Herpetological Symposium Hanover 2012

The Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo and the International Herpetological Symposium Inc. invite you to attend the 35th Annual Meeting of the International Herpetological Symposium. The meeting will be held at the Ramada BWI Airport Hotel in Hanover, Maryland.

Schedule of Events:

Three days of presentations on Herpetology, Herpetoculture, and Reptile Veterinary Medicine, sponsored by Exo Terra. The IHS Vendor tables will be open to the public and IHS registrants at no charge during the entire conference with an incredibly diverse selection of herpetocultural supplies, artwork, books, and other items.

2012 IHS Sponsor:

All attendees are invited to display their best herp-oriented photography and artwork during the meeting. Click images for examples of past dazzlers.

Wednesday - July 25, 2012.

8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Tour of the National Zoo Reptile Exhibit The cost will be $35.00 per person and will include lunch and transportation.
7:00 P.M. IHS Registration Table opens in the IHS VIP Suite. Please check in to receive your registration and information packet. The registration table will also be open from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. on Thursday and Friday at lecture hall.
7:00 P.M. Casual Reception/Icebreaker begins in IHS VIP Suite at the hotel. Free refreshments, beer and lots of fun and casual conversation.

Thursday - July 26, 2012

8:30 A.M. Opening remarks and welcome.
8:45 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Speaker Presentations.

Friday - July 27, 2012

8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Speaker Presentations.
5:30 P.M. 10:00 P.M. Huge BBQ at the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo. Transportation to and from Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo provided by IHS.

Saturday - July 28, 2012

8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Speaker Presentations.
4:30 P.M. Closing remarks and announcements.
6:30 P.M. until 12:00 P.M. IHS Banquet at the hotel. Banquet speaker presentation. Presentation of the Joseph Laszlo Memorial award. Herp Photo Contest winners announced. Annual IHS auction.

REGISTRATION

Registration fee of $135, spouse $65 are due on or before July 1, 2012; after July 1, - $175, spouse $75. We accept VISA and MasterCard. CHECKS MUST BE IN USD FUNDS.

The prices above DO NOT INCLUDE the Saturday Banquet which is an additional charge of $40.00 which includes beer and wine.

Daily Pricing Also Available

Thurs. 7/26/12 $40 on or before July 1, 2012; $55 after July 1, 2012 --- Lectures Only
Friday 7/27/12 $55 on or before July 1, 2012; $65 after July 1, 2012 --- Lectures, Evening Zoo Trip and Picnic
Sat. 7/28/12 $40 on or before July 1, 2012; $55 after July 1, 2012 --- Lectures and Auction
Sat. 7/38/12 $80 on or before July 1, 2012; $95 after July 1, 2012 ---Lectures, banquet and Auction.

Click here for a Printable Registration Form or contact the IHS Secretary, Treasurer, or President at the addresses below to receive a registration form by mail. Attendees of the 33rd and 34th IHS are on our mailing list and will receive a registration form by mail.

IHS Hotel room rates if booked by June 30, 2012: $89/day Single/Double. Hotel Reservations must be made directly with the Ramada BWI Airport Hotel, 7253 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD 21076. Call the hotel at: (410) 712-4300 or Fax: (410) 712-0921 or Reservations: 1-888-288-4982 US Toll Free Reservations.

When making your hotel reservations mention the International Herpetological Symposium to secure special group rate.

Interested in submitting a paper for presentation at the 35th Annual Symposium?
E-mail your abstract to the 2012 Program Coordinator:

Randal Berry
Little Rock Zoo
1 Zoo Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205-5401
(501) 454-9257
e-mail: lanceheads@sbcglobal.net

Send registration fee to:

Giovanni Fagioli
IHS Treasurer
32514 NE 77th St.
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 861-7964
e-mail: beanfarm@beanfarm.com

General Information:

Bob Ashley
P.O. Box 376
Rodeo, NM 88056
(575) 575-5757
e-mail: ecoorders@hotmail.com

HS Vendor Coordinator:

Giovanni Fagioli
32514 NE 77th St.
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 861-7964
e-mail: beanfarm@beanfarm.com

IHS OFFICERS

President

Ken Foose
Las Vegas Exotic Pets
2105 N. Decatur
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 631-7387
e-mail: ExoticPetsLV@aol.com

Vice President

Bob Ashley
P.O. Box 376
Rodeo, NM 88056
(575) 557-5757
e-mail: ecoorders@hotmail.com

Treasurer

Giovanni Fagioli
The Bean Farm
32514 NE 77th St.
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 861-7964
e-mail: beanfarm@beanfarm.com

Secretary and Grants Program Chair

Theresa Moran
321 W. Oakland Ave.
Lansing, MI 48906 USA
(517) 372-5730
e-mail: oldherper@tds.net

Immediate Past President

Joseph P. Marek, Jr.
10411 Balsamwood Ct.
Laurel, MD 20708
e-mail: joseph.p.marek.jr@verizon.com

IHS ADVISORS

• James Badman
• Russ Gurley
• Bill Love
• Vince Scheidt
• Randal Berry
• Emmanuel Van Heygen
• Rob Nixon
• Cindy Steinle
• David Doherty
• Dennis Johnston
• Vicky Poole
• Eric Thiss