Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00) Karen Anderson - AAV updates
	Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00) Melissa Shelton - Holistic Avian Pet Care
	Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00) MAARS - Eileen McCarthy and Joseph P. Yenkosky, PhD, MS. - Post Traumatic Stress
	Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00) White Pine Rehabilitation (fees apply in the form of donations to White Pine)
	Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00) Potluck Party and Raffle
	Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00) Bird Show - Juli Sands and Mary Karlquist
	Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00) Dr. Brian Speer, DVM, DABVP-Av, ECAMS Behavior and it's integrative role with the wellness of our birds. (fees apply $3 for members - $10 for non-members)
	Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00) Toy Building Event  Take home as many toys as you can build at this event (fees apply $10 for members - $20 for non-members)
	Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00) Susan Buzzelli - Caiques
	Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 2:00pm (Doors Open at 1:30) Pet Bird Product Expo
	Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00) Dr Pat Redig - U of M Veterinary School
	Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00) Holiday Potluck Party and Raffle

Meeting Location, Date, & Time

The Minnesota Companion Bird Association meets the third Wednesday of each month at the St. Paul Sheet Metal Worker's Association Meeting Hall, 1681 East Cope Avenue, Maplewood, Minnesota.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for socializing and setup. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.

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Meeting Protocol

All members, guests, and visitors must sign in upon entering the meeting hall. After a short social period, meetings are called to order for announcements about MCBA events and other topics. The main program (1–3 hours) follows these announcements. Members are responsible for setting up and taking down chairs and tables. Help from people who can come early and/or stay late is greatly appreciated. Children are always welcome, but parents are expected to remind them to remain quiet during the presentation. There is no smoking allowed in the facility.

Visitors

The MCBA loves to have visitors join us at our bird club meetings! Visitors and guests of members may attend one meeting free of charge, but must pay an admission fee of $3.00 per meeting ($5 when there is an out-of-town speaker) thereafter, should they choose not to join by that time.

Birds at Meetings

You are welcome to bring your parrots and other birds to meetings and bird club promotions, but you must control and clean up after your own pets. Please bring all the supplies you will need to clean up wherever you take your birds. Also, show respect to all birds and their owners by asking before touching someone else's birds. Finally, keep in mind that many avian diseases are highly contagious. Please keep birds exhibiting any signs of illness—and those being medicated for any disease—safely at home to protect both your pet and birds belonging to other members. While we love all animals at the MCBA, only birds and humans are allowed to attend meetings!

Commercial Tables

Several of our commercial members have tables set up at MCBA meetings to sell their products. Products available have included: bird food and treats, parrot toys, bird-safe household products, play gyms, perches, air filters, bird art items, clothing, cages, magazines, books, pet photography, grooming services, pet carriers, and much more.