AFRICA
- AFRAS - The African Arachnological Society
- Cape Spider Group
- Die Spinnekopklub van Suidelike Afrika
- Newsletter of The African Arachnological Society
- RGSAA (Research Group for the Study of African Arachnids)
- Serket
- The Spider Club News
- The Spider Club of Southern Africa
- Cape Spider Group
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CAPE SPIDER GROUP
The Cape Spider Group, a section of the Spider Club of Southern Africa, was launched on 20 November 1993. The founder and current contact is Norman Larsen at Telephone (021) 461-4460 home, (021) 47-9113 work. The Cape Spider Club, c/o P.O. Box 27021, Hout Bay 7872, Republic of South Africa.
THE AFRICAN ARACHNOLOGICAL SOCIETY (AFRAS)
Professional arachnologists working on the arachnid (non-Acari) fauna of Africa formed this group in August 1986 to help promote and coordinate closer cooperation in working on the continent's rich arachnid fauna. Originally they named their group the Research Group for the Study of African Arachnids (RGSAA). In November of 1996, the name was changed to The African Arachnological Society. The AFRAS Newsletter is published annually in English and every second or third year a colloquium is held in Africa. No membership fees are presently charged. Correspondence about the group should be directed to: Dr Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman, ARC-Plant Protection Research Institute, Private Bag X134, Pretoria 0001, Republic of South Africa. Telephone: +27 (012) 329-3269. Fax: +27 (012) 323 3278. E-mail: rietasd@plant2.agric.za.
SERKET
Serket was started in 1987. This bulletin takes its name from the ancient Egyptian name for scorpion. It is planned to be published at least twice a year. Articles thus far written are in English, primarily on arachnids of the Middle East, especially Egypt. Current subscription and back issues are USA$ 25.00 (personal rate), USA$ 35.00 (institutional rate) per volume for: Volume 1 (1987-1990), Volume 2 (1990-1992), Volume 4 (1994-1995), Volume 5 (1996-1997). Volume 3 (1992-1993) is USA$ 35.00 (personal rate), USA$ 45.00 (institutional rate). Further information about this publication can be obtained from: Mr. Hisham K. El-Hennawy, 41, El-Manteqa El-Rabia Street, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, Egypt.
THE SPIDER CLUB OF SOUTHERN AFRICA This group is composed of both amateurs and professionals. They have regular field outings; talks are given to the local schools and clubs; and irregular scheduled meetings are held. A library is available to members of the club. Since the society's start in November 1976, a quarterly newsletter, The Spider Club News, has been published primarily in English. The Club is affiliated with the Wildlife Society of Southern Africa. The club has close to 150 members in South Africa and about 100 overseas members.
Further details about the society can be obtained from:
The Spider Club of Southern Africa, PO Box 51750, Raedene 2124, Johannesburg, South Africa
Chairperson: Astri Leroy, home +27 11 766-1748, work +27 11 766-1748, Fax +27 11 760-2643, e-mail: leroyja@global.co.za
Treasurer: Jonathan Leeming, home +27 11 412-1520, work +27 11 412-2920, Fax +27 11 693-4028, e-mail: quagga@global.co.za
Editor: Cheryl Dehning, home +27 11 316-1426, e-mail: dehning@cis.co.za
Public Relations: Werner Croucamp, home +27 11 673-2927, e-mail: werner@gecko.biol.wits.ac.za
Public Relations: Paul Jackson, home +27 11 849-6669, work +27 11 456-1232
Public Relations: Steve Langton, home +27 11 818-1402
(DIE SPINNEKOPKLUB VAN SUIDELIKE AFRIKA)