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." (Permission to cross post granted) [Posted in FML 7021]