Behavior Club Illinois Student Chapter of AVSAB

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Behavior ClubIllinois Student Chapter of AVSAB

• 2008 - 2009

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Board Members

• President Vivian Yu Wen
• President - Elect Angela Hinlicky
• Secretary Heather Brown
• Treasurer Leslie Lau
• Fundraising Chair Missy Skowronski
• 3rd Year Rep Molly Sedarski
• 2nd Year Rep
• 1st Year Rep
• Webmaster Keely Delcore

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What is Behavior Club?

• Animal Behavior is important
• Animal Behavior is important no matter what field
  of Veterinary Medicine you choose to pursue
• Understanding Normal Animal Behavior
• Sickness Behavior
• Communicating with your patients through
  understanding their behavior

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Why should you join Behavior Club?
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Fall Events

• Incorporating Behavior into your practice
• Lecture by Dr. Rebecca Buraglio of Caring Hands
  Animal Hospital
• Introduction to Agility
• Lecture and Wetlab (bring your own dog!)
• Avian How to minimize the stress of a physical
  exam
• Trip to Lincoln Park Zoo Regenstein Center for
  African Apes
• Meet/Tour with Dr. Margulis and Dr. Slater

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Intro to Agility Class Spring 2008
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Lincoln Park Zoo Trip Oct 26, 2008
Meet with Dr. Sue Margulis and get a tour of the
Regenstein Center for African Apes Learn about
and interact with research about ape behavior
Tour the Lincoln Park Zoo veterinary clinic with
veterinarian Dr. Owen Slater
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Spring Events

• Getting Board Certified in Animal Behavior as a
  Veterinarian (lunch lecture)
• Equine Behavior topic TBA
• Internship/Externship opportunities in Animal
  Behavior (lunch lecture)
• Animal Behavior in Zoos and Aquariums
• Trip to Crosswinds Equine Rescue

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Crosswinds Equine Rescue Spring 2008
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Public Outreach

• Petstravaganza
• Open House
• Education Urbana Dog Park

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Discounts on Premier Products

• Busy Buddy Toys
• Gentle Leaders
• Easy Walk Harnesses

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Any Questions?
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How do I join?

• Dues 10 for the whole year
• Pay by cash or check (made out to Behavior Club)
• Heather Browns mail box (VM3)
• Angela Hinlickys mail box (VM2)
• 3rd year dues cover 4th year membership

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Elections!

• 1st year Rep
• 2nd year Rep