With active member involvement and contribution, SAWA provides the practical knowledge, resources and solutions members need to grow as professionals, achieve the goals of their organizations, and, collectively, advance the animal welfare profession. Board of Directors, elected November 2012 Rick Johnson, Chair, CEO, Sacramento SPCA Judy Calhoun, CFRE, CAWA, Vice Chair, Executive Director, Larimer Humane Society James Bias, CAWA, Immediate Past Chair, President, SPCA of Texas Carl Bandow, Secretary, Supervisor, City of Toronto Animal Services Anthony Priore, Treasurer, VP of Administrative Svcs. & CFO, HS of Broward County Alice Calabrese, CAWA, Pres./CEO, Lollypop Farm, The HS of Greater Rochester Kimberly Janzen, CAWA, President & CEO, Kansas Humane Society Jan McHugh‐Smith, CAWA, President & CEO, HS of the Pikes Peak Region Lori Redmon, President & CEO, Kentucky Humane Society Michael Robbins, Chief of Marketing and Vice President, Michigan Humane Society M. Christie Smith, CAWA, Executive Director, Potter League for Animals Neil W. Trent, Executive Director, Animal Welfare League of Arlington Gary Weitzman, DVM, MPH, CAWA, President & CEO, San Diego HS & SPCA Maurine Dyer Stevens, President & CEO, Society of Animal Welfare Administrators 2012 Annual Report Strategic Accomplishments “Having a group to ask questions of, to learn from, and to laugh with saved me many times while I was a newbie Executive Director. SAWA is a great group!” Laurie Garrison, Director of Applied Research, ASPCA Membership Grew 8.5% Executive 302 Manager 329 Associate 88 Industry Partner 66 Honorary/Retired 44 Total 829 14 New Certified Animal Welfare Administrators Lisa Bahr, CAWA, Centre County PAWS Susan Cosby, CAWA, Pennsylvania SPCA Jessica Danyow, CAWA, Rutland County HS Melissa Duford, CAWA, East Bay SPCA Tara High, CAWA, HS of South Mississippi Emily Hirsch, CAWA. Banfield Charitable Trust Stephanie Janeczko, DVM, CAWA, The ASPCA Deborah Lynn Johnson, CAWA, Toledo Area HS Abigail A. Kamleiter, CAWA, HS of Pinallas Cynthia S. Machado, CAWA, Marin HS Kathleen Olson, CAWA, HS for Tacoma & Pierce Co. Andrea Michelle Peacock, CAWA Steven Zeidman, CAWA, PetSmart Charities Ana J. Zorrilla, CAWA, Louisiana SPCA Enhanced Resource Center Human Resource Guidelines Staff &volunteer policies; reporting; applications, interview & evaluation tools; links to regulations Operational Information Sample protocols for shelter, disaster planning, community and volunteer programs, and links to industry resources. Identified Strategic Priorities Assume a proactive role participating in and convening dialog on timely industry issues and emerging trends Enhance convenience and broaden access to SAWA programs and services by expanding delivery through multiple channels Develop and deliver relevant, practical education, information and resources that help members build skills and address the challenges in leading an animal welfare and control agency The Numbers Say it ALL 40% Increase in meeting attendance 15 scholarships awarded 100+ Animal Welfare Professional Volunteers 11 Collaborative partners met in conjunction with SAWA Page one of two pages Strategic Alliances Further strengthened collaboration with the veterinary community Nurtured Strategic Partnership Agreement with AVSMAE Hosted CATalyst Council Board at SAWA Annual Conference Voted one of 15 Topic Experts in Guidestar and Philanthropedia