SBBS Mission Statement
The mission of South Bay Bird Society is to study all avian species (native and foreign) and their habitats; to disseminate among the general public and supporting members, information on all aspects of avian care and breeding, and the preservation of endangered species and their habitats though written publications, educational lectures, seminars, activities, and to support and promote the propagation and preservation of species that are threatened by extinction.
South Bay Bird Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit public benefit corporation founded in 1974. Our main focus is educating the general public, members, prospective new owners, and potential breeders on the health, well-being, longevity and stability of birds of the world, our treasured companions.
Officers
| President | Janet Ragonesi Voice (310) 376-5954 ragonesi@att.net |
| Vice President | Karen Allen birdsnmor@aol.com |
| Vice President, Secretary, CFO | DianeSivas dsivas1009@yahoo.com |
Directors
| Communications | Gala Burkholder Text: (310) 345-0278 gidgetscal@aol.com |
| Membership | Patte Fisher (310) 316-9843 or Cell: (310) 418-9096 pattefisher@verizon.net |
| Meeting Technical Suppor | David Benjamin davidsbbsnews@dbenjamin.com |
| Community Outreach | Open |
| Education | Karen Allen |
| Newsletters & Flyers | Gala Burkholder |
| Press/Media | Gala Burkholder |
| Programs | Open |
| Raffle & Sponsors | Janet Ragonesi, Patte Fisher |
| Board Minutes | Diane Sivas |
| Meeting Summaries | Open |
Non-Voting Support Positions
| Adoptions & Foster Care | Janet Ragonesi ragonesi@att.net (310) 376-5954 Marie Calleja finefeatheredfriendsfoundation FineFeatheredFriendsFoundation@gmail.com (310) 334-9062 Tuesday through Sunday |
| Proof Readers | Sylvia Skidmore, Patte Fisher |
| Photography | Gala Burkholder, Marie Calleja |
| Website | Harold Buchman |
| Meetup.com & Zoom Coordinator | David Benjamin davidsbbsnews@dbenjamin.com |
| Refreshments Coordinator | Open (Patte Fisher) |
| Youth Ambassador | Open |
Lifetime Members
Anita & Cary Pao
Karen Allen
Perry Ellwood
Jack Ford
Donna Crossley
Janet Ragonesi
Dr. Walter Rosskopf
Don Hand
Bree & Deven Brozey
Jimi K. Andersen
Memorial Lifetime Members
Lorrie Mitchell
Diane Bock
Ron Ellwood
In Memoriam Members
Laura Lynn Porter
Diane Racey
Luana Feigelstock