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The Nashville Zoo
and the International Herpetological Symposium Inc. invite you to attend the 32nd
Annual Meeting of the International Herpetological Symposium.
The meeting will be held at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel
in Nashville, Tennessee.
***************** NOTICE TO ALL SYMPOSIUM ATTENDEES *****************
Due to the state of Tennessee's strict legislation and active enforcement of possession of ALL reptile and amphibian species,
we urge that NO animals are brought into the state, collected in the state, or presented at the symposium.
Schedule of Events:
Three days of presentations on Herpetology, Herpetoculture, and Reptile Veterinary
Medicine. Behind the Scenes tour of the Nashville Zoo (dinner included),
Reception and Icebreaker sponsored by REPTILES Magazine,
Banquet and Auction. The IHS Vendor tables will be open to the public and IHS registrants at no charge during the entire conference
with an incredibly diverse selection of herpetocultural supplies, artwork, books, and other items.
Reception & Icebreaker Sponsor
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In addition, the annual IHS Herp Photo Contest will once again take
place during the symposium. You can participate in this professional class display & contest of herpetological photography, or simply enjoy
it as a spectator. Click HERE for the
rules
and past winners' images.Photo Contest Sponsor |
Wednesday - June 18, 2008.
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Field Trip and Picnic to the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The additional cost of the Field Trip is $37.50 /person which covers transportation, entrance to the facility and behind the scenes
tour. The buses will leave the hotel at 8:00 A.M. and will arrive at the Aquarium at 10:00 A.M. Lunch will be across the
square at The Big River Grill and Brewery at your personal expense. It is 100 yards from the Aquarium. Most sandwiches are
about $8.00 plus drinks. Their food is great and they make their own beer!!!
7:00 P.M. IHS Registration Table opens in the IHS VIP Suite. Please check in to receive your
registration and information packet. The registration table will also be open from 8:00 A.M.
until 5:00 P.M. on Thursday and Friday at lecture hall.
7:00 P.M. Casual Reception/Icebreaker begins in IHS VIP Suite at the hotel. Free refreshments, beer
and lots of fun and casual conversation.
Thursday - June 19, 2008
8:30 A.M. Opening remarks and welcome.
8:45 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Speaker Presentations
6:30 P.M. Interested in some Tennessee field herping?????
There will be a guided tour at the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail
sponsored by the Tennessee Herpetological Society. For more information please contact
Lisa Powers at froghavenfarm@bellsouth.net NO LATER THAN JUNE 10, 2008.
Friday - June 20, 2008
8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Speaker Presentations
5:30 P.M. 10:00 P.M. Picnic at the Nashville Zoo and "Behind the Scenes" tour.
Transportation to and from the Nashville Zoo provided by IHS.
Saturday - June 21, 2008
8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Speaker Presentations
4:30 P.M .
Closing remarks and announcements.
6:30 P.M. until 12:00 P.M. IHS Banquet at the hotel. Banquet speaker presentation. Presentation of the Joseph Laszlo Memorial award.
Herp Photo Contest winners announced. Annual IHS auction.
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Registration fee of $125, spouse $65 are due on or before June 1, 2008;
after June 1, - $165, spouse $75. We accept VISA and MasterCard. CHECKS MUST BE IN USD FUNDS.
Daily Pricing Also Available
Thurs. 6/19 $30 on or before June 1, 2008; $35 after June 1, 2008 --- Lectures Only
Friday 6/20 $45 on or before June 1, 2008; $65 after June 1, 2008 --- Lectures, Evening Zoo Trip and Picnic
Sat. 6/21 $50 on or before June 1, 2008; $65 after June 1, 2008 --- Lectures, Banquet at Hotel and Auction
Click here for a Printable Registration Form
or contact the IHS Secretary, Treasurer, or President at the addresses below to receive
a registration form by mail. Attendees of the 30th and 31st IHS are on our mailing list and will
receive a registration form by mail.
IHS Hotel room rates if booked by June 8, 2008: $109/day Single/Double/Triple or Quad.
Hotel Reservations must be made directly with the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel,
2025 MetroCenter Boulevard, Nashville, TN, USA 37228-1505. Telephone: (615) 259-4343 Reservations: (866) 866-8086
When making your hotel reservations mention the International Herpetological Symposium to secure special group rate.
A free shuttle is provided by the hotel to and from the airport. There is a courtesy phone in the baggage claim area to request this service.
Interested in submitting a paper for presentation at the 32nd Annual Symposium?
Email your abstract to the 2008 Program Coordinator:
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Send registration fee to:
Giovanni Fagioli
IHS Treasurer
32514 NE 77th St.
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 861-7964
e-mail: beanfarm@beanfarm.com
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General Information:
Bob Ashley
915 Seymour Ave.
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 256-7831
e-mail: ecoorders@hotmail.com |
IHS Vendor Coordinator:
Giovanni Fagioli
32514 NE 77th St.
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 861-7964
e-mail: beanfarm@beanfarm.com |
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IHS OFFICERS
President
Bob Ashley
915 Seymour Ave.
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 256-7831
e-mail: ecoorders@hotmail.com
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Vice President
Ken Foose
Las Vegas Exotic Pets
2105 N. Decatur
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 631-7387
e-mail: ExoticPetsLV@aol.com
| 2008 Program Coordinator,
Nicole Atteberry
Nashville Zoo
3777 Nolensville Road
Nashville, TN 37211
e-mail: natteberry@nashvillezoo.org
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Treasurer
Giovanni Fagioli
The Bean Farm
32514 NE 77th St.
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 861-7964
e-mail: beanfarm@beanfarm.com |
Secretary and
Grants Program Chair
Frank Lundburg
P.O. Box 6329
Boise, ID 83707 USA
e-mail: teguix@aol.com
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Immediate Past President
Joseph P. Marek, Jr.
10411 Balsamwood Ct.
Laurel, MD 20708
e-mail: joseph.p.marek.jr@verizon.com
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IHS ADVISORS
- James Badman
- Jon Coote
- Dennis Johnston
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- Jeff Barringer
- David Doherty
- Bill Love
- Vince Scheidt
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- Randal Berry
- Russ Gurley
- Vicky Poole
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