proudly presents its

6th Annual “Flying into Knowledge…” Seminar

 Join us for this exciting opportunity to learn from aviculture experts!

 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 – Loveland, CO

“The World through Your Parrot’s Eyes”

“Sex and the Single Parrot”

 Jean Pattison, “African Queen” – Author, Artist and Breeder of African Species – Lakeland, FL

"Babies: The Hows', Whys, and Why Nots….From Babies to Precious Pets"

"Bill of Rights: Bird Style"

 Steven C. Latta, PhD – Assistant Director of Conservation and Field Research, National Aviary – Pittsburgh, PA

“Confronting the Parrot Trade: Conservation of the Hispaniolan Parrot (Amazona ventralis)”

“The Birds of Hispaniola: Their Ecology and Conservation”

 Peter S. Sakas, DVM – Niles Animal Hospital & Bird Medical Center -Niles, IL  Master of Ceremonies 

          Topic to be determined

 Registration fee (includes your choice of lunch and all lectures):

Before August 1^st

NIPS Members: $60 per person

Non-members:  $70 per person

After August 1^st

All attendees: $80 per person

Have a group? Register 4 or more and save!

Group Rates: $60 per person through August 1^st

                      $70 per person after August 1^st

(Email Sheryl at seminar@nipsparrot.org or call 847-254-0591 to register. Payment for full group must be received together.) 

Register by August 1^st 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.)  

Want materials from the speakers for future reference? Purchase a Proceedings Book, containing articles from all seminar speakers. Advance copies are only $10 each and can be picked up at the seminar. Purchase the Proceedings at the seminar for $15 (while supplies last).

 Participate in our giant fundraising raffle and purchase cages, toys, food, pictures, jewelry and much more from select vendors.

 All proceeds from the seminar are donated to avian research and conservation causes!

 Past seminars have generated over $18,000 in donations to avian causes including Dr. Branson Ritchie, Dr. Keven Flammer, Puerto Rican Parrot Recovery Project, American Federation of Aviculture, The Gabriel Foundation, Tambopata Macaw Project, Project Bird Watch/Indonesian Parrot Project, Hispaniolan Parrot Project and many more.

 Traveling from out of town? NIPS has secured special group rates at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel. Complimentary shuttle included.  

 Can’t attend? Consider purchasing a Proceedings Book, placing an ad in our program guide, donating an item for our raffle table, or becoming a sponsor.

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

Please join us for this unique chance to learn more about your feathered companions, and help avian research and conservation efforts worldwide.

 Sheryl Robinson

President / Seminar Coordinator

Northern Illinois Parrot Society

president@nipsparrot.org

847-254-0591 (cell)

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