Pre-Conference TITAG Meeting

Bugs in Bondage Mixer

Full Day Field Trips

Border Bugs 2012

Big Bugs - Because Size Matters

Catalina Mountains from Bottom to Top

Arizona’s Late Season Butterflies and Lesser Insects

Welcoming Remarks and Reception

Silent Auction bidding begins

Workshops

What Do You Want To Know? Ask A BUG!

Organizing & Executing a Successful Arthropod Expo

Afternoon Field Trip

11th Annual Family Bug Hunt And Picnic

Insect Trivia Contest

Round Table Discussions

USDA Round Table
Captive Management and Husbandry Roundtable

Afternoon Field Trip

Catalina State Park

Evening Picnic and Light Sheets at Catalina State Park

Workshops

Monster Bug Workshop: Build a Durable Giant Bug Model

Close Encounters: Meeting your Institutional Mission with Program Arthropods

Round Table Discussion

Invertebrates in Education and Guest Experiences Roundtable

Silent Auction bidding ends

Banquet and Dancing

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

Sonoran Arthropod Studies Institute (SASI) Open House

Jim Melli, San Diego Natural history Museum, is designing this years t-shirt, printed on 100% cotton T-shirts.

Production is based on orders received by July 1, 2012. Whether you attend the Conference or not, order your T-shirts today!

All shirts are $17

The Conference Proceedings will be available on CD only. (We're cutting costs and saving paper.)

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 $10.00 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 Thursday, August 28 and end Saturday, August 30 at the Banquet. Proceeds will 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. Print sizes can be as small as 5"x7” and as large as 8 1/2"x12”, but no larger. Winners will be announced at the Banquet. PLEASE HAND CARRY YOUR PHOTOS TO THE CONFERENCE OR MAIL THEM TO YOURSELF AT THE RESORT.