As you all know, Governor Weld signed House Bill 295 (The Ferret Bill)
into law on December 7, 1995.  The law will not be enacted for 90 days.
We have declared the morning of March 7, 1996 as Ferret Freedom Day in
Massachusetts.
 
Now that we are ALMOST legal, we do have our work cut out for us.  We have
scheduled a meeting of ALL the members of the Mass Friends Group on Sunday
February 4, 1996.  On the agenda for this meeting is what the Mass Friends
Group would like to accomplish.  That is why we need ALL of you to come and
voice your opinions and bring your ideas.
 
PLEASE, IF YOU ATTEND THIS MEETING, DO NOT BRING ANY FERRETS!
 
Who we are, the status of the Legalization effort, Food and Agriculture
regulations, Fish and Wildlife Regulations, i.e., quarantines.  Pet industry
plans, Shelter operations for people interested in operating one, half way
houses, rescues and foster care programs, Ferrett Freedom Day Activities,
Kick-off Fundraiser party and dance, Ferret Awareness Day and formation of
committees.  So you can see there is much to be accomplished.  It is
important we get each and every one of you involved.
 
Date:  Sunday, February 4, 1996
Time:  2:00 to 4:30PM
Place:  New England Science Center, Worcester
 
If you could ask a friend or anyone you know who would like to attend the
meeting, please pass this information on.  Also, please post this info at
your local Veterinary clinics, pet stores, wherever ferret owners may see
it.  The more the merrier.
 
Thanks to Brian Dombrowski who is a member of our group and has made
arrangements with the New England Science Center where he works.  He has
asked that we do get a head count so the seating can be arranged and an
adequate amount of refreshments will be available.  It was decided that this
site is central to the state and since we are a state wide organization, it
would be only fair to meet here.
 
We will need a head count by January 29, 1996.  Anyone interested in
attending the meeting, you can either e-mail me directly at:
[log in to unmask] or, you can call the Ferret Hotline in MA (617) 224-1098.
Out of state people, please e-mail me.  I'll be glad to send out the
directions to NESC.  Also, we will be forming carpools and if you'd like to
help coordinate that, please note it.
[Posted in FML issue 1453]