THE MINNESOTA HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY January 2000 Newsletter
Upcoming Meeting Highlights
Volume 20 Numberl Please have patience until the totals are computed. All purchases must be paid for when you pick them up. During the auction check out the
February Program:
liThe Great White Snake
Sale & Photo Contest" This annual event is a major fund raising source for the MHS. Proceeds from the sale go towards the items you see expensed in the budget The more money we raise, the more functions, services and grants we can support
Here's how it works. Bring your cages, equipmen~ artwork, knickknacks, books, etc. to the February Meeting. Give them to the sales staff in the back of the room. Put small items (jewelry, magnets, etc.) on a piece of cardboard so they won't get lost Including a list of items with suggested sale prices and your name really helps speed things up. You may request a receipt for your donations. MHS is a non-profi~ tax-exempt organization. Get your name badge from the box, find a seat in the side rows and let the fun begin This is a silent auction. The middle sections will be roped off will the items are being set-up. When the area is opened, check out the items, if you see something you like, write down your bid (increments of $.25) and your membership number (it's on your badge). Keep checking your item in case someone raises your bid. A time limit is established and a final call will be announced before the session is closed and the items removed.
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRIES that will be on display and vote for your favorites. There's still time to enter your photos. Follow the contest presentation rules and bring them Friday night Be sure to contact Michelle Hewitt (651) 604-0314 if you are bringing late entries. Date: February 4, 2000 Location: Borlaug Hall, Room 335, U of M. St Paul Campus 7:00pm
PHOTO CONTEST RULES
MHSLibrary In an effort to keep our library current for our membership, I have been asked by our Librarian, Karin Rea, to assist her by recommending new items. I know what I find interesting, but we need to know what you like and are most likely to read. I feel that our library is best used as a reference source for both herpeculture and herpetology. However, I realize that our space is limited and that we cannot be a complete source as there are too many books, magazines and journals published; most of which can be obtained at other, larger libraries. So if you use the library, find it useless, or have any suggestions or requests please let the librarian or myself know and we will try to accommodate the needs of our membership. -Randy Blasus
There are four categories:
Herps in a Natural Setting Herps with People Photographs by Professional Photographers Miscellaneous styles Entries must be: 1. 4/1 x6 5"x7", 8"xlO" mounted on cardboard no larger than 1l"x14". 11
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Identified on the back with entrants' name, address, and category. Do not place names on the front of the prints.
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Members may submit up to five prints.
Due to the White Snake Sale the library will be closed until next month. You can return items to Karin or any of the board members at the February meeting. Be sure to tell them it is a library return and not a sale item donation. Thanks-ed.