THE MINNESOTA HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY September 1999 Newsletter
Upcoming Meeting October Program :
Unknawn at the time of printing, but I'm sure John has something great planned. Date: October 1, 1999 Time: 7:00 PM. Location: Borlaug Hall, Room 335, U of M St. Paul Campus
The I. V. A. The International Varanid Association (l.V.A.) is an international monitor lizard association dedicated to the care and understanding of captive monitor lizards. The l.V.A. was founded in 1996 and was Originally the Northern Ohio Varanid Association (N.O.V.A.). Since its inception, the association has grown at a steady pace nationally and overseas. The association's membership includes everyone from the casual herpetoculturist to zookeepers and professional herpetologists. The l. V.A. is networked with the Dutch varanid society, the Russian varanid society, several Australian clubs and many domestic herp clubs and zoos. The l.V.A. mission is to educate monitor lizard keepers and Potential keepers about our responsibilities in keeping these animals, as well as our responsibilities to others who may not be so interested. The l.V.A. places great emphasis on captive breeding. Networking is always encouraged to hopefully establish some breeding groups of commonly held species.
Volume 19 Number 9 Membership to The International Varanid Association is open to anyone who has an interest in the care and understandingof monitor lizards. Membership includes 3 issues of DRAGON NEWS (the journal of the l.V.A.), a yearly membership directory and an "annual" "Year in Review''' issue. For l.V.A. membership information Contact: John Hogston 3008 42"d Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55406 Phone 612- 722-8514 Email;dragonnews@yahoo.com http://members.xoom.com!lizard chaser!
Sean McKeown Fund The special collection at the September meeting brought in $220.00 add $150.00 in matching funds and the MHS will be donating $370.00 to the Sean McKeown Special Fund. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this worthy cause, For those that would still like to contribute- Send your donations directly to: Sean McKeown Special Fund Bank of America, l.os Osos Branch #1710 1076 Los Osos Valley Road Los Osos, CA 93402-3237
Project Complete! After more than 4 years in the works, we finally have a packet to give new MHS members. This packet contains a wealth of information for any member. Starting with a warm welcome from our President, it contains a summary of benefits, dues information, a short description of Board and other volunteer positions, bylaws, and policies. This information is contained in a folder with other valuable materials like the white pages, current newsletter, map to the monthly meeting location, future meeting dates, and the blue - welcome to a meeting sheet. Lastly, the packet has a gift for new members including the Bell Museum Leaflets (ie. the frogs & toads of MN that we just mailed), occasional papers, the 'care of .. : series (that we give out at Hands-on), and other items. Now you may think that this is great for future new members. But what if you can't find your copy of the MHS bylaws? Or you would like to read a description of the Board positions because you are thinking of running next March. Current members can pick up a copy of the information section from the Membership Secretary, Mark, at the next few meetings. All other materials mentioned above will be brought to the monthly meeting only if you make a special request in advance to Marilyn at 612-925-4237. Requested material can also be mailed.
Questions or comments can be directed to Marilyn at the above phone number or any Board Member. MBB