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November 30, 2007
PARROT FESTIVAL 2008
HOUSTON , TEXAS
January 25, 26, & 27, 2008
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR VENDOR INFORMATION:
Cheryl Rose; 979-234-7869, 713-557-BIRD (2473) or cherylrose2000@yahoo.com
Presented by: National Parrot Rescue & Preservation Foundation
9th Annual Educational Conference www.parrotfestival.org
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Dr. Natalie Antinoff, Rebecca Fox, Dr. Susan Friedman, Barbara Heidenreich, Dr. Debra McDonald,
Leslie Moran, Dr. Geoff Olsen, Nancy Speed, Dr. Ian Tizard
LOCATION:
Doubletree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
15747 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Houston, Texas, 77032 800-222-TREE or 281-848 4000
BOOK ONLINE! See our website for details.
Room Rate For Parrot Festival - $99.00 per night Each room booked benefits NPRPF!!
FREE PARKING!! FREE AIRPORT SHUTTLE from IAH
CONFERENCE/PRE-REGISTRATION:$150.00* - Includes admission all three days to all lectures
presented by our Featured Speakers, admission to the Getting to Know Your NPRPF Forum, The Forum Panel, entry into the Friday evening VIP Meet & Greet, a Treasure Map & access to all Vendors and Exhibitors. (Ask about special group rates). *Registration will be $175 after 1/5/08 & at the door...
"PARTY IN PARROT-DISE" VIP MEET & GREET: Friday - 7:00PM - 10:00PM - Registered attendees, vendors & supporters are invited to join our Featured Speakers & Staff in the Ballroom for the President's VIP Meet & Greet generously sponsored by BIRD TALK MAGAZINE! Wear your best "Parrot Wear" or Tropical Island Attire! Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed in each category! Complimentary Food, Cash Bar, Contests, Prizes & More!!
BANQUET:$40.00 - Saturday - Cocktail Hour begins at 6:30 PM - Be sure to attend this fun "Blue Jeans to Black Tie" charity event! Enjoy a three course meal and have the opportunity to bid on fabulous items offered in the Silent & Live Auctions. All proceeds go towards helping companion parrots through NPRPF.
VENDORS/EXHIBITORS: $5.00 per adult (no charge to registered attendees) - Saturday & Sunday
Visit each of the shops featuring quality vendors from all over the United States. Enjoy fabulous deals on parrot-related merchandise & bird supplies including T-shirts & apparel, antiques & collectibles, jewelry, artwork, ceramics, home décor, cages, toys, toy kits, pellets, treats, supplements, gourmet bird food, publications, videos & more!
TREASURE CHEST DRAWING : - Sunday - Reserved for Registered Attendees - Get your Treasure Map and visit each of the booths & shops featuring quality vendors from all over the United States. After visiting all of the vendors, turn in your stamped Treasure Map at the registration table for a chance to win the Treasure Chest contents contributed by each of the Vendors.
SPONSOR A SPEAKER: In order to keep registration & other fees low, NPRPF depends on individual sponsors to defer the cost of bringing in the Featured Speakers. Expenses for eachFeatured Speaker are $1000 to $1500. Speaker Sponsors at the $100.00 level & above receive acknowledgement in the Program Book, from the stage, and on the marquee of the Featured Speaker you choose to sponsor. You may also contribute to the general fund.
HOW TO REGISTER :Visit www.parrotfestival.org to download a form. Mail the completed form & payment to NPRPF/Registration, 6942 FM 1960 E, #415, Humble, Texas, 77346. To request a form, please call or email.
Posted by sue at November 30, 2007 02:28 PM