Summer sure is ticking right along. I saw a meme on Facebook recently that said…
4
th
of July is over, time to get your back to school supplies & Halloween costumes & Thanksgiving menu & Christmas present shopping done now because it’s basically 2020…Happy New Year!
It was nice to know I wasn’t alone in feeling time disappearing too quickly.
Speaking of time, do you have any extra C.A.R.E. can borrow? As you know C.A.R.E. is run primarily on volunteers and we always need volunteers. Here are a few areas we could use some help with:
- Seek election for a seat on the board, it’s time we start grooming some new C.A.R.E. representatives for the next generation. Start as a Vice President and move your way up to an executive position of Secretary, Treasurer or President…it’s a very rewarding gig! It seems like just yesterday I got elected as your President yet I’m nearly halfway through the term limit allowed…that is, if I’m able to serve a full nine years through 2024 (3- three-year terms).
- Participate on a committee, maybe you can’t dedicate the time necessary to take a seat on the board but maybe you could get involved on a smaller scale and still make a difference.
- Be a contributor to QuickConnects (monthly newsletter) or Connections Magazine (annual publication). Share your knowledge or expertise on your favorite industry topic, we’re always open to suggestions and input.
Ponder this, the By-laws allow up to nine board members and since I’ve been President, we’ve had an average of seven. Mainly due to lack of volunteers. With jobs becoming more demanding, not only is it getting tougher to find volunteers, but those of us that currently volunteer as a board member are similarly finding less time too. Honestly, I feel like we need to double the number for each seat (and committee list of volunteers) to accomplish all that C.A.R.E. needs and deserves. I know that’s a dream; because if we can’t get nine solid volunteers, we would struggle even more to find 18+! Our board and volunteers work hard for the association but my point here is…we need volunteers to be more effective on a larger scale!
Think about it and feel free to reach out if you want to discuss becoming a volunteer in any capacity. I hope everyone’s business is thriving and please…stay cool and enjoy the remainder of summer!
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C.A.R.E. MEMBER, DAVE HEINE,
TIMESHARE ESCROW AND TITLE, LLC,
CO-AUTHORS "ALLIE'S LAW"
TO STOP THE VIOLENT CYCLE
OF ANIMAL ABUSE
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C.A.R.E. members that were able to attend C.A.R.E.'s 68th conference in Indianapolis, had the pleasure of attending Dave Heine's panel discussion: Traveling with Animals...Service Versus Emotional Support. In-depth Information shared in that panel discussion will be included in the upcoming edition of
Connections
magazine. However, since the conference in May, Dave has been busy co-authoring "Allie's Law",
a general Animal Cruelty statute that provides guidelines on when a veterinarian or a member of a veterinary medical facility is required to report visible signs of animal cruelty to law enforcement or animal control.
Allie's story began when after being in labor for 24 hours with her third litter of puppies before the age of three, her owner dropped his/her abused dog off at the hospital with no money to pay for a an emergency C-section. Allie was surrendered to the animal hospital where she had five puppies.
There were no notes in the medical record of the puppies she birthed other than to say five live puppies were delivered, and the timeline of the procedures seem to have been altered. According to an office manager/vet tech, the abusive breeder had demanded he/she be given the puppies when she had them, leaving Allie behind to suffer postpartum depression from losing her five puppies only to be sold off for a $400.00 bounty on Craigslist by the office manager/vet tech that had her for nine months after surgery.
Dave and his wife purchased Allie and immediately and put her into the rescue program. Upon her rescue, Allie was diagnosed with heart worms. Dave and his wife got her through the treatment with the best of care that a dog could ask for, including a cardiologist and several primary care specialists. They adopted her for her 4th
birthday, though they knew from the first day they met Allie that she had found her forever home
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Allie, had suffered at the hands of her human caretakers. They left scars on her face, ears and legs, trauma to the head resulting in muscle loss and nerve damage on the left side of her face. The horrific circumstances that she suffered through had been recognized as a situation of abuse by a veterinarian in the past, yet no authority was notified. Until she was rescued from her abusers no one spoke for her.
Allie is now on several missions. One is learning her task work to be a service dog for her mom, the other is she is fighting to have a law introduced in Florida and after that in other states that sets guidelines on when a veterinarian must report animal abuse. The vet that the breeder used, knew about her and six others in the house and turned his back, thus prompting Dave and Dr. Nanette Wagner, DVM to co-author Allie’s Law.
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Current Florida legislation does NOT require a veterinarian to file a report with local law enforcement or animal control when they see clear signs of animal mistreatment. The 2019 legislation, HB7125, passed by both chambers of the legislature and signed by the Governor only suggests that a veterinarian
may
report animal abuse. HB7125 actually fixes the Veterinary Practice Act which required an owner’s consent (potentially the abuser) to release medical records to law enforcement during an animal abuse investigation, so that it is no longer required when it pertains to dogs and cats. Allie’s Law would change the “may report” and establish a guideline when it is necessary to report abuse, when in the Veterinarians professional opinion visible signs of abuse exist.
The second part of the bill would declare it a criminal act for a veterinary professional to intentionally alter or change the medical records of an animal to hide the abuse. Allie’s rescue story speaks to the importance of including this provision.
Dave's kind-heartedness and generosity will surely make a difference to many defenseless animals. Currently, Allie’s Law has over 8500 followers on
Facebook
and the page has only been up since May 3rd. Their
petition on Change.Org
already has in excess of 5600 signers, all since the middle of May.
READ MORE
about Allie's Law.
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2019 VO-CON '19 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPE
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The Canadian Vacation Ownership Association’s annual conference, VO-CON has recently opened up registration for its 2019 conference which will be held at the F
airmont Chateau Whistler Resort in Whistler, British Columbia September 23-25.
https://www.vocon.ca/
As the only association in Canada dedicated to representing the vacation ownership industry,
VO-Con has solidified itself as a must-attend conference for industry professionals looking to gain insight, knowledge, and potential business leads through educational seminars and networking opportunities. 95-percent of attendees surveyed rated 2018 VO-Con’s networking opportunities “good or excellent”, 100-percent stated that they met new people, and 76-percent of attendees acknowledged that they had found potential new business leads that could be worth in excess of $6 million dollars. Known for its laid-back atmosphere that encourages networking, 96.7-percent of attendees who were surveyed enjoyed the conference’s concept of blending business with pleasure in a setting that doesn’t require formal attire.
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As the new President and CEO of CVOA, I am thrilled with the engagement, commitment and opportunities for the Canadian Vacation Ownership Industry. The health and growth potential of the Canadian Industry is significant. The Canadian Federal Tourism Strategy supports experience driven development and growing partnerships. Our Canadian and International partners, members and Industry experts are highly engaged and supportive of CVOA, and I am thrilled to be hosting so many this year at our annual conference.” Stated Ingrid Jarrett, the President and CEO of CVOA.
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The 2019 VO-Con
agenda includes a wide range of panel discussions, informational sessions, and casual networking activities. Intermixed with the sessions and business at hand will be authentic Canadian fun. This year, guests can hit the links and participate in a golf tournament at the immaculate Chateau Whistler Golf Club on Sept 22nd, enjoy a themed Canadian food and wine event, and gain insight from financial coach, David Lund; VO-Con 2019’s keynote speaker as well as Adrian Garrett, USA & Canada Account Executive with DAE the awards Luncheon keynote speaker.
Formed in 1980 as CRDA, The Canadian Vacation Ownership Association is a membership based organization for leaders in the resort and timeshare industry. The CVOA takes pride in its active members who represent the highest ethical standards possible when it comes to vacation ownership. The association has seen significant membership growth over the last couple of years and looks forward to continuing to attract new members to its annual event.
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ABOUT THE CANADIAN VACATION OWNERSHIP ASSOCIATION:
CVOA is Canada’s only association dedicated to representing the interests of the vacation ownership and resort development industries. Since its founding 1980 (originally as CRDA), the organization has become Canada’s preeminent industry association representing all forms of vacation ownership. CVOA membership is a community of active industry leaders committed to promoting and maintaining a high standard of ethical conduct within the Canadian vacation ownership industry, creating B-2-B and networking opportunities between Members, and educating consumers as to the benefits of vacation ownership. Information about content, registration and sponsorship opportunities can be found on the event website
www.VOCon.ca.
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TWENTY-FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT PHILADELPHIA
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Philadelphia is home to the Liberty Bell, the Declaration of Independence, and Philly cheesesteaks. But there’s more than that going on in the City of Brotherly Love.
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1. Philly is a city of firsts. On top of hosting America’s first birthday, it also started up the country’s first daily newspaper—The Philadelphia Packet and Daily Advertiser—in 1784.
2. The city is home to
America's first zoo.
3. It’s also home to the
first hospital
.
4. And, naturally, the
first medical school
!
5. Philadelphia is actually renowned for its medical sector.
One out of every six doctors in the U.S. is trained in Philly.
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6.
One of the first businesses in Philly? Beer. William Frampton’s brewery started up in 1683.
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7. Move over, England. The Walnut Street Theater is actually the
oldest continually running theater in the English-speaking world.
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8. It was
originally owned by Edwin Booth—you might know him as John Wilkes Booth’s brother.
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9. Philly boasts
more Impressionist paintings than any other city outside Paris.
10. Art is a big deal in Philadelphia as it boasts over 2000 outdoor murals, it’s been called the “
mural capital of the U.S.”
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11.For the U.S. bicentennial, the city planted a “moon tree.” (That is, a tree grown from a seed taken on the Apollo 14 mission.)
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12. Philly became home to the
first general purpose computer
in 1946.
13. The computer weighed
27 tons
!
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14. Foodies may have heard of Philly's famous
Wing Bowl
, an eating contest held on Super Bowl weekend that drew crowds as large as 20,000 people. The last Wing bowl was held in 2018.
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15. In 1943, Phillies owner Robert Carpenter attempted to rename the team the
Blue Jays.
The nickname obviously failed to catch on.
16.
Why are the Flyers called the Flyers
? Because Ed Snider’s wife simply thought the name sounded good.
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17. As for the Eagles, they’re actually named for the
Eagle that appeared on posters during the National Recovery Act,
which was part of FDR’s New Deal.
18. Before that, the city's home team was the Frankford Yellow Jackets.
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19.
In 1988, the Eagles helped make the world’s largest cheesesteak
. To no one’s surprise, it was the length of a football field.
20. In the beginning, the Philadelphia mint took several years to produce its first million coins.
21. Today, it can make that many in less than an hour.
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2. Philly’s Mütter Museum has a great collection of medical oddities, including
slides of Einstein’s brain, slices of a human face, and a book bound by human skin.
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23.Surprise! Neither Thomas Jefferson or John Adams signed the constitution - they were both out of town.
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24. Sorry, but
there’s no evidence that Philadelphia resident Betsy Ross stitched the first American flag.
25. T
he story was made up in 1870, some 100 years after the fact
. You can still visit her home in Philly’s Old City neighborhood, though!
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* Article reprinted from Mentalfloss.com
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PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY AND STAY LATE FOR
C.A.R.E.'S 68TH CONFERENCE
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WYNDHAM PHILADELPHIA HISTORIC DISTRICT
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
APRIL 4-7, 2020
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FOUNDING C.A.R.E. MEMBER COMPANIES
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In the June issue of QuickConnects, the story of "How C.A.R.E. Started" was shared. Although 35 years have passed, some of the founding members of C.A.R.E. are still proud C.A.R.E. members and are active in the organization.
Over the next few months, those founding companies will be profiled in the new "C.A.R.E. Founding Members Spotlight".
Congratulations and deep gratitude goes out to those founding members!
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Were you among the first C.A.R.E. conference attendees? We want to hear from you! Please contact
Bonnie Kosco
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WYNDHAM PHILADELPHIA HISTORIC DISTRICT
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
APRIL 4-7, 2020
REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 2020
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Three (3) Vice Presidents (for three-year terms) will be elected at C.A.R.E.'s 68th Conference in Philadelphia, PA. To be nominated:
1. You must be the Authorized Member Representative (voting party) of a C.A.R.E. General Member in good standing.
2. You must have passed the Accreditation Level One Test. (Test will be administered prior to Old/New Business on Monday.)
Submit your resume to Deb Sansom by September 6, 2019. For additional information regarding participation as a C.A.R.E. Board member, contact
Please consider becoming a nominee for a Board position in 2020 as this is a great opportunity to give back to C.A.R.E. and grow professionally. Your participation will help secure the future of C.A.R.E.!
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September 23-25, 2019
FAIRMONT CHATEAU WHISTLER
Whistler, BC, Canada
C.A.R.E. Members will receive a
20% Discount by using
PROMO CODE:
VOC1920
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C.A.R.E. Wants to Feature You!
Contact us
now to find out how your logo, linked to your site, can be right here!
Special Member Only Introductory Rates for 2019!
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