2017 July Membership After 5
Join MPI CT River Valley For Our
July After 5 In Partnership with
Date:
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Time:
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Registration: 5:30 - 6:00 PM
Networking, Tour, Blindfold Walks and Puppy Cuddling: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location (Parking on-site):
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
103 Vision Way, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Event Overview: Are you a new member or prospective member but have been wondering what MPI and the Connecticut River Valley Chapter are all about? Are you a seasoned member who has a colleague or friend that would benefit from an MPI Membership and you want to get them involved? Are you a Meeting Planner or Supplier who has ever been curious about the laws and regulations surrounding Service Dogs at your event? Are you someone who just loves dogs and wants to spend a night around them? This event has all of these components and is for you! Fidelco is hosting CRV for a fun and educational evening in their beautiful conference space perfect for learning about MPI, networking, meeting new faces and together watching and experiencing the service these noble K9’s can provide to their human team partners.
Learning Objectives: (What will attendees learn from attending this meeting?)
- What MPI is and what the benefits of Membership of are.
- What the Connecticut River Valley Chapter has to offer.
- The difference between Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Emotional Support Animals.
- Laws and regulations in regards to public access.
- Protocols for interacting with a Working Service Dog.
- The many ways a Service Dog assists and helps their handler.
About Fidelco Guide Dogs: Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation is committed to partnering men and women who are blind with our elite breed of German Shepherd Guide Dogs. Thanks solely to the generosity of our donors and tireless work of our staff and volunteers, Fidelco is able to create exceptional guide dog partnerships that empower our clients' independence and forever change their lives.
Registration Fees:
MPI Members (Preferred/Premier Level): $25.00
Non-Members & Essential Level Members: $30.00
Students: $20.00
Past President: $20.00
Who's Attending?
**MPI Connecticut River Valley Chapter Attendance Policy: All Essential Level members or non-members are limited to no more than two events in one fiscal year and must pay the Essential Level/Non-member rate. MPI Preferred or Premier Level members are welcome to attend all chapter events at the Member Price.**
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!
Our Venue Host Partner!
