Well folks we did it! We successfully had our first meeting, and I for one had a great time.
I want to thank everyone who showed up and put up with the disorganization... I think in the end, everything went pretty well!
I have been over the suggestions and expectations that everyone turned in and it seems that the following were the main threads in common:
Networking with other parrot owners and having a support group
Resource sharing (recipes, toys, supplies etc)
Supporting good avian causes
Enrichment
Solving behavioral problems
Nutrition
Toy making group
Species specific education
General education on all aspects of care
We also had most people interested in being a part of at least one co-op (I'll be passing on these people's info and preferences to Emily)
With these suggested topics of interest I think we have some very good topics for future meetings.
I am planning on starting organizing our next meeting in the next couple of days, but would love some input from everyone.
1) Was the time good, or should we meet a little earlier/later?
2) Would members prefer if we met South, North or Alternate wherever possible?
3) Is Sunday a good day for everyone?
Finally I wanted to include a reminder about some of the links and information in the hand out.
Barbara Heidenreich's positive reinforcement workshop is May 14th, support rescue parrots and learn how to train your own in a positive way
The Feather Distribution Project
Good Bird Inc information, dvds, books etc on positive reinforcement
Susan Friedman and information on the Living and Learning with Parrots course... a must do for parrot owners who want to understand why their bird does what it does
I look forward to your input and can't wait to see you at the next meeting!
Jamie
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