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We are a 501 c(3) nonprofit Parrot Humane Society and Networking Organization founded in 2013 whose motto is, "People Helping Parrots, Parrots Helping People."
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Flight Club Foundation began 9 years ago from flying birds indoors with a small group of friends to hosting the premier parrot event in the Seattle metro area. We flew at the Lake City Community Center for many years, keeping our name and understanding very quiet as many other groups were gathering members for flying in the area and we did not want to conflict. We remained this small, familial gro
up flying birds at the Community Center until 2011 when the Association of Avian Veterinarians conference needed parrots for Barbara Heidenreich's Wet Lab. From our experience at the conference, we were nipped in the sharing/community/education bud. We realized that we could share and impact so many other bird lovers and help them and veterinarians learn more about what we can do to minimize stress in parrots during exams. Well, what about minimizing everyday life stress? In that same year, the Community Center was changing leadership, encouraging more children's programs. So, more people became interested in watching the birds simply, informally, fly around and socialize. By 2012, the leadership changed again and an entire school formally entered the building. That's when we realized how little children of today are exposed to parrots and that an educational gap about parrots is continuing to increase. Essentially, only people 40 and older are keeping birds with the younger generation only learning the parrots can bite and that we should not keep them as pets because they live so long. Well, that is the inherent problem. We are getting older and who will be next to care for the birds when we are gone? We kept asking ourselves this and decided by December 2012, we had to take it to the next level. Not only do we need to be there to help other bird lovers of our community cope with the varied and differing challenges of keeping multi-generational pets, but we had to introduce the next generation to parrots! An opportunity came knocking at our door with our respected parrot blogger and learner, Brandon Bulter of Parrot Earth, when he came to video tape our "Parrot Play Dates" and posted it on his blog. The response was overwhelming. This meant we had to do something and we did. We now have put in all the appropriate paperwork with the Federal Government, got our license, insurance and more and now fly at our newest location, Phinney Ridge Community Center. Our core will always be allowing parrots to fly and socialize and helping others to realize that dream of doing the same with their birds. We are first learning how to make it work so we can do that for others. We are helping promote everyone's events as much as we can by attending the event, advocating, advertising, joining and more. All of this takes funding. Every single member of the Flight Club Foundation is a full-time volunteer. Not one of us is paid for any of the work we put into the organization. Instead, we try to put together various fundraisers that not only help us raise funds, but help the community abroad realize the depth and importance parrots have in the world. Truly, the global impact on what we do to parrots and what the reverse means back to the human population is quite overwhelming. Essentially, we need to save every place we find a parrot, captive or wild. People need help in all of these regions and that if we help them, we have something for the future for our own children. So, we developed our first conference to bring together all sources of knowledge about parrots, all careers affected by parrots, games about parrots and parrots themselves to show the world their utmost significance and our own significance. Our first Seattle Parrot Expo in 2013 showcased 22 exhibitors with 1500 people coming through the door to see live birds, play games, learn from our featured expert speaker Dr. Susan Friedman, PhD. The Seattle Times did a spread about us and more! It was a smashing success. We decided to make the conference annual. We continue to strive to make improvements, create new programs and give assistance where we can. So, we created The Parrot Grant to do just that. The Parrot Grant is an award we aim to give annually. If enough funds are raised to keep us afloat and continue our programs, we desire to give as much as we can to other nonprofit organizations. Our criteria--how do they impact parrots but the community as well. Our first award was given in 2013 in the sum of two $1000 awards to to local parrot sanctuaries. Macaw Rescue and Sanctuary and Zazu's house hold over 1,000 parrots between the two. They both have done a great many things for their communities as well. Starting in 2015, we hope to have our Parrot Grant listed in the national Grant listing services where anyone can apply. That entirely depends on the IRS at this point. :)
So, it said "Long Description". I hope you enjoyed our journey as much as we have. Stick around as we learn more and share more each year.
03/09/2024
Get the ultimate experience at Seattle Parrot Expo by signing up as a Superbird!
What do you get?
The possiblity of bringing your own bird for cassie to work with. Limit 5.
Admission to Cassie’s 5 hour workshop.
Reserved seating area.
Luncheon with the Sunday speakers: Jack Pine, Daniel Sigmon and Dr.EV Voltura.
Lunch on us both days .
Massive SWAG BAG of goodies for BOTH online and in person attendees
And…. Lastly our 2024 commemorative shirt (to be revealed soon)!!!
Www.flightclubfoundation.org/attendee-registration
03/09/2024
Seattle Parrot Expo's online and soon-in-person auction begins tomorrow at 5pm! Check out the cool stories about some of the items. Check back frequently as we are still adding items. All item additions end September 26 when we pack the trailers! Any new items donated after that will go into the 2025 auction season!
BTW, as I was working on the Auction, an African grey flew off and was recovered in Kitsap County. Annie Park was on the scene and called out for assistance! So happy for a happy, fast fly off and reunion. Did require a tree climber...so talk about Giving the Gift of Flight!!
Silent auction 'Give the Gift of Flight at Seattle Parrot Expo!' hosted online at 32auctions.
02/09/2024
This is Cassie Malina ,who also works for the beak school. She is joining Seattle Parrot Expo in just a few weeks! She is utterly amazing! Trust us when we say she is worth registering to see and help you solve behavioral problems from the ground up, holistically.
If you sign up as a SUPERBIRD today, we will feed you all weekend; you receive a massive SWAG BAG from our sponsors both online and in person; and our 2024 commemorative shirt both online and in! So not only just access to talks, so much more is sent your way!!
It gets better! SUPERBIRDS are invited to bring their bird to work with! Limit 5 birds! All birds will be vet inspected at the event to attend.
www.flightclubfoundation.org/attendee-registration.
Keep learning from her regularly at the beak school!
30/08/2024
Cassie is joining us at Seattle Parrot Expo with a full day workshop. Walk away with answers, confidence and a path to solutions you may not jave considered.
28/08/2024
Only 3 more days to register as a sponsor, advertiser or exhibitor! Sign up at www.flightclubfoundation.org/exhibitor-registration
26/08/2024
Highlights of our Parrot Playdate today from 12 to 3!
24/08/2024
Parrot Playdate tomorrow!!! 12 to 3 in Tacoma!!
24/08/2024
23/08/2024
What's that you say?
Lookin' for a place to stay for Seattle Parrot Expo? Look no further than LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES! Our host hotel now 8 years in a row!!! They offered a discount of $139.00 per night (tax not included) for our GUESTS!
CALL 253-804-9999 before SEPTEMBER 10TH! That's when rooms will be released at regular rates!
FREE HOT BREAKFAST!
CAN BRING 2 birds at $35.00.
HEATED, INDOOR POOL!
HOSPITALITY SUITE (yup!)
22/08/2024
Cool
While distinct languages and dialects are common to human societies, most people are unaware that other species may similarly have culturally significant dialects. New research conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and New Mexico State University has revea...
21/08/2024
Join us for the largest adoption event of the year with more than 40 birds looking for their forever home! You can find everything from newly weaned to senior birds all looking for their forever home!
To join our adopters list fill out the form below (If you have submitted the form in recent months don't submit again we will reach out to you this week)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc73-nB-VkHov20QGaMCxQrpv8iTkUhOueV2l_DbpVoaWUa8A/viewform
***This is not a walk in event***
All potential adopters must be vetted beforehand and will receive the exact address of the event the week prior if approved. If you show up and you have not been vetted you will not be allowed to enter.
20/08/2024
It's the FINAL COUNTDOWN! 10 more days until we CLOSE all SPONSOR, EXHIBITOR AND ADVERTISER registrations!
We have 11 10x10 spots left and that's it! Once all registrations are in, start looking forward to seeing who all is joining us and begin to see the offiical launch of the Seattle Parrot Expo 2024 entries on the website!
SIGN UP NOW!
Join us an exhibitor at the annual Seattle Parrot Expo coming the last full weekend of September every year. You receive for more benefits than "just a booth space" with branding and exposure to 2000 in attendance locally and national recongition.
20/08/2024
It's not cheap running a parrot humane society! Especially when you have to pay a staff to at least try to live....
So, that said, we are in the current care of ODO the African Grey with Spina Bifida and Sam with severe arithtris and birth defects. Their current vet bill is at $1200. Pablo's last labs were also another $215.
We would love to assist TRACY with Pablo's diagnoses and serious emergent care of $2500 as well.
So, to help us with all of that plus daily care at some 60lbs of Harrison's Bird Foods a month, we are asking for you to pay Pine Tree Veterinary Hospital as much as we can muster as more birds are in need of help as are MANY of their owners!!!
Everybody say prayers that our Secretary, Sian-I Am, goes in for major surgery this weekend. Your prayers worked for our Logistics Board Member, Ron Jellum's knee replacement....so, there is a lot going on...
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/3U55u14pQngiv62J/
20/08/2024
Are you ready for Seattle Parrot Expo? To score the best deals around on everything related to parrots minus getting the parrot itself? We will say being IN PERSON gets the best experience.
How about getting the most intensive educational workshop with Cassie Malina starting at only $75.00!! GOODBIRD registration or SUPERBIRD registrations have access to Cassie Malina's workshop. No one else! GOODBIRDS~your in person attendance scores you a MASSIVE SWAG BAG!
Want to be spoiled by us? Sign up for SUPERBIRD at $150.00! Start off with Cassie Malina's workshop valued over $300.00 for this low price.
Not enough? Then, check out Daniel Sigmon, Jack Pine and Dr. EV Voltura's talks on Sunday. Sure, there will be FREEBIRD registrants in there with you...but you score SPECIAL SEATING AND LUNCH WITH THE PANELISTS AND LUNCH ON US BOTH DAYS AND A COMMEMORATIVE TSHIRT at $30.00, too!!! Oh, and you know that pesky "have to be there for the raffle win"? You don't with a SUPERBIRD registration! (raffle IN PERSON ONLY).
Have you not made plans to fly out to one of the most beautiful regions of the United States at the perfect time of year? Join us and immerse yourself in the Seattle Parrot Expo experience!
ONLINE REGISTRANTS: SUPERBIRDS receive the MASSIVE SWAG BAG and TSHIRTS sent to you and a special gift saying thank you for being SUPER!
SIGN UP TODAY! www.flightclubfoundation.org/attendee-registration.
Grow your relationship with your parrot! Understand your parrots behavior! Help us help you keep your parrot in a happy, healthy home! Your registration comes with fun perks for you and helps the ongoing fundraising efforts of Flight Club Foundation to bring in world-class, top experts to a local ev...
15/08/2024
UPDATE: Only one of Pablo's tests improved. Alas, Pablo was devastingly sick with horrific Lymphoma all over her body. She is now at Peace having shared such a brief time with one of the most amazing ladies I have ever met. I LOVE YOU TRACY!
.. Pablo has officially been adopted by a wonderful home who got him a new backpack, flight cage and more. When i see a bird thrive better with a different situation, i cannot hold back their potential! Going to miss this little bleep. At least he is coming to Playdates and the Expo!.
15/08/2024
Help us help Sam and Odo, a recent pair of older parrots who have long been overdue fir a cet check due to financial difficulties from their mom who has now lost her home as well.
We are asking for donations directly to Pine Tree Veterinary Hospital as both have severe deformities we had to ensure were not life threatening. They both are confirmed arteriosclerosis cases as diet was seed and some food only. No pellet. Most likely could not afford it.
They are in good hands with recovery. Holding on to them for mom costs a fortune daily. So any help by donating to cover the bill at pine tree vet is appreciated!!
14/08/2024
The art of teaching negotiation. Luna and chloe both want to preen Stella. Luna did an open mouth threat, Chloe backed up, Stella preened Chloe and Luna preened Stella. Bo, in the meantime wondering why a caique is hanging out with conures. All purring. Love parrot purrs!
Do you love parrot purrs?
14/08/2024
Whether they end up pinned in display cases or crammed into tiny fake coffins, painted woolly bats are collected from the wild to be killed, stuffed, and sold thousands of miles from their homes.
The United States is the largest known market for trade in these unique orange-and-black bats, who are native to South and Southeast Asia. Their populations are declining, and their biggest threat is overcollection for decor. In recent years the United States has imported many hundreds of painted bats directly from the wild. That's not OK.
You can help: Tell Amazon, Etsy, and eBay to STOP selling painted woolly bats so their populations can again flourish in the wild — where they belong. https://bit.ly/3Z0D88X
14/08/2024
Want to take your brand to the rainforest and back? Join us a sponsor, exhibitor or advertiser at the largest, parrot-centered event of the Northwest, Seattle Parrot Expo!!!
2000 people counted at the door last year! Family friendly fun! Score great deals, make lasting connections and learn from the top experts in world!
Hurry, you dont have much time left as exhibitor, sponsor and advertiser registration ends AUGUST 30!!
We are running out of space… We offer 34 exhibit spaces… only 12 remaining! 6 inline and 6 corners left….
Register NOW and help us help parrots and people too!
Www.flightclubfoundation.org/exhibitor-registration
Or
Www.flightclubfoundation.org/sponsor-registration
Join us an exhibitor at the annual Seattle Parrot Expo coming the last full weekend of September every year. You receive for more benefits than "just a booth space" with branding and exposure to 2000 in attendance locally and national recongition.
08/08/2024
I beg all of you seeking help or just feeling stuck behaviorally with your bird SEEK HELP! It may cost… because we who do have the real expertise to help have paid a lot of money for degrees and certifications! Staying fresh with the latest information on LIMA practices.
HELP is coming! For only $75 or $150 with lunch and commemorative shirt, Cassie Malina with Awesome Animal Solutions is joining our awesome Featured Speaker Lineup we provide each year!
Joining Cassie Sunday are Daniel Sigmon, Jack Pine, Dr EV Voltura and the famous Jesse the Skating Macaw featured only HERE in WA for you to meet in person!
https://youtu.be/Mb-mvWAq46s?si=slkkqIxiDbYFh-xl
Come have fun with our speakers, explore the animals of the rainforest, shop amazing deals all in one place at only one time, September 28 and 29 2024!
Link to register: www.flightclubfoundation.org/attendee-registration
This bird enthusiast has her 14 feathery friends to thank for introducing her to her husband. What a pair of love birds! She's brought one, a blue and gold m...
08/08/2024
Register today for the best educational workshop you will experience about parrot body language, practical training application—feel what is like to train someone else using no words! Learn better approaches to tough situations!
Best of all, our paying registants get personal time asking questions helping real time problems after session! We urge everyone to join us in person! No matter your level of experience, Cassie Malina’s decades of working hundreds of species of birds cannot be beat!
Know better and do better today and sign up as a GOODBIRD or SUPERBIRD! Your donation supports our ongoing work helping parrots and people globally! Like the Parrot Grant of $2000 we gave to the Alex Foundation in 2015!
Cassie joins our esteemed Featured Speakers Series September 28 and 29 in person and online! Dont wait as registration day of increases $25 per person!
Www.flightclubfoundation.org/attendee-registration
08/08/2024
We are asking for help defraying cost to help Sam and Odo, two elderly birds at 27 and 30, with their full veterinary workup. We have discovered both birds have atherosclerosis and severe, painful arthritis. Mostly from birth defects. Sam from old, non-set break.
We have an open donation amount to help set up directly at Pine Tree Veterinary Hospital. The bill…$1200. We Wanted to see if deformities could be helped and if they were causing any further damage as owner has not been able to afford veterinary services.
We are happy to discover we can at least alleviate the pain for these guys and work on better diet plan that is at least affordable!
Please call 424-432-2222 and help us help Sam and Odo!
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The art of teaching negotiation. Luna and chloe both want to preen Stella. Luna did an open mouth threat, Chloe backed up, Stella preened Chloe and Luna preened Stella. Bo, in the meantime wondering why a caique is hanging out with conures. All purring. Love parrot purrs! Do you love parrot purrs?
Real red white and blue! Happy 4th!!!
A little new years flying!!
Birdy Basics with Melody Hennigh #seattleparrotexpo
Dr. Rainer Niemann presentation about Bird Safe Plants #seattleparrotexpo
"Go Green" Parrot Ambassadors Bird Show! 2 #seattleparrotexpo
"Go Green" Parrot Ambassadors Bird Show! #seattleparrotexpo
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Seattle Parrot Expo is VIRTUAL TOO! So, all of our talks will be available through our website portal BUT ONLY if you sign up at www.flightclubfoundation.org/attendee-registration today! GOOD BIRDS have access to all talks live and recorded for only $100.00 Save $20 if you signup before September 1st. SUPER BIRDS not only receive access to all talks at any time (LIVE better as you can get YOUR questions answered), but you also receive our 2023 shirt and our swag bag delivered TO YOU for $150.00! Save $20 if you signup before September 1st. You cannot beat this low price for the quality of education Seattle Parrot Expo brings every year.
Debbie Goodrich aka "The Parrot Lady" Presenting her "Parrot Ambassador" Bird Show!!!
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