Minutes of Board Meeting, 8th October 2013 |
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SOUTH MOUNTAIN AUDUBON SOCIETY The Board of Directors of the South Mountain Audubon Society (SMAS) met on October 8, 2013 at the Adams County Agricultural Center at 4 P.M. President Deb Siefken called the meeting to order with the following board members present: Nancy Locher, Carole Simon, Wendy South, Elizabeth Weller, Cy Deitz, and Linette Mansberger. SECRETARY’S REPORT Linette Mansberger presented the Secretary’s Report for July 29th, 2013. UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND CARRIED TREASURER’S REPORT In the absence of Mike Bertram, Deb presented the Treasurer’s Report for October, 2013. UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS Programs: October 14 – Ms. Nancy Putt, York County Coordinator for the Bluebird Society will present a slide and video show about bluebirds. Publicity: Field Trips: Newsletter: Membership: Education: Conservation: Hospitality: OLD BUSINESS Agway Birdseed Sale: Carole will bring Agway Birdseed sale forms to the October meeting and will attempt to get additional information regarding Agway’s willingness to continue to donate “one penny per pound purchased” to SMAS as in the past. Fundraiser: Nancy Locher presented a fundraiser letter to coincide with the Christmas Bird Count. The letter was approved as written and will be prepared as a newsletter email by Linette. The newsletter will be distributed to most members via email by Mike O’Brien in early November and will be mailed to those members who do not receive email from SMAS. Donors may respond via email or by mailing the form to SMAS. A reminder email will be sent in early December. Also, copies will be distributed at the November meeting. After reviewing the responses at the December Board Meeting, the Board will determine the procedure for collecting the donations. NEW BUSINESS Nominations for Adams County Conservation District Board of Directors: The following individuals will be contacted to see if they have any interest in being nominated by SMAS for a four year seat on the Board of Directors for the Adams County Conservation District that meets once a month: Ben Wenk, Vertis Bream, Bill and/or Jane Shord, Charlie Skopic, Mark Berg, and Jonathan Petrano. Upcoming SMAS Election: Present officers and directors of SMAS are willing to be placed on the ballot for the January 2014 election. These nominees, minus the President that has a two year term, will be presented at the November meeting. Casual Birdwalks: A trial run of “Members’ Favorite Birdwalks” will begin in November. These will be casually organized events planned by a different member each month and are not intended to take the place of SMAS Field Trips. Tentative plans are to hold these walks on one Thursday morning of each month, and the individual who is organizing the walk will determine the location, the meeting place, and the time. Members who wish to participate will be asked to join an email list for easy communication. The first walk, to be organized by Deb, is scheduled for November 21st at 7:30 A.M. The next meeting of the SMAS Board will be on December 10, 2013 at the Adams County Agricultural Center. Time not yet determined. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Linette Mansberger
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