August 2009
When: Sunday, August 9, 2009 12:00-2:00
Where: Neil Blaisdell Park 
Who: Members and guests.
What: Potluck and picnic with parrots
Our avian vet scheduled for this months meeting has had to go out of town suddenly. We are contacting other vets to try to get a substitue veternarian to attend this meeting. If we are unable to secure a new vet we will have the vet for the month of September. Please plan to attend our meeting and share information and socialize with our fellow parrot owners and birds.
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July 2009
When: July 12, 2009 12:00-2:00 Potluck
Where: Neil Blaisdell Park
Who: People and Birds
What: bring food for people and an item for the birdie buffet table
Why: Because we like you and we love birds!
July is picnic and social month. We will have a few bird related games, sharing of food and a parrot table buffet for our feathered freinds. Bring a human dish to share and a birdie favorite to put on the birdie buffet, if you make something from a birdie recipe would you please bring copies of the recipe to share with the group. We hope to create an Aloha Parrot recipe book! So bring your chair, a few drinks, some food for you and the birds and come on out for some great conversation and food. See you there!
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June 2009
When: June 14, 2009- Meet at 11:30 at ticket booth at Honolulu Zoo, (main enterance)
Where: Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 (meeting location TBA)
Who: People only
Topic: A Day at the Honolulu Zoo
Admission $5.00 per person ( so we may give a small donation to the zoo for our private tour)
No potluck, no birds. (sorry)
We will have about 45 minutes with Linda Santo's avian expert with Honolulu Zoo, she will provide a private tour of avian section of the zoo, answer our questions and then we will have the remainder of the day to explore on our own.
Arrive a bit early to find parking as sometimes it is busy in town and parking can be hard to find. If you have any difficulty finding our group call me on my cell 228-6224 (Karen) and we can help direct you.
Hope to see you at the zoo, this is a wonderful fun day. Don't forget your sunscreen! |
April 2009
When: Sunday, April 19th at 10:30-2:00 (ish)
Where: Avalon Care Home
1930 Kamehameha IV Road Phone:
808-847-4834
Honolulu, HI 96819
Who: People and Birds
What: Visiting the seniors with our birds |
February 2009
When: February 8th, 2009 12:00-2:00
Where: Neil Blaisdell Park
Who: Bird lovers and their birds
Topic: Potluck and bird toy making |
December 2008
When: Dec 14, 2008- Potluck
Where: TBA
Who: TBA
Topic: Christmas party-
Gift exchange and sister club box opening, food and fun. Don’t miss this fun filled celebration and bird gift exchange.
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November 2008
When: Nov 9, 2008- 12:00-3:00 Potluck
Where: Neil Blaisdell Park
Who: People and Birds
Topic: Social and box exchange
Social, potluck and prepare our box to ship to our sister club in York, PA. Every member please bring a small contribution from our club to theirs, items can include Hawaii related goodies (mac nuts, chocolates, etc) to bird toys, books, etc,anything to share with our sister club. They will be returning a box of goodies for our club which we will open at our December party. Please write a note, attach a picture of your flock or add something unique to your contribution. bring your item(s) and potluck to our meeting on Sunday Nov 9 from 12-3 at the Neil Blaisdell Park. It's sure to be a flock of fun.
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October 2008
When: Oct 12, 2008 - 11:00- 12:00 meeting and potluck to follow on lanai for club members
Where: Avalon Care Home, 1930 Kamehameha IV Rd Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 847-4834
Who: People and Birds
Topic: Nursing Home Visit
Bring your friendly birds and spend one hour with our club bring the joy of parrots to the seniors of Avalon Care Home in Aiea. After the visit our club meeting and potluck will commence on their covered lanai, birds welcome. See you there! Call Karen with questions- 228-6224
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September 2008 (UPDATE)
When: Sept 14, 2008- 12-3 Potluck and Pet Swap Meet
Where: VCA Animal Hospital, 45-608 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744 Top floor.
Who: People Only
Topic: Bring your gently used bird and pet products to the VCA Animal Hopsital, tabel and chairs will be provided, just bring lots of animal stuff!!! Price them reasonably and watch them "fly" out the door. A donation of 20% of your selling price is requested to assist the club with fundraising for the Dr. Pepperberg event in December. Potluck and club announcements and social will precede the sale. More information contact Karen at 228-6224. See you then!
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August 2008 (CANCELLED)
When: August 10th, 2008- 12:00 Potluck
Where: Neil Blaisdell Park
Who: People and Birds
Topic: Potluck and Pet Swap Meet
Bring your gently used bird and pet products to the Neil Blaisdell Park, bring your own table/chair or blanket to display your items. Price them reasonably and watch them "fly" out the door. A donation of 20% of your selling price is requested to assist the club with fundraising for the Dr. Pepperberg event in December. Potluck and club announcements and social will precede the sale. More information contact Karen at 228-6224. See you then!
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July 2008
When: July 13, 2008- 12:00 - 2:00 Potluck
Where: Neil Blaisdell Park
Who: People and Birds
Topic: Avian veterinarian visit
Dr. Walsh from Feather and Fur Clinic will be speaking to our club about avian nutrition and behaviorial problems and overall care. Join us for discussion, question and answer opportunities with Dr. Walsh. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to learn more about our birds.
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June 2008 (UPDATED)
When: June 8, 2008- 12:00 Potluck
Where: Neil Blaisdell Park
Who: People and Birds
Topic: We continue negations with Dr. Pepperberg and have not set a date for her presentation with us. Therefore the meeting on June 8th will focus on friendships and a sharing of animal organizations/ resources on Oahu. Please bring any sources or interesting finds you'd like to share with our club. This meeting will be an informal sharing of resources, club updates and friendships. We thought since we have not had a "social" in a while we would keep this meeting informal and informative. See you then.
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May 2008
When: May 10 and May 11 2008- Time TBA
Where: Neil Blaisdell Convention Center
Who: People and Birds
Topic: Pet Expo Weekend-
Sign up to answer the public’s questions, sign up new members and show off your birds and avian expertise! Bring your birds stand, toys and prepare to show off your birds many talents. Remember to wear your Aloha Hawaiian parrot club T-shirt to this event. People will WANT to know who YOU are!
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April 2008
When: April 13, 2008- Time TBA
Where: Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 (meeting location TBA)
Who: People only
Topic: A Day at the Honolulu Zoo
View the animal displays, learn behind the scenes information about the animals at the zoo and specific information regarding the zoo’s exotic bird collection. This is sure to be a fun filled adventurous day. Remember, hats and sunscreen and a picnic potluck contribution. |
March 2008
When: March 9, 2008- 12:00 Potluck
Where: Heeia State Park, 46-465 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744
Who: People and Birds
Topic: March 9- Captive Foraging- A video presentation, product demonstration and roundtable discussion on this new trend for our captive birds. Based on the model of the natural foraging instinct of all animals, author and videographer Dr. Scott Echols introduces the concept of including a foraging tree in a bird's enclosure for environmental enrichment. The 30-minute video describes how a foraging tree can potentially reduce the incidence of unwanted behaviors in captive birds. Also included are step-by-step directions on how to use a foraging tree as well as safe foraging toys for birds.
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February 2008
When: February 10, 2008- 12:00 Potluck
Where: Neil Blaisdell Park
Who: People and Birds
Topic: Bird LOVERS day.
Valentines Day for our birds, social party to celebrate and socialize with our little loves. A silent auction will be held with donated items from club members and local businesses. Proceeds for clubs general fund to pay for member events and supplies. |
January 2008
When: January 13, 2008- 12:00 Potluck
Where: Neil Blaisdell Park
Who: People and Birds
Topic: Protecting your parrot/pets. A discussion with Emily Gardner, Attorney at Law.
Planning for your pets’ legal care in case of emergency. Ms. Gardner will visit and share information on the legalities of proving ownership in event of lost bird, emergency health care, (what happens if you can no longer care) how to express your wishes for your bird after your gone and other legal issues pertaining to our pets. The distribution of wallet size emergency notification cards (A business like card that states in case of emergency notify this person ___ to care for my animals at home). Don’t miss this informative and valuable information. Remember to bring your silent auction donation to the meeting for our February Valentines Day and silent auction party.
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December 2007
Topic: Christmas Party
Date: December 9, 2007
Time: 12 Noon
Place: John and Susan’s House
Details: Potluck, Bring Chairs, Birds and Friends |
November 2007
Topic: Natural Methods of Birdkeeping
Speaker: EB Cravens
Date: Sunday, November 11, 2007
Time: 12 Noon
Place: VCA Animal Hospital, 45-608 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744
Details: Potluck, Bring Chairs, NO BIRDS
We are very pleased to announce that internationally renowned Parrot Expert and Writer EB Cravens will be speaking.
A science writer by training, EB was for years a regular contributor for AFA’s Watchbird Magazine and the Companion Parrot Quarterly. EB currently writes a monthly column entitled “The Complete Psittacine” in PARROTS Magazine out of England; and another, “The Hookbill Hobbyist” down under in the well-regarded Australian Birdkeeper. His monthly series of articles “Birdkeeping Naturally,” is sent out to bird clubs and individuals around the U.S., and is now finishing up its tenth year of publication.
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October 2007
Topic: Wild Bird Rehab
Speaker: Phoenix Morgine from Wild Bird Rehab
Date: Sunday, October 14, 2007
Time: 12 Noon
Place: Neil Blaisdell Park
Details: Potluck, Bring Chairs, Birds and Friends |
September 2007
Topic: Toy Making
Date: Sunday, September 9, 2007
Time: 12 Noon
Place: Neil Blaisdell Park
Details: Potluck, Bring Chairs, Birds and Friends |
August 2007
Topic: Going on Vacation? Akamai Flock Sitting
Speaker: Ali Forman from BBB Exotics
Date: Sunday, August 12, 2007
Time: 12 Noon
Place: Heeia State Park, 46-465 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744
Details: Potluck, Bring Chairs, Birds and Friends |
July 2007
Topic: Birthday Celebration
Date: Sunday, July 8, 2007
Time: 12 Noon
Place: Neil Blaisdell Park
Details: Potluck, Bring Chairs, Birds and Friends |
June 2007
Topic: Member Panel on Information Resources
Speaker: Sue, Myana and Maybe You
Date: Sunday, June 10, 2007
Time: 12 Noon
Place: Neil Blaisdell Park
Details: Potluck, Bring Chairs, Birds and Friends |
May 2007
Topic: Basic Training
Speaker: Myana and Toby
Date: Sunday, May 13, 2007
Time: 12 Noon
Place: Heeia State Park, 46-465 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744
Details: Potluck, Bring Chairs, Birds and Friends |
April 2007
Topic: Building a Aviary/ Parrot Friendly Plants/ Avian Flu Update
Speaker: Linda Santos
Date: Sunday, April 8, 2007
Time: 1PM
Place: Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
Details: Potluck, however, Do Not Bring Birds or chairs |
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Topic: Responsible Breeding & Breeding Cage Requirements
Speaker: Scott Eastman from Headwind Aviary
Date: Sunday, March 11, 2007
Time: 12 Noon
Place: Neil Blaisdell Park
Details: Potluck, Bring Chairs, Birds and Friends
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Topic: What to Do When You Bring Your Baby Bird Home
Speaker: Ellie George from Grammas Aviary
Date: Sunday, February 11, 2007
Time: 12 Noon
Place: Neil Blaisdell Park
Details: Potluck, Bring Chairs, Birds and Friends
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Topic: Disasters, ER and your Bird
Speaker: Dr. Brian Walsh, DVM, of Feather and Fur Clinic
Date: Sunday, January 14, 2007
Time: 12 Noon
Place: Neil Blaisdell Park
Details: Potluck, Bring Chairs, Birds and Friends
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Sunday, December 10, 2006 12 Noon Pot Luck Neil Blaisdell Park
Christmas Fun, Food and Games! The Club will provide Ham and drinks. Bring a side or dessert, a chair, your honey and/or your feathered friend. We will take the hustle and bustle out of this pre Christmas Sunday.
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Sunday, November 12, 2006 12 Noon Pot Luck Neil Blaisdell Park
We are warming up to Christmas and the New Year at this meeting. Photo Contest, Christmas Pictures and 2007 Calendar. Bring some of your best 4 x 6 or 5 x 7 photos of your bird. We plan to have a professional photographer judge the contest and give photo tips. Also, bring your Christmas Smiles. You can have a Christmas Picture taken with your bird by a member of the club. In addition, since you went to all the trouble of bringing some of your very best pictures, we will have 2007 calendars ready to insert your favorite photo.
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Sunday, October 8, 2006 12 Noon Pot Luck Neil Blaisdell Park
This meeting will be one you should not miss. The topics will be hard hitting and could save your bird’s life. Topics will include advances in Aviary Medicine and Avian Diseases common to Hawaii.
Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Eric Ako, DVM, The Pet Doctor |
Sunday, September 10, 2006 1:30 PM Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
Topic: Parrot Enrichment
Special Guest Speaker: Linda Santos
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Sunday, August 13, 2006 12 Noon Pot Luck Neil Blaisdell Park
Topic: Flock Break Outs,
Greys vs. Eclectus |
Sunday, July 9, 2006 12 Noon Pot Luck 44-494 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Recall Flying. This month’s meeting will focus on recall flying and the meeting survey results. At June’s meeting we discussed Avian Flu issues. We sang, we ate and celebrated our avian companions. A special thanks goes out to Sasha for celebrating her birthday with us and her human Karen for bringing the yummy cake. |
Sunday, June 11, 2006 12 Noon Pot Luck Neil Blaisdell Park
Avian Flu Latest News and Reliable Sources of Information. May's meeting was a three ring circus. We had new faces, drawings, facts about female parrots and a special guest free flyer. This group is full of surprises! Come by and visit. Bring a chair, drinks and be ready to have some fun. |
Sunday, May 14, 2006 12 Noon Pot Luck Neil Blaisdell Park
This month's meeting will focus on the special nutritional needs for female parrots and signs of distress. We have a great core group that is having a blast at all the meetings. Come join the group and experience some of those little know facts, fun and fellowship. |
Sunday, April 9, 2006 12 Noon Pot Luck Neil Blaisdell Park
MEETING DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM first Sunday to Second Sunday.
The next meeting of the Parrot club will be the April 9, 2006. That is the second Sunday. The place is the usual place, 3 tree form the street on the Ewa side of Neal Blaisdell Park in Pearl City, beginning at 12:00 Noon.
The club will continue to meet on the Second Sunday of the month.
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Sunday, March 12th, 2006 12 Noon Pot Luck Neil Blaisdell Park
MEETING DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM first Sunday to Second Sunday.
The next meeting of the Parrot club will be the March 12, 2006. That is the second Sunday. The place is the usual place, 3 tree form the street on the Ewa side of Neal Blaisdell Park in Pearl City, beginning at 12:00 Noon.
The club will continue to meet on the Second Sunday of each month.
Come may, we are considering having the meeting at the pet fair to be held on May 14 at the NBC meeting facilities at our booth.
Aloha,
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Sunday, February 19th, 2006 12 Noon Pot Luck Neil Blaisdell Park
Because of the Super Bowl and Pro Bowl, the parrot club will meeting on February 19, 2006, beginning 12:00 noon, at the third tree from the road on the Ewa side of Neal Blaisdell Park in Pearl City.
It should be a good program. Topics to be discussed include Training, Diet and Behavior. If you want to have your birds' wings, nails or beak clipped, bring your bird and if you have scissors and nail clippers bring them.
Anyone interested in Parrots and other tame birds, you are invited to the meeting, with or without your bird(s).
Spread the word!!
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Sunday, December 4th, 2005 12 Noon Pot Luck Neil Blaisdell Park
Pot luck luncheon bring enough to share with others even the parrots; bring your own chair, bird perch, drinks for yourself and parrot.
Collecting dropped bird feathers (wing,tail,body) that falls off your bird; (any breed) fairly cleaned for our friends,the Hubbards in Arizona. Bring your feathers.
Hope to see all parrot enthusiasts there! |
Sunday, November 6th, 2005 12 Noon Pot Luck Neil Blaisdell Park
Pot luck luncheon bring enough to share with others even the parrots; bring your own chair, bird perch, drinks for yourself and parrot.
Collecting dropped bird feathers (wing,tail,body) that falls off your bird; (any breed) fairly cleaned for our friends,the Hubbards in Arizona. Bring your feathers.
Hope to see all parrot enthusiasts there!
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Sunday, October 2nd, 2005 12 Noon Pot Luck Neil Blaisdell Park
Monthly meeting – care and welfare of parrots; large or small – interested in owning a parrot but not sure what type of breed you want – come and meet different breeds of parrots and what their owners have to say about their personality and traits.
Do you have a bird service? Come and let us know about your service.
Collecting dropped bird feathers (wing,tail,body) that falls off your bird; (any breed) fairly cleaned for our friends,the Hubbards in Arizona. Bring your feathers.
Pot luck luncheon bring enough to share with others even the parrots; bring your own chair, bird perch, drinks for yourself and parrot.
Hope to see all parrot enthusiasts there!
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Sunday, September 11th, 2005 12 Noon Pot Luck Neil Blaisdell Park
Monthly meeting. Don't forget to bring a dish, drink,chair and parrot
Thanks
Rob Reisenwitz
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Sunday, August 7th, 2005 12 Noon Pot Luck Neil Blaisdell Park
Monthly meeting. Don't forget to bring a dish, drink,chair and parrot
Thanks
Rob Reisenwitz
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Sunday, July 3rd, 2005 12 Noon Pot Luck Neil Blaisdell Park
Monthly meeting. Don't forget to bring a dish, drink,chair and parrot
Thanks
Rob Reisenwitz
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Sunday, June 5th, 2005 Pot Luck Neil Blaisdell Park
Come this Sunday, for the monthly meeting. Don't forget to Bring a dish, drink,chair and bird
Thanks
Rob Reisenwitz
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| MAY 7 & 8 SAT, SUN from 10:00AM - 4:00PM BOTH DAYS - PET EXPO! |
Sunday, April 3, 2005 Pot Luck and monthly meeting (canceled)
Due to family difficulties I have found that I can no longer be your President, as of today I have to resign. This comes at a very hard time for me and my family needs me now. I have spoken to a few of the members Lisa, Jane and Dianna they were kind enough to understand my situation and are going to keep the meetings going. .
As for the April meeting there will be none, but for those of you interested in helping at the Pet Expo in May please contact Lisa she will be running it. Again sorry but I have no choice but to resign at this point, please feel free to contact Rob or Lisa.
Thanks
Ali Furman
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Sunday, March 13, 2005 Pot Luck and monthly meeting 12:00 noon at the Park
Come with ideas this Sunday, March 13th for the Pet Expo that will be in May (Sat-Sun 7th-8th). Don't forget a potluck dish, chairs and your birds!
Thanks
Ali Furman
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Sunday, January 30, 2005 Pot Luck and monthly meeting at Ali Furman's Home 12:00 noon
Hi and Aloha,
Hope everyone had a safe and Happy Holidays. As February approaches for our next meeting it just happened to land on Super Bowl Sunday, I know that wouldn't effect our meeting but just in case I decided to have the meeting a week earlier this Sunday January 30th at my home 12 noon. Now the other reason for this change is one of our members are leaving for the Mainland so along with out meeting I would like to incorporate their going away, we will be sad to see them go. So for those of you who made need my address again please feel free to call me at 236-1133 and I will be more than happy to give you directions.
So for our meeting please bring your chairs your bird if you would like to and a covered dish for our potluck the topic this meeting will be diet and nutrition.
Thanks and sorry for such a sort notice.
Ali Furman
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Sunday, December 5, 2004 Christmas party from 12:00-3:00
Aloha Everyone,
Wow have we had rain or what, sorry about the miscomunication of the cancelation of the last meeting, I thought everyone's e-mail was up to date, please forgive me if any of you were put out.
The next meeting will be our Christmas party, I didn't want to take any chances of the rain so I decided to have it at our house, I sent out the invitation with the address on it to get to my house if you have any questions please feel free to call. 236-1133.
The menu will be as follows.
The club wil provide the main dish I thought we would do ham, noodles, rice, and drinks, if anyone would like to make something that would be great, just let me know.
The party will be on Dec 5th from 12:00-3:00, as I stated on the invitation, please bring your chairs and a bird, if you cannot make it I understand. I decided not to go with the restaurant or to charge any one for the party. Hope to see there.
Thanks and Merry Christmas
Ali Furman |
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