INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1279, 2, '2010-04-21 07:55:57', '2010-04-21 12:55:57', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\r\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\r\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\r\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\r\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\r\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\r\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\r\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\r\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\r\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\r\n\r\n<hr /><a name="q1"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).   This is similar to the March Of Dimes Walk-a-thon only we bowl and  collect donations rather than walk.  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising over $300,000 annually. BFR funds  support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\r\n\r\n<a name="q2"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of  rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species-  The White, Black, Indian, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the  Indian population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran numbers 200 and the  Javan has only 47 animals.\r\n\r\nThe Black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our Bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go  extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large,  key species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of  habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\r\n\r\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive machine guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and symbolic  dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can  not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover  vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuary, and  salaries for anti-poaching security guards.\r\n\r\nThe black rhino is AAZK\'s National symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we  can save these valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe  havens for future generations to enjoy.\r\n\r\n<a name="q3"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of Rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the Black and White Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia. The first $160,000 raised each year goes to the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy with the remainder split between Ujung Kulon  National Park and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park.\r\n\r\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\r\n\r\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\r\n\r\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\r\n\r\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. The remainder of funds  are sent via the International Rhino Fund to support Ujung Kulon, Way  Kambas and BBSNP. With this support, we are now helping to conserve  rhinos and their ecosystems worldwide!\r\n\r\nSee <a href="http://aazkbfr.org/docs/bfrn_comparison.php#funds_raised_distribution">Bowling  For Rhinos Funds Raised Distribution </a> for more details.\r\n\r\n<a name="q4"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\r\n\r\n<a name="q5"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser. <a href="http://aazkbfr.org/bfrsites/">Click  here</a> to locate the chapter nearest you.\r\n\r\n<a name="q6"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the Bowl-A-Thon and have fun. However,  to win the safari trip,  one must be an AAZK member in good standing.  If you think you might win, you can join <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/">AAZK</a>.\r\n\r\n<a name="q7"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some Bowl together) in U.S. and Canada. See our <a href="http://aazkbfr.org/bfrsites/">list of sites</a> to find an event  close to you.\r\n\r\n<a name="q8"> </a>\r\n\r\n<a name="q10"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, sumatran tigers, malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbon and the coral reefs, just to name a few.\r\n\r\n<a name="q11"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino". We now have an  official corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino</a>. Blue Rhino had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the Rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\r\n\r\n<a name="q12"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-21 07:55:57', '2010-04-21 12:55:57', '', 1269, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1269-revision-10/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1283, 2, '2010-04-21 08:19:03', '2010-04-21 13:19:03', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\n\n<hr /><strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\n\n<a name="q2"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of  rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species-  The White, Black, Indian, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the  Indian population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has only 47 animals.\n\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\n\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive machine guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuary, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\n\nThe black rhino is AAZK\'s National symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\n\n<a name="q3"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\n\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\n\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\n\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\n\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\n\n<a name="q4"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\n\n<a name="q5"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">Click  here</a> to locate the chapter nearest you to see if they are hosting an event.\n\n<a name="q6"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the Bowl-A-Thon and have fun.\n\n<a name="q7"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some Bowl together) in U.S. and Canada. See our <a href="http://aazkbfr.org/bfrsites/">list of sites</a> to find an event  close to you.\n\n<a name="q8"> </a>\n\n<a name="q10"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\n\n<a name="q11"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\n\n<a name="q12"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-21 08:19:03', '2010-04-21 13:19:03', '', 1269, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1269-revision-14/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1281, 2, '2010-04-21 08:17:20', '2010-04-21 13:17:20', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\r\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\r\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\r\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\r\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\r\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\r\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\r\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\r\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\r\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\r\n\r\n<hr /><a name="q1"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\r\n\r\n<a name="q2"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of  rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species-  The White, Black, Indian, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the  Indian population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has only 47 animals.\r\n\r\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\r\n\r\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive machine guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuary, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\r\n\r\nThe black rhino is AAZK\'s National symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\r\n\r\n<a name="q3"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\r\n\r\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\r\n\r\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\r\n\r\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\r\n\r\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\r\n\r\n<a name="q4"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\r\n\r\n<a name="q5"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">Click  here</a> to locate the chapter nearest you to see if they are hosting an event.\r\n\r\n<a name="q6"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the Bowl-A-Thon and have fun.\r\n\r\n<a name="q7"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some Bowl together) in U.S. and Canada. See our <a href="http://aazkbfr.org/bfrsites/">list of sites</a> to find an event  close to you.\r\n\r\n<a name="q8"> </a>\r\n\r\n<a name="q10"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\r\n\r\n<a name="q11"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\r\n\r\n<a name="q12"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-21 08:17:20', '2010-04-21 13:17:20', '', 1269, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1269-revision-12/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1282, 2, '2010-04-21 08:17:36', '2010-04-21 13:17:36', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\r\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\r\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\r\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\r\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\r\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\r\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\r\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\r\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\r\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\r\n\r\n<hr /><a name="q1"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\r\n\r\n<a name="q2"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of  rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species-  The White, Black, Indian, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the  Indian population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has only 47 animals.\r\n\r\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\r\n\r\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive machine guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuary, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\r\n\r\nThe black rhino is AAZK\'s National symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\r\n\r\n<a name="q3"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\r\n\r\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\r\n\r\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\r\n\r\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\r\n\r\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\r\n\r\n<a name="q4"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\r\n\r\n<a name="q5"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">Click  here</a> to locate the chapter nearest you to see if they are hosting an event.\r\n\r\n<a name="q6"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the Bowl-A-Thon and have fun.\r\n\r\n<a name="q7"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some Bowl together) in U.S. and Canada. See our <a href="http://aazkbfr.org/bfrsites/">list of sites</a> to find an event  close to you.\r\n\r\n<a name="q8"> </a>\r\n\r\n<a name="q10"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\r\n\r\n<a name="q11"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\r\n\r\n<a name="q12"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-21 08:17:36', '2010-04-21 13:17:36', '', 1269, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1269-revision-13/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1284, 2, '2010-04-21 08:22:24', '2010-04-21 13:22:24', 'The links below highlight our Institutional Members. The links point to web sites of other organizations concerned with zoos or animals; they are independent of AAZK Inc.\n\nAAZK Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, value, integrity, completeness or authenticity of the information or opinions contained in the web sites below, and any link to another web site shall not in any manner be construed as an endorsement by AAZK Inc. of the web site or the products or services described therein.\n\nThese links might lead to web sites containing links that display offensive and objectionable content or which may contain dangerous computer viruses. You assume, and AAZK Inc. hereby disclaims, all responsibility for any of the content on other sites or for any damage sustained by users of these sites.', 'Institutional Members', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '275-autosave', '', '', '2010-04-21 08:22:24', '2010-04-21 13:22:24', '', 275, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/275-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1285, 2, '2009-05-30 12:11:30', '2009-05-30 17:11:30', '<p>The links below highlight our Institutional Members. There are also miscellaneous links to websites of interest to those in the zoo community. The links point to web sites of other organizations concerned with zoos or animals; they are independent of AAZK Inc.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>AAZK Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, value, integrity, completeness or authenticity of the information or opinions contained in the web sites below, and any link to another web site shall not in any manner be construed as an endorsement by AAZK Inc. of the web site or the products or services described therein.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>These links might lead to web sites containing links that display offensive and objectionable content or which may contain dangerous computer viruses. You assume, and AAZK Inc. hereby disclaims, all responsibility for any of the content on other sites or for any damage sustained by users of these sites.</p>', 'Institutional Members', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '275-revision-3', '', '', '2009-05-30 12:11:30', '2009-05-30 17:11:30', '', 275, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/275-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (5571, 0, '2014-02-12 14:24:45', '2014-02-12 19:24:45', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>The Dancing Horses Theatre</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nMust have some experience handling horses. Basic knowledge of all phases of horsemanship, riding, tacking, grooming, lunging and long lining. If you have a desire to work and learn alongside professional horse trainers, and gain experience in dressage, free style and theatrical entertainment styles, this is the position for you! This will give you an opportunity to perform in a live equestrian horse production. A 6-month commitment is preferred, starting in April 2014 or sooner.\r\n\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\n<em>Not specified.</em>\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\n$50.00 a week stipend with housing, and free laundry facility is provided\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nPlease contact us directly by email. info@animalgardens.com\r\nprovide your resume and I will email you all the details.\r\n\r\n', 'Equine Internships', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5569-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-02-12 14:24:45', '2014-02-12 19:24:45', '', 5569, 'https://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/5569-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1291, 1, '2009-06-01 19:05:53', '2009-06-02 00:05:53', '<p>The links presented in this section highlight our Commercial Members, our Conservation Partners and also our Institutional Members. There are also miscellaneous links to websites of interest to those in the zoo community. The links point to web sites of other organizations concerned with zoos or animals; they are independent of AAZK Inc.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>AAZK Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, value, integrity, completeness or authenticity of the information or opinions contained in the web sites below, and any link to another web site shall not in any manner be construed as an endorsement by AAZK Inc. of the web site or the products or services described therein.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>These links might lead to web sites containing links that display offensive and objectionable content or which may contain dangerous computer viruses. You assume, and AAZK Inc. hereby disclaims, all responsibility for any of the content on other sites or for any damage sustained by users of these sites.</p>', 'Links', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '20-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-06-01 19:05:53', '2009-06-02 00:05:53', '', 20, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/20-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1292, 2, '2013-06-24 15:41:51', '2013-06-24 20:41:51', 'The links presented in this section highlight our AAZK local chapters, Commercial Members, our Conservation Partners and also our Institutional Members. There are also miscellaneous links to websites of interest to those in the zoo community. The links point to web sites of other organizations concerned with zoos or animals; they are independent of AAZK Inc. AAZK Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, value, integrity, completeness or authenticity of the information or opinions contained in the web sites below, and any link to another web site shall not in any manner be construed as an endorsement by AAZK Inc. of the web site or the products or services described therein. These links might lead to web sites containing links that display offensive and objectionable content or which may contain dangerous computer viruses. You assume, and AAZK Inc. hereby disclaims, all responsibility for any of the content on other sites or for any damage sustained by users of these sites.', 'Links', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '20-autosave-v1', '', '', '2013-06-24 15:41:51', '2013-06-24 20:41:51', '', 20, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/20-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1294, 2, '2010-01-07 09:56:48', '2010-01-07 14:56:48', 'The following links are relevant to the Bowling for Rhinos program.\r\n\r\nAAZK Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, value, integrity, completeness or authenticity of the information or opinions contained in the web sites below, and any link to another web site shall not in any manner be construed as an endorsement by AAZK Inc. of the web site or the products or services described therein.\r\n\r\nThese links might lead to web sites containing links that display offensive and objectionable content or which may contain dangerous computer viruses. You assume, and AAZK Inc. hereby disclaims, all responsibility for any of the content on other sites or for any damage sustained by users of these sites.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/BRWEB/Company-Info/Save-the-Rhinos.aspx"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></a> <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/BRWEB/Company-Info/Save-the-Rhinos.aspx">Blue Rhino</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-984" title="lewa" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa.gif" alt="lewa" width="85" height="85" /><a href="http://www.lewa.org"> Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-986" title="irflogosm" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/irflogosm.jpg" alt="irflogosm" width="150" height="98" /> <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">International Rhino Foundation</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-987" title="acklogosm" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogosm.jpg" alt="acklogosm" width="144" height="150" /> <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>', 'BFR Links', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '885-revision-3', '', '', '2010-01-07 09:56:48', '2010-01-07 14:56:48', '', 885, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/885-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1295, 2, '2010-04-22 13:59:53', '2010-04-22 18:59:53', 'The following links are relevant to the Bowling for Rhinos program.\r\n\r\nAAZK Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, value, integrity, completeness or authenticity of the information or opinions contained in the web sites below, and any link to another web site shall not in any manner be construed as an endorsement by AAZK Inc. of the web site or the products or services described therein.\r\n\r\nThese links might lead to web sites containing links that display offensive and objectionable content or which may contain dangerous computer viruses. You assume, and AAZK Inc. hereby disclaims, all responsibility for any of the content on other sites or for any damage sustained by users of these sites.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/BRWEB/Company-Info/Save-the-Rhinos.aspx"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></a> <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/BRWEB/Company-Info/Save-the-Rhinos.aspx">Blue Rhino</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-984" title="lewa" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa.gif" alt="lewa" width="85" height="85" /><a href="http://www.lewa.org"> Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-986" title="irflogosm" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/irflogosm.jpg" alt="irflogosm" width="150" height="98" /> <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">International Rhino Foundation</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-987" title="acklogosm" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogosm.jpg" alt="acklogosm" width="144" height="150" /> <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>', 'BFR Links', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '885-revision-4', '', '', '2010-04-22 13:59:53', '2010-04-22 18:59:53', '', 885, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/885-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1296, 2, '2010-04-22 14:02:18', '2010-04-22 19:02:18', 'The following links are relevant to the Bowling for Rhinos program.\r\n\r\nAAZK Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, value, integrity, completeness or authenticity of the information or opinions contained in the web sites below, and any link to another web site shall not in any manner be construed as an endorsement by AAZK Inc. of the web site or the products or services described therein.\r\n\r\nThese links might lead to web sites containing links that display offensive and objectionable content or which may contain dangerous computer viruses. You assume, and AAZK Inc. hereby disclaims, all responsibility for any of the content on other sites or for any damage sustained by users of these sites.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/BRWEB/Company-Info/Save-the-Rhinos.aspx"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></a> <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/BRWEB/Company-Info/Save-the-Rhinos.aspx">Blue Rhino</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-984" title="lewa" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa.gif" alt="lewa" width="85" height="85" /><a href="http://www.lewa.org"> Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-986" title="irflogosm" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/irflogosm.jpg" alt="irflogosm" width="150" height="98" /> <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">International Rhino Foundation</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-987" title="acklogosm" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogosm.jpg" alt="acklogosm" width="144" height="150" /> <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>', 'BFR Links', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '885-revision-5', '', '', '2010-04-22 14:02:18', '2010-04-22 19:02:18', '', 885, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/885-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1297, 2, '2010-04-22 14:08:15', '2010-04-22 19:08:15', 'The following links are relevant to the Bowling for Rhinos program.\n\nAAZK Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, value, integrity, completeness or authenticity of the information or opinions contained in the web sites below, and any link to another web site shall not in any manner be construed as an endorsement by AAZK Inc. of the web site or the products or services described therein.\n\nThese links might lead to web sites containing links that display offensive and objectionable content or which may contain dangerous computer viruses. You assume, and AAZK Inc. hereby disclaims, all responsibility for any of the content on other sites or for any damage sustained by users of these sites.\n\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/BRWEB/Company-Info/Save-the-Rhinos.aspx"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></a> <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/BRWEB/Company-Info/Save-the-Rhinos.aspx">Blue Rhino</a>\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-984" title="lewa" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa.gif" alt="lewa" width="85" height="85" /> <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a>\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-986" title="irflogosm" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/irflogosm.jpg" alt="irflogosm" width="150" height="98" /> <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">International Rhino Foundation</a>\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-987" title="acklogosm" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogosm.jpg" alt="acklogosm" width="144" height="150" /> <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>', 'BFR Links', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '885-revision-6', '', '', '2010-04-22 14:08:15', '2010-04-22 19:08:15', '', 885, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/885-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1298, 2, '2010-04-21 08:19:12', '2010-04-21 13:19:12', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\r\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\r\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\r\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\r\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\r\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\r\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\r\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\r\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\r\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\r\n\r\n<hr /><strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\r\n\r\n<a name="q2"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of  rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species-  The White, Black, Indian, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the  Indian population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has only 47 animals.\r\n\r\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\r\n\r\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive machine guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuary, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\r\n\r\nThe black rhino is AAZK\'s National symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\r\n\r\n<a name="q3"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\r\n\r\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\r\n\r\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\r\n\r\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\r\n\r\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\r\n\r\n<a name="q4"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\r\n\r\n<a name="q5"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">Click  here</a> to locate the chapter nearest you to see if they are hosting an event.\r\n\r\n<a name="q6"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the Bowl-A-Thon and have fun.\r\n\r\n<a name="q7"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some Bowl together) in U.S. and Canada. See our <a href="http://aazkbfr.org/bfrsites/">list of sites</a> to find an event  close to you.\r\n\r\n<a name="q8"> </a>\r\n\r\n<a name="q10"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\r\n\r\n<a name="q11"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\r\n\r\n<a name="q12"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-21 08:19:12', '2010-04-21 13:19:12', '', 1269, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1269-revision-15/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (5568, 0, '2014-02-12 14:14:51', '2014-02-12 19:14:51', '<h5>Facility</h5>\r\n<p>Animal Gardens Petting Zoo</p>\r\n<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>\r\n[jobclosingdate]</p>\r\n<h6>Description</h6>\r\nThis is a unique hands-on experience caring for all types of domestic and exotic animals; from bottle feeding our babies to caring for adult species. Llamas, camels, horses, min donkeys, bobcats, lemurs, badgers, deer, fox. and many more. A small stipend of $50.00 a week is offered along with free dorm-style housing and free laundry facilities on the property. we need to fill these positions by April, May. Public contact and tours is a major portion of this internship. Candidates must be dedicated individuals with knowledge of all aspect of animal care, including cleaning and maintenance to a variety of birds. Interns will personally handle and present our animals in public demonstrations.\r\n<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>\r\n<em>Not specified.</em>\r\n<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>\r\n$50.00 per week and dorm-style housing is provided.\r\n<h6>Application instructions</h6>\r\nPlease contact us directly by email. Provide your resume and I will send you all the details.\r\ninfo@animalgardens.com\r\n', 'Exotic Animal Interns', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5566-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-02-12 14:14:51', '2014-02-12 19:14:51', '', 5566, 'https://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/5566-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1302, 2, '2009-12-31 10:56:23', '2009-12-31 15:56:23', 'AAZK members have been offered a tremendous opportunity to see how the money raised from Bowling for Rhinos, Sponsored by Blue Rhino is spent. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy has generously offered a <strong>limited</strong> number of trips at a reduced rate for AAZK members and their friends to visit the Conservancy. AAZK members receive a discount on lodging rates at the Lewa  Safari Camp. It\'s a great opportunity for professional research (which may be tax deductible, please consult your tax advisor for details) and to witness how BFR funds help to support Lewa. AAZK members generally receive preference in trip scheduling but the trip participants are not limited to AAZK members.\r\n\r\nTrip leaders are volunteers, not travel professionals (<strong>**</strong><em>please see liability statement below the calendar</em>). They  volunteer hundreds of hours arranging these trips. A trip leader honorarium may be collected from each trip participant to help defray the cost of the journey to Lewa. Trip leaders also receive lodging sponsorship from Lewa Safari Camp. Visit <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa.org</a> for more information about Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.\r\n\r\nThe cost of the trips vary depending upon departure city and other  variables such as international air fare, in-country (Kenya) lodging and transportation, trip extensions, special activities and tourist venues, and other variables arranged by each trip leader.\r\n\r\n<a href="/wp-content/uploads/lewajourney.pdf">Sample itinerary: in Adobe Acrobat format</a>\r\n\r\nThe calendar below lists the trip dates and contact information of known trip leaders. Click on the arrows to move through the months to see when trips are offered. Click on listed trips for contact information of the trip leaders. Please direct all inquiries to the individual trip leaders for additional information.\r\n\r\n<iframe src="http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?title=Lewa%20Wildlife%20Conservancy%20Safaris&amp;height=600&amp;wkst=1&amp;bgcolor=%2333ccff&amp;src=lwcsafari%40cox.net&amp;color=%23A32929&amp;ctz=America%2FPhoenix" style=" border:solid 1px #777 " width="700" height="600" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> \r\n\r\n\r\n<em>**These trips are not sponsored by AAZK, Inc. Information is provided as a courtesy. It is understood that certain hazards exist for citizens of the United States of America and other western countries while traveling outside the United States.  Hazards include, but are not limited to, Acts of God, fire, acts of governments or other authorities, terrorist activities, wars civil disturbances, riots, strikes, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, the risk of theft, loss and damage to personal property.  These hazards could result in bodily injury, sickness, death or dismemberment.  By participating in these trips it is understood and accepted that these risks are inherent and the participant will forever discharge and agree to hold harmless the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc. (AAZK Inc.) and the directors, officers, trip leader(s) and any other representative of AAZK, Inc. from any and all liability, claims or demands while participating in a safari to Kenya.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Furthermore, it is understood that all risk of personal injury, sickness, death, theft or damage of personal property and expense, which may result from the participation in any and all events, activities, or in recreation and work therein is accepted by the participant.**</em>', 'Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '292-revision-11', '', '', '2009-12-31 10:56:23', '2009-12-31 15:56:23', '', 292, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/292-revision-11/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1304, 2, '2010-04-22 14:16:34', '2010-04-22 19:16:34', 'AAZK members have been offered a tremendous opportunity to see how the money raised from Bowling for Rhinos, Sponsored by Blue Rhino is spent. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy has generously offered a <strong>limited</strong> number of trips at a reduced rate for AAZK members and their friends to visit the Conservancy. AAZK members receive a discount on lodging rates at the Lewa  Safari Camp. It\'s a great opportunity for professional research (which may be tax deductible, please consult your tax advisor for details) and to witness how BFR funds help to support Lewa. AAZK members generally receive preference in trip scheduling but the trip participants are not limited to AAZK members.\r\n\r\nTrip leaders are volunteers, not travel professionals (<strong>**</strong><em>please see liability statement below the calendar</em>). They  volunteer hundreds of hours arranging these trips. A trip leader honorarium may be collected from each trip participant to help defray the cost of the journey to Lewa. Trip leaders also receive lodging sponsorship from Lewa Safari Camp. Visit <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa.org</a> for more information about Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.\r\n\r\nThe cost of the trips vary depending upon departure city and other  variables such as international air fare, in-country (Kenya) lodging and transportation, trip extensions, special activities and tourist venues, and other variables arranged by each trip leader.\r\n\r\n<a href="/wp-content/uploads/lewajourney.pdf">Sample itinerary: in Adobe Acrobat format</a>\r\n\r\nThe calendar below lists the trip dates and contact information of known trip leaders. Click on the arrows to move through the months to see when trips are offered. Click on listed trips for contact information of the trip leaders. Please direct all inquiries to the individual trip leaders for additional information.\r\n\r\n<iframe src="http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?title=Lewa%20Wildlife%20Conservancy%20Safaris&amp;height=600&amp;wkst=1&amp;bgcolor=%2333ccff&amp;src=lwcsafari%40cox.net&amp;color=%23A32929&amp;ctz=America%2FPhoenix" style=" border:solid 1px #777 " width="700" height="600" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> \r\n\r\n<em>**These trips are not sponsored by AAZK, Inc. Information is provided as a courtesy. It is understood that certain hazards exist for citizens of the United States of America and other western countries while traveling outside the United States.  Hazards include, but are not limited to, Acts of God, fire, acts of governments or other authorities, terrorist activities, wars civil disturbances, riots, strikes, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, the risk of theft, loss and damage to personal property.  These hazards could result in bodily injury, sickness, death or dismemberment.  By participating in these trips it is understood and accepted that these risks are inherent and the participant will forever discharge and agree to hold harmless the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc. (AAZK Inc.) and the directors, officers, trip leader(s) and any other representative of AAZK, Inc. from any and all liability, claims or demands while participating in a safari to Kenya.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Furthermore, it is understood that all risk of personal injury, sickness, death, theft or damage of personal property and expense, which may result from the participation in any and all events, activities, or in recreation and work therein is accepted by the participant.**</em>', 'Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '292-revision-13', '', '', '2010-04-22 14:16:34', '2010-04-22 19:16:34', '', 292, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/292-revision-13/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1305, 2, '2010-04-22 14:28:57', '2010-04-22 19:28:57', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\n\n<hr /><strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\n\n<a name="q2"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of  rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species-  The White, Black, Indian, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the  Indian population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has only 47 animals.\n\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\n\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive machine guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuary, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\n\nThe black rhino is AAZK\'s National symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\n\n<a name="q3"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\n\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\n\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\n\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\n\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\n\n<a name="q4"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\n\n<a name="q5"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">Click  here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see\n\n<a name="q6"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the Bowl-A-Thon and have fun.\n\n<a name="q7"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some Bowl together) in U.S. and Canada. See our <a href="http://aazkbfr.org/bfrsites/">list of sites</a> to find an event  close to you.\n\n<a name="q8"> </a>\n\n<a name="q10"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\n\n<a name="q11"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\n\n<a name="q12"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-22 14:28:57', '2010-04-22 19:28:57', '', 1269, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1269-revision-16/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1306, 2, '2010-04-22 14:29:58', '2010-04-22 19:29:58', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\n\n<hr /><strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\n\n<a name="q2"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of  rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species-  The White, Black, Indian, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the  Indian population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has only 47 animals.\n\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\n\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive machine guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuary, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\n\nThe black rhino is AAZK\'s National symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\n\n<a name="q3"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\n\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\n\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\n\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\n\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\n\n<a name="q4"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\n\n<a name="q5"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/links/aazk-local-chapters">Click  here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\n\n<a name="q6"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the Bowl-A-Thon and have fun.\n\n<a name="q7"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some Bowl together) in U.S. and Canada. See our <a href="http://aazkbfr.org/bfrsites/">list of sites</a> to find an event  close to you.\n\n<a name="q8"> </a>\n\n<a name="q10"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\n\n<a name="q11"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\n\n<a name="q12"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-22 14:29:58', '2010-04-22 19:29:58', '', 1269, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1269-revision-17/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1309, 2, '2010-04-22 14:59:42', '2010-04-22 19:59:42', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\n\n<hr /><strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\n<strong><big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1308" title="bfr_logo_497x497" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo_497x497-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo_497x497" width="90" height="90" />A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\n\n<a name="q2"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of  rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species-  The White, Black, Indian, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the  Indian population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has only 47 animals.\n\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\n\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive machine guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuary, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1243" title="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk-color-logo-c2a8.jpg" alt="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" width="56" height="68" />The black rhino is AAZK National\'s symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\n\n<a name="q3"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\n\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\n\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\n\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\n\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\n\n<a name="q4"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\n\n<a name="q5"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser or by donating to someone who is. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/links/aazk-local-chapters">Click  here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\n\n<a name="q6"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the Bowl-A-Thon and have fun.\n\n<a name="q7"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some bowl together) in U.S. and Canada.\n\n<a name="q8"> </a>\n\n<a name="q10"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\n\n<a name="q11"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\n\n<a name="q12"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-22 14:59:42', '2010-04-22 19:59:42', '', 1269, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1269-revision-19/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1310, 2, '2010-04-22 15:00:42', '2010-04-22 20:00:42', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\n\n<hr /><strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\n<strong><big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1308" title="bfr_logo_497x497" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo_497x497-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo_497x497" width="90" height="90" />A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\n\n<a name="q2"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of  rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species-  The White, Black, Indian, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the  Indian population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has only 47 animals.\n\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\n\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive machine guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuary, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1243" title="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk-color-logo-c2a8.jpg" alt="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" width="56" height="68" />The black rhino is AAZK National\'s symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\n\n<a name="q3"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\n\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\n\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\n\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\n\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\n\n<a name="q4"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\n\n<a name="q5"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser or by donating to someone who is. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/links/aazk-local-chapters">Click  here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\n\n<a name="q6"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the Bowl-A-Thon and have fun.\n\n<a name="q7"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some bowl together) in U.S. and Canada.\n\n<a name="q8"> </a>\n\n<a name="q10"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\n\n<a name="q11"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\n\n<a name="q12"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-22 15:00:42', '2010-04-22 20:00:42', '', 1269, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1269-revision-20/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1311, 2, '2010-04-22 15:01:02', '2010-04-22 20:01:02', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\r\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\r\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\r\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\r\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\r\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\r\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\r\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\r\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\r\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\r\n\r\n<hr /><strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\r\n<strong><big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1308" title="bfr_logo_497x497" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo_497x497-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo_497x497" width="90" height="90" />A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\r\n\r\n<a name="q2"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of  rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species-  The White, Black, Indian, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the  Indian population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has only 47 animals.\r\n\r\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\r\n\r\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive machine guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuary, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1243" title="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk-color-logo-c2a8.jpg" alt="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" width="56" height="68" />The black rhino is AAZK National\'s symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\r\n\r\n<a name="q3"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\r\n\r\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\r\n\r\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\r\n\r\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\r\n\r\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\r\n\r\n<a name="q4"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\r\n\r\n<a name="q5"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser or by donating to someone who is. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/links/aazk-local-chapters">Click  here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\r\n\r\n<a name="q6"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the Bowl-A-Thon and have fun.\r\n\r\n<a name="q7"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some bowl together) in U.S. and Canada.\r\n\r\n<a name="q8"> </a>\r\n\r\n<a name="q10"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\r\n\r\n<a name="q11"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\r\n\r\n<a name="q12"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-22 15:01:02', '2010-04-22 20:01:02', '', 1269, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1269-revision-21/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1313, 2, '2010-04-22 15:17:04', '2010-04-22 20:17:04', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\n\n<hr /><strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\n<strong><big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1308" title="bfr_logo_497x497" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo_497x497-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo_497x497" width="90" height="90" />A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\n\n<a name="q2"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1312" title="extinct_rhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/extinct_rhino-300x200.jpg" alt="extinct_rhino" width="300" height="200" /> rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species-  The White, Black, Indian, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the  Indian population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has only 47 animals.\n\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\n\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive machine guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuary, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1243" title="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk-color-logo-c2a8.jpg" alt="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" width="56" height="68" />The black rhino is AAZK National\'s symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\n\n<a name="q3"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\n\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\n\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\n\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\n\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\n\n<a name="q4"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\n\n<a name="q5"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser or by donating to someone who is. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/links/aazk-local-chapters">Click  here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\n\n<a name="q6"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the Bowl-A-Thon and have fun.\n\n<a name="q7"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some bowl together) in U.S. and Canada.\n\n<a name="q8"> </a>\n\n<a name="q10"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\n\n<a name="q11"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino®</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\n\n<a name="q12"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-22 15:17:04', '2010-04-22 20:17:04', '', 1269, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1269-revision-22/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1314, 2, '2010-04-22 15:18:05', '2010-04-22 20:18:05', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\n\n<hr /><strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\n<strong><big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1308" title="bfr_logo_497x497" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo_497x497-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo_497x497" width="90" height="90" />A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\n\n<a name="q2"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of<img class="size-medium wp-image-1312 alignright" title="extinct_rhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/extinct_rhino-300x200.jpg" alt="extinct_rhino" width="300" height="200" /> rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species- the white, black, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the  Indian population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has only 47 animals.\n\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\n\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive machine guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuary, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1243" title="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk-color-logo-c2a8.jpg" alt="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" width="56" height="68" />The black rhino is AAZK National\'s symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\n\n<a name="q3"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\n\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\n\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\n\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\n\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\n\n<a name="q4"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\n\n<a name="q5"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser or by donating to someone who is. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/links/aazk-local-chapters">Click  here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\n\n<a name="q6"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the Bowl-A-Thon and have fun.\n\n<a name="q7"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some bowl together) in U.S. and Canada.\n\n<a name="q8"> </a>\n\n<a name="q10"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\n\n<a name="q11"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino®</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\n\n<a name="q12"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-22 15:18:05', '2010-04-22 20:18:05', '', 1269, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1269-revision-23/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1315, 2, '2010-04-22 15:20:16', '2010-04-22 20:20:16', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\n\n<hr /><strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\n<strong><big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1308" title="bfr_logo_497x497" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo_497x497-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo_497x497" width="90" height="90" />A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\n\n<a name="q2"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of<img class="size-medium wp-image-1312 alignright" title="extinct_rhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/extinct_rhino-300x200.jpg" alt="extinct_rhino" width="300" height="200" /> rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species- the white, black, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the greater one-horned population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has fewer than 60 animals.\n\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\n\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuaries/parks, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1243" title="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk-color-logo-c2a8.jpg" alt="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" width="56" height="68" />The black rhino is AAZK National\'s symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\n\n<a name="q3"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\n\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\n\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\n\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\n\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\n\n<a name="q4"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\n\n<a name="q5"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser or by donating to someone who is. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/links/aazk-local-chapters">Click  here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\n\n<a name="q6"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the Bowl-A-Thon and have fun.\n\n<a name="q7"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some bowl together) in U.S. and Canada.\n\n<a name="q8"> </a>\n\n<a name="q10"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\n\n<a name="q11"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino®</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\n\n<a name="q12"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-22 15:20:16', '2010-04-22 20:20:16', '', 1269, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1269-revision-24/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1317, 2, '2010-04-22 15:21:15', '2010-04-22 20:21:15', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\n\n<hr /><strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\n<strong><big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1308" title="bfr_logo_497x497" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo_497x497-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo_497x497" width="90" height="90" />A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\n\n<a name="q2"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of<img class="size-medium wp-image-1312 alignright" title="extinct_rhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/extinct_rhino-300x200.jpg" alt="extinct_rhino" width="300" height="200" /> rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species- the white, black, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the greater one-horned population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has fewer than 60 animals.\n\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\n\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuaries/parks, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\n\n<img class="size-full wp-image-1243 alignleft" title="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk-color-logo-c2a8.jpg" alt="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" width="56" height="68" />The black rhino is AAZK National\'s symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\n\n<a name="q3"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\n\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\n\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\n\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\n\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\n\n<a name="q4"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\n\n<a name="q5"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser or by donating to someone who is. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/links/aazk-local-chapters">Click  here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\n\n<a name="q6"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the Bowl-A-Thon and have fun.\n\n<a name="q7"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some bowl together) in U.S. and Canada.\n\n<a name="q8"> </a>\n\n<a name="q10"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\n\n<a name="q11"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino®</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\n\n<a name="q12"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-22 15:21:15', '2010-04-22 20:21:15', '', 1269, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1269-revision-25/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1323, 2, '2010-04-23 09:10:57', '2010-04-23 14:10:57', '<h2><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant">AAZK, Inc. announces "Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Fund  Grant"</a></h2>\r\n<h3>Coordinator</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-861" title="pearthreejpg" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x150.jpg" alt="pearthreejpg" width="150" height="150" /> Patty Pearthree\r\n<h3>Sponsored by</h3>\r\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></a>\r\n\r\n"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos-Sponsored by Blue Rhino®" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. Our goal now is raise at least $500,000 annually. In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save Rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/slides/blackrhinos_004.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/thumbs/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="left" /></a> In Kenya Africa we support the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programs, and the education of neighboring areas in the value of wildlife.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/slides/sumatranrhino.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/thumbs/sumatranrhino.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="right" /></a> In Indonesia AAZK supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Samatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the International Rhino Foundation.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events, and have added the Rocking For Rhinos, Rummage For Rhinos, and Recycling For Rhinos projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\nBowling For Rhinos has broken the $3 million mark and we continue to reach towards attaining our goal of $500,000/year! Together AAZK can do it. We have and we will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send  your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event to our  national BFR Coordinator. Please  contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\r\n\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.\r\n\r\n<a href="/about/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-safaris/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris</a>', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 09:10:57', '2010-04-23 14:10:57', '', 168, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/168-revision-17/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1318, 2, '2010-04-22 15:24:08', '2010-04-22 20:24:08', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\r\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\r\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\r\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\r\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\r\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\r\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\r\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\r\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\r\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\r\n\r\n<hr /><strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\r\n<strong><big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1308" title="bfr_logo_497x497" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo_497x497-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo_497x497" width="90" height="90" />A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\r\n\r\n<a name="q2"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of<img class="size-medium wp-image-1312 alignright" title="extinct_rhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/extinct_rhino-300x200.jpg" alt="extinct_rhino" width="300" height="200" /> rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species- the white, black, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the greater one-horned population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has fewer than 60 animals.\r\n\r\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\r\n\r\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuaries/parks, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-full wp-image-1243 alignleft" title="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk-color-logo-c2a8.jpg" alt="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" width="56" height="68" />The black rhino is AAZK National\'s symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\r\n\r\n<a name="q3"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\r\n\r\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\r\n\r\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\r\n\r\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\r\n\r\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\r\n\r\n<a name="q4"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\r\n\r\n<a name="q5"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser or by donating to someone who is. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/links/aazk-local-chapters">Click  here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\r\n\r\n<a name="q6"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the Bowl-A-Thon and have fun.\r\n\r\n<a name="q7"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some bowl together) in U.S. and Canada.\r\n\r\n<a name="q8"> </a>\r\n\r\n<a name="q10"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\r\n\r\n<a name="q11"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1316" title="bluerhinologo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bluerhinologo-300x127.jpg" alt="bluerhinologo" width="180" height="76" />corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino®</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\r\n\r\n<a name="q12"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-22 15:24:08', '2010-04-22 20:24:08', '', 1269, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1269-revision-26/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1319, 2, '2010-04-22 15:24:53', '2010-04-22 20:24:53', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\r\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\r\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\r\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\r\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\r\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\r\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\r\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\r\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\r\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\r\n\r\n<hr /><strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\r\n<strong><big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1308" title="bfr_logo_497x497" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo_497x497-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo_497x497" width="90" height="90" />A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\r\n\r\n<a name="q2"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of<img class="size-medium wp-image-1312 alignright" title="extinct_rhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/extinct_rhino-300x200.jpg" alt="extinct_rhino" width="300" height="200" /> rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species- the white, black, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the greater one-horned population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has fewer than 60 animals.\r\n\r\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\r\n\r\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuaries/parks, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-full wp-image-1243 alignleft" title="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk-color-logo-c2a8.jpg" alt="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" width="56" height="68" />The black rhino is AAZK National\'s symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\r\n\r\n<a name="q3"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\r\n\r\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\r\n\r\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\r\n\r\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\r\n\r\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\r\n\r\n<a name="q4"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\r\n\r\n<a name="q5"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser or by donating to someone who is. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/links/aazk-local-chapters">Click  here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\r\n\r\n<a name="q6"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the Bowl-A-Thon and have fun.\r\n\r\n<a name="q7"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some bowl together) in U.S. and Canada.\r\n\r\n<a name="q8"> </a>\r\n\r\n<a name="q10"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\r\n\r\n<a name="q11"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1316" title="bluerhinologo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bluerhinologo-300x127.jpg" alt="bluerhinologo" width="180" height="76" />corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino®</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\r\n\r\n<a name="q12"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-22 15:24:53', '2010-04-22 20:24:53', '', 1269, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1269-revision-27/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1320, 2, '2010-04-23 09:01:35', '2010-04-23 14:01:35', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\r\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\r\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\r\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\r\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\r\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\r\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\r\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\r\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\r\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\r\n\r\n<hr /><strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\r\n<strong><big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1308" title="bfr_logo_497x497" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo_497x497-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo_497x497" width="90" height="90" />A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\r\n\r\n<a name="q2"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of<img class="size-medium wp-image-1312 alignright" title="extinct_rhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/extinct_rhino-300x200.jpg" alt="extinct_rhino" width="300" height="200" /> rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species- the white, black, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the greater one-horned population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has fewer than 60 animals.\r\n\r\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\r\n\r\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuaries/parks, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-full wp-image-1243 alignleft" title="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk-color-logo-c2a8.jpg" alt="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" width="56" height="68" />The black rhino is AAZK National\'s symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\r\n\r\n<a name="q3"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\r\n\r\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\r\n\r\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\r\n\r\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\r\n\r\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\r\n\r\n<a name="q4"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\r\n\r\n<a name="q5"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser or by donating to someone who is. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/links/aazk-local-chapters">Click  here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\r\n\r\n<a name="q6"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the Bowl-A-Thon and have fun.\r\n\r\n<a name="q7"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some bowl together) in U.S. and Canada.\r\n\r\n<a name="q8"> </a>\r\n\r\n<a name="q10"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\r\n\r\n<a name="q11"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1316" title="bluerhinologo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bluerhinologo-300x127.jpg" alt="bluerhinologo" width="180" height="76" />corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino®</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\r\n\r\n<a name="q12"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 09:01:35', '2010-04-23 14:01:35', '', 1269, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1269-revision-28/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1321, 2, '2010-04-15 09:59:28', '2010-04-15 14:59:28', '<h2><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant">AAZK, Inc. announces "Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Fund  Grant"</a></h2>\r\n<h3>Coordinator</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-861" title="pearthreejpg" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x150.jpg" alt="pearthreejpg" width="150" height="150" /> Patty Pearthree\r\n<h3>Sponsored by</h3>\r\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></a>\r\n\r\n"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos-Sponsored by Blue Rhino" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising over $300,000 annually. In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save Rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a National bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/slides/blackrhinos_004.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/thumbs/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="left" /></a> In Kenya Africa we support the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy where our donations help protect both Black and White Rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programs, and the education of neighboring areas in the value of wildlife.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/slides/sumatranrhino.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/thumbs/sumatranrhino.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="right" /></a> In Indonesia AAZK supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Samatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events, and have added the Rocking For Rhinos, Rummage For Rhinos, and Recycling For Rhinos projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\nBowling For Rhinos has broken the $3 million mark and we continue to reach for attaining our goal of $500,000/year! Together AAZK can do it. We have and we will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send me your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation. Please  contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR coordinators.\r\n\r\n<a href="/about/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-safaris/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris</a>', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-15 09:59:28', '2010-04-15 14:59:28', '', 168, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/168-revision-15/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1322, 2, '2010-04-23 09:09:06', '2010-04-23 14:09:06', '<h2><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant">AAZK, Inc. announces "Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Fund  Grant"</a></h2>\r\n<h3>Coordinator</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-861" title="pearthreejpg" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x150.jpg" alt="pearthreejpg" width="150" height="150" /> Patty Pearthree\r\n<h3>Sponsored by</h3>\r\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></a>\r\n\r\n"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos-Sponsored by Blue Rhino" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. Our goal now is raise at least $500,000 annually. In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save Rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/slides/blackrhinos_004.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/thumbs/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="left" /></a> In Kenya Africa we support the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programs, and the education of neighboring areas in the value of wildlife.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/slides/sumatranrhino.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/thumbs/sumatranrhino.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="right" /></a> In Indonesia AAZK supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Samatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the International Rhino Foundation.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events, and have added the Rocking For Rhinos, Rummage For Rhinos, and Recycling For Rhinos projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\nBowling For Rhinos has broken the $3 million mark and we continue to reach towards attaining our goal of $500,000/year! Together AAZK can do it. We have and we will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send  your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event to our  national BFR Coordinator. Please  contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\r\n\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.\r\n\r\n<a href="/about/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-safaris/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris</a>', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 09:09:06', '2010-04-23 14:09:06', '', 168, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/168-revision-16/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1432, 2, '2010-04-15 09:43:07', '2010-04-15 14:43:07', 'The American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc.  (AAZK) is pleased to announce the first annual call for proposals for the Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Fund. This competitive grant is designed to fund projects focused on rhino conservation and research. Successful proposals will reflect AAZK values and meet award criteria in one of four categories:\r\n\r\n<strong>·    Category I - In-situ Rhino Conservation and Research-</strong>\r\nShort-term (less than one year), specific, field research projects on African or Asian rhino species conducted by an individual or organized group of individuals working under the auspices of a zoological facility, educational entity or AAZK Conservation Partner.\r\n<strong>·    Category 2 - In–situ Community, Educational or Medical Programs (Africa or Asia)-</strong>\r\nCommunity education, school support or medical programs developed or administrated by an individual working under the auspices of a zoological facility, educational entity or AAZK Conservation Partner restricted to the continents of Africa or Asia. Preference may be given to local programs established and/or administrated by LWC (Lewa Wildlife Conservancy), IRF (International Rhino Foundation) or ACK (Action for Cheetahs in Kenya) endorsed partners.\r\n<strong>·    Category 3 - In-situ Species Conservation-</strong>\r\nShort-term (less than one year), specific, field research projects on any species that shares the exact same ecosystem as: Asian, Java, Sumatran, and African Black or White rhino.\r\n<strong>·    Category 4 - Ex-situ Rhino Conservation and Research –</strong>\r\nShort-term (less than one year), specific, zoological research projects on African or Asian rhino species conducted by an individual or organized group of individuals working under the auspices of a zoological facility, educational entity or AAZK Conservation Partner. Researcher(s) must be able to demonstrate evidence of partnership with a rhino conservation entity operating in Asia or Africa combined with a tangible benefit to an in-situ conservation project.\r\n\r\n<strong>Eligibility</strong>\r\nAffiliation or partnership with AAZK is not required, but preference may be given to AAZK Members or Conservation Partners.\r\n\r\n<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Applications are due no later the June 1 of each calendar year.</strong></span> Award announcements will be made on July 1.\r\n\r\n<a class="thickbox" href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bfr-grant-application-instructions/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Application instructions.</a>', 'Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Fund Grant', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1221-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-15 09:43:07', '2010-04-15 14:43:07', '', 1221, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1221-revision-10/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1325, 2, '2010-04-23 09:12:32', '2010-04-23 14:12:32', '<h2><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant">AAZK, Inc. announces "Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Fund  Grant"</a></h2>\r\n<h3>Coordinator</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-861" title="pearthreejpg" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x150.jpg" alt="pearthreejpg" width="150" height="150" /> Patty Pearthree\r\n<h3>Sponsored by</h3>\r\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></a>\r\n\r\n"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos-Sponsored by Blue Rhino®" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. <em>Our goal now is to raise at least $500,000 annually</em>. In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/slides/blackrhinos_004.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/thumbs/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="left" /></a> In Kenya Africa we support the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programs, and the education of neighboring areas in the value of wildlife.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/slides/sumatranrhino.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/thumbs/sumatranrhino.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="right" /></a> In Indonesia AAZK supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Samatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the International Rhino Foundation.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events, and have added the Rocking For Rhinos, Rummage For Rhinos, and Recycling For Rhinos projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\nBowling For Rhinos has broken the $3 million mark and we continue to reach towards attaining our goal of $500,000/year! Together AAZK can do it. We have and we will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send  your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event to our  national BFR Coordinator. Please  contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\r\n\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.\r\n\r\n<a href="/about/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-safaris/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris</a>', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 09:12:32', '2010-04-23 14:12:32', '', 168, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/168-revision-19/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1324, 2, '2010-04-23 09:11:43', '2010-04-23 14:11:43', '<h2><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant">AAZK, Inc. announces "Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Fund  Grant"</a></h2>\r\n<h3>Coordinator</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-861" title="pearthreejpg" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x150.jpg" alt="pearthreejpg" width="150" height="150" /> Patty Pearthree\r\n<h3>Sponsored by</h3>\r\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></a>\r\n\r\n"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos-Sponsored by Blue Rhino®" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. <em>Our goal now is to raise at least $500,000 annually</em>. In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save Rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/slides/blackrhinos_004.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/thumbs/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="left" /></a> In Kenya Africa we support the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programs, and the education of neighboring areas in the value of wildlife.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/slides/sumatranrhino.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/thumbs/sumatranrhino.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="right" /></a> In Indonesia AAZK supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Samatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the International Rhino Foundation.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events, and have added the Rocking For Rhinos, Rummage For Rhinos, and Recycling For Rhinos projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\nBowling For Rhinos has broken the $3 million mark and we continue to reach towards attaining our goal of $500,000/year! Together AAZK can do it. We have and we will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send  your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event to our  national BFR Coordinator. Please  contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\r\n\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.\r\n\r\n<a href="/about/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-safaris/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris</a>', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 09:11:43', '2010-04-23 14:11:43', '', 168, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/168-revision-18/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1326, 2, '2010-04-23 09:11:28', '2010-04-23 14:11:28', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\n\n<hr /><strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\n<strong><big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1308" title="bfr_logo_497x497" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo_497x497-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo_497x497" width="90" height="90" />A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\n\n<a name="q2"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of<img class="size-medium wp-image-1312 alignright" title="extinct_rhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/extinct_rhino-300x200.jpg" alt="extinct_rhino" width="300" height="200" /> rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species- the white, black, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the greater one-horned population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has fewer than 60 animals.\n\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\n\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuaries/parks, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\n\n<img class="size-full wp-image-1243 alignleft" title="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk-color-logo-c2a8.jpg" alt="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" width="56" height="68" />The black rhino is AAZK National\'s symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\n\n<a name="q3"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\n\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\n\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\n\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\n\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\n\n<a name="q4"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\n\n<a name="q5"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser or by donating to someone who is. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/links/aazk-local-chapters">Click  here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\n\n<a name="q6"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the bowl-a-thon and have fun.\n\n<a name="q7"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some bowl together) in U.S. and Canada.\n\n<a name="q8"> </a>\n\n<a name="q10"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\n\n<a name="q11"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1316" title="bluerhinologo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bluerhinologo-300x127.jpg" alt="bluerhinologo" width="180" height="76" />corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino®</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\n\n<a name="q12"> </a>\n\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\n<big></big></strong>\n\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 09:11:28', '2010-04-23 14:11:28', '', 1269, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/1269-revision-29/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1327, 2, '2010-04-22 14:11:53', '2010-04-22 19:11:53', '<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-995" title="img_3060" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3060-1024x479.jpg" alt="img_3060" width="759" height="230" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong></strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Mission Statement of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programmes, and the education of neighbouring areas in the value of wildlife.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Where is LWC located?</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h5 style="text-align: left;"><strong><object width="450" height="450" data="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="name" value="Lewa Wildlife Conservancy map" /><param name="src" value="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" /></object> </strong><em></em></h5>\r\n<h5 style="text-align: left;"><em>Map courtesy of <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a></em><strong></strong></h5>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>History</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was once a cattle ranch. It  now encompasses over 62,000 acres (250 sq. km.). The Craig/Douglas family first came to Lewa in 1922 and managed it as a cattle ranch for over 50 years. Unlike other ranchers in the area, they always valued the wildlife that shared the land and developed wildlife tourism as an additional activity. It was clear by the 1980\'s that the black rhino was unlikely<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1012" title="img_6296a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_6296a-300x200.jpg" alt="img_6296a" width="240" height="160" /> to survive in northern Kenya. Poaching had reduced the black rhino\'s numbers from an estimated 20,000 animals in the mid-1970\'s to a few hundred by 1986. In                      1983 the Craigs and Anna Merz  - who funded the program - decided to establish                      the fenced and guarded Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary at the                      western end of Lewa. <img class="size-medium wp-image-1073 alignleft" title="img_4434a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4434a-250x300.jpg" alt="img_4434a" width="175" height="210" />White rhinos were then added to the program after the black rhinos had settled down and established themselves. After ten years, it was clear that the rhinos                      needed more space, and the sanctuary was expanded to cover                      the rest of the ranch, and the adjoining <span class="kawatextlinks">Ngare                      Ndare Forest Reserve</span>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Wildlife on Lewa</strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-1075 alignright" title="img_3593a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3593a-272x300.jpg" alt="img_3593a" width="174" height="192" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">There is an abundance of wildlife on LWC. Lewa is home to both black and white rhinos and is first and foremost a rhino sanctuary. It is also home to roughly 20% of the world\'s population of the endangered Grevy\'s zebra. It is also home to over 70 different species of mammals and over 350 different species of birds. Among the types of mammals you will find on Lewa include: African lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, elephants, wild dogs, a large variety of hoofed animals including the rare aquatic antelope, the sitatunga.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1117" title="img_5948a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5948a-300x199.jpg" alt="img_5948a" width="219" height="145" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1118" title="img_6361a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_6361a-300x199.jpg" alt="img_6361a" width="217" height="144" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1178" title="img_4405a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4405a-300x189.jpg" alt="img_4405a" width="235" height="148" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Community Development Programs</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy engages in a very broad based community development program. They believe that the key to successful wildlife conservation lies in gaining the support of the local people that live around the Conservancy. With Lewa\'s success the communities surrounding Lewa directly benefit. LWC gives back to the communities through. They operate three health clinics</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>', 'Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '991-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-22 14:11:53', '2010-04-22 19:11:53', '', 991, 'http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/uncategorized/991-revision-72/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1328, 2, '2010-04-23 09:16:01', '2010-04-23 14:16:01', '<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-995" title="img_3060" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3060-1024x479.jpg" alt="img_3060" width="759" height="230" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong></strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Mission Statement of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programmes, and the education of neighbouring areas in the value of wildlife.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Where is LWC located?</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h5 style="text-align: left;"><strong><object width="450" height="450" data="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="name" value="Lewa Wildlife Conservancy map" /><param name="src" value="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" /></object> </strong><em></em></h5>\r\n<h5 style="text-align: left;"><em>Map courtesy of <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a></em><strong></strong></h5>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>History</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was once a cattle ranch. 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After ten years, it was clear that the rhinos                      needed more space, and the sanctuary was expanded to cover                      the rest of the ranch, and the adjoining <span class="kawatextlinks">Ngare                      Ndare Forest Reserve</span>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Wildlife on Lewa</strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-1075 alignright" title="img_3593a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3593a-272x300.jpg" alt="img_3593a" width="174" height="192" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">There is an abundance of wildlife on LWC. Lewa is home to both black and white rhinos and is first and foremost a rhino sanctuary. It is also home to roughly 20% of the world\'s population of the endangered Grevy\'s zebra. It is also home to over 70 different species of mammals and over 350 different species of birds. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1330, 2, '2010-04-23 09:20:05', '2010-04-23 14:20:05', '<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-995" title="img_3060" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3060-1024x479.jpg" alt="img_3060" width="759" height="230" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong></strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Mission Statement of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. 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After ten years, it was clear that the rhinos                      needed more space, and the sanctuary was expanded to cover                      the rest of the ranch, and the adjoining <span class="kawatextlinks">Ngare                      Ndare Forest Reserve</span>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Wildlife on Lewa</strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-1075 alignright" title="img_3593a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3593a-272x300.jpg" alt="img_3593a" width="174" height="192" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">There is an abundance of wildlife on LWC. Lewa is home to both black and white rhinos and is first and foremost a rhino sanctuary. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1332, 2, '2010-04-23 09:30:28', '2010-04-23 14:30:28', '<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-995" title="img_3060" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3060-1024x479.jpg" alt="img_3060" width="759" height="230" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong></strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Mission Statement of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programmes, and the education of neighbouring areas in the value of wildlife.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Where is LWC located?</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h5 style="text-align: left;"><strong><object width="450" height="450" data="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="name" value="Lewa Wildlife Conservancy map" /><param name="src" value="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" /></object> </strong><em></em></h5>\r\n<h5 style="text-align: left;"><em>Map courtesy of <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a></em><strong></strong></h5>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>History</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was once a cattle ranch. It  now encompasses over 62,000 acres (250 sq. km.). The Craig/Douglas family first came to Lewa in 1922 and managed it as a cattle ranch for over 50 years. Unlike other ranchers in the area, they always valued the wildlife that shared the land and developed wildlife tourism as an additional activity. It was clear by the 1980\'s that the black rhino was unlikely<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1012" title="img_6296a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_6296a-300x200.jpg" alt="img_6296a" width="240" height="160" /> to survive in northern Kenya. Poaching had reduced the black rhino\'s numbers from an estimated 20,000 animals in the mid-1970\'s to a few hundred by 1986. In                      1983 the Craigs and Anna Merz  - who funded the program - decided to establish                      the fenced and guarded Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary at the                      western end of Lewa. <img class="size-medium wp-image-1073 alignleft" title="img_4434a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4434a-250x300.jpg" alt="img_4434a" width="175" height="210" />White rhinos were then added to the program after the black rhinos had settled down and established themselves. After ten years, it was clear that the rhinos                      needed more space, and the sanctuary was expanded to cover                      the rest of the ranch, and the adjoining <span class="kawatextlinks">Ngare                      Ndare Forest Reserve</span>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Wildlife on Lewa</strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-1075 alignright" title="img_3593a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3593a-272x300.jpg" alt="img_3593a" width="174" height="192" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">There is an abundance of wildlife on LWC. Lewa is home to both black and white rhinos and is first and foremost a rhino sanctuary. It is also home to roughly 15% of the world\'s population of the endangered Grevy\'s zebra. It is also home to over 70 different species of mammals and over 350 different species of birds. Among the types of mammals you will find on Lewa include: African lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, elephants, wild dogs, a large variety of hoofed animals including the rare aquatic antelope, the sitatunga.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1117" title="img_5948a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5948a-300x199.jpg" alt="img_5948a" width="227" height="150" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1178" title="img_4405a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4405a-300x189.jpg" alt="img_4405a" width="241" height="151" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1118" title="img_6361a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_6361a-300x199.jpg" alt="img_6361a" width="227" height="150" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Community Development Programs</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy engages in a very broad based community development program. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1334, 2, '2010-04-23 09:32:40', '2010-04-23 14:32:40', '<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-995" title="img_3060" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3060-1024x479.jpg" alt="img_3060" width="759" height="230" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong></strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Mission Statement of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programmes, and the education of neighbouring areas in the value of wildlife.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Where is LWC located?</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h5 style="text-align: left;"><strong><object width="450" height="450" data="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="name" value="Lewa Wildlife Conservancy map" /><param name="src" value="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" /></object> </strong><em></em></h5>\r\n<h5 style="text-align: left;"><em>Map courtesy of <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a></em><strong></strong></h5>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>History</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was once a cattle ranch. 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After ten years, it was clear that the rhinos                      needed more space, and the sanctuary was expanded to cover                      the rest of the ranch, and the adjoining <span class="kawatextlinks">Ngare                      Ndare Forest Reserve</span>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Wildlife on Lewa</strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-1075 alignright" title="img_3593a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3593a-272x300.jpg" alt="img_3593a" width="174" height="192" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">There is an abundance of wildlife on LWC. Lewa is home to both black and white rhinos and is first and foremost a rhino sanctuary. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1341, 2, '2010-04-23 16:04:09', '2010-04-23 21:04:09', '<h4>Mission Statement</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="International Rhino Foundation logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/irflogo.jpg" alt="International Rhino Foundation logo" width="200" height="65" /> The <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/" target="_blank">International Rhino Foundation</a> is dedicated to the survival of the  world’s rhino species through conservation and research.\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>IRF in Indonesia</h4>\r\nBowling for Rhinos helps support the work of the IRF in Indonesia in three primary areas. Those are Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks in Sumatra. BFR monies help support on the ground rhino conservation by providing funds for anti-poaching units as well equipment for censusing of rhino populations such as trap cameras.\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Ujung Kulon National Park</h4>\r\n<img class="alignright" title="ujungmap" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/ujungmap.jpg" alt="ujungmap" width="180" /> Ujung Kulon National Park is situated on the western edge of the island of Java, Indonesia. It is home to one of the rarest and most endangered rhinos on the planet, the Javan rhino. It is estimated that only 40-60 of these rhinos remain in two distinct populations. The larger population is found in Ujung Kulon and a smaller non-viable population of only 3-5 individuals is found in the Cat Loc region of the Cat Tien National Park in Vietnam.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="javan rhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/javanrhino-300x199.jpg" alt="javan rhino" width="180"/> IRF works with its partners to protect the Javan rhino in two ways. They wish to grow the population as well as protect the animals from poaching. This is done through the Rhino Protection and Monitoring Units (RPMUs). There are 3 RPMUs that operate within the national park. In addition to actively working to prevent poaching of the rhinos and other wildlife they are also on the lookout for any other illegal activities and work closely with proper government authorities on this. They are also busy collecting a variety of information on the rhinos such as footprints, wallows, feces, browsing areas, direct sightings, and other information which is then input into a database. They also work closely with local communities to collect information about illegal activities, including poaching, and also work to educate and build awareness of the importance of conserving Javan rhinos.\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park</h4>\r\n<img class="alignright" title="Bukit Map" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bukitmap2-247x300.jpg" alt="Bukit Map" width="190" /> <img class="alignleft" title="Rhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/dsc01375-300x225.jpg" alt="Rhino" width="190" /> Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park is located in southwestern Sumatra and is the third largest protected area in Sumatra. It is home to the Sumatran rhino. The Sumatran rhinos share this area with Sumatran tigers and the Sumatran elephant. The Sumatran rhinos are considered the most endangered of all rhino species with their numbers in the mid-200\'s. Even though their numbers are greater than the Javan rhinos they are considered more endangered as there are significant poaching and encroachment pressures on their populations, moreso than on the Javan rhinos. Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park has the second largest population of this endangered rhino with an estimated 60-85 rhinos found here. Sumatran rhinos are found only on the island of Sumatra with a remnant population on Borneo. IRF and its partners help fund and operate 8 rhino/tiger protection units (RPUs/TPUs) whose main function is to prevent poaching. As with the RPMUs that operate in Ujung Kulon the RPUs/TPUs work closely with local governments to curtail illegal activities and also collect data on the Sumatran rhinos. They also work with local communities to establish relationships to gather information on suspected poachers and others who engage in illegal wildlife activities and education and build awareness as to why conserving Sumatran rhinos is important.\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Way Kambas National Park</h4>\r\n<img class="alignright" title="waykambasmap2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/waykambasmap2-300x203.jpg" alt="waykambasmap2" width="190" /> Way Kambas National Park is located in southern Sumatra. Before becoming a reserve in 1972 it was extensively logged and now has little primary forest left. Sumatran tigers and elephants are also found here. IRF helps to fund and operate 5 Rhino Protection Units(RPUs) in Way Kambas. As with the other parks, the RPUs work to prevent poaching and curb other illegal activities such as illegal logging, hunting and encroachment on park lands. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (3436, 1, '2013-10-24 13:07:46', '2013-10-24 18:07:46', '<h4>Mission Statement</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="International Rhino Foundation logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/irflogo.jpg" alt="International Rhino Foundation logo" width="200" height="65" /> The <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/" target="_blank">International Rhino Foundation</a> is dedicated to the survival of the  world’s rhino species through conservation and research.\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>IRF in Indonesia</h4>\r\nBowling for Rhinos helps support the work of the IRF in Indonesia in three primary areas. Those are Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks in Sumatra. BFR monies help support on the ground rhino conservation by providing funds for anti-poaching units as well equipment for censusing of rhino populations such as trap cameras.\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Ujung Kulon National Park</h4>\r\n<img class="alignright" title="ujungmap" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/ujungmap.jpg" alt="ujungmap" width="180" /> Ujung Kulon National Park is situated on the western edge of the island of Java, Indonesia. It is home to one of the rarest and most endangered rhinos on the planet, the Javan rhino. It is estimated that only 40-60 of these rhinos remain in two distinct populations. The larger population is found in Ujung Kulon and a smaller non-viable population of only 3-5 individuals is found in the Cat Loc region of the Cat Tien National Park in Vietnam.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="javan rhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/javanrhino-300x199.jpg" alt="javan rhino" width="180"/> IRF works with its partners to protect the Javan rhino in two ways. They wish to grow the population as well as protect the animals from poaching. This is done through the Rhino Protection and Monitoring Units (RPMUs). There are 3 RPMUs that operate within the national park. In addition to actively working to prevent poaching of the rhinos and other wildlife they are also on the lookout for any other illegal activities and work closely with proper government authorities on this. 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The Sumatran rhinos share this area with Sumatran tigers and the Sumatran elephant. The Sumatran rhinos are considered the most endangered of all rhino species with their numbers in the mid-200\'s. Even though their numbers are greater than the Javan rhinos they are considered more endangered as there are significant poaching and encroachment pressures on their populations, moreso than on the Javan rhinos. Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park has the second largest population of this endangered rhino with an estimated 60-85 rhinos found here. Sumatran rhinos are found only on the island of Sumatra with a remnant population on Borneo. IRF and its partners help fund and operate 8 rhino/tiger protection units (RPUs/TPUs) whose main function is to prevent poaching. As with the RPMUs that operate in Ujung Kulon the RPUs/TPUs work closely with local governments to curtail illegal activities and also collect data on the Sumatran rhinos. They also work with local communities to establish relationships to gather information on suspected poachers and others who engage in illegal wildlife activities and education and build awareness as to why conserving Sumatran rhinos is important.\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Way Kambas National Park</h4>\r\n<img class="alignright" title="waykambasmap2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/waykambasmap2-300x203.jpg" alt="waykambasmap2" width="190" /> Way Kambas National Park is located in southern Sumatra. Before becoming a reserve in 1972 it was extensively logged and now has little primary forest left. Sumatran tigers and elephants are also found here. IRF helps to fund and operate 5 Rhino Protection Units(RPUs) in Way Kambas. As with the other parks, the RPUs work to prevent poaching and curb other illegal activities such as illegal logging, hunting and encroachment on park lands. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1335, 2, '2010-04-23 09:34:44', '2010-04-23 14:34:44', '<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-995" title="img_3060" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3060-1024x479.jpg" alt="img_3060" width="759" height="230" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong></strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Mission Statement of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programmes, and the education of neighbouring areas in the value of wildlife.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Where is LWC located?</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h5 style="text-align: left;"><strong><object width="450" height="450" data="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="name" value="Lewa Wildlife Conservancy map" /><param name="src" value="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" /></object> </strong><em></em></h5>\r\n<h5 style="text-align: left;"><em>Map courtesy of <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a></em><strong></strong></h5>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>History</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was once a cattle ranch. 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In                      1983 the Craigs and Anna Merz  - who funded the program - decided to establish                      the fenced and guarded Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary at the                      western end of Lewa. <img class="size-medium wp-image-1073 alignleft" title="img_4434a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4434a-250x300.jpg" alt="img_4434a" width="175" height="210" />White rhinos were then added to the program after the black rhinos had settled down and established themselves. After ten years, it was clear that the rhinos                      needed more space, and the sanctuary was expanded to cover                      the rest of the ranch, and the adjoining <span class="kawatextlinks">Ngare                      Ndare Forest Reserve</span>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Wildlife on Lewa</strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-1075 alignright" title="img_3593a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3593a-272x300.jpg" alt="img_3593a" width="174" height="192" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">There is an abundance of wildlife on LWC. Lewa is home to both black and white rhinos and is first and foremost a rhino sanctuary. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1338, 2, '2010-04-23 09:36:41', '2010-04-23 14:36:41', '<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-995" title="img_3060" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3060-1024x479.jpg" alt="img_3060" width="759" height="230" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong></strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Mission Statement of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. 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In                      1983 the Craigs and Anna Merz  - who funded the program - decided to establish                      the fenced and guarded Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary at the                      western end of Lewa. <img class="size-medium wp-image-1073 alignleft" title="img_4434a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4434a-250x300.jpg" alt="img_4434a" width="175" height="210" />White rhinos were then added to the program after the black rhinos had settled down and established themselves. After ten years, it was clear that the rhinos                      needed more space, and the sanctuary was expanded to cover                      the rest of the ranch, and the adjoining <span class="kawatextlinks">Ngare                      Ndare Forest Reserve</span>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Wildlife on Lewa</strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-1075 alignright" title="img_3593a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3593a-272x300.jpg" alt="img_3593a" width="174" height="192" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">There is an abundance of wildlife on LWC. Lewa is home to both black and white rhinos and is first and foremost a rhino sanctuary. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1336, 2, '2010-04-23 09:35:17', '2010-04-23 14:35:17', '<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-995" title="img_3060" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3060-1024x479.jpg" alt="img_3060" width="759" height="230" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong></strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Mission Statement of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. 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In                      1983 the Craigs and Anna Merz  - who funded the program - decided to establish                      the fenced and guarded Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary at the                      western end of Lewa. <img class="size-medium wp-image-1073 alignleft" title="img_4434a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4434a-250x300.jpg" alt="img_4434a" width="175" height="210" />White rhinos were then added to the program after the black rhinos had settled down and established themselves. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1337, 2, '2010-04-23 09:36:19', '2010-04-23 14:36:19', '<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-995" title="img_3060" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3060-1024x479.jpg" alt="img_3060" width="759" height="230" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong></strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Mission Statement of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1339, 2, '2010-04-23 09:37:09', '2010-04-23 14:37:09', '<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-995" title="img_3060" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3060-1024x479.jpg" alt="img_3060" width="759" height="230" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong></strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Mission Statement of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. 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