AWAC Membership
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To become an AWAC Member:
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Basic Membership Includes:
Reduced pricing at our cutting-edge annual conference
Scholarship opportunities to attend local and national trainings
Member communications about Colorado animal welfare news
Unlimited job postings on our website
Unlimited training postings on our website
Benefits from our work in four strategic areas of operation
Strategic Partner Membership Includes:
$5,000 level– Basic membership benefits and two complimentary registrations that can be used for either Spring Training for ACOs or the annual Colorado Animal Welfare Conference.
$10,000 level– Basic membership benefits and four complimentary registrations that can be used for either Spring Training for ACOs or the annual Colorado Animal Welfare Conference.
$15,000 level – Basic membership benefits and six complimentary registrations that can be used for either Spring Training for ACOs or the annual Colorado Animal Welfare Conference.
All strategic partners are acknowledge in the published fall conference program, the AWAC annual report, and at the annual fall membership meeting.
ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO
Member Agreement
As members of AWAC we:
- Communicate respectfully and directly
- Comply with applicable laws, rules and ordinances
- Participate in our communities and coalitions
- Refuse to use the term “kill” to describe agencies and their process of thoughtful euthanasia
- Live, every day, AWAC shared values
Our Shared Values
The Five Freedoms
We believe animals have the right to freedom from hunger or thirst; freedom from discomfort; freedom from pain, injury or disease; freedom to express normal behaviors; and freedom from fear and distress.
Compassion
We feel deep empathy for animals and people who are suffering.
Collaboration
We believe working together increases our collective achievements for animals and our communities.
Quality Of Life
We are committed to the health and safety of pets and people in our communities.
Education
We are responsible for continuously seeking and sharing knowledge and resources.
Integrity
We hold ourselves accountable to our partners and community through transparency.