NYC AAZK General Meeting Minutes:
- Tuesday August 2, 2016 Bronx Zoo – Dancing Crane Outdoor Seating Present: E. Mowatt, A. Shuter, M. Blatz, J. Elkins, A. Armstrong, M. Medina, L. Simoncek, K. Jones, H. Tassler, N. Turner, and J. Nappi (phone). National Zoo Keeper Week - Overall, the week was very successful and keepers were pleased with signage and help from the Education Department. -Staff was curious about why Takeover posts were altered to use just three posts per keeper -Idea was proposed for next year: that several WCS keepers be introduced daily throughout nzkw, rather than following one keeper per day. - A meeting will be set up with Randi & Melissa to discuss the successes and areas of improvement for next year Silent Auction: - Approximately $1,600 made at the auction! - Next auction will take place during the Holiday Season Bowling for Rhinos: - Buy your tickets! Visit the NYC AAZK website http://nycaazk.blogspot.com/ for purchase - Monday August 15th - Erin recruited a few people to volunteer setting up for the event. Bronx River Alliance Clean-up: - Joe met with Joseph Sanchez, outreach coordinator & Michelle Luebke, ecology director - Monday August 8th Bronx River Clean-up - There was interest in the field trip though not many solid commitments yet. - The Alliance is very excited to meet with our chapter, and is planning future projects with us. - Looking into a fall invasive plant removal project & future river clean-up events Paint Bar Night: - September: Location is still TBD. Croctoberfest: - Beer drinking for croc fundraising at Gun Hill Brewery – Chinese Alligators Family Keeper Presentation & Enrichment Night: - Still looking for a time… likely in November - Elizabeth Mills is spear heading this event. December: - Holiday Silent Auction Travel Grant Report: -Michelle Medina – Felid Tag overview (recipient of $1000 AAZK Travel Grant) -Conference dealt mainly with safety. Relied heavily on the book “Emotional Intelligence 2.0.” -Michelle stressed that keepers should be alert when unlocking locks (“Your keys are a loaded weapon”), and shouldn’t be afraid to ask colleagues for help or support. Just Cause was also discussed, i.e. the difference between intentional and unintentional mistakes. Safety Drills: -Keepers expressed significant concern about a lack of knowledge of what to do during emergencies (animal escapes, active shooter situations, etc.), and requested a conversation with Admin about increasing occurrence of drills.
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