International Aviculturists Society
Dedicated to the Birds of
the World!
About the International Aviculturists Society
Who are we?
IAS is a Group of Aviculturists from around the world
striving to Protect, Preserve,& Enhance the keeping &
breeding of all Exotic birds through Educational Programs,
Cooperative Breeding Programs, and the Funding of Avian Research
and Avian Conservation Programs.
Contributions in Excess of $20,000 were distributed in 1993
as a result of Convention Proceeds and Member Donations.
1994 Convention Proceeds and Donations to Avian Research and
Conservation were in Excess of $30,000. These 1994 funds were
distributed to the Captive Breeding Specialist Group, NC State
University - Dr. Keven Flammer (antimicrobial research),
University of Georgia - Dr. Branson Ritchie (viral and vaccine
research), and the World Parrot Trust - USA. Conservation funds
distributed through WPT were designated for the Lear's Macaw
Project in Brazil, "Parrots in Peril Ecuador 1994", and
other crucial projects as determined by the IAS Board of
Directors.
1995 Convention Proceeds and Donations to Avian Research and
Conservation were in Excess of $32,000. These 1995 funds were
distributed to the Captive Breeding Specialist Group, Fundaves in
Guatemala, The Alex Foundation, NC State University - Dr. Keven
Flammer (antimicrobial research), and the University of Georgia -
Dr. Branson Ritchie (viral and vaccine research). Conservation
funds were allocated for field studies on African Grey parrots in
the rainforest of the Central African Republic. Additional
Conservation funding was allocated and placed in escrow pending
receipt of further information from ongoing field studies.
Further information regarding our purposes, aims and goals is
included in the Bylaws of the IAS.
The International Aviculturists Society is a non-profit
corporation. There are no salaried positions. Donors may deduct
contributions to IAS. The Internal Revenue Service has recognized
IAS as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
- International Aviculturists Society Convention
- P. O. Box 341852
- Memphis, TN 38184
- Fax (901) 371-0537
