Fwcas Weekend Parrot Symposium-Lido Beach, Sarasota, FL 9/6 & 9/7

07-12-2008, 10:45 AM

Hi all- Finally, all the arrangements have been made and I can post it here ! FWCAS was able to book Sally Blanchard for the weekend of 9/6 & 9/7 to be our keynote presenter at a Parrot Conference that will also include Dr. Teresa Lightfood, DVM, ABVP and ROBIN SHEWOKIS. More about them below but here are some of the other details! LIMITED TO THE FIRST 200 PEOPLE
(PM me if you decide to attend and I may have another special more private offer for you!)

SAT. & SUN., SEPTEMBER 6 & 7, 2008 AT
THE HELMSLEY SANDCASTLE , LIDO BEACH, SARASOTA, FL
Sarasota Hotels - The Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel - Hotels in Sarasota, FL for photos
Special Hotel Rates-$89/night plus tax/

Limited to 200 Symposium Attendees

ps. The hotel will honor the rate 3 days out on either side-so make a family vacation of it or share rooms! (Normal rates are $161-239/night!)

For the Full Conference Schedule and Details:
http://www.klhinc.com/Files/Symposium%20Public.doc

For Conference cost and Registration:
http://www.klhinc.com/Files/Symposiu...ion%20Form.doc

ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE FWCAS RESCUE!

Here is more about the speakers!

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: SALLY BLANCHARD

One of the most recognizable names among ‘bird people,’ Sally Blanchard is well known for her theories on companion parrot behavior. She has studied and worked with birds for over 35 years. Having been a bird sculptor for over twenty years, Sally is an avid bird watcher. Instead of just checking birds off of a life list as she saw new species, she became fascinated with what they did and most of all, trying to figure out why they did it. She started a lifelong collection of bird books, which now numbers over 2,500. For further info: Companion Parrot Home

ALSO FEATURING: TERESA LIGHTFOOT, DVM

Dr. Lightfoot received her DVM from the University of Missouri in 1980. She completed an externship at the St. Louis Zoo, and has been practicing in Florida since 1980. Dr. Lightfoot is a Charter Member of the ABVP - Avian specialty and is currently Regent for this specialty. She has served as the staff veterinarian for the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary since 1987. Dr. Lightfoot served on the Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine from 1995 to 1999, and served as Chair from 1997-1999. She has authored over 100 articles on avian and exotic species and is an editor for the upcoming Avian Compendium Text and the European-based Exotic Pet Medicine Text. She is an editor of the Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery and a reviewer for Seminars in Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine and Exotic DVM. She lectures frequently on avian and exotic medicine and surgery both nationally and internationally. Dr. Lightfoot is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Association of Avian Veterinarians Gold Star Award in 1998, the Florida Veterinarian of the Year award for 2000 and the 2001 Exotic Veterinarian of the Year awarded to her by the International Conference on Exotic. Dr. Lightfoot will be speaking on Psittacine Congenital and Nutritional Geriatric Conditions, Pediatric Conditions and Emergencies and ,also, new research highlights.

AND ROBIN SHEWOKIS

Robin Shewokis is the owner of The Leather Elves, a company that designs and manufactures enrichment devices for animals in captivity. In 2000 The Leather Elves began working with zoos internationally to enhance the level of enrichment provided. Since then Robin has consulted at zoos in the US, Canada and Holland and has distributed enrichment products worldwide. In the companion parrot community Robin has spoken at numerous parrot clubs, providing a workshop that helps companion bird owners create a stimulating environment for their pets. Robin also works to develop new enrichment products for companion parrots that will stimulate naturalistic behavior when presented. Robin has published articles on enrichment in national and international publications. She is the enrichment columnist for the Flyer, a quarterly publication of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators. Robin is a member of The American Association of Zookeepers and The International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators. Robin works closely with the AAZK enrichment committee as an advisor and is a member of the IAATE enrichment committee. At the 2006 AAZK conference Robin received a certificate of appreciation for her contributions to the field of enrichment with regard to management of captive exotics. For more info: Pet Life Radio - Robin Shewokis, host of Wings 'n Things

07-12-2008, 12:21 PM

I'm 98% certain I will be there.

07-12-2008, 06:49 PM

Great, Susan! Who else is coming to spend the weekend on the beach, hang out at the pool bar while you are at the poolside luau and get to spend the day inside in A/C listening and interacting with some great parrot experts!

07-15-2008, 07:02 AM

I kinda wanna go...

07-15-2008, 09:39 PM

Missi, You and Joe should totally be there! You would love these speakers and, of course, the beach and party! It will be so much fun!( Plus there is going to be a very special private event on Friday night that you might want to be part of also-some people might just want to be part of that one.......)

08-01-2008, 11:53 AM

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: SALLY BLANCHARD

One of the most recognizable names among ‘bird people,’ Sally Blanchard is well known for her theories on companion parrot behavior. She has studied and worked with birds for over 35 years. Having been a bird
sculptor for over twenty years, Sally is an avid bird watcher. Instead of
just checking birds off of a life list as she saw new species, she became
fascinated with what they did and most of all, trying to figure out why
they did it. She started a lifelong collection of bird books, which now numbers
over 2,500.

Convinced there was a need for indepth information about companion
parrot behavior and care, Sally Blanchard started her own publication
in 1991. Since then the Pet Bird Report (now the Companion Parrot
Quarterly), with its accurate, innovative,and entertaining articles has
steadily grown in size, reputation and number of subscribers. Although producing the Companion Parrot Quarterly takes the majority of
Sally's time, she is working on several books about specific parrot species
and parrot behavior. She also continues to present seminars throughout the United States and Europe, and has been invited to speak at all of the major North American avicultural conventions.
For further info:
Companion Parrot Home

ROBIN SHEWOKIS

Robin Shewokis is the owner of The Leather Elves, a company that designs and manufactures enrichment devices for animals in captivity. In 2000 The Leather Elves began working with zoos internationally to enhance the level of enrichment provided. Since then Robin has consulted at zoos in the US, Canada and Holland and has distributed enrichment products worldwide. In the companion parrot community Robin has spoken at numerous parrot clubs, providing a workshop that helps companion bird owners create a stimulating environment for their pets. Robin also works to develop new enrichment products for companion parrots that will stimulate naturalistic behavior when presented. Robin has published articles on enrichment in national and international publications. She is the enrichment columnist for the Flyer, a quarterly publication of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators.

Robin is a member of The American Association of Zookeepers. Robin Shewokis is the owner of The Leather Elves, a company that designs
and manufactures enrichment devices for animals in captivity. In 2000 The
Leather Elves began working with zoos internationally to enhance the level of
enrichment provided. Since then Robin has consulted at zoos in the US, Canada and Holland and has distributed enrichment products worldwide. In the
companion parrot community Robin has spoken at numerous parrot clubs, providing a workshop that helps compan and The International Association of
Avian Trainers and Educators. Robin works closely with the AAZK enrichment
committee as an advisor and is a member of the IAATE enrichment committee.
At the 2006 AAZK conference Robin received a certificate of appreciation
for her contributions to the field of enrichment with regard to management
of captive exotics.
For more info:
http://www.markiac.addr.com/PET_
LIFE_RADIO/robin_shewokis.html

TERESA LIGHTFOOT, DVM, ABVP

Dr. Lightfoot received her DVM from the University of Missouri in 1980. She completed an externship at the St. Louis Zoo, and has been practicing in Florida since 1980. Dr. Lightfoot is a Charter Member of the ABVP - Avian specialty and is currently Regent for this specialty. She has served as the staff veterinarian for the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary since 1987. Dr. Lightfoot served on the Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine from 1995 to 1999, and served as Chair from 1997-1999She has authored over 100 articles on avian and exotic species and is an editor for the upcoming Avian Compendium Text and the European-based Exotic Pet Medicine Text. She is an editor of the Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery and a reviewer for Seminars in Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine and Exotic DVM. She lectures frequently on avian and exotic medicine and surgery both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Lightfoot is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Association of Avian Veterinarians Gold Star Award in 1998, the Florida Veterinarian of the Year award for 2000 and the 2001 Exotic Veterinarian of the Year awarded to her by the International Conference on Exotic. Dr. Lightfoot will be speaking on Psittacine Congenital and Nutritional Geriatric Conditions, Pediatric Conditions and Emergencies and ,also, new research highlights.

Dr. Lightfoot received her DVM from the University of Missouri in 1980. She
completed an externship at the St. Louis Zoo, and has been practicing in
Florida since 1980. Dr. Lightfoot is a Charter Member of the ABVP - Avian
specialty and is currently Regent for this specialty. She has served as the
staff veterinarian for the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary since 1987. Dr.Lightfoot served on the Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine from 1995 to 1999, and served as Chair from 1997-1999.

The 1st Annual Florida West Coast Avian Society Inc.’s
SARASOTA PARROT SYMPOSIUM
SAT. & SUN., SEPTEMER 6TH & 7TH, 2008

SYMPOSIUM AGENDA:
Saturday 8:00am-11:45pm: Robin Shewokis Saturday 1:15pm-5:00pm: Sally Blanchard
Sunday 8:00am-11:45pm: Teresa Lightfoot DVM Sunday 1:15pm-5:00pm: Sally Blanchard
Symposium cost is $65 per person. Limited to the first 200 registrants.

MARDI GRAS PARTY:

For symposium attendees, cost is $25 per person. For non-attendees, cost is $30 per person.
Limited to the first 150 registrants. Party starts at 6:00pm and ends at 10:00pm, but the lounge bar is open until midnight for those who want to keep partying!:sunglasses:
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ACCOMODATIONS:
If you’re driving from a distance, or just want to spend the night at a resort on the beach, call the Helmsley Sandcastle directly,
Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm, at 800-225-2181 to make your reservations. If you reserve a room before
8/7/08 and mention the Florida West Coast Avian Society, you will get a drastically reduced rate of $89 + tax per night for
any night during the period of 9/3-9/9/08. Don’t drink & drive – stay at the hotel! Visit Sarasota Hotels - The Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel - Hotels in Sarasota, FL to see
their private beach on the Gulf of Mexico & much more!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

NAME(S): __________________________________________________ ______________________________
ADDRESS: __________________________________________________ _____________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: __________________________________________________ _______________________
PHONE: ______________________________ WORK/CELL: _____________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________________ _____________________
√ QTY EVENT
X _____ $65 for Symposium Registration
X _____ $25 for Symposium Attendee Mardi Gras Party
X _____ $30 for Non-Attendee Mardi Gras Party NAME: __________________________
(if not already provided above)
$ _________ Total enclosed via Check or Cashier’s Check - mail to: FWCAS Inc, PO Box 18145, Sarasota, FL 34276. Please
make checks payable to “FWCAS Inc.”
$ _________ Total remitted via Paypal (name must match Registrant’s name above) - visit The Florida West Coast Avian Society, Inc., click on the
“Birds Available for Adoption” button, then CLICK THE MAKE A DONATION BUTTON at the bottom of the page.
Mail registration form to address above or fax it to 941-379-4136.
E-mail info@fwcas.org or bird_alert@comcast.net OR call 941-379-8334 x3 or 941-302-3258 for questions. Expect confirmation
via e-mail or telephone. The Florida West Coast Avian Society Inc is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
The Florida West Coast Avian Society
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
(Check one box on each line)
__________ Single (one vote) $ 20.00 __________ Family (two votes) $ 25.00
___________ New __________ Renewal (Jan-Dec 2006)
__________ Pet Bird Owner __________ Breeder
Name(s)___________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________________________
Address:__________________________________________ ________________________________________City______ ___________________________________State__________ ________Zip____________________
Home phone_____________________________________________ _________ Work Phone __________________________________________ E-mail address__________________________________________
Other Club Affiliations______________________________________ __________________________
Types of Birds Owned_____________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ _______________
Referred by________________________________________________ __________________________ Date______________________________________________ ____________________________________________
MAIL APPLICATION AND CHECK TO: FWCAS, PO BOX 18145, SARASOTA, FL 34276

The Florida West Coast Avian Society
(a 501 C 3 non-profit organization promoting
education about aviculture)

The Florida West Coast Avian Society, Inc.

08-01-2008, 03:19 PM

I really wanted to go Ginni, I just can't afford it right now.

08-01-2008, 09:02 PM

There are a lot of people in a 50 mile radius who are driving in both day or just staying over Sat. night, if they want to go to the party and not drive home. Unfortunately, we haven't gotten any scholarship donations in yet but we are working on for some vet tech students and others. If you pay online, you can always put it on a credit card also.

08-18-2008, 03:57 PM

OK, so you might not want to come to Sarasota this week because Fay is visiting but NEXT month, we are having the first SARASOTA PARROT SYMPOSIUM that has been held in years! and it is going to be fun and educational! Check it out and I hope some of you decide to come!