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Most MCBA bird club meetings
feature speakers discussing various aspects of aviculture—bird
behavior, health care, breeding, conservation, environmental issues,
nutrition, and more. Two meetings per year feature raffles with pot
luck food, fun and a casual atmosphere. We schedule several national
and international bird-related speakers each year to inform and
entertain our members. To help cover the costs of these special
programs, we sometimes have to charge a small additional admission fee
for both members and visitors.
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Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00)
Holiday Potluck
Party
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00)
Susan Buzzelli - Cockatoos
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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00)
Lawrence Tholl, DVM
Valley View Pet Hospital, Burnsville MN |
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00)
TBD |
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Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00)
TBD |
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Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00)
Spring Potluck Party |
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00)
TBD |
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Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00)
TBD |
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00)
TBD |
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00)
TBD |
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00)
TBD |
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00)
TBD |
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Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
at 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:00)
Holiday Potluck Party |
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.
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