Society News
The Chairman, Lou Dall'est was an apology this evening and so Vice-President Warwick Remington chaired the meeting in his absence. The meeting for August was opened at 8.15pm with a warm welcome to the 54 members in attendance.
Main Feature:
Committee Member Steven Maric introduced another of our Committee members, Daniel Tenaglia, who was the guest speaker at tonight's meeting. Daniel has been keeping birds for the best part of 35 years in one form or another. His initial interest in birds began with Budgies and Pigeons quite some time ago and developed to the point where today he has a large number of flights housing a variety of birds. Tonight's presentation was titled "White & Black Cockatoos". Daniel began by addressing the White Cockatoos. He spoke about Sulphur Crested Cockatoos, Little Corellas, Long billed Corellas, Major Mitchells and Galahs. As Daniel spoke about each of the sub species, and their mutations, he displayed excellent photographs which made it easy to observe the differences (subtle in some cases). He then went on to discuss the Black Cockatoos ie White Tails, Yellow Tails and Red Tails and the sub species. Along with the many flights and aviaries that Daniel maintains is a large (and I mean large) flight. It measures approximately 50 x 20x12 metres and houses his Black Cockatoos. They all co-exist quite happily and in fact breed freely in a range of nest boxes/logs at various heights. Daniel suggests that the Cockatoos do not cross breed at all, show little or no aggression and raise young to maturity if left to their own devices. Daniels preference is to hand raise most of the Black Cockatoos and has a well set up breeding room for this purpose. He feeds Grey Sunflower, Corn, Celery (blended), Vegetables and Mealworms. He feeds his hand reared babies on Vetafarm Hand Raising Formula. Daniel went on to answer a large variety if questions from the floor. If the number of questions raised were any indication, Daniels presentation was the highlight of the evening. I am sure, like myself, members were most impressed with the knowledge an enthusiasm displayed by Daniel during his presentation. He was thanked by Matt Baird and presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Society for his contribution
General Business:
1 Competitions:
The Lucky Door Prize a $15 Voucher from Nunawading Birds & Pets was won by Mrs Joy Watson. The Lucky Name Badge Prize went to Mr John Pope who won a $10 Voucher from Nunawading Birds & Pets. Raffle winners for the evening were - Mr Martin Pando won a $50 Voucher from Mad About Pets, Mr Ian Grant won a 20kg Bag of Seed donated by Dandenong Stockfeeds & Mr Mick Parsons won a Carry Box donated by Mr Stan Urch.
2 New Members:
Warwick welcomed all the new members to the Society and hoped they enjoyed their association with ASA.
3 Next Month's Program:
One of our long serving Committee members and Vice-Presidents Mr Warwick Remington will present..."Aviculture in the USA."
4 Lost /Found:
Found...Indian Ringneck..St Albans area
5 Service Items:
At back of Hall with Stephanie
6 Books:
At the back of the Hall with Tom
Other Business
1.
Warwick announced the results of the Photographic Competition for 2010 ...1st Keith Ward.. Major Mitchell ..2nd Rob Goodings..King Parrot ...3rd Stephanie Gough..Kite and a Junior Award went to Miss Mollie Chew..Black Swan.
2.
Finch Convention 2011...Brisbane 29/4/11 until 1/5/11..
3.
70th Anniversary of the Society to be celebrated at Healesville Sanctuary in November ...details and further information next month
Meeting Closed at 9.30pm and members enjoyed a chat over Coffee.
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This document authored by the VAC, (Victorian Avicultural Council) is available as a Word document HERE.
DONATIONS FOR RAFFLES
If you wish to donate an item to any of our regular raffles, please contact our Raffle Coordinator
PET BIRD BREEDERS REGISTER
Our secretary, Graeme Hocking receive calls from members of the general public who are trying to find a breeder they can contact for the purchasing of a pet bird. The usual enquiries are for budgerigars, cockatiels and canaries. However, other species are sought at times such as galahs, corellas, eclectus, conures etc. If you are a member, please contact Graeme Hocking [03] 5787 1292 and register. We need your name, phone number(s) and species. Only first names and phone numbers will be given out. If you are not a member, you may wish to also avail yourself of this service.
FEATURES of OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS
The monthly meetings of the society are held in Melbourne at the Trades Hall on the corner of Lygon & Victoria Sts
The main entry into the Trades Hall is from Victoria street. After entering either go through to the courtyard or go up the stairs There is a lift in the rear building that will take you to level 2,On level 2 look for the signs that will direct you to the New Council Chambers where there is comfortable seating for over 400 people The entry from Lygon st is closed from 6 pm Parking is available in lygon street & surrounding side streets also there is about 40 carparks at the rear of the building. To reach this area enter from Victoria St & enter the Laneway behind the building then go up the ramp for parking Walk back down the laneway & enter as above.
Currently, the Avicultural Society of Australia meets at 8.00pm on the third Wednesday of the month. This is a heated venue with wheelchair access and ample adjacent free car parking. The meetings feature guest speakers, Powerpoint colour slide presentations and topics of interest relating to aviary birds.
Avicultural accessories and bird books are available at reduced prices
for members. Supper is provided free at the conclusion of the meetings
and visitors are always welcome.
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