Wildlife Society Certification Application Workshop/Q&A
- Tuesday, 1:00 -3:00pm
- Free, pre-registration required
- Led by Kelly Holland (GEI Consultants) AND Rhys Evans (Vandenberg Space Force Base) – TWS Certification Review Board
The Certification Workshop will begin with a 30-minute overview of certification, the application, and the process. Following the presentation, we will answer questions you may have about your application. Bring a draft of your application (ideally including college transcripts), or just bring questions. Ask how, why and when to apply to become an Associate or Certified Wildlife Biologist. One-on-one discussion is our intent, but that will depend upon how many people show up! This is NOT intended as a formal session, it’s casual conversation; you do not need to be present for the full hour (but it is probably going to be ‘first come, first served.)
Yoga Stretch & Move with Kelly Holland
- Wednesday and Thursday, 7:00-8:00am
- Free, all are welcome
Join us for a morning movement class to stretch our muscles and wake our bodies up! Nia blends the expressiveness of dance arts, the power of martial arts, and the wisdom of healing arts. This guided class will embody gentle and playful movements and graceful self-awareness. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music, and are adaptable to every age and fitness level. Come experience the joy of movement, and discover how Nia is expressive, healing, balancing, and powerful. Yoga mat is optional.
Bio: Kelly Fitzgerald-Holland holds a black belt in The Nia Technique, and has been teaching classes for over 18 years. She incorporates her other movement training, such as tai chi, yoga, and tribal-trance, into her classes. She creates a non-judgmental atmosphere in which to encourage, inspire, and support each individual’s pursuit of integrative body-mind-spirit awakening, healing, and empowerment.
Museum of Outdated Technology
Bring your old, outdated technology and showcase it in our exhibit hall. For fun, for nostalgia, and to build an awareness and appreciation of how far we’ve come! Anyone carry a giant Trimble GPS or a Planimeter around? How many Blackberries and Palm Pilots can we bring out of the woodwork? Paper maps? The underlying goal is to collect and recycle any items appropriately. This will be a fun walk down memory lane, and also a service to members. An e-waste recycler will be available to pick up any relics no longed needed after the meeting. Or take your relics home. Or sell your relics on eBay and donate the proceeds to the Western Section. Led by Cynthia and John Perrine.
Members Town Hall & Business Meeting
- Thursday, February 6, 2024 — 3:15 to 4:00pm
- In Person and Recorded
Join Western Section friends and members at our annual town hall meeting. Learn what the Section is all about, hear from officers and Chapters about their recent activities, review and ask questions about our financial statements, eat snacks and celebrate a great past year.
AGENDA:
Welcome
- A brief welcome from TWS-WS President
- Thank you meeting sponsors!
Committee Reports
- Hear what all the great section committees are up to!
Chapter Reports
- Hear updates from Chapters throughout the Section
- Don’t forget to attend Chapter Meetings @ 8pm!
Treasurer’s Report
- A recap of the financial standing of the section.
Update on TWS-WS Strategic Planning
- A quick update and call for member comments
Member Comments
- Open forum. Your chance to ask questions or offer ideas!
4:30pm — Adjourn Meeting
Photo by Mandy Culpepper, from the 2019 Annual Meeting Wildlife Slideshow.[/caption