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IGUANA  •  VOLUME 14, NUMBER 4  •  DECEMBER 2007 273IRCF ON THE MOVE

IRCF participation in Reptile Shows
and Conservation events brings it’s

message of conservation directly to rep-
tile enthusiasts. “These events are great
because we are able to meet people who
share a common interest with the IRCF
— a love for Reptiles,” says John Binns,
Founder and CEO of the IRCF. “This is
also a great place to find new members
who are willing to join the fight to help
save endangered reptiles.”

Unfortunately, due to logistical con-
straints, the IRCF has been able to attend
events only on the West Coast. If you are
interested in helping represent the IRCF
at a show close to your home, please con-
tact Sandy at sb@ircf.org.

7–9 September, NARBC, 
Anaheim, California

The IRCF expresses its gratitude to Bob
Ashley and Brian Potter, NARBC pro-

moters, who provided the exhibit space.
The IRCF also is grateful to IRCF mem-
ber Nigel Marvin, who donated the pro-
ceeds from his autographing session to
our conservation efforts. This is the first
show at which the IRCF employed wire-
less technology for membership signup
and payment processing. Manning the

booth were Sandy Binns, Desiree Wong,
Michael Kern, Joel Friesch, John Binns,
and Izzy (Cuban Rock Iguana).

Also, NARBC-sponsored auctions
in Anaheim, California, Chicago,
Illinois, and Chantilly, Virginia donated
a portion of the proceeds to the IRCF.
Thank you Bob Ashley and Brian Potter
for your generosity and assistance in
helping our conservation efforts. 

I R C F  O N  T H E  M O V E

“Slim,” one of the IRCF’s awareness ambassadors, was recently filmed and photographed at
Tippett Studio in Berkeley, California, as a reference model for “Chico,” a computer-generated
iguana character in Disney’s new movie “South of the Border,” which is scheduled for the sec-
ond half of 2008.

“Baby,” another IRCF awareness ambassador,
now appears on the label of Zoomed’s
recently released Adult Iguana Food product.

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Booth at the NARBC.

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Desiree Wong speaks with a young attendee
about the importance of protecting species in
the wild.

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IRCF-branded stress figures (complements of
Desiree) were offered with a small donation.

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Avery Friesch (Joel’s daughter) demonstrates
her skill at riding IRCF’s Blue Dragon.
Fifteen Blue Dragon sculptures are distrib-
uted across Grand Cayman, making up the
Blue Dragon Trail. This is the only Blue
Dragon in the United States.

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274 IGUANA  •  VOLUME 14, NUMBER 4  •  DECEMBER 2007 IRCF ON THE MOVE

28–30 Septembe, Upscale Reptiles,
Sacramento, California

6 October, WCN
San Francisco, California

The IRCF participated in the 6th Annual Wildlife Conservation (WCN) Expo, which
brought together over 600 guests and 48 wildlife conservation organizations. The
Keynote speaker this year was Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE. This event is a unique oppor-
tunity for the public to learn about conservation projects from around the globe, meet
world-class conservationists in person, and learn about their work, their challenges, and
hopes for the future.

The IRCF expresses its gratitude to the Wildlife Conservation Network for the
space and electricity they provided.

2–4 November, Upscale Reptiles
San Jose, California

This year’s San Jose show drew a moderate but consistent flow of attendees to our
exhibit. The show broke our old record for signing new members and renewals.
Manning the IRCF booth were Sandy Binns, Desiree Wong, Michael Kern, and Joel
Friesch.

From the left, Michael Kern, Desiree Wong,
Sandy and John Binns, and Izzy in the fore-
front.

Central area of the WCN show.

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The large IRCF exhibit just prior to the show’s opening.

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From left to right: IRCF member Stephanie
Marshall, Sue Solomon, IRCF member and
longtime supporter, John Binns, and Desiree
Wong. The IRCF thanks Sue Solomon for
her very generous donation.

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Basketball Star Mikki Morore and John
Binns discuss conservation issues while being
videotaped for later airing at various basket-
ball games.

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IRCF Ambassador Izzy, a Cuban Rock
Iguana, is kept warm prior to the opening of
the show.

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As with every show, Izzy is the star attraction.

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