Minutes of Board Meeting, 1st April 2013 |
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SOUTH MOUNTAIN AUDUBON SOCIETY The Board of Directors of the South Mountain Audubon Society (SMAS) met on April 1, 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, Mike O’Brien, Mike Bertram, Carole Simon, Emily Cost, Bob Brandt, and Linette Mansberger.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
SECRETARY’S REPORT UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND CARRIED Linette reported that donations were made to SMAS in memory of Elizabeth Daniels and that notification messages were being sent to her son, Robert Daniels.
TREASURER’S REPORT UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS Programs: Discussion was held about an appropriate mix of topics for novice and experienced birders. Payment of fees for guest speakers was addressed briefly. Many ideas were shared and there was a suggestion to survey the membership for ideas, also. Publicity: Carole Simon volunteered to decorate the May display case in the Adams County Public Library and led a discussion on suggested items to be used in the display. Field Trips:
Newsletter: Membership: Education: DEP Educator’s Workshop on April 2nd about the Peregrine Falcon Deb Siefken, Carole Simon and Linette Mansberger will meet on April 4th to plan a hike for the Girl Scouts at Happy Valley Camp on the morning of April 6th. Conservation: Hospitality:
OLD BUSINESS Annual Luncheon: President Deb Siefken reported on the Annual Luncheon to be held at Hickory Bridge Farm in Orrtanna on April 27th at noon. It has been determined that approximately 20 people have already signed up or have shown an interest in attending. Thirty participants are needed for the luncheon to be held. Deb will investigate the procedures to cancel if necessary, although if the number is close to thirty, the SMAS will cover the cost of the remaining meals. Deb and Carole will work together to be sure there are flowers for the tables. Linette and Nancy will check through old materials to look for name tags and/or door prize tickets. Mike will send an email reminder of the sign-up deadline to members.
NEW BUSINESS Deb shared information on the York Audubon Society’s dinner to be held at the East Berlin Community Center on April 6th at 5 P.M.
The next meeting of the SMAS Board is tentatively scheduled for the beginning of August at the Adams County Agricultural Center. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:03 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Linette Mansberger
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