Calendar of Events

September 6-7, 2008
1st Annual FWCAS Sarasota Parrot Symposium
Sarasota, FL

Sally Blanchard and two other speakers will be in town for a 2 day symposium.
The evening of Saturday 9/6/08 will be "Mardi Gras Sarasota Style" - a fun evening of food, drink, games, prizes, and a silent auction - all to raise money for good avian causes!
Please spread the word for us by passing this e-mail/flyer on to anyone you know who may be interested.

Lynda Lewis, President and
Karen Bastis, Treasurer
Florida West Coast Avian Society Inc.
(including the FWCAS Parrot & Exotic Bird Rescue)
PO Box 18145 Sarasota, FL 34276
Phone: (941) 379-8334 Ext. 3
lynjupiter@comcast.net or
kbastis@yahoo.com or
rescue@fwacs.org
www.fwcas.org

September 27, 2008
6th Annual “Flying into Knowledge…” Seminar
Northern Illinois Parrot Society
Franklin Park, IL 

Visit www.nipsparrot.org to register!  All proceeds donated to avian research and conservation causes!
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008
Place: Centre at North Park
10040 Addison Street , Franklin Park , IL , 60131

Learn from these recognized experts:
(Each speaker will present two separate talks)
Sally Blanchard – Artist, Author & Behavior Consultant – The Laughing Parrot Gallery – Loveland , CO
Jean Pattison, “African Queen” – Author, Artist and Breeder of African Species – Lakeland , FL
Steven C. Latta, PhD – Assistant Director of Conservation and Field Research, National Aviary – Pittsburgh , PA
Peter S. Sakas, DVM – Niles Animal Hospital & Bird Medical Center - Niles , IL Master of Ceremonies

Registration fee (includes your choice of lunch and all lectures):
Before August 1st
NIPS Members: $60 per person
Non-members: $70 per person
After August 1st
All attendees: $80 per person

Have a group? Register 4 or more and save!
Group Rates: $60 per person through August 1st
$70 per person after August 1st
(Email Sheryl at seminar@nipsparrot.org or call 847-254-0591 to register. Payment for full group must be received together.)

Register by August 1st to be entered in our “early bird” drawing, with prizes worth over $100.

Visit http://www.nipsparrot.org/2008_seminar.htm for more information or to register. Use the downloadable form to pay with cash or check, or pay online with a credit card using PayPal. (You do not need a PayPal account to process your payment.)

Questions? Contact Sheryl at president@nipsparrot.org or 847-254-0591 (evenings.)

October 6, 2008
"Intro to Training with Positive Reinforcement" by Barbara Heidenreich
Rocky Mountain Society for Aviculture
Denver, CO

Feathered Frenzies going on at your home?
Then come join us for a Fun evening of Prizes and Learning!
The Rocky Mountain Society of Aviculture Presents Barbara Heidenreich
“Intro to Training with Positive Reinforcement”
October 6, 2008 at 7p.m. Denver, Colorado
Advanced Tickets $10, $15 at the Door
For further details www.rmsa-birds.org - 303-456-0068