Alberta Fish and Wildlife Division would like to invite you to Banff, Alberta for the 19^th Annual ANRET conference, June 6-9, 2004.  

In the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with lots to see and do!  

This year’s conference is being held at the Inns of Banff Hotel ($129.92 CDN/night – cost is per room).  Reservations must be confirmed before May 5, 2004 by one of the following ways:  Direct Dial: (403) 762-4581, Toll-Free: 1-800-661-1272 or Email: resrv@innsofbanff.com .  Please specify “ANRET member” when confirming rooms.  

Alberta Fish and Wildlife Division is pleased to continue the proud tradition of past ANRET conferences and look forward to seeing you in June 2004.

Should you have any questions, please contact Daniel Boyco at (780) 427-2372 or by email at Daniel.Boyco@gov.ab.ca

Agenda for ANRET Conference – June 6-9, Inns of Banff, Alberta
(Agenda Subject to Change)

Monday, June 7

1045 – 1145 hrs – Dealing with Hostility – Defensive Tactics Instructor Greg Kondas - This course is designed to enhance officer safety.  It has contributed to lives saved and the reduction of assaults and has shown to improve officer professionalism.

1300 – 1445 - Brian Willis – Harnessing The Power of the Mind and the Warrior Within:
It has been said that “The Mind of a true Warrior is what sets them apart from others in the midst of battle”. This insightful and thought provoking presentation will provide an understanding of how the mind works to process, store and retrieve information. Proven strategies will then be explored which will enhance any training program and allow officers to truly harness the power of their mind and the Warrior Spirit within each of them. - Part One

1530 - 1615 hrs - Brian Willis – Harnessing The Power of the Mind and the Warrior Within:  – Part Two

1900 hrs  - 2100 hrs – Trade Show in Hospitality Room

Tuesday, June 8

0830 – 1200 hrs – Business Meeting – presentation of reports/projects

1300 –1530 hrs – Dr. Keli Furman, PhD Psychologist, Trauma and Forensic Specialist - Optimal Performance Training for Officer Safety, Management of Critical Incidents, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Identification and Treatment Procedures.

1545-16-30 hrs – Defensive Tactics Instructor Alex Frank – Diversity Training

Wednesday, June 9

0830 – 1030 hrs – Assessment in Training: Adding Value to Learners and the Organization - Joanne Bowden (BC Conservation Officer Service) and Mark Lalonde (Police Academy, Justice Institute of BC).  This highly interactive two-hour workshop is designed to guide the ANRET group towards the creation, and possible adoption of a set of learning assessment standards and best practices within the natural resource enforcement community.  To help make this session a success, everyone is urged to bring samples of their current assessment instruments, policies, practices and procedures.

1100 – 1200 hrs – Richard Servetnyk - Alberta Fish and Wildlife Division - Surveillance Team Training

1300 – 1500 hrs - Stanley Slowik– Objective Pre-Employment Interviewing: Obtaining Accurate Information for Accurate Hiring Decisions – Dealing Effectively with Application Misrepresentation– Part One

1515 - 1630 hrs – Stanley Slowik - Objective Pre-Employment Interviewing: Obtaining Accurate Information for Accurate Hiring Decisions – Dealing Effectively With Applicant Misrepresentation – Part Two  

SPOUSE'S AGENDA - ANRET Conference June 6-9, 2004