Spring 2019 | PATH INTL. REGION 1

PATH Intl. Region 1 Quarterly Newsletter

Registration Open for the Region 1 Conference

The Region 1 Conference will be held at UMASS Amherst April 27 & 28, 2019. The conference offers great networking opportunities with EAAT professional and covers a wide variety of topics and CEU’s. We are excited to have PATH Intl. CEO Kathy Alm presenting on Saturday and providing a PATH Intl. update during lunch on Saturday. Region 1 Awards will be presented at dinner. Online registration closes April 12 and is available here . A huge thanks to the Conference Task Force-Sarah Norris-Chair, Sarah Bronson, Leora Barry, and Nicole Jorgenson.

Register Now for the Preconference Sponsored by NESAR and UMASS

New England Special Activities Resources (NESAR) and UMASS Amherst are delighted to support PATH Intl. Region 1 members by co-sponsoring a pre-conference on April 26 from 3pm-7pm at The Hadley Farm, Hadley MA. Tickets may be purchased for either Survive & Thrive or Horse Speak at a discounted price of $50 for PATH Intl. members and Higher Ed Students/Faculty. Click here to register -

Horse Speak Description

Horse Speak is a practical system for “listening” and “talking” to horses in their language, instead of expecting them to comprehend ours. Horse Speak can be used by anyone who works with horses, whether riding instructor, colt starter, recreational rider, or avid competitor. It promises improved understanding of what a horse is telling you and provides simple replies you can use to tell him that you “hear” him, you “get it,” and you have ideas you want to share with him, too. Join Sharon Wilsie as she discusses and demonstrates the basic principles of Horse Speak as well as ideas and concepts that have been successful in the EAAT profession.

Survive and Thrive Description

In managing change, success comes from being strategic and intentional about choices. Join Executive Directors, Karen Kersting (UpReach) and Sarah Bronson (Riding To The Top), as they help you identify where your organization is in its development. Surviving and Thriving requires: · Assessing your programs and organization · Knowing where your organization is in the life stages of a nonprofit business · Understanding the seven fundamental variables of a nonprofit · Thoughtful planning · Budgeting · Sustainable Fundraising Enjoy time spent with peers as you examine where your organization is developmentally. Learn and share ideas and then, leave with the tools to lead your organization toward its next life stage!

NESAR Scholarships

New England Special Activities Resources (NESAR) is proud to financially support Region 1 members in their quest to become certified PATH Intl. instructors, to maintain their certification by attending continuing education programs and to expand their expertise in areas directly related to equine assisted activities. The scholarship program focuses on individuals who might not be able to attend educational programs without financial support and who have limited experience in their area of study and have difficulty accessing more experienced support. Scholarship Amounts and Criteria Scholarship amounts are approved by the Scholarship Committee and are capped at 50% of tuition costs or $300, whichever is less. Only tuition costs are eligible for scholarship. Housing or travel expenses are not considered. The criteria for approving a scholarship application includes the financial need, the experience level of the applicant and the relevance of the educational program to equine assisted activities such as therapeutic riding, driving, vaulting and horsemanship. Help support the NESAR Scholarship program by donation an item to the Silent Auction that will be held at the Region 1 Conference on Saturday!

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Stay Connected  Kristen McGraw , Region Rep Jeanna Pellino , CT Sarah Bronson , ME Sarah Norris , MA Lorna Young , NH Stephanie Trafka , RI, NB, NF, NS, PE, PQ Sue Miller , VT  Join the Region 1 Social Media Sites:  Region 1 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1472283369670508/?ref=bookmarks Yahoo List Serve:  https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/PATHIntl-Region1/info Subscribe to Yahoo List Serve:  pathintl-region1-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Communication Connections on PATH Intl. Website Link: https://www.pathintl.org/path-intl-membership/my-community Once at this point, you will fill in your information and then look for the Region One Page

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