Mid American Exotic Bird Society (MAEBS) -- Events Page
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Upcoming Meetings

January 18, 2009

March 15, 2009

May 17 2009

July 19 2009
       Picnic

September 20, 2009

November 15, 2009

The Last Meeting...

The last meeting was held November 16th, 2008.  New officers were elected.  The changes have been made to the directory on the main page


MAEBS 2009 Bird Fair
  Christmas Party
Our Christmas Party is on December 13th, 2008.
Location: Donna Bolon's House
Time: 6:00pm
Address: 52 Twenty Grand Rd. SW
Pataskala, Ohio 43062
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Gift Exchange is a $10.00 limit if you wish to participate.  Please bring a side dish or dessert.  The main entree' will be lasagna.

    RSVP by December 6th, 2008

Donna: 614-419-3984
Terri:614-759-9491

Hope to see you all there!


The beautiful Ohio weather makes it hard to remember the Christmas is not too far away. If you have any ideas for this year's Christmas party, please submit them to the MAEBS Committee We are looking for a place, a theme, game ideas, raffles, catering and anything else that can make this a memorable event.


Bird Related Events in Ohio
2008 Columbus Pet Expo www.columbuspetexpo.com
Franklin County Veterens Memorial
Friday, October 31st
12pm - 9pm
Saturday, November 1st
10am - 8pm
Sunday, November 2nd
11am - 6pm
BIRD FAIRS IN OHIO

November 22-23 - Cleveland, OH - Ohio Family Pet Expo I-X Convention Center, One I-X Center Dr.. (630)-469-4611 Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-5pm, Admission: Adults $9, 3-12 $5.

December 07 - Cincinnati/Sharonville, OH - Ohio Bird Fair - Holiday Inn-Sharonville, 3855 Hauck Rd. I-275 exit 46 (330)-518-9516 10am-4pm, Admission: $3, kids 9 and under free.

December 14 - Youngstown, OH - Ohio Bird Fair Holiday Inn Metroplex, 1620 Motor Inn Dr., Rt193 & I-80 exit 229 (330)-799-0559 10am-4pm, Admission: $3, kids 9 and under free.

2009

Columbus Ohio --- Jan 11th,   May 24th,  Oct 4th 
Holiday Inn
7007 N. High St.
exit 23 ( US 23 N)off I-270

Cleveland, Ohio  ---   April 5th,   July 26th,   Nov 1st
Holiday Inn (westlake)
100 Crocker Rd.
exit 156 off off I-90

Youngstown, Ohio --- Feb 15th,   May 3rd,   Aug  9th,   Dec 20th
1620 Motor Inn Dr
exit 229 off I-80

Cincinnati, Ohio  --  Feb 8th ,   May 31st,   Aug 2nd,   Dec 13th
3855 Hauck Rd.
exit 46 off I-275

Medina, Ohio  -- March 1st,   June 7th,   Sept 27th
Medina Fairgrounds
735 W. Layfayette Rd.(Rt.42)


We Appreciate Our Guest Speakers!

Over the years, we have welcomed veterinarians, researchers, behaviorists and breeders. Our guest list has included:

Irene Pepperberg and Alex Dr. Irene Pepperberg with The Alex Foundation,
Dr. Branson Ritchie DVM Branson Ritchie, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP, ECAMS of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.
Liz Wilson Liz Wilson
Steve Hartman Steve Hartman of Hartman Aviary and The Parrot University
Ram MohanDr. Ram Mohan of the Avian Health Clinic
Peac Logo Leah Matejka and Sue Kray of Cleveland Parrot Education and Adoption Center
Barbara Heidenreich Barbara Heidenreich of Good Bird Inc
Katy McElroy of the Hornbeam Aviary
aviary owner and breeder. John Wathan.
and the pride of our bird club, Diane Rush and Angel Diane Rush and her amazing Cockatoo, Angel. This duo has been a guest on the David Letterman show and has made countless appearances at our annual bird fairs.
Rebecca K. O'Connor Our 2008 annual bird fair welcomed Rebecca K. O'Connor, author of A Parrot For Life