You are invited to attend the presentation by Gerhard Verdoorn followed by dinner at the Plett Country Club.

Vultures: God’s clowns

Gerhard will introduce all the vulture species of the world, both New World and Old World vultures and discuss their different characteristics and behaviour. There will be many photographs to show the similarities and differences between the different species. Their feeding behaviour and breeding behaviour will also be highlighted. One of the key elements to be discussed is their conservation status and the threats they are facing. I will also talk about Vulpro which is the world’s largest captive vulture breeding programme, the challenges it is facing and the successes it has had over the past few years.

8 September 2025

17:45 for 18:00

Plettenberg Bay Country Club

Presentation followed by Dinner

Registration and payment for dinner – credit or debit card only 
Registration and payment for presentation – credit or debit card only

17h45 – Arrival

18h00 – Presentation

19h30 – Dinner

Menu – Please mention your choice when you RSVP

Main Course

Rahmgulasch (Creamy German Pork Goulash)
Home-made Spätzle, Mushrooms and Peas

VEGETARIAN:
Vegetarian option available on request.

Dessert

Warm Almond and Peach Cake
served with Vanilla Custard

*Reservations are essential for both the presentation and dinner as we are restricted to a maximum of 90 people for the presentation and 60 for the dinner.

NB. Closing date for dinner bookings is Thursday, 4th September 2025

R200.00 per member

R220.00 per non-member

To be paid on registration – Credit or debit cards only

Talk Only Members – R50.00

Talk Only Non-Members – R60.00

Cash Bar Available
Please make payment on order with a credit/debit card.

If you wish to attend, please email your booking to Jenny Wilson or simply click on the RSVP button for a quick link to email cybergranny.wilson@gmail.com

If you have not received a confirmation email within 48hrs please resend or call

Jenny Wilson on 083 388 5006

*Please note if your booking is confirmed, the club is committed to the numbers and you remain liable for the payment.

About Dr Gerhard Verdoorn

Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, Organic Chemist and Toxicologist – studied at Rand Afrikaans University and Tel-Aviv University. PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and post-doctoral studies at Tel-Aviv. Operations and Stewardship Manager of CropLife SA (industry association for the plant protection sector), and also the manager of the CropLife SA Product Responsibility Organisation that collects and destroys obsolete pesticides, and collects and recycles clean empty pesticide containers.

Owner and director of the Griffon Poison Information Centre that manages any poisoning incidents, chemical spills, chemical fires and road accidents involving chemicals. Forensic investigator and expert witness in chemical crime cases.

Conservation career: Worked at EWT and BirdLife SA for a collective 14 years, was the Conservation Vice-President of SA Hunters and Game Conservation for 8 years and President for 4 years. Currently, the chairman of the VulPro Board of Directors. Published >100 peer-reviewed scientific articles in organic chemistry, avian genetics, plant chemosystematics and toxicology.