National Emu Convention Draws Near
Iowa Event Provides Learning Experience
Des Moines, IOWA – On July 16th-18th emu farmers from around the United States, Canada and Japan will attend the 3 day 2010 American Emu Association (AEA) National Convention held this year at the Embassy Suites hotel in Des Moines, Iowa. AEA members and other emu growers will meet for 3 days of education and demonstrations with a chance to meet new people and visit with old friends. AEA Board members, Certified Business Members (CBM) and State Presidents will meet prior to the start of the convention.
Convention attendees will be brought up to date on industry concerns, current emu oil research and will have the opportunity to participate in round table discussions. Ample time will be included to network with other emu farmers, product companies and processors from across the nation and around the world. The booth area, labeled the "EMU MALL", will be open to the public. The "EMU MALL" will offer the opportunity to browse booths that showcase emu related products such as leather, health/beauty products and emu egg art, while still others will offer farming merchandise or information. Agenda is attached at the bottom of the page.
2010 AEA Convention Update
Planning for the convention is going well. The block of hotel rooms reserved has been filled and the hotel is sold out for the convention weekend. AEA has been put on a standby list fort any cancellations. Therefore, if you haven't made hotel reservations, contact me (Cyril Klein - 319-266-5081) and if there is a cancellation, I will get you registered. View the Convention Agenda attachment at the bottom of this post.
Express Personalized Hotel Reservation Site Just for the 2010 AEA Convention
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The Embassy suite has offered a fast and easy way for AEA 2010 Convention attendees to make reservations that are specific to our groups discounted blocked rate of $129.00 plus tax. You may also make reservations by calling 1-800-Embassy or the hotel directly at 515-244-1700 or online. For more info read the entire article.
The link is http://embassysuites.
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American Emu Association
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EMU
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12-JUL-2010
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19-JUL-2010
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101 East Locust Street
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Advertising Opportunity for 2010 Convention Program
The 20th Annual American Emu Association’s National Convention will be held at the Embassy Suites in Des Moines on July 16‐18, 2010. Preparations are under way to make this convention, “The Nuts and Bolts of the Emu Industry” the best one to date! To do this we need your help. Please consider purchasing an ad in the 2010 AEA Convention Agenda Booklet.
Dr Code to Speak at 2010 Convention
New and exciting features are available at this year’s convention! The 2010 AEA National Convention is all about the “nuts and bolts” of the emu industry. Come to the convention July 16-18th at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Des Moines, IA.
Dr. William E. Code, M.D., will be speaking at this year’s convention. Dr. Code has written books such as Winning the Pain Game and Youth Renewed: A Common Sense Approach to Vibrant Health… at Any Age. Below is Dr. Code’s biography.
National Emu Week (N.E.W.) May 1-9, 2010
It's time to start thinking about how you can participate! We are only 10 weeks away from May 1 !
What Can You Do?
National Emu Week (N.E.W.) is an annual event that is held over a 9-day period starting the first Saturday in May through the second Sunday in May. N.E.W. is a time to educate the public about the emu industry. "National Emu Week (N.E.W.) - 2010" will be observed from Saturday, May 1st thru Sunday, May 9th. This is not that far away!
Wisconsin Woman Appointed N.E.W. Chair
BRODHEAD, WI - The American Emu Association (AEA) has announced that events for its annual 2010 National Emu Week (N.E.W.) celebration will be held across the U.S. from May 1st - May 9th. N.E.W. is a nine-day promotional event starting on the first Saturday of May and running through the second Sunday in May. During this time many emu farms will be offering tours, sponsoring contests or guest speaking. Ms. Reavis will be working with State Coordinators across the country as they prepare for the nine-day event.
S.T.E.P. - Student Training and Education Program - Emu Project Record Book
The Emu Project Record Book is ideal for 4-H members, FFA members or anyone who has an emu and would like to keep a detailed record of their project. The record book was originally created as a part of the Texas Emu Association's Student Training & Education Program (S.T.E.P.). This program is no longer active but, the 37 Page Emu Project Record Book is now available as a CD and can be ordered for $10.00 from Emu Today and Tomorrow and will soon be available as a PDF on this site.
School Lesson Plan now available
"The School Lesson Plan - Emus" is a new online resource for teachers. This informative overview of emus and the products they provide starts with a review of the Ratite family that includes ostrich, emu, cassowary, rhea and kiwi. This slide show guides the viewer through the many unique qualities of the emu. After the comparison of the members of the Ratite family, the slides move on to the emu skeleton, hatching emu chicks and the many products produced from this amazing creature. This totally usable bird provides nutritious lean meat; moisturizing emu oi
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Outbreak
During the late summer and early fall of 2009 there have been numerous confirmed reports of emus with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in the New England area and along the East coast of the United States. Winter frosts that eliminate the mosquito populations, should help to bring this threat to an end for this year.
Each year we hear about outbreaks that occur throughout the United States. Local veterinarians are usually notified by the state ag veterinary department if, there is an outbreak in their area. This is a reminder to contact your local veterinarian and ask to be informed if, EEE is found in your area. If EEE is found locally, the recommendation is to vaccinate your entire flock.
