Fundraisers
IST Cookbook
Available Now Until Supplies Last - Sneak Peek Here
The first edition of the IST “Feasts & Flavors Collection of Recipes” Cookbook has been released. Filled with favorite recipes of Veterans, First-Responders, friends and supporters of IST are a reflection of who we are at IST. Because it takes a village to support each other, and no one can do it all alone. Some of the photos included are of IST teams and their rescue dogs. This cookbook is now available to the public for $20 each for purchase. Please contact sonya@ibisempertraining.org to order yours before supplies run out.
Changing Lives Trivia Night
March 28th from 7pm - 9pm - Hill Creek Tavern - 3925 NY-2, Troy, NY
Please join us for the Changing Lives Trivia Night fundraiser at the Hill Creek Tavern in Troy on March 28th, 2024. Come early to pick your table, grab dinner and get ready for a great time! Individuals welcome at $20 per person and teams of 5-6 people are $100. Sign up at ibisempertraining@gmail.com with a fun team name. Pay at the door with PayPal, Venmo, credit card or cash and win team prizes.
PTS AWARENESS RIDE
August 3rd KSU at 12pm - Brunswick Harley-Davidson
Please join us for our 4th annual PTS & Service Dog Awareness motorcycle ride at Brunswick Harley Davidson. You will be able to enjoy vendors, entertainment and we will have lunch and raffles at our end destination. You will support a Veterans & First Responders program that improves the lives of humans, as well as shelter dogs. Our Vendors are either Veteran owned businesses, benefitting Veterans or dogs. Ride and or stop by backing a worthy cause that supports your local community. Thank you.
Register HereOutreach Events
Veterans’ Service2Success Resource and Job Fair
April 27th from 9am to 3pm - Hudson Valley Community College, Siek Campus Center - Troy
We will be a vendor at this event. The McNulty Veteran Business Center, the area’s preeminent Veteran entrepreneurship resource is partnering with the Rensselaer County Veterans Resource & Outreach Center at HVCC, Albany County, and Schenectady County Veterans Peer to Peer Program to offer the Veterans’ Service2Success Resource and Job Fair.
Suicide Awareness Ride
May 4th - KSU at 12pm - American Legion - Hudson Falls
Crazytrain RC has invited us back for the 4th year as a vendor at their Suicide Awareness Ride. We are grateful to attend and hope to see you there. If you ride, join in and support Suicide Awareness and Suicide Prevention.
Military Health Awareness Night
May 28th - Joseph L. Bruno Stadium - Troy
Please join us and the many fans of baseball for a night of baseball that is dedicated to our Military Health Awareness. Meet fellow members of the Military, Veterans and enjoy Vendors supporting the cause at the Joseph L. Bruno Stadium.
An Adirondack Woofstock!
June 8th - 9th - Chestertown, NY
Get out your Tie-Dye and let’s travel back to 1969 at An Adirondack Woof Stock… “A Weekend of Peace, Paws & Music” It’ll be the best day of your dog’s life!
Military/Veteran Appreciation Night
June 13th - 6:30pm - Joseph L. Bruno Stadium - Troy
Please join IST and show your appreciation to our active Military and local Veterans at the Joe Stadium for a fun night of baseball. This is a family friendly event and IST will be a vendor at this event.
Curtis Lumber's PetAPalooza
June 15th - 10am to 3pm - Curtis Lumber - 885 NY-67, Ballston Spa
Please join us for a fun family Saturday in Ballston Spa for a One-Day Shelter/Rescue Pet Adoption and everything animal related Day In Upstate, NY! This is the 14th year of pet adoptions and we will look forward to greeting you there.
Continuing Education
National Service Dog for Veterans Conference
July 15th - 17th - St. Louis, MO
The 2024 National Service Dog for Veterans Conference consists of two full days of conference formatting for administrative, veterans, mental health & dog training tracks and a half day roundtable training session.
Healthy Dog Expo
April 11th - 13th, 2025 - 8am to 3pm - Marriott Hotel, 189 Wolf Road, Albany
A weekend dedicated to your naturally healthy dog. An outstanding event with world-class speakers on the cutting edge of holistic dog care…your dog will thank you for attending!