MICHAEL KERN JOHN BINNS 186 IGUANA • VOLUME 15, NUMBER 3 • SEPTEMBER 2008 IRCF ON THE MOVE IRCF ON THE MOVE Many of us had exactly this same facial expression when we saw our first Cyclura. This is one of the younger attendees at the Extreme Green Reptile Show <strong>in</strong> San Jose, California, on 9–10 August 2008. The IRCF secured 25 new members. The show was manned by Sandy B<strong>in</strong>ns, Mike Kern, and John B<strong>in</strong>ns. The IRCF booth at the San Diego Reptile Super Show, 28–29 June 2008. This show generated a record 54 new members. Seated is Sandy B<strong>in</strong>ns, talk<strong>in</strong>g with Dr. Russell Pearl of Park Ridge, Ill<strong>in</strong>ois. The IRCF booth at the San Diego Reptile Super Show was manned by (from left): Mike Kern, John B<strong>in</strong>ns, Sandy B<strong>in</strong>ns, Desiree Wong, Limey, and Izzy. UNKNOWN
IRCF International Reptile Conservation Foundation Editors Robert Powell Executive Editor Avila University, Kansas City, MO AJ Gutman Editor West Hartford, CT Gad Perry Associate Editor Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX Michael Ripca Art Director Atco, NJ John B<strong>in</strong>ns Graphics/Photography International Reptile Conservation Foundation, San Jose, CA Sandy B<strong>in</strong>ns Services Coord<strong>in</strong>ator International Reptile Conservation Foundation, San Jose, CA Editorial Board Allison C. Alberts Zoological Society of San Diego Frederic J. Burton Blue Iguana Recovery Program Arthur C. Echternacht University of Tennessee L. Lee Grismer La Sierra University Robert W. Henderson Milwaukee Public Museum John B. Iverson Earlham College Charles R. Knapp Zoological Society of San Diego Gunther Köhler Senckenberg Museum Kenneth L. Krysko Florida State Museum of Natural History Jan Ramer Indianapolis Zoo Thomas Wiewandt Wild Horizons Meet the Editors Michael Ripca, the Art Director for Iguana, has been “the hands beh<strong>in</strong>d the journal” s<strong>in</strong>ce the early days of the Iguana Times. He jo<strong>in</strong>ed the International Iguana Society <strong>in</strong> March 1992 to learn more about his newly acquired Green Iguana. Mike and his wife offered to redesign Iguana Times, and to take over layout, design, and pr<strong>in</strong>t coord<strong>in</strong>ation. Over the years, they also contributed editorial, advertis<strong>in</strong>g, and promotional assistance. Mike sat on the IIS Board of Directors and helped br<strong>in</strong>g the IIS <strong>in</strong>to the computer age by convert<strong>in</strong>g the orig<strong>in</strong>al paper membership list <strong>in</strong>to a database and mail<strong>in</strong>g list, and by build<strong>in</strong>g the orig<strong>in</strong>al IIS website. He has worked for the American College of Physicians <strong>in</strong> Philadelphia for over 16 years as a Graphic Designer and Technical Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator, and lives <strong>in</strong> southern New Jersey with his wife, Janet, and their 14-year-old daughter, Olivia. Besides an obsession with Mac<strong>in</strong>tosh computers, classic films, and rock concerts, Mike enjoys shar<strong>in</strong>g his home-brewed beer with friends and family. Statement of Purpose The International Reptile Conservation Foundation works to conserve reptiles and the natural habitats and ecosystems that support them. 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