Welcome to the APDT Conference Blog!

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Our 2008 APDT Conference Blog will help you get ready to canter into historic Louisville, Kentucky, October 15-19 for a fun and memorable experience.  We have a terrific line up of speakers, workshops, social and networking events and of course, the Trade Show.

Check the blog regularly for the latest information on speakers and exhibitors.  Whether you are a conference puppy or an old hand, you will find tips that will help make your conference experience go smoothly.

We'll post information on local attractions and restaurants.  If you have been to Louisville or live near by and have suggestions, please send them on to the Conference office APDT@details2.com.

We look forward to seeing you in Louisville for five days of learning, laughing, networking and shopping.

Ellen Sam
Conference Committee Chair
P.J. Lacette
Conference Committee Vice Chair




Tuesday, August 12, 2008

So You Want to Be a Border Collie?


Great!  We will need lots of Border Collies, or guide dogs, or terriers (you get the idea) with lots of energy that needs to be burnt off.

Border Collies are the back bone that helps the Conference run smoothly.  It is the opportunity to meet lots of new people, form new friendships and get the satisfaction of a job well done.

We need people to volunteer to help at the doors checking name badges, answering questions, herding folks to their seats and helping during breaks.  Planning on going to the zoo or one of the other off-site sessions?  We'll need your help there too.



There are wonderful perks in being a BC.  The fun of all of the above, a free Conference T-shirt and the opportunity to apply for a staff position at the next Conference!  Who knows what random rewards we may intermittently toss you?

If this sounds like a good time, please send an email to adpt@details2.com.  Include your name, address, phone, email and when you will be arriving at the conference.  Feel free to let us know why you would like to be a Border Collie.  Conference Puppies are welcome too!


Submitted by Rebecca Ramsey-Fenton