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Join our list
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Donate to PATH Intl.
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It
Adds Up
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Is it easier for
you to give $120 or $10? For most of us, it's a lot easier to come up
with $10. However, $10 a month equals $120 a year. Did you know you
could give a weekly, monthly or yearly gift to PATH Intl? Through our
partner Giving First, you
can easily set up this type of gift. If you give $10 a month, or $120 a
year, it's enough to pay for one day of learning for a scholarship
recipient at the PATH Intl. conference. Click here to learn more.
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Be
an Exhibitor
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Last chance to
exhibit at the 2012 PATH Intl. Conference! Get your business in front
of EAAT professionals today. Contact Megan for more information.
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Combined
Federal Campaign
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PATH Intl. is once
again participating in the Combined Federal Campaign. If you are a
federal employee or member of the military interested in donating to
PATH Intl., give through your paycheck by selecting PATH Intl. (CFC
#23051) as your charity of choice.
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Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
October 2, 2012
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PATH
Intl. Conference Updates
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 Online
Registration Deadline
You still have
time to register for the PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting,
sponsored by Purina, in Bellevue, WA. Online, mail-in and fax
registration runs through Monday,
October 8. After that, registration will only be on
site! Registering now saves $50 off the on-site fee. Click here to register
online. You can use the registration form to register by hard copy
if you choose not to register online. Click here to download a
copy of the registration book. Hard copy registrations post-marked
by midnight October 8 will be accepted. Or you can fax your
registration to (303) 252-4610.
Additional
Hotels
If you haven't
booked your hotel yet, the Hyatt Regency Bellevue is packed. We are
checking other options and should have that information available in a
day or two. We will let you know!
 This year's pre-conference event is the PATH
Intl. Community Connections Day on Tuesday, October 30th. There are
plenty of in-person opportunities to network with fellow community
members, learn new information and share ideas and knowledge. This year's
pre-conference has something for everyone, including four hours of
information on working with veterans. Attendees are welcome to attend
up to three presentations from the following schedule. Reminder:
Counselors and social workers can receive up to four CEU's for
attending the EFP and EFL sections of the pre-conference event.
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- 9:15 - Introduction to PATH Intl. Community Connections
9:30
- 11:30
* Marketing and Administration Communities
* Equine-Facilitated Learning Community
11:45 - 12:30
- Lunch (included)
12:45 - 2:45
* PATH International Equine Services for Heroes Community
* Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy Community
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* Wounded Warrior Project (Sponsored by PATH International
Equine Services for Heroes Community)
* Equine Welfare Community
* Driving and Vaulting Communities
For more
information on PATH Intl. Community Connections Day, click here to read
descriptions of each section, or log on to PATH Intl. Community
Connections. The cost for the entire day (lunch included) is $75
for PATH Intl. members.
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Check
Out Our Conference Exhibitors
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If you are
interested in learning more about the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and
PATH Intl. partnership, the conference is the place to be! Visit the
WWP table along with our many other exhibitors at the 2012 PATH Intl.
Conference Exhibitor Hall later this month in Bellevue, WA!
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Join
the Society of Visionaries for an Exclusive Tour
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 Did
you hear about all the fun the Society of Visionaries had at the 2011
PATH Intl. Conference? You also have the opportunity to join in the fun
in 2012 on November 2 in Bellevue. The Visionaries will get a
behind-the-scenes tour and lunch at Pegasus Training and
Equine Rehabilitation Center, a site known for its "care without
compromise" of the equine athlete. For more information, contact Megan Ream Ferry, (303) 452-1212, ext. 107, or donate now to become
a Society of Visionaries member.
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Special
Invitation to Center Members From PATH Intl. CEO
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Kay Green, PATH
Intl. CEO, requests that all center members participate in the
membership survey currently being fielded. PATH Intl. is committed to
understanding the value you place on your center's membership. Our goal
is to provide you with programs and services you find valuable in the
equine-assisted activities and therapies industry. To accomplish this
goal, we need your participation in this Member Satisfaction Survey. If
you are the executive director, CEO or primary contact for your center
and have not already participated, please click here to respond.
The results will factor into the association's new strategic plan,
which is critical to the future of the association. The PATH Intl.
Board of Trustees will lead this process at the PATH Intl. Conference
in Bellevue, WA, this fall.
Your response will place your center in a drawing for a free
registration for one person from your center to attend the 2013 PATH
Intl. Conference in Orlando, FL, November 2013. Your participation is
crucial as we strive to improve the value of PATH Intl. to its members.
Let your voice be heard. Your opinion counts!
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PATH
Intl. Staff Member Accepted Into Leadership Program
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Congratulations to
PATH Intl. Sponsorship/Development Manager Megan Ferry, one of 16
applicants accepted in to the Institute for Leaders in Development at
the University of Denver. Megan will complete a capstone project at the
conclusion of the year-long program. Her education in nonprofit
management and experience in the field distinguished her in the pool of
almost 40 applicants as someone who shows promise and has the potential
to be a strong role model for other development professionals.
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PATH
Intl. Community Connections!
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What's
happening on PATH Intl. Community Connections?
New discussions are happening every day on PATH Intl. Community
Connections. Use this valuable resource to share knowledge and connect
with other industry professionals.
Do you have suggestions for working with young adults with non-verbal
learning disabilities? Do you have examples of activities that worked
best or a sample curriculum? Share your experiences with your fellow
PATH Intl. members in the Instructor Community.
Does your center have a sensory trail, or do you know of a center with
an exceptional sensory trail? A PATH Intl. center member is looking for
examples of the best sensory trails in the U.S. before building their
own. Join the discussion and give your suggestions in the Administrator
Community.
Check out these
and many more discussions by logging in to PATH Intl. Community
Connections.
Resources on
PATH Intl. Community Connections
All PATH Intl. members can upload items to the Resources page. This is a
great way to share valuable resources like job descriptions, volunteer
manuals, lesson plans, etc. Each Wednesday the site will feature a
resource as the Upload of the Week. Share your resources, and yours may
be featured on the site!
The featured resources from the last two weeks include two great
samples for center administrators: a Volunteer Manual and a Policies
& Procedures Manual. You can locate and download these documents in
the Resources section of the Administrator Community and Region 5 Community,
or you can click on the Resources button on the main black navigation
bar.
If you have any questions about uploading resources, please contact
Rachel Davis on Community Connections.
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PATH
Intl. Region Rep Results
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The votes have been counted
and the results are in. Following are the PATH Intl. Membership Oversight
Committee Region Reps for Regions 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10. A big thank you
to everyone for voting and to all those who ran. Your participation is
what makes us a strong association.
Region 2: Octavia Brown;
Region 4: Bill Lavin; Region 6: Bette Shipley; Region 7: Erin Bevington;
Region 8: Malinda Smith; Region 10: Jenny Nell
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Horses
and Yankees? PATH Intl. Center Receives Surprise Visit
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Yankees
first baseman Mark Teixeira at a lesson at Flying Manes
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As part of their 2012 HOPE
(Helping Others Persevere & Excel) Week, the New York Yankees paid a
surprise visit to Flying Manes Therapeutic Riding in New York this
summer. Members of the baseball team volunteered with participants in
therapeutic riding lessons, as well as made a $10,000 donation to the
program. In addition, the team invited participants, their families,
volunteers and staff to a game at Yankee Stadium, to attend pre-game
activities on the field, and to high-five all the players after they won.
Detailed news articles and
video links are available on the Flying Manes website
and on its Facebook page .
Congratulations, Flying
Manes!
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PATH
Intl. Recruiting New Faculty for Standards Course
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PATH Intl. is recruiting
new faculty to facilitate the Standards Course. PATH Intl. faculty are
experienced and practicing professionals with the capability of
effectively promoting learning within individual courses and programs.
Our faculty all have significant experience in fields related to the
courses they facilitate. PATH Intl. faculty are carefully assessed and
selected for teaching ability. Click here for the minimum
qualifications.
If you are interested,
please submit a resume to Jeff Kelling.
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Accreditation
Subcommittee Recruiting New Member
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The PATH Intl.
Accreditation Subcommittee is looking for a new member. The mission of
the subcommittee is to monitor the effectiveness of the standards and
accreditation site visit process and to recommend changes. A potential
member must be an active site visitor with a minimum of four years'
experience, needs a background in credentialing and extensive knowledge
of the PATH Intl. standards. Subcommittee members must be able to attend
a morning conference call once a month.
To apply, please fill out the volunteer application and submit it with a
resume to Corey Campbell.
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PATH
Intl. Free Webinars on Equine Care
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The next Best
Practices for Equine Care webinar is October 19. Attendance is limited to
25 per session so please register now through the
PATH Intl. online store.
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PATH
Intl. Events Calendar
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Unless otherwise
noted, contact Denise Fager at (800) 369-7433, ext. 114, with
questions. All dates are subject to change. To register for an event,
please contact the host site directly. You can locate its contact
information under Find a Center on the
PATH Intl. home page or on the PATH Intl. events calendar.
PATH Intl. Equine
Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Workshop and Practical Skills
Testing
October 17-20, 2012
Hearts & Horses, Inc. in Loveland, CO
PATH Intl. Driving
Workshop and Certification combination event
Workshop is held the
first 2-1/2 days, certification held the last 2-1/2 days. Specific
schedule sent by host site.
None scheduled at this time.
PATH Intl. Advanced
Certification Event
October 14-15, 2012
EQUEST in Wylie, TX
October 22-23, 2012
Ride On in Chatsworth, CA
November 16-18, 2012
Maryland Therapeutic Riding in Annapolis, MD
February 21-24, 2013
Good Hope Equestrian Center, Inc. in Miami, FL
PATH Intl.
Vaulting Workshop/Certification Event
October 21-24, 2012
Hearts & Horses in Loveland, CO
PATH Intl. Mentor Training
October 15-16, 2012
Horses Help in Phoenix, AZ
October 30-31, 2012
PATH Intl. Conference in Bellevue, WA
Please visit the PATH Intl. events
calendar for a list of
2012 Registered On-Site Workshops and Certifications.
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Please direct
correspondence about this newsletter to PATH Intl. eNews coordinator. PATH Intl.
eNews is a benefit of Professional Association of Therapeutic
Horsemanship International membership. No portion of this publication may
be reproduced by any mechanical, photographic, scanned or electronic
process without written permission from PATH Intl. PATH Intl. reserves
the right to reject, accept and edit submitted material. PATH Intl. eNews is
intended as an information exchange and an opportunity for communication
for members in the field of equine assisted activities. The
opinions, practices or products presented in PATH Intl. eNews do not
necessarily reflect PATH Intl. policy, imply PATH Intl. endorsement or
comply with PATH Intl. standards.
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