Contrary to reports, attendance at the Friday night meeting outlined below is free and open to the general public.







>>Tinley Park Summit

>>Schedule of Events

>>Friday 02-12-10

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>>7:00 pm Opening remarks Bob Ashley/Brian Potter, N.A.R.B.C.

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>>Panel: Andrew Wyatt, President USARK: Jamie K. Reaser, PIJAC Vice President for Environmental Policy & Communications: Adam Wysocki, President National Pet Association: Todd Willens, and Frank Vitello lobbyists for USARK: Bill Brant Member, PIJAC Board of Directors.

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>>Overview of organizations addressing reptile legislative and regulatory issues (10 min each)

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>>a. Andrew Wyatt USARK

>>b. Adam Wysocki National Pet

>>c. Jamie Reaser PIJAC

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>>Panel Discussions

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>>1. Legislative and Regulatory issues concerning reptiles for 2010.

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>>a. What legislative and regulatory issues are likely to emerge in 2010.

>>b. What do hobbyists need to know about these issues.

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>>2. How can the reptile community effectively respond to the proposed laws and regulations in a timely manner.

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>>a. Letter writing campaigns

>>b. Phone calls with legislators

>>c. Meeting with legislators

>>d. Using the media

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>>After the panel discussions, we will host a book signing of “Courting the Wild: Love Affairs with Reptiles and Amphibians” by Jamie Reaser. All money raised will go to support PIJAC.

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