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The '''International Bird Identification Society''', IBIS is also a name of a species of bird.
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The International Bird Identification Society's purpose is the promotion of interest and education towards birds. This includes their care, reproduction, exhibition and conservation both in captivity and preservation in the wild. IBIS was founded in 2007 by Mr Keith Wetfoot, a representative of HM King Dwight of [[Pinguinum]] who is a keen advocate of birds. We now have 9 member states.  
  
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Members of the IBIS receive a host of wonderful benefits. Classified advertising is free to members and is also published on our web-site. Each member also receives a complimentary IBIS Breeders Directory. Members who are breeders are listed at no charge. We also take an annual survey of both our pet owners and breeders with all information published on our site. IBIS members meet once a month at the International Aviculture conventions held in Pinguinum and other member states.
  
[[Image:IBISlogo.png]]
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IBIS also has a free tag registration system that is available to all members. This allows people to get in contact with the breeders of their birds. We also sell IBIS leg tags to members. These tags allow these birds to be traced to the breeder so histories and pedigrees can be obtained.
  
==Members==
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[[Image:IBISlogo.png|thumb|100px|IBIS logo]]
  
===Committee members===
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=Birds=
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The '''Ibis''' or Glossy Ibis (''Plegadis falcinellus''), the symbol of the organsiation of the same name, lives in the temperate and tropical climate of Eurasia, Indonesia, Austalia, Africa, West Indies and the Caribbean. The Ibis can be found in marches and lakes and stands at a height of 55 to 65 cm.
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This species of bird is family oriented and so both parents take care of looking after their young. The females may lay 3 or 4 eggs in their nest either in a tree or a reed bed, which are subsequently incubated in turn by the parents. The number of this species are now shrinking due to the changing habitat.
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The '''Rai'fegos''' or Forest King (Pronounced rI F-aye-gos)s the national bird of Alfegos, Treasurer of the committee. It is found only in the great fegos of Alfegos, and lives in the forest upper canopy.
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It has a massive wingspan of 210 cm on average, and is usulaly seen watching over the forest canopy for prey: usually rodents and small birds. It is a mainly solitary bird, but will form a lifelong bond with its mate. They usually lay 3 - 5 eggs, which are brown speckled with green.
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It was once rare due to hunting, but is now thriving in the lush forests as sustainable management has been implemented.
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=Members=
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==Committee members==
  
 
*'''President:''' [[Pinguinum]]
 
*'''President:''' [[Pinguinum]]
*'''Treasurer:'''
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*'''Treasurer:''' [[Alfegos]]
*'''Secretary:'''
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*'''Secretary:''' [[Kirav]]
*'''Vice-President:'''
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*'''Vice-President:''' [[Damirez]]
  
 
Only committee members can put forward proposals for vote. In addition, these members also get one veto per each term they are voted in.
 
Only committee members can put forward proposals for vote. In addition, these members also get one veto per each term they are voted in.
 
Non-committee members are allowed to vote for the proposals and make suggestions. They also required to aid in improving the society under the instruction of the relevant committee member.
 
Non-committee members are allowed to vote for the proposals and make suggestions. They also required to aid in improving the society under the instruction of the relevant committee member.
  
===Ordinary members===
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==Ordinary members==
 
Members are allowed one vote for each proposal put forward by the committee.
 
Members are allowed one vote for each proposal put forward by the committee.
  
 
*[[Damirez]]
 
*[[Kirav]]
 
 
*[[Brutland and Norden]]
 
*[[Brutland and Norden]]
 
*[[Mephras]]
 
*[[Mephras]]
*[[Alfegos]]
 
 
*[[Hamanistan]]
 
*[[Hamanistan]]
 
*[[Ikoville]]
 
*[[Ikoville]]
 
*[[Legumbria]]
 
*[[Legumbria]]
 
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*[[AlliMac]]
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*[[Bredford]]
 
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==Elections==
 
Elections are '''OPEN'''.<br>
 
At the start, these members will be allowed to vote for two candidates <br>
 
(except of course themselves) for each position excluding initially the president.<br>
 
 
Eg.
 
*Treasurer: Nation A, Nation F
 
*Vice-President:  Nation F, Nation X
 
*Secretary: Nation X, Nation A
 
 
Please vote for the candidate that you feel best suits the job desciption below.
 
Note that I have rewritten some instructions to make it easier to understand how one can vote.
 
There are four to vote for. You can vote for max of 6 (2 each position).
 
 
===Members who have voted===
 
*[[Ikoville]]
 
*[[Brutland and Norden]]
 
*[[Hamanistan]]
 
*[[Alfegos]]
 
 
===Members yet to vote===
 
*[[Damirez]]
 
*[[Kirav]]
 
*[[Mephras]]
 
*[[Legumbria]]
 
 
===Members voted for===
 
*[[Damirez]] - 6 votes
 
*[[Kirav]] - 3 votes
 
*[[Brutland and Norden]] - 1 vote
 
*[[Mephras]] - 2 votes
 
*[[Alfegos]] - 5 votes
 
*[[Hamanistan]] - 3 votes
 
*[[Ikoville]] - 1 vote
 
 
Number of total votes: 21<br>
 
2 candidate votes were allowed for each position.<br>
 
Only 1 chose to forfeit the second three votes accounting for the odd number.<br>
 
 
Future electiions shall be held either in the NS forum or on the talk page here.
 
  
 
==Job descriptions==
 
==Job descriptions==
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'''Vice-President'''<br>
 
'''Vice-President'''<br>
 
*To alleviate some of the workload of the President (see description for President)
 
*To alleviate some of the workload of the President (see description for President)
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=Events=
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The first IBIS bird show took place on (nned to enter date).
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A number of photographers from various countries arrived to take pictures of all the remarkable birds. The alfegosian birds attracted a lot of the crowd.
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=External Links=
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*[http://uk.geocities.com/ibisociety/home.html IBIS Website]

Latest revision as of 18:33, 31 October 2007

The International Bird Identification Society's purpose is the promotion of interest and education towards birds. This includes their care, reproduction, exhibition and conservation both in captivity and preservation in the wild. IBIS was founded in 2007 by Mr Keith Wetfoot, a representative of HM King Dwight of Pinguinum who is a keen advocate of birds. We now have 9 member states.

Members of the IBIS receive a host of wonderful benefits. Classified advertising is free to members and is also published on our web-site. Each member also receives a complimentary IBIS Breeders Directory. Members who are breeders are listed at no charge. We also take an annual survey of both our pet owners and breeders with all information published on our site. IBIS members meet once a month at the International Aviculture conventions held in Pinguinum and other member states.

IBIS also has a free tag registration system that is available to all members. This allows people to get in contact with the breeders of their birds. We also sell IBIS leg tags to members. These tags allow these birds to be traced to the breeder so histories and pedigrees can be obtained.

IBIS logo

Birds

The Ibis or Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus), the symbol of the organsiation of the same name, lives in the temperate and tropical climate of Eurasia, Indonesia, Austalia, Africa, West Indies and the Caribbean. The Ibis can be found in marches and lakes and stands at a height of 55 to 65 cm. This species of bird is family oriented and so both parents take care of looking after their young. The females may lay 3 or 4 eggs in their nest either in a tree or a reed bed, which are subsequently incubated in turn by the parents. The number of this species are now shrinking due to the changing habitat.

The Rai'fegos or Forest King (Pronounced rI F-aye-gos)s the national bird of Alfegos, Treasurer of the committee. It is found only in the great fegos of Alfegos, and lives in the forest upper canopy. It has a massive wingspan of 210 cm on average, and is usulaly seen watching over the forest canopy for prey: usually rodents and small birds. It is a mainly solitary bird, but will form a lifelong bond with its mate. They usually lay 3 - 5 eggs, which are brown speckled with green. It was once rare due to hunting, but is now thriving in the lush forests as sustainable management has been implemented.

Members

Committee members

Only committee members can put forward proposals for vote. In addition, these members also get one veto per each term they are voted in. Non-committee members are allowed to vote for the proposals and make suggestions. They also required to aid in improving the society under the instruction of the relevant committee member.

Ordinary members

Members are allowed one vote for each proposal put forward by the committee.


Job descriptions

President

  • Responsible for the day-to-day running of the society
  • Implements the society's image
  • Organises and chairs society's meetings
  • Facilitates the work of other committee posts - ensuring the society's objectives are achieved

Treasurer

  • Responsible for financial issues, including floats and budgets etc.
  • Budgeting of events
  • Keeps an accurate record of all society's records
  • Signs all relevant forms to hold the position of Treasurer

Secretary

  • Responsible for all society's correspondence
  • Makes and keeps a record of all society meetings
  • Keeps accurate records of all the socety's affairs, essential for both current and future committees.

Vice-President

  • To alleviate some of the workload of the President (see description for President)

Events

The first IBIS bird show took place on (nned to enter date).

A number of photographers from various countries arrived to take pictures of all the remarkable birds. The alfegosian birds attracted a lot of the crowd.

External Links