When: Monday, May 12, 7:00 p.m.
Where: First Security Bank West, 670 S. 19th in Bozeman, downstairs community room. Everyone is welcome.
Our special May meetings held the last couple of years have been so much enjoyed that we decided to follow the same format again this year. The meeting, on Monday, May 12, will include:
¥ Extended social time to greet and eat as you enjoy Sweet and Savory Treats provided by members
¥ Sacajawea Audubon Chapter Elections
¥ Bird Sightings and Announcements
¥ ÒShow and Tell,Ó an opportunity for SAS members to share nature-related items such as stories, poetry, art or slides (up to 12 per person).
If you can bring a sweet or savory treat, or will need AV equipment for the program, contact Jinnie Milne, 763-5341, or jstarrmilne@aol.com We hope to see you there!
2008 Spring birding trips are now organized! Please click the field trips link above to see all the exciting birding expeditions our members will be leading. Everyone is welcome to participate, members and non-members alike.
Montana Audubon Annual Bird Festival June 6-7
Montana Audubon and the Yellowstone Valley Audubon Chapter are hosting the 2008 Montana Bird Festival at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT, June 6-8. The festival kicks off on Friday, June 6th with an evening event and social. Saturday begins bright and early with half-day field trips to local birding hotspots. On Saturday afternoon enjoy talks on various birding topics. Saturday night features a program by Dr. Kevin Doherty of Audubon Wyoming. Dr. Doherty is a wildlife biologist and spearheads work on Greater Sage Grouse and sagebrush habitats for the National Audubon Society. More half-day and full day field trips to local birding areas will be offered on Sunday. All Audubon members are invited! Updated information can be found at the Montana Audubon website at www.mtaudubon.org.
Also at the annual meetingÉ
- Montana Audubon will be giving at least 4 awards away. The awards acknowledge individuals who exemplify a commitment to birds, other wildlife and habitat conservation. This year awards will be given for Conservationist of the Year, Environmental Educator of the Year, Special Achievement, and Lifetime Achievement Award.
- sacaTo nominate your candidate, please call the Montana Audubon office to request an award nomination form or downloading one at www.mtaudubon.org. To be considered for this year's award, nominations and all supporting material must be postmarked no later than May 16th, 2008. All nominations and supporting material should be sent to Montana Audubon, P.O. Box 595, Helena, MT 59624, or by phone: (406) 443-3949. The awards ceremony will been June 7th.
Election of Officers and Directors at Large
According to our by-laws, officers and directors serve two-year terms and can succeed themselves. For continuity, the President, Vice President and two of the four directors are elected in even-numbered years. Peter Norlander and Anne Millbrooke have agreed to serve another term as President and Vice President, respectively. Maryellen Sistek has resigned from her long-held position as secretary, leaving that office open. Dave Mann and Lou Ann Harris have agreed to serve another term as directors at large. Jeff Pentel, long-time SAS member and officer, has resigned as director; so one board position is now open.
If you have an interest in serving on the board of Sacajawea Audubon, please contact Peter Norlander, our president, at norlander@q.com or 406-222-4646.