Join us in Chicago for the NARBC USARK/PIJAC Summit Meeting and Trade Show. Andrew Wyatt, USARK CEO, will give a "State of the Reptile Nation Address". This is a semi-annual event that will last three days; Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday night is the Summit, and Saturday and Sunday are the trade show. The last two years have been a difficult and uncertain time for the Reptile Nation. Come find out exactly what is going on and how you can be part of the solutuion! Thank Bob and Brian for all they do to support USARK and the Reptile Nation!!!

NARBC Tinley Park Show

When: March 16,17 & 18, 2012

Where: Tinley Park Holiday Inn Select & Convention Center
18501 South Harlem Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477

Time: Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
http://www.narbc.com/pages/chicago.htm



The Summit Meeting will be at 7pm on Friday in the Convention Center. There will be speakers from the Burmese Python Initiative, USARK and PIJAC. There will be a "Town Hall" style question and answer period following the speakers. This is you chance to see for yourself!

NARBC will hold an After Party and fund raising auction immediately following the show on Saturday evening 6:00pm-???. FREE FOOD & CASH BAR will be provided for all who attend. The auction is open to the public and proceeds will be split 50/50 between USARK and the PIJAC. These auctions are a great social mixer and tons of fun! They have been growing in popularity across the country and are a GUARANTEED GOOD TIME! USARK would appreciate any donations for the auctions or any other help you have to offer. We need a big effort for donations to make this the biggest fundraiser of the year! Please bring collectables, electronics, antiques, art, sports memorobilia, books, anything! Donations do not have to be herp related. Brian Potter is the Auctioneer and is always entertaining (adult content). There will be some awesome deals! Come party with us in Chicago and support the Reptile Nation.

***We need Volunteers for the Show! We need 2 volunteers for each day. Saturday & Sunday. If you live in the area please consider volunteering to help USARK man our booth. Good organizational and sales skills preferred, but honesty and serious desire to help are the main qualifications. If you are interested in volunteering please email president@usark.org. Please include a photo of yourself and brief biography. Food, drinks and USARK gift pack will be awarded chosen volunteers. We need you. Please help!

Mail Donations in c/o Andrew Wyatt at Holiday Inn address above. Live animals should be sent overnight for Thursday delivery.

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