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Founded June 3, 2007
Welcome to the Cockatiel Foundation, Inc!
It is my pleasure to welcome you to our website and share with you
a vision of the objectives and goals of the Foundation. CF is an
educational nonprofit foundation that was founded to serve as a
resource to the cockatiel community. Whether a proud owner of a
lovely companion pet cockatiel - a hobby breeder, a professional
aviculturist, or an exhibitor of novice or quality show stock - our
activities will include new, expanded programs in cockatiels never
addressed before by any cockatiel organization.
One of our major goals in progress is the Adoption/Placement
Program for rehoming cockatiels in permanent, "forever homes,"
which has never before been attempted by a cockatiel organization
on a national scale. CF is currently working on setting up and
training foster homes around the nation to act when needed. This
program, open to members, will be launched in the coming months
as positions are placed and our volunteers are trained. Please look
for updates on the Adoption Program page (click on the navigation
bar) of this site.
Another focus is on the next generation of cockatiel enthusiasts by
creating the Cockatiel Youth Education Program. This program is
modeled after the AFA Youth Aviculture program, originally
developed for the American Federation of Aviculture, Inc. (but
adapted by its same author specifically for cockatiels), both of which
will have far-reaching consequences nationwide, because our Youth
Members are the future of aviculture. Updates will soon appear on
the Youth Education page (click on the navigation bar).
Another worthwhile endeavor is our Lost and Found Center that will
advertise and report the finding of lost cockatiels. The objective is for
CF to become the place for cockatiel owners and breeders to turn to
for updates on sightings, cockatiel escapes, recently found birds -
and hopefully happy reunions! More details will follow in future ad
campaigns and media coverage. Please let others know that this
program exists as a free service to the cockatiel community at-large.
Please visit our ARTICLE CENTER where you'll find a wealth of up
to date educational articles featured in the Companions & Pets
Center, Breeding Center, Color Mutations & Genetics Center,
Nutrition & Diet Center, Exhibition Articles Center,(and other topics
coming soon) many of which have been published internationally.
CF is offering the first professional journal for cockatiels with major
feature articles written by professional authors who are recognized
experts in their field: veterinarians, lawyers, bird behaviorists,
published book authors, international aviculturists and more. These
acknowledged experts provide major features on companion bird
care, cockatiel behavior, nutrition, veterinary care, avian research,
youth education, adoption programs, breeding husbandry, color
mutations & genetics, exhibition & show standards, and more. Color
covers and inside color photography feature familiar and rare color
mutations with a CoverbirdTM feature fully described in every issue.
The featured CoverbirdTM photos display exquisite colorful cockatiel
mutations, gracing every issue, explained in full detail. Additional
columns round out this unique publication by contributing hobby
breeders, sancutaries, companion bird owners and show exhibitors.
When you join a cockatiel organization, you expect to see cockatiel
color mutations - and CF will not disappoint! We have a plethora of
mutation photographs to view in our Color Mutations Center and all
over the website, and many new and rare mutations will be featured
in upcoming issues of the Cockatiel Chronicle!
CF is applying for tax-exempt status, which, once obtained will
allow us to fundraise for numerous worthwhile projects. CF plans to
eventually fundraise for cockatiel research in the areas of avian
medicine, nutrition and husbandry management in order to advance
the well-being of all cockatiels that will benefit from results of such
studies. It takes time for a new organization to receive such status
and we will keep you appraised of our progress.
CF offers a number of additional services to our members, from
closed coded CF legbands, member advertising, aviary registrations,
sanctuary registrations, cockatiel counselors to answer your personal
questions, and more services listed on our Membership Benefits Page.
Check it out in addition to opportunities to enter our FREE photo
contest with winning entries published in the Cockatiel Chronicle
and on the CF Website in celebration of our First Birthday!
CF is currently creating a new "Show Standard for the Ideal
Cockatiel" that will, in addition to the physical beauty of the bird,
differ by taking into consideration the health, fertility, longevity,
and other attributes of the cockatiel that will be reflected in the
weighted standard. It can be done and CF is doing it. CF will offer a
Judges' & Exhibitor's Handbook that will enable the Foundation to
present fair, ethically run, open cockatiel shows in the future. The
Foundation is now focusing on our youth members in a part of the
show that will emphasize education and companion bird care. CF's
goal is to offer high ethical standards and fairness for all exhibitors
showing cockatiels, opportunities for the Novice, and education for
Youth Exhibitors in CF shows - included in our affiliation packages.
In order to accomplish our many goals, the Cockatiel Foundation
has applied and received nonprofit status as an educational
Corporation and our documents with the IRS are in progress. This
has been very fast progress considering our recent beginning. The
CF co-founders, officers and chairs have all been working very hard
to make the Foundation one we can all be proud of! As we grow, the
Foundation will consider additional programs and areas of interest
expressed. There will always be new ideas, talents and abilities that
will benefit the Foundation ~ for we are becoming a Foundation.
A “foundation” is defined as “an institution financed by a donation
or legacy, as to aid research, education, or the arts.” A fundamental
aspect of the Foundation is to become a mainstay of support to aid
cockatiel research, science and education once we receive our status.
CF is utilizing the talents and abilities of its members to organize a
completely new venture that will accomplish many unique goals, set
a new standard, and raise the bar for innovative programs that will
directly affect and benefit the welfare and future of the Cockatiel.
We hope you look over our programs, membership benefits and join
our many worthy causes for the cockatiel! Come JOIN US!
Linda S. Rubin
CF Founding President
It is my pleasure to welcome you to our website and share with you
a vision of the objectives and goals of the Foundation. CF is an
educational nonprofit foundation that was founded to serve as a
resource to the cockatiel community. Whether a proud owner of a
lovely companion pet cockatiel - a hobby breeder, a professional
aviculturist, or an exhibitor of novice or quality show stock - our
activities will include new, expanded programs in cockatiels never
addressed before by any cockatiel organization.
One of our major goals in progress is the Adoption/Placement
Program for rehoming cockatiels in permanent, "forever homes,"
which has never before been attempted by a cockatiel organization
on a national scale. CF is currently working on setting up and
training foster homes around the nation to act when needed. This
program, open to members, will be launched in the coming months
as positions are placed and our volunteers are trained. Please look
for updates on the Adoption Program page (click on the navigation
bar) of this site.
Another focus is on the next generation of cockatiel enthusiasts by
creating the Cockatiel Youth Education Program. This program is
modeled after the AFA Youth Aviculture program, originally
developed for the American Federation of Aviculture, Inc. (but
adapted by its same author specifically for cockatiels), both of which
will have far-reaching consequences nationwide, because our Youth
Members are the future of aviculture. Updates will soon appear on
the Youth Education page (click on the navigation bar).
Another worthwhile endeavor is our Lost and Found Center that will
advertise and report the finding of lost cockatiels. The objective is for
CF to become the place for cockatiel owners and breeders to turn to
for updates on sightings, cockatiel escapes, recently found birds -
and hopefully happy reunions! More details will follow in future ad
campaigns and media coverage. Please let others know that this
program exists as a free service to the cockatiel community at-large.
Please visit our ARTICLE CENTER where you'll find a wealth of up
to date educational articles featured in the Companions & Pets
Center, Breeding Center, Color Mutations & Genetics Center,
Nutrition & Diet Center, Exhibition Articles Center,(and other topics
coming soon) many of which have been published internationally.
CF is offering the first professional journal for cockatiels with major
feature articles written by professional authors who are recognized
experts in their field: veterinarians, lawyers, bird behaviorists,
published book authors, international aviculturists and more. These
acknowledged experts provide major features on companion bird
care, cockatiel behavior, nutrition, veterinary care, avian research,
youth education, adoption programs, breeding husbandry, color
mutations & genetics, exhibition & show standards, and more. Color
covers and inside color photography feature familiar and rare color
mutations with a CoverbirdTM feature fully described in every issue.
The featured CoverbirdTM photos display exquisite colorful cockatiel
mutations, gracing every issue, explained in full detail. Additional
columns round out this unique publication by contributing hobby
breeders, sancutaries, companion bird owners and show exhibitors.
When you join a cockatiel organization, you expect to see cockatiel
color mutations - and CF will not disappoint! We have a plethora of
mutation photographs to view in our Color Mutations Center and all
over the website, and many new and rare mutations will be featured
in upcoming issues of the Cockatiel Chronicle!
CF is applying for tax-exempt status, which, once obtained will
allow us to fundraise for numerous worthwhile projects. CF plans to
eventually fundraise for cockatiel research in the areas of avian
medicine, nutrition and husbandry management in order to advance
the well-being of all cockatiels that will benefit from results of such
studies. It takes time for a new organization to receive such status
and we will keep you appraised of our progress.
CF offers a number of additional services to our members, from
closed coded CF legbands, member advertising, aviary registrations,
sanctuary registrations, cockatiel counselors to answer your personal
questions, and more services listed on our Membership Benefits Page.
Check it out in addition to opportunities to enter our FREE photo
contest with winning entries published in the Cockatiel Chronicle
and on the CF Website in celebration of our First Birthday!
CF is currently creating a new "Show Standard for the Ideal
Cockatiel" that will, in addition to the physical beauty of the bird,
differ by taking into consideration the health, fertility, longevity,
and other attributes of the cockatiel that will be reflected in the
weighted standard. It can be done and CF is doing it. CF will offer a
Judges' & Exhibitor's Handbook that will enable the Foundation to
present fair, ethically run, open cockatiel shows in the future. The
Foundation is now focusing on our youth members in a part of the
show that will emphasize education and companion bird care. CF's
goal is to offer high ethical standards and fairness for all exhibitors
showing cockatiels, opportunities for the Novice, and education for
Youth Exhibitors in CF shows - included in our affiliation packages.
In order to accomplish our many goals, the Cockatiel Foundation
has applied and received nonprofit status as an educational
Corporation and our documents with the IRS are in progress. This
has been very fast progress considering our recent beginning. The
CF co-founders, officers and chairs have all been working very hard
to make the Foundation one we can all be proud of! As we grow, the
Foundation will consider additional programs and areas of interest
expressed. There will always be new ideas, talents and abilities that
will benefit the Foundation ~ for we are becoming a Foundation.
A “foundation” is defined as “an institution financed by a donation
or legacy, as to aid research, education, or the arts.” A fundamental
aspect of the Foundation is to become a mainstay of support to aid
cockatiel research, science and education once we receive our status.
CF is utilizing the talents and abilities of its members to organize a
completely new venture that will accomplish many unique goals, set
a new standard, and raise the bar for innovative programs that will
directly affect and benefit the welfare and future of the Cockatiel.
We hope you look over our programs, membership benefits and join
our many worthy causes for the cockatiel! Come JOIN US!
Linda S. Rubin
CF Founding President
COCKATIEL FOUNDATION, INC.
"Providing Resources to the Cockatiel Community"
| PURPOSE The Cockatiel Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation established for the advancement of the cockatiel, Nymphicus hollandicus, as a companion, aviary and exhibition species; to provide resources to the community and for educating members on companion bird care, improved breeding practices, the study of color mutations, genetics, and show standards that promote the health, fertility and longevity of the cockatiel. The Foundation supports a national adoption/placement program, youth education, closed banding and record keeping, veterinary and avicultural research, legislative awareness as it pertains to cockatiels, consistency and fairness in exhibition and judging, a national show, annual affiliation with the American Federation of Aviculture, Inc., and to encourage ethical conduct and constructive interactions between its members and other aviculturists. CF is inclusive of all aspects of cockatiel culture, from the hobbyist breeder and first time cockatiel owner to the professional aviculturist and advanced exhibitor. |
| The Mission of the Cockatiel Foundation, Inc. is to provide resources to the cockatiel community, promote education, ethics in exhibition and good fellowship among all cockatiel enthusiasts. |
~ ADOPTION/PLACEMENT PROGRAMS ~
~ Additional Benefits for our Members ~
~ Exhibition & Affiliations ~
~ CF the Foundation ~
~ YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS ~
~ LOST AND FOUND CENTER ~
~ ARTICLE CENTER ~
~ EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ~
~ The CF CHRONICLE journal publication for Members ~
~ COLOR MUTATION PHOTOS & ARTICLES! ~
Copyright 2007 Cockatiel Foundation, Inc.
| President's News 2008 |
| Founded June 3, 2007 Incorporated September 24, 2007 Cofounding Officers (listed alphabetically) Laurie Bethea Shirley J. Bigham Nancy E. Johnson Nancy E. Melbourne Sassy Pickard Betty C. Petty ~ Co-founders are the Board Members whose foundation work was utilized by CF during its founding year. |
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| "A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do." ~ Walter Gagehot DARE TO DREAM! |