2008 NCAB AWARDS Durbin Award Trainer Award Pierson Award Outstanding Clinical Veterinarian Award Criteria for honorariums NCAB Awards Application NCAB AALAS Feedback Survey NCAB AALAS is conducting a feedback survey for those who work with laboratory animals. This survey is being sent to vendors, institutional members, animal caretakers, veterinarians and others in our professional field. As we would like as much feedback as possible, please distribute this survey to appropriate staff within your organization. The survey consists of 20 questions. Feedback may be confidential, or respondents may choose to disclose their name. The deadline for completion of this survey is Friday, February 29. This survey is being conducted to ensure that we are providing the highest quality and types of educational programs you need to carry out your essential role in this field. Thank you for taking your time to complete this survey and for your honest feedback as we strive to improve upon our delivery of programs/topics. Scott Green President, NCAB AALAS Got a Great Tip for Other Technicians... Submit it for Publication in Tech Talk! Submitted by Jose Chinchilla, AALAS CTAD Committee member Technicians! Do you have a tip, a comment, or a thought that belongs in print? Tech Talk offers mentoring if you have never written for publication. We want to make it easier for you to share your knowledge with others in our field. In addition, you get a very nice perk of 4 CEUs per published item applicable towards your Registry credits. Call, write, or e-mail John Farrar (john.farrar@aalas.org ) for additional information. Don't put this one off until later!  Haven't you waited long enough?  For more info go to: Tech Talk Guidelines Introduction Organized in 1961, the National Capital Area Branch (NCAB) of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science is the local affiliate of the AALAS. NCAB has grown into a major educational organization promoting improvements in the humane care and use of laboratory animals and the advancement of laboratory animal science.  The NCAB serves the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Objectives of NCAB Sponsor training courses, workshops and seminars Promote exchange of information between persons working in the field of laboratory animal care. Promote improvements in the humane care and use of laboratory animals. Recognize outstanding persons in the field of laboratory animal science. Provide current information on laboratory animal science to interested members of the general public, news media, or governmental organizations. Support other nonprofit organizations with similar goals. Meetings/Activities The NCAB holds monthly meetings featuring speakers drawn from both the membership and community at large.  The presentations span a wide array of laboratory animal subjects, in addition to contemporary issues influencing the personal and professional pursuits of NCAB members.  Prior to the evening's program presentation, there is a business meeting and social hour.  Branch committees report progress with new initiatives and announce upcoming membership activities.  Meetings are open to both members and guests. Education Opportunities The NCAB offers many different education seminars and courses.  These opportunities are intended to challenge all different skill and knowledge levels.  Information concerning ALAT, LAT, LATG, and the AALAS registry program can be found here. Information regarding the NCAB LATG Review Course will be posted by May 30th.  If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Horner at cindy.horner@bioreliance.com or 301-610-2608.

Future Meeting Dates May 30, 2008 June 12, 2008 October 9, 2008 November 21, 2008 December 11, 2008 Picnic at UHSUS Meeting Meeting NCAB Banquet Meeting NCAB/AALAS Picnic Please join NCAB AALAS in celebrating the coming of summer with their annual NCAB Picnic. The picnic will be held Friday, May 30, at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) picnic pavilion on the National Naval Medical Center campus, right across the street from NIH in Bethesda, MD. Flyer Seminar - Save the Date Sept. 17-18, 2008 NCAB/AALAS Technician Award Presented by: Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) Application 5th Annual Lab Products Animal Technician Award Application CERTIFIED MANAGER PROGRAM Management Skills I: Foundations of Management September 15th and 16th, 2008 Turf Valley Resort – Ellicott City, MD Instructor: Cammie Symonowicz This course will be held 2 days prior to the National Capital Area Branch of AALAS Meeting at the same location. CM Course Contact Person: Christie Hart Please click here for additional information about the program and to register... NCAB AALAS Feedback Survey Take the Survey LAMA Membership Application (PDF) LAMA-ILAM Scholarship Application Application (DOC) LAWTE Membership Application (PDF) NCAB AALAS Colleagues and Friends Please join us for: Susan B. Komen National Race for the Cure 2008 5K Run/Fitness Walk Saturday June 7th Information (PDF) Get the latest newsletter online May/June 2008 Click the Newsletter Archives button above if you missed a previous issue.

Contact Us  |   Forms  |    Industry Links