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		<title>Help Save the 517 Baby Amazon Parrots at CPC 2011!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[THANKS SO MUCH.  The CPC 2011 Weekend Challenge to help SAVE the 517 baby Amazon Parrots raised $516.28!!!! Everyone who visited the tradeshow room and donated to the P4P weekend challenge played an active part in helping Save the 517 Baby Amazons in Brazil that were rescued from trafficking. Your  spare change did MAKE A [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_1838" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 290px"><img class="size-full wp-image-1838 " title="cpc11-headshotlogoSM" src="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/cpc11-headshotlogoSM.jpg" alt="cpc11-headshotlogoSM" width="280" height="123" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Join us on November 12 – 13, 2011 for the Canadian Parrot Conference at the Holiday Inn, Guelph, Ontario.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_1998" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 220px"><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/babyamazon.jpg" rel="http://www.pipress.org/2011/10/amazon-chicks-confiscated/" target="_blank"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1998   " title="babyamazon" src="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/babyamazon-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="158" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Young Amazon parrot with a full crop.</p></div>
<h2>THANKS SO MUCH.  The CPC 2011 Weekend Challenge to help SAVE the 517 baby Amazon Parrots raised $516.28!!!!</h2>
<p>Everyone who visited the tradeshow room and donated to the P4P weekend challenge played an active part in helping <strong><em>Save the 517 Baby Amazons in Brazil</em></strong> that were rescued from trafficking. Your  spare change did <strong>MAKE A DIFFERENCE</strong>!  <a href="http://www.pipress.org/2011/10/amazon-chicks-confiscated/" target="_blank">Read their story</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.pennies4parrots.ca"><img src="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/images/p4p.gif" alt="P4P" width="120" height="140" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Parrots-International-Logo-250.jpg" rel="http://www.parrotsinternational.org" target="_blank"><img title="Parrots International Logo 250" src="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Parrots-International-Logo-250.jpg" alt="" width="105" height="104" /></a></p>
<h3><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/cpc-2010/guest-speakers/">Seminar Guest Speakers</a></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">
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<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1781" rel="bookmark" title="Dr. Robin Lane, DVM">Dr. Robin Lane, DVM</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1769" rel="bookmark" title="Carlos Bonilla">Carlos Bonilla</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1753" rel="bookmark" title="Dr. Susan Friedman">Dr. Susan Friedman</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1749" rel="bookmark" title="Mark Hagen">Mark Hagen</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1746" rel="bookmark" title="Sid Price">Sid Price</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1743" rel="bookmark" title="Julie Murad">Julie Murad</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1739" rel="bookmark" title="Dr. Ginger Louws">Dr. Ginger Louws</a></li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Registration Information:</strong><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">| <a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/cpc-2010/guest-speakers/">Speaker Details</a> | <a href="http://registration.canadianparrotconference.ca/">Registration</a> | <a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/cpc-2010/seminars/">Schedule</a> |</span><br />
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<h3><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">Intro to Parrots Sessions</span></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Are you new to the world of parrots or perhaps have been considering a parrot joining your family? Learn about these magnificent birds at our intro sessions being held in the tradeshow room. Sessions are included with the tradeshow room access. </span></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Session Times:<br />
Multiple times a day on both Saturday and Sunday<em><strong></strong></em></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Information Booth and Live Birds<br />
Saturday 9-5 pm and Sunday 9-4pm</p>
<h3><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/cpc-2010/vendors/">Tradeshow</a> Room</span></h3>
<p>Saturday 9-5 pm and Sunday 9-4pm</p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Amazing one stop shopping for all of your pet bird needs! Toys, cages, food, art and much more.</span></p>
<p>AMAZING DEALS ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE CONFERENCE!!!!</p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Public access to Tradeshow Room at a low fee:<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">$3 per person</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">$5 for 2 adults</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">$5 family</span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> (2 adults + 4 kids, 12 yrs and under)</span></span></li>
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<h3><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">CPC 2011 <a href="../cpc-2010/vendors/">Tradeshow</a> Room Vendors</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><em>Space is limited, so REGISTER early for your vendor space! </em></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><em><strong><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1986" rel="bookmark" title="Natural Inspirations Parrot Cages">Natural Inspirations Parrot Cages</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1968" rel="bookmark" title="The Wild World Production Company">The Wild World Production Company</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1962" rel="bookmark" title="CJ's Parrot Toys (formerly General Venture)">CJ&#8217;s Parrot Toys (formerly General Venture)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1906" rel="bookmark" title="Golden Triangle Parrot Club">Golden Triangle Parrot Club</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1898" rel="bookmark" title="Chirping Central">Chirping Central</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=790" rel="bookmark" title="Rainforest Expeditions Trip">Rainforest Expeditions Trip</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1644" rel="bookmark" title="Avian RX">Avian RX</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1626" rel="bookmark" title="OVC ZEW club / AHL info">OVC ZEW club / AHL info</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1621" rel="bookmark" title="Parrots International">Parrots International</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1593" rel="bookmark" title="fight ABV – be ABV free! The new PDD CAMPAIGN">fight ABV – be ABV free! The new PDD CAMPAIGN</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1513" rel="bookmark" title="Pet Culture ">Pet Culture </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1507" rel="bookmark" title="KAYTEE - Super Pet">KAYTEE &#8211; Super Pet</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=1119" rel="bookmark" title="Birds-n-Stuff">Birds-n-Stuff</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=534" rel="bookmark" title="ParrotMedics">ParrotMedics</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=528" rel="bookmark" title="Hagen / HARI">Hagen / HARI</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=531" rel="bookmark" title="Golden Triangle Parrot Club">Golden Triangle Parrot Club</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=523" rel="bookmark" title="Emerald Feather">Emerald Feather</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/?p=337" rel="bookmark" title="Intro to Parrots - Bluebird Learning with Debbie Johnston">Intro to Parrots &#8211; Bluebird Learning with Debbie Johnston</a></li>
</ul>
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<h3><a href="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/fightabv/">fightABV be ABVfree!<br />
The PDD Campaign</a></h3>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Has your bird or birds been tested for PDD? Now that there is a test available, it is time to take action and be part of of the fight ABV be ABV free campaign to further our understanding of this devastating disease.There is still so much to learn!</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Testing available at the conference on the following days and times:</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Friday &#8211; 6 to 9 pm</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Saturday &#8211; 9 am to 3 pm</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Sunday &#8211; 11 am to 1 pm </span></p>
<p><strong>When receiving results:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You will receive a special band indicating that your bird has been tested and is awaiting results</li>
<li>Your name will be entered to win the prize.</li>
<li>You will receive results and be given a special fightABV button once your bird tests NEGATIVE for ABV!</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>PRIZES</strong></p>
<p>Your name will be entered into a special raffle to win one of two beautifully framed photographs of an African Grey Parrot (to be drawn on both Saturday and Sunday).</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Natural Inspirations Parrot Cages is a family owned and operated business based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The cofounders, Karrie Noterman and Rick Kamperman, combine years of parrot experience together with extensive engineering, construction, and materials knowledge to create unique, safe, quality-built bird toys and cages. Much of the Inspiration for the products comes from Karrie&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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<td valign="top"> Natural Inspirations Parrot Cages is a family owned and operated business based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The cofounders, Karrie Noterman and Rick Kamperman, combine years of parrot experience together with extensive engineering, construction, and materials knowledge to create unique, safe, quality-built bird toys and cages. Much of the Inspiration for the products comes from Karrie&#8217;s amazing pet birds, as well as parrots that she&#8217;s worked with, and her experiences with wild parrots from around the world.</td>
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		<title>The Wild World Production Company</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[WHO IS THE WILD WORLD PRODUCTION COMPANY? Danielle Sciara and Shelley Turner Shelley is a certified CAZA (Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums) zoo animal technician. She has worked with a large variety of animals including large cats, lemurs, wolves, birds, horses, and many other exotic and domestic animals. She has extensive experience in hand [...]]]></description>
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<h1>WHO IS THE WILD WORLD PRODUCTION COMPANY?</h1>
<p>Danielle Sciara and Shelley Turner</p>
<p>Shelley is a certified CAZA (Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums) zoo animal technician. She has worked with a large variety of animals including large cats, lemurs, wolves, birds, horses, and many other exotic and domestic animals. She has extensive experience in hand rearing, training, public education and outreach. Shelley loves to share her love of animals with people of all ages.</p>
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<p>Danielle has a degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Guelph. She has enjoyed working in the field of animal training and public education for many years. She has worked with and trained birds of prey, parrots, mammals, and reptiles. Danielle has extensive experience delivering exciting and informative presentations and shows.</p>
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<p>The Wild World Production Company was created because we are dedicated to teaching people of all ages about the amazing animals in which we share this planet. We are very excited to meet you and introduce you to our amazing family of Animal Stars!</td>
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		<title>CJ&#8217;s Parrot Toys (formerly General Venture)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[One can never have enough toys for our feathered friends to enjoy!  We are pleased to have Chris Jarvie joining the Trade Show this year to showcase his own line of great parrot toys.]]></description>
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<p>One can never have enough toys for our feathered friends to enjoy!  We are pleased to have Chris Jarvie joining the Trade Show this year to showcase his own line of great parrot toys.</p>
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		<title>Hamilton Parrot Club</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Parrot Conference is excited to announce that another club has joined the Pennies4Parrot Challenge 2011. We welcome the Hamilton Parrot Club in supporting parrot conservation. The Hamilton Parrot Club provides monthly meetings to assist in socializing pet parrots and to educate their owners in the enrichment of parrots in captivity. Meetings feature speakers, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.hamiltonparrotclub.ca" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1947" style="border: 0pt none;" title="hamiltonparrotclub" src="http://www.canadianparrotconference.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/hamiltonparrotclub1-300x237.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="237" /></a>The Canadian Parrot Conference is excited to announce that another club has joined the Pennies4Parrot Challenge 2011. We welcome the Hamilton Parrot Club in supporting parrot conservation.</p>
<p><span style="color: #3333ff;">The Hamilton Parrot Club provides monthly meetings to assist in socializing pet parrots and to educate their owners in the enrichment of parrots in captivity. Meetings feature speakers, videos, a lending library, socials, raffles and hands on learning. Club members also participate in educational events and pet therapy programs with their birds.</span></p>
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