THIRTEENTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
of the
International Association of
Avian Trainers and Educators
February 9th to 12th, 2005
Atlanta, Georgia USA

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HOSPITALITY
Reacquaint yourselves with old friends, and make some new ones while you’re at it. To get the circulation going take part in the now annual "mating dance" competetion!. Drinks and snacks will be available, as well as a T.V. and V.C.R. for your video viewing pleasure.

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteering is a great way to get to know people. If you would like to volunteer please sign up on the conference registration sheet.

ICEBREAKER

A great way to meet the rest of the conference attendees and relax after the pre-conference trips or your driive.

ROUNDTABLES

We will be soliciting specific topics for roundtable discussions. You do NOT have to pre-register for the roundtables. Topics and sign up sheets will be available at the Conference.

WORKSHOPS

The workshop schedule for this year's conference is yet to be decided. Check back or keep an eye on the IAATE forum for announcements.

PRE-CONFERENCE TRIPS

Day of Falconry  - (Wed morning from 7:30 to 4pm)  To get you ready for the conference, walk through the woods with some of Georgia's best falconers.  See them showcase their raptors that have been taught to allow you to watch them do what they do naturally, hunt.  Two groups will split up; hawks one part of the day, falcons the other part of the day.  Dress warm w/ hiking shoes.


City Tour - For those who don't want to get out so early there will be a tour of Atlanta premier site-seeing locations.  (Stay tuned for details)

VENDORS, RAFFLE AND SILENT AUCTIONS

There will also be the usual raffles, silent auction and annual conference awards (see the IAATE website for more information on awards and grants).

Help support IAATE! You will be able to purchase tickets for raffle drawings held throughout the conference. We will also have raffle drawings and a silent auction during the banquet.

If you or your institution were able to donate items to the auction/raffles, it would be greatly appreciated. Just bring them along to the conference. If possible, contact the conference committee and let them know you are bringing something.

CONFERENCE AWARDS

Once again the IAATE Conservation Committee is proud to announce we are accepting entries for the 8th annual conservation Award. The conservation award is intended to recognize IAATE members’ efforts to promote conservation. Entries can be creative, inspiring, humorous, etc. Examples include participating in research projects, a behavior routine in your show, a fundraiser, etc. The possibilities are endless. The winner will receive a plaque to display at his or her facility. In addition, a donation of $500 will be made in the winner’s name to the conservation organization of his or her choice. The donation can be made to the winner’s own facility with the stipulation that the funds are utilized to support conservation efforts made by that facility.

In addition, IAATE will also be offering grants again. Grants have been awarded to facilitate travel to conservation projects, develop education programs, fund websites and more. Conservation Award and Grant applications can be downloaded from the IAATE website or acquired by contacting Matt Edmonds at wondersofnature@tampabay.rr.com

The winners for both will be announced at the annual conference. Attendance at the conference is not a requirement. Videotapes, pictures, papers, etc. can be included with entry/application.

Entries/applications can be submitted at the conference or mailed to:
Matt Edmonds
Wonders of Nature
2071 52nd Ave N
St. Petersburg, FL 33714 USA

PROCEEDINGS

Proceedings will be available again this year for $15.00. Reserve your copy in advance on your registration form.

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