Monthly Meetings

Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month (except July & August) at St. David's United Church, 3303 Capitol Hill Crescent N.W., Calgary, AB. (Ten times annually). The annual general meeting is held in September.
View Larger Map Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. Please use the ramp door or door facing Crowchild Trail. The doors must remain locked at this Church, so please knock VERY LOUD on the door so our greeter can show you to the meeting. If you don't know anyone, just introduce yourself! We are a friendly bunch and love seeing guests and new members at Club meetings! Guests are welcome to one complementary meeting.

Our members, on a volunteer basis, provide snacks and refreshments at the meetings. Each treat bearer or meeting greeter has their name entered into a draw for a free membership for the following year. The draw is held at our annual December potluck dinner. Each meeting, with the exception of the annual general meeting, features a speaker or presentation, an intermission to mingle, buy raffle tickets (not all meetings), check out the resource table, as well as plenty of time to socialize and meet the parrots and their caregivers. Raffles tickets are $1 each (smaller items) or 2 for $5.00 (larger items). Remember your pocket change. These draws are a great way to support your club. (Club functions are cash or cheque only. No credit is extended). Raffles are not at all meetings.

The CPC and its members are participating in the Pennies 4 Parrots challenge. Funds raised will be directed to a specific conservation project each year. Remember to bring your pennies and change to donate to this vital project.

We strive to make each meeting as informative, interesting and informal as possible. In addition to a variety of knowledgeable and professional speakers and demonstrators at the monthly meetings, we host an annual display booth at Pet Expo (March 27 & 28, 2010), a summer get together (when possible) and a December potluck dinner.

Each meeting features a specific size parrot (small, medium, larger or all parrot night). Parrots of these sizes are allowed to meetings if: a) the person bringing the parrot is a member in good standing. b) the parrot has been given a clean bill of health by a certified avian veterinarian in the past 12 months* and has not been ill. c) the parrot must be under control at all times, either by having wings clipped or by harness. Flighted parrots that fly during meetings will be requested to be placed into their travel cage for the duration of the meeting. d) clean up after your parrot. e) do not leave your parrot unattended. f) you have asked permission from our Membership Director or coordinator. FYI: You must notify the director or coordinator a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the meeting, and have received a confirmation response, in order for your parrot to attend. * Proof of health is on an honor system. The Calgary Parrot Club and its board of directors does not assume any liability therefore your parrot visits are at your own risk.

Please remember parrot etiquette (a parrot etiquette sign is posted at each meeting, please respect your fellow members and their parrots by following the Club guidelines). Look, but don't touch without permission from the owner. Remember parrots can bite and are handled at your own risk. The Calgary Parrot Club and its directors assumes no liability. As a caregiver if you are aware your parrot has a tendency to bite please be responsible and do not bring it to Club functions. Wash your hands with antibacterial cleaner before and after handling anyone's parrot.

To become a member, please fill out the membership form and mail it to us along with your cheque. Or, bring your completed form and payment to a meeting. The membership fee covers the entire calendar year.

Some membership benefits include:

• access to the members only website,
• eight electronic newsletters annually (minimum),
• discounts at certain pet/retail stores (please remember to bring your membership card and a valid piece of I.D. with you to receive your discounts). Discounts available for Calgary Parrot Club Members With These Retailers: Pisces Pet Emporium, Calgary - 25% off R.C. Hagen bird products, 10% off all other bird products. Canadian Bird Toys, Calgary (www.canadianbirdtoys.com) - 15% off all toys and parts, 10% off Avitech products. Wicker Land, Calgary South - 10% off all regular price products. If you are a retailer and would like to join other retailers with discount programs specifically for Calgary Parrot Club members please e-mail us.

If you have any questions about how meetings operate, don't hesitate to e-mail us.