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FIFTEENTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators February 7th to 10th, 2007 Tacoma, WA USA |
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Meet and mingle with your fellow conference delegates at this opening event, held at the hotel.
HOSPITALITY
Come and enjoy some Northwest hospitality in this year's huge hospitality suite. We have secured a private bar and lounge space for enjoying snacks and other donated food and drink. It's the perfect place for catching up with old friends and making new ones. The multi-level seating means everyone will have a great view of show videos you bring to share. There's even a dance floor for showcasing the Bird Mating Dance contest!
WORKSHOPS Expanded for 2007!
Space is limited. Reservations will be made on a first come first serve basis. Payment reserves your space.
Workshops are a great opportunity for in-depth, interactive learning. Due to popular demand there will be two workshop sessions this year, offering eight workshops.
Cost: $10 Each
Evening Workshops at the Sheraton (Select One)
- Raptor Equipment: Beginning - In this workshop you'll learn how to craft basic leather raptor equipment. Participants will make an anklet and jess and receive a variety of written handouts on leather working and equipment.
- Raptor Equipment: Advanced - If you've already mastered the basics, join this workshop to learn the art of crafting equipment using nylon cord. Featured equipment will be flying jesses and braided leashes.
- Secrets of Successful Bird Photography Join award-winning photographer John Hendrickson for this special session on getting the best shots of your favorite bird subjects. You are invited to bring 3 photos from home for group critique.
- Enrichment - Learn the theory and practice of bird enrichment in this hands-on workshop. Participants will also construct a parrot toy to take home.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Zoo Day Workshops (Select One)
- Avian Anatomy & Disease-The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium's veterinarians will provide an overview of avian anatomy through slides and discussion. Participants will also work in teams to conduct their own avian dissections for learning about avian anatomy first hand!
- Telemetry Fundamentals-This interactive workshop will teach you the skills you need to start using this important tool. You'll have a chance to put your newly found skills to the test as you look for "lost" birds throughout Zoo grounds!
- Bird Photography: Photo Session-Both beginning and expert photographers will find this workshop in the field a great chance to improve their skills. Live bird models will be included to help you work on both portrait and action shots.
- Training 101-You asked for it…Here's your chance to get a firm grasp on all those training techniques everyone's always talking about! Led by IAATE President Barbara Heidenreich and designed for the entry-level trainer, this interactive workshop will be a great introduction to the basic tools of training.
PRE_CONFERENCE TRIPS February 7
Pre-register for ONE trip on the conference registration form if interested. Reservations will be made on a first come first serve basis. Payment reserves your space.
1. Hawk Walk with Brad Wood and Northwest Winter Birding
We'll start this bird-filled day with a stop at the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge to observe the variety of wetland birds that winter in the 3,000 acre refuge. After a box lunch, Brad Wood, owner of Northwoods Limited, will give us a first-hand look at the sport of falconry as the group divides to either go rabbit hunting with Harris' hawks or duck hunting with peregrines.
Cost: $35 Limit: 20
2. Mt. Rainier Snowshoeing and Northwest Trek Adventure
Experience the breathtaking winter beauty of one of the region's natural icons on a ranger-led morning snowshoe journey. Next, encounter some of Washington's native wildlife up close during a guided visit to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Includes a box lunch.
Cost: $35 Limit: 20
3. Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Sightseeing Trip
Grab a cup of real Seattle coffee and watch out for flying fish as you visit the Emerald City's world famous Pike Place Market! Spend the afternoon at Woodland Park Zoo to see their birds in action and enjoy a lunch hosted by the Zoo.
Cost: $35 Limit: 25
Skagit Valley Bald Eagle Float Trip
Spend an extra day after the conference experiencing Northwest nature on a guided trip to the Skagit River Valley, the region's premier winter birding spot. You'll enjoy a float trip down the river to spot bald eagles that winter on the shores by the hundreds, feasting on salmon. We'll also observe large numbers of other birds in the area including flocks of geese and swans and lots of raptors! You must book trip before 1/1/07.
Cost: $85 (includes lunch)
NIGHT OUT
Edgeworks Climbing Indoor Rock Center
Get a taste of Northwest adventure during our night out at Tacoma's leading indoor climbing destination! Tailored for beginners, you'll receive personal instruction in a fun and safe setting while your friends cheer you on as you practice climbing, bouldering, and rappelling.
Cost: $35 (includes dinner) Limit 50
POINT DEFIANCE ZOO & AQUARIUM DAY
On Saturday, conference delegates will head to the Zoo to enjoy a day in this spectacular Puget Sound setting. We'll have workshops in the morning and lunch provided by the Zoo. In the afternoon, delegates can visit the Zoo's many all-new exhibits on their own, go on behind-the-scenes tours, and chat with our keepers and volunteers.
BANQUET
Our conference will conclude with the banquet on Saturday evening at the hotel. The banquet will feature conference awards, photo contest winners, raffle drawings, and a silent auction. After dinner, celebrate with music and dancing with all your new friends!
RAFFLE AND SILENT AUCTIONS
Help support IAATE! You will be able to purchase tickets for raffle drawings held throughout the conference. We will also have a silent auction during the banquet. If you would like to donate items, please bring them to the conference or contact Maureen O'Keefe at 253-404-3670 or mailto:mokeefe@pdza.org.
CONFERENCE AWARDS AND PHOTO CONTEST
Don't forget to apply for the conservation awards and grants, the husbandry and show behaviors of the year, and interpretive behavior award. We'll also have the photo contest again, so start shooting! See the website for more information on the awards, grants, and photo contest. Deadlines are prior to the conference this year, so be sure to submit your entries early!
PROCEEDINGS
Proceedings of papers presented will be available on a CD for $15.00. Reserve your copy in advance on your registration form.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Share your knowledge, expertise, and experience with IAATE members. This year we are soliciting papers on these topics:
- Training and Behavior
- Shows and Education
- Conservation and Research
- Animal Management and Veterinary Medicine
30 minutes will be allotted for each paper presentation/10 minute question/answer). Posters will be on display throughout the conference with time allotted to meet with the author.
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