Bay Area AAZK

Our Art Gallery Fundraiser is TODAY at Oakland Zoo @ 7pm! We can’t wait to see you there!

We are also accepting officer nominations at this time. Please email us your nominations or let us know in person. We will need to know the nominee’s name and position you would like them to run for. Make sure they accept the nomination also! Here are the officer positions that are available:

President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Liaison
Public Relations Officer

Please see our About Us page for officer duty descriptions. We need all officer nominations in by Saturday, November 15th. There will be a week-long anonymous survey for voting and the winners will be announced Saturday, November 22nd at our Mini Conference.

Hello everyone,

For nearly 2 years it has been my honor determining the future and direction of the Bay Area Chapter for the American Association of Zoo Keepers with an incredible team of officers.  Today I am writing to you because I will be resigning from my position as President.  My last day as President will be October 25^th. I will be continuing my path in Washington D.C. as an Animal Keeper at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.

 I am forever grateful for all that you have done to contribute to our chapter’s success in improving our professional growth, care of captive wildlife and protecting their wild counterparts.  I have truly enjoyed meeting all of you over the years at our events and fundraisers.  The officers I have been so blessed to work with have been rock stars in making overwhelming projects and events come to fruition seamlessly.  I have no doubt that this chapter will continue to thrive and grow.

 My last BAAAZK event will be the Art Gallery Fundraiser October 25^th.  There are really no words to describe the impact you have all had on me.  From the bottom of my heart, thank you for letting me serve you.

Sincerely,

 Rachael Rufino