2010/06/30

WELCOME TO THE JUNE FGASA EMAIL NEWSLETTER

IN THIS ISSUE:
1. REGIONAL CHAIRMAN
2. FIELD NEWS ARTICLES
3. AGM 2010 MINUTES
4. NEW PRODUCTS - JUNIOR REPTILE SPECIALIST
5. MARINE GUIDING COURSE
6. DATE REMINDERS
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REGIONAL CHAIRMAN

During June the regional committee meeting for the Eastern Cape was called together and a chairman was elected.  The contact detail for the regional chairman is indicated here:
Eastern Cape Region
Alan Forgaty
Contact no: 072 358 4634
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FIELD NEWS ARTICLES

The August Field News is being compiled and your articles will be appreciated.  Please could you submit photographs with the story in 300dpi JPEG.  The closing date for submission of articles and advertisements for the August 2010 issue is: 30 June.

Please submit them to education@fgasa.org.za and contact Gillie on tel: 011 886 8245 to confirm your submission.
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AGM 2010 MINUTES

The Annual General Meeting Minutes for 2010 has been approved by the Exco and is made available to FGASA members by clicking on the link below:

AGM 2010 Minutes
 

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NEW PRODUCTS - JUNIOR REPTILE SPECIALIST

As a junior field guide it is important to get to know animals as detailed as possible and knowing reptiles and snakes will not only come in handy in the veld but also assist in identifying them in your home.  Most reptiles do not hold a threat to humans and like everything in nature, if respected they will provide amazing viewing and sightings.  It is however important to keep in mind that all snakes should be treated with caution.  Do not handle snakes and never try to catch one, instead call an adult if you see a snake nearby.

Once you have worked through “My first book of Southern African snakes and other reptiles” you will be prepared to answer the workbook questions and if successfully completed will be a junior reptile specialist.

Price: My first book of Southern African snakes and other reptiles R70.00
Junior Reptile Specialist Workbook R30.00
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MARINE GUIDING COURSE

Please contact the course principal facilitator:
Louis Willemse
Phone  028 423 3317
Cell 083 540 4575
Email: louisfieldguide@kingsley.co.za






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DATE REMINDERS

FGASA national exams:
24 July 2010 
Closing date for applications was 24 June 2010.  Please confirm the exam venue  on the website under the examination icon, Exam venues 
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Next First Aid Course:  
16 – 19 August 2010
Contact Andrew Miller on (082) 358 5646 or (011) 678 7563
Email: smart@altonet.co.za
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Next Wildlife Disease Surveillance Course: 
9 – 11 July 2010
Contact Martie on 0767379732 (08h00 – 12h00 Monday to Thursday) or Johan Oosthuizen at 0828707482
Email: wildsa@webmail.co.za
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Field Guides Association of Southern Africa

+27 11 886 8245
www.fgasa.org.za

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