Minutes of Board Meeting, 29th July 2013 |
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SOUTH MOUNTAIN AUDUBON SOCIETY The Board of Directors of the South Mountain Audubon Society (SMAS) met on July 29, 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 Bertram, Carole Simon, Emily Cost, Bob Brandt, Elizabeth Weller, and Linette Mansberger.
SECRETARY’S REPORT UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND CARRIED
TREASURER’S REPORT It was noted that:
Discussions were held about presentation costs, fundraisers, and education-related items.
UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS Programs: September 9 – Patti Barber with the Pennsylvania Game Commission Suggestions for future program topics and speakers included Saw Whet Owl, Ned Smith Center, Warblers and Sparrows, Female Ornithologists, Backyard Gardening, Hummingbirds, speaker Jim Flowers, and speakers from the state Audubon organization. Nancy will send a list of previous programs to Bob. Publicity: Deb thanked Carole and Emily for the excellent display placed in the Adams County Public Library during the month of May. Field Trips: Newsletter: Membership: Education: Carole Simon presented information on a request from Strawberry Hill Nature Center to sponsor a Bird of Prey program. Due to unavailable information at this time, the topic was tabled for future discussion and consideration. Conservation: Hospitality:
OLD BUSINESS Annual Luncheon: It was the consensus of those in attendance that the annual luncheon at Hickory Bridge was a success, the program was excellent, and the venue is part of what makes it an attraction.
NEW BUSINESS Linette presented a positive review of The Handbook of Bird Photography, a project she agreed to do after the SMAS was contacted by the publisher. The review will be in the upcoming newsletter and Mike requested a copy to place on the SMAS website. This book is available for anyone to borrow. Information about the annual Agway birdseed sale will be placed on the website. A donation of a 1944 book of Audubon prints has been offered to the SMAS. Deb will contact the owner for additional information. After much discussion on fundraising, it was determined that any funds raised would be used for educational purposes. UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND CARRIED The next meeting of the SMAS Board will be at 4:00 on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at the Adams County Agricultural Center. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Linette Mansberger
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