </b>post info next to <b>rhino/elephant exhibits</b> about your upcoming event and how to join!\r\n\r\n<b>Trip Winner </b>– The person that raises the most money, wins a trip.  Don’t be shy, let your potential donors know this fact.\r\n\r\n<b>Friends and Family </b>– The most important donors of all, and usually, the softest touches!\r\n\r\nSee <b><a href="http://aazkbfr.org/">http://aazkbfr.org</a> or <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/">http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></b>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">AAZK EVENT AND CONTACT  INFORMATION</span></strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><b>EACH YEAR SEND INFO TO PATTY: </b>Please send your BFR contact person’s name &amp; contact info (email/phone) &amp; your chapter’s website/facebook info+ your event date info ASAP<b>.</b></p>\r\nThere is a <b>$25 administrative fee for BFR</b> events. This allows AAZK to send 100% of donations to conservation rather than taking a portion of funds for Administrative costs. Please make checks payable to <strong>AAZK </strong>and mail to:\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Patty Pearthree</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">318 Montibello Dr.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Cary, NC 27513</p>\r\nPlease write in memo:  “BFR Admin Fee”\r\n\r\nIf your chapter would like a “Lewa Promo” DVD free of charge or other Lewa info, please contact Ginger Thomson: gingeratlewa.org or 415-990-3311.\r\n\r\nIf your chapter would like Rhino info, flyers,etc. for events, contact Bill Konstant/IRF: <a href="mailto:b.konstant@rhinos.org">b.konstantatrhinos.org</a>.\r\n\r\nFor additional BFR Event information<b> </b>or assistance<b> - Contact Patty Pearthree, AAZK BFR Program Manager: ppear3atgmail.com  or 919-678-0449.</b>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/BFRTipsForSuccess.doc"> </a>', 'BFR Tips for Success', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5265-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-07-28 14:41:02', '2014-07-28 19:41:02', '', 5265, 'https://www.aazk.org/5265-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6269, 2, '2014-07-28 14:47:49', '2014-07-28 19:47:49', '<h4>Member Resources</h4>\r\nResources for AAZK Members and Chapters are located in the Member Only section of the website. Please login using your Username and Password to find additional member information on Bowling for Rhino Events.\r\n<h4>What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" src="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo_497x497-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="90" /> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK) sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR). Over 60 AAZK chapters participate throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in Sumatra. These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire ecosystems!\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Why save Rhinos?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignright" title="extinct_rhino" src="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/extinct_rhino-300x200.jpg" alt="extinct_rhino" width="150" /> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species. All 5 species- the white, black, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan are endangered. Only the white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from extinction. In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only 2,500 remain in isolated populations. On the Asian continent, the greater one-horned population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has fewer than 60 animals.\r\n\r\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children? The rhino is a large, flagship species. By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat. By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered species, not just the rhino.\r\n\r\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50 million years but it can not survive guns and man. The rhino is killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles. So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks. "BFR" money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuaries/parks, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk-color-logo-c2a8.jpg" alt="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" width="56" height="68" />The black rhino is AAZK National\'s symbol and we believe we have an obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction. Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</h4>\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1443 alignleft" title="img_5337" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5337-300x200.jpg" alt="img_5337" width="150" /> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats, and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve the black and white rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran rhino in Indonesia.\r\n\r\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon. This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth! Ujung Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds, many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile, amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of the globes land surface!\r\n\r\n<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1445" title="sumatranrhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sumatranrhino-300x199.jpg" alt="sumatranrhino" width="150" /> In 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within this park. $25,000/ year is needed at BBSNP to provide additional patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti- poaching skills.\r\n\r\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching teams in Way Kambas.\r\n\r\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy(LWC). 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant</a> administered by the AAZK.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax deductible?</h4>\r\nYes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501 (c)(3) organization. Also, remember to check with your employer to see if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your donation.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How can I help?</h4>\r\nYou can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser or by donating to someone who is. <a href="../../find-chapters/">Click here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</h4>\r\n<strong>No.</strong> Anyone can join the bowl-a-thon and have fun.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How many chapters participate?</h4>\r\nApproximately 60 chapters participate each year with about 55 events (some bowl together) in U.S. and Canada.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Why not bowl for a different animal each year?</h4>\r\nIt takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah, Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan gibbons and the coral reefs, just to name a few.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Want to Host a Bowling for Rhinos Event in Your Community?</h4>\r\nContact Patty Pearthree at ppear3atgmail.com\r\n\r\nor:\r\n\r\nPatty Pearthree\r\n318 Montibello Drive\r\nCary, NC 27513\r\n(919) 678-0449\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Where can I get more information?</h4>\r\nHopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/contact/">let us know</a>. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org" target="_blank">www.lewa.org</a>, <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/" target="_blank">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/" target="_blank">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-07-28 14:47:49', '2014-07-28 19:47:49', '', 1269, 'https://www.aazk.org/1269-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6270, 2, '2014-07-28 14:48:23', '2014-07-28 19:48:23', '<h4>Member Resources</h4>\r\nResources for AAZK Members and Chapters are located in the <strong>Member Only</strong> section of the website. Please login using your Username and Password to find additional member information on Bowling for Rhino Events.\r\n<h4>What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" src="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo_497x497-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="90" /> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK) sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR). Over 60 AAZK chapters participate throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in Sumatra. These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire ecosystems!\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Why save Rhinos?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignright" title="extinct_rhino" src="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/extinct_rhino-300x200.jpg" alt="extinct_rhino" width="150" /> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species. All 5 species- the white, black, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan are endangered. Only the white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from extinction. In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only 2,500 remain in isolated populations. On the Asian continent, the greater one-horned population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has fewer than 60 animals.\r\n\r\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children? The rhino is a large, flagship species. By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat. By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered species, not just the rhino.\r\n\r\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50 million years but it can not survive guns and man. The rhino is killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles. So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks. "BFR" money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuaries/parks, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk-color-logo-c2a8.jpg" alt="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" width="56" height="68" />The black rhino is AAZK National\'s symbol and we believe we have an obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction. Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</h4>\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1443 alignleft" title="img_5337" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5337-300x200.jpg" alt="img_5337" width="150" /> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats, and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve the black and white rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran rhino in Indonesia.\r\n\r\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon. This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth! Ujung Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds, many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile, amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of the globes land surface!\r\n\r\n<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1445" title="sumatranrhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sumatranrhino-300x199.jpg" alt="sumatranrhino" width="150" /> In 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within this park. $25,000/ year is needed at BBSNP to provide additional patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti- poaching skills.\r\n\r\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching teams in Way Kambas.\r\n\r\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy(LWC). 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant</a> administered by the AAZK.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax deductible?</h4>\r\nYes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501 (c)(3) organization. Also, remember to check with your employer to see if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your donation.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How can I help?</h4>\r\nYou can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser or by donating to someone who is. <a href="../../find-chapters/">Click here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</h4>\r\n<strong>No.</strong> Anyone can join the bowl-a-thon and have fun.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How many chapters participate?</h4>\r\nApproximately 60 chapters participate each year with about 55 events (some bowl together) in U.S. and Canada.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Why not bowl for a different animal each year?</h4>\r\nIt takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah, Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan gibbons and the coral reefs, just to name a few.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Want to Host a Bowling for Rhinos Event in Your Community?</h4>\r\nContact Patty Pearthree at ppear3atgmail.com\r\n\r\nor:\r\n\r\nPatty Pearthree\r\n318 Montibello Drive\r\nCary, NC 27513\r\n(919) 678-0449\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Where can I get more information?</h4>\r\nHopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/contact/">let us know</a>. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org" target="_blank">www.lewa.org</a>, <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/" target="_blank">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/" target="_blank">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-07-28 14:48:23', '2014-07-28 19:48:23', '', 1269, 'https://www.aazk.org/1269-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6271, 2, '2014-07-28 14:50:00', '2014-07-28 19:50:00', '<h4>Member Resources</h4>\r\nResources for AAZK Members and Chapters are located in the <strong>Member Only</strong> section of the website. Please login using your Username and Password to find additional member information and helpful Event resources under the <strong>Committee and Programs</strong> Tab.\r\n<h4>What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" src="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo_497x497-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="90" /> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK) sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR). Over 60 AAZK chapters participate throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in Sumatra. These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire ecosystems!\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Why save Rhinos?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignright" title="extinct_rhino" src="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/extinct_rhino-300x200.jpg" alt="extinct_rhino" width="150" /> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species. All 5 species- the white, black, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan are endangered. Only the white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from extinction. In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only 2,500 remain in isolated populations. On the Asian continent, the greater one-horned population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has fewer than 60 animals.\r\n\r\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children? The rhino is a large, flagship species. By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat. By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered species, not just the rhino.\r\n\r\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50 million years but it can not survive guns and man. The rhino is killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles. So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks. "BFR" money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuaries/parks, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk-color-logo-c2a8.jpg" alt="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" width="56" height="68" />The black rhino is AAZK National\'s symbol and we believe we have an obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction. Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</h4>\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1443 alignleft" title="img_5337" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5337-300x200.jpg" alt="img_5337" width="150" /> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats, and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve the black and white rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran rhino in Indonesia.\r\n\r\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon. This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth! Ujung Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds, many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile, amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of the globes land surface!\r\n\r\n<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1445" title="sumatranrhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sumatranrhino-300x199.jpg" alt="sumatranrhino" width="150" /> In 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within this park. $25,000/ year is needed at BBSNP to provide additional patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti- poaching skills.\r\n\r\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching teams in Way Kambas.\r\n\r\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy(LWC). 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant</a> administered by the AAZK.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax deductible?</h4>\r\nYes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501 (c)(3) organization. Also, remember to check with your employer to see if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your donation.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How can I help?</h4>\r\nYou can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser or by donating to someone who is. <a href="../../find-chapters/">Click here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</h4>\r\n<strong>No.</strong> Anyone can join the bowl-a-thon and have fun.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How many chapters participate?</h4>\r\nApproximately 60 chapters participate each year with about 55 events (some bowl together) in U.S. and Canada.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Why not bowl for a different animal each year?</h4>\r\nIt takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah, Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan gibbons and the coral reefs, just to name a few.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Want to Host a Bowling for Rhinos Event in Your Community?</h4>\r\nContact Patty Pearthree at ppear3atgmail.com\r\n\r\nor:\r\n\r\nPatty Pearthree\r\n318 Montibello Drive\r\nCary, NC 27513\r\n(919) 678-0449\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Where can I get more information?</h4>\r\nHopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/contact/">let us know</a>. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org" target="_blank">www.lewa.org</a>, <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/" target="_blank">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/" target="_blank">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-07-28 14:50:00', '2014-07-28 19:50:00', '', 1269, 'https://www.aazk.org/1269-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6274, 3, '2014-07-30 16:33:14', '2014-07-30 21:33:14', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>El Paso Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\n***Recruitment will begin July 31, 2014***\r\n\r\nThe City of El Paso is seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual to serve in the position of Zoo Keeper. This position will feed and care for exotic animals in the different areas.  Depending on the vacancy, candidates may be assigned to an area that contains: elephants, large carnivores, hoofstock, primates, and birds.  As part of the El Paso Zoo Team, you will be required to work a schedule across a 7-day week, including weekends and holidays, and perform highly physical work on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nTYPICAL DUTIES:\r\nFeed and care for exotic zoo animals and clean and maintain animal enclosures. Involves: Prepare regular and special diets to feed animals. Feed and water animals. Clean, disinfect and maintain cages, enclosures and exhibit areas as needed. Maintain safety of animals. Monitor animal health and well-being. Report animal illness or injury to appropriate staff. Assist veterinary staff as needed with administering medications, providing treatment and restraining. Provide care for animals such as by trimming beaks, nails and wing feathers, providing moisture for turtles, reptiles and birds, shearing sheep, weighing animals and other services as needed. Record animal information such as temperature and consumption to charts. \r\n \r\nAssist with behavior modification and enrichment programs for animals. Involves: Utilize system of rewards to condition animal to do things on command. Provide animal with interactive items and activities to relieve stress and boredom. Provide exercise for animals as needed. \r\n \r\nProvide assistance to other zoo staff and to the public. Involves: Identify maintenance problems and resolve or report as necessary. Assist with grounds and landscaping maintenance and construction. Test water quality in aquatic exhibits. Answer questions from other staff and the public regarding zoo animals, exhibits and related. \r\n\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nA High School diploma or GED, and one (1) year of confined animal care and handling experience, excluding personal pets. \r\n\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nSalary:  $12.31 - $18.27 Hourly\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nNote: Recruitment will begin on July 31, 2014.  On July 31, 2014, interested applicants must go to www.elpasotexas.gov to apply.  Applications are only accepted online. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately on July 31, 2014.  This position will close once a preset number of qualified applications have been received.\r\n', 'Zoo Keeper', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'zoo-keeper-5', '', '', '2014-07-30 16:33:14', '2014-07-30 21:33:14', '', 0, 'https://www.aazk.org/?post_type=job_postings&#038;p=6274', 0, 'job_postings', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6276, 0, '2014-07-30 16:33:14', '2014-07-30 21:33:14', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>El Paso Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\n***Recruitment will begin July 31, 2014***\r\n\r\nThe City of El Paso is seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual to serve in the position of Zoo Keeper. This position will feed and care for exotic animals in the different areas.  Depending on the vacancy, candidates may be assigned to an area that contains: elephants, large carnivores, hoofstock, primates, and birds.  As part of the El Paso Zoo Team, you will be required to work a schedule across a 7-day week, including weekends and holidays, and perform highly physical work on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nTYPICAL DUTIES:\r\nFeed and care for exotic zoo animals and clean and maintain animal enclosures. Involves: Prepare regular and special diets to feed animals. Feed and water animals. Clean, disinfect and maintain cages, enclosures and exhibit areas as needed. Maintain safety of animals. Monitor animal health and well-being. Report animal illness or injury to appropriate staff. Assist veterinary staff as needed with administering medications, providing treatment and restraining. Provide care for animals such as by trimming beaks, nails and wing feathers, providing moisture for turtles, reptiles and birds, shearing sheep, weighing animals and other services as needed. Record animal information such as temperature and consumption to charts. \r\n \r\nAssist with behavior modification and enrichment programs for animals. Involves: Utilize system of rewards to condition animal to do things on command. Provide animal with interactive items and activities to relieve stress and boredom. Provide exercise for animals as needed. \r\n \r\nProvide assistance to other zoo staff and to the public. Involves: Identify maintenance problems and resolve or report as necessary. Assist with grounds and landscaping maintenance and construction. Test water quality in aquatic exhibits. Answer questions from other staff and the public regarding zoo animals, exhibits and related. \r\n\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nA High School diploma or GED, and one (1) year of confined animal care and handling experience, excluding personal pets. \r\n\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nSalary:  $12.31 - $18.27 Hourly\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nNote: Recruitment will begin on July 31, 2014.  On July 31, 2014, interested applicants must go to www.elpasotexas.gov to apply.  Applications are only accepted online. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately on July 31, 2014.  This position will close once a preset number of qualified applications have been received.\r\n', 'Zoo Keeper', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6274-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-07-30 16:33:14', '2014-07-30 21:33:14', '', 6274, 'https://www.aazk.org/6274-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6277, 3, '2014-08-01 12:13:52', '2014-08-01 17:13:52', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Utah\'s Hogle Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nUtah’s Hogle Zoo is announcing the opening of a full time position as an Animal Keeper in the  Reptile area, within the Animal Care Department.\r\n\r\nThe Zoo is seeking a highly-qualified animal care specialist to provide superior daily care to many species of  reptiles including venomous and crocodilians. Will be involved with exhibit maintenance, conservation breeding programs, introductions for housing, veterinary procedures, animal training and enrichment, addressing the media, education programs, research and caring for other animals or areas as needed.  \r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nApplicants must be able to work effectively in a strong team environment, foster positive interactions with guests and other Zoo departments, serve as an ambassador for the Zoo and liaison to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in regards to animal programs, and possess a strong commitment to wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and providing a high-quality guest experience. Excellent writing and public speaking skills are necessary. Previous experience with reptiles is expected, including experience with venomous and crocodilians. A degree in life sciences, biology,  herpetology, zoology or related field is preferred. \r\n\r\nApplicant must be able to work under diverse and variable weather conditions and be able to lift over 60 pounds without injury, bend, stoop, jump, and stretch. Good driving record required. \r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nSalt Lake City, Utah, is the gateway for outstanding outdoor activities with world-class skiing less than 30 minutes away and more than 20 National Parks and monuments within a few hours\' drive – this area is ideal for nature lovers!  \r\n\r\nThis is a full-time, benefit-eligible position. Salary is commensurate with experience. \r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nAnyone interested in this position should send a cover letter and resume to Jane Larson Animal Care Supervisor (jlarson@hoglezoo.org) by August 15, 2014. Utah’s Hogle Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. \r\n', 'Reptile Keeper', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'reptile-keeper-2', '', '', '2014-08-01 12:13:52', '2014-08-01 17:13:52', '', 0, 'https://www.aazk.org/?post_type=job_postings&#038;p=6277', 0, 'job_postings', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6280, 2, '2014-08-01 12:29:34', '2014-08-01 17:29:34', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Utah\'s Hogle Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nUtah’s Hogle Zoo is announcing the immediate opening of a full-time benefitted position as Relief Keeper-Rocky Shores.\r\n\r\nThe Rocky Shores exhibit includes four acres with five large exhibits featuring Grizzly and Polar Bears, Seals and Sea Lions, Bald Eagles and North American River Otters. Relief Keeper – Rocky Shores is responsible for the care and husbandry of these animals, the salt water aquaria, as well as, other animals or areas as assigned. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nApplicants must be able to work effectively in a positive team environment, equally with guests, staff and volunteers.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary in this position. At least three years paid experience working with pinnipeds in a zoo or aquarium setting is required. There is a strong expectation of experience in operant conditioning and training techniques, providing enrichment, public speaking, and developing pinniped programs for Zoo guests. Degree in life sciences, biology, zoology or related field is preferred. Relief Keeper – Rocky Shores will also be trained to work in other animal areas of the Zoo.   \r\n\r\nApplicant must be able to work under diverse and variable weather conditions, in close proximity to visitors, be able to lift over 60 pounds without injury, bend, stoop, jump, and stretch; must be able to obtain an Advanced Open Water dive certification from a recognized organization; and, an excellent driving record is required.  \r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\n\r\nPosition includes an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans as well as paid vacation and holiday time. Salary is commensurate with experience. Salt Lake City, Utah, is the gateway for outstanding outdoor activities with world-class skiing less than 30 minutes away and more than 20 National Parks and monuments within a few hours\' drive – this area is ideal for nature lovers!  \r\n\r\n\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nAnyone interested in this position should send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to Jeffrey Landry, Animal Care Supervisor, Utah’s Hogle Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, or jlandry@hoglezoo.org by 27 June 2014.  Utah’s Hogle Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. \r\n', 'Relief Keeper-Rocky Shores', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6093-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-01 12:29:34', '2014-08-01 17:29:34', '', 6093, 'https://www.aazk.org/6093-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6282, 2, '2014-08-04 10:49:45', '2014-08-04 15:49:45', '<div class="clearfix">\r\n<div class="name fivecol first"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-843" title="shane" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/shane.jpg" alt="shane" width="145" height="157" /></div>\r\n<div class="sevencol last">\r\n<div class="name">Shane Good</div>\r\n<div class="title">Media Production Editor</div>\r\n<div class="email"><a href="mailto:barbara.manspeaker@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a></div>\r\n<div class="info"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">AAZK Inc. - Cleveland, OH</span></div>\r\n<div class="info"></div>\r\n<div class="info"></div>\r\n<div class="info"></div>\r\n<div class="info"></div>\r\n<div class="info"></div>\r\n<div class="department"></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<h4><a href="https://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/August-2014-AKF-cover.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6281" src="https://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/August-2014-AKF-cover-235x300.jpg" alt="August 2014 AKF cover" width="235" height="300" /></a></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4>Submissions</h4>\r\nIf you are interested in submitting a paper for publication Animal Keepers’ Forum, please view the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/publications/animal-keepers-forum/akf-submission-guidelines/">AKF Submission Guidelines</a> page for guidelines on how to submit your article.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Purchase a copy</h4>\r\nTo purchase a hard copy of the Animal Keepers’ Forum publication, please visit our <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/shop/">store</a>.\r\n<h2>Animal Keepers’ Forum</h2>\r\n<h3>Excellence in Journalism Awards - 2013</h3>\r\n<strong>From Fear to Friend: Building Trust Between Keeper and Animal Through Training</strong>\r\n<em>Eunice Hui &amp; Molly Feldman</em>\r\n<strong>Advances in Waterfowl Training and Enrichment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®</strong>\r\n<em>Stacy Johnson </em>\r\n<strong>Interspecific aggression in a mixed-species exhibit of ungulates and birds. </strong>\r\n<em>Nolan Schlichter</em>\r\n<strong>What we have learned from a shifty ibis (shift training for sacred ibis)</strong>\r\n<em>Rebecca Heisler</em>\r\n<strong>We\'re All in This Together: The Evolution of Avian Management in African Mixed Species Exhibits at Blank Park Zoo</strong>\r\n<em>Lisa Ashburn &amp; Jenni Dyar</em>\r\n<h3>AKF Cover Photography Awards - 2013</h3>\r\n“Toucan Barbet” - Tim Krynak,\r\n“Sea Lion” - Dave Johnson\r\n<h3>Susan D. Chan Author of the Year Award - 2013</h3>\r\nBubba: A Sulcata on a Skateboard\r\nAlison Mott &amp; Kate Gore', 'Animal Keepers\' Forum', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '200-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-04 10:49:45', '2014-08-04 15:49:45', '', 200, 'https://www.aazk.org/200-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6283, 2, '2014-08-04 10:50:30', '2014-08-04 15:50:30', '&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/August-2014-AKF-cover.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6281" src="https://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/August-2014-AKF-cover-235x300.jpg" alt="August 2014 AKF cover" width="235" height="300" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn August of 1972, a short-lived "unofficial" newsletter appeared in the form of The Ruptured Rhino out of Topeka, KS. The intent of this maverick publication was to stimulate the AAZK membership to become more active and participate in the Association at a national level.\r\n\r\nThe idea for Animal Keepers\' Forum grew out of a bull session among keepers at the Topeka Zoo. The original Ruptured Rhino staff, along with several others, were involved in the conception and production of the<strong> first issue of AKF in November of 1974</strong>. It was 3 1/2 pages long, and printed on a mimeograph-type machine. Early issues contained zoo news articles, items on legislation and guest editorials.\r\n\r\nBy June of 1975 the AKF had grown to 13 pages and in November of 1975 celebrated its first anniversary of continuous publication. After the first two issues, it was sold on a subscription basis at $5.00 per year. Although originally the AKF was sold to AAZK members, it didn\'t become the "official" professional journal of the Association until March of 1975. The AKF has always carried the motto "Dedicated to Professional Animal Care".\r\n\r\nIn January 1976, AKF changed its format to a booklet style publication. In 1977 AKF had its first part-time paid editor and also began to be printed commercially. In 1978 the buff colored cover featuring artwork by keepers debuted. The first Excellence in Journalism Awards were given in 1979.\r\n\r\nIn 1981 Susan Chan was hired as Managing Editor for Animal Keepers’ Forum. The AKF has continued to grow in scope and content since that time, now averaging 44 pages per issue.  At least once a year, an issue dedicated to a particular species or topic is produced. AKF contains regular columns on Animal Behavior, Enrichment Options, Crisis Management and legislative issues affecting wildlife and zoos. Each issue also contains articles on animal husbandry, book reviews, a listing of upcoming conferences and symposia and Association news.\r\n\r\nThe Animal Keepers\' Forum has come a long way since its inception when it was printed on a mimeograph machine to today when it is produced with modern desktop publishing computer equipment. It currently reaches approximately <strong>2800 members (including about 150 zoos) in the U.S., Canada and 24 foreign countries</strong>.\r\n\r\nAnimal Keepers’ Forum is celebrating its 40th anniversary of continuous publication this year (2013).\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Submissions</h4>\r\nIf you are interested in submitting a paper for publication Animal Keepers’ Forum, please view the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/publications/animal-keepers-forum/akf-submission-guidelines/">AKF Submission Guidelines</a> page for guidelines on how to submit your article.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Purchase a copy</h4>\r\nTo purchase a hard copy of the Animal Keepers’ Forum publication, please visit our <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/shop/">store</a>.', 'Animal Keepers\' Forum', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '4538-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-04 10:50:30', '2014-08-04 15:50:30', '', 4538, 'https://www.aazk.org/4538-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6284, 3, '2014-08-05 14:35:51', '2014-08-05 19:35:51', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Safe Haven Rescue Zoo, Imlay, NV</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nSafe Haven Rescue Zoo is an accredited wildlife sanctuary located in northern Nevada that provides permanent placement for illegally owned and abandoned exotics. Safe Haven also provides rescue services to native orphaned and injured wildlife. Safe Haven is currently home to over 30 exotic residents including African lions, tigers, cougars, bobcats, coyotes, foxes, African servals, reptiles and much more. \r\nCandidates will be responsible for daily animal care of permanently housed animals, educational presentations to the public, assisting with habitat building, light office work and participation in annual fundraisers.\r\n\r\nSafe Haven Rescue Zoo is seeking qualified applicants for the fall session of 2014 and the spring/summer session of 2015. Please clarify in your application which session you are applying for. \r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\n•Applicants must be at least 21 years of age\r\n•Must be fluent in the English language, both verbal and written\r\n•Must provide your own health insurance\r\n•Must have at least 2 years of related studies in biology, zoology, animal husbandry or a related field. Applicants who have already achieved their bachelors are preferred.\r\n•Must have a positive attitude, a good work ethic and arrive to work on time and work late if necessary\r\n•Must be able to follow instructions and required policies and procedures \r\n•Must have a valid driver’s license and your own vehicle\r\n•Must be willing to work varied hours and in inclement weather\r\n•Must be able to consistently lift 50lbs\r\n•Must be comfortable on ladders\r\n•Interns must obtain tetanus vaccination prior to participating in the internship program\r\n\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\n•Monthly stipend is provided \r\n•Housing is provided on the sanctuary property\r\n•Amenities: Heat, A/C, Utilities paid, bathroom, fully stocked kitchen, bedding, washer/dryer, satellite TV, Wireless Internet and phone line (*Please note* due to our rural location, we are roughly ten minutes out of cell phone range and you will not have cell service on the sanctuary property)\r\n\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nTo apply, please email your cover letter, resume and two (2) letters of recommendation to:\r\n\r\najwells821@yahoo.com  \r\nATTN: Alexandria Wells, Assistant Manager\r\n', 'Exotic Animal Keeper Internship', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'exotic-animal-keeper-internship', '', '', '2014-08-05 14:35:51', '2014-08-05 19:35:51', '', 0, 'https://www.aazk.org/?post_type=job_postings&#038;p=6284', 0, 'job_postings', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6288, 3, '2014-08-07 13:03:49', '2014-08-07 18:03:49', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>ANIMAL GARDENS PETTING ZOO &amp; LOLLIPUPS PET RESORT</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nAnimal Gardens Exotic animal petting zoo and new beautiful state-of-the-art dog kennel located in Lake Geneva WI. is seeking animal interns. Must have basic knowledge of all phases of animal care. Learn about the care, feeding and greeting customers in our domestic animal facility. Learn the basics of running a business is part of this hands-on internship. Internship also features training in our Exotic Animal dept. Camels, mini-pigs, monkey, raccoons, skunks, bobcats, foxes, deer, llama, goats donkeys and much more. If you want to work, learn and gain experience in the animal industry this is the position for you! Interns are not salaried however we offer a $50.00 a week stipend, full training and on-site dorm-style housing. A 6 month commitment is preferred, openings available all year round. APPLICANTS MUST WORK IN BOTH DEPARTMENTS. Our training has allowed many of interns to secure jobs with us, and other similar type facilities.\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\n<em>Not specified.</em>\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nOn-site dorm-style housing.\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nPlease email your resume to info@animalgardens.com\r\ncheck our websites - www.animalgardens.com and www.lollipupsresort.com\r\n', 'EXOTIC ANIMAL &amp; DOMESTIC ANIMAL INTERNS', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'exotic-animal-domestic-animal-interns', '', '', '2014-08-07 13:03:49', '2014-08-07 18:03:49', '', 0, 'https://www.aazk.org/?post_type=job_postings&#038;p=6288', 0, 'job_postings', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6291, 3, '2014-08-07 14:53:01', '2014-08-07 19:53:01', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Phoenix Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is currently seeking two part time Park Ranger to ensure the safety and well being of visitors, employees, living collections and facilities.  Park Rangers provide first-aid, security services and impromptu animal talks with the public.  The ideal Park Ranger will be able to engage guests in conversations about the natural world and present interpretive information, provide grounds surveillance, render first aid and/or emergency medical assistance when necessary, take command at scenes of accidents or disturbances, provide security support at special events, and inspect grounds for safety conditions.  \r\n\r\nMinimum qualifications for this position include a high school diploma or equivalent, possession of a valid driver’s license, ability to use or learn to use firearms, current possession or ability to obtain standard first aid and CPR certification, flexibility to work any shift including graveyards.  All Phoenix Zoo employees are required to pass pre-employment background checks including a drug test.  This position will also require Hepatitis B immunizations and annual TB testing. \r\n\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo was born of a spirit of community and the efforts of small group of dedicated volunteers, and carefully nurtured through the support of millions. We have enjoyed a truly remarkable first 50+ years.  Come be a part of our next 50 years and inspire millions more, connecting them with the natural world in new and fascinating ways. Phoenix Zoo Park Rangers provide memorable experiences to all guests and Zoo Staff by promoting safety, awareness and education throughout the zoo. \r\n\r\n\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\n<em>Not specified.</em>\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\n<em>Not specified.</em>\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nTo view a more complete description and list of requirements and to apply for this position, please visit the Phoenix Zoo job page at:\r\n\r\nhttp://phoenixzoo.org/careers/?AppliTrackJobId=707&amp;AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&amp;AppliTrackViewPosting=1 \r\n\r\nRésumés are not accepted for any Zoo position without an accompanying application. While postings may remain on outside sites for longer, once a job is removed from The Phoenix Zoo job page it is closed and we will no longer accept applications.  \r\n\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is an EEOE/ADA employer. \r\n\r\n', 'Park Ranger', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'park-ranger-3', '', '', '2014-08-07 14:53:02', '2014-08-07 19:53:02', '', 0, 'https://www.aazk.org/?post_type=job_postings&#038;p=6291', 0, 'job_postings', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6293, 0, '2014-08-07 14:53:02', '2014-08-07 19:53:02', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Phoenix Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is currently seeking two part time Park Ranger to ensure the safety and well being of visitors, employees, living collections and facilities.  Park Rangers provide first-aid, security services and impromptu animal talks with the public.  The ideal Park Ranger will be able to engage guests in conversations about the natural world and present interpretive information, provide grounds surveillance, render first aid and/or emergency medical assistance when necessary, take command at scenes of accidents or disturbances, provide security support at special events, and inspect grounds for safety conditions.  \r\n\r\nMinimum qualifications for this position include a high school diploma or equivalent, possession of a valid driver’s license, ability to use or learn to use firearms, current possession or ability to obtain standard first aid and CPR certification, flexibility to work any shift including graveyards.  All Phoenix Zoo employees are required to pass pre-employment background checks including a drug test.  This position will also require Hepatitis B immunizations and annual TB testing. \r\n\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo was born of a spirit of community and the efforts of small group of dedicated volunteers, and carefully nurtured through the support of millions. We have enjoyed a truly remarkable first 50+ years.  Come be a part of our next 50 years and inspire millions more, connecting them with the natural world in new and fascinating ways. Phoenix Zoo Park Rangers provide memorable experiences to all guests and Zoo Staff by promoting safety, awareness and education throughout the zoo. \r\n\r\n\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\n<em>Not specified.</em>\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\n<em>Not specified.</em>\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nTo view a more complete description and list of requirements and to apply for this position, please visit the Phoenix Zoo job page at:\r\n\r\nhttp://phoenixzoo.org/careers/?AppliTrackJobId=707&amp;AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&amp;AppliTrackViewPosting=1 \r\n\r\nRésumés are not accepted for any Zoo position without an accompanying application. While postings may remain on outside sites for longer, once a job is removed from The Phoenix Zoo job page it is closed and we will no longer accept applications.  \r\n\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is an EEOE/ADA employer. \r\n\r\n', 'Park Ranger', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6291-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-07 14:53:02', '2014-08-07 19:53:02', '', 6291, 'https://www.aazk.org/6291-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6294, 3, '2014-08-07 15:17:51', '2014-08-07 20:17:51', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Monterey Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nThe Education Program Coordinator / Small Mammal Keeper will be responsible for accomplishing animal care, exhibit maintenance, and coordination of the Educational Programs.  This position requires an individual with a high degree of professional experience who takes pride in work well done.  Must be a proven leader, team player, and team member.  The priorities for this position include attention to animal care and health, fostering a positive team environment, and accomplishing an excellent guest experience.\r\nEssential Job Functions\r\n•       All team members must understand the significance of their role and how they can positively impact visitors.  Pro-active, friendly communication will be expected at all times, as well as anticipating visitors’ needs and desires. \r\n•       Provides for the needs of a wide range of mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates through regular feedings, administering treatments as directed, exhibit maintenance and environmental enrichment programs for the species.\r\n•       Input of data into the animal records databases; assures that appropriate records are kept on all husbandry including daily care and animal health.\r\n•       Coordinates the purchasing relating to purchases such as food for the animal collection; assures that animal food, maintenance equipment and supplies are ordered and stocked in appropriate amounts, given the needs of the facility and the availability of resources.\r\n•       Exceptional use of time management techniques.\r\n•       Keep all exhibit areas and off exhibit areas clean, neat and well organized.\r\n•       Help train new employees to assure compliance with established standards and protocols.\r\n•       Perform other related duties as assigned.\r\n\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. \r\nExperience- One year of professional experience at a public zoo, wildlife park, animal facility or similar institution and a demonstrated knowledge of zoological operations. \r\nOther Requirements- Demonstrated ability to lead and work as a part of a team in a constantly changing environment as well as individually, with a minimum of supervision\r\nA valid driver’s License with a good driving record\r\nAbility to drive small-medium size trucks is required. \r\nAbility to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings and/or weekends and holidays.\r\nAbility to respond to emergencies on an on-call basis. \r\nLanguage Skills- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, \r\nprofessional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.  Ability to write \r\nreports and business correspondence.  Abilities to effectively present \r\ninformation and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and the \r\ngeneral public. \r\nInterpersonal Skills – friendly, positive attitude toward others. Ability to display servant\r\nbased behaviors to include: being patient, kind, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, honest and committed.\r\nGuest/Customer Service Skills— must have knowledge of principles for providing quality customer service. This includes understanding guest needs, meeting quality standards for service and guest satisfaction.\r\nReasoning Ability- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions \r\nfurnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several \r\nconcrete variables in standardized situations.\r\nPhysical Demands- Must be able to work outdoors in any weather, lift 50 pounds, walk briskly or run if needed.  Must be able to move heavier items with assistance and do repetitive physical work such as raking and shoveling.\r\nWork Environment- Mostly outdoors in all weather. Some areas such as the reptile area are hot and humid. Must be able to handle or be near any animal in the collection. Will be exposed to several outdoor allergens such as dust and hay.\r\nComputer Skills- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft based office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook) \r\nPublic Presentation- Must be able to present to small and large crowds and work well with large groups of children.\r\nPre Employment Testing- Successful candidates must pass pre-employment drug screening, background check and TB test.\r\n\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nCompensation – $10-$13 per hour DOE	\r\nBenefits- One week paid vacation for every one year worked. Vacation times and dates must be approved by management.  Commission on some tour sales.  Annual Bonus. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6296, 0, '2014-08-07 15:17:51', '2014-08-07 20:17:51', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Monterey Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nThe Education Program Coordinator / Small Mammal Keeper will be responsible for accomplishing animal care, exhibit maintenance, and coordination of the Educational Programs.  This position requires an individual with a high degree of professional experience who takes pride in work well done.  Must be a proven leader, team player, and team member.  The priorities for this position include attention to animal care and health, fostering a positive team environment, and accomplishing an excellent guest experience.\r\nEssential Job Functions\r\n•       All team members must understand the significance of their role and how they can positively impact visitors.  Pro-active, friendly communication will be expected at all times, as well as anticipating visitors’ needs and desires. \r\n•       Provides for the needs of a wide range of mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates through regular feedings, administering treatments as directed, exhibit maintenance and environmental enrichment programs for the species.\r\n•       Input of data into the animal records databases; assures that appropriate records are kept on all husbandry including daily care and animal health.\r\n•       Coordinates the purchasing relating to purchases such as food for the animal collection; assures that animal food, maintenance equipment and supplies are ordered and stocked in appropriate amounts, given the needs of the facility and the availability of resources.\r\n•       Exceptional use of time management techniques.\r\n•       Keep all exhibit areas and off exhibit areas clean, neat and well organized.\r\n•       Help train new employees to assure compliance with established standards and protocols.\r\n•       Perform other related duties as assigned.\r\n\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. \r\nExperience- One year of professional experience at a public zoo, wildlife park, animal facility or similar institution and a demonstrated knowledge of zoological operations. \r\nOther Requirements- Demonstrated ability to lead and work as a part of a team in a constantly changing environment as well as individually, with a minimum of supervision\r\nA valid driver’s License with a good driving record\r\nAbility to drive small-medium size trucks is required. \r\nAbility to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings and/or weekends and holidays.\r\nAbility to respond to emergencies on an on-call basis. \r\nLanguage Skills- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, \r\nprofessional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.  Ability to write \r\nreports and business correspondence.  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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6297, 3, '2014-08-08 09:21:01', '2014-08-08 14:21:01', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>The Hesperia Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nOur facility houses a variety of animals, big cats, small cats, primates, rodents, marsupials, birds, reptiles, dogs and cats. Besides the zoo and education we train animals for movies, commercial and print work and also do rescue work.  \r\n\r\nJob duties consist of but are not limited to;\r\n1. Daily inspections of animals and documentation.\r\n2. Preparation of food for animals. \r\n3. Cleaning of exhibits and food prep areas.\r\n4. Operant conditioning of the animals and behavioral enrichment.\r\n5. Educational Tours, Out Reach Programs and Public Presentations - Must be able to present to small and large crowds and work well with large groups of children. Assist in zoo camp and special events.\r\n6.Physical Demands- Work in all weather elements, lift 50 pounds and be able to move heavier items with assistance and do repetitive physical work such as raking and shoveling. Walk briskly or run if needed. \r\n7. Assist with veterinary care, administrating medications.\r\n8. Assist with building and erecting of new exhibits and reconstruction and repair of existing exhibits and buildings.\r\n9. Maintenance of grounds in and around exhibits.\r\n\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nExperience- One year of professional experience at a public zoo, wildlife park, animal facility or similar institution and a demonstrated knowledge of zoological operations. Hard worker, reliable and trust worthy. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings and/or weekends and holidays.\r\n\r\nGuest/Customer Service Skills— must have knowledge of principles for providing quality customer service. This includes understanding guest needs, meeting quality standards for service and guest satisfaction.\r\n\r\nComputer Skills and working knowledge of Microsoft based office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook) is recommended.\r\n\r\nPre Employment Testing- Successful candidates may be asked to pass pre-employment drug screening, background check and TB test.\r\n\r\nZoo keeper attire is required. Khaki/earth tone colors. No logos, short shorts or tank tops.\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS\r\nCompensation – $10-$13 per hour DOE\r\nVacation times and dates must be requested and approved by management. No medical or relocation benefits.\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\n DO NOT SEND RESUME IF YOU HAVE NO ANIMAL EXPERIENCE. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.\r\nEmail Resume to hesperiazoo@yahoo.com\r\n', 'Animal Keeper &amp; Tour Guide', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'animal-keeper-tour-guide', '', '', '2014-08-08 09:21:02', '2014-08-08 14:21:02', '', 0, 'https://www.aazk.org/?post_type=job_postings&#038;p=6297', 0, 'job_postings', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6299, 0, '2014-08-08 09:21:02', '2014-08-08 14:21:02', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>The Hesperia Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nOur facility houses a variety of animals, big cats, small cats, primates, rodents, marsupials, birds, reptiles, dogs and cats. Besides the zoo and education we train animals for movies, commercial and print work and also do rescue work.  \r\n\r\nJob duties consist of but are not limited to;\r\n1. Daily inspections of animals and documentation.\r\n2. Preparation of food for animals. \r\n3. Cleaning of exhibits and food prep areas.\r\n4. Operant conditioning of the animals and behavioral enrichment.\r\n5. Educational Tours, Out Reach Programs and Public Presentations - Must be able to present to small and large crowds and work well with large groups of children. Assist in zoo camp and special events.\r\n6.Physical Demands- Work in all weather elements, lift 50 pounds and be able to move heavier items with assistance and do repetitive physical work such as raking and shoveling. Walk briskly or run if needed. \r\n7. Assist with veterinary care, administrating medications.\r\n8. Assist with building and erecting of new exhibits and reconstruction and repair of existing exhibits and buildings.\r\n9. Maintenance of grounds in and around exhibits.\r\n\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nExperience- One year of professional experience at a public zoo, wildlife park, animal facility or similar institution and a demonstrated knowledge of zoological operations. Hard worker, reliable and trust worthy. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings and/or weekends and holidays.\r\n\r\nGuest/Customer Service Skills— must have knowledge of principles for providing quality customer service. This includes understanding guest needs, meeting quality standards for service and guest satisfaction.\r\n\r\nComputer Skills and working knowledge of Microsoft based office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook) is recommended.\r\n\r\nPre Employment Testing- Successful candidates may be asked to pass pre-employment drug screening, background check and TB test.\r\n\r\nZoo keeper attire is required. Khaki/earth tone colors. No logos, short shorts or tank tops.\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS\r\nCompensation – $10-$13 per hour DOE\r\nVacation times and dates must be requested and approved by management. No medical or relocation benefits.\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\n DO NOT SEND RESUME IF YOU HAVE NO ANIMAL EXPERIENCE. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.\r\nEmail Resume to hesperiazoo@yahoo.com\r\n', 'Animal Keeper &amp; Tour Guide', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6297-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-08 09:21:02', '2014-08-08 14:21:02', '', 6297, 'https://www.aazk.org/6297-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6300, 3, '2014-08-08 15:03:07', '2014-08-08 20:03:07', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Tanganyika Wildlife Park</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nTanganyika is looking for additional keepers for a rapidly growing primate collection.  Applicants applying for these open positions must be flexible, reliable, proficient, and self motivated.  We are looking for applicants who have experience in animal training and enjoy working in a fast pace environment.\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nA Bachelors Degree in a Biology related Science and/or equal experience is preferred. \r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nStarting wage is $9.00 per hour.\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nPlease email resumes and cover letters to Stephanie Jeter : sjeter@twpark.com\r\nAlso, please note that all applicants that proceed to the second level of interviews will be asked to visit Tanganyika for a 2 day working interview.\r\n', 'Primate Lead Keeper and Primate Relief Keeper', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'primate-lead-keeper-and-primate-relief-keeper', '', '', '2014-08-08 15:03:07', '2014-08-08 20:03:07', '', 0, 'https://www.aazk.org/?post_type=job_postings&#038;p=6300', 0, 'job_postings', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6302, 0, '2014-08-08 15:03:07', '2014-08-08 20:03:07', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Tanganyika Wildlife Park</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nTanganyika is looking for additional keepers for a rapidly growing primate collection.  Applicants applying for these open positions must be flexible, reliable, proficient, and self motivated.  We are looking for applicants who have experience in animal training and enjoy working in a fast pace environment.\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nA Bachelors Degree in a Biology related Science and/or equal experience is preferred. \r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nStarting wage is $9.00 per hour.\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nPlease email resumes and cover letters to Stephanie Jeter : sjeter@twpark.com\r\nAlso, please note that all applicants that proceed to the second level of interviews will be asked to visit Tanganyika for a 2 day working interview.\r\n', 'Primate Lead Keeper and Primate Relief Keeper', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6300-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-08 15:03:07', '2014-08-08 20:03:07', '', 6300, 'https://www.aazk.org/6300-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6303, 2, '2014-08-12 10:52:40', '2014-08-12 15:52:40', '<strong style="line-height: 1.5em;">August 4-7, 2014 </strong><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">- 12th Annual Symposium on the Conservation and Biology of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles.  Orlando, FL.  For more information go to: <a href="http://www.turtlesurvival.org">www.turtlesurvival.org</a></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>September 8-12, 2014</strong> - AAZK Conference, Orlando FL. Hosted by Disney\'s Animal Kingdom. For information on upcoming AAZK conferences, watch the AAZK website at <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk">www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>September 10-15, 2014 </strong>- International Wild Waterfowl Association Conference, Salt Lake City, UT m For more information visit: <a href="http://www.wildwaterfowl.org">www.wildwaterfowl.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>September 12-18, 2014</strong> - AZA National Conference, Orlando, FL.  Hosted by Disney’s Animal Kingdom, The Seas, and SeaWorld Orlando. For more information visit <a href="http://www.aza.org">www.aza.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>September 21, 2014</strong> - Bird Conservation Alliance Meeting St. Louis, MO Hosted by: American Bird Conservancy For more information go to: <a href="/do/redirect?url=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.afwaannualmeeting.org%252Fschedule.html" target="_blank">http://www.afwaannualmeeting.org/schedule.html</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>October 1-5, 2014 - </strong>The Detroit Zoological Society’s Center for Zoo Animal Welfare is offering a unique five-day workshop October 1-5, 2014 for animal care staff working with captive exotic animals. The workshop is designed to help participants better understand animals’ perspectives and experiences, address the challenges captivity imposes on animal welfare, and develop the skills necessary to assess and improve overall well-being.\r\n\r\nWorkshop format includes lectures, discussions, small group projects, demonstrations, and multiple hands-on opportunities with animal environments at the Detroit Zoo.  Exercises are immersive and designed to help us understand captivity from the animal’s point of view. Get ready to experience the zoo the way the animals do!Early registration ends August 15! For additional information, including downloading the registration form and hotel information, please visit <a href="/do/redirect?url=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.czaw.org">www.czaw.org</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>October 6-8, 2014 </strong>- 3rd International Flamingo Symposium Hosted by SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego. CA.  For more information contact: laurie.conrad@SeaWorld.com\r\n\r\n<strong>October 6-9, 2014 - </strong>Hosted by the Houston Zoo\r\n\r\n<strong>Orangutan SSP Husbandry Workshop &amp; Conservation Summit</strong>\r\n\r\nThe SSP Husbandry Workshop will be held in conjunction with an Orangutan Conservation Summit at the Houston Zoo. The meeting will feature a full day husbandry workshop on Monday, October 6, 2014, covering topics pertaining to captive populations including enrichment, training, and veterinary care, through presentations, posters and panel discussions. The Conservation Summit will begin on October 7, 2014 and focus on exploring the emergent issues facing wild orangutans, as well as helping more zoos holding orangutans commit to participating in the vital role of saving them. Houston is lining up key personnel involved in orangutan conservation across Borneo and Sumatra for this very special event.\r\n\r\nFor more info: <a href="http://www.houstonzoo.org/orangutan-husbandry-workshop-and-conservation-summit/" target="_blank">http://www.houstonzoo.org/<wbr />orangutan-husbandry-workshop-<wbr />and-conservation-summit/</a> or contact <a href="mailto:conservation@houstonzoo.org" target="_blank">conservation@houstonzoo.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>October 7-11, 2014 </strong>- National Conference of the Association of the Zoo and Aquarium Docents and Volunteers (AZADV).  Hosted by the Zoological Society of Milwaukee County Zoo and Zoo Pride, Milwaukee, WI.  For more information visit: http://<a href="http://www.zoosociety.org/azadv2014">www.zoosociety.org/azadv2014</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>October 8-11, 2014 </strong>- Advancing Bear Care 2014,  Barasov, Romania.  For more information visit: <a href="http://www.bearcaregroup.org">www.bearcaregroup.org</a>\r\n\r\n<b>November 10-13, 2014</b> - Zoological Association of America (ZAA) National Conference, Gulf Breeze, FL  - Hosted by the Gulf Breeze Zoo.  For more information visit: <a href="http://www.zaa.org">www.zaa.org</a><b>\r\n</b>\r\n\r\n<strong>December 8-12, 2014</strong> - Training and Enrichment Workshop for Zoo and Aquarium Animals Galveston, TX Hosted by Moody Gardens Presented by Active Environments and Shape of Enrichment For more information contact: <a href="/do/mail/message/mailto?to=dolsen%40moodygardens.com">dolsen@moodygardens.com</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>February 16-20, 2015</strong>\r\n\r\nMARINE MAMMAL BEHAVIOR AND CONSERVATION - Location: Los Cabos, Baja California, Mexico\r\n\r\nA unique educational opportunity for those interested in learning more about whales, dolphins and sea lions. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6304, 3, '2014-08-12 12:07:32', '2014-08-12 17:07:32', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Phoenix Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is seeking an Outreach Specialist to serve as a traveling ambassador and educator for the Phoenix Zoo. This person will present educational programs about the natural world, off-grounds, in a variety of settings, such as schools, libraries, businesses, senior communities/care centers, corporate and special events, and in-home birthday parties. The Outreach Specialist assists the Outreach Supervisor and the Manager of Educational Programs in the development of interactive and entertaining educational programs. This position also requires a great deal of animal husbandry; animal handling, transportation, and presentation must all be completed according to established animal handling protocols, and at times  traveling and staying overnight away from the zoo will require 24 hour awareness of animal comfort and condition.\r\n\r\nInspiring and motivating people to care for the natural world is part of the Phoenix Zoo’s mission statement. Our ZooToYou, Zoomobile, and Distance Learning Outreach programs fulfill this mission by delivering educational and exciting programs throughout Arizona. Phoenix Zoo Outreach Specialists strive to engage audiences about the wonders of our earth and the animals with whom we share it. \r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nMinimum qualifications for this positon include a Bachelor’s degree in science or education along with a strong interest in the natural world, ability to handle and work with a variety of animals, availability to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, holidays, and occasional travel overnights, out-of-town within Arizona, excellent time management, organization and communication skills. The ideal candidate will also have teaching experience and animal husbandry knowledge. All Phoenix Zoo employees are required to pass pre-employment checks including a drug test, this position will also require a valid driver’s license, annual TB testing, and ability to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card.\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nThis full time position has a starting hourly wage of $10.59 and includes our full benefits package with health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off. \r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nTo view a more complete description and list of requirements and to apply for this position, please visit the Phoenix Zoo job page at:\r\n  \r\nhttp://phoenixzoo.org/careers/?AppliTrackJobId=708&amp;AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&amp;AppliTrackViewPosting=1 \r\n\r\nRésumés are not accepted for any Zoo position without an accompanying application. While postings may remain on outside sites for longer, once a job is removed from The Phoenix Zoo job page it is closed and we will no longer accept applications.  \r\n\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is an EEOE/ADA employer.  \r\n', 'Outreach Specialist', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'outreach-specialist', '', '', '2014-08-12 12:07:32', '2014-08-12 17:07:32', '', 0, 'https://www.aazk.org/?post_type=job_postings&#038;p=6304', 0, 'job_postings', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6307, 3, '2014-08-12 15:12:48', '2014-08-12 20:12:48', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>LEO Zoological Conservation Center </p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nStart Date: September, 2014\r\n\r\nLEO Zoological Conservation Center, is an accredited nonprofit, off-site breeding facility for rare, threatened, and endangered species located in Greenwich, Connecticut - just than an hour away from New York City. Closed to the public, we allow a limited number of visits seasonally, split between Special Cause Groups and donors.\r\n\r\nWe are seeking a candidate to aide our Carnivore Keeper. Working primarily with Cheetah (also King Cheetah), Fishing cats, Binturong, Bat-eared Fox, and Striped hyena, aides will prepare food, enrichment, help clean enclosures, and gain extensive knowledge in carnivore behavior and husbandry. LEOZCC engages in noninvasive scientific based scientific research with our carnivores.\r\n\r\nThe selected candidate will be expected to adhere to carnivore safety policies at all times.Keeper aide positions are physically demanding. Aides may be working in small spaces or in awkward positions that require bending or stretching and standing for long periods of time. Aides must be able to safely lift 50 lbs. Keepers work in extreme weather conditions, so aides must be able to tolerate heat, cold, snow, wind and rain. They must also be able to tolerate strong odors and possible allergens such as hay, dust and animal hair/fur/dander.No stipend or housing is available for the aide from the center.  Aides must be flexible with their schedule, and will be expected to work 5 weekdays (potentially falling on weekend days and/or holidays) with two consecutive days off. \r\n\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nRequirements: \r\n- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older\r\n- Applicants MUST have experience working with animals    (preferably a past zoological volunteer or internship experience) \r\n- Able to comfortably lift 50 pounds\r\n- Aides must present themselves in a professional manner\r\n\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nAide will leave facility with a wealth of experience and understanding in carnivore husbandry, operant training, and behavior. Aide will also receive a letter of recommendation from LEO Zoological Conservation Center.\r\n\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nInterested candidates must send cover letter and resume to info@leozoo.org. Faxed, mailed, and delivered resumes will not be considered. PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS. Interested applicants must be available any of the seven days of the week.\r\n\r\nLEOZCC is an EOE/ Drug Free/Smoke Free Work Environment.\r\n\r\n', 'Carnivore Keeper Aide ', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'carnivore-keeper-aide', '', '', '2014-08-12 15:12:48', '2014-08-12 20:12:48', '', 0, 'https://www.aazk.org/?post_type=job_postings&#038;p=6307', 0, 'job_postings', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6310, 3, '2014-08-12 15:28:29', '2014-08-12 20:28:29', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>LEO Zoological Conservation Center </p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nStart Date: September, 2014\r\n \r\nLEO Zoological Conservation Center, is an accredited nonprofit, off-site breeding facility for rare, threatened, and endangered species located in Greenwich, Connecticut - just than an hour away from New York City. Closed to the public, we allow a limited number of visits seasonally, split between Special Cause Groups and donors.\r\n\r\nWe are seeking a candidate to aide our Great Apes Keeper. Working primarily with Orangutans, Gibbons, and Colobus monkeys, aides will prepare food, enrichment, help clean enclosures, and gain extensive knowledge in primate behavior and husbandry. LEOZCC engages in noninvasive scientific based scientific research with our orangutans.\r\n\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nRequirements: \r\n- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older\r\n- Applicants MUST have experience working with a primates (preferably a past zoological volunteer or internship experience)        \r\n- Able to comfortably lift 50 pounds\r\n- Aides must present themselves in a professional manner\r\n\r\nThe selected candidate will be expected to adhere to primate safety policies at all times.Keeper aide positions are physically demanding. Aides may be working in small spaces or in awkward positions that require bending or stretching and standing for long periods of time. Aides must be able to safely lift 50 lbs. Keepers work in extreme weather conditions, so aides must be able to tolerate heat, cold, snow, wind and rain. They must also be able to tolerate strong odors and possible allergens such as hay, dust and animal hair/fur/dander.No stipend or housing is available for the aide from the center.  Aides must be flexible with their schedule, and will be expected to work 5 weekdays (potentially falling on weekend days and/or holidays) with two consecutive days off. \r\n\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nAide will leave facility with a wealth of experience and understanding in orangutan and primate husbandry, operant training, and behavior. Aide will also receive a letter of recommendation from LEO Zoological Conservation Center.\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nInterested candidates must send cover letter and resume to info@leozoo.org. Faxed, mailed, and delivered resumes will not be considered. PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS. Interested applicants must be available any of the seven days of the week.\r\n\r\nLEOZCC is an EOE/ Drug Free/Smoke Free Work Environment.\r\n', 'Great Apes Keeper Aide', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'great-apes-keeper-aide', '', '', '2014-08-12 15:28:30', '2014-08-12 20:28:30', '', 0, 'https://www.aazk.org/?post_type=job_postings&#038;p=6310', 0, 'job_postings', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6314, 3, '2014-08-14 09:51:58', '2014-08-14 14:51:58', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Animal Gardens Petting Zoo/The Dancing Horses Theatre</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nBeautiful Facility in Resort Area - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin\r\nExperienced Jack of All Trades individual, knowledge of all phases of property management, carpentry, mechanical, lawn care, etc. Ability to oversee staff and projects, A multi-tasker. Animal knowledge a plus.\r\nThe Dancing Horses Theatre (open all year round) and Animal Gardens Petting Zoo (opening May-October).\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\n<em>Not specified.</em>\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nSalary, plus on-site housing is provided.\r\n\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nPlease send resume to: info@animalgardens.com\r\n262-728-8200\r\n', 'Maintenance Director/Animal Park', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'maintenance-directoranimal-park', '', '', '2014-08-14 09:51:58', '2014-08-14 14:51:58', '', 0, 'https://www.aazk.org/?post_type=job_postings&#038;p=6314', 0, 'job_postings', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6317, 3, '2014-08-14 23:13:30', '2014-08-15 04:13:30', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>WildCat Haven, Inc</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nWildCat Haven has openings for the Fall and Winter Internship Programs, starting in September. We accept up to four full-time interns for each 12 week period. \r\n\r\nWildCat Haven is located in Sherwood, Oregon and home to over 60 rescued captive-born wildcat residents. We are looking for interns who are passionate about animal welfare and making a difference. If you are dedicated, safety conscience, physically fit, can be a team player but still work independently, this may be the program for you. This is a VERY physical position and involves all the hard &amp; dirty work that goes with caring for animals. Our program is specific to the sanctuary field, including exotic feline husbandry, observation of the animals, safety protocol, building enclosures and more. Internships are non-paid positions and run for a minimum 12 weeks. Interns work five days a week with a minimum of 40 hours. This may include a week-end day. There is no on-site housing available, and interns must provide their own transportation.\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\n•Must be 21 years of age, be in good physical condition  \r\n•Must be able to consistently lift 30 pounds  \r\n•Must be able to work in all weather conditions\r\n• Must be fluent in English (both written and verbal)\r\n• Must provide your own health insurance \r\n•Must have valid driver’s license and own vehicle.\r\n\r\nCandidates should have a least two years of undergraduate program studies in zoology, biology, or other animal related fields.  \r\n\r\n\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nInterns are unpaid and there is no on-site housing, so must be local to Portland, Oregon\r\n\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nDownload and fill out application here: http://www.wildcathaven.org/how-to-help/intern-opportunities\r\nSend with send with resume, cover letter, transcripts, and a copy of Driver’s License along with two reference contacts to:\r\nWildCat Haven Intern Program PO. Box 1071 Sherwood, Oregon 97140\r\n\r\n', 'Animal Care Intern Opportunities in Oregon', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'animal-care-intern-opportunities-in-oregon-2', '', '', '2014-08-14 23:13:30', '2014-08-15 04:13:30', '', 0, 'https://www.aazk.org/?post_type=job_postings&#038;p=6317', 0, 'job_postings', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6319, 469, '2014-08-14 23:13:30', '2014-08-15 04:13:30', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>WildCat Haven, Inc</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nWildCat Haven has openings for the Fall and Winter Internship Programs, starting in September. We accept up to four full-time interns for each 12 week period. \r\n\r\nWildCat Haven is located in Sherwood, Oregon and home to over 60 rescued captive-born wildcat residents. We are looking for interns who are passionate about animal welfare and making a difference. If you are dedicated, safety conscience, physically fit, can be a team player but still work independently, this may be the program for you. This is a VERY physical position and involves all the hard &amp; dirty work that goes with caring for animals. Our program is specific to the sanctuary field, including exotic feline husbandry, observation of the animals, safety protocol, building enclosures and more. Internships are non-paid positions and run for a minimum 12 weeks. Interns work five days a week with a minimum of 40 hours. This may include a week-end day. There is no on-site housing available, and interns must provide their own transportation.\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\n•Must be 21 years of age, be in good physical condition  \r\n•Must be able to consistently lift 30 pounds  \r\n•Must be able to work in all weather conditions\r\n• Must be fluent in English (both written and verbal)\r\n• Must provide your own health insurance \r\n•Must have valid driver’s license and own vehicle.\r\n\r\nCandidates should have a least two years of undergraduate program studies in zoology, biology, or other animal related fields.  \r\n\r\n\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nInterns are unpaid and there is no on-site housing, so must be local to Portland, Oregon\r\n\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nDownload and fill out application here: http://www.wildcathaven.org/how-to-help/intern-opportunities\r\nSend with send with resume, cover letter, transcripts, and a copy of Driver’s License along with two reference contacts to:\r\nWildCat Haven Intern Program PO. Box 1071 Sherwood, Oregon 97140\r\n\r\n', 'Animal Care Intern Opportunities in Oregon', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6317-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-14 23:13:30', '2014-08-15 04:13:30', '', 6317, 'https://www.aazk.org/6317-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6328, 3, '2014-08-18 15:06:01', '2014-08-18 20:06:01', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>San Francisco Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nThis is a Regular, Full Time position.  The ideal candidate will be available to work weekdays, weekends and holidays.\r\n\r\nSubject to collective bargaining agreement \r\n\r\nSUMMARY: Under general supervision, has responsibility for the care, welfare and safety of animal exhibits including rare or valuable specimens; maintains the physical quarters, surroundings and/or environment of such animals; answers questions and gives information to the visiting public; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: carrying out existing methods and procedures relating to care, maintenance, safety of valuable and/or rare species and making numerous contacts with the public and other employees. \r\n\r\nESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.\r\n\r\nCleans and maintains enclosures, cages, stalls, moats, barns, pools, yards, roads and related areas; removes animal excrement and food remnants; rakes sand and leaves; sweeps and hoses down area as necessary.\r\nPrepares food for animals; regulates and distributes food once prepared; loads and unloads foodstuffs; maintains feed and storage areas.\r\nObserves behavior of animals on both a day-to-day and long-term basis; notes any unusual behavior, signs of illness or injury, change in appetite, start of breeding cycle, or lack of compatibility with group members and reports same to Veterinarian or supervisory personnel; assists in administering medication or other treatments for illness or injury as directed.\r\nAnswers questions or gives information regarding animals, zoo operations, and zoo exhibits to the visiting public; maintains crowd control when animals are loose or being moved; observes the public to prevent malicious acts which could result in harm to the public, or zoo animals or loss of zoo property.\r\nAssists in the crating and uncrating of animals; catches and restrains as necessary; may assist in transfer between locations.\r\nDesigns and builds displays within existing enclosures; assists with the planning and care of landscaped areas within or near enclosures; makes minor and emergency repairs to zoo equipment and facilities; assists maintenance personnel in repair or maintenance work.\r\nPrepares and maintains food, drives a vehicle to deliver equipment, materials or supplies; or performs related duties as required.\r\nInteracts with Zoo visitors and staff courteously and offers proper attention at all times.\r\n\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. \r\n\r\nDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  The San Francisco Zoo encourages bilingual candidates to apply.\r\n\r\nEDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)\r\n\r\nEXPERIENCE: A minimum of at least one year PAID experience working with ranch, farm, or exotic animals. A degree from an institution offering specialized animal management programs with a hands-on component or an internship working with animals may meet this qualification.  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups.  Ability to work in a team environment and be a team player.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Must be able to work weekends and holidays, good communication and presentation skills required\r\n\r\nDESIRED EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 3 years PAID zoo keeping experience in an AZA accredited institution, working with primates including callitrichidae, lemurs and apes, is preferred. \r\n\r\nCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: A valid Drivers License.\r\n\r\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.\r\n\r\nWORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to potentially hazardous animals. May involve exposure to possible serious accidents or injury and to very disagreeable working conditions in handling dangerous or sick animals or raw sewage and other refuse.\r\n\r\n\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nSALARY:  $22.35 - $27.07\r\n\r\n\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nTO APPLY:  Please complete an application at www.sfzoo.org.  Please include a resume and letter of interest detailing your experience as it relates to this position.  EOE.\r\n\r\n', 'Animal Keeper for Primate Section - Regular, Full Time', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'animal-keeper-for-primate-section-regular-full-time', '', '', '2014-08-18 15:06:01', '2014-08-18 20:06:01', '', 0, 'https://www.aazk.org/?post_type=job_postings&#038;p=6328', 0, 'job_postings', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6330, 0, '2014-08-18 15:06:01', '2014-08-18 20:06:01', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>San Francisco Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nThis is a Regular, Full Time position.  The ideal candidate will be available to work weekdays, weekends and holidays.\r\n\r\nSubject to collective bargaining agreement \r\n\r\nSUMMARY: Under general supervision, has responsibility for the care, welfare and safety of animal exhibits including rare or valuable specimens; maintains the physical quarters, surroundings and/or environment of such animals; answers questions and gives information to the visiting public; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: carrying out existing methods and procedures relating to care, maintenance, safety of valuable and/or rare species and making numerous contacts with the public and other employees. \r\n\r\nESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.\r\n\r\nCleans and maintains enclosures, cages, stalls, moats, barns, pools, yards, roads and related areas; removes animal excrement and food remnants; rakes sand and leaves; sweeps and hoses down area as necessary.\r\nPrepares food for animals; regulates and distributes food once prepared; loads and unloads foodstuffs; maintains feed and storage areas.\r\nObserves behavior of animals on both a day-to-day and long-term basis; notes any unusual behavior, signs of illness or injury, change in appetite, start of breeding cycle, or lack of compatibility with group members and reports same to Veterinarian or supervisory personnel; assists in administering medication or other treatments for illness or injury as directed.\r\nAnswers questions or gives information regarding animals, zoo operations, and zoo exhibits to the visiting public; maintains crowd control when animals are loose or being moved; observes the public to prevent malicious acts which could result in harm to the public, or zoo animals or loss of zoo property.\r\nAssists in the crating and uncrating of animals; catches and restrains as necessary; may assist in transfer between locations.\r\nDesigns and builds displays within existing enclosures; assists with the planning and care of landscaped areas within or near enclosures; makes minor and emergency repairs to zoo equipment and facilities; assists maintenance personnel in repair or maintenance work.\r\nPrepares and maintains food, drives a vehicle to deliver equipment, materials or supplies; or performs related duties as required.\r\nInteracts with Zoo visitors and staff courteously and offers proper attention at all times.\r\n\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. \r\n\r\nDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  The San Francisco Zoo encourages bilingual candidates to apply.\r\n\r\nEDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)\r\n\r\nEXPERIENCE: A minimum of at least one year PAID experience working with ranch, farm, or exotic animals. A degree from an institution offering specialized animal management programs with a hands-on component or an internship working with animals may meet this qualification.  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups.  Ability to work in a team environment and be a team player.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Must be able to work weekends and holidays, good communication and presentation skills required\r\n\r\nDESIRED EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 3 years PAID zoo keeping experience in an AZA accredited institution, working with primates including callitrichidae, lemurs and apes, is preferred. \r\n\r\nCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: A valid Drivers License.\r\n\r\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.\r\n\r\nWORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to potentially hazardous animals. May involve exposure to possible serious accidents or injury and to very disagreeable working conditions in handling dangerous or sick animals or raw sewage and other refuse.\r\n\r\n\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nSALARY:  $22.35 - $27.07\r\n\r\n\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nTO APPLY:  Please complete an application at www.sfzoo.org.  Please include a resume and letter of interest detailing your experience as it relates to this position.  EOE.\r\n\r\n', 'Animal Keeper for Primate Section - Regular, Full Time', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6328-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-18 15:06:01', '2014-08-18 20:06:01', '', 6328, 'https://www.aazk.org/6328-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6331, 2, '2014-08-18 15:53:07', '2014-08-18 20:53:07', '<h2>2015 Challenge</h2>\r\n<h4>What is “Trees for You &amp; Me”?</h4>\r\nTrees for You and Me is a friendly competition among AAZK chapters. It was launched by former PBI Field Ambassadors as a\r\nfundraising challenge to plant trees\r\n<h4 class="hr"><img class="alignleft" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="180" />How does the tree planting work?</h4>\r\nLocal AAZK chapters compete with each other to raise funds. Each chapter then has three options on how to apply the money they\r\nraise:\r\n• They can use the funds in their own communities, by planting on the grounds of their own zoo or aquarium or by supporting a local tree-planting project. (If selected, this option should be coordinated with the Acres with the Atmosphere program.)\r\n• They can donate the funds to SaveNature.Org, an international tree-planting organization that works to protect tropical rainforests. With this option, the chapter should talk about the importance of rainforests in combating climate change as part of the fundraising process.\r\n• They can donate the funds to Polar Bears International in support of Acres for the Atmosphere projects.\r\nWhichever option is chosen, the funds must be spent on planting trees or on a related greening effort. The effort must also include an educational event that invites others to take part in additional conservation behaviors that reduce CO2. Planting trees in urban areas has distinct benefits, but the most important is that it brings the community together in a green activity.  Community engagement—citizens working collaboratively, through inspired action and learning, to create and realize bold visions for their common future—is a critical step in creating a movement to stop our dependence on fossil fuels and stop global warming.\r\n<h4 class="hr">How will the challenge work?</h4>\r\n\r\n<li>AAZK chapters should register between October 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015 by sending the following information to AAC@polarbearsinternational.org: the coordinator’s name, the AAZK chapter name, the affiliated zoo or aquarium, and the phone number and email address of the coordinator.<li>\r\n  \r\n<li>PBI will send communications about the Trees for You &amp; Me effort to each AAZK chapter’s coordinator throughout the challenge.<li>\r\n\r\n<li>Chapters will report their results to PBI; periodic e-mails from PBI will announce the standings.<li>\r\n\r\n<li>Chapters may follow the progress and results on the PBI and AAZK websites.<li>\r\n\r\nFollowing the fundraising effort, chapters will report on how they used the funds. This includes sharing the effort with others through PBI’s SOS Community Page\r\n(http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice) and by reporting to AAZK through the chapter re-chartering process.\r\n<h4 class="hr">When will Trees For You &amp; Me start?</h4>\r\nThe challenge will begin October 1, 2014. The last date to register is January 1, 2015.\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me end?</h4>\r\nThe challenge will end at midnight Mountain Standard Time on March 2, 2015. Results will be reported shortly thereafter after all the donations have been recorded by PBI.\r\n<h4 class="hr">How can chapters raise and gather challenge funds?</h4>\r\nEach AAZK chapter can determine the way they want to raise money. Projects in the past have included bake sales, polar plunges, miniature golf events, garage sales, silent auctions, fun runs, spaghetti dinners, car washes, recycling programs, a night out at a local hang-out that allows a 50/50 raffle as a fundraiser, and more. The actual cash handling procedures will be the same that you follow for other campaigns for your chapter at your institution.\r\n<h4>How will the winners be awarded and announced?</h4>\r\nWe invite teams to report the amount of funds raised to PBI on December 31, 2014 and March 2, 2015.\r\nPBI will report on the status of the different chapters through an email sent to the AAZK chapters and the coordinator.\r\nAAZK will report on the status of the different chapters on its website and through social media.\r\nPBI will provide $25 towards the purchase of a bush for the team leading the charge at the halfway point on December 31, 2014. PBI will give a $100 prize to the winning chapter to plant a tree. (Adding a plaque is up to the institution.)\r\n<h4>What are the prizes?</h4>\r\nFirst place is awarded to the team with the most funds donated by Midnight Mountain Standard time on March 2, 2015 and reported to PBI no later than March 4, 2015. The winning team will receive a native tree to plant in a public location with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $100.\r\nIn addition, a challenge prize will be awarded to the team with the most funds donated by Midnight MST December 31, 2014 and reported to PBI by January 5, 2015. That team will receive a native bush to plant in a public location with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $25.\r\n<h4>How do I start?</h4>\r\n1. Find a group and become a champion.\r\n\r\n2. Make plans for events and strategies to raise funds over the course of the challenge, which officially runs from October 1, 2014 - March 2, 2015. (Although the competition begins on October 1, 2014, we’ll do a second push and close the registration on January 1, 2015 since so many chapters participate only in the spring.)\r\n\r\n3. Define roles and responsibilities including:\r\n<li>procedures for handling donations for your chapter and Institution<li>\r\n<li>reporting to AAZK and PBI during the course of the challenge<li>\r\n\r\n4. Good luck on your efforts!\r\n<h4>How will reporting work?</h4>\r\nEach participating AAZK chapter is responsible for following national AAZK requirements for reporting on funds raised for conservation, as outlined in the re-chartering packet.\r\nPBI requests that each AAZK chapter report on their planting activity with a photo and description on the PBI community page, SOS Community Page.\r\nAcres for the Atmosphere projects or donations for planting in tropical forests should be completed within six months of the close of the challenge fundraiser. (Reports to SOS Community Page would occur between April - November, 2015.)\r\n<h4>What is an example of an  Acres for the Atmosphere project?</h4>\r\nThe Acres program involves tree planting, learning, and FUN! Participants plant trees in local communities and also help educate the public about the benefits of tree planting to counteract a warming climate. Funds donated will support grant money for Acres for the Atmosphere plantings.\r\nFor more information contact Heather or Marissa at Acres@pbears.org.\r\n<h4>What other projects are eligible for tree planting?</h4>\r\nYour chapter or institution may participate in other conservation programs where tree planting is an important component. Saving tropical forest habitat, for example, impacts species and global climate change. AAZK recommends SaveNature.Org for tropical reforestation projects.\r\n<h4>How Does  Planting Trees Help Polar Bears?</h4>\r\nTrees act as “carbon sinks” that absorb CO2 from the air. They store this carbon in roots, trunks, stems, and leaves while they grow and in wood products after they\'re harvested.\r\nReducing the build-up of carbon in the atmosphere is necessary to reverse climate change. Polar  bears depend on the sea ice to hunt, breed, and in some cases to den. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain arctic sea ice and improve polar bear habitat and\r\nsurvival.\r\nConservation actions that reduce the production of greenhouse gases are the most impactful efforts to save polar bears. Planting trees is one of the few tools that we have to sequester carbon. Saving tropical rainforests is even more impactful at sequestering CO2. As an individual\r\n\r\nAs an individual and group you can make difference:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Don’t buy products with palm oil</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase shade-grown coffee</li>\r\n	<li>eat less meat or purchase local meat rather than meat produced in deforested tropical rain forests</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>For information contact:</h4>\r\n<h4>Trees For You &amp; Me:\r\nChristy christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk or christy.mazrimas-ott@czs.org\r\nAAZK: Wendy Lenhart, Conservation Committee Wendy.Lenhart@aecetia.net/gws/aazk or lenhart.wendy@phillyzoo.org</h4>\r\n<div id="inner-links"></div>', 'Trees for You and Me', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2685-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-18 15:53:07', '2014-08-18 20:53:07', '', 2685, 'https://www.aazk.org/2685-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6332, 2, '2014-08-18 15:55:22', '2014-08-18 20:55:22', '<h2>2015 Challenge</h2>\r\n<h4>What is “Trees for You &amp; Me”?</h4>\r\nTrees for You and Me is a friendly competition among AAZK chapters. It was launched by former PBI Field Ambassadors as a\r\nfundraising challenge to plant trees\r\n<h4 class="hr"><img class="alignleft" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="180" How does the tree planting work?h4>\r\nLocal AAZK chapters compete with each other to raise funds. Each chapter then has three options on how to apply the money they\r\nraise:\r\n• They can use the funds in their own communities, by planting on the grounds of their own zoo or aquarium or by supporting a local tree-planting project. (If selected, this option should be coordinated with the Acres with the Atmosphere program.)\r\n• They can donate the funds to SaveNature.Org, an international tree-planting organization that works to protect tropical rainforests. With this option, the chapter should talk about the importance of rainforests in combating climate change as part of the fundraising process.\r\n• They can donate the funds to Polar Bears International in support of Acres for the Atmosphere projects.\r\nWhichever option is chosen, the funds must be spent on planting trees or on a related greening effort. The effort must also include an educational event that invites others to take part in additional conservation behaviors that reduce CO2. Planting trees in urban areas has distinct benefits, but the most important is that it brings the community together in a green activity.  Community engagement—citizens working collaboratively, through inspired action and learning, to create and realize bold visions for their common future—is a critical step in creating a movement to stop our dependence on fossil fuels and stop global warming.\r\n<h4 class="hr">How will the challenge work?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>AAZK chapters should register between October 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015 by sending the following information to AAC@polarbearsinternational.org: the coordinator’s name, the AAZK chapter name, the affiliated zoo or aquarium, and the phone number and email address of the coordinator.</li>\r\n	<li>PBI will send communications about the Trees for You &amp; Me effort to each AAZK chapter’s coordinator throughout the challenge.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters will report their results to PBI; periodic e-mails from PBI will announce the standings.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters may follow the progress and results on the PBI and AAZK websites.</li>\r\n	<li>Following the fundraising effort, chapters will report on how they used the funds. This includes sharing the effort with others through PBI’s SOS Community Page\r\n(http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice) and by reporting to AAZK through the chapter re-chartering process.\r\n<h4 class="hr">When will Trees For You &amp; Me start?</h4>\r\nThe challenge will begin October 1, 2014. The last date to register is January 1, 2015.\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me end?</h4>\r\nThe challenge will end at midnight Mountain Standard Time on March 2, 2015. Results will be reported shortly thereafter after all the donations have been recorded by PBI.\r\n<h4 class="hr">How can chapters raise and gather challenge funds?</h4>\r\nEach AAZK chapter can determine the way they want to raise money. Projects in the past have included bake sales, polar plunges, miniature golf events, garage sales, silent auctions, fun runs, spaghetti dinners, car washes, recycling programs, a night out at a local hang-out that allows a 50/50 raffle as a fundraiser, and more. The actual cash handling procedures will be the same that you follow for other campaigns for your chapter at your institution.\r\n<h4>How will the winners be awarded and announced?</h4>\r\nWe invite teams to report the amount of funds raised to PBI on December 31, 2014 and March 2, 2015.\r\nPBI will report on the status of the different chapters through an email sent to the AAZK chapters and the coordinator.\r\nAAZK will report on the status of the different chapters on its website and through social media.\r\nPBI will provide $25 towards the purchase of a bush for the team leading the charge at the halfway point on December 31, 2014. PBI will give a $100 prize to the winning chapter to plant a tree. (Adding a plaque is up to the institution.)\r\n<h4>What are the prizes?</h4>\r\nFirst place is awarded to the team with the most funds donated by Midnight Mountain Standard time on March 2, 2015 and reported to PBI no later than March 4, 2015. The winning team will receive a native tree to plant in a public location with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $100.\r\nIn addition, a challenge prize will be awarded to the team with the most funds donated by Midnight MST December 31, 2014 and reported to PBI by January 5, 2015. That team will receive a native bush to plant in a public location with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $25.\r\n<h4>How do I start?</h4>\r\n1. Find a group and become a champion.\r\n\r\n2. Make plans for events and strategies to raise funds over the course of the challenge, which officially runs from October 1, 2014 - March 2, 2015. (Although the competition begins on October 1, 2014, we’ll do a second push and close the registration on January 1, 2015 since so many chapters participate only in the spring.)\r\n\r\n3. Define roles and responsibilities including:</li>\r\n	<li>procedures for handling donations for your chapter and Institution</li>\r\n	<li>reporting to AAZK and PBI during the course of the challenge</li>\r\n	<li>4. Good luck on your efforts!\r\n<h4>How will reporting work?</h4>\r\nEach participating AAZK chapter is responsible for following national AAZK requirements for reporting on funds raised for conservation, as outlined in the re-chartering packet.\r\nPBI requests that each AAZK chapter report on their planting activity with a photo and description on the PBI community page, SOS Community Page.\r\nAcres for the Atmosphere projects or donations for planting in tropical forests should be completed within six months of the close of the challenge fundraiser. (Reports to SOS Community Page would occur between April - November, 2015.)\r\n<h4>What is an example of an  Acres for the Atmosphere project?</h4>\r\nThe Acres program involves tree planting, learning, and FUN! Participants plant trees in local communities and also help educate the public about the benefits of tree planting to counteract a warming climate. Funds donated will support grant money for Acres for the Atmosphere plantings.\r\nFor more information contact Heather or Marissa at Acres@pbears.org.\r\n<h4>What other projects are eligible for tree planting?</h4>\r\nYour chapter or institution may participate in other conservation programs where tree planting is an important component. Saving tropical forest habitat, for example, impacts species and global climate change. AAZK recommends SaveNature.Org for tropical reforestation projects.\r\n<h4>How Does  Planting Trees Help Polar Bears?</h4>\r\nTrees act as “carbon sinks” that absorb CO2 from the air. They store this carbon in roots, trunks, stems, and leaves while they grow and in wood products after they\'re harvested.\r\nReducing the build-up of carbon in the atmosphere is necessary to reverse climate change. Polar  bears depend on the sea ice to hunt, breed, and in some cases to den. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain arctic sea ice and improve polar bear habitat and\r\nsurvival.\r\nConservation actions that reduce the production of greenhouse gases are the most impactful efforts to save polar bears. Planting trees is one of the few tools that we have to sequester carbon. Saving tropical rainforests is even more impactful at sequestering CO2. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6334, 2, '2014-08-18 16:00:07', '2014-08-18 21:00:07', '<h2>2015 Challenge</h2>\r\n<h4>What is “Trees for You &amp; Me”?</h4>\r\nTrees for You and Me is a friendly competition among AAZK chapters. It was launched by former PBI Field Ambassadors as a\r\nfundraising challenge to plant trees\r\n<h4 class="hr"><img class="alignleft" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="180" />How does the tree planting work?</h4>\r\nLocal AAZK chapters compete with each other to raise funds. Each chapter then has three options on how to apply the money they\r\nraise:\r\n• They can use the funds in their own communities, by planting on the grounds of their own zoo or aquarium or by supporting a local tree-planting project. (If selected, this option should be coordinated with the Acres with the Atmosphere program.)\r\n• They can donate the funds to SaveNature.Org, an international tree-planting organization that works to protect tropical rainforests. With this option, the chapter should talk about the importance of rainforests in combating climate change as part of the fundraising process.\r\n• They can donate the funds to Polar Bears International in support of Acres for the Atmosphere projects.\r\nWhichever option is chosen, the funds must be spent on planting trees or on a related greening effort. The effort must also include an educational event that invites others to take part in additional conservation behaviors that reduce CO2. Planting trees in urban areas has distinct benefits, but the most important is that it brings the community together in a green activity.  Community engagement—citizens working collaboratively, through inspired action and learning, to create and realize bold visions for their common future—is a critical step in creating a movement to stop our dependence on fossil fuels and stop global warming.\r\n<h4 class="hr">How will the challenge work?</h4>\r\n\r\n<li>AAZK chapters should register between October 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015 by sending the following information to AAC@polarbearsinternational.org: the coordinator’s name, the AAZK chapter name, the affiliated zoo or aquarium, and the phone number and email address of the coordinator.<li>\r\n  \r\n<li>PBI will send communications about the Trees for You &amp; Me effort to each AAZK chapter’s coordinator throughout the challenge.<li>\r\n\r\n<li>Chapters will report their results to PBI; periodic e-mails from PBI will announce the standings.<li>\r\n\r\n<li>Chapters may follow the progress and results on the PBI and AAZK websites.<li>\r\n\r\nFollowing the fundraising effort, chapters will report on how they used the funds. This includes sharing the effort with others through PBI’s SOS Community Page\r\n(http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice) and by reporting to AAZK through the chapter re-chartering process.\r\n<h4 class="hr">When will Trees For You &amp; Me start?</h4>\r\nThe challenge will begin October 1, 2014. The last date to register is January 1, 2015.\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me end?</h4>\r\nThe challenge will end at midnight Mountain Standard Time on March 2, 2015. Results will be reported shortly thereafter after all the donations have been recorded by PBI.\r\n<h4 class="hr">How can chapters raise and gather challenge funds?</h4>\r\nEach AAZK chapter can determine the way they want to raise money. Projects in the past have included bake sales, polar plunges, miniature golf events, garage sales, silent auctions, fun runs, spaghetti dinners, car washes, recycling programs, a night out at a local hang-out that allows a 50/50 raffle as a fundraiser, and more. The actual cash handling procedures will be the same that you follow for other campaigns for your chapter at your institution.\r\n<h4>How will the winners be awarded and announced?</h4>\r\nWe invite teams to report the amount of funds raised to PBI on December 31, 2014 and March 2, 2015.\r\nPBI will report on the status of the different chapters through an email sent to the AAZK chapters and the coordinator.\r\nAAZK will report on the status of the different chapters on its website and through social media.\r\nPBI will provide $25 towards the purchase of a bush for the team leading the charge at the halfway point on December 31, 2014. PBI will give a $100 prize to the winning chapter to plant a tree. (Adding a plaque is up to the institution.)\r\n<h4>What are the prizes?</h4>\r\nFirst place is awarded to the team with the most funds donated by Midnight Mountain Standard time on March 2, 2015 and reported to PBI no later than March 4, 2015. The winning team will receive a native tree to plant in a public location with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $100.\r\nIn addition, a challenge prize will be awarded to the team with the most funds donated by Midnight MST December 31, 2014 and reported to PBI by January 5, 2015. That team will receive a native bush to plant in a public location with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $25.\r\n<h4>How do I start?</h4>\r\n1. Find a group and become a champion.\r\n\r\n2. Make plans for events and strategies to raise funds over the course of the challenge, which officially runs from October 1, 2014 - March 2, 2015. (Although the competition begins on October 1, 2014, we’ll do a second push and close the registration on January 1, 2015 since so many chapters participate only in the spring.)\r\n\r\n3. Define roles and responsibilities including:\r\n<li>procedures for handling donations for your chapter and Institution<li>\r\n<li>reporting to AAZK and PBI during the course of the challenge<li>\r\n\r\n4. Good luck on your efforts!\r\n<h4>How will reporting work?</h4>\r\nEach participating AAZK chapter is responsible for following national AAZK requirements for reporting on funds raised for conservation, as outlined in the re-chartering packet.\r\nPBI requests that each AAZK chapter report on their planting activity with a photo and description on the PBI community page, SOS Community Page.\r\nAcres for the Atmosphere projects or donations for planting in tropical forests should be completed within six months of the close of the challenge fundraiser. (Reports to SOS Community Page would occur between April - November, 2015.)\r\n<h4>What is an example of an  Acres for the Atmosphere project?</h4>\r\nThe Acres program involves tree planting, learning, and FUN! Participants plant trees in local communities and also help educate the public about the benefits of tree planting to counteract a warming climate. Funds donated will support grant money for Acres for the Atmosphere plantings.\r\nFor more information contact Heather or Marissa at Acres@pbears.org.\r\n<h4>What other projects are eligible for tree planting?</h4>\r\nYour chapter or institution may participate in other conservation programs where tree planting is an important component. Saving tropical forest habitat, for example, impacts species and global climate change. AAZK recommends SaveNature.Org for tropical reforestation projects.\r\n<h4>How Does  Planting Trees Help Polar Bears?</h4>\r\nTrees act as “carbon sinks” that absorb CO2 from the air. They store this carbon in roots, trunks, stems, and leaves while they grow and in wood products after they\'re harvested.\r\nReducing the build-up of carbon in the atmosphere is necessary to reverse climate change. Polar  bears depend on the sea ice to hunt, breed, and in some cases to den. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain arctic sea ice and improve polar bear habitat and\r\nsurvival.\r\nConservation actions that reduce the production of greenhouse gases are the most impactful efforts to save polar bears. Planting trees is one of the few tools that we have to sequester carbon. Saving tropical rainforests is even more impactful at sequestering CO2. As an individual\r\n\r\nAs an individual and group you can make difference:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Don’t buy products with palm oil</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase shade-grown coffee</li>\r\n	<li>eat less meat or purchase local meat rather than meat produced in deforested tropical rain forests</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>For information contact:</h4>\r\n<h4>Trees For You &amp; Me:\r\nChristy christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk or christy.mazrimas-ott@czs.org\r\nAAZK: Wendy Lenhart, Conservation Committee Wendy.Lenhart@aecetia.net/gws/aazk or lenhart.wendy@phillyzoo.org</h4>\r\n<div id="inner-links"></div>', 'Trees for You and Me', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2685-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-18 16:00:07', '2014-08-18 21:00:07', '', 2685, 'https://www.aazk.org/2685-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6333, 2, '2014-08-18 15:57:26', '2014-08-18 20:57:26', '<h2>2015 Challenge</h2>\r\n<h4>What is “Trees for You &amp; Me”?</h4>\r\nTrees for You and Me is a friendly competition among AAZK chapters. It was launched by former PBI Field Ambassadors as a\r\nfundraising challenge to plant trees.\r\n<h4 class="hr">How does the Tree Planting Work?</h4>\r\n<p class="hr"><img class="alignleft" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="180" />\r\nLocal AAZK chapters compete with each other to raise funds. Each chapter then has three options on how to apply the money they\r\nraise:\r\n• They can use the funds in their own communities, by planting on the grounds of their own zoo or aquarium or by supporting a local tree-planting project. (If selected, this option should be coordinated with the Acres with the Atmosphere program.)\r\n• They can donate the funds to SaveNature.Org, an international tree-planting organization that works to protect tropical rainforests. With this option, the chapter should talk about the importance of rainforests in combating climate change as part of the fundraising process.\r\n• They can donate the funds to Polar Bears International in support of Acres for the Atmosphere projects.\r\nWhichever option is chosen, the funds must be spent on planting trees or on a related greening effort. The effort must also include an educational event that invites others to take part in additional conservation behaviors that reduce CO2. Planting trees in urban areas has distinct benefits, but the most important is that it brings the community together in a green activity.  Community engagement—citizens working collaboratively, through inspired action and learning, to create and realize bold visions for their common future—is a critical step in creating a movement to stop our dependence on fossil fuels and stop global warming.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4 class="hr">How will the challenge work?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>AAZK chapters should register between October 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015 by sending the following information to AAC@polarbearsinternational.org: the coordinator’s name, the AAZK chapter name, the affiliated zoo or aquarium, and the phone number and email address of the coordinator.</li>\r\n	<li>PBI will send communications about the Trees for You &amp; Me effort to each AAZK chapter’s coordinator throughout the challenge.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters will report their results to PBI; periodic e-mails from PBI will announce the standings.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters may follow the progress and results on the PBI and AAZK websites.</li>\r\n	<li>Following the fundraising effort, chapters will report on how they used the funds. This includes sharing the effort with others through PBI’s SOS Community Page\r\n(http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice) and by reporting to AAZK through the chapter re-chartering process.\r\n<h4 class="hr">When will Trees For You &amp; Me start?</h4>\r\nThe challenge will begin October 1, 2014. The last date to register is January 1, 2015.\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me end?</h4>\r\nThe challenge will end at midnight Mountain Standard Time on March 2, 2015. Results will be reported shortly thereafter after all the donations have been recorded by PBI.\r\n<h4 class="hr">How can chapters raise and gather challenge funds?</h4>\r\nEach AAZK chapter can determine the way they want to raise money. Projects in the past have included bake sales, polar plunges, miniature golf events, garage sales, silent auctions, fun runs, spaghetti dinners, car washes, recycling programs, a night out at a local hang-out that allows a 50/50 raffle as a fundraiser, and more. The actual cash handling procedures will be the same that you follow for other campaigns for your chapter at your institution.\r\n<h4>How will the winners be awarded and announced?</h4>\r\nWe invite teams to report the amount of funds raised to PBI on December 31, 2014 and March 2, 2015.\r\nPBI will report on the status of the different chapters through an email sent to the AAZK chapters and the coordinator.\r\nAAZK will report on the status of the different chapters on its website and through social media.\r\nPBI will provide $25 towards the purchase of a bush for the team leading the charge at the halfway point on December 31, 2014. PBI will give a $100 prize to the winning chapter to plant a tree. (Adding a plaque is up to the institution.)\r\n<h4>What are the prizes?</h4>\r\nFirst place is awarded to the team with the most funds donated by Midnight Mountain Standard time on March 2, 2015 and reported to PBI no later than March 4, 2015. The winning team will receive a native tree to plant in a public location with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $100.\r\nIn addition, a challenge prize will be awarded to the team with the most funds donated by Midnight MST December 31, 2014 and reported to PBI by January 5, 2015. That team will receive a native bush to plant in a public location with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $25.\r\n<h4>How do I start?</h4>\r\n1. Find a group and become a champion.\r\n\r\n2. Make plans for events and strategies to raise funds over the course of the challenge, which officially runs from October 1, 2014 - March 2, 2015. (Although the competition begins on October 1, 2014, we’ll do a second push and close the registration on January 1, 2015 since so many chapters participate only in the spring.)\r\n\r\n3. Define roles and responsibilities including:</li>\r\n	<li>procedures for handling donations for your chapter and Institution</li>\r\n	<li>reporting to AAZK and PBI during the course of the challenge</li>\r\n	<li>4. Good luck on your efforts!\r\n<h4>How will reporting work?</h4>\r\nEach participating AAZK chapter is responsible for following national AAZK requirements for reporting on funds raised for conservation, as outlined in the re-chartering packet.\r\nPBI requests that each AAZK chapter report on their planting activity with a photo and description on the PBI community page, SOS Community Page.\r\nAcres for the Atmosphere projects or donations for planting in tropical forests should be completed within six months of the close of the challenge fundraiser. (Reports to SOS Community Page would occur between April - November, 2015.)\r\n<h4>What is an example of an  Acres for the Atmosphere project?</h4>\r\nThe Acres program involves tree planting, learning, and FUN! Participants plant trees in local communities and also help educate the public about the benefits of tree planting to counteract a warming climate. Funds donated will support grant money for Acres for the Atmosphere plantings.\r\nFor more information contact Heather or Marissa at Acres@pbears.org.\r\n<h4>What other projects are eligible for tree planting?</h4>\r\nYour chapter or institution may participate in other conservation programs where tree planting is an important component. Saving tropical forest habitat, for example, impacts species and global climate change. AAZK recommends SaveNature.Org for tropical reforestation projects.\r\n<h4>How Does  Planting Trees Help Polar Bears?</h4>\r\nTrees act as “carbon sinks” that absorb CO2 from the air. They store this carbon in roots, trunks, stems, and leaves while they grow and in wood products after they\'re harvested.\r\nReducing the build-up of carbon in the atmosphere is necessary to reverse climate change. Polar  bears depend on the sea ice to hunt, breed, and in some cases to den. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain arctic sea ice and improve polar bear habitat and\r\nsurvival.\r\nConservation actions that reduce the production of greenhouse gases are the most impactful efforts to save polar bears. Planting trees is one of the few tools that we have to sequester carbon. Saving tropical rainforests is even more impactful at sequestering CO2. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6338, 2, '2014-08-18 16:18:18', '2014-08-18 21:18:18', '<h2>2014 Challenge</h2>\r\n<h4>What is “Trees for You &amp; Me”?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="180" /> Trees for You &amp; Me is a friendly competition among AAZK Chapters.  It was launched by former PBI Ambassadors as a fundraising challenge to plant trees.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How does the Tree Planting Work?</h4>\r\nLocal AAZK Chapters compete with each other to raise funds. Each Chapter then has three options on how to apply the money they raise:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>They can use the funds in their own communities, by planting on the grounds of their own zoo or aquarium or by supporting a local tree-planting project. (If selected, this option should be coordinated with the <strong>Acres for the Atmosphere</strong> program).</li>\r\n	<li>They can donate the funds to <a href="http://Savenature.org">SaveNature.org</a>, an international tree-planting organization that works with tropical rainforests. With this option, the Chapter should talk about the importance of rainforests in combatting climate change as part of the fundraising process.</li>\r\n	<li>They can donate the funds to Polar Bear International in support of <strong>Acres for the Atmosphere</strong> projects.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the campaign work?</h4>\r\nTrees for You &amp; Me is still a campaign to raise financial resources to plant trees.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>The funding raised will stay in your local community, with your own insititution.</li>\r\n	<li>The funds must be spent on a tree-planting (or appropriate greening effort) and educational event to invite others to join you in additional conservation behaviors.</li>\r\n	<li>The effort should coordinate with Acres with the Atmosphere or it can be part of an international tree planting effort associated with another conservation program.</li>\r\n	<li>And finally, that effort should be shared with others through <a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/myplanetmypart" target="_blank">PBI’s My Planet, My Part</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me start?</h4>\r\nRegistration and campaign begins on October 1, 2013.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me end?</h4>\r\nThe campaign will end midnight, PST on March 1, 2014.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How can chapters raise and gather campaign funds?</h4>\r\nEach AAZK chapter can determine the way they want to raise money. Projects in the past have included bake sales, polar plunges, miniature golf events, garage sales, silent auctions, fun runs, spaghetti dinners, car washes, recycling programs, and more. The actual cash handling procedures will be the same you follow for other campaigns for your Chapter at your institution and reporting to AAZK similarly to Bowling for Rhinos in the re-charter packet.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the winners be awarded and announced?</h4>\r\nWe invite teams to report the amount of funds raised to PBI on January 31, February 16 and March 2. PBI will report on the status of the different chapters by sharing a website with updates at the half- way point and at the end. AAZK will report on the status of the different chapters on its website and through social media. PBI will provide $25 towards the purchase of a bush for the team leading the charge at the half-way point on February 15, 2014.  PBI will give a $100 prize to the winning chapter to plant a tree. (A plaque is up to the institution.)\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What are the prizes?</h4>\r\nFirst place is awarded to the team with the most funds reported to PBI on March 3, 2014, that were donated by Midnight MST March 1, 2014. The team receives a tree to plant in a public location that is a native species to that area with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $100. A challenge prize is awarded to the team with highest amount of funds reported to PBI by February 16, 2014, that were donated by Midnight MST February 15, 2014. The team receives a bush to plant in a public location that is a native species to that area with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $25.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How do I start?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Form a group and become a champion - Registration begins October 1, 2013.</li>\r\n	<li>Make plan for events and strategies to raise the funds over the course of the two months.</li>\r\n	<li>Define roles and responsibilities including confirming procedures for handling donations for your chapter and Institution and who will report to AAZK and PBI during the course of the campaign.</li>\r\n	<li>Good luck on your efforts.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will reporting work?</h4>\r\nEach participating AAZK chapter is responsible for following AAZK National’s requirements for reporting on funds raised for conservation in the re-chartering packet.\r\nPBI requires that each AAZK Chapter report about the planting activity with a photo and description on PBI\'s new community, <a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/myplanetmypart" target="_blank">My Planet, My Part</a>. Acres for the Atmosphere projects or donations to tropical forests planting should be completed within six months of the campaign fundraiser close. (Reports to My Planet, My Part would occur between April-November, 2014.)\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What is an example of an  Acres for the Atmosphere project?</h4>\r\nThe Acres program involves tree planting, learning, and FUN! Participants plant trees in local communities and also help educate the public about the benefits of tree planting to counteract a warming climate. For more information, contact Heather or Marissa at  <a href="mailto:Acres@pbears.org">Acres@pbears.org</a>.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What is an example of an urban tree planting?</h4>\r\n<em>City of Sparta, Wisconsin</em>\r\nThe primary goal of this project is to plant a diverse mixture of 1.5" caliper saplings before Emerald Ash Borer infestations destroy the city’s tree canopy. This project has a strong educational component. The proposal includes working with the local school\'s Earth Club, the county extension office, and Master Gardeners. City residents and homeowners plan to be engaged in watering and mulching the project trees adjacent to their homes. The hope is this will inspire individuals to plant additional trees on their own personal property. The community is willing to develop and place signage in their city parks highlighting the donor.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What other projects are eligible for tree planting?</h4>\r\nYour Chapter or Institution may participate in other conservation programs where tree planting is an important component, no matter the taxon, saving tropical forest habitat impacts species and global climate change.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How Does  Planting Trees Help Polar Bears?</h4>\r\nTrees act as “carbon sinks” that absorb CO2 from the air. They store this carbon in roots, trunks, stems, and leaves while they grow and in wood products after they\'re harvested. Reducing the build-up of carbon in the atmosphere is necessary to reverse climate change. Polar bears depend on the sea ice to hunt, breed, and in some cases to den. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain arctic sea ice and improve polar bear habitat and survival. Conservation actions that reduce the production of GHGs are the most impactful efforts to save polar bears. Planting trees in North America is one of the few tools that we have to sequester carbon. For other forestation efforts, saving tropical rainforests is even more impactful for sequestering CO2. As an individual and group you can make difference:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Don’t buy products with palm oil</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase shade-grown coffee</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase local meat rather than meat produced in deforested tropical rain forests</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div id="inner-links"></div>', 'Trees for You and Me', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2685-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-18 16:18:18', '2014-08-18 21:18:18', '', 2685, 'https://www.aazk.org/2685-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6335, 2, '2014-08-18 16:01:40', '2014-08-18 21:01:40', '<h2>2015 Challenge</h2>\r\n<h4>What is “Trees for You &amp; Me”?</h4>\r\nTrees for You and Me is a friendly competition among AAZK chapters. It was launched by former PBI Field Ambassadors as a\r\nfundraising challenge to plant trees\r\n<h4 class="hr"><img class="alignleft" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="180" />How does the tree planting work?</h4>\r\nLocal AAZK chapters compete with each other to raise funds. Each chapter then has three options on how to apply the money they\r\nraise:\r\n• They can use the funds in their own communities, by planting on the grounds of their own zoo or aquarium or by supporting a local tree-planting project. (If selected, this option should be coordinated with the Acres with the Atmosphere program.)\r\n• They can donate the funds to SaveNature.Org, an international tree-planting organization that works to protect tropical rainforests. With this option, the chapter should talk about the importance of rainforests in combating climate change as part of the fundraising process.\r\n• They can donate the funds to Polar Bears International in support of Acres for the Atmosphere projects.\r\nWhichever option is chosen, the funds must be spent on planting trees or on a related greening effort. The effort must also include an educational event that invites others to take part in additional conservation behaviors that reduce CO2. Planting trees in urban areas has distinct benefits, but the most important is that it brings the community together in a green activity.  Community engagement—citizens working collaboratively, through inspired action and learning, to create and realize bold visions for their common future—is a critical step in creating a movement to stop our dependence on fossil fuels and stop global warming.\r\n<h4 class="hr">How will the challenge work?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>AAZK chapters should register between October 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015 by sending the following information to AAC@polarbearsinternational.org: the coordinator’s name, the AAZK chapter name, the affiliated zoo or aquarium, and the phone number and email address of the coordinator.</li>\r\n	<li>PBI will send communications about the Trees for You &amp; Me effort to each AAZK chapter’s coordinator throughout the challenge.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters will report their results to PBI; periodic e-mails from PBI will announce the standings.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters may follow the progress and results on the PBI and AAZK websites.</li>\r\n	<li>Following the fundraising effort, chapters will report on how they used the funds. This includes sharing the effort with others through PBI’s SOS Community Page\r\n(http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice) and by reporting to AAZK through the chapter re-chartering process.\r\n<h4 class="hr">When will Trees For You &amp; Me start?</h4>\r\nThe challenge will begin October 1, 2014. The last date to register is January 1, 2015.\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me end?</h4>\r\nThe challenge will end at midnight Mountain Standard Time on March 2, 2015. Results will be reported shortly thereafter after all the donations have been recorded by PBI.\r\n<h4 class="hr">How can chapters raise and gather challenge funds?</h4>\r\nEach AAZK chapter can determine the way they want to raise money. Projects in the past have included bake sales, polar plunges, miniature golf events, garage sales, silent auctions, fun runs, spaghetti dinners, car washes, recycling programs, a night out at a local hang-out that allows a 50/50 raffle as a fundraiser, and more. The actual cash handling procedures will be the same that you follow for other campaigns for your chapter at your institution.\r\n<h4>How will the winners be awarded and announced?</h4>\r\nWe invite teams to report the amount of funds raised to PBI on December 31, 2014 and March 2, 2015.\r\nPBI will report on the status of the different chapters through an email sent to the AAZK chapters and the coordinator.\r\nAAZK will report on the status of the different chapters on its website and through social media.\r\nPBI will provide $25 towards the purchase of a bush for the team leading the charge at the halfway point on December 31, 2014. PBI will give a $100 prize to the winning chapter to plant a tree. (Adding a plaque is up to the institution.)\r\n<h4>What are the prizes?</h4>\r\nFirst place is awarded to the team with the most funds donated by Midnight Mountain Standard time on March 2, 2015 and reported to PBI no later than March 4, 2015. The winning team will receive a native tree to plant in a public location with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $100.\r\nIn addition, a challenge prize will be awarded to the team with the most funds donated by Midnight MST December 31, 2014 and reported to PBI by January 5, 2015. That team will receive a native bush to plant in a public location with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $25.\r\n<h4>How do I start?</h4>\r\n1. Find a group and become a champion.\r\n\r\n2. Make plans for events and strategies to raise funds over the course of the challenge, which officially runs from October 1, 2014 - March 2, 2015. (Although the competition begins on October 1, 2014, we’ll do a second push and close the registration on January 1, 2015 since so many chapters participate only in the spring.)\r\n\r\n3. Define roles and responsibilities including:</li>\r\n	<li>procedures for handling donations for your chapter and Institution</li>\r\n	<li>reporting to AAZK and PBI during the course of the challenge</li>\r\n	<li>4. Good luck on your efforts!\r\n<h4>How will reporting work?</h4>\r\nEach participating AAZK chapter is responsible for following national AAZK requirements for reporting on funds raised for conservation, as outlined in the re-chartering packet.\r\nPBI requests that each AAZK chapter report on their planting activity with a photo and description on the PBI community page, SOS Community Page.\r\nAcres for the Atmosphere projects or donations for planting in tropical forests should be completed within six months of the close of the challenge fundraiser. (Reports to SOS Community Page would occur between April - November, 2015.)\r\n<h4>What is an example of an  Acres for the Atmosphere project?</h4>\r\nThe Acres program involves tree planting, learning, and FUN! Participants plant trees in local communities and also help educate the public about the benefits of tree planting to counteract a warming climate. Funds donated will support grant money for Acres for the Atmosphere plantings.\r\nFor more information contact Heather or Marissa at Acres@pbears.org.\r\n<h4>What other projects are eligible for tree planting?</h4>\r\nYour chapter or institution may participate in other conservation programs where tree planting is an important component. Saving tropical forest habitat, for example, impacts species and global climate change. AAZK recommends SaveNature.Org for tropical reforestation projects.\r\n<h4>How Does  Planting Trees Help Polar Bears?</h4>\r\nTrees act as “carbon sinks” that absorb CO2 from the air. They store this carbon in roots, trunks, stems, and leaves while they grow and in wood products after they\'re harvested.\r\nReducing the build-up of carbon in the atmosphere is necessary to reverse climate change. Polar  bears depend on the sea ice to hunt, breed, and in some cases to den. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain arctic sea ice and improve polar bear habitat and\r\nsurvival.\r\nConservation actions that reduce the production of greenhouse gases are the most impactful efforts to save polar bears. Planting trees is one of the few tools that we have to sequester carbon. Saving tropical rainforests is even more impactful at sequestering CO2. As an individual\r\n\r\nAs an individual and group you can make difference:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Don’t buy products with palm oil</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase shade-grown coffee</li>\r\n	<li>eat less meat or purchase local meat rather than meat produced in deforested tropical rain forests</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>For information contact:</h4>\r\n<h4>Trees For You &amp; Me:\r\nChristy christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk or christy.mazrimas-ott@czs.org\r\nAAZK: Wendy Lenhart, Conservation Committee Wendy.Lenhart@aecetia.net/gws/aazk or lenhart.wendy@phillyzoo.org\r\nPBI: Marissa Krouse at aac@polarbearsinternational.org</h4>\r\n', 'Trees for You and Me', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2685-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-18 16:01:40', '2014-08-18 21:01:40', '', 2685, 'https://www.aazk.org/2685-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6337, 2, '2014-08-18 16:06:14', '2014-08-18 21:06:14', '<h2>2014 Campaign</h2>\r\n<h4>What is “Trees for You &amp; Me”?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="trees_u_me" alt="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" width="180" /> Trees for You &amp; Me is a friendly competition launched by former PBI Field Ambassadors as a financial campaign to fund tree-planting. This year, the effort has a local focus. Rather than Polar Bears International® gathering the funds for a large tree planting with our partner, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources-Forestry Division, we believe this year is a good year to draw attention to the benefits of urban tree-planting and the associated educational programming and awareness such events create.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What is the “local effort”?</h4>\r\nPlanting trees in urban areas has distinct benefits, but most important is bringing the community together through engagement. Community engagement—citizens working collaboratively, through inspired action and learning, to create and realize bold visions for their common future, is a critical step in creating a movement to stop our dependence upon fossil fuels and stop global warming.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the campaign work?</h4>\r\nTrees for You &amp; Me is still a campaign to raise financial resources to plant trees.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>The funding raised will stay in your local community, with your own insititution.</li>\r\n	<li>The funds must be spent on a tree-planting (or appropriate greening effort) and educational event to invite others to join you in additional conservation behaviors.</li>\r\n	<li>The effort should coordinate with Acres with the Atmosphere or it can be part of an international tree planting effort associated with another conservation program.</li>\r\n	<li>And finally, that effort should be shared with others through <a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/myplanetmypart" target="_blank">PBI’s My Planet, My Part</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me start?</h4>\r\nRegistration and campaign begins on October 1, 2013.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me end?</h4>\r\nThe campaign will end midnight, PST on March 1, 2014.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How can chapters raise and gather campaign funds?</h4>\r\nEach AAZK chapter can determine the way they want to raise money. Projects in the past have included bake sales, polar plunges, miniature golf events, garage sales, silent auctions, fun runs, spaghetti dinners, car washes, recycling programs, and more. The actual cash handling procedures will be the same you follow for other campaigns for your Chapter at your institution and reporting to AAZK similarly to Bowling for Rhinos in the re-charter packet.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the winners be awarded and announced?</h4>\r\nWe invite teams to report the amount of funds raised to PBI on January 31, February 16 and March 2. PBI will report on the status of the different chapters by sharing a website with updates at the half- way point and at the end. AAZK will report on the status of the different chapters on its website and through social media. PBI will provide $25 towards the purchase of a bush for the team leading the charge at the half-way point on February 15, 2014.  PBI will give a $100 prize to the winning chapter to plant a tree. (A plaque is up to the institution.)\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What are the prizes?</h4>\r\nFirst place is awarded to the team with the most funds reported to PBI on March 3, 2014, that were donated by Midnight MST March 1, 2014. The team receives a tree to plant in a public location that is a native species to that area with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $100. A challenge prize is awarded to the team with highest amount of funds reported to PBI by February 16, 2014, that were donated by Midnight MST February 15, 2014. The team receives a bush to plant in a public location that is a native species to that area with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $25.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How do I start?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Form a group and become a champion - Registration begins October 1, 2013.</li>\r\n	<li>Make plan for events and strategies to raise the funds over the course of the two months.</li>\r\n	<li>Define roles and responsibilities including confirming procedures for handling donations for your chapter and Institution and who will report to AAZK and PBI during the course of the campaign.</li>\r\n	<li>Good luck on your efforts.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will reporting work?</h4>\r\nEach participating AAZK chapter is responsible for following AAZK National’s requirements for reporting on funds raised for conservation in the re-chartering packet.\r\nPBI requires that each AAZK Chapter report about the planting activity with a photo and description on PBI\'s new community, <a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/myplanetmypart" target="_blank">My Planet, My Part</a>. Acres for the Atmosphere projects or donations to tropical forests planting should be completed within six months of the campaign fundraiser close. (Reports to My Planet, My Part would occur between April-November, 2014.)\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What is an example of an  Acres for the Atmosphere project?</h4>\r\nThe Acres program involves tree planting, learning, and FUN! Participants plant trees in local communities and also help educate the public about the benefits of tree planting to counteract a warming climate. For more information, contact Heather or Marissa at  <a href="mailto:Acres@pbears.org">Acres@pbears.org</a>.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What is an example of an urban tree planting?</h4>\r\n<em>City of Sparta, Wisconsin</em>\r\nThe primary goal of this project is to plant a diverse mixture of 1.5" caliper saplings before Emerald Ash Borer infestations destroy the city’s tree canopy. This project has a strong educational component. The proposal includes working with the local school\'s Earth Club, the county extension office, and Master Gardeners. City residents and homeowners plan to be engaged in watering and mulching the project trees adjacent to their homes. The hope is this will inspire individuals to plant additional trees on their own personal property. The community is willing to develop and place signage in their city parks highlighting the donor.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What other projects are eligible for tree planting?</h4>\r\nYour Chapter or Institution may participate in other conservation programs where tree planting is an important component, no matter the taxon, saving tropical forest habitat impacts species and global climate change.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How Does  Planting Trees Help Polar Bears?</h4>\r\nTrees act as “carbon sinks” that absorb CO2 from the air. They store this carbon in roots, trunks, stems, and leaves while they grow and in wood products after they\'re harvested. Reducing the build-up of carbon in the atmosphere is necessary to reverse climate change. Polar bears depend on the sea ice to hunt, breed, and in some cases to den. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain arctic sea ice and improve polar bear habitat and survival. Conservation actions that reduce the production of GHGs are the most impactful efforts to save polar bears. Planting trees in North America is one of the few tools that we have to sequester carbon. For other forestation efforts, saving tropical rainforests is even more impactful for sequestering CO2. As an individual and group you can make difference:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Don’t buy products with palm oil</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase shade-grown coffee</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase local meat rather than meat produced in deforested tropical rain forests</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div id="inner-links"></div>', 'Trees for You and Me', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2685-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-18 16:06:14', '2014-08-18 21:06:14', '', 2685, 'https://www.aazk.org/2685-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6336, 2, '2014-08-18 16:02:47', '2014-08-18 21:02:47', '<h2>2015 Challenge</h2>\r\n<h4>What is “Trees for You &amp; Me”?</h4>\r\nTrees for You and Me is a friendly competition among AAZK chapters. It was launched by former PBI Field Ambassadors as a\r\nfundraising challenge to plant trees\r\n<h4 class="hr"><img class="alignleft" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="180" />How does the tree planting work?</h4>\r\nLocal AAZK chapters compete with each other to raise funds. Each chapter then has three options on how to apply the money they\r\nraise:\r\n• They can use the funds in their own communities, by planting on the grounds of their own zoo or aquarium or by supporting a local tree-planting project. (If selected, this option should be coordinated with the Acres with the Atmosphere program.)\r\n• They can donate the funds to SaveNature.Org, an international tree-planting organization that works to protect tropical rainforests. With this option, the chapter should talk about the importance of rainforests in combating climate change as part of the fundraising process.\r\n• They can donate the funds to Polar Bears International in support of Acres for the Atmosphere projects.\r\nWhichever option is chosen, the funds must be spent on planting trees or on a related greening effort. The effort must also include an educational event that invites others to take part in additional conservation behaviors that reduce CO2. Planting trees in urban areas has distinct benefits, but the most important is that it brings the community together in a green activity.  Community engagement—citizens working collaboratively, through inspired action and learning, to create and realize bold visions for their common future—is a critical step in creating a movement to stop our dependence on fossil fuels and stop global warming.\r\n<h4 class="hr">How will the challenge work?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>AAZK chapters should register between October 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015 by sending the following information to AAC@polarbearsinternational.org: the coordinator’s name, the AAZK chapter name, the affiliated zoo or aquarium, and the phone number and email address of the coordinator.</li>\r\n	<li>PBI will send communications about the Trees for You &amp; Me effort to each AAZK chapter’s coordinator throughout the challenge.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters will report their results to PBI; periodic e-mails from PBI will announce the standings.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters may follow the progress and results on the PBI and AAZK websites.</li>\r\n	<li>Following the fundraising effort, chapters will report on how they used the funds. This includes sharing the effort with others through PBI’s SOS Community Page\r\n(http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice) and by reporting to AAZK through the chapter re-chartering process.\r\n<h4 class="hr">When will Trees For You &amp; Me start?</h4>\r\nThe challenge will begin October 1, 2014. The last date to register is January 1, 2015.\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me end?</h4>\r\nThe challenge will end at midnight Mountain Standard Time on March 2, 2015. Results will be reported shortly thereafter after all the donations have been recorded by PBI.\r\n<h4 class="hr">How can chapters raise and gather challenge funds?</h4>\r\nEach AAZK chapter can determine the way they want to raise money. Projects in the past have included bake sales, polar plunges, miniature golf events, garage sales, silent auctions, fun runs, spaghetti dinners, car washes, recycling programs, a night out at a local hang-out that allows a 50/50 raffle as a fundraiser, and more. The actual cash handling procedures will be the same that you follow for other campaigns for your chapter at your institution.\r\n<h4>How will the winners be awarded and announced?</h4>\r\nWe invite teams to report the amount of funds raised to PBI on December 31, 2014 and March 2, 2015.\r\nPBI will report on the status of the different chapters through an email sent to the AAZK chapters and the coordinator.\r\nAAZK will report on the status of the different chapters on its website and through social media.\r\nPBI will provide $25 towards the purchase of a bush for the team leading the charge at the halfway point on December 31, 2014. PBI will give a $100 prize to the winning chapter to plant a tree. (Adding a plaque is up to the institution.)\r\n<h4>What are the prizes?</h4>\r\nFirst place is awarded to the team with the most funds donated by Midnight Mountain Standard time on March 2, 2015 and reported to PBI no later than March 4, 2015. The winning team will receive a native tree to plant in a public location with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $100.\r\nIn addition, a challenge prize will be awarded to the team with the most funds donated by Midnight MST December 31, 2014 and reported to PBI by January 5, 2015. That team will receive a native bush to plant in a public location with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $25.\r\n<h4>How do I start?</h4>\r\n1. Find a group and become a champion.\r\n\r\n2. Make plans for events and strategies to raise funds over the course of the challenge, which officially runs from October 1, 2014 - March 2, 2015. (Although the competition begins on October 1, 2014, we’ll do a second push and close the registration on January 1, 2015 since so many chapters participate only in the spring.)\r\n\r\n3. Define roles and responsibilities including:</li>\r\n	<li>procedures for handling donations for your chapter and Institution</li>\r\n	<li>reporting to AAZK and PBI during the course of the challenge</li>\r\n	<li>4. Good luck on your efforts!\r\n<h4>How will reporting work?</h4>\r\nEach participating AAZK chapter is responsible for following national AAZK requirements for reporting on funds raised for conservation, as outlined in the re-chartering packet.\r\nPBI requests that each AAZK chapter report on their planting activity with a photo and description on the PBI community page, SOS Community Page.\r\nAcres for the Atmosphere projects or donations for planting in tropical forests should be completed within six months of the close of the challenge fundraiser. (Reports to SOS Community Page would occur between April - November, 2015.)\r\n<h4>What is an example of an  Acres for the Atmosphere project?</h4>\r\nThe Acres program involves tree planting, learning, and FUN! Participants plant trees in local communities and also help educate the public about the benefits of tree planting to counteract a warming climate. Funds donated will support grant money for Acres for the Atmosphere plantings.\r\nFor more information contact Heather or Marissa at Acres@pbears.org.\r\n<h4>What other projects are eligible for tree planting?</h4>\r\nYour chapter or institution may participate in other conservation programs where tree planting is an important component. Saving tropical forest habitat, for example, impacts species and global climate change. AAZK recommends SaveNature.Org for tropical reforestation projects.\r\n<h4>How Does  Planting Trees Help Polar Bears?</h4>\r\nTrees act as “carbon sinks” that absorb CO2 from the air. They store this carbon in roots, trunks, stems, and leaves while they grow and in wood products after they\'re harvested.\r\nReducing the build-up of carbon in the atmosphere is necessary to reverse climate change. Polar  bears depend on the sea ice to hunt, breed, and in some cases to den. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain arctic sea ice and improve polar bear habitat and\r\nsurvival.\r\nConservation actions that reduce the production of greenhouse gases are the most impactful efforts to save polar bears. Planting trees is one of the few tools that we have to sequester carbon. Saving tropical rainforests is even more impactful at sequestering CO2. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6345, 2, '2014-08-18 17:06:31', '2014-08-18 22:06:31', '<h2>2015 Challenge</h2>\r\n<h4>What is “Trees for You &amp; Me”?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="180" /> Trees for You &amp; Me is a friendly competition among AAZK Chapters.  It was launched by former PBI Ambassadors as a fundraising challenge to plant trees.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How does the Tree Planting Work?</h4>\r\nLocal AAZK Chapters compete with each other to raise funds. Each Chapter then has three options on how to apply the money they raise:\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>They can use the funds in their own communities, by planting on the grounds of their own zoo or aquarium or by supporting a local tree-planting project. (If selected, this option should be coordinated with the <strong>Acres for the Atmosphere</strong> program).</li>\r\n	<li>They can donate the funds to <a href="http://Savenature.org">SaveNature.org</a>, an international tree-planting organization that works with tropical rainforests. With this option, the Chapter should talk about the importance of rainforests in combatting climate change as part of the fundraising process.</li>\r\n	<li>They can donate the funds to Polar Bear International in support of <strong>Acres for the Atmosphere</strong> projects.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhichever option is chosen, the funds must be spent on planting trees or on a related greening effort. The effort must also include an educational event that invites others to take part in additional conservation behaviors that reduce CO². Planting trees in urban areas has distinct benefits, but the most important is that it brings together in a green activity.  Community engagement - c<em>itizens working collaboratively, through inspired action and learning, to create and realize bold visions for their common future</em> - is a critical step in creating movement to stop our dependence on fossil fuels and stop global warming.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the Challenge Work?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>AAZK Chapters should register between October 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015 by sending the following information to <a href="http://acc@polarbearsinternational.org">ACC@polarbearsinternational.org</a>: the coordinator\'s name, the AAZK Chapter name, the affiliated zoo or aquarium, and the phone number and email address of the coordinator.</li>\r\n	<li>PBI will send communications about the Trees for You and Me effort to each Chapter\'s coordinator throughout the Challenge.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters will report their results to PBI; periodic emails from PBI will announce the standings.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters may follow the progress and results on the PBI and AAZK websites.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\nFollowing the fundraising effort, Chapters will report on how they used the funds.  This includes sharing the effort with others through PBI\'s SOS Community Page (<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice</a>) and by reporting through the Chapter re-chartering process.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me start?</h4>\r\nThe Challenge will begin October 1, 2014.  The last date to register is January 1, 2015.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me end?</h4>\r\nThe Challenge will end at midnight MST on March 2, 2015. Results will be reported shortly thereafter when all the donations have been recorded by PBI.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How can chapters raise and gather Challenge funds?</h4>\r\nEach AAZK chapter can determine the way they want to raise money. Projects in the past have included bake sales, polar plunges, miniature golf events, garage sales, silent auctions, fun runs, spaghetti dinners, car washes, recycling programs, a night at a local hangout that allows a 50/50 raffle, and more. The actual cash handling procedures will be the same you follow for other campaigns for your Chapter at your institution.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the winners be awarded and announced?</h4>\r\nWe invite teams to report the amount of funds raised to PBI on December 31, and March 2, 2015.\r\n\r\nPBI will report on the status of the different chapters through an email sent to the AAZK Chapters and their coordinator.\r\n\r\nAAZK will report on the status of the different chapters on its website and through social media.\r\n\r\nPBI will provide $25 towards the purchase of a bush for the team leading the charge at the half-way point on December 31, 2014.  PBI will give a $100 prize to the winning chapter to plant a tree. (A plaque is up to the institution.)\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What are the prizes?</h4>\r\nFirst place is awarded to the team with the most funds donated by <strong>Midnight MST</strong> <strong>March 2, 2015</strong>, and were reported to PBI no later than March 4, 2015. The winning team receives a native  tree to plant in a public location with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $100.\r\n\r\nIn addition,  challenge prize will be awarded to the team with most  funds donated by <strong>Midnight MST December 31, 2014</strong>  and reported to PBI by January 5, 2015, That  will receive a native bush to plant in a public location with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $25.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How do I start?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Find a group and become a champion.</li>\r\n	<li>Make plans for events and strategies to raise the funds over the course of the Challenge, which officially runs from October 1, 2014 - March 2, 2015. (Although the competition begins on October 1, 2014, we\'ll do a second push and close the registration on January 1, 2015 since so many Chapters participate only in the spring.</li>\r\n	<li>Define roles and responsibilities including:</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>procedures for handling donations for your Chapter and Institution</li>\r\n	<li>reporting  to AAZK and PBI during the course of the Challenge.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style="padding-left: 150px;">Good luck on your efforts.</p>\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will reporting work?</h4>\r\nEach participating AAZK Chapter is responsible for following National AAZK National’s requirements for reporting on funds raised for conservation as outlined in the re-chartering packet.\r\nPBI requests that each AAZK Chapter report about the planting activity with a photo and description on PBI\'s new community, the PBI community page, SOS Community Page.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What is an example of an  <a href="http://www.acresfor%20the atmosphere.org">Acres for the Atmosphere</a> project?</h4>\r\nThe Acres program involves tree planting, learning, and FUN! Participants plant trees in local communities and also help educate the public about the benefits of tree planting to counteract a warming climate. Funds donated will support grant money for Acres for the Atmosphere plantings. For more information, contact Heather or Marissa at  <a href="mailto:Acres@pbears.org">Acres@pbears.org</a>.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What other projects are eligible for tree planting?</h4>\r\nYour Chapter or Institution may participate in other conservation programs where tree planting is an important component, no matter the taxon, saving tropical forest habitat impacts species and global climate change.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How Does  Planting Trees Help Polar Bears?</h4>\r\nTrees act as “carbon sinks” that absorb CO2 from the air. They store this carbon in roots, trunks, stems, and leaves while they grow and in wood products after they\'re harvested. Reducing the build-up of carbon in the atmosphere is necessary to reverse climate change. Polar bears depend on the sea ice to hunt, breed, and in some cases to den. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain arctic sea ice and improve polar bear habitat and survival. Conservation actions that reduce the production of GHGs are the most impactful efforts to save polar bears. Planting trees in North America is one of the few tools that we have to sequester carbon. For other forestation efforts, saving tropical rainforests is even more impactful for sequestering CO2. As an individual and group you can make difference:\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Don’t buy products with palm oil</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase shade-grown coffee</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase local meat rather than meat produced in deforested tropical rain forests</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>', 'Trees for You and Me', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2685-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-18 17:06:31', '2014-08-18 22:06:31', '', 2685, 'https://www.aazk.org/2685-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6344, 2, '2014-08-18 16:45:46', '2014-08-18 21:45:46', '<h2>2015 Challenge</h2>\r\n<h4>What is “Trees for You &amp; Me”?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="180" /> Trees for You &amp; Me is a friendly competition among AAZK Chapters.  It was launched by former PBI Ambassadors as a fundraising challenge to plant trees.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How does the Tree Planting Work?</h4>\r\nLocal AAZK Chapters compete with each other to raise funds. Each Chapter then has three options on how to apply the money they raise:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>They can use the funds in their own communities, by planting on the grounds of their own zoo or aquarium or by supporting a local tree-planting project. (If selected, this option should be coordinated with the <strong>Acres for the Atmosphere</strong> program).</li>\r\n	<li>They can donate the funds to <a href="http://Savenature.org">SaveNature.org</a>, an international tree-planting organization that works with tropical rainforests. With this option, the Chapter should talk about the importance of rainforests in combatting climate change as part of the fundraising process.</li>\r\n	<li>They can donate the funds to Polar Bear International in support of <strong>Acres for the Atmosphere</strong> projects.</li>\r\n\r\nWhichever option is chosen, the funds must be spent on planting trees or on a related greening effort. The effort must also include an educational event that invites others to take part in additional conservation behaviors that reduce CO². Planting trees in urban areas has distinct benefits, but the most important is that it brings together in a green activity.  Community engagement - c<em>itizens working collaboratively, through inspired action and learning, to create and realize bold visions for their common future</em> - is a critical step in creating movement to stop our dependence on fossil fuels and stop global warming.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the Challenge Work?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>AAZK Chapters should register between October 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015 by sending the following information to <a href="http://acc@polarbearsinternational.org">ACC@polarbearsinternational.org</a>: the coordinator\'s name, the AAZK Chapter name, the affiliated zoo or aquarium, and the phone number and email address of the coordinator.</li>\r\n	<li>PBI will send communications about the Trees for You and Me effort to each Chapter\'s coordinator throughout the Challenge.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters will report their results to PBI; periodic emails from PBI will announce the standings.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters may follow the progress and results on the PBI and AAZK websites.</li>\r\n\r\nFollowing the fundraising effort, Chapters will report on how they used the funds.  This includes sharing the effort with others through PBI\'s SOS Community Page (<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice</a>) and by reporting through the Chapter re-chartering process.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me start?</h4>\r\nThe Challenge will begin October 1, 2014.  The last date to register is January 1, 2015.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me end?</h4>\r\nThe campaign will end midnight, PST on March 1, 2014.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How can chapters raise and gather campaign funds?</h4>\r\nEach AAZK chapter can determine the way they want to raise money. Projects in the past have included bake sales, polar plunges, miniature golf events, garage sales, silent auctions, fun runs, spaghetti dinners, car washes, recycling programs, and more. The actual cash handling procedures will be the same you follow for other campaigns for your Chapter at your institution and reporting to AAZK similarly to Bowling for Rhinos in the re-charter packet.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the winners be awarded and announced?</h4>\r\nWe invite teams to report the amount of funds raised to PBI on January 31, February 16 and March 2. PBI will report on the status of the different chapters by sharing a website with updates at the half- way point and at the end. AAZK will report on the status of the different chapters on its website and through social media. PBI will provide $25 towards the purchase of a bush for the team leading the charge at the half-way point on February 15, 2014.  PBI will give a $100 prize to the winning chapter to plant a tree. (A plaque is up to the institution.)\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What are the prizes?</h4>\r\nFirst place is awarded to the team with the most funds reported to PBI on March 3, 2014, that were donated by Midnight MST March 1, 2014. The team receives a tree to plant in a public location that is a native species to that area with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $100. A challenge prize is awarded to the team with highest amount of funds reported to PBI by February 16, 2014, that were donated by Midnight MST February 15, 2014. The team receives a bush to plant in a public location that is a native species to that area with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $25.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How do I start?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Form a group and become a champion - Registration begins October 1, 2013.</li>\r\n	<li>Make plan for events and strategies to raise the funds over the course of the two months.</li>\r\n	<li>Define roles and responsibilities including confirming procedures for handling donations for your chapter and Institution and who will report to AAZK and PBI during the course of the campaign.</li>\r\n	<li>Good luck on your efforts.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will reporting work?</h4>\r\nEach participating AAZK chapter is responsible for following AAZK National’s requirements for reporting on funds raised for conservation in the re-chartering packet.\r\nPBI requires that each AAZK Chapter report about the planting activity with a photo and description on PBI\'s new community, <a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/myplanetmypart" target="_blank">My Planet, My Part</a>. Acres for the Atmosphere projects or donations to tropical forests planting should be completed within six months of the campaign fundraiser close. (Reports to My Planet, My Part would occur between April-November, 2014.)\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What is an example of an  Acres for the Atmosphere project?</h4>\r\nThe Acres program involves tree planting, learning, and FUN! Participants plant trees in local communities and also help educate the public about the benefits of tree planting to counteract a warming climate. For more information, contact Heather or Marissa at  <a href="mailto:Acres@pbears.org">Acres@pbears.org</a>.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What is an example of an urban tree planting?</h4>\r\n<em>City of Sparta, Wisconsin</em>\r\nThe primary goal of this project is to plant a diverse mixture of 1.5" caliper saplings before Emerald Ash Borer infestations destroy the city’s tree canopy. This project has a strong educational component. The proposal includes working with the local school\'s Earth Club, the county extension office, and Master Gardeners. City residents and homeowners plan to be engaged in watering and mulching the project trees adjacent to their homes. The hope is this will inspire individuals to plant additional trees on their own personal property. The community is willing to develop and place signage in their city parks highlighting the donor.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What other projects are eligible for tree planting?</h4>\r\nYour Chapter or Institution may participate in other conservation programs where tree planting is an important component, no matter the taxon, saving tropical forest habitat impacts species and global climate change.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How Does  Planting Trees Help Polar Bears?</h4>\r\nTrees act as “carbon sinks” that absorb CO2 from the air. They store this carbon in roots, trunks, stems, and leaves while they grow and in wood products after they\'re harvested. Reducing the build-up of carbon in the atmosphere is necessary to reverse climate change. Polar bears depend on the sea ice to hunt, breed, and in some cases to den. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain arctic sea ice and improve polar bear habitat and survival. Conservation actions that reduce the production of GHGs are the most impactful efforts to save polar bears. Planting trees in North America is one of the few tools that we have to sequester carbon. For other forestation efforts, saving tropical rainforests is even more impactful for sequestering CO2. As an individual and group you can make difference:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Don’t buy products with palm oil</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase shade-grown coffee</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase local meat rather than meat produced in deforested tropical rain forests</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Trees for You and Me', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2685-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-18 16:45:46', '2014-08-18 21:45:46', '', 2685, 'https://www.aazk.org/2685-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6339, 2, '2014-08-18 16:37:44', '2014-08-18 21:37:44', '<h2>2015 Challenge</h2>\r\n<h4>What is “Trees for You &amp; Me”?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="180" /> Trees for You &amp; Me is a friendly competition among AAZK Chapters.  It was launched by former PBI Ambassadors as a fundraising challenge to plant trees.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How does the Tree Planting Work?</h4>\r\nLocal AAZK Chapters compete with each other to raise funds. Each Chapter then has three options on how to apply the money they raise:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>They can use the funds in their own communities, by planting on the grounds of their own zoo or aquarium or by supporting a local tree-planting project. (If selected, this option should be coordinated with the <strong>Acres for the Atmosphere</strong> program).</li>\r\n	<li>They can donate the funds to <a href="http://Savenature.org">SaveNature.org</a>, an international tree-planting organization that works with tropical rainforests. With this option, the Chapter should talk about the importance of rainforests in combatting climate change as part of the fundraising process.</li>\r\n	<li>They can donate the funds to Polar Bear International in support of <strong>Acres for the Atmosphere</strong> projects.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhichever option is chosen, the funds must be spent on planting trees or on a related greening effort. The effort must also include an educational event that invites others to take part in additional conservation behaviors that reduce CO². Planting trees in urban areas has distinct benefits, but the most important is that it brings together in a green activity.  Community engagement - c<em>itizens working collaboratively, through inspired action and learning, to create and realize bold visions for their common future</em> - is a critical step in creating movement to stop our dependence on fossil fuels and stop global warming.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the Challenge Work?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>AAZK Chapters should register between October 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015 by sending the following information to <a href="http://acc@polarbearsinternational.org">ACC@polarbearsinternational.org</a>: the coordinator\'s name, the AAZK Chapter name, the affiliated zoo or aquarium, and the phone number and email address of the coordinator.</li>\r\n	<li>PBI will send communications about the Trees for You and Me effort to each Chapter\'s coordinator throughout the Challenge.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters will report their results to PBI; periodic emails from PBI will announce the standings.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters may follow the progress and results on the PBI and AAZK websites.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div class="hr">Following the fundraising effort, Chapters will report on how they used the funds.  This includes sharing the effort with others through PBI\'s SOS Community Page (<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice</a>) and by reporting through the Chapter re-chartering process.</div>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me start?</h4>\r\nThe Challenge will begin October 1, 2014.  The last date to register is January 1, 2015.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me end?</h4>\r\nThe campaign will end midnight, PST on March 1, 2014.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How can chapters raise and gather campaign funds?</h4>\r\nEach AAZK chapter can determine the way they want to raise money. Projects in the past have included bake sales, polar plunges, miniature golf events, garage sales, silent auctions, fun runs, spaghetti dinners, car washes, recycling programs, and more. The actual cash handling procedures will be the same you follow for other campaigns for your Chapter at your institution and reporting to AAZK similarly to Bowling for Rhinos in the re-charter packet.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the winners be awarded and announced?</h4>\r\nWe invite teams to report the amount of funds raised to PBI on January 31, February 16 and March 2. PBI will report on the status of the different chapters by sharing a website with updates at the half- way point and at the end. AAZK will report on the status of the different chapters on its website and through social media. PBI will provide $25 towards the purchase of a bush for the team leading the charge at the half-way point on February 15, 2014.  PBI will give a $100 prize to the winning chapter to plant a tree. (A plaque is up to the institution.)\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What are the prizes?</h4>\r\nFirst place is awarded to the team with the most funds reported to PBI on March 3, 2014, that were donated by Midnight MST March 1, 2014. The team receives a tree to plant in a public location that is a native species to that area with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $100. A challenge prize is awarded to the team with highest amount of funds reported to PBI by February 16, 2014, that were donated by Midnight MST February 15, 2014. The team receives a bush to plant in a public location that is a native species to that area with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $25.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How do I start?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Form a group and become a champion - Registration begins October 1, 2013.</li>\r\n	<li>Make plan for events and strategies to raise the funds over the course of the two months.</li>\r\n	<li>Define roles and responsibilities including confirming procedures for handling donations for your chapter and Institution and who will report to AAZK and PBI during the course of the campaign.</li>\r\n	<li>Good luck on your efforts.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will reporting work?</h4>\r\nEach participating AAZK chapter is responsible for following AAZK National’s requirements for reporting on funds raised for conservation in the re-chartering packet.\r\nPBI requires that each AAZK Chapter report about the planting activity with a photo and description on PBI\'s new community, <a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/myplanetmypart" target="_blank">My Planet, My Part</a>. Acres for the Atmosphere projects or donations to tropical forests planting should be completed within six months of the campaign fundraiser close. 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Polar bears depend on the sea ice to hunt, breed, and in some cases to den. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain arctic sea ice and improve polar bear habitat and survival. Conservation actions that reduce the production of GHGs are the most impactful efforts to save polar bears. Planting trees in North America is one of the few tools that we have to sequester carbon. For other forestation efforts, saving tropical rainforests is even more impactful for sequestering CO2. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6342, 2, '2014-08-18 16:42:28', '2014-08-18 21:42:28', '<h2>2015 Challenge</h2>\r\n<h4>What is “Trees for You &amp; Me”?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="180" /> Trees for You &amp; Me is a friendly competition among AAZK Chapters.  It was launched by former PBI Ambassadors as a fundraising challenge to plant trees.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How does the Tree Planting Work?</h4>\r\nLocal AAZK Chapters compete with each other to raise funds. Each Chapter then has three options on how to apply the money they raise:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>They can use the funds in their own communities, by planting on the grounds of their own zoo or aquarium or by supporting a local tree-planting project. (If selected, this option should be coordinated with the <strong>Acres for the Atmosphere</strong> program).</li>\r\n	<li>They can donate the funds to <a href="http://Savenature.org">SaveNature.org</a>, an international tree-planting organization that works with tropical rainforests. With this option, the Chapter should talk about the importance of rainforests in combatting climate change as part of the fundraising process.</li>\r\n	<li>They can donate the funds to Polar Bear International in support of <strong>Acres for the Atmosphere</strong> projects.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhichever option is chosen, the funds must be spent on planting trees or on a related greening effort. The effort must also include an educational event that invites others to take part in additional conservation behaviors that reduce CO². Planting trees in urban areas has distinct benefits, but the most important is that it brings together in a green activity.  Community engagement - c<em>itizens working collaboratively, through inspired action and learning, to create and realize bold visions for their common future</em> - is a critical step in creating movement to stop our dependence on fossil fuels and stop global warming.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the Challenge Work?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>AAZK Chapters should register between October 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015 by sending the following information to <a href="http://acc@polarbearsinternational.org">ACC@polarbearsinternational.org</a>: the coordinator\'s name, the AAZK Chapter name, the affiliated zoo or aquarium, and the phone number and email address of the coordinator.</li>\r\n	<li>PBI will send communications about the Trees for You and Me effort to each Chapter\'s coordinator throughout the Challenge.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters will report their results to PBI; periodic emails from PBI will announce the standings.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters may follow the progress and results on the PBI and AAZK websites.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div class="hr">Following the fundraising effort, Chapters will report on how they used the funds.  This includes sharing the effort with others through PBI\'s SOS Community Page (<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice</a>) and by reporting through the Chapter re-chartering process.</div>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me start?</h4>\r\nThe Challenge will begin October 1, 2014.  The last date to register is January 1, 2015.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me end?</h4>\r\nThe campaign will end midnight, PST on March 1, 2014.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How can chapters raise and gather campaign funds?</h4>\r\nEach AAZK chapter can determine the way they want to raise money. Projects in the past have included bake sales, polar plunges, miniature golf events, garage sales, silent auctions, fun runs, spaghetti dinners, car washes, recycling programs, and more. The actual cash handling procedures will be the same you follow for other campaigns for your Chapter at your institution and reporting to AAZK similarly to Bowling for Rhinos in the re-charter packet.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the winners be awarded and announced?</h4>\r\nWe invite teams to report the amount of funds raised to PBI on January 31, February 16 and March 2. PBI will report on the status of the different chapters by sharing a website with updates at the half- way point and at the end. AAZK will report on the status of the different chapters on its website and through social media. PBI will provide $25 towards the purchase of a bush for the team leading the charge at the half-way point on February 15, 2014.  PBI will give a $100 prize to the winning chapter to plant a tree. (A plaque is up to the institution.)\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What are the prizes?</h4>\r\nFirst place is awarded to the team with the most funds reported to PBI on March 3, 2014, that were donated by Midnight MST March 1, 2014. The team receives a tree to plant in a public location that is a native species to that area with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $100. A challenge prize is awarded to the team with highest amount of funds reported to PBI by February 16, 2014, that were donated by Midnight MST February 15, 2014. The team receives a bush to plant in a public location that is a native species to that area with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $25.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How do I start?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Form a group and become a champion - Registration begins October 1, 2013.</li>\r\n	<li>Make plan for events and strategies to raise the funds over the course of the two months.</li>\r\n	<li>Define roles and responsibilities including confirming procedures for handling donations for your chapter and Institution and who will report to AAZK and PBI during the course of the campaign.</li>\r\n	<li>Good luck on your efforts.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will reporting work?</h4>\r\nEach participating AAZK chapter is responsible for following AAZK National’s requirements for reporting on funds raised for conservation in the re-chartering packet.\r\nPBI requires that each AAZK Chapter report about the planting activity with a photo and description on PBI\'s new community, <a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/myplanetmypart" target="_blank">My Planet, My Part</a>. Acres for the Atmosphere projects or donations to tropical forests planting should be completed within six months of the campaign fundraiser close. (Reports to My Planet, My Part would occur between April-November, 2014.)\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What is an example of an  Acres for the Atmosphere project?</h4>\r\nThe Acres program involves tree planting, learning, and FUN! Participants plant trees in local communities and also help educate the public about the benefits of tree planting to counteract a warming climate. For more information, contact Heather or Marissa at  <a href="mailto:Acres@pbears.org">Acres@pbears.org</a>.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What is an example of an urban tree planting?</h4>\r\n<em>City of Sparta, Wisconsin</em>\r\nThe primary goal of this project is to plant a diverse mixture of 1.5" caliper saplings before Emerald Ash Borer infestations destroy the city’s tree canopy. This project has a strong educational component. The proposal includes working with the local school\'s Earth Club, the county extension office, and Master Gardeners. City residents and homeowners plan to be engaged in watering and mulching the project trees adjacent to their homes. The hope is this will inspire individuals to plant additional trees on their own personal property. The community is willing to develop and place signage in their city parks highlighting the donor.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What other projects are eligible for tree planting?</h4>\r\nYour Chapter or Institution may participate in other conservation programs where tree planting is an important component, no matter the taxon, saving tropical forest habitat impacts species and global climate change.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How Does  Planting Trees Help Polar Bears?</h4>\r\nTrees act as “carbon sinks” that absorb CO2 from the air. They store this carbon in roots, trunks, stems, and leaves while they grow and in wood products after they\'re harvested. Reducing the build-up of carbon in the atmosphere is necessary to reverse climate change. Polar bears depend on the sea ice to hunt, breed, and in some cases to den. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain arctic sea ice and improve polar bear habitat and survival. Conservation actions that reduce the production of GHGs are the most impactful efforts to save polar bears. Planting trees in North America is one of the few tools that we have to sequester carbon. For other forestation efforts, saving tropical rainforests is even more impactful for sequestering CO2. As an individual and group you can make difference:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Don’t buy products with palm oil</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase shade-grown coffee</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase local meat rather than meat produced in deforested tropical rain forests</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Trees for You and Me', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2685-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-18 16:42:28', '2014-08-18 21:42:28', '', 2685, 'https://www.aazk.org/2685-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6340, 2, '2014-08-18 16:38:18', '2014-08-18 21:38:18', '<h2>2015 Challenge</h2>\r\n<h4>What is “Trees for You &amp; Me”?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="180" /> Trees for You &amp; Me is a friendly competition among AAZK Chapters.  It was launched by former PBI Ambassadors as a fundraising challenge to plant trees.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How does the Tree Planting Work?</h4>\r\nLocal AAZK Chapters compete with each other to raise funds. Each Chapter then has three options on how to apply the money they raise:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>They can use the funds in their own communities, by planting on the grounds of their own zoo or aquarium or by supporting a local tree-planting project. (If selected, this option should be coordinated with the <strong>Acres for the Atmosphere</strong> program).</li>\r\n	<li>They can donate the funds to <a href="http://Savenature.org">SaveNature.org</a>, an international tree-planting organization that works with tropical rainforests. With this option, the Chapter should talk about the importance of rainforests in combatting climate change as part of the fundraising process.</li>\r\n	<li>They can donate the funds to Polar Bear International in support of <strong>Acres for the Atmosphere</strong> projects.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhichever option is chosen, the funds must be spent on planting trees or on a related greening effort. The effort must also include an educational event that invites others to take part in additional conservation behaviors that reduce CO². Planting trees in urban areas has distinct benefits, but the most important is that it brings together in a green activity.  Community engagement - c<em>itizens working collaboratively, through inspired action and learning, to create and realize bold visions for their common future</em> - is a critical step in creating movement to stop our dependence on fossil fuels and stop global warming.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the Challenge Work?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>AAZK Chapters should register between October 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015 by sending the following information to <a href="http://acc@polarbearsinternational.org">ACC@polarbearsinternational.org</a>: the coordinator\'s name, the AAZK Chapter name, the affiliated zoo or aquarium, and the phone number and email address of the coordinator.</li>\r\n	<li>PBI will send communications about the Trees for You and Me effort to each Chapter\'s coordinator throughout the Challenge.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters will report their results to PBI; periodic emails from PBI will announce the standings.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters may follow the progress and results on the PBI and AAZK websites.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div class="hr">Following the fundraising effort, Chapters will report on how they used the funds.  This includes sharing the effort with others through PBI\'s SOS Community Page (<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice</a>) and by reporting through the Chapter re-chartering process.</div>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4 class="hr">When will Trees For You &amp; Me start?</h4>\r\nThe Challenge will begin October 1, 2014.  The last date to register is January 1, 2015.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me end?</h4>\r\nThe campaign will end midnight, PST on March 1, 2014.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How can chapters raise and gather campaign funds?</h4>\r\nEach AAZK chapter can determine the way they want to raise money. Projects in the past have included bake sales, polar plunges, miniature golf events, garage sales, silent auctions, fun runs, spaghetti dinners, car washes, recycling programs, and more. The actual cash handling procedures will be the same you follow for other campaigns for your Chapter at your institution and reporting to AAZK similarly to Bowling for Rhinos in the re-charter packet.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the winners be awarded and announced?</h4>\r\nWe invite teams to report the amount of funds raised to PBI on January 31, February 16 and March 2. PBI will report on the status of the different chapters by sharing a website with updates at the half- way point and at the end. AAZK will report on the status of the different chapters on its website and through social media. PBI will provide $25 towards the purchase of a bush for the team leading the charge at the half-way point on February 15, 2014.  PBI will give a $100 prize to the winning chapter to plant a tree. (A plaque is up to the institution.)\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What are the prizes?</h4>\r\nFirst place is awarded to the team with the most funds reported to PBI on March 3, 2014, that were donated by Midnight MST March 1, 2014. The team receives a tree to plant in a public location that is a native species to that area with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $100. A challenge prize is awarded to the team with highest amount of funds reported to PBI by February 16, 2014, that were donated by Midnight MST February 15, 2014. The team receives a bush to plant in a public location that is a native species to that area with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $25.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How do I start?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Form a group and become a champion - Registration begins October 1, 2013.</li>\r\n	<li>Make plan for events and strategies to raise the funds over the course of the two months.</li>\r\n	<li>Define roles and responsibilities including confirming procedures for handling donations for your chapter and Institution and who will report to AAZK and PBI during the course of the campaign.</li>\r\n	<li>Good luck on your efforts.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will reporting work?</h4>\r\nEach participating AAZK chapter is responsible for following AAZK National’s requirements for reporting on funds raised for conservation in the re-chartering packet.\r\nPBI requires that each AAZK Chapter report about the planting activity with a photo and description on PBI\'s new community, <a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/myplanetmypart" target="_blank">My Planet, My Part</a>. Acres for the Atmosphere projects or donations to tropical forests planting should be completed within six months of the campaign fundraiser close. (Reports to My Planet, My Part would occur between April-November, 2014.)\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What is an example of an  Acres for the Atmosphere project?</h4>\r\nThe Acres program involves tree planting, learning, and FUN! Participants plant trees in local communities and also help educate the public about the benefits of tree planting to counteract a warming climate. For more information, contact Heather or Marissa at  <a href="mailto:Acres@pbears.org">Acres@pbears.org</a>.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What is an example of an urban tree planting?</h4>\r\n<em>City of Sparta, Wisconsin</em>\r\nThe primary goal of this project is to plant a diverse mixture of 1.5" caliper saplings before Emerald Ash Borer infestations destroy the city’s tree canopy. This project has a strong educational component. The proposal includes working with the local school\'s Earth Club, the county extension office, and Master Gardeners. City residents and homeowners plan to be engaged in watering and mulching the project trees adjacent to their homes. The hope is this will inspire individuals to plant additional trees on their own personal property. The community is willing to develop and place signage in their city parks highlighting the donor.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What other projects are eligible for tree planting?</h4>\r\nYour Chapter or Institution may participate in other conservation programs where tree planting is an important component, no matter the taxon, saving tropical forest habitat impacts species and global climate change.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How Does  Planting Trees Help Polar Bears?</h4>\r\nTrees act as “carbon sinks” that absorb CO2 from the air. They store this carbon in roots, trunks, stems, and leaves while they grow and in wood products after they\'re harvested. Reducing the build-up of carbon in the atmosphere is necessary to reverse climate change. Polar bears depend on the sea ice to hunt, breed, and in some cases to den. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain arctic sea ice and improve polar bear habitat and survival. Conservation actions that reduce the production of GHGs are the most impactful efforts to save polar bears. Planting trees in North America is one of the few tools that we have to sequester carbon. For other forestation efforts, saving tropical rainforests is even more impactful for sequestering CO2. As an individual and group you can make difference:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Don’t buy products with palm oil</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase shade-grown coffee</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase local meat rather than meat produced in deforested tropical rain forests</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div id="inner-links"></div>', 'Trees for You and Me', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2685-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-18 16:38:18', '2014-08-18 21:38:18', '', 2685, 'https://www.aazk.org/2685-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6341, 2, '2014-08-18 16:40:08', '2014-08-18 21:40:08', '<h2>2015 Challenge</h2>\r\n<h4>What is “Trees for You &amp; Me”?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="180" /> Trees for You &amp; Me is a friendly competition among AAZK Chapters.  It was launched by former PBI Ambassadors as a fundraising challenge to plant trees.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How does the Tree Planting Work?</h4>\r\nLocal AAZK Chapters compete with each other to raise funds. Each Chapter then has three options on how to apply the money they raise:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>They can use the funds in their own communities, by planting on the grounds of their own zoo or aquarium or by supporting a local tree-planting project. (If selected, this option should be coordinated with the <strong>Acres for the Atmosphere</strong> program).</li>\r\n	<li>They can donate the funds to <a href="http://Savenature.org">SaveNature.org</a>, an international tree-planting organization that works with tropical rainforests. With this option, the Chapter should talk about the importance of rainforests in combatting climate change as part of the fundraising process.</li>\r\n	<li>They can donate the funds to Polar Bear International in support of <strong>Acres for the Atmosphere</strong> projects.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhichever option is chosen, the funds must be spent on planting trees or on a related greening effort. The effort must also include an educational event that invites others to take part in additional conservation behaviors that reduce CO². Planting trees in urban areas has distinct benefits, but the most important is that it brings together in a green activity.  Community engagement - c<em>itizens working collaboratively, through inspired action and learning, to create and realize bold visions for their common future</em> - is a critical step in creating movement to stop our dependence on fossil fuels and stop global warming.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the Challenge Work?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>AAZK Chapters should register between October 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015 by sending the following information to <a href="http://acc@polarbearsinternational.org">ACC@polarbearsinternational.org</a>: the coordinator\'s name, the AAZK Chapter name, the affiliated zoo or aquarium, and the phone number and email address of the coordinator.</li>\r\n	<li>PBI will send communications about the Trees for You and Me effort to each Chapter\'s coordinator throughout the Challenge.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters will report their results to PBI; periodic emails from PBI will announce the standings.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters may follow the progress and results on the PBI and AAZK websites.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div class="hr">Following the fundraising effort, Chapters will report on how they used the funds.  This includes sharing the effort with others through PBI\'s SOS Community Page (<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice</a>) and by reporting through the Chapter re-chartering process.</div>\r\n<ul>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\nWhen will Trees For You &amp; Me start?</h4>\r\nThe Challenge will begin October 1, 2014.  The last date to register is January 1, 2015.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me end?</h4>\r\nThe campaign will end midnight, PST on March 1, 2014.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How can chapters raise and gather campaign funds?</h4>\r\nEach AAZK chapter can determine the way they want to raise money. Projects in the past have included bake sales, polar plunges, miniature golf events, garage sales, silent auctions, fun runs, spaghetti dinners, car washes, recycling programs, and more. The actual cash handling procedures will be the same you follow for other campaigns for your Chapter at your institution and reporting to AAZK similarly to Bowling for Rhinos in the re-charter packet.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the winners be awarded and announced?</h4>\r\nWe invite teams to report the amount of funds raised to PBI on January 31, February 16 and March 2. PBI will report on the status of the different chapters by sharing a website with updates at the half- way point and at the end. AAZK will report on the status of the different chapters on its website and through social media. PBI will provide $25 towards the purchase of a bush for the team leading the charge at the half-way point on February 15, 2014.  PBI will give a $100 prize to the winning chapter to plant a tree. (A plaque is up to the institution.)\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What are the prizes?</h4>\r\nFirst place is awarded to the team with the most funds reported to PBI on March 3, 2014, that were donated by Midnight MST March 1, 2014. The team receives a tree to plant in a public location that is a native species to that area with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $100. A challenge prize is awarded to the team with highest amount of funds reported to PBI by February 16, 2014, that were donated by Midnight MST February 15, 2014. The team receives a bush to plant in a public location that is a native species to that area with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $25.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How do I start?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Form a group and become a champion - Registration begins October 1, 2013.</li>\r\n	<li>Make plan for events and strategies to raise the funds over the course of the two months.</li>\r\n	<li>Define roles and responsibilities including confirming procedures for handling donations for your chapter and Institution and who will report to AAZK and PBI during the course of the campaign.</li>\r\n	<li>Good luck on your efforts.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will reporting work?</h4>\r\nEach participating AAZK chapter is responsible for following AAZK National’s requirements for reporting on funds raised for conservation in the re-chartering packet.\r\nPBI requires that each AAZK Chapter report about the planting activity with a photo and description on PBI\'s new community, <a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/myplanetmypart" target="_blank">My Planet, My Part</a>. Acres for the Atmosphere projects or donations to tropical forests planting should be completed within six months of the campaign fundraiser close. (Reports to My Planet, My Part would occur between April-November, 2014.)\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What is an example of an  Acres for the Atmosphere project?</h4>\r\nThe Acres program involves tree planting, learning, and FUN! Participants plant trees in local communities and also help educate the public about the benefits of tree planting to counteract a warming climate. For more information, contact Heather or Marissa at  <a href="mailto:Acres@pbears.org">Acres@pbears.org</a>.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What is an example of an urban tree planting?</h4>\r\n<em>City of Sparta, Wisconsin</em>\r\nThe primary goal of this project is to plant a diverse mixture of 1.5" caliper saplings before Emerald Ash Borer infestations destroy the city’s tree canopy. This project has a strong educational component. The proposal includes working with the local school\'s Earth Club, the county extension office, and Master Gardeners. City residents and homeowners plan to be engaged in watering and mulching the project trees adjacent to their homes. The hope is this will inspire individuals to plant additional trees on their own personal property. The community is willing to develop and place signage in their city parks highlighting the donor.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What other projects are eligible for tree planting?</h4>\r\nYour Chapter or Institution may participate in other conservation programs where tree planting is an important component, no matter the taxon, saving tropical forest habitat impacts species and global climate change.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How Does  Planting Trees Help Polar Bears?</h4>\r\nTrees act as “carbon sinks” that absorb CO2 from the air. They store this carbon in roots, trunks, stems, and leaves while they grow and in wood products after they\'re harvested. Reducing the build-up of carbon in the atmosphere is necessary to reverse climate change. Polar bears depend on the sea ice to hunt, breed, and in some cases to den. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain arctic sea ice and improve polar bear habitat and survival. Conservation actions that reduce the production of GHGs are the most impactful efforts to save polar bears. Planting trees in North America is one of the few tools that we have to sequester carbon. For other forestation efforts, saving tropical rainforests is even more impactful for sequestering CO2. As an individual and group you can make difference:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Don’t buy products with palm oil</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase shade-grown coffee</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase local meat rather than meat produced in deforested tropical rain forests</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div id="inner-links"></div>', 'Trees for You and Me', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2685-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-18 16:40:08', '2014-08-18 21:40:08', '', 2685, 'https://www.aazk.org/2685-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6343, 2, '2014-08-18 16:43:36', '2014-08-18 21:43:36', '<h2>2015 Challenge</h2>\r\n<h4>What is “Trees for You &amp; Me”?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="180" /> Trees for You &amp; Me is a friendly competition among AAZK Chapters.  It was launched by former PBI Ambassadors as a fundraising challenge to plant trees.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How does the Tree Planting Work?</h4>\r\nLocal AAZK Chapters compete with each other to raise funds. Each Chapter then has three options on how to apply the money they raise:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>They can use the funds in their own communities, by planting on the grounds of their own zoo or aquarium or by supporting a local tree-planting project. (If selected, this option should be coordinated with the <strong>Acres for the Atmosphere</strong> program).</li>\r\n	<li>They can donate the funds to <a href="http://Savenature.org">SaveNature.org</a>, an international tree-planting organization that works with tropical rainforests. With this option, the Chapter should talk about the importance of rainforests in combatting climate change as part of the fundraising process.</li>\r\n	<li>They can donate the funds to Polar Bear International in support of <strong>Acres for the Atmosphere</strong> projects.</li>\r\n\r\nWhichever option is chosen, the funds must be spent on planting trees or on a related greening effort. The effort must also include an educational event that invites others to take part in additional conservation behaviors that reduce CO². Planting trees in urban areas has distinct benefits, but the most important is that it brings together in a green activity.  Community engagement - c<em>itizens working collaboratively, through inspired action and learning, to create and realize bold visions for their common future</em> - is a critical step in creating movement to stop our dependence on fossil fuels and stop global warming.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the Challenge Work?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>AAZK Chapters should register between October 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015 by sending the following information to <a href="http://acc@polarbearsinternational.org">ACC@polarbearsinternational.org</a>: the coordinator\'s name, the AAZK Chapter name, the affiliated zoo or aquarium, and the phone number and email address of the coordinator.</li>\r\n	<li>PBI will send communications about the Trees for You and Me effort to each Chapter\'s coordinator throughout the Challenge.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters will report their results to PBI; periodic emails from PBI will announce the standings.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters may follow the progress and results on the PBI and AAZK websites.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div class="hr">Following the fundraising effort, Chapters will report on how they used the funds.  This includes sharing the effort with others through PBI\'s SOS Community Page (<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice</a>) and by reporting through the Chapter re-chartering process.</div>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me start?</h4>\r\nThe Challenge will begin October 1, 2014.  The last date to register is January 1, 2015.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me end?</h4>\r\nThe campaign will end midnight, PST on March 1, 2014.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How can chapters raise and gather campaign funds?</h4>\r\nEach AAZK chapter can determine the way they want to raise money. Projects in the past have included bake sales, polar plunges, miniature golf events, garage sales, silent auctions, fun runs, spaghetti dinners, car washes, recycling programs, and more. The actual cash handling procedures will be the same you follow for other campaigns for your Chapter at your institution and reporting to AAZK similarly to Bowling for Rhinos in the re-charter packet.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the winners be awarded and announced?</h4>\r\nWe invite teams to report the amount of funds raised to PBI on January 31, February 16 and March 2. PBI will report on the status of the different chapters by sharing a website with updates at the half- way point and at the end. AAZK will report on the status of the different chapters on its website and through social media. PBI will provide $25 towards the purchase of a bush for the team leading the charge at the half-way point on February 15, 2014.  PBI will give a $100 prize to the winning chapter to plant a tree. (A plaque is up to the institution.)\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What are the prizes?</h4>\r\nFirst place is awarded to the team with the most funds reported to PBI on March 3, 2014, that were donated by Midnight MST March 1, 2014. The team receives a tree to plant in a public location that is a native species to that area with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $100. A challenge prize is awarded to the team with highest amount of funds reported to PBI by February 16, 2014, that were donated by Midnight MST February 15, 2014. The team receives a bush to plant in a public location that is a native species to that area with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $25.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How do I start?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Form a group and become a champion - Registration begins October 1, 2013.</li>\r\n	<li>Make plan for events and strategies to raise the funds over the course of the two months.</li>\r\n	<li>Define roles and responsibilities including confirming procedures for handling donations for your chapter and Institution and who will report to AAZK and PBI during the course of the campaign.</li>\r\n	<li>Good luck on your efforts.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will reporting work?</h4>\r\nEach participating AAZK chapter is responsible for following AAZK National’s requirements for reporting on funds raised for conservation in the re-chartering packet.\r\nPBI requires that each AAZK Chapter report about the planting activity with a photo and description on PBI\'s new community, <a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/myplanetmypart" target="_blank">My Planet, My Part</a>. Acres for the Atmosphere projects or donations to tropical forests planting should be completed within six months of the campaign fundraiser close. (Reports to My Planet, My Part would occur between April-November, 2014.)\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What is an example of an  Acres for the Atmosphere project?</h4>\r\nThe Acres program involves tree planting, learning, and FUN! Participants plant trees in local communities and also help educate the public about the benefits of tree planting to counteract a warming climate. For more information, contact Heather or Marissa at  <a href="mailto:Acres@pbears.org">Acres@pbears.org</a>.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What is an example of an urban tree planting?</h4>\r\n<em>City of Sparta, Wisconsin</em>\r\nThe primary goal of this project is to plant a diverse mixture of 1.5" caliper saplings before Emerald Ash Borer infestations destroy the city’s tree canopy. This project has a strong educational component. The proposal includes working with the local school\'s Earth Club, the county extension office, and Master Gardeners. City residents and homeowners plan to be engaged in watering and mulching the project trees adjacent to their homes. The hope is this will inspire individuals to plant additional trees on their own personal property. The community is willing to develop and place signage in their city parks highlighting the donor.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What other projects are eligible for tree planting?</h4>\r\nYour Chapter or Institution may participate in other conservation programs where tree planting is an important component, no matter the taxon, saving tropical forest habitat impacts species and global climate change.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How Does  Planting Trees Help Polar Bears?</h4>\r\nTrees act as “carbon sinks” that absorb CO2 from the air. They store this carbon in roots, trunks, stems, and leaves while they grow and in wood products after they\'re harvested. Reducing the build-up of carbon in the atmosphere is necessary to reverse climate change. Polar bears depend on the sea ice to hunt, breed, and in some cases to den. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain arctic sea ice and improve polar bear habitat and survival. Conservation actions that reduce the production of GHGs are the most impactful efforts to save polar bears. Planting trees in North America is one of the few tools that we have to sequester carbon. For other forestation efforts, saving tropical rainforests is even more impactful for sequestering CO2. As an individual and group you can make difference:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Don’t buy products with palm oil</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase shade-grown coffee</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase local meat rather than meat produced in deforested tropical rain forests</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Trees for You and Me', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2685-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-18 16:43:36', '2014-08-18 21:43:36', '', 2685, 'https://www.aazk.org/2685-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6346, 2, '2014-08-18 17:18:50', '2014-08-18 22:18:50', '<h2>2015 Challenge</h2>\r\n<h4>What is “Trees for You &amp; Me”?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="180" /> Trees for You &amp; Me is a friendly competition among AAZK Chapters.  It was launched by former PBI Ambassadors as a fundraising challenge to plant trees.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How does the Tree Planting Work?</h4>\r\nLocal AAZK Chapters compete with each other to raise funds. Each Chapter then has three options on how to apply the money they raise:\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>They can use the funds in their own communities, by planting on the grounds of their own zoo or aquarium or by supporting a local tree-planting project. (If selected, this option should be coordinated with the <strong>Acres for the Atmosphere</strong> program).</li>\r\n	<li>They can donate the funds to <a href="http://Savenature.org">SaveNature.org</a>, an international tree-planting organization that works with tropical rainforests. With this option, the Chapter should talk about the importance of rainforests in combatting climate change as part of the fundraising process.</li>\r\n	<li>They can donate the funds to Polar Bear International in support of <strong>Acres for the Atmosphere</strong> projects.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhichever option is chosen, the funds must be spent on planting trees or on a related greening effort. The effort must also include an educational event that invites others to take part in additional conservation behaviors that reduce CO². Planting trees in urban areas has distinct benefits, but the most important is that it brings together in a green activity.  Community engagement - c<em>itizens working collaboratively, through inspired action and learning, to create and realize bold visions for their common future</em> - is a critical step in creating movement to stop our dependence on fossil fuels and stop global warming.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the Challenge Work?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>AAZK Chapters should register between October 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015 by sending the following information to <a href="http://acc@polarbearsinternational.org">ACC@polarbearsinternational.org</a>: the coordinator\'s name, the AAZK Chapter name, the affiliated zoo or aquarium, and the phone number and email address of the coordinator.</li>\r\n	<li>PBI will send communications about the Trees for You and Me effort to each Chapter\'s coordinator throughout the Challenge.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters will report their results to PBI; periodic emails from PBI will announce the standings.</li>\r\n	<li>Chapters may follow the progress and results on the PBI and AAZK websites.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\nFollowing the fundraising effort, Chapters will report on how they used the funds.  This includes sharing the effort with others through PBI\'s SOS Community Page (<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/saveourseaice</a>) and by reporting through the Chapter re-chartering process.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me start?</h4>\r\nThe Challenge will begin October 1, 2014.  The last date to register is January 1, 2015.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>When will Trees For You &amp; Me end?</h4>\r\nThe Challenge will end at midnight MST on March 2, 2015. Results will be reported shortly thereafter when all the donations have been recorded by PBI.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How can chapters raise and gather Challenge funds?</h4>\r\nEach AAZK chapter can determine the way they want to raise money. Projects in the past have included bake sales, polar plunges, miniature golf events, garage sales, silent auctions, fun runs, spaghetti dinners, car washes, recycling programs, a night at a local hangout that allows a 50/50 raffle, and more. The actual cash handling procedures will be the same you follow for other campaigns for your Chapter at your institution.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will the winners be awarded and announced?</h4>\r\nWe invite teams to report the amount of funds raised to PBI on December 31, and March 2, 2015.\r\n\r\nPBI will report on the status of the different chapters through an email sent to the AAZK Chapters and their coordinator.\r\n\r\nAAZK will report on the status of the different chapters on its website and through social media.\r\n\r\nPBI will provide $25 towards the purchase of a bush for the team leading the charge at the half-way point on December 31, 2014.  PBI will give a $100 prize to the winning chapter to plant a tree. (A plaque is up to the institution.)\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What are the prizes?</h4>\r\nFirst place is awarded to the team with the most funds donated by <strong>Midnight MST</strong> <strong>March 2, 2015</strong>, and were reported to PBI no later than March 4, 2015. The winning team receives a native  tree to plant in a public location with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $100.\r\n\r\nIn addition,  challenge prize will be awarded to the team with most  funds donated by <strong>Midnight MST December 31, 2014</strong>  and reported to PBI by January 5, 2015, That  will receive a native bush to plant in a public location with a purchase value from a commercial nursery of no more than $25.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How do I start?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Find a group and become a champion.</li>\r\n	<li>Make plans for events and strategies to raise the funds over the course of the Challenge, which officially runs from October 1, 2014 - March 2, 2015. (Although the competition begins on October 1, 2014, we\'ll do a second push and close the registration on January 1, 2015 since so many Chapters participate only in the spring.</li>\r\n	<li>Define roles and responsibilities including:</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>procedures for handling donations for your Chapter and Institution</li>\r\n	<li>reporting  to AAZK and PBI during the course of the Challenge.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style="padding-left: 150px;">Good luck on your efforts.</p>\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How will reporting work?</h4>\r\nEach participating AAZK Chapter is responsible for following National AAZK National’s requirements for reporting on funds raised for conservation as outlined in the re-chartering packet.\r\nPBI requests that each AAZK Chapter report about the planting activity with a photo and description on PBI\'s new community, the PBI community page, SOS Community Page.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What is an example of an  <a href="http://www.acresfor%20the atmosphere.org">Acres for the Atmosphere</a> project?</h4>\r\nThe Acres program involves tree planting, learning, and FUN! Participants plant trees in local communities and also help educate the public about the benefits of tree planting to counteract a warming climate. Funds donated will support grant money for Acres for the Atmosphere plantings. For more information, contact Heather or Marissa at  <a href="mailto:Acres@pbears.org">Acres@pbears.org</a>.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>What other projects are eligible for tree planting?</h4>\r\nYour Chapter or Institution may participate in other conservation programs where tree planting is an important component. Saving tropical rainforest habitat, for example, impacts species and global climate change. AAZK recommends <a href="http://www.SaveNature.org">SaveNature.org </a> for tropical reforestation projects.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How Does  Planting Trees Help Polar Bears?</h4>\r\nTrees act as “carbon sinks” that absorb CO2 from the air. They store this carbon in roots, trunks, stems, and leaves while they grow and in wood products after they\'re harvested.\r\n\r\nReducing the build-up of carbon in the atmosphere is necessary to reverse climate change. Polar bears depend on the sea ice to hunt, breed, and in some cases to den. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain arctic sea ice and improve polar bear habitat and survival.\r\n\r\nConservation actions that reduce the production of greenhouse gases are the most impactful efforts to save polar bears. Planting trees is one of the few tools that we have to sequester carbon. Saving tropical rainforests is even more impactful for sequestering CO2. As an individual and group you can make difference:\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Don’t buy products with palm oil</li>\r\n	<li>Purchase shade-grown coffee</li>\r\n	<li>Eat less meat or purchase local meat rather than meat produced in deforested tropical rain forests</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>For More Information Contact:</h4>\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nChristy <a href="http://christy.mazrimus-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk </a>or <a href="http://christy.mazrimus-ott@czs.org">christy.mazrimas-ott@czs.org</a>\r\n\r\nAAZK: Wendy Lenhart, Conservation Committee (Oversight) at <a href="http://Wendy.Lenhart@aecetia.net/gws/aazk%20">Wendy.Lenhart@aecetia.net/gws/aazk </a>or <a href="http://lenhart.wendy@phillyzoo.org">lenhart.wendy@phillyzoo.org</a>\r\n\r\nPBI: Marissa Krouse at <a href="http://acc@polarbearsinternational.org">acc@polarbearsinternational.org</a>', 'Trees for You and Me', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2685-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-18 17:18:50', '2014-08-18 22:18:50', '', 2685, 'https://www.aazk.org/2685-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6348, 3, '2014-08-18 17:37:43', '2014-08-18 22:37:43', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Phoenix Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is currently looking for a part-time Event Host/Hostess.  This person will work with our Events Team to carry out the daily aspects of the Birthday program and other special events, strong interpersonal skills are a must for this position.  The Event Host/Hostess will coordinate parties, interact with guests, lead activities, serve refreshments, and assist with set up and tear down of events.  \r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nMinimum requirements for this position include a flexible schedule, valid driver’s license, knowledge of MS Office programs, and ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\n<em>Not specified.</em>\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nTo view a more complete description and list of requirements and to apply for this position please visit the Phoenix Zoo job page at \r\n\r\nhttp://phoenixzoo.org/careers/?AppliTrackJobId=712&amp;AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&amp;AppliTrackViewPosting=1 \r\n\r\nRésumés are not accepted for any Zoo position without an accompanying application. While postings may remain on outside sites for longer, once a job is removed from The Phoenix Zoo job page it is closed and we will no longer accept applications.  \r\n\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is an EEOE/ADA employer.\r\n\r\n', 'Event Host', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'event-host', '', '', '2014-08-18 17:37:43', '2014-08-18 22:37:43', '', 0, 'https://www.aazk.org/?post_type=job_postings&#038;p=6348', 0, 'job_postings', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6350, 0, '2014-08-18 17:37:43', '2014-08-18 22:37:43', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Phoenix Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is currently looking for a part-time Event Host/Hostess.  This person will work with our Events Team to carry out the daily aspects of the Birthday program and other special events, strong interpersonal skills are a must for this position.  The Event Host/Hostess will coordinate parties, interact with guests, lead activities, serve refreshments, and assist with set up and tear down of events.  \r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nMinimum requirements for this position include a flexible schedule, valid driver’s license, knowledge of MS Office programs, and ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\n<em>Not specified.</em>\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nTo view a more complete description and list of requirements and to apply for this position please visit the Phoenix Zoo job page at \r\n\r\nhttp://phoenixzoo.org/careers/?AppliTrackJobId=712&amp;AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&amp;AppliTrackViewPosting=1 \r\n\r\nRésumés are not accepted for any Zoo position without an accompanying application. While postings may remain on outside sites for longer, once a job is removed from The Phoenix Zoo job page it is closed and we will no longer accept applications.  \r\n\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is an EEOE/ADA employer.\r\n\r\n', 'Event Host', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6348-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-18 17:37:43', '2014-08-18 22:37:43', '', 6348, 'https://www.aazk.org/6348-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6351, 3, '2014-08-18 17:38:59', '2014-08-18 22:38:59', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Phoenix Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is currently looking for an Event Facilitator to be responsible for group events at the Zoo.  If you have previous banquet or custodial experience, this may be the job for you!  The Event Facilitator will assist with set-up and break down of event activities, and supervise additional helpers when needed.  This person will also work directly with Caterers, Park Rangers and Bar Staff to execute our events with professionalism and quality guest service. \r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nMinimum requirements include possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays. All Phoenix Zoo employees must pass pre-employment background checks including a drug test.\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\n\r\nThis is a full time position with a starting hourly wage between $10.59 – $11.91 and a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match and generous PTO. \r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nTo view a more complete description and list of requirements and to apply for this position please visit the Phoenix Zoo job page at:\r\n\r\nhttp://phoenixzoo.org/careers/?AppliTrackJobId=711&amp;AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&amp;AppliTrackViewPosting=1 \r\n\r\nRésumés are not accepted for any Zoo position without an accompanying application. While postings may remain on outside sites for longer, once a job is removed from The Phoenix Zoo job page it is closed and we will no longer accept applications.  \r\n\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is an EEOE/ADA employer.  \r\n', 'Event Facilitator', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'event-facilitator-2', '', '', '2014-08-18 17:38:59', '2014-08-18 22:38:59', '', 0, 'https://www.aazk.org/?post_type=job_postings&#038;p=6351', 0, 'job_postings', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6353, 0, '2014-08-18 17:38:59', '2014-08-18 22:38:59', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Phoenix Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is currently looking for an Event Facilitator to be responsible for group events at the Zoo.  If you have previous banquet or custodial experience, this may be the job for you!  The Event Facilitator will assist with set-up and break down of event activities, and supervise additional helpers when needed.  This person will also work directly with Caterers, Park Rangers and Bar Staff to execute our events with professionalism and quality guest service. \r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nMinimum requirements include possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays. All Phoenix Zoo employees must pass pre-employment background checks including a drug test.\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\n\r\nThis is a full time position with a starting hourly wage between $10.59 – $11.91 and a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match and generous PTO. \r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nTo view a more complete description and list of requirements and to apply for this position please visit the Phoenix Zoo job page at:\r\n\r\nhttp://phoenixzoo.org/careers/?AppliTrackJobId=711&amp;AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&amp;AppliTrackViewPosting=1 \r\n\r\nRésumés are not accepted for any Zoo position without an accompanying application. While postings may remain on outside sites for longer, once a job is removed from The Phoenix Zoo job page it is closed and we will no longer accept applications.  \r\n\r\nThe Phoenix Zoo is an EEOE/ADA employer.  \r\n', 'Event Facilitator', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6351-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-18 17:38:59', '2014-08-18 22:38:59', '', 6351, 'https://www.aazk.org/6351-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6354, 2, '2014-08-19 11:30:10', '2014-08-19 16:30:10', '[membership level="0"]\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe AAZK\'s <strong>Bowling for Rhinos (BFR)</strong> provides zoo keepers of the world with an avenue to raise funds and awareness for rhino and habitat conservation.\r\n\r\nAAZK\'s BFR fund raiser began on a small scale and is now the signature conservation effort of AAZK. BFR events across North America raise over $400,000 annually. <strong><em>Recruiting additional partners and events will help AAZK to reach our goal of $500,000 every year.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nIn 1990, AAZK began by supporting the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya and has since expanded the program.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n<h4>Who does BFR support?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" src="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blackrhinos_004.jpg" alt="Black Rhinos" border="1" hspace="10" vspace="10" /> In Kenya, Africa, BFR supports the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa.\r\n\r\nRead the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy - 2014 Report to AAZK - <a href="https://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/Lewa-2014-Report-For-AAZK-JULY.pdf">Lewa 2014 Report For AAZK --JULY</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignright" src="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sumatranrhino1.jpg" alt="" /> In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Sumatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>.\r\n\r\nBFR also supports <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events and have added the <em>Rocking For Rhinos</em>, <em>Rummage For Rhinos</em>, and <em>Recycling For Rhinos</em> projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\nIf you have more questions about the Bowling for Rhinos event, please visit the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-faq/">FAQ</a> page.\r\n<h4>Donate</h4>\r\nMake a donation for <em>Bowling for Rhinos</em> by clicking the link below.\r\n<div class="first sixcol">\r\n<h6>Total Funds Raised to Date:</h6>\r\n<span style="font-size: 25px;"><b> Over $5,000,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!</b></span>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="last sixcol">\r\n<h6>2014 Funds Raised to Date:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 1.9em;">$134,406.34</span></strong>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n<a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/bfr-donation/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2410" src="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donate_button.jpg" alt="donate_button" width="135" height="136" /></a>\r\n[/membership][membership]\r\n<h4>Local Events</h4>\r\n[caption]<img class="alignleft" src="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x1501.jpg" alt="Program Manager - Patty Pearthree" width="150" height="150" />\r\n<p align="center"><strong>Program Manager - Patty Pearthree</strong></p>\r\n[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you would like to find out if there will be a BFR event near you have or your event listed, please send your BFR event date &amp; contact information to <strong>Patty Pearthree</strong> at: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">p</a>pear3atgmail.com.\r\n\r\nTo find contact information for specific chapter events <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsNXb6HU52CKdDVkYUZXTzRXU25FLXFmOXJzcjhaUmc&amp;usp=sharing" target="_blank">click here</a>.\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n<h3><span style="font-size: 1em;">Total Funds Raised</span></h3>\r\n<h6>Total Funds Raised to Date:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 2em;">Quickly approaching $5,000,000.00</span></strong>\r\n<h6>2013 FINAL Funds Raised:</h6>\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: 2em;">$481,448.21</span></strong>\r\n<em>- this is a new record for amount raised in a year!</em>\r\n<em><strong>Bowling For Rhinos has broken the $4 million mark and we continue to strive towards attaining our goal of $500,000 per year!</strong></em> Together with you AAZK can do it. We have and will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send your organization\'s contact person/contact information ASAP along with the date of your event to our national BFR Coordinator.\r\n<h4>Chapters</h4>\r\nPlease forward all <strong>event information</strong>, <strong>event monies</strong> and <strong>registration fees </strong>to Patty Pearthree.\r\n\r\nPlease make Checks payable to:\r\n\r\nAAZK/BFR\r\nPatty Pearthree\r\nc/o BFR\r\n318 Montibello Drive\r\nCary, NC  27513\r\n\r\n<strong>Chapters</strong> - Please do not utilize the "<strong>Donation</strong>" button on the Home page to forward <strong>event monies</strong> <em>or</em> <strong>registration fees</strong>\r\n<h4>Email Group</h4>\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for <em>Bowling For Rhino</em> Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email <strong>Barbie Wilson</strong> at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.\r\nIf you have more questions about the Bowling for Rhinos event, please visit the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-faq/">FAQ</a> page.\r\n\r\nPlease contact <strong>Patty Pearthree</strong>: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\r\n<pre><i class="icon-attention"></i> Applications being accepted for the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Grant</a></pre>\r\n<h4>Who does BFR support?</h4>\r\nBFR supports the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa. In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Sumatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>. BFR also supports <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home. Many organizations participate in these events and have added the <em>Rocking For Rhinos</em>, <em>Rummage For Rhinos</em>, and <em>Recycling For Rhinos</em> projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n<h4>Chapter Totals</h4>\r\nIf your chapter would like to check their yearly totals you can do so <a href="http://flexlists.com/key/UoUJMn9eR794LYxcc9jnQzPY3fBSal1FgCoOrKS3" target="_blank">here</a>.\r\n<h4>Sponsorship Form</h4>\r\n<a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_sheet1.pdf" target="_blank"><i class="icon-download"></i> Download Sponsorship Form</a>\r\n<h2>Bowling for Rhinos Awards - 2013</h2>\r\n<strong>Conservation Resource Grant</strong> RhiNOremedy\r\n<h3>Top Individual Fundraisers – Bowling for Rhinos 2013</h3>\r\n<strong>Mike Bona</strong> - Los Angeles Chapter, Lewa trip winner\r\n<strong>Ann Knutson</strong> - San Diego Chapter, Lewa trip winner\r\n<strong>Kenton Kerns</strong> - National Capital Chapter, Indonesia trip winner\r\nCrystal Butler - Oklahoma City Chapter, Indonesia trip winner\r\n<strong>Jim Haigwood</strong> - Los Angeles Chapter, Honorary trip winner\r\n<h3>Top Chapter Fundraiser - 2013</h3>\r\n<strong>Portland AAZK Chapter.</strong> Chapter Award[/membership]', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-08-19 11:30:10', '2014-08-19 16:30:10', '', 168, 'https://www.aazk.org/168-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6356, 2, '2014-08-19 11:47:44', '2014-08-19 16:47:44', '<h3>Committees</h3>\nDedicated to professional animal care, the vision of AAZK is to provide resources for zookeepers and animal care professionals. AAZK seeks to cultivate quality animal care by making available the latest techniques and resources in animal husbandry and management and by recognizing the efforts of groups and individuals for excellence in advancing the animal keeping profession and promoting conservation efforts. Our committees are designed to further this vision. If interested in a specific committee and its function please log in to the Members Only Page and open the Committees and Program tab.\n<div class="first sixcol">\n<h4><i class="left icon-trophy"></i> Awards Committee</h4>\nThe Awards Committee recognizes excellence in the field of animal care through its awards. The Committee develops the awards’ criteria, nominating procedure, qualifications for nominees, selection procedure and recognizes award’s recipients each year at the National Conference.\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4><i class="left icon-lamp"></i> Behavioral Husbandry Committee</h4>\nThe Behavioral Husbandry Committee exists to serve our AAZK members by providing access to up to date resources relevant to Behavioral Husbandry topics including: training, enrichment and animal welfare. The committee strives to encourage, educate, share knowledge and share techniques typified in zoo and aquarium settings.\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4><i class="left icon-mic"></i> Communication Committee</h4>\nThe Communication Committee serves the AAZK members by facilitating communication through Social Media resources, providing real-time information to the membership. The committee also provides internal communication strategies to assist the Board of Directors, membership and Chapters in facilitating communication.\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4><i class="left icon-heart"></i> Conservation Committee</h4>\nThe Conservation Committees Mission is to connect AAZK members with opportunities to engage in habitat conservation and in situ wildlife initiatives and to provide educational resources about environmentally responsible practices.\n\n</div>\n<div class="last sixcol">\n<h4><i class="left icon-doc-text-inv"></i> Ethics Committee</h4>\nThis committee shall investigate any formal written complaints of violation of the Code of Professional Ethics, Bylaws, or Resolutions as are brought to its attention by the Board of Directors or the membership and make recommendations for action to the Board of Directors. The committee shall consist of four Professional members in addition to and chaired by the Immediate Past President of the Association. Appointments to the Committee shall occur every two years and are made by the Board of Directors.\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4><i class="left icon-chart-bar"></i> Grants Committee</h4>\nThe purpose of the AAZK Research Grants Committee is to encourage and support research conducted by members in zoological parks and aquariums. Through collaboration with scientists in other institutions, it is hoped that members will achieve continuing professional growth, and thereby increase the benefits to the zoological community.\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4><i class="left icon-graduation-cap"></i> Professional Development Committee</h4>\nAAZK’s Professional Development Committee’s mission is to provide a resource for National AAZK members to explore continuing education opportunities. Our goal is concentrate on continuing education through online training courses and conference workshops. Online courses can be found at the <a href="http://sdzglobalacademy.org/courses.html" target="_blank">San Diego Zoo Global Academy courses</a>. Over 200 self-directed courses are offered. Conferences are held annually and delegates are provided with paper presentations, posters sessions, and a variety of workshops to meet everyone’s needs. Workshops can be lecture based or hands on.\n\n</div>\n<div class="clear"></div>\n<h3>Programs</h3>\nDedicated to professional animal care, the vision of AAZK is to provide resources through internal, national and international Programs. Our Programs are developed to further this vision. To learn about AAZK Programs please click on one of the links below.\n<div class="first sixcol">\n<h4><i class="left icon-users"></i> Bylaws Program</h4>\nThe Program Manager annually reviews the Bylaws of the Association and shall recommend changes, if any, to the Board of Directors. When developing new Bylaws, the Program expands to a Member Committee consisting of five members, two of which shall be member of the Board of Directors. (If you would like a copy of the Association’s Bylaws please <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/contact/">contact</a> the Administrative Office.)\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4><i class="left icon-globe"></i> International Congress of Zoo Keepers Program</h4>\nThe International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ) provides a variety of assistance to our international colleagues, promotes the goals and objectives of AAZK, Inc. on an international level, increases awareness of AAZK and enhances communication among the world’s zoo professionals. Functions of the ICZ include hosting a conference every three years, keeper workshops, and helping keepers in developing countries receive access to resources and information.\n\n</div>\n<div class="last sixcol">\n<h4><i class="left icon-star"></i> National Zoo Keeper Week Program</h4>\nAs the need to protect and preserve our wildlife and vanishing habitats has increased, our role as educators and wildlife ambassadors has become essential. During the third week of July each year, celebrate National Zoo Keeper Week; both you and your animals deserve the recognition.\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4><i class="left icon-leaf"></i> Trees for You and Me Program</h4>\nTrees for You &amp; Me is an annual AAZK Chapter competition launched by former PBI Field Ambassadors as a financial campaign to fund tree-planting. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6360, 3, '2014-08-19 13:00:46', '2014-08-19 18:00:46', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Utah\'s Hogle Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nUtah’s Hogle Zoo is announcing the opening of a full time position as an Animal Keeper in the Asian Highlands feline area, within the Animal Care Department.\r\n\r\nThe Zoo is seeking a highly-qualified animal care specialist to provide superior daily care to a diverse group of felines including Amur Leopards, Amur Tigers, Snow Leopards, and Pallas Cats among others. Will be involved with conservation breeding programs, introductions for housing, veterinary procedures, exhibit maintenance, animal demonstrations, addressing the media, education programs, and caring for other animals or areas as needed.  \r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\nApplicants must be able to work effectively in a strong team environment, foster positive interactions with guests and other Zoo departments, serve as an ambassador for the Zoo and liaison to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in regards to animal programs, and possess a strong commitment to wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and providing a high-quality guest experience. Excellent writing and public speaking skills are necessary. There is a strong expectation of experience in operant conditioning and training techniques and ability to uphold high enrichment standards. A minimum of two years of experience with felines required and degree in life sciences, biology, zoology or related field is preferred. \r\n\r\nApplicant must be able to work under diverse and variable weather conditions and be able to lift over 60 pounds without injury, bend, stoop, jump, stretch. Good driving record required. \r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\nSalt Lake City, Utah, is the gateway for outstanding outdoor activities with world-class skiing less than 30 minutes away and more than 20 National Parks and monuments within a few hours\' drive – this area is ideal for nature lovers!  \r\n\r\nThis is a full-time, benefit-eligible position. Salary is commensurate with experience.\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nAnyone interested in this position should send a cover letter and resume to Gina Phillips, Animal Care Supervisor, (gphillips@hoglezoo.org) by Sept 15, 2014. Utah’s Hogle Zoo is Equal Opportunity Employer. \r\n', 'Animal Keeper- Asian Highlands/Feline Area', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'animal-keeper-asian-highlandsfeline-area-2', '', '', '2014-08-19 13:00:46', '2014-08-19 18:00:46', '', 0, 'https://www.aazk.org/?post_type=job_postings&#038;p=6360', 0, 'job_postings', '', 0) ; 
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