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LATEST NEWS!! We will be showing the front of the quilt on... October 27, 2007 at the York Expo and Fair Grounds "Horticulture Building" 344 Carlisle Avenue, York, PA 17404 during Birdie Bingo, hosted by Castle Enterprises. After that event, the quilt will be sent to Mary and it will be quilted by the end of the year. We promise to keep you all posted on production and pictures. Tickets are NOW on sale!

September 4, 2007 We are very excited to announce that we have received the 25 blocks needed to complete the quilt! Thank you so much to all of our volunteers who sent in their beautiful work. The blocks are once again stunning and take your breath away. We have purchased the fabric to now add the sashing between the blocks and add a border. Production has all ready started on this phase. We are even more excited to share the news that the quilt will be hand quilted to finish it! Our Quilter is Mary Hettmansperger. Mary has been sewing about 35 yrs and quilting about 10 years. She is a grandmother of 11 and a great grandma of 1. She loves quilting and a last year quilted 17 quilts for her family. We are so excited to have Mary taking this on and we know it will be beautiful when it is complete. We will be showing the front of the quilt on October 27, 2007 at the York Expo and Fair Grounds "Horticulture Building" 344 Carlisle Avenue, York, PA 17404 during Birdie Bingo, hosted by Castle Enterprises. After that event, the quilt will be sent to Mary and it will be quilted by the end of the year. We promise to keep you all posted on production and pictures. Tickets will soon go on sale! Thank you once again for everyone's help! Becky McKirahan Check out the 2008 Individual Quilt Blocks

The 2008 "Birds of a Feather" Quilt is coming! ANYONE can help even if you don't sew or quilt. If you have 2 hours a month please contact the QuiltingBirds today! Join our "Birds of a Feather" Quilt Challenge to StopPDD Yahoo Group "Quiltingbirds". This group includes quilters and all the other volunteers who are helping to make this charity quilt a reality. This is a central meeting place where we can exchange and post information, and collaborate in virtual space. Quilt Specification and Block Guidelines 2008 "Birds of a Feather" Quilt Block Pledge Form 2008 Individual Quilt Blocks - We just started receiving these the beginning of March! The StopPDD Campaign is challenging you to help build the networked avian communitys third annual Quilt to Stop PDD! We are pleased to announce Avian Health Networks 2008 "Birds of a Feather" Quilt Challenge to StopPDD is now under construction! This summer, quilters everywhere will be stitching quilt blocks to donate to this third annual charity event sponsored by Avian Health Network, Inc. Proceeds from the 2008 drawing will again benefit PDD research by Dr. Branson Ritchie and the Emerging Diseases Research Group (EDRG) at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine. We are now planning the new quilt and need your sewing skills. I am attaching information about the new quilt and specifications if you are interested in donating a block. Don't be scared! I had never quilted before I did my first block over two years ago. Please cross post this information to any other newsgroups and bird clubs you think may be interested. Feel free to contact me with any questions at Becky@stopPDD.org Together, we can make a difference! Becky McKirahan Avian Health Network, Inc.

PAST ACTIVITIES Avian Health Network and Castle Enterprises joined together to present Birdie Bingo on October 28,     2006 at the Pet Bird Extravaganza at the York Expo Center and Fair Grounds. Would you like to read more about the 2006 "Birds of a Feather" Quilt? How about even MORE about the 2006 "Birds of a Feather" Quilt? Would you like to about the 2005 "Birds of a Feather" Quilt?

Newsletters...

Volume 1, No 1. - *Winter 2005 - 2006 StopPDD Quilt Challenge Update (PDF format) In this issue: 2006 StopPDD Quilt Challenge Update 2006 Quilt Tickets on sale 2006 Quilt Schedule Coins for the Cause The AHN Challenge - *May 2005 - In this issue: "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" QUILT Ritchie selects 2005 Quilt winner May 22, 2005 Celebrating Support Donations presented to EDRG exceed $10,000 AHN launches 2006 "Birds of a Feather" Quilt Challenge EDRG RESEARCH Ritchie on West Nile Virus: Use Common Sense PDD in a Colony of Cockatiels About EDRG and Branson Ritchie, Ph.D., ABVP, ECAMS Ritchie Road Report Veterinary Vocabulary GRASS ROOTS FUNDRAISING Collaborative fundraising The Wowwie Contest and the tradition of avian activism Its a Small World News and Notes Volume III, Issue I - *October 2004 - In this issue: Happenings at AHN Online Conference "Birds of a Feather" Quilt Attention E-Bayers! Parrots-at-Play Calendars Special Edition: Cocos Diary In Appreciation Dr. Branson Ritchie of UGA Thanks AHN Supporters! Volume III, Issue II - *November 2004 - In this issue: Happenings at AHN After the Diagnosis - Living With PDD Help AHN Trim a Tree to Stop PDD Dr. Ritchie To Attend "Birds of a Feather" Quilt Drawing Attention eBayers! "Birds of a Feather" Quilt Makes it's Debut Thank You Letter from UGA Foundation Free Flight Getting Started Website of the Month Tinkerbell and Shanlung Avian Health in the News: Avian Flu Recipe: Sweet Potato Balls This newsletter is dedicated to Suzy, lost to PDD. Volume II, Issue I - *October 2003 - In this issue: Gardening for Your Fid The AHN Online Conference is Almost Here! AHN Announces New Avian Experts On-Call Program In Appreciation In Memoriam: Meggie Call for Photos Volume II, Issue II - *November 2003 - In this issue: The Online Conference at AHN First Aid for Feathered Friends Avian Web Watch: PBFD Information Site Avian Experts On-Call In Appreciation Volume II, Issue III - *December 2003 - In this issue: Online Conference Website Review of the Month: Avian Web Birdhealthcare Info. Light a Tree to StopPDD AHN Gets Educated & Starts New Out Reach Programs for 2004 Volume II, Issue IV - *January 2004 - In this issue: C&L Aviaries donates 10% Pet Expo Bird Safety Website Review of the Month: Dr. Margaret A. Wissman's site Holiday Spice Potpourri Remember your companions Hatch Day AHNs Avian Experts On-Call Program Volume II, Issue V - *February 2004 - In this issue: In Appreciation Web Site Review: Too Lady, Gail Martin Stomp PDD, Buffalo Parrot Conference 2004 Recipe of the Month: Mama Birds Nutriberries Februarys Hatch Day Avian Experts On-Call Volume II, Issue VI - *March 2004 - In this issue Amazons Website Review of the Month: www.parrothouse.com Spring Safety Buffalo Parrot Conference Ask the Expert In Appreciation Volunteer of the Month Volume II, Issue VII - *April 2004 - In this issue: Vendor Spotlight Just for Fun Perch Safety Website of the Month: Zachary, the DYH Amazon Fatty Liver Disease In Appreciation Dream into Spring Drawing Winner Volume II, Issue VIII - *May 2004 - In this issue - Celebrate Greys in May! Vendor Spotlight Just for Fun African Grey Pilaf Recipe Website of the Month: The Alex Foundation Ask the Expert Are Greys Clumsy? This newsletter is dedicated to Jessie; lost to PDD in September 2003. Volume II, Issue IX - *June 2004 - In this issue: Website Review of the Month: The Parrot Pages Avian Diseases Articles Just for Fun Almond Alert My Eclectus Featherpist Ash's Favorite Bran Muffins Ask the Expert In Appreciation This newsletter is dedicated to Smoochy; lost to PDD in 2003. Volume II, Issue X - *July 2004 - In this issue: Happenings at AHN "Birds of a Feather" Quilt Auction Board Online Conference Toys Website Review of the Month: Parrot Talk Connection Just for Fun Avian Health in the News: The Miracle Baby It's Time for Vacation: Quick Tips to Idiot-Proof the Bird Sitter Ash's Favorite Cornbread Muffins Before You Buy A Parrot Ask the Expert An Introduction to a Serial History of Parrots and Their Humans This newsletter is dedicated to Buddie; lost to PDD July 14, 2002 at the age of 2 years. Volume II, Issue XI - *August 2004 - In this issue: Happenings at AHN Attention eBayers! Online Conference "Birds of a Feather" Quilt Toys Parrots at Play Calendar Vendor Spotlight Website of the Month Review: Land of Vos Biosecurity and the Avian World A Vacation for the Birds Book Review: The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill Tips on Buying a Parrot Ask the Expert How Parrots Came to Own Humans This newsletter is dedicated to Meggie, lost to PDD on August 13, 2003. Volume II, Issue XII - *September 2004 - In this issue: Happenings at AHN Vendor Spotlight Re-revolutionizing Aviculture, One Bird At A Time Website of the Month Ask the Expert In Appreciation This newsletter is dedicated to Rocky, lost to PDD on February 6, 2003. Volume 1, Issue I - September 2002 ??? Volume 1, Issue II - October 2002 Volume 1, Issue III - November 2002 (NEED) Volume 1, Issue IV - December 2002 Volume 1, Issue V - January 2003 ??? Volume 1, Issue VI - February 2003 Volume 1, Issue VII - March 2003 Volume 1, Issue VIII - April 2003 Volume 1, Issue IX - *June 2003 - In this issue: Farewell Winners for the April StopPDD 2003 Beak Appetite Natural Bird Foods Drawing In Appreciation Mocha-lerts Volume 1, Issue X - *July 2003 - In this issue: What's New StopPDD Main Drawing Parrots At Play Calendar In Appreciation Mocha-lerts Volume 1, Issue XI - *August 2003 - In this issue: Meggie StopPDD Main Drawing In Honor of Meggie... Dr. Ritchie Road Trip... In Appreciation Volume 1, Issue XII - *September 2003 - In this issue: Winner of the StopPDD 2003 Main Drawing Fundraiser in Memory of Meggie In Appreciation New Additions to AHN Advisory board

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