International Laboratory Animal Technician Week Jan. 29 – Feb. 4, 2012

Facilities around the world will celebrate International Laboratory Animal Technician Week January 29–February 4, 2012. We invite you to join us in taking the time to offer special recognition to those hardworking individuals at your institution. This year’s theme is “Technicians...The Backbone of Research."

Tech Week Items and Celebration Ideas

The Committee on Technician Awareness and Development (CTAD) has chosen the following items of recognition, which can be purchased through the AALAS bookstore. Please note that as of December 1, 2009, a minimum shipping charge applies to all orders, including free items.

2012 Tech Week Items and Celebration Ideas  
 

Technicians: The Backbone of Research poster
Display these eye-catching posters (11 x 17 inches) throughout your facility and in public areas to promote the 2012 Tech Week event. Click the image at right to download a PDF.
 

“Suggestions for Recognition of Technicians” document
Want to do something really special for your techs during Tech Week this time? Check out this list of ideas! Updated every year with suggestions from AALAS members around the world, this tool is perfect for sparking ideas of how to celebrate the event at your facility. Don’t plan your event without it!

AZAALAS Tech Week Certificate - specifically created for Arizona AALAS members

2012 Tech Week Logo

If you need the logo in a format not offered here, please email lisa.evans@aalas.org.

 

Items Available through the National AALAS Bookstore
 orders@aalas.org

2012 Tech Week Poster

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TECHNICIANS... The backbone of research poster (11" x 17") Celebrate Tech Week, January 29-February 4, 2012. Display this eye-catching poster throughout your facility and in public areas to promote the 2012 Tech Week Event. Member Price: FREE

ALAT Retractable Badge Holder

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The ALAT, LAT or LATG retractable badge-holder clips onto any type of clothing, making it easy to keep ID badges or key cards close at hand then working in the facitlity.   Member Price: $2.00

International Tech Week Button 2012

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TECHNICIANS... The backbone of research lapel button Celebrate International Tech Week, January 29-February 4, 2012. These bright, eye-catching rectangle buttons display this year's Tech Week logo and can easily be read from a distance. Technicians wearing these buttons will proudly make a statement to those around them about the quality of care they provide for animals every day. Give one to each technician on your staff! Quantities limited. Member Price: Free

Computer Monitor Calendar Strip 2012

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Celebrate Iternational Tech Week, January 29-February 4, 2012. Always have the day and month handy with these vertical, 1" x 10" polyvinyl strips. They attach to your computer monitor, locker, or other locations with an adhesive backing and are printed with the web link to the "technician" section on the AALAS website. Quantities limited.   Member Price: Free

4 in 1 Desk Ruler

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TECHNICIANS...The backbone of research 4-in-1 Desk Ruler Celebrate Tech Week, January 29-February 4, 2012. Paper clips, sticky notes, and a ruler all in one make this item handy and useful for every technician and manager in the animal facility. Quantities limited. Member Price: $1.00

Retractable Key Ring

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TECHNICIANS... The backbone of research Retractable Key Ring Celebrate Tech Week, January 29-February 4, 2012. Techs can easily keep up with their keys or badge with this handy retractable key ring. Quanitities limited.   Member Price: $2.00

Flip-Out Tool Key Light

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TECHNICIANS... The backbone of research Flip Out Tool-Key Chain-Light Celebrate Tech Week, January 29-February 4, 2012. This handy, multipurpose item can be used as a tool kit, key chain holder, and a flashlight. Quantities limited. Member Price: $3.00

 

Other Recognition Items

Show your technicians that you appreciate their dedication and willingness to expand their knowledge in laboratory animal science—order certification and registry pins for your certified technicians. Certification pins are 7/8” x 7/8”. Registry pins are 3/4” x 3/8”.

Certification Lapel Pins

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Wearing the Lapel Pin shows that an individual has earned AALAS technician certification. This pin makes an excellent gift to recognize this achievement. Member Price: $6.00

Certification Registry Lapel Pins

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Wearing the Certification Registry Lapel Pin shows that an individual has earned AALAS technician certification and is keeping up-to-date by maintaining CEUs for the AALAS Technician Certification Registry. This pin makes an excellent gift to recognize this achievement.   Member Price: $6.00

Cool celebration ideas!

“BAIT”—Branch Activities, Information, and Tips
A cool web page of tidbits for AALAS technicians and branch members. Includes presentations, articles, activities, and guidelines on personal and professional development, animal care and facilities, public outreach training, and branch meeting resources.

"Reach Out!” Public Outreach Materials
AALAS’ Reach Out! materials are perfect for planning a company-wide or community-based public outreach event during the 2008 Tech Week event. These downloadable materials offer motivation and encouragement for technicians interested in learning “how” to reach out to the public about the need for animals in biomedical research and provide the tools and resources needed to conduct successful public outreach sessions within their communities.

Other outreach materials:
AALAS Camp (4.25 mb)
 Public Outreach Downloads

AZAALAS will once again distribute calendar strips, tech week pins and certificates to Arizona Branch members.  Request your certificate of appreciation today Institutional Events are in the planning stages... UA -  - TBA ASU DACT - TBA NAU - TBA SenesTech - TBA St Joseph's Hospital - TBA Mayo Clinic - TBA Arizona Heart - TBA Banner Sun Health - TBA W.L. Gore & Associates - TBA

 

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