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Monthly Bulletin
August 2006 |
August Meeting
August 14 - Rivertown Cottage - 7:00PM
The Herpetology Quiz
Groups of members test their knowledge in basic herpetology for fun,
prices,
and lots of laughs! Bring a small item ($1-$10) to donate to the price
pool!
Last Meeting
Dr. Roldan Valverde gave a presentation on "Sea turtle conservation:
The plight of Costa Rican Sea Turtles."
Events To Put On Your Calendar
| August 14 - |
Monthly Meeting |
| September 8 - 11- |
ETHS Annual Conference, Breeder Expo & Educational Exhibit
Houston TX |
Please welcome these new & returning members
- Jane Benham of River Ridge
- Thomas Billiot of Montegut LA
- Ben Birdsall III of New Orleans LA
- Amanda Marie Bufkin of Bogalusa LA
- Tony Coulter of Marrero LA
- Robert Flynn of Luling LA
- Chris Galiano of Metairie LA
- Andrew Howard III of Destrehan LA
- Ronald Javitch of Montreal Canada
- Brett Jellerson of New Port NC
- Ross Lambert of Franklinton LA
- Jacalyn MacGowan of Walker LA
- Allan Meadows of St.Rose LA
- Alex Russell of New Port NC
- Nick Thorpe of New Orleans LA
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.
Reptile Shows:
The Gila Production’s Louisiana Reptile & Exotics Show on July 22 & 23 at the Alario Center in
Westwego was attended by over 3500 people. The December 9 & 10 Show will be even bigger and
better! Email Alex Russell or call him at
919-495-3233 for participation.
The next Louisiana Show will be in Baton Rouge on November 4. Email
David Meyers or call him at 225-274-9923 for table
information.
From the Legislative Committee:
The Exotic Pet Owners Association (EPOA) is accepting donations to fund legislative action for the
2007 session. The purpose of the EPOA is to work with The LGCHS and a lobbyist to tell the
reptile industry’s side of the story to the Legislators. Donations can be mailed to EPOA,
PO Box 2942, Harvey LA 70059-2942. Donations of $100 or more will get a navy blue bucket hat
with the EPOA logo. Email Bill Watts or call him at 504-710-8456
for more information.
If you are aware of any pending local, regional, state or
national legislation efforts of reptile related issues, please
contact a member of the LGCHS Legislation Committee: Bill
Watts, Fred Mattingly,
Thomas Eimermacher,
Bill Kelly or Theron
Magers.
Education:
Contact Fred
Mattingly if you know of any educational opportunities.
Nominating Committee:
Please contact any member of the Nominating Committee if you would like to be considered for serving as a
Director for 2007 or if you would like to have someone else considered. The Nominating Committee
members and their contact information:
Please respond as soon as possible. All candidates must be interviewed before August 31.
The 2006 membership renewals are $15 and are now due. If you were a member
or became a member before Hurricane Katrina, you may mail in your dues to LGCHS,
PO Box 113483, Metairie LA 70011-3483. Please do this as soon as possible as
to expedite our bookkeeping.
If you can handle reptile nuisance calls in your parish, please email Bill Watts or call 504-710-8456.
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 not received your shirt as
a new member benefit, please contact Bill
Watts.
If you have a suggestion for a club activity please Email it to
Thomas Eimermacher.
classified
Members may list classified ads here. Please bring your ad to the next meeting or email it to
the webmaster.
Reptile collector would like to hear from other reptile people. I have reptiles from West Florida to trade. ph# 850-439-2546.Tony Picheo,
11080 Lillian Hwy 98, Pensacola FL 32506
4’ very tame female iguana needs a good home
Email Mike Johnson or call his cell phone at 504-615-3252.
Large male Redfoot Tortoise wanted and needed to replace one lost
during Katrina. Female Tortoises are lonely and anxious.
Email James Askew or call his
cell phone at 228-365-2133
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