The California Turtle & Tortoise Club

The California Turtle & Tortoise Club – Westchester*

Proudly Present Their First Annual Symposium

Symposium 2003

Current Conservation of Turtles & Tortoises – Public and Private Efforts

September 5 – 7 2003 · Carson, California

Habitat Protection and Restoration · Breeding Programs in Zoos and Private Homes · Road Mortality

Re-Introduction Programs · Veterinary Medicine · Turtle & Tortoise Commerce · Organizations

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR WONDERFUL SPEAKERS AND ATTENDEES!!!

This weekend was quite unforgettable because of your participation. Many alliances were formed that will help to insure a future for turtles. Much more work still needs to be done. Please continue your efforts to help these wonderful creatures. Please watch this website for future events and announcements. For those of you interested in some of our upcoming trips with Peter Pritchard and the other speakers, please keep in touch with me via email. I really feel lucky to have been in the presence of such a wonderful group of people this weekend. I consider you all my friends!

Thank you so much, Michael

This is THE turtle and tortoise event of 2003! Attendees will go on a field trip to see the Pacific Pond turtle in the Topanga Canyon study area, and mingle with the speakers and turtle people from around the country at the Ice-Breaker to be held at Turtle Dreams in Santa Barbara on Friday, hear from some of the world’s top authorities on turtles all day on Saturday, have the option to attend an evening dinner banquet featuring a special presentation to be given by none other than Peter Pritchard later Saturday night, and see the Largest turtle exhibit on the west coast along with some helpful workshops on Sunday!!!!

People are coming in from all over the U.S. to see this event! Don’t miss your chance to see this incredible line-up and spend time with a wonderful group of people who are as enthusiastic about turtles as you are!!!!

THE FIELD TRIP WILL MEET AT THE CARSON HILTON, 2 CIVIC PLAZA, CARSON, CA 310-830-9200 AT 10:00AM FRIDAY MORNING AND HEAD TO 122 N. TOPANGA CANYON RD, TOPANGA, CA TO MEET ROSI DAGIT AT 12:00PM.

WE WILL THEN HEAD TO TURTLE DREAMS, 2298 FEATHERHILL RD, SUMMERLAND, CA AT 3PM AND ARRIVE AROUND 5PM FOR THE ICE-BREAKER.

CALL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OR GET LOST AT 310-991-7893. I THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION, THIS SHOULD BE A GREAT EVENT!

Please send in your registration forms NO LATER THAN August 29, 2003. After that date, you will have to register in person. You may register in person

On either Friday 9/5/03 at the Ice-Breaker, or Saturday 9/6/03 between 8AM and 9AM.

For those attending the field trip and Ice-Breaker, you can hop on one of the complimentary vans at the Carson Hilton by 10:00AM on Friday 9/5/03.

We will return to the Hilton around 9:00PM. Otherwise, those wishing to drive in their own cars can do so. We will provide the addresses for both

Locations on this website in a few days. We will stop along the way for fast food at lunch time before we reach the Topanga Pond turtle site. You

May bring a sack lunch if you prefer. The day should go as follows: 10:00AM leave the Hilton, 11:30 Lunch along the way, 12:00 arrive at Topanga,

12-3:30PM observe study site and see turtles and work with Rosi Dagit, 3:30PM leave for Turtle Dreams, 5:00 arrive at Turtle Dreams, 5-7:30PM

visit Turtle Dreams and Complimentary Pizza, Sandwiches, Chips, Soda, Beer, Wine, etc…, 7:30 depart for Carson Hilton, 9:00PM arrive at Hilton.

Once again, you can jump on the van, even if unregistered, and then register when we arrive at Turtle Dreams on Friday, or if not attending on Friday,

You can register in person on Saturday morning from 8-9AM. Those who have registered in advance will simply need to check in to get their

Symposium materials.

Saturday will be a busy day. We have a tight schedule to get all those great presentations in on 1 day! A continental breakfast will be served on

Saturday morning from 8-9AM. Peter Pritchard will open the event at approximately 9:00AM. Lunch is at noon and only will last for 45 minutes.

We will conclude the presentations at 4:15PM. Thereafter, you will have 1 hour and 45 minutes to relax, refresh, nap, etc… before the dinner

Banquet. At 6:00PM dinner will be served at the Carson Hilton which is located across the parking lot from the Carson Center.

London Broil is on the menu for dinner. Vegetarians please email me so I can have your dinners

Set up correctly. We will eat and then see a wonderful special presentation by Peter Pritchard. The banquet will conclude at 8:30PM. After

Dinner, we will lounge around and talk in the Lounge at the Carson Hilton. This will be open until about 2AM for the adventurous.

IF YOU WILL BE ON ONE OF THE VANS LEAVING FROM THE CARSON HILTON TO TOPANGA AND THE ICEBREAKER,

PLEASE EMAIL ME AT mbargeron@earthlink.net SO I CAN GET AN ACCURATE COUNT. I WANT TO RESERVE ENOUGH VANS. THANKS

Sunday will be the California Turtle and Tortoise Club – Tri Chapter Annual Show at the Carson Center. All those registered for the

Symposium will be admitted free of charge. This is a wonderful event with lots of turtles that you will not want to miss. There will be

Some interesting workshops on captive husbandry, and many other subjects as well. This will take place from 9AM to 4PM.

Hear from well-respected authorities in various fields of private and public research on turtles and tortoises. Talented researchers and private individuals from all over the United States will share their findings, methods, and secrets for success in helping turtles and tortoises survive for generations to come. Don’t miss this event!

Speakers

Dr. Peter C.H. Pritchard – Author of numerous books and articles on turtles and tortoises. Dr. Pritchard is known the world over for his Encyclopedia of Turtles and his travels around the world.

Robert Zappalorti – Best known as the author of The Amateur Zoologist’s Guide to Turtles and Crocodilians, Robert has spent over 30 years studying the turtles of the northern U.S. with a focus on Bog turtles.

George L. Heinrich – A field biologist and environmental educator specializing in Florida turtles. George has worked for a number of years on the conservation of gopher tortoises and has studied diamondback terrapins since 1995.

James Harding – From Michigan State University, James has studied reptiles of the Great Lakes region for decades and has several books to his credit. He is a fascinating speaker with great presentations.

Kristin Berry – Dr. Berry has studied the desert tortoise for decades. Her years of research are a valuable asset to the chelonian community. She will touch on various aspects of desert tortoise conservation/research today.

Rosi Dagit – Sr. Conservation Biologist, Resource Conservation District of Santa Monica Mountains. Rosi runs the Pacific Pond turtle Study in the local mountains and has lots of information about our local turtles.

David Germano – An authority on the Pacific Pond turtle, David has published numerous papers and continues to study our native aquatic turtle. We can learn a lot from his amazing observations in the field.

Kimberly Stone – Has important data on sea turtles that was acquired while working at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Kim will bring sea turtle information that is current and interesting.

Richard Fife – An expert on chelonian husbandry. Richard will share his experiences on raising chelonian and avoiding troubles such as pyramiding.

Norman Scott – Has many years of experience studying the Pacific Pond Turtle. Norman will present some interesting information you will not want to miss!

Schedule

September 5, 2003 – 12:00PM to 3:00PM – Field trip to Topanga Western Pond Turtle habitat with Rosi Dagit (includes free transportation from South Bay area)

September 5, 2003 – 5:00PM to 8:00PM – Ice Breaker Party at Turtle Dreams in Santa Barbara (includes beverages, munchies, and transportation)

September 6, 2003 – 9:00AM to 5:00PM – Presentations, Workshops, and Films (Carson Convention – continental breakfast and lunch included)

7:00PM to 10:00PM – Banquet and Special Presentation by Peter Pritchard (Carson Hilton – Dinner included)

10:00PM to ??? – Mingle in the lounge at the Carson Hilton with all the attendees and speakers!

September 7, 2003 – 9:00AM to 4:00PM –Workshops, Films, and GIANT Live Turtle Exhibit**

Detailed Schedule

Symposium Schedule for Saturday 9/6/03

Events at the Carson Center - 801 E. Carson St, Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-0212
Time	Speaker	Program Title/Details
8:00	Registration/Breakfast	Continental Breakfast with coffee
9:00	Peter Pritchard	forthcoming
9:15
9:30
9:45	David Germano	forthcoming
10:00
10:15	Rosi Dagit	forthcoming
10:30
10:45	Norman Scott	WHY DO EMYS MARMORATA MOVE ABOUT ON LAND?
11:00
11:15	Kristin Berry	The Continued Declining Trends in Desert Tortoise Populations in California between 1979 and 2002: Multiple Issues
11:30
11:45
12:00	Lunch	Lasagna with meat, please request vegetarian in advance
12:45	Richard Fife	forthcoming
1:00
1:15	James Harding	Notes on the conservation biology of the Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) and the Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) in Michigan, with comments on taxonomy and hybridization
1:30
1:45
2:00	George Heinrich	Florida Turtles: Diversity and Conservation
2:15
2:30
2:45
3:00	Robert Zappalorti	The Ecology and Secretive Behavior of the Bog Turtle in Northeastern United States
3:15
3:30
3:45	Kimberly Stone	First Satellite Tag of Male East Pacific Green Sea Turtle In Bahia de Los Angeles, Mexico
4:00
4:15	Conclude

Events at the Carson Hilton - 2 Civic Plaza, Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-9200 (across the street from Carson Center)
6:00	Dinner Banquet	Special Presentation by Peter Pritchard
8:30	After Dinner Cocktail Hour	On your own in the Carson Hilton Lounge

Register Early, Capacity is Limited!

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Registration Form

Name:_________________________________________ Phone_____________________

Address:_______________________________________ Email:________________________

City:____________________________ St:_____ Zip:_________

[ ] Symposium Registration (After 7/15/03) $55.00 ______________

[ ] Banquet and Special Presentation $35.00 ______________

[ ] Vegetarian Meals Total Due: ______________

Special Room Rates of $89 at Carson Hilton, 310-830-9200 Group=Turtles

Mail Checks to: CTTC, P.O. Box 90252, Los Angeles, CA 90009

Visa/MC accepted through Paypal at mbargeron@earthlink.net , Please add $2.00 fee to above for Paypal

Email any questions to mbargeron@attbi.com

*Westchester CTTC sponsors this event **Westchester, Care Society, and Orange County CTTC Chapters sponsor this event