September 26, 2006

Colorado Alliance for Cruelty Prevention
Meeting Minutes

Present:  Joan Casey, Karen Koop, Corey Price, Bill Riedell, Kay Dahlinger, Cheryl Law, John Cohen, Aubrey Lavizzo, Becky Stern, Kathleen Schoen, Nicole Schimming, Diane Balkin, David Guis, and Ralph Johnson.

I. Criminal Justice Project
A. Kath reported that Jan Mickish met with Phil Tedeschi about working with the University of Denver School Of Social Work, Animal Assisted Certificate Program.  Discussions will continue.

II. Safe Haven
A.  Kath reported that Jan Mickish met with Bob Rohde (Dumb Friends League), staff at American Humane, and Friends of Man about developing a program to provide shelter for pets of victims of family violence.  Discussions continue.

III. Ready-Vet-Go
A.   Dr. Aubrey Lavizzo’s program at the Children’s Museum is moving forward.  He has veterinarian technicians teaching pre-adoptive pet classes to young children.  The children receive a certificate that they can present to an animal adoption agency.  The next training is September 30 at 1pm.  All are invited.

IV. Training
A.  Barstow, CA: Oct. 6, Kay and Kathleen
B.  Victorville, CA: December, Kay and Becky Stern
C.  Aurora Neighborhood Association: Sept. 7, Kay
D.  Grand Valley Kennel Club, Grand Junction: September, Kay
E.  Savio House, Nov 29, from 2:30 – 4:30 pm – need presenter!

The Committee wants to revise the training presentations to include not only history and awareness of the LINK, but also how specific professionals can intervene/prevent such abuse/violence.  Kathleen will present some options at the next meeting.

VI. Other News
A. We said goodbye to Corrie Price with tears, laughter, lunch and a gift with hopes she’ll  visit once in a while.   
B. Aubrey Lavizzo was presented with a picture of the award ceremony where he received  an award at the CVMA conference.  He received recognition from the CACVT (the vet  techs) for being the CACVT Veterinary Advocate, which is quite an honor to be recognized outside one’s group.

VII.  Next meeting will take place Tuesday, October 17, 2006, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the CBA office:  1900 Grant Street, Suite 900, Denver, Colorado 80203.