Monthly Bulletin July 2006

July Meeting

July 9 - Audubon Zoo - 2:00PM

Dr. Roldan Valverde will present "Sea turtle conservation: The plight of Costa Rican Sea Turtles."  At last - a turtle talk for our turtle folks :)

Last Meeting

The June meeting was the behind the scenes tour of the Audubon Zoo Reptile House. It was well attended and we got a few new members and renewals.  Dino Ferri,  the Curator of Reptiles,  was a great tour guide. We wish to thank Dan Maloney,  the General Curator,  for setting up this tour and allowing the LGCHS the use of the facilities.

Events To Put On Your Calendar

Please welcome these new members

Aaron Casillas of Houston TX

Glen Dome of Terrytown LA

Vincent Gabourel of Metairie LA

Jessica Kilgore of Denham Springs 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.

From the Legislative Committee:

Because of the efforts of Members,  Advisors and Friends of The LGCHS,  HB738 did not complete its journey through the Louisiana Legislature in 2006.  After some discussion with Senator Art Lentini,  he chose not to present the bill in the Senate because the LDWF said that the bill wasn’t needed and the fact that the bill could have an effect on Louisiana’s multi-million dollar reptile industry.  The LGCHS Legislative Committee commends you and thanks you for your efforts.  Every contact, phone call and email was important.

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,   Mike Beebe or Theron Magers.

Education:

On July 16 Bill Watts and Fred Mattingly did a program for the Louisiana SPCA Care Cadet Camp.  This presentation was about boa constrictors,  tuataras and chameleons.

Contact Fred Mattingly if you know of any educational opportunities.

Nominating Committee:

Please contact the Society Secretary,  Bill Watts or call 504-710-8456 if you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee or if you know someone that would like to participate.

The 2005 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