Tinley Park Summit

Schedule of Events

Friday 02-12-10



7:00 pm Opening remarks Bob Ashley/Brian Potter, N.A.R.B.C.



Panel: Andrew Wyatt, President USARK: Jamie K. Reaser, PIJAC Vice President for Environmental Policy & Communications: Adam Wysocki, President National Pet Association: Todd Willens, and Frank Vitello lobbyists for USARK: Bill Brant Member, PIJAC Board of Directors.



Overview of organizations addressing reptile legislative and regulatory issues (10 min each)



a. Andrew Wyatt USARK

b. Adam Wysocki National Pet

c. Jamie Reaser PIJAC



Panel Discussions



1. Legislative and Regulatory issues concerning reptiles for 2010.



a. What legislative and regulatory issues are likely to emerge in 2010.

b. What do hobbyists need to know about these issues.



2. How can the reptile community effectively respond to the proposed laws and regulations in a timely manner.



a. Letter writing campaigns

b. Phone calls with legislators

c. Meeting with legislators

d. Using the media



After the panel discussions, we will host a book signing of “Courting the Wild: Love Affairs with Reptiles and Amphibians” by Jamie Reaser. All money raised will go to support PIJAC.

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