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Re: [Media-advisors] Rio (macaw movie) teaser
by Marthak816＠gmail.com 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

If we are there purely to dispense information about caring for exotic birds to a ready-made audience, as opposed to protesting the film or the practice of capturing wild birds, I don't think we should be shut out. (Reminds me of guys who go to bars on Ladies Nights to swoop in on the pre-treated prey) -----Original Message----- Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 7:14:11 am To: "Mickaboo media advisor team" <media-advisors(a)mickaboo.org> From: "Jonathan Harris" <jonathanharris(a)earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] Rio (macaw movie) teaser The possibility of doing something like this likely would depend both on our message and where the theater was situated. Anything that smacks of an informational picket (which a critique of the movie might imply) won't be well received or tolerated. Moreover, if the theater is in a shopping center (mall), that is legally private property, not a public street, and they can deny access to anyone; there is no freedom of speech guaranteed there. Jonathan -----Original Message----- From: Karen Watkins Sent: Jan 12, 2011 6:51 AM To: 'Mickaboo media advisor team' Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] Rio (macaw movie) teaser It is possible to set up tables at individual theaters by contacting theater managers. I know one corporation asked their sales people to sell product at movie theaters when a movie with links to their product came out. It would have to be educational in order to be a positive addition to the movie-goers experience. It takes some time to set up but it looks like we have prep time. We need

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Re: [Media-advisors] Heads-up for 1-26 "Pet Tales"
by Jonathan Harris 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

Yes, the very same. -{:> The "not tame" bit was the obvious lead-in to the story and in many ways remains its heart, although the "moral" is that African saying about how it takes a whole village to raise a child (or in this case, a whole flock to rescue a bird). By the way, I deliberately avoided mentioning that Chulo was adopted from SFACC, since the staff tried to discourage Patricia from taking him. I don't want any of their employees or volunteers getting in trouble for that or, worse, to provoke an argument where they'd have to deny that someone there would say such a thing. -----Original Message----- >From: "Marthak816(a)gmail.com" <marthak816(a)gmail.com> >Sent: Jan 12, 2011 10:52 PM >To: jonathanharris(a)earthlink.net, media-advisors(a)mickaboo.org >Subject: RE: [Media-advisors] Heads-up for 1-26 "Pet Tales" > > >Ah, Chulo! The "not tame" bird :) > > >-----Original Message----- >Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 10:19:26 pm >To: "Mickaboo media advisor team" <media-advisors(a)mickaboo.org> >From: "Jonathan Harris" <jonathanharris(a)earthlink.net> >Subject: [Media-advisors] Heads-up for 1-26 "Pet Tales" > >Hi folks, > > > > >This is advance notice that the January 26 "Pet Tales" (Eileen Mitchell's column in the Wednesday SF Chronicle and SFGate) will be on the rescue and rehabilitation of Chulo, our first cockatiel. Chulo was adopted directly from SFACC in 2005, before we'd heard of Mickaboo. However, we adopted Bucky (aka Buchanon) from Mickaboo as a friend for him the following year. And since that's an important part of Chulo's story, Mickaboo will be mentioned, and of course there will be a link to our Web site. Eileen also promises to include a callout box for information about our organization. > >Like other SFGate columns, Pet Tales encourages reader feedback. Comments can be up to 2,500 characters (which is fairly decent) and can be on anything even tangentially related to the story. So if there are points we want to make about Mickaboo, the crisis of unwanted cockatiels, bird care, rescue and rehabilitation, our need for support (especially for adopters and foster parents), or any other facts or ideas we want to get out to the public, this will offer a good opportunity to address a self-selected and potentially receptive audience. > >Also, as Elizabeth, Pam, and others have pointed out, Eileen is a fan of ours and is very interested in getting more stories about birds. She herself wrote a column last July on her late cockatiel, Danny-Boy, whom she loved dearly and misses. She ran another on Elizabeth and MickaCoo awhile back, and there may have been one or two more, but the overwhelming majority of columns are on dogs or cats (no surprise). So if anyone has an interesting tale to share, I'm sure she would be delighted to get it. Her target length for stories is about 575 words. I found her friendly, supportive, and very easy to work with. > >Jonathan >

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Heads-up for 1-26 "Pet Tales"
by Jonathan Harris 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

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Re: [Media-advisors] Heads-up for 1-26 "Pet Tales"
by Marthak816＠gmail.com 12 Jan '11

12 Jan '11

Ah, Chulo! The "not tame" bird :) -----Original Message----- Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 10:19:26 pm To: "Mickaboo media advisor team" <media-advisors(a)mickaboo.org> From: "Jonathan Harris" <jonathanharris(a)earthlink.net> Subject: [Media-advisors] Heads-up for 1-26 "Pet Tales" Hi folks, This is advance notice that the January 26 "Pet Tales" (Eileen Mitchell's column in the Wednesday SF Chronicle and SFGate) will be on the rescue and rehabilitation of Chulo, our first cockatiel. Chulo was adopted directly from SFACC in 2005, before we'd heard of Mickaboo. However, we adopted Bucky (aka Buchanon) from Mickaboo as a friend for him the following year. And since that's an important part of Chulo's story, Mickaboo will be mentioned, and of course there will be a link to our Web site. Eileen also promises to include a callout box for information about our organization. Like other SFGate columns, Pet Tales encourages reader feedback. Comments can be up to 2,500 characters (which is fairly decent) and can be on anything even tangentially related to the story. So if there are points we want to make about Mickaboo, the crisis of unwanted cockatiels, bird care, rescue and rehabilitation, our need for support (especially for adopters and foster parents), or any other facts or ideas we want to get out to the public, this will offer a good opportunity to address a self-selected and potentially receptive audience. Also, as Elizabeth, Pam, and others have pointed out, Eileen is a fan of ours and is very interested in getting more stories about birds. She herself wrote a column last July on her late cockatiel, Danny-Boy, whom she loved dearly and misses. She ran another on Elizabeth and MickaCoo awhile back, and there may have been one or two more, but the overwhelming majority of columns are on dogs or cats (no surprise). So if anyone has an interesting tale to share, I'm sure she would be delighted to get it. Her target length for stories is about 575 words. I found her friendly, supportive, and very easy to work with. Jonathan

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Re: [Media-advisors] Rio (macaw movie) teaser
by Jonathan Harris 12 Jan '11

12 Jan '11

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Fwd: Movie about a parrot (with the wrong feet)
by Elizabeth Young 12 Jan '11

12 Jan '11

I don't have the bandwidth to pursue this but I definitely think Mickaboo should reach out to the makers of this film (see below) and ask them to partner with Mickaboo (and possibly other rescues/habitat conservancies) to speak on behalf of the many already-captive parrots languishing and in need of care and adopters as well as those losing their homes and babies and habitats at a heartbreaking rate. I'd bet money that they are already partnering with somebody and perhaps we can join in. And I think a viewing/benefit at The Blue Macaw would be brilliant. My 33 cents. e ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jennifer Berman <jennifer.berman(a)mac.com> Date: Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 1:58 PM Subject: Re: Movie about a parrot (with the wrong feet) To: Elizabeth Young <adoptkings(a)gmail.com> Cc: Carol Henault <carol.henault(a)rifsocal.org> Hi Elizabeth-- >From a layperson's perspective, I get your concerns completely. Although I will say it's nice to show how sophisticated a bird like this can be as a pet/companion. You'll never get anyone to change the line about missing the cage and bell, but maybe they would want to provide a link or information to a rescue as they promote the movie. I unfortunately don't know anyone involved. It's a Fox Animation movie, so the best thing I guess would be to contact someone there. I looked up the production executive who is: *PETER GAL Vice President (Production)* 20th Century Fox Animation<http://studiosystem.com/?action=company&id=4513326> 10201 West Pico Boulevard Building 52 Los Angeles , CALIFORNIA 90035 United States phone #1 : (310) 369-1000 But, you'd probably want to also contact someone in PR or Publicity at 20th Century Fox (the animation department doesn't have its own PR staff). Again, I don't know any of these people but here is contact info: CAROL SEWELL *Executive Vice President (Publicity & Field Marketing)* 20th Century Fox <http://studiosystem.com/?action=company&id=4517475> 10201 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles , CALIFORNIA 90035 United States phone #1 : (310) 369-1000 MICHAEL BROIDY *Director (Publicity)* 20th Century Fox <http://studiosystem.com/?action=company&id=4517475> 10201 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles , CALIFORNIA 90035 United States phone #1 : (310) 369-1000 All of the Fox emails are: firstname.lastname(a)fox.com. Hope this helps! Happy New Year and love to you. Jen On Dec 27, 2010, at 2:05 PM, Elizabeth Young wrote: Hello, Carol and Jennifer- You two have all kinds of Hollywood pull- do you have any contacts/connections with this film- http://www.rio-themovie.com/ Somehow it got all the way through production with the parrots' feet wrong (two toes forward, one back). Aside from that, just watching the clip is heartbreaking (though well intended) as the main character, Rio (a macaw who doesn't know how to fly) says, "I wish I was back in my cage, with my mirror and my little bell!" I think they REALLY need to hook up with and benefit some parrot rescues (both captive bird rescues like the one I'm a part of- www.Mickaboo.org- and habitat preservation)! All best and love and hugs to you, e -- Elizabeth Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0 -- Elizabeth Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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Re: [Media-advisors] Rio (macaw movie) teaser
by Jonathan Harris 10 Jan '11

10 Jan '11

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Re: [Media-advisors] press release
by Elizabeth Y 02 Jan '11

02 Jan '11

Is it OK to state that Mickaboo is currently $28K in the red (when seeking Pepsi grant clicks, etc.) or is that Need to Know Only info? -----Original Message----- From: Vincent J. Hrovat (P) <1217(a)vhrovat.org> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 3:44 PM To: 'Mickaboo media advisor team' <media-advisors(a)mickaboo.org> Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] press release OK, thanks Patricia. Hopefully Pam will be able to get that for you without building a space shuttle. Also, if there are any other non-financial metrics which you need and which Pam can't supply, let me know and I will see if I can create a query to get such information. Regarding "turned away" birds, that would almost certainly have to be a pretty rough estimate. I don't believe that we have installed policies and technical infrastructure to log requested (but not fulfilled) intakes in our database. Even if we have, I know that these were not in place as of mid-year, so you wouldn't have access to the whole year's estimate This is kind of a new idea so I am sure that we will have to work through a few rough spots. Thanks in advance to all who are contributing for your patience and cooperation. --VH (Vincent or Vinny but never Vince or Vinnie) -----Original Message----- From: media-advisors-bounces(a)mickaboo.org [mailto:media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Blau Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 3:30 PM To: Mickaboo media advisor team Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] press release yes, eventually it would have occurred to me to ask for these! thanks Vinnie. p On Jan 2, 2011, at 3:11 PM, Vincent J. Hrovat ((P)) wrote: > Patricia, will it help to have 2009n financial numbers to compare/ > contrast > with 2010? For example, I am sure that our average vet bills / > month are up > this year. If so, then, Pam, can you conjure up last year's numbers > fairly > quickly without building a space shuttle (as we say at work)? > > Thanks. > > --VH > > > -----Original Message----- > From: media-advisors-bounces(a)mickaboo.org > [mailto:media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of Lee, > Pamela A > Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 2:55 PM > To: Mickaboo media advisor team > Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] press release > > I don't know how to figure out the first question. > > Surrenders are available on the wiki - 362 is the full-year count. > > Bird types for which we can no longer (hah!) accept more are > cockatiels > and conures, per the www.mickaboo.com homepage. > > - Pam > > -----Original Message----- > From: media-advisors-bounces(a)mickaboo.org > [mailto:media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of Patricia > Blau > Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 2:05 PM > To: Mickaboo media advisor team > Subject: [Media-advisors] press release > > I'm not sure who could figure this out-- or how, for that matter-- > but is there any way we can know about how many birds we had to turn > away, this year? - I think the number we had surrendered to us was > 357, but I can't find the email that makes that claim. (I'm going to > keep looking) > > Also, the types for which we cannot accept any more at this > point-- ? which areas are closed? > > thanks- p > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > This message w/attachments (message) is intended solely for the use > of the > intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged, > confidential or proprietary. If you are not an intended recipient, > please > notify the sender, and then please delete and destroy all copies and > attachments, and be advised that any review or dissemination of, or > the > taking of any action in reliance on, the information contained in or > attached to this message is prohibited. > Unless specifically indicated, this message is not an offer to sell > or a > solicitation of any investment products or other financial product or > service, an official confirmation of any transaction, or an official > statement of Sender. 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Re: [Media-advisors] press release - 2009 vs 2010 foster bird rehab expenses
by Elizabeth Y 02 Jan '11

02 Jan '11

Well that explains a lot, doesn't it!?! Thanks, Pam! e -----Original Message----- From: Lee, Pamela A <pamela.a.lee(a)bankofamerica.com> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 3:44 PM To: Mickaboo media advisor team <media-advisors(a)mickaboo.org> Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] press release - 2009 vs 2010 foster bird rehab expenses Foster bird rehab expenses for calendar year 2009 = $158,204. Our 2010 expenses of $223,341 represent a 41% increase over 2009 levels. - Pam P.S. is there an archive of these emails, like for Discuss and Admins - for retrieval of info if one has not kept a critical email? -----Original Message----- From: media-advisors-bounces(a)mickaboo.org [mailto:media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Blau Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 3:30 PM To: Mickaboo media advisor team Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] press release yes, eventually it would have occurred to me to ask for these! thanks Vinnie. p On Jan 2, 2011, at 3:11 PM, Vincent J. Hrovat ((P)) wrote: > Patricia, will it help to have 2009n financial numbers to compare/ > contrast > with 2010? For example, I am sure that our average vet bills / > month are up > this year. If so, then, Pam, can you conjure up last year's numbers > fairly > quickly without building a space shuttle (as we say at work)? > > Thanks. > > --VH > > > -----Original Message----- > From: media-advisors-bounces(a)mickaboo.org > [mailto:media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of Lee, > Pamela A > Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 2:55 PM > To: Mickaboo media advisor team > Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] press release > > I don't know how to figure out the first question. > > Surrenders are available on the wiki - 362 is the full-year count. > > Bird types for which we can no longer (hah!) accept more are > cockatiels > and conures, per the www.mickaboo.com homepage. > > - Pam > > -----Original Message----- > From: media-advisors-bounces(a)mickaboo.org > [mailto:media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of Patricia > Blau > Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 2:05 PM > To: Mickaboo media advisor team > Subject: [Media-advisors] press release > > I'm not sure who could figure this out-- or how, for that matter-- > but is there any way we can know about how many birds we had to turn > away, this year? - I think the number we had surrendered to us was > 357, but I can't find the email that makes that claim. (I'm going to > keep looking) > > Also, the types for which we cannot accept any more at this > point-- ? which areas are closed? > > thanks- p > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > This message w/attachments (message) is intended solely for the use > of the > intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged, > confidential or proprietary. If you are not an intended recipient, > please > notify the sender, and then please delete and destroy all copies and > attachments, and be advised that any review or dissemination of, or > the > taking of any action in reliance on, the information contained in or > attached to this message is prohibited. > Unless specifically indicated, this message is not an offer to sell > or a > solicitation of any investment products or other financial product or > service, an official confirmation of any transaction, or an official > statement of Sender. 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Re: [Media-advisors] can we use this INSANITY for a press release/story?
by Marthak816＠gmail.com 01 Jan '11

01 Jan '11

Having an annual report is a good idea in any case. Allows donors to see where theiir money went. -----Original Message----- Date: Sunday, December 05, 2010 10:58:30 pm To: "Mickaboo media advisor team" <media-advisors(a)mickaboo.org> From: "Vincent J. Hrovat (P)" <1217(a)vhrovat.org> Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] can we use this INSANITY for a press release/story? Hi again, We never seem to get this press release thing off of the ground; however, I have an idea that I would like you to consider. How about an end-of-year press release with some numbers for 2010? How many birds did we take in, how many got adopted, how much did we spend on vet bills, how much did we take in donations, how many veterinary hospital visits did we pay for, et al. We need to be judicious about what statistical information we give out, obviously, but we want it to have as much oomph as possible. If we want to release this promptly on 01 Jan 2011, the numbers might be preliminary estimates (most corporations take a few weeks to close out their books before releasing quarterly or annual numbers) but a New Year's Day release might also have the most impact. I think that such a press release should be summarized and linked to front and center on our web page to be sure that people who follow us will see it. I have been following this . . . stuff about James Spaid and one of th

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