MINNESOTA BIRDING WEEKENDS

REGISTRATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...

• Please note that some MBWs can become filled months in advance. It is possible that additional MBWs or an extra leader might be scheduled to accommodate those on waiting lists.    

• All MBW registrations are acknowledged ASAP, stating if you are confirmed or on the waiting list. The maximum number of registrations for MBWeekends varies and is stated in that MBW's listing.

• Before registering for any MBW, see the MBWeekends page for its status to see if it is already filled, or close to it, or if it has several vacancies. Note that registering for a MBW after it is filled should still be considered since cancellations often occur, or an additional leader or extra MBW might be possible to accommodate those on the waiting list.

• A MBWeekend meeting time and place, lodging options, the participants list, car-pooling information, etc, are sent by e-mail to those registered, usually about 3-4 weeks before the MBW. Unless stated otherwise, most MBWeekends begin at dawn on Saturday (or Thursday), end early afternoon on Sunday (or Friday), or end Monday for 3-day MBWs. Most are based in the same city each night (unless stated otherwise).

• Transportation, meals, and lodging are not included in the MBWeekend fees. Participants make their own lodging reservations, and can make their own arrangements to car pool to the base city or to share lodging. Birding on all MBWeekends is by car-pooled caravans, is arranged in advance, and normally limited to three or five vehicles (unless stated otherwise). Participants will be able to bring their own food along for meals and/or to eat at restaurants.

• A pre-MBWeekend may either be taken alone or jointly with its associated MBWeekend.

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Minnesota Birding Weekends / Weeks (MBW) is covered by general liability insurance, and I am confident that our new season will again be without incident or accident, just as our first 38 years have been. (And note that our policy includes coverage for false advertising: so, if we fail to see some bird included in a MBW's description, you can now sue me for up to a million dollars!) In addition, though, MBW participants are asked to agree to the following – unfortunately, legal formalities such as this have become one of life’s simple pleasures…

MBW PARTICIPANTS' ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK AND RELEASE:

All those who register for a Minnesota Birding Weekend / Week (MBW) recognize that there is a small risk associated with MBWs, certify that they are capable of participating in them, and assume full responsibility in the event of personal injury, loss, or damage to personal property during a MBW. In consideration of having their registrations confirmed for a MBW, all those attending will hold Minnesota Birding Weekends / Weeks and its leaders harmless for any injury, loss, or damage involving any of the participants during the MBW. Further, those volunteering to drive a vehicle during a MBW recognize and agree that they are covered by their personal automobile insurance.

THE PROCEDURE FOR MBW REGISTRATIONS FOLLOWS:

ONLY THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID

(OR HAVE RECENTLY TESTED NEGATIVE)

BEFORE THE TIME OF THE MBW ARE ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER.

• ALL MBW REGISTRATIONS ARE BY E-MAIL

   No registrations will be accepted by U.S. mail, text, or telephone. MBW registrations must

   be emailed to  eckertkr@gmail.com  and need to include:

                         • The name of the MBW

                         • Your Name

                         • Your Email address.

• ONLY ONE REGISTRATION MAY BE SENT PER DAY

   If you wish to register for multiple MBWs, your next registration must wait until the next

   day or thereafter: e.g., if you register for a MBW on Dec. 1, your next registration cannot be

   until Dec. 2, a third registration not until Dec. 3, etc. (Exception: a pre- or post-MBW may

   be included with its associated MBWeekend.)

• A REGISTRATION E-MAIL MAY INCLUDE ONLY ONE PERSON

   Exception: more than one person (e.g., a spouse) can register in the same email if they live

   at the same residence.

• MBW PAYMENTS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATIONS

   Payments will be made according to the following:

   • MBWeekend fees can be made at any time, starting about 3 or 4 weeks before the MBW

      (when the information on that MBW is sent to those registered); payments can also be

      made in person when the MBW meets.

   • MBWeekend fees are $20/day: i.e., one-day pre-MBWs are $20, standard Saturday-

      Sunday MBWs are $40, and three-day MBWs are $60. The fee will be the same whether

      or not it is pre-paid.

   • Payments for MBWs can be made with Zelle: www.zellepay.com; these are electronic

     bank transfers which go directly from your account to MBW and confirmed via e-mail. Or,

     as always, it is still OK to mail checks for MBW fees.

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