The fourth annual Parrots International Symposium 2008

Celebrating - "Parrots of the Caribbean"

~ General Info • Speakers • Registration • Schedule • Sponsors/Vendors • Poster Session ~
~ Tee-Shirt 2008 • Auction/Raffle • Map & Directions • Continuing Education Credit ~
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To donate or contribute auction and raffle items please email Carmen

Here's what we have for you so far.

Bird Cages by Carmen/Animal Environments Medical Grade Stainless Steel Cockatoo Cage
Knock down Arch top with 4 feeder stations and Stainless Steel Tray
Donated by Carmen Daily for Cages by Carmen
Bird Cages by Carmen/Animal Environments Medical Grade Stainless Steel Ring stand
Donated by Carmen Daily for Cages by Carmen
TRC Tambopata Research Center Peruvian Eco-Trip for 2 — 6 Days and 5 Nights
An Amazing Adventure Awaits You In Peru- A Parrot Lover's Dream!
Donated by Rainforest Expeditions
Puerto Rico Resort Destination for 2
2 Round-Trip Tickets from any AA Gateway City in the Continental United States and Puerto Rico.
3 days and 2 night's accommodations for 2 at the Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa, A Wyndham Grand Resort.
Donated by American Airlines, Paradigm Associates
Disney Parrot of the Caribbean Figurine
Rare 500 piece Limited Edition Exclusive! Created for the 2007 Pirates of the Caribbean Adventures on the Seven Seas Event held at Walt Disney resort in May, this parrot is a reproduction of the Parrot that sat outside the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in the Magic Kingdom. Part of the top packages given to the highest paying attendees of the event- RARE-NOT SOLD IN STORES! Made of cast resin, beautifully hand painted and set on a silver base. Base has a hidden drawer for your "Pirate Booty."
Donated by Mark and Marie Stafford
Robotic Parrot — The Real Macaw
Squawkers McCaw is a witty, energetic and unpredictable talking parrot! Interacts in incredibly realistic ways, repeats words and can be taught to joke and sing. Responds to touch. Velvety feathered coat and vibrant in color, comes with a toy biscuit and perch.
Donated by Carmen and Armando Leon
1987 World Wildlife fund 25th Anniversary Grand Cayman Parrot Coin in Presentation Box
Donated by Rosemary Low
Crystal Parrot Figurine
Handcrafted in a rainbow of sparkling colors, this gorgeous crystal parrot rests atop a silvery perch. Let this bird come to roost among your favorite treasures!
Donated by Carmen and Armando Leon
Entrance for 4 to The San Diego Wild Animal Park with a Personal Presentation on the California Condor Program at Condor Ridge by Mike Mace, Curator of Birds at the Wild Animal Park
Learn all about the series of events, factors and changes that helped the California Condor grow from its population of 22 birds in 1982 to 300 birds present day! Entrance includes "Run of House" at the San Diego Wild Animal Par.
Don't miss their newest features, "Journey to Africa" and "Lion Camp."
Dates to be determined upon completion of 2008 PI Symposium
Donated by Mike Lieberman and Mike Mace
A Year Supply of bird Toys
Keep your Parrot happy and busy with a year supply of Jungle Toys worth $1,000.00!
To be shipped out each quarter for a total of 4 shipments-each worth $250.00
Donated by Mike Keens for Jungle Toys
Parrot Beach Party In A Basket
Enjoy a "Beach Party" at the park or in your own backyard! Set includes 4 Parrot Spreaders, 2 Parrot Shaped Platters, 1 Rectangular Platter, 6 Dinner Plates and 6 Drinking Cups
Donated by Sylvia Garcia
1 Box of Parrot Guest Soaps
Donated by Sylvia Garcia
Paramount Pictures/DreamWorks Pictures Premium Corporate Gift Baskets
Filled with DVDs and other Paramount Paraphernalia featuring: "Things We Lost In The Fire, "The Kite Runner," "Beowulf," "Bee Movie," "Stardust," "The Heartbreak Kid," "Shooter," andIn to The Wild."
Donated by Jim and Jan Tharp
Blue Throated Macaw Choker Necklace
Donated by Alicia Merritt for Alicia's Creations
Black Headed Caique Charm with Cell phone Leash
Donated by Alicia Merritt for Alicia's Creations
A Rare One-of-a-kind Signed Parrots International Symposium Tee-Shirt
Signed by 2008 Speakers — Size XL
Donated by Parrots International
A Rare One Of A Kind Signed Parrots International Symposium Poster
Signed by 2008 Speakers, Suitable for Framing
Donated by Parrots International
SuperPet Feathered Fun Desktop Activity Center All In One Portable Playground
Donated by SuperPet
Super Pet Feathered Fun Wall Mounted Activity Center
Donated by SuperPet
ZuPreem Raffle Buckets
Donated by ZuPreem
Framed Autographed Signed Canceled Checks Signed by Lucille Ball/Desi Arnaz
Featuring 2 photos of the legendary Vitameatavegamin skit
Donated by Carmen and Armando Leon
Set of 8 Limited Edition Gallery Treasures Elvis Bears featuring Winter Wonderland, Wedding Bells, Elvis Is, Merry Christmas Baby, Blue Suede Shoes, Heartbreak Hotel, Graceland's 50th Anniversary, and Can't Help Falling in Love
Donated by Limited Treasures, Inc.
Entrance for 4 with Complimentary Parking to Disneyland
Donated by Disney Worldwide Outreach
Volkman Seed/Fruit and Nut Mixes
Donated by Jeff Vollmer for Volkman Seed, Co. Inc.
$150.00 Gift Certificate to the Hotel Bel Air
Treat yourself to a lovely brunch, lunch or dinner at the restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air, ranked one of the most romantic and most popular dining destinations in Los Angeles.
Donated by Catherine Rich and Travis Longcore
If You Were A Parrot — Hardcover Book
A whimsical book that has the child imagining what life would be like if he or she were a pet parrot! Includes a section "For Creative Mind" that has parrot teaching trivia, crafts and games to supplement learning. Signed by the Illustrator.
Donated by the Illustrator, Sherry Rogers
Sienna Sky Toucan Silver Ear wire Earrings
Donated by PJ Publications
Sienna Sky Scarlet Macaw Silver Ear wire Earrings
Donated by PJ Publications
Wild Byrde Cockatiel Gold Plated Lapel Pin
Donated by PJ Publications
Mickey Mouse Character Black Leather Watch — Keep time with your favorite Mouse!
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
2007 Lenox Collectable (Retired) Mickey's Christmas Treat and 2002 Lenox Mickey Mouse Christmas Ornaments (2)
Celebrate the Holidays with taste tempting delights, cooked up by Mickey with the 2007 Lenox annual collectable ornament crafted of Lenox fine china, hand painted and accented with 24K gold.
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Lenox collectable Pooh's Christmas Delivery
He's a bear with holiday presence and presents for all! Introduced in 2007-Crafted of hand-painted Lenox Ivory Fine China, accented with 24K gold. Bears both Lenox and Disney names. Original Disney Art!
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
2002 Lenox The Pooh Pantry Spice Jar Set (Basil and Bay Leaf)
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Disney Baby Nursery
featuring Kanga and Roo, Winnie and Piglet, Pinocchio Building Blocks, Disney Baby Pooh Soft and Fuzzy Nursery Lamp, Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Waste Basket, Disney Baby Pooh Baby Bottle, Dolly, Inc. Blue/Green Mickey Mouse diaper bag (sample) with dirty duds pouch and changing pad and stuffed Tigger Plush
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
2001 Lenox Classics Official Disneyana Convention Disney Family Reunion Limited Edition (250)
Hail, hail! The gang's all here! Every member of the Disney Family is represented on this beautiful Lenox Classics Fine Ivory China Bowl, accented with 24K gold.
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Master Replicas Jiminy Cricket Character Statuette-Limited Edition- Artist Proof
Always let your conscience be your guid. A Cricket in the house, is considered good luck! Imagine the lucky laughter Jiminy will bring you! 22" tall character statuette sculpted in resin. Created from original Disney concept art. Limited edition of 1,000. Measures 22" x 20" x 20"
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
The Hamilton Collection featuring Miss Peggy “Moi’s Heart is Off the Chart” from the Nurses Are So Sty-lish Collection and “Don’t Exercise, Accessorize!” — from the Miss Piggy’s Hats Off to Moi Collection
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Disney Princess Twin Bedroom Set — featuring Disney Princess Twin fleece Blanket, Disney Princess Twin Sheet Set (200 thread count), 2 Disney Enchanted Tales Twin Sheet Set and Brass Key Collectables Cinderella Light Up Porcelain Village
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
The Wonderful World of Disney 4 Piece Toddler Bedroom Set — featuring 1 Quilted Bedspread, 1 Fitted Bottom Sheet, 1 Fitted Top Sheet and 1 Pillow Case with The First Years Take and Toss Spill proof Cups 2 sets and 2 Princess Mounted Picture Frames
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Set of 2 Collector's Edition Story Bears featuring Finding Nemo and The Lion King
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Uncle Scrooge- A Collectable Disney figurine The Vintage Years (1928-1948)- Retired
This classical Disney figurine is hand cast and painted, with painstaking attention to detail. Height approximately 9" tall. A wonderful addition to any Disney fan or collector!
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Winnie The Pooh Talking Pillow- Bilingual English/French
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Lenox Treasures Pinocchio Stamp Treasure Box and Lenox Collections Mickey's Happy Birthday to You Porcelain Figurines
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Hallmark Keepsake 2007 At The Ball Motion Christmas Ornament and Hallmark Keepsake Pirates of the Caribbean Magic Christmas Ornament
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Winnie The Pooh Cookie Jar
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Department 56 Disney Showcase Collection Snowbabies- The Guest Collection- A Magical Sleigh Ride with Mickey
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Department 56 2006 Snowbabies — We'll Help You through It Pooh!
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Department 56 2006 Snowbabies — A Very Pooh Christmas
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Brass key Collectables 12 Piece Lighted Porcelain Disney Princess Village Set
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Disney Showcase Collection Lenox — Spirit of America
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Lenox Collections 50th Anniversary Mickey Mouse Club Set — Rare
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Master Replicas Mickey Mouse Character Statuette- Artist Proof-Limited Edition
His ear-to-ear smile is a universal symbol of good will and unfailing optimism. He's Mickey Mouse, and from his debut in Steamboat Willie (1928), the first fully-synchronized sound cartoon, Mickey has been everyone's best pal. 22"x tall sculpted statuette from resin from original Disney art. Limited edition of 300.
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
The Danbury Mint The Winnie the Pooh Canister Collection
Set of 4 Canisters depicting Pooh and Friends getting ready for some Honey!
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Lenox Disney At The Parade with Snow White Figurine with Certificate
This beautiful figurine is inspired by the floats from Disney Them Parks Parades. Made of hand painted fine china pearlized accents and accented with 24Karat Gold. Measures 6"W x 9.25" x L x 7" tall.
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Lenox Collections Pooh's Picnic Cookie Jar with Certificate.
Crafted of Lenox fine China, accented with 24 Karat Gold and soft touches of color.
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Lenox Christopher Robin Crystal Figurine
An original work of art created exclusively by Lenox. This sculpture is formed in full-lead crystal accented with 24 Karat Gold Electroplate and bears the Lenox and Disney names.
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Tinker Bell Pendant — Wear everyone's favorite Pixie around your neck!
14 Karat two-tone Tinker Bell Pendant weighing 509 grams containing .38ctw in diamonds and .12 ctw in green garnets!
Designed EXCLUSIVELY for Disney By Universal Jewelers
NOT YET RELEASED FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC!
Be the first to own this unique piece of jewelry! Comes with certificate of appraisal.
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Tinker Bell Charm Bracelet — Let Tink sprinkle some magic as she dangles from your wrist!
14 Karat Tinker Bell charm bracelet weighing 4.8 grams containing .16 ctw in diamonds and .05 ctw in green garnets! Designed EXCLUSIVELY for Disney by Universal Jewelers
NOT YET RELEASED FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC!
Be the first to show off this lovely piece of jewelry! Comes with certificate of appraisal.
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Tinker Bell Pendant — Tink, the Winged Pixie!
14 Karat white gold Tinker Bell pendant weighing 2.7 grams.
Designed EXCLUSIVELY for Disney by Universal Jewelers
NOT YET RELEASED FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC!
Be the first to own this lovely piece of jewelry! Comes with certificate of appraisal.
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Tinker Bell Pendant
14 Karat gold fairy pendant weighing 5.67 grams.
Designed EXCLUSIVELY for Disney by Universal Jewelers
NOT YET RELEASED FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC!
Be the first to wear this Special piece of jewelry! Comes with certificate of appraisal.
Donated by Rod Wingfield and Michael Duong
Crazy Corn Gift Bags
Let your feathered friends go crazy over Crazy Corn! Each gift bag includes 2 bags of delicious and nutritious Crazy Corn along with fun foot toys.
Donated by Crazy Corn
Australian Parrots by Joseph M. Forshaw — Illustrated by William T. Cooper Third (Revised) Edition
This new edition will be welcomed by all parrot-lovers, in all countries.
Will be particularly helpful to aviculturists seeking to know more about Parrots in the wild as a guide to their own husbandry techniques
Donated by Busy Beaks
Two (2) passes toward free admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific
Meet over 12,500 animals! One of the largest aquariums in the United States- Journey throughout the Pacific Ocean's three regions: Southern California/Baja, the Tropical Pacific and the Northern Pacific.
Open from 9am-6pm- Passes are valid through 06/30/2009.
Donated by The Aquarium of the Pacific
T-Shirts, Key Chains, mini totebags,notepads with Hyacinth Art
Donated by Neva Guedes for Projecto Arara Azul
Toucan Pin
Donated by Carmen Leon
Spend A Day With The Bird Man, plus a $500.00 Shopping Spree!
For the true bird aficionado, hereís your chance to spend an entire day chatting about your passion for parrots with an expert aviculturist and one of the most respected people in the bird biz! Prize package includes a one on one session with you, your parrot and Omar in your home. A $500.00 shopping spree at Omarís Exotic Bird Store, a gift certificate for two weeks of complimentary boarding at Camp Omar's and the opportunity to host a party at Zoomars Petting Zoo!
Donated by Caroline Omar Gonzalez for Omar’s Exotic Birds
T-Shirts and Spixís Macaw Movie DVD
Donated by Al Wabra Wildlife
Parakeet Starter Kit
Kit includes Cage, wood perches, seed and water cups, food, Budgie Gravel, Budgie treats, honey stick, cuttlebone, Bird Care Booklet, and Spray Millet
Donated by Hagen
TropiMix Diet for Small, Medium and Large Parrots
Donated by Hagen
Black Cardigan Sweater from the Quacker Factory
Cute little sweater with Embroidered Parrots and Parrot Button Covers!
Donated by Dianna Stokotelny
Parrot Fun Socks
Donated by Dianna Stokotelny
Women’s Pro Aves Colombia T-Shirt with Hand made Yellow Eared Parrot Bracelets
AFA T-Shirt and Sweatshirt Collection
Collection includes:
1 “Black Cockatoos” Sweatshirt Size L,
1 “Bearded Barbazette” T-Shirt Size M, 1 “AFA 30” T-Shirt Size L
Donated by AFA
Africa and Beyond Gift Basket
Wood, ceramic and textile from Africa. Includes turned wood bowl, magnifying Glass, liquid candle and pen from Pat Matraga, Baslats boxes and More!
Donated by Dr. Leslie Ann Ross, PhD
Champagne Toast Gift Basket
Basket includes, NV Vuluve Clicquot Brut Champagne, glass ice bucket, 2 glass Champagne flutes, Smoked Salmon, Ghiradelli Dark Chocolates, Pate, and Noir Extreme Cookies
Donated by Dr. Leslie Ann Ross, PhD
Avian Sun Deluxe Floor Lamp with Avian Sun Lamp
The Avian Sun Deluxe Floor Lamp from Zoo Med allows bird keepers to provide their birds with true full spectrum light, including UVB and UVA, just like they get in nature!
Donated by Zoo Med

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