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*JOIN OUR FLOCK*
BECOME A MEMBER OF THE
NORTHERN ILLINOIS PARROT SOCIETY

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in birds. This includes pet owners, breeders, and potential bird owners. Each member receives a monthly newsletter and is invited to attend monthly meetings. The newsletter includes details on upcoming meetings; local bird fairs, seminars and future club events; articles regarding bird care and behavior; legislative updates and advertisements. Members are also encouraged to participate in activities sponsored by the Society, such as trips, fundraising and educating others about the proper care of birds.

  Here are a few of the benefits you'll gain by becoming a NIPS member:

  • Receive a monthly newsletter (by mail or viewed on secure website).
  • Hear experts in the avian community at our monthly meetings.
  • Find out about upcoming meetings, lectures, shows and fairs.
  • Learn new tips about avian behavior & training.
  • Gain information regarding avian medicine and first aid.
  • Hear about new bird products and suppliers.
  • Learn about adopting parrots from a local refuge.
  • Find breeders of specific bird species.
  • Share stories about your pet with other bird owners.
  • Understand how good nutrition benefits your parrot's health.
  • Discover the differences between a variety of parrot species.
  • Get up-to-date information on avian diseases such as:
            West Nile Virus, PBFD & PDD.
  • Keep up-to-date on current state and federal legislation affecting our pets.
  • Participate in NIPS Notes Redemption Program:
            Thanks members for assisting the club (ask for more details).

Membership Dues are paid annually on the anniversary of your join date with NIPS. The current rates are as follows:

Individual Membership
$20 per year

Family Membership
$25 per year

Commercial Membership
(includes a business card ad)
$50 per year
Fledgling Membership
(under 12 years of age)
$15 per year

Payments can be made by cash, check (payable to NIPS) or credit card via PayPal.
(Please do not mail cash.)

If paying by cash or check, please download the membership form below.
Mail the completed form with payment to the address shown on the form.
Membership Form (For New & Renewing Members)

(.pdf format)
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If paying with a credit card via PayPal,
please click here to complete the application.

For more information regarding Membership,
contact Chris Malwitz at membership@nipsparrot.org.


 


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Revised: March 09, 2008