Monthly Bulletin January

January Meeting

Sunday,  January 8,  2:00 PM at the Rivertown Cottage in Kenner  -  directions

Thomas Eimermacher,  the LGCHS vice-president,  will will give us a presentation entitled "Exotic Reptiles in private Care - An Overview and Perspective."  Thomas will talk about the ramification of exotic reptiles kept by the private sector.  Last year Dan Maloney,  Vice-President of the Audubon Nature Institute,   asked Thomas to give this presentation to the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA).  This group is historically somewhat opposed to the private ownership of exotic reptiles.  Thomas's presentation was well received.  Keeping and propagating reptiles are activities that lie close to the heart of our organization.  Therefore it is important that we understand and are able to voice these principles.  I expect a hearty discussion to follow the presentation.

Last Meeting

The December meeting was our annual pot luck holiday party.   About 45 members enjoyed a great meal and a wonderful afternoon of fellowship.   Many thanks to Ralph Latapie for the barbecued alligator ribs and the sauce picante and all of the members for the great food.   Jacque Mayeaux won the door prize which was a book entitled REPTILE KEEPERS HANDBOOK by Susan Bernard which was donated by Krieger Publishing Company.

Welcome These New Members

• Desiree Cargo
• Christian Fast

Events To Put On Your Calendar

Birthdays for January

Other Items of Interest

This bulletin is to serve as our monthly news letter.  A link will be emailed to members early each month as a meeting reminder.  The bulletin will also present reminders for other happenings scheduled for the near future. Paper copies will be sent to members without email.  If you have a suggestion for this bulletin please bring it to the next meeting or email it to the webmaster.

The LGCHS board of directors met and elected the club officers for 2005. They are Fred Mattingly,  president,   Thomas Eimermacher,  Vice President,  Rodney Oliveri,  Assistant Vice President,  Bill Watts,  Secretary,   and Patti Faurie,  Treasurer.

From the Legislative Committee:
If you have a commercial fishing license,  a wholesale/dealers license or a collector's license you are not allowed to possess alligator snappers or any of their parts as of November 20,  2004.  If you own a pet shop or any business and you possess any of the mentioned licenses,  then you may not keep alligator snappers or any kind of box turtles as display animals.

Our projector has been ordered and should be here for the January meeting.   Thanks to everyone who contributed time and money to make this possible.  This tool will enhance both our monthly meetings and educational presentations.

We are accepting 2005 membership renewals for $15.  If you were a member before October 2004,  you may mail in your dues to LGCHS,  PO Box 113483,  Metairie LA 70011-3483.

Society Polo Shirts are available with your name embroidered under the logo over the left pocket for $15.  If you want the Tarantula logo on the sleeve it is an extra $3.  If you bring it back later for the logo it is $6.  It is $8 if you want a logo put on a shirt or whatever that you already have.  Contact Bill Watts or call 504-710-8456.  We also have some hats with the Snapper logo available for $15.

If you have a suggestion for a club activity please Email it to Thomas Eimermacher.

Don't forget that a Louisiana fishing license is required to collect or keep Louisiana reptiles.

classified

Members may list classified ads here. Please bring your ad to the next meeting or email it to the webmaster.

Peruvian Red-tailed babies boas available now.   Contact Vince or Dina at 481-5495 or 228-2221 after 5:00 pm and on weekends

Captive-bred Tarantulas.  Some males are available for breeding and others are being sought.  Contact Jay Vincent at 985-438-0355 for more information.

Red-footed tortoises for sale. Hatchlings and yearlings available now. Contact Alex at (504) 831-0133.

Gary Troescher is looking for some mature red-foot tortoises.  He can be reached at 888-298-9185 or gtroescher@aol.com.