Pre-Conference TITAG Meeting

Bugs in Bondage Mixer

Full Day Field Trips

Butterflies or Bust...

NEW Butterfly Hunting With Brock

Aquatic Insect Adventure

Full Day Workshop

The "Green" Workshop - Flowering Plant ID for Entomologists

Welcoming Remarks, Keynote and Reception

Raymond Mendez presents:
Invertebrate Exhibits or Getting Some Feces Into Everything

Silent Auction bidding begins

Workshops

Medical Entomology for the Invertebrate Caregiver

On Pins and Needles

Afternoon/Evening Field Trips

8th Annual Family Bug Hunt And Picnic

Border Bugs 2008

Nocturnal Ramblings

Trivia Contest

IABES Meeting

Cancelled Round Table Discussion

(Unfortunately, Wayne will not be coming to the Conference this year.)

USDA Regulations Affecting the American Arthropod Exhibit Industry

Evening At Calabasas

Workshops

Native Bees for Dummies...a How-to Guide

Small Wonders II: Developing Formal Programming For Early Childhood

Cancelled USDA ePermits: How to Navigate and Apply Online for a Permit for Regulated Organisms (Unfortunately, Wayne will not be coming to the Conference this year)

Silent Auction bidding ends

Banquet and music on the Sunset Deck

Round Table Discussion

Invertebrates in Education and Visitor Experiences

Behind the Scenes at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (ASDM)

SASI Open Board Meeting

Jim Melli of the San Diego Natural History Museum has designed the 2008 Conference logo of the dung beetle, printed on 100% cotton T-shirts. Women’s scoop neck shirts are available with advance orders. Production is based on orders received by July 1, 2008.

Whether you attend the Conference or not, order your T-shirts today!
All shirts are $17 postpaid.

The Conference Proceedings are published after the Conference and include submitted papers, a directory of all who attended, exhibited or sponsored the event, and candid photos of the group in action. Production is based on orders received by August 30. Whether you can attend the Conference or not, order your Proceedings today! Proceedings are $20 each, postage included (add $5.00 for international postage). One copy is free with a SASI Professional Membership.

SASI Professional Membership

SASI’s Professional Membership is designed especially for YOU! In addition to SASI's regular member benefits, you will receive:

• 10% Bottom-line Discount on Invertebrates in Education and Conservation Conference Registration and Events.
• Proceedings of the Invertebrates in Education and Conservation Conference. (Regular price $20)
• Professional Member’s listserv.
• Link to Your Web site.
• Directory of Professional Members on our Web site.
• Opportunities for greater involvement in the Invertebrates in Education and Conservation Conference.

You can join (or renew membership with) SASI as a Professional Member for $100 on the Registration Form and receive the 10% discount for this year’s Conference!

Other Activities During the Conference

SILENT AUCTION

Back by popular demand! TITAG will be coordinating a silent auction this year. Bring an invertebrate-related gift to put on the Auction table. Bidding will start Friday, August 3 and end Sunday, August 5 at the Banquet. Winning bids will be announced at the Banquet. Proceeds to benefit TITAG and SASI.

EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS

Last year our exhibit area held 11 exhibitors featuring live animals, butterfly farmers, exhibit technology, collecting equipment, and unique invertebrate gifts! This year we expect that many of the same vendors will return and hope to have new vendors with new and exciting inventory. We plan to list all confirmed exhibitors in July's registration confirmation materials so you can place special orders.

INFORMATION & JOB LISTINGS

Conference participants are encouraged to bring educational materials, organizational brochures, photo albums, and other free information to share with colleagues at the information exchange tables. An area will be dedicated to posting positions available, or your resume if you are looking for employment.

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Bring your favorite invertebrate photograph, proudest invertebrate moment, or other invertebrate happenings captured on film or digital media to display at the Conference. Submit up to seven photographs. There are two categories: Professional and Amateur. Print sizes can be as small as 5"x7” and as large as 8 1/2"x12”, but no larger. The Professional category will be awarded a First Prize. The Amateur category will be awarded First, Second, and Third Place Prizes. A judging ballot will be available in each participants registration materials. Winners will be announced at the Banquet. PLEASE HAND CARRY YOUR PHOTOS TO THE CONFERENCE OR MAIL THEM TO YOURSELF AT THE RESORT.