Abstract
The American Cockatiel Society (ACS) was formed in 1977. The first 100 members represented 15 states. The desire was for the society to be a true national organization. It was then and remains so with current members from all over the United States. ACS, more recently, has gone international with members from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany and Puerto Rico.
The goals of the ACS are the same now as they were in 1977:
To encourage an interest in and understanding of the cockatiel as a pet, breeder, or exhibition bird.
To encourage improvement of the cockatiel through closed banding, selective breeding and record keeping.
To increase interest in mutations through study pertaining to the genetics of the cockatiel.
To exchange ideas, and inform all members throughout the world, through the medium of the American Cockatiel Society magazine.
To support research pertaining to the nutrition and diseases of cockatiels.
To establish a panel of qualified judges so that judging will be of uniform quality governed by the standard.
To have and support an American Cockatiel Society Specialty Show each year.
Benefits of Membership
New Member Booklet - discusses purchasing a new cockatiel, diet, housing, wing clipping, nail trimming, taming, hand feeding and exhibiting.
Magazine - The American Cockatiel Society publishes a bi-monthly magazine featuring articles on pet care, breeding, management, genetics and many other subjects of educational value and interest to the pet owner, breeder and exhibitor.
Advisors - when you become a member of the American Cockatiel Society, you have access to a team of experienced and dedicated advisors. Advice is free of charge and you are encouraged to write to advisors covering such facets of the cockatiel as breeding, management, genetics and pet care. Selected responses are published in the magazine for the benefit of other members of the society.
Bands - closed, traceable metal bands coded with ACS and the member's own personal code are available for a small charge. Pedigree cards and breeding records are also available from ACS.
Shows and awards - closed banded cockatiels may earn ACS points to become champions and grand champions. A yearly specialty show is held in addition to shows judged by accredited ACS judges. Location of shows and list of winners are published in the magazine.
In addition to the benefits to members, ACS also furnishes plaques and rosettes to affiliated clubs as awards at their shows. The magazine also publishes the name and location of all affiliated clubs, their show dates, location of show and ACS judge.
We have state representatives around the country available to help members or clubs with any problems. These special people and the board of directors' names and addresses are printed in the magazine.
For further information, you may contact American Cockatiel Society, P.O. Box 111, Marlin, TX 76661. •