The International Ferret Congress Presents

2007 International Ferret Symposium® June 22-24, 2007 Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel Portland, Oregon

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The International Ferret Congress is pleased to announce that the 2007 International Ferret Symposium® will be held June 22-24 in Portland, Oregon, at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel. We are looking forward to another information-packed, fun-filled weekend for ferret lovers in the Rose City!

Friday, June 22 (3.5 CE credits)
8:00 am Breakfast and Registration
9:00 am Susann Thiel - F.E.R.R.E.T. and Ferrets in Disasters - What You Need to Know to Help Them Survive
9:45 am Dee Gage - Working with Humane Societies
10:30 am break
11:00 am Dr. Bruce Williams - Dealing with Grief
Noon Lunch
1:15 pm Bob Church - Ferret Husbandry Issues
2:15 pm Danee Devore - Supportive Care for Ferrets with ADV
3:00 pm break
3:30 pm Joel Vanderbush – Ferrets in Education
4:15 pm Dr. Bruce Williams - 10 Tests You Really Need (or Don’t Need)
5:00 pm Raffles
7:30 pm Kathy Fritz - Blood Glucose Workshop [Mt. Hood Foyer] preregistration necessary

Saturday, June 23 (6.5 CE credits)
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Dr. Susan Brown - Ferret Physiology and Diet
10:00 am Bob Church - Effects of Early Spay/Neutering on Skeletal Development in Ferrets
10:30 am break
11:00 am Dr. Bob Wagner - Adrenal Disease in Ferrets and the Newest Treatment Options
Noon Lunch with table topics
1:15 pm Special Achievement Awards
1:30 pm Dr. Katrina Ramsell - Emerging Ferret Diseases
2:30 pm Dr. Mark Burgess - Recognizing and Treating Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Diseases in the Ferret
3:30 pm break
4:00 pm Vet Panel Discussion and Q&A
5:00 pm Raffles
7:00 pm Banquet Dinner (ticket required)
8:30 pm Reception and Celebrity Auction [Mt. Hood Foyer]

Sunday, June 24
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Travis Livieri – Black Footed Ferret Reintroduction Program
10:00 am Judith White – Support Our Shelters (SOS)
10:30 am break
11:00 am Joan Orr – Clicker Training Your Ferret
After sessions – Unofficial trip to Portland Zoo

Speakers and schedule subject to change.

These courses (Friday, #160-3459, 3.5 credits and Saturday, #160-3460, 6.5 credits) have been approved for 10.0 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that 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.

Registration Fees
Late fees now apply!
1 day pass (Saturday only) $95
3 day pass  $195
Saturday dinner (optional) $35

Special rates are now available for veterinary students: $65 for one day and $150 for 3 day passes. You must provide proof of enrollement as a vet student.

Passes include access to all sessions, vendor tables, raffles, breakfast on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, buffet lunch on Friday and Saturday. Registration and payment in full due June 1, 2007.

Payment Options
Please make check or money order payable to “International Ferret Congress” in US funds and send to:

2007 International Ferret Symposium Registration
c/o Linda Iroff
46180 Butternut Ridge Road
Oberlin OH 44074

Payment may also be made via PayPal.

Enter ferretcongress@ferretcongress.org for Recipient’s email, Service for Type, 2007 Symposium for Subject, and your name, address, phone, emailaddress and 1 or 3-day pass for Note. Also indicate if you want your name and state listed in the Symposium Program and if you plan to stay at the Sheraton. Please add $4 processing fee for each Paypal registration.

Hotel Accommodations
The Symposium will be held at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, 8235 Northeast Airport Way, Portland, Oregon 97220-1398, Phone: 503-281-2500, Fax: 503-249-7602. You must make your reservations directly with the hotel. Be sure to mention the International Ferret Congress for best rates or go to
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=0611301441&key=5D49

A limited number of rooms are available at the special rate of $109 for single or double rooms, available June 20-26. You must book by May 30, 2007 to take advantage of this rate.

The Sheraton is allowing ferrets in the rooms by special arrangement for a non-refundable fee of $25 per stay. Please note the Sheraton is normally a NO-PETS hotel, and ferrets should remain in the rooms, and be caged when no one is there with them. Please clean up after your pets!

If you need a roommate, contact ferret_symposium@yahoo.com.

The hotel provides 24-hour free shuttle service to and from the Portland International Airport, free parking for guests, free 24-hour fitness center and free wireless internet in the guest rooms. See the Sheraton's web site for more information.

Registration Forms
Registration form in MS Word format
Registration form in PDF format

Vendor registration form in MS Word format
Vendor registration form in PDF format
Vendor contract in MS Word format
Vendor contract in PDF format

Flyers for Distribution
Coming soon

Cancellation Policies
All cancellations received by June 1will be subject to a $20 processing fee which will be deducted from any refund. Cancellations after June 1 will be subject to a 30% cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued after June 16 as catering commitments must be finalized at that time.

Room cancellations must be made directly with the Sheraton. Contact them for cancellation policies.

Respect for Others
The purpose of this Symposium is to learn and engage in constructive discussions. We expect there may be disagreements on some issues, but we ask that people show respect for each other and for differing viewpoints. Anyone who cannot maintain civility will be asked to leave and no refund will be issued.

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