NJ show/everyone welcome/seats limited/Pepperberg, Wade(ABVP), Wilson, Wright

[Lisa B]

Everyones invited/seats limited/NJ-Pepperberg,Wade(ABVP),Wilson and Wright

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The Friends Of the Alex Foundation are proud to announce
on Saturday April 23, 2005, We will be having an afternoon with


Dr. Irene Pepperberg, and The Alex Foundation
The Alex Foundation was established to support research on psittacine
intelligence and communication. The Foundation helps provide funding
for Dr. Irene Pepperberg's work with African Grey's - Alex,
Griffin,and Arthur aka ''Wart''. Dr. Pepperberg has developed
training techniques that enable Grey parrots not only to produce but
also comprehend and use English speech appropriately. The hope is
that demonstrating that parrots are sentient beings will encourage
responsible pet ownership, conservation efforts and veterinary
research into psittacine diseases. Contributions to the Foundation
are used to pay for veterinary bills, supplies for the birds and the
research (food, vitamins, laboratory equipment), for assistance in
training and testing the parrots and for supplies needed to document
the research (e.g., video and audiotapes).ALL Funds from federal
grants have stopped. The Foundation now runs strictly on donations.


DR.Laura Wade, DVM, Dipl.ABVP
Dr. Wade co-founded Advanced Avian & Exotic Pet Care at All Creatures Animal Hospital in East Amherst, NY
Dr. Wade received her veterinary degree from Cornell University in
1997 and was awarded the Mid-Atlantic States Association of Avian
Veterinarians "E.L. Stubbs" award for outstanding competence in avian
medicine. After graduation, Dr. Wade worked for four years in
companion pet medicine and surgery at the Blue Cross Small Animal
Hospital in Amherst, NY. In 2003, she completed a 2 year residency
in avian & exotic pet medicine and surgery at the Animal Medical
Center in New York City. Dr Wade had lectured at many events,
including one more recent with Branson Ritchie, and is a member of
the Buffalo Hookbill society. She is mom to a 10 year old Meyers
parrot named Pepper.

Liz Wilson, CVT,Parrot Behavior Consultant
With a background in education and psychology and twenty years
experience as an avian technician, Liz Wilson has been working over a
decade as a parrot behavior consultant, gaining recognition
internationally through her writing, lecturing, and consultations.
She writes regularly for BIRD TALK MAGAZINE, has written or co-
authored 8 chapters on parrot behavior for avian veterinary
textbooks, and has two books available. She also worked in wildlife
rehabilitation for 7 years. Her oldest friend is a 50-ish year-old
female Blue and gold macaw named Sam, who has shared Liz's life for
30 years

Maggie Wright, Author & Publisher
Maggie is the author of the Grey pet manual: African Grey Parrot: A
Complete Owners Guide. And Publisher of African Grey magazine Grey
Play Round Table and its two Net sites: www.africangreys.com and
www.africanature.com . Maggie has been lecturing for years to help us
understand more about the African Grey Species. Maggie is also the
Proud MOM of three gorgeous guys: Merlin Tewillager, Sweetpea and
Kyaaro. Maggie is also a nature lover and advocate.

Location: Bird Paradise, RT 130 Burlington, NJ 11am-4pm

ALL PROCEEDS benifit the Alex Foundation.


There will be great raffles, Including a portrait of Alex on Canvas
created, and donated by Miss Claudia Moss.
http://www.mossgalleries.com/
Snacks will be served.
There will be A & Q period after each speaker.

Ticket Prices are as followed.
Adult: $30
Any bird club member with proof : $25.00
Seniors: $20.00
Children under 15 $15.00

LOCAL AVIAN VETS have been invited to come out and meet the public.


SEATS ARE LIMITED

for more information, and to reserve your seat:
Lisa B- Chairperson-@ njgreybirds@yahoo.com
or call 609-747-7777

[Lisa B]

I know I've talked with several people on here about attending the seminar.
Seats are being reserved, and I need some people that are willing to help out the day of the event....

Please contact me if you are still interested. I can't guarentee seats if you wait.
!!!!

[Regina U.]

This is going to be a great event. There will be some very interesting and educational speakers. There will also be some good food. The price of the ticket for the speakers ( which includes the food), is a great price. All the money benefits the Alex Foundation. Not only is Dr. Pepperberg's research finding how intellegent our birds are, it is also becomming a great tool in the teaching technigues used for autistic children.

Space is limited, SO GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!!! :eusa_clap

Regina

[Regina U.]

Any members in the southern NJ or Philadelphia area that can lend some assisstance, it would be appreciated. Please PM me or Lisa B.

Thanks....

Hope to see all of you there, it is going to be a great event!