Message to all Ferreters Who Don't Yet Know All There Is . . .
 
Now hear this:  All hands fore and aft,
          above and below decks and in the rigging . . . . .
 
Ferrets NorthWest FNW extends to all hands the good news that a full-sized
school gymnasium has been reserved for the last Sunday in January (25th) and
the open invitation to ALL (Including bitter enemies) to attend this
informative, educational, and friendly seminar.  Fueding ferret groups can
be seated on opposite sides of the gym.
 
Ferrets NorthWest FNW, in its effort to promote intelligence in the local
ferret community, invites a number of ferret-experienced vets to relate in
an informal way of easy-going lecturing, their experiences with ferrets and
mink in their veterinary medical practices.  The floor is open at all times
to questions or comments, providing that:
 
1) Person wishing to ask a question must first be recognized by the MC by
   raising his hand.
 
2) Rebuttals shouted out by persons unrecognized by the MC will be asked to
   leave; however, comedians will be encouraged.
 
3)The raising of a hand by any of the guest veterinarians is an automatic
  command for silence.
 
4)Concealed weapons permitees are asked to leave their firearms/weapons at a
  place other than on school property, since the school is designated a "Gun
  free Zone." Note: Police Station is just next door as is the local jail.
 
Price of Admission:
 
Two (2) servings of human finger-food (No forks or spoons needed) and two
(2) servings of favorite beverages ( other than in the brown paper bag ) are
required from all attendees with the exception of the guest veterinarians.
All food and beverages will be placed on a communal table, and at the
food/drink break we can all become little communists and take unto each as
is needed.
 
All attendees are required to register in the Ferrets NorthWest Registration
Book and will be required to sign an ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER AND RELEASE
OF LIABILITY.  No exceptions granted.
 
Ferret ware vendors must get approval and are subject to NO CASH sales.
 
School fire code limits number of persons allowed into gymnasium.  Hence,
first 100 or so (don't yet know the number) persons pre-registering by phone
or email to FNW will be "home free." Attendees in excess of legal limit must
remain outside.
[Posted in FML issue 2131]