Along with the fascinating sessions that tackled topics like hurdling adversity, adding variety to youth sports programming and exploring generational issues in youth sports, delegates also took advantage of the opportunity to
network with other attendees and share valuable
information and insight, as well as visit the always impressive Athletic Business Exhibit Hall featuring the industry's most comprehensive trade show.
- to provide refuge for homeless animals and animals in need and coordinate their placement in permanent and safe home environments; - to provide education through publications, seminars, and discussions to the general public on animal health and welfare, behavior and care including the benefits of spaying and neutering; - to provide
information and referrals to affordable and low cost medical care including spay & neuter clinics and
other animal medical and care facilities; - to provide
information on training, behavior modification and general handling instruction
along with referrals to vetted and certified professionals in these areas; - to liaise and
network with other animal rescue organizations as part of a mutual effort to aid animals in distress; - to solicit donations and funding from government agencies, corporations, private foundations, public charities, individuals and the general public at large to finance the medical, housing and
other incidental costs of homeless animals while in the custody of the organization; - to organize and participate in fundraisers to benefit furtherance of the overall main purpose and goals of the organization; - to have the normal functions, operations, programs and pursuits incidental to a fully recognized and operational nonprofit animal rescue organization.