Monthly Bulletin

October 2006


October Meeting

October 9 - Rivertown Cottage - 7:00PM - in the Kenner Rivertown Museum Complex

Jeff Boundy will be the speaker for the October meeting.  He will speak on the alligator management program.

Last Meeting

Jayme Nacaise of the Audubon Insectariun gave us a virtual tour of their facility that is scheduled to open next year.  This will be an impressive addition to the Audubon Nature Institute.

Events To Put On Your Calendar

October 9 - Monthly Meeting
November 4 - Baton Rouge Reptile Show

Please welcome these new members

  • April Bagwill - Hammond LA
  • Gerard J. Braud - Metairie LA
  • Bob Halckias - River Ridge LA
  • Lynda Head - River Ridge LA
  • Michael Hruby - New Orleans LA
  • Maureen McConnell - Metairie LA
  • Shane Smith - Livingston LA
  • Gwen Spansel - Terrytown LA

Other Items of Interest

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Reptile Shows:

The Baton Rouge Reptile Show is the first Saturday in November.  It will be held at the North Street Gym; the same place as last year.  I was very pleased with the facility.   The cost of tables is $35 per table.  Please let me know as soon as you can so I can reserve enough tables.  It should be a great year!!
Lisa Lemoine

From the Legislative Committee:

The LGCHS Legislative Committee and the Exotic Pet Owners Association met with Dan Maloney,   general curator of the Audubon Zoo,  to rewrite existing exotic animal regulations in Jefferson Parish.  If anyone is interested in participating in these discussions please email Bill Watts or call 504-710-8456.

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 epoa@cox.net or call Bill Watts 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:

Snakes n’ Things was held on Saturday, October 30 at the Rivertown Museum Complex in Kenner.   The event was well attended.  Those attending,  especially the children,  were very interested in learning about our animals.  

The next opportunity will be a presentation to a cub scout group in Metairie in the evening of October 18.  Email Fred Mattingly if you would like to help.

Contact Fred Mattingly if you know of any educational opportunities.


Nominating Committee:

The Nominating Committee presents its slate of Nominees for the 2007 LGCHS Board of Directors to be voted upon at the November LGCHS Annual Meeting:
  • David Chiasson - Covington LA
  • Troy Day - Metairie LA
  • Thomas Eimermacher - Amite LA
  • David Heidel - River Ridge LA
  • Eric Marquette - LaPlace LA
  • Fred Mattingly - Covington LA
  • Peter Zipperer - Baton Rouge LA
If you wish to present an alternative slate please notify the Society Secretary,   Bill Watts,  in writing giving the name,  address,   occupation and written consent of each nominee on the slate.  Also, this request for an alternative slate must be made in person at the October meeting.  All information pertaining to these procedures are found on the LGCHS website under the LGCHS Business tab.

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 have a question about your membership,  email Bill Watts or call him at 504-710-8456.

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.


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