The 2011 Phoenix Ferret Symposium presented by the International Ferret
Congress (IFC) will be held June 3 - 5 at the Fiesta Resort Conference
Center in Tempe, AZ. (http://www.fiestainnresort.com).

Mention Ferret Symposium for special rates starting at $75 per night,
taxes not included. These rates include a hot breakfast for two and
symposium guests will also receive a 20% discount at the onsite spa.
Rooms may not be available after May 11, so call the hotel and book
now to assure this great rate!

Go to the IFC web site for a link to the hotel's website, symposium
registration forms, flyers and more info:
http://www.ferretcongress.org/sym2011/default.html
Registration deadline is May 11, 2011.

This sixth proceedings of the American chapter of the IFC will provide
opportunities for both ferret enthusiasts and veterinarians to network
and socialize, as well as to receive current information from colleagues
and researchers. Pending approval*, on Friday and Saturday veterinary
professionals will have the opportunity to obtain continuing education
credits. Ferret owners will be entertained and educated. Shelter
operators will be treated to a First Aid Kit Workshop and a Disaster
Workshop will be presented by F.E.R.R.E.T and sponsored by PetSmart
Charities.

For those interested in Program Advertising:
Full, half and quarter page ads are available, with special pricing on
business card size ads. Discounted ads are available for memorials and
for shelters or clubs.

The deadline for advertising in the program is April 30. Please email
me for pricing and other information.

For those who would like to donate items for the Phoenix raffles:
Please email me for ship to info and to confirm your donation. As a
"thank you" a donor listing in the program is offered and we would
like to make sure you receive credit for your generosity.

Thank you and please email me with any questions,
Sharon Bearden, IFC Fundraising Coordinator
http://ferretcongress.org

The IFC is an 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Donation receipts will be issued and your donations are tax deductible
to the fullest extent of the law.

Event sponsors include Ferretdepot.com, Oxbow Animal Health,
Petfinder.com, and Melatek, L.L.C.

*"This course will be submitted (but not yet approved) for continuing
education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE
approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have
limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories
and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing
education. Call Danee DeVore (703) 780-6155 for further information."

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