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Current Newsletter: Nov/Dec 2022
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Plain Text Newsletter below (machine generated)
Photo of Bullfrog by Aleks Haecky
BAY AREA HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Nov-Dec 2022
Holiday Party
December 3, 5 - 8 p.m.
Potluck, Elections, and Gift Exchange
President’s Letter
Hello BAHS Members and Supporters!
This will be my last letter as President.
At our Holiday Party and Elections Meeting on Dec 3rd from 5-8 p.m., as usual, in Room H6 at the Cubberley Center in Palo Alto, new elections will be held.
Someone has stepped up to become our new President! I’ve been President now for about 8 to 10 years, I think. So it will be a totally uncontested election for sure.
Looking back. Together with others on the Board we managed to regain our non-profit status---big thanks to Treasurer Kathy Arnold for her work on that. We made it through the COVID pandemic by switching to ZOOM meetings, and we still use ZOOM for our board meetings.
And we achieved the goal of getting club liability insurance. No easy feat, and quite the paperwork.
Our newsletter keeps growing and now has over 450 subscribers, and our Facebook BAHS group has, as of just now, 2,772 members.
Our membership has grown somewhat, and we would love to attract more dues-paying members.
Our biggest concern is the low attendance at our General Meetings in spite of excellent speakers presenting on interesting topics. I suspect this is due to a combination of factors.
* Friday evening meetings. Which is after work and at the end of the work week for most.
* Traffic on Fridays to the Palo Alto location.
* Facebook and other online outlets for connection and information
We’ve asked you for input and suggestions, and we still need both. The club may move eventually towards San Jose for meetings, and change to Saturdays – if we can find a suitable location.
I plan on running for Board Member-At-Large. I will continue to attend General Meetings and video record them for the club. And I’ll be attending as many of the club shows as possible.
Holiday Party on December 3rd, 5-8 p.m.
The club will provide utensils and plates and cups. Personally, I’ll be bringing a big cooler with ice, and I will cook something on my Big Green Egg for the potluck—probably chicken or ribs.
Tentatively for the January 2023 General Meeting our club speaker will be someone from Highlighter Chameleons (https://www.highlighterchameleons.com).
Hope to see you at our Election Meeting and Holiday Potluck in December.
Jeff Whitnack, BAHS President (for a wee bit longer).
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Elections, Potluck, Gift Exchange
Here are the candidates you will be voting on.
* President: Steven Sifuentes (new)
* Treasurer: Kathy Arnold (incumbent)
* Secretary: Kathy Arnold (incumbent) – Available if someone would like the position
* Membership: Aleks Haecky (incumbent) – Available if someone would like the position
* Show & Event Coordinator: Joanne Petersen (incumbent)
* Rhonda Velez (Member at Large)
* Jeff Whitnack (Member at Large)
* Jim Goehring (Member at Large)
* Scott Petersen (Member at Large)
* Aleks Haecky (Newsletter and Website)
To vote, you need to be a member in good standing. Voting will be at the party in person, and by email. If you have questions, contact the Membership Secretary via behindbaars@gmail.com.
For the Party part, bring something for the Potluck. BAHS will provide utensils and plates and such, and our (still) President has promised to grill something delicious.
White Elephant Gift Exchange. To participate, bring a wrapped new or sparkling-clean gently-used herp related gift valued not to exceed $20 to the party. (No cages or live animals.) The gift exchange is organized and directed by Rhonda Velez.
Fioli Orchard Days
By Participants
On October 29-30, BAHS members participated in the Fioli Orchard Days - Creatures of the Orchard.
Pictures from Tony and Rhonda.
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Pictures submitted by Ron Orpitelli.
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Show Pictures
By Rhonda and Tony Velez
Reptile Realms San Mateo Reptile Show & Sale 8/20&22/2022
SLO Reptile Show October 15 & 16 2022
Santa Clara County Fair Summer 201
Sacramento Reptile Show Saturday 9/24/22
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Upcoming Events
See https://www.baars.org/calendar/events-shows-meetings for the most up-to-date listings.
We also present you with a complete meeting calendar for 2023 so you can plan ahead!
We will fill in and post shows as more of them are scheduled.
Also heard a rumor that in January, there will be a talk about chameleons, ants & grasshoppers. Mark your calendar and check the website for updates!
November 2022 - NO GENERAL MEETING (Thanksgiving)
December 2022 - NO GENERAL MEETING (Holiday party instead)
Saturday, December 3rd,
5 - 8 pm
NOTE NEW TIME
HOLIDAY PARTY!!! - Cubberley Community Center, room H6
Potluck, please bring something to share. Volunteers for BAHS board wanted -- our club needs new blood, so let’s talk about what BAHS means for this area and what we can do to keep it going! Please don’t bring your herps as (people) food will be present, and it may be a health issue.
2023
January 2023
January 6
Friday
7:30 pm
Board Meeting by Zoom
Join for business, or just for social chatting.
Email behindbaars@gmail.com or any board member for details.
Board meetings are open to all members.
January 27
Friday
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
General Meeting - Cubberley Community Center, Room H-6
See http://www.baars.org for details.
Speaker: TBD
February 2023
February 18-19
Saturday-Sunday
Sat 10 - 5 p.m.
Sun 10 - 4 p.m.
NorCal Reptile Expo - formerly Bay Area Reptile Expo - information only, unless we get volunteers!
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Gate 8 or 12, corner of Bernal & Valley Aves, 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton
This expo brings an awesome and unique number of vendors, including specialized breeders, wholesale cages and supplies, cool and amazing animal displays and activities for the little ones. Adults/teens $15, children 6-12 $7, 5 & under free (military/seniors $10 - not confirmed); buy online. Parking $10, no in/out privileges.
Attendees: TBD
Contact: Joanne Petersen, joanne.hiratsuka@gmail.com, if you can bring herps for free admission!
Reptile Show website: https://www.facebook.com/NorCalReptileExpo (latest updates)
February 24
Friday
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
General Meeting - Cubberley Community Center, Room H-6
See http://www.baars.org for details.
Speaker: TBD
March 2023
March 24
Friday
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
General Meeting - Cubberley Community Center, Room H-6
See http://www.baars.org for details.
Speaker: TBD
April 2023
April 21
Friday
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
General Meeting - Cubberley Community Center, Room H-6
See http://www.baars.org for details.
Speaker: TBD
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May 2023
May 26
Friday
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
General Meeting - Cubberley Community Center, Room H-6
See http://www.baars.org for details.
Speaker: TBD
June 2023
June 23
Friday
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
General Meeting - Cubberley Community Center, Room H-6
See http://www.baars.org for details.
Speaker: TBD
June 24-25
Saturday-Sunday
Sat 10 - 5 p.m.
Sun 10 - 4 p.m.
San Jose Reptile Show - volunteers needed!
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, Pavilion Hall, 344 Tully Road, San Jose
A menagerie of turtles, snakes, lizards and other creatures that slither, crawl, slink and scurry is coming to the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. The San Jose Reptile Show is family friendly with free kids activities and opportunities to interact with lots of cold-blooded creatures. Buy tickets at the door, or save by buying in advance online (will be available in February, until Friday June 23). Adults/teens $15, youths 6-12 $5, 5 & under free; seniors/veterans/active-duty military $10 https://reptilerealms.com/
Attendees: TBD
Contact: Joanne Petersen, joanne.hiratsuka@gmail.com, if you can bring herps for free admission!
Reptile Show contact: Rick Porter, Rick@reptilerealms.com
July 2023
July 21
Friday
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
General Meeting - Cubberley Community Center, Room H-6
See http://www.baars.org for details.
Speaker: TBD
August 2023
August 19-20
Saturday-Sunday
Sat 10 - 5 p.m.
Sun 10 - 4 p.m.
San Mateo Reptile Show - volunteers needed!
San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
A menagerie of turtles, snakes, lizards and other creatures that slither, crawl, slink and scurry is coming to the San Mateo Event Center. The San Mateo Reptile Show is family friendly with free kids activities and opportunities to interact with lots of cold-blooded creatures. Buy tickets at the door, or save by buying in advance online (will be available in February). Adults/teens $15, youths 6-12 $5, 5 & under free; seniors/veterans/active duty military $10 https://reptilerealms.com/
Attendees: TBD
Contact: Joanne Petersen, joanne.hiratsuka@gmail.com, if you can bring herps for free admission!
Reptile Show contact: Rick Porter, Rick@reptilerealms.com
August 25
Friday
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
General Meeting - Cubberley Community Center, Room H-6
See http://www.baars.org for details.
Speaker: TBD
September 2023
September 22
Friday
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
General Meeting - Cubberley Community Center, Room H-6
See http://www.baars.org for details.
Speaker: TBD
October 2023
October 27
Friday
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
General Meeting - Cubberley Community Center, Room H-6
See http://www.baars.org for details.
Speaker: TBD
November 2023 - NO GENERAL MEETING (Thanksgiving)
December 2023 - Holiday Party and Elections
December 2023 - NO GENERAL MEETING (Holiday party instead)
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Find the Frog
By Aleks Haecky
I was leaning over the gangway, just kinda gazing onto the water, thinking about the heavy things of life, when the reeds and debris slowly dissolved into the shape of a large bullfrog. (https://californiaherps.com/frogs/frogspics.html)
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BAHS is an educational and conservational group of amateur and professional herpetologists who want to share their knowledge, enthusiasm, and friendship with others interested in these fascinating creatures. We promote knowledge and enjoyment of reptiles, amphibians, and other herptiles.
Adoptions: See https://www.baars.org/adoptions for details on how to get your animal listed.
Newsletter created by Aleks Haecky and Michael Go. Contact: behindBAARS@gmail.com
Bay Area Herpetological Society Website / Facebook Group
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