baars april 2015
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Annual Nature's Vision Fundraiser and Lots of Upcoming Shows!TRANSCRIPT
BEHIND BAARS
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BAY AREA AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILE SOCIETY April 2015
Cuora flavomarginata emerging in spring Aleks Haecky (CC BY-NC-SA)
Friday, April 25 @ 7:30 p.m.
Doors open 7:00 p.m.
Cubberley Community Center, RoomH-6, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
BAARS is an educational and conservational group of amateur and professional herpetologists who want to share their
knowledge, enthusiasm, and friendship with others interested in these fascinating creatures.
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CONTENTS President’s Editorial Announcing BAARS’ May 2015 Fundraiser Online Ordering Instructions Calender: Events & Shows & Meetings Treasurer’s Report 2015 Board Members BAARS Social Connections Support BAARS From Our Archives: Evergreen 1981
ONLINE RESOURCES OLDER NEWSLETTERS MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS East Bay Vivarium Berkeley - 10% Dr. R. Singh Veterinarian Sunnyvale - 10%
President’s Editorial Greetings BAARS Members and Supporters.
At our last meeting Brian Gundy of For Goodness Snakes (http://www.for-goodness-snakes.com/)
was our featured speaker. Brian breeds spectacular Ball Python morphs—some real beauties were
on hand to view. His talk was about his herp presentations. They differ from our usual BAARS
shows where we are at a table and people come up and we show and tell one-on-one or a small
group at a time. With the presentations, you have an audience and can talk to a lot of people at
once. Sometimes, BAARS does such presentations (usually to a pre-school audience).
Brian’s lead is, “If you like puppies, you’ll like reptiles.” And who doesn’t like puppies!?
Then he teaches the audience how to hold a snake. This is one activity I always do at our BAARS shows, often saying,
“Let the snake think it’s in control, while in fact you really are.” And then a side
comment to the parent(s), “Good future spouse training”.
Next is an over-the-shoulder with a snake. This
is a common thing we do at our BAARS shows,
and often the parents are bringing out their
cameras for a shot. Next, we all got to see a
demonstration where BAARS member Pete
Marshall wore a blindfold and a huge Tegu
licked his cheek. After that, it was having an
audience member palpate the heart, etc.
For the finale, a bunch of audience members,
myself included, each took a section of a very
large Burmese Python and held it up with both
hands. I had a demented vision of that
bombastic personal trainer, Jillian Micheals
(from “The Biggest Loser and advertiser on TV
for Nordic Track), screaming at us as we did alternating curls with the snake. “Is
that all you’ve got?!” A big “THANKS” to Brain for all this.
Our next meeting is Friday, April 24th. The theme is “Bring Your Herp”, so a chance for us all to show and tell. I think
we’ll see some interesting surprises (not a Komodo Dragon, but we can always hope!).
There are a LOT of BAARS shows coming up, so please go to our website and check out the dates, times, and
locations. Please help out if you can!
Jeff Whitnack, BAARS President, 2015
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Announcing the BAARS May 2015 Fundraiser BAARS Organization Code: 47529
by Scott Petersen
Based upon prior interest and success, BAARS is partnering again with Nature’s Vision for our May 2015 fundraiser.
Fundraising will run through Sunday, June 7, 2015, just in time for those spring holidays, birthdays, and graduations. If
you are curious, Nature’s Vision is focused on education and promoting environmental causes, donating to
organizations who are dedicated to rainforest preservation, marine conservation, protecting wildlife, preserving
nature, and ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. With over 150 environmentally themed items, BAARS will
receive 40% of the total amount raised, with an additional 6% going to the World Wildlife Fund for marked items.
You can order in ONLINE, by phone, or at a club meeting. ONLINE is preferred. See instructions in next article.
Any way you order, be sure to use the BAARS Organization Code: 47529, so that we get credit for your purchase.
Online (preferred) http://bit.ly/1IEANDf
or: http://www.naturesvisionfundraising.com/credit_group.cfm?student=Newsletter
Access through the link above or from the baars.org web site 2015 Fund Raiser button.
View and shop from the catalog online. Pay with credit/debit card.
Items are shipped to your home (free shipping for orders over $100).
By Phone: 1-888-303-7533
Call Nature’s Vision (open Monday-Friday 8:30am-6:30pm EDT).
Items are shipped to your home (free shipping for orders over $100).
View the catalog online or request a printed catalog from a board member.
Pay by credit/debit card.
Manual order
Order at a general meeting (or use email if using PayPal - [email protected] ).
Use the online catalog or a hard copy to select your items (note item number, size, color, and quantity).
Items will be distributed at the general meeting following the close of the fund raiser.
Pay with PayPal, Check, or Cash.
Help support BAARS while getting great items for your friends, family, or yourself.
Remember, you must provide the BAARS organization code 47529 or BAARS won’t benefit from your purchase.
Organization Code: 47529
Nature’s Vision Website: http://bit.ly/1IEANDf
Nature’s Vision Tel: 888-303-7533 (M-F 8:30am-6:30pm EST)
BAARS PayPal account: [email protected]
Thank you for your continued support.
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Online Ordering Instructions by The Editor
Click on the Nature's Vision image above to get started.
Once at the site:
1. Enter Organization Code 47529 so that BAARS receives 40% of the sell price.
2. Click Submit.
3. Verify BAARS receives the funds
4. Click Start Shopping.
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Calender: Events & Shows & Meetings by Joanne Hiratsuka Petersen
Details are on our BAARS.org website under Shows.
Contact Joanne Petersen, [email protected].
BAARS Merchandise: http://www.cafepress.com/baars Wear a club t-shirt to an event to support and promote your club!
April 2015
April 24 Friday 7:30 p.m.
BAARS General Club Meeting - Room H-6 This will be a low-key "Bring your favorite Herp Night" (reptile or amphibian). We'll have mini-presentations, where the most enthusiastic members can discuss the herps that they brought to the meeting. Hopefully, we'll also have some auction items (bring some, if you can), and refreshments!! START TIME: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 7 p.m.)
April 25 Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Summit for the Planet - Mount Madonna School 491 Summit Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 9th Annual Summit for the Planet Earth Day Celebration April 25, 2014. Be a part of a community-wide event celebrating Earth Day and giving inspiration to today’s youth and their families on how they can take meaningful action on important environmental issues. (Walk-a-thon precedes the Earth Day festivities at 10 am; BAARS is not participating in that.) Attendees: Joanne & Scott Petersen Contact: Joanne Petersen, [email protected] if you are able to attend and bring herps. Mt. Madonna contact: [email protected], 408-846-4035
April 26 Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Earth Day Celebration at Westwind Barn 27210 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills Rain will cancel our event. If there is any doubt about whether or not we have cancelled, please contact Sarah Gualtieri the morning of April 26th at cellphone 650-996-8015. Exhibitors should arrive between 11:30am and 12:30pm; car access will be blocked off at 12:30pm. Table location is on a first -come, first-serve basis. Please be prepared to provide your own table, chairs, educational pamphlets or materials. A canopy is highly recommended; contact Joanne if you can bring one. Attendees: Scott & Joanne Petersen Contact: Joanne Petersen, [email protected] if you are able to attend and bring herps. Westwind Barn contact: Sarah Gualtieri, 650-996-8015
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May 2015
May 1 Friday 7:30 p.m.
BAARS Board Meeting - 7:30 p.m. TBD For details, contact [email protected].
May 2 Saturday 12 noon - 3 p.m.
Carnival at Sherman Oaks Community Charter Elementary School
1800-C Fruitdale Ave San Jose, San Jose, CA 95128
Bring your herps and show these kids the joys of owning reptiles and amphibians! It’s an outdoors
show but we will have a tent for shade and to control access to our pets.
Attendees: Joanne Petersen, Jeff Whitnack
Contact: Joanne Petersen, [email protected] if you are able to bring herps.
Sherman Oaks contact: Sergio Lopez, [email protected]
May 16 Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Hartnell College Family Science Day
411 Central Ave., building N (Merrill Hall), Salinas Campus map: http://www.hartnell.edu/location/1-hartnell-college-main-campus Ninth annual Family Science Day! This event is FREE and open to the public. So many young people haven't had any kind of animal experience outside of what they might have at their schools. It will be a great opportunity to educate them about the wonderful world of herps. The Family Science, Health, and Literacy Day will offer a wide range of activities and demonstrations, including: - Hands-On computer workshops in the state-of-the-art Tech Mobile - Math magic and math games - Free Books for all ages and reading activities - Farm Stand for Kids - Astronomy, biology, nutrition, and healthy living activities - Many Hands-On Science and Family Fun Activities! - Free Food!! Attendees: Tony Velez, Scott & Joanne Petersen, Pete Marshall Contact: Joanne Petersen, [email protected] if you can bring herps. Please arrive by 10:30 am. Hartnell contact: Joni Black [email protected]
May 16-17 Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
NorCal Reptile Expo Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton 94566 Formerly Bay Area Reptile Expo. BAARS may have a table there if I can get enough volunteers to man the booth. Otherwise, this information is provided for anyone who wants to attend. ($10 adults, $5 kids under 12, kids under 5 free last year.) Contact: Joanne Petersen, [email protected] -- if you are able to attend even for just part of a day, let me know which date and time you can be there. I'll confirm BAARS table when I have volunteers (none yet)!
May 22 Friday 7:30 p.m.
BAARS General Club Meeting - Room H-6 Speaker: TBD START TIME: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 7 p.m.)
June 2015
June 5 Friday 7:30 p.m.
BAARS Board Meeting - 7:30 p.m. TBD For details, contact [email protected].
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June 6 Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Santa Clara City Library Northside Branch Library, 695 Moreland Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054 Summer reading kickoff event with reptiles!! Indoors setup. Attendees: Scott & Joanne P. Contact: Joanne Petersen, [email protected] if you are able to bring herps. SCCL contact: Cheryl Lee | Program Coordinator- Branch Manager [email protected]
June 14 Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
World Turtle Day Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo, 1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Give PAJMZ members and the public the opportunity to meet your chelonians! Members viewing: 1012 noon; public viewing: 12 pm (1 hour break between showings) Attendees: Joanne & Scott P. Contact: Joanne Petersen, [email protected] if you are able to bring turtles, or loan them to her to bring to the event if you’re unable to make it. Joanne doesn’t have any turtles to show! PAJMZ contact: Julie Cameron, 650-326-6338 [email protected]
June 26 Friday 7:30 p.m.
BAARS General Club Meeting - Room M-2 Speaker: TBD START TIME: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 7 p.m.)
I could not believe my eyes... www.petreptiles.org [The fact that this site appears in the newsletter is not an endorsement of such site. The Editor was exploring, and provides this notice as comic relief.]
Treasurer’s Report Scott Petersen
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2015 Board Members President: Jeff Whitnack, [email protected] Vice President & Speakers: Scott Alexander, 408-823-3675, [email protected] Membership Secretary: Kyna Hendra, 408-204-5131, [email protected] Treasurer: Scott Petersen, [email protected] Recording Secretary: Vacant Publicity Director: Vacant Newsletter Editor & Webmaster: Aleks Haecky, [email protected] Show Coordinator: Joanne Petersen, [email protected] Adoptions Coordinator: Alex Maier, [email protected] Social Media MAL: vacant Members at Large: Gilbert & Dorothy Castro, 408-582-4247, [email protected] Members at Large: Tania Tengan & Michael Pleban & Aria Pleban & Austin Pleban, 408-499-5867, [email protected] Members at Large: Rhonda Velez & Tony Velez, 831-540-8119, [email protected]
BAARS Social Connections by Aleks Haecky
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Support BAARS Join from our website www.baars.org.
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Palo Alto CA 94301-3351
Last Words by Aleks Haecky
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