An Overview of PEBA |
| PURPOSE We provide a forum where bird lovers can meet and share our mutual interests in the care and breeding of cage birds. We further our knowledge through our meetings. PEBA also promotes the welfare and appreciation of cage birds to the general public |
| HISTORY The Plano Exotic Birds Association began on September 12, 1987 at the Gladys Harrington library. Eighteen people attended this organizational meeting. In the few years since then, our membership has grown to over 44 families and 4 associate members. Past meetings have featured speakers on avian medicine, hand feeding, experts on raptors (birds of prey), cockatiels, lovebirds, budgies, finches, parrots, cockatoos, macaws, and many other species. We also provide small birds at no charge to the senior citizens in the retirement home where we hold our meetings. |
MEETINGS - Please contact PEBA for info. Bobi Lastinger, (972) 424-6159 or Jill Meador (214)
349-8343. |
| NEWSLETTER PEBA publishes a newsletter each month which is mailed to all members. The newsletter reviews the last meeting, lists upcoming events and programs and features bird related articles. It also has a classified section --- regular members can place free ads when selling or seeking goods or services -pertaining to birds. The newsletter is available online, to PEBA members only. |
| DUES Club dues for both regular and associate members are $15 per year renewable in January. Dues are prorated after January 1. |
| ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Our Associate Members are businesses in the area, usually pet shops or feed sources. Some of the Associate Members offer discounts on birds and other pet supplies to our members. |