april 2008 gambel's tales newsletter sonoran audubon society

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Gambels TalesAt our next meeting.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 7 p.m.

Rich Ockenfels: South African Adventure

Richard Ockenfels recently retired from Arizona Gameand Fish Department. He completed a 30 year career in

wildlife management, mostly as a research biologistwith the Department, where he served 26 years. He alsoworked for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Bureauof Land Management early in his career. He receivedhis B.S. in wildlife from Arizona State University andhis M.S. from Oklahoma State University. He is an au-thor or co-author of over 50 scientific publications, in-cluding 2 books. Richards main hobby is travel com-bined with photography.

Rick Ockenfels

His trip to South Africa fulfilled a life-long dream ofvisiting the continent to see the magnificent wildlifethere. He will be showing pictures of birds, animals,reptiles and Africa. Do not miss this program!

April, 2008

The Newsletter of the Sonoran Audubon Society

Volume 9 Issue 8

Gambels Tales

Whats Happening in our Chapter?By Your Editor, George Wall

The Sonoran Audubon Society board meeting con-vened at 7 p.m. on March 5, 2008. The attendeeswere board members Bob McCormick, Karen La-

France, Chuck and Loretta Richards, John Arnett,Rich Schooler, Andre Tarby and George Wall.Carol Schooler attended as a guest.

Committee Reports:

A. Membership: There are 614 members on the

roster for February, 2008: 171 members receive their

newsletter on line; 33 members receive their newslet-

ters by postal service; there were 35 new members

for February 2008. All members were sent the March

newsletter by U.S. mail or by e-mail.

B. Education and Outreach: There will be a

Family Bird Walk at Tres Rios February 8 th and on

April 12th which will be the last ones for this year. In

October, the walks will probably take place at

Estrella Mountain Park. There were just not enough

people that go to Tres Rios on Saturday morning and

there always seemed to be something that precluded

trips there flooding, back hoeing, burning, etc.

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QUICK LOOK:

SAS Trip Schedule up to September- Pages 2-3Election Nominee Biographies Page 4Election Ballot Page 5Tres Rios Nature & Earth Festival-Pages 6-7Events in and around the Valley Page 8Officers & Committees Page 9


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lot on South Central Avenue (Northeast Corner). Callcontact person for alternate meeting place for car-pooling.

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Mystery Trip

Leaders: Donna Smith 623-556-9535

[email protected] Wall - 623-875-7057

[email protected]

Well be checking the internet looking for unusualsightings of birds. Based upon what we find, will de-termine where the trip will go, when and where wellmeet. Contact either leader to sign up for this trip.

Friday, May 9, 2008

Sycamore Creek/Bushnell Tanks

Leader: Eleanor Campbell 623 [email protected]

Exploration of sites along Route 87 (Beeline Highwaynortheast of Phoenix) should reveal nesting Summer

Tanager, orioles, vireos and flycatchers. With waterrunning through old sycamores and an old road closedexcept for minimal local traffic it's possible to seeBlack-headed Grosbeak, Lazuli Bunting, WesternKingbird, Juniper Titmouse and various war-blers. The Common Black-Hawk nests in the area. Ahike along Deer Creek trail could uncover more spe-cies.

Difficulty: 2 Bring lunch, drinks, snacks

Meet at Dennys Restaurant in Fountain Hills on thesouth side of Shea Blvd. just west of Rte. 87 at 7:30

a.m. Call the leader to register or for an additionalmeeting place and details.

*Saturday, May 17, 2008

Yarnell and Area

Leader: George Wall [email protected]

This trip will be an exploration of the tiny town ofYarnell situated in Yavapai County between Phoenixand Prescott in the Weaver Mountains at 4,700 feet.There is a community park with woods and creek.The Shrine of St. Joseph of the Mountains offers apeaceful spot with a short trail and a riparian area tolook for birds. Its possible to see Black-headed Gros-beaks, Bridled Titmouse and warblers. On the last tripin May, we saw Hooded Orioles. Escape from thePhoenix area for a trip into the high country.

Difficulty: 1 Bring a lunch

Meet at Bell Recreation Center, Boswell and HuttonDr., one block south of Bell Rd. in Sun City to leaveat 6:30 a.m. Contact leader for alternate meeting spot.

Spring/Summer 2008 Field TripsAn * indicates a Birders Anonymous planned trip

REQUIREMENT: On all trips, YOU MUST make res-

ervations by calling. The leader can then give updated in-

formation as to the meeting place, times, etc. Also, some

trips are limited in size.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008Rio Verde - Box Bar

Leader: Chuck Richards623-594-6554

[email protected]

Box Bar is an area along the floodplain of the Verde River

just northeast of Rio Verde. There are cottonwoods, wil-

lows and tamarisk along the banks of the river. We should

see several types of birds including some waterbirds. We

will be walking up and back on level ground about 1 1/2

miles over sand and some river rock. This area is in the

Tonto National Forest and has a $6 fee per vehicle.

Difficulty: 2 - Call leader for information on time andwhere to meet.

*Friday, April 11, 2008

Hassayampa

Leader: George Wall - [email protected]

This is the Nature Conservancy Preserve near Wicken- burg. You never know what you might find here in theway of birds that hide in the palm trees, mesquite, cotton-woods and willows.

Difficulty 1This is a morning trip onlywe should befinished by 10:30.

Meet at Bell Recreation Center parking lot near corner ofHutton and Boswell in Sun City. Well leave at 7:15 a.m.or you can meet the group at the Hassayampa River Pre-serve at 8 a.m. There is a $5 fee for each person unlessyoure a Conservancy member and then it is $3.

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Rio Salado

Leader: Frank Insana

Contact: Donna Smith 623-556-9535

[email protected]

Located in downtown Phoenix, this is a great birding areaand new birds are being found all the time. There is run-ning water and there are numerous ponds.

Difficulty: 1-2 walking a mile or so on a flat surfacemorning trip only.

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Spring/Summer 2008 Field Trips

Wed.Fri., May 21-23, 2008

Portal and Cave Creek

Trip is full Contact: Donna Smith [email protected] for details or to be put on the wait-ing list..

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Forest Road 300

Leader: Donna Smith [email protected]

Drive north on US 17 to exit 287, Camp Verde, turnright and proceed along HWY 260 as it goes up theMogollon Rim. Turn left on HWY 87, after severalmiles you will see a sign for Forest Rd. 300, turn right.Immediately after you turn there is a pullout on theright in a small clearing. We will regroup there. Thegravel road is well graded for passenger cars. This is abeautiful drive in dense forest of pine and oak at 6000

to 7000 ft. We will travel to a burned out area, birdingalong the way, where we will listen for birds and thetapping of woodpeckers.

Difficulty:1Bring a lunch

Meet at the McDonalds on Carefree Hwy. at 5:30 a.m.Exit right off US 17 and at the first stoplight, make aleft. McDonalds is to the right. Call leader for alter-nate meeting place and other details.

*Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Dos Lagos Lake

Leader: Marshall Esty 623-977-1637

[email protected]

Take an early morning birding trip to check for birdsaround this community lake.

Difficulty: 1

This is a morning trip only. Meet at Bell RecreationCenter, Boswell and Hutton Dr., one block south ofBell Rd. in Sun City to leave at 6:30 a.m.

*Monday, July 7, 2008

Flagstaff Arboretum and Area

Leader: George Wall 623-875-7057 [email protected]

Well go up for day trip to Flagstaff to get out of theheat of the Phoenix area and hopefully see some nicebirds. Well stop at the Kachina Wetlands and then thearboretum where well have lunch before heading back.

Difficulty: 1bring lunch

Meet at Bell Recreation Center parking lot near cornerof Hutton and Boswell in Sun City to leave at 5:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Stoneman Lake

Leader: Donna Smith: [email protected]

Stoneman Lake, situated in the Coconino National For-est, is northeast of Camp Verde off Route 17. Stone-man Lake, is one of several spring-fed mountain lakeson the Mogollon Plateau and located 36 miles south of

Flagstaff and 125 miles north of Phoenix. Take Inter-state 17 to the Stoneman Lake Exit 306, and follow theclearly marked signs. Some of the birds of the Ponder-osa Pine forest we might find are Red Crossbill, Pygmy Nuthatch, Mountain Chickadee and Northern Gos-hawk. Oak woodland, wooded drainage and naturalsprings offer lots of habitat for birds. Picnic area andtoilets are available.

Difficulty: 2 Bring lunch and water.

Meet at Bell Recreation Center, Boswell and HuttonDr., one block south of Bell Rd. in Sun City to leave at6:30 a.m. OR at the parking area at the southeast corner

of Carefree Highway and Rte. 17 at 6:00 a.m.

*Monday-Wednesday, August 4-6, 2008

Pinetop-Lakeside

Leader: George Wall 623-875-7057 [email protected]

Heres a Get-a-Way to the high country. We are go-ing to bird at seven or more different spots. See thearticle in the February Sonoran Audubon Society news-letter as it shows the places where well bird. Wellleave the morning of the 4th and should be back in theearly afternoon of the 6th. Well be staying at the BestWestern Inn in Pinetopphone: 928-367-3161.

Difficulty: 1

This trip will be limited to 12 people. Call leader toregister and for more details.

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Pinal Peak

Leader: Dr. David L. Pearson

Contact: George Wall [email protected]

Join ornithologist Dr. David L. Pearson on a trip to thePinal Mountains south of Globe away from the heat ofthe valley and into the higher elevations of the TontoNational Forest. The beauty of the area is unmatchedand birders should be rewarded with views of nut-hatches, woodpeckers and other high forest birds. Thistrip is limited to 11 people (3 cars). The drive to the topof the mountain is about 11 miles on a good dirt road.

Difficulty: 1-2. Bring Lunch.

Well be leaving at 5 a.m. Call contact for all details ofwhere to meet and any other information.


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Biographies of the Nominees for Officers and Directors of the Sonoran Audubon Society

Karen LaFrance (for Vice-President): Karen has previously served as a board member for two years and then as the Vice-President for the past two years; so this will be her second term. She has been an Audubon member for six years. She has helped insetting up all of the past retreats and facilitates some of the Boards planning sessions. Karen writes grants for SAS and is liaisonto Environmental Fund for Arizona, providing the paperwork and other submissions that keep Sonoran Audubon in the family ofenvironmental organizations which receive matching funds from Federal, State and corporate fund-raising campaigns.

Carol Schooler (for Treasurer): Carol has been a member of Sonoran Audubon Society since its inception. She was introducedto birding by her husband, Rich Schooler, when they married 18 years ago. A life-long Arizona resident, she retired recently after44 years of service within the banking industry. She was treasurer of an employee association while with the bank and was finan-cial secretary of her church for over 25 years. Carol also enjoys travel, reading, fly fishing and quilting.

John Arnett (for Secretary): John volunteered to be our Secretary back in November, 2007. With his credentials, he was ac-cepted by the board. John Arnett was born in Orlando, Florida, and spent many childhood summers in the southern Appalachiansof western North Carolina. It was in these mountains that he became interested in birdingaround the age of 9. John has BS and MS degrees in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Florida and he does, in fact, bleedorange and blue. He has worked on bird and many other wildlife-related research projects in Florida, Georgia, Arizona, Brazil,and Chile. He is currently working as a wildlife biologist for Luke Air Force Base where his primary task is to inventory andmonitor the natural resources of the Barry M. Goldwater Range.

Diana Barnum (for Director at Large): Diana has been a member of the Sonoran Audubon Society for about two years as wellas an attendee at Birders Anonymous. She is a novice birder, but is extremely enthusiastic about birding and conservation. Shehas gone on several birding trips with both groups. Diana is a native Californian who spent her entire working career as a librarianin Salinas, California. She lived for five years in Hawaii and moved to Arizona in 1993 where she currently resides in Sun City.She says she has the time and is willing to serve.

Chuck Richards (for Director at Large): This will be Chucks second term as a board member. Chuck is retired after 32 yearswith a steel company in Cleveland in the position of manager of systems and programming. After retiring, both he and his wifejoined Blackbrook Audubon in Ohio in 1996 and quickly became avid birders. Upon moving to Phoenix in 2001, they joined So-noran Audubon and have become increasingly more active. Chuck is a member of the Field Trip Committee, Conservation Com-mittee and Education Committee. Chuck and his wife are also active working on IBAs and as volunteers at the AZGFD WildlifeRehab Center .

Andre Tarby (for Director at Large): This will be Andres second term as a board member. Andre is retired but still keepsdoing the accounting for her husbands business. Shes been birding for over 30 years and joined the Maricopa Audubon Societyin the late 1980s. When the Sonoran Audubon Society formed, she switched to them. She has been the program chairperson andhas assisted in the Tres Rios Nature Festival. She has led field trips and is especially knowledgeable about California Gulch wherethe Five-striped Sparrow and the Buff-collared Nightjar are found. For many years, she has been a volunteer at the Desert Botani-cal Garden where she leads bird walks on Monday mornings.

Ruth Ann Teff (for Director at Large): Annie, as she likes to be called, has been a member of the Sonoran Audubon Society forabout two years. Shes also an attendee of Birders Anonymous. She says she doesnt have a lot of experience, but really enjoysbird watching. Annie also belongs to the Sun City Hiking Club, CCV Hikers, and the Marinette Clay Corner. She moved herefrom Iowa in 1996 and retired from Sunrise Mountain High School Library in March of 2006. She is an energetic and active per-son who now has more time to enjoy the outdoors and get involved in birding and conservation.

George Wall (for Director at Large): This will be Georges third term on the board. George has been an Audubon member for

ten years and "got into birding" after he retired. Hes currently the editor of the Sonoran Audubon Newsletter and loves to write.He is also on the Membership Committee, the Trip Committee, Program Committee and Education Committee. He has worked onseveral IBAs (Agua Fria, Tres Rios and Rio Salado). He is the current Leader of Birders Anonymous. For those of you whodont know, Birders Anonymous is Sonorans sister-birding-organization on the West side. That organization predates Sonoran,and many members have dual membership with Sonoran Audubon Society. Before retiring 12 years ago, he served 30 years in theAir Force and then 12 years as a manager in a computer company.


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Sonoran Audubon Society Election Ballot

The Chapter by-laws require that an election ballot is to be included in the March newsletter. Elections are scheduled inApril. If the member is unable to attend the April meeting send this completed ballot to:

Sonoran Audubon SocietyP. O. Box 8068Glendale AZ, 85312-8068

The following members are nominated to fill a two year term for the respective officer position:

______ Karen LaFranceVice-President ______Carol SchoolerTreasurer ______ John ArnettSecretary

The following members are nominated to fill the five positions for a two year term as a board member at large:

____ Diana Barnum ____ Chuck Richards ____ Andre Tarby ____Ruth Ann Teff ____George Wall

Put a check mark in front of each prospective officer and board member to indicate your approval.

This ballot is in accordance with the Bylaws of the Sonoran Audubon Society and should be made available to as many

members as possible.

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Whats Happening in our Chapter?

C. Field Trips: The Field Trip Committee will bemeeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, to plan tripsthrough the summer.

D. Programs: George Wall reported that there wasa miscommunication between the committee and MoezAli which is the reason he wasnt at the February 13thmeeting. This shouldnt happen again.

E. Nominating Committee: The slate is set unless

there are more nominations to the nominating commit-tee before the election. Nominations, according to thebylaws, cant be made from the floor of the upcominggeneral membership meetings; so, theyll have to begiven directly to one of the committee members. Also,a new nominating committee for next year needs to be

appointed.

Other Items of Discussion:

A. We didnt have insurance to cover the officersand board members in case they were sued. LorettaRichards had previously received quotes on insurance.

After discussion, it was unanimously approved to im-mediately get the insurance quoted.

B. According to Bob McCormick, everything isready to go for the Tres Rios Nature & Earth Festival.-33 people attended the General Membership meetingon March 12th. Mike Quigley presented an informativeprogram on the Tumacacori Highlands Wilderness.

A RARE BIRDBy Dr. Jerry Theis

The Dipper family of birds includes just five mem-bers worldwide, with only one, the American Dipper,found in North America. The Rufous-throated Dip-per, considered a Red Data Book bird due to its rarityand locale has the smallest range, occurring only onthe eastern slope of the Andes Mountains of extreme NW Argentina and SE Bolivia. As with other dip- pers, the Rufous-throated Dipper inhabits tumbling

mountain streams with emergent rocks, often sub-merging to forage at the stream bottom. Its plumageis lead-grey with an orange-chestnut throat and upperbreast. I saw my Rufous-throated Dipper on the RioYala River in the high Andes of Argentina in Novem-ber, 2005, on a Wings excursion. It was oblivious toour excitement as it flew up and down the roaringriver and posed on boulders for our enjoyment.

Rufous-throated Dipperphoto by Rick Taylor

Courtesy of Borderland Tours


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TRES RIOS NATURE & EARTH FESTIVALMarch 15-16, 2008

On Saturday, the weather was ideal for the festival. Sunday was much cooler and a little windy, but the rain held offand the people came. Over 4,000 people passed through the gates. Our booth did very well selling several T-shirtsand books. Here are some pictures that I (George Wall) took.

Eleanor Campbell & Diana Barnum Frank Insana

Bob McCormick leading a bird walk Northern Rough-winged Swallows

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TRES RIOS NATURE & EARTH FESTIVAL

There were a lot of happenings both daysfishing, canoeing, bird walks, live birds and reptiles, entertainment on stageand much more. Most importantly, there was a dedication of an Important Bird Areathe Gila and Salt Riparian Ecosys-tem that was attended by several dignitaries including the people shown below.

Tom HildebrandtPresident Tice SuppleeDirector of Bird Bob McCormick, President

Arizona Riparian Council Conservation, Audubon Arizona Sonoran Audubon Society

Entertainment with the Back Porch Band Lots of fun for the kids with fishing

This was a great festival and a lot of people helped at our booth and also being a docent on the birds walks. Here is thelist in no special orderDiana Barnum, Eleanor Campbell, George Wall, Chuck Kangas, Tom Lazzelle, Frank Insana,Bob McCormick, Carol Hirsch, Karen Kaiser, Karen LaFrance, Richard Kaiser, Dwayne Fink, Andre Tarby and TiceSupplee. If I missed anyone, I apologize.

Great Egret Turkey Vulture Western Screech Owl


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Boswell and 103rd Ave. in Sun City in King Hall. For

more information contact George Wall at

[email protected]

Estrella Mountain Park

Check out the fantastic bird life at Estrella Park. Be-tween the river habitat and the mesquite bosque on theturf area, you can see well over 150 different species

from (possibly) the rare and endangered willow fly-catcher to the ever present roadrunner, a bold soaringOsprey to a shy Northern Cardinal. Follow the signsto the dirt parking lot on the east side of the turf. Takea bird walk led by the folks at Sonoran Audubon Soci-ety, Bob McCormick or/and Andre Tarby!

April 27, 2008 from 8-10 a.m. For more informationcontact Park Ranger Patricia Armstrong at 623-932-3811.

Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entrance fee.

Desert Botanical Garden

Each Monday morning from now through April, 2008,there will be bird walks from 8 a.m. to approximately10 a.m. Desert Botanical Garden entrance fees of$10.00 ($9.00 seniors) apply unless youre a DBGmember. Membership is $55 a year. See their websiteat www.dbg.orgfor further information.

-FAMILY BIRD WALKS

Members of the Sonoran Audubon Society are con-ducting FREE monthly family-oriented bird walks atTres Rios Wetlands in Phoenix on the 2nd Saturdaymorning of each month. The next walk is scheduled

for Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 8:00 a.m. Join otheroutdoor enthusiasts on an easy hike through the de-sert, around the ponds and into the woods at this beau-tiful site. The walks will start at 8 and continue withthe last one at 11 a.m.

Leaders will loan binoculars and bird guides and willintroduce participants to the fun of birding in an envi-ronment ideal for attracting birds. On top of this,

there will be live raptors furnished by AndreaNesbitt of the Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center.

Meet at the Tres Rios Wetlands Hayfields Site. Theentrance to the site is located on 91st Avenue, one milesouth of Broadway Road in Phoenix past the sewagetreatment plant on the left just prior to the Salt River.Youll see a yellow gate and a sign to the Hayfieldsite. Turn in and go about 1/3 of a mile to the end ofthe dirt road.

Bring your own binoculars if you have them. Formore information contact: Rich Schooler at (623) 930-8904 or e-mail [email protected].

EVENTS IN AND AROUND THE VALLEY

Audubon Arizona

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Nina Mason

Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center is on Saturday,

April 12, 2008, from 9-10 a.m. with program at 9:30 a.m.

It will take place at the southeast corner of Central Ave-

nue and Salt River Bridge.

Because of limited seating and space, this event is byinvitation only. If you plan on attending, pleasecontact Donna Sauer at [email protected] or call602-468-6470.

Also, from 8 a.m. until noon at the northeast corner of the

bridge, there will be family activities as well as live birds

in honor of International Migratory Bird Day. This event

is free and open to the public.

Hassayampa River Preserve

Theres a special program on Saturday, April 12, 2008,from 9-11 a.m.Birding for Kids. Learn the joy of bird-ing with David Kauffman.

There will be an interpretative nature walk on Saturday,April 26, 2008, from 8:30-10 a.m. This is just one of themany programs they have during the month.

Winter hours are in effect. Its open Wednesday-Sundayfrom 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Entrance fees are $5, TNC members$3 and children 12 and under are free. For informationcall 928 684-2772 or e-mail [email protected]

Boyce Thompson Arboretum

There are guided bird walks on Saturdays, April 5th and19th, 2008, from 8:30 a.m.10:30 a.m. and on Sundays,April 13th and 27th, 2008, same times. There are a lot ofother activities all through the month.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum is now in their Winterschedule. Admission of $7.50 for adults, $3 ages 5-12includes guided bird walks. . For driving directions orother details, call 520-689-2811 or visit their internetwebsite at www.btarboretum.org

Birders Anonymous

Birders Anonymous, a group of birdwatchers, has theirmonthly meeting on Friday, April 18, 2008, from 10 11:30 a.m. At this months meeting, George and MariaWall will be giving a PowerPoint program on their trip toFlorida in January. This included the J.N. Ding DarlingNational Wildlife Refuge, Florida Everglades and a Cy-press Slough.

They meet on the third Friday of each month all year

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SAS Web Site: www.sonoranaudubon.org

Arizona Audubon Web Site: www.az.audubon.org

Desert Rivers Audubon Web Site:

www.desertriversaudubon.org

Maricopa Audubon Web Site:

www.maricopaaudubon.org

Join the National Audubon Society

New adult or family membership: $20.00

Seniors and students: $15.00

Renewal fee for seniors and students: $15.00

These fees cover membership in the National Audubon

Society and a subscription to Audubon magazine. An

application form for National membership may be ob-

tained from the chapter at the regular meeting or bycontacting .

Each year all National members in the Sonoran Audu-

bon chapter area receive the SeptemberGambels Tales

that describes major chapter activities for the year. All

monthly issues ofGambels Tales may be obtained free

from the chapter website

or by mail for $10.00 per year. If you wish to get the

newsletter by mail or to be notified when a new issue is

placed on the website, please contact chuck-

[email protected] or by mail to: Sonoran Audu-

bon Society, P O Box 8068, Glendale, AZ 85312-

8068. For Information or questions call 623-939-6181.

Sonoran Audubon Society Officers, Board Members

and Committee Contacts:

Officers

President: Robert McCormick 602-237-3951

[email protected]

Vice President: Karen LaFrance 602-788-9646

[email protected]: Loretta Richards 623-594-6554

[email protected]

Secretary: John Arnett 623-695-0953

[email protected]

Board Members Directors at Large

Eleanor Campbell 623-977-7639 [email protected]

Suzanne Cash 602-942-0727 [email protected]

Chuck Richards 623-594-6554 [email protected]

Rich Schooler 623-930-8904 [email protected]

Andre Tarby 480-948-1074 [email protected]

George Wall 623-875-7057 [email protected] Yellan 602-942-7791

[email protected]

Committees

Programs: Eleanor Campbell, Bob McCormick and George

WallSee phone numbers and email addresses above.

Education: Eleanor Campbell 623-977-7639

[email protected] Rich Schooler 623-930-8904

[email protected]

Field Trips: Donna Smith [email protected]

Finance, Treasurer: Loretta Richards 623-594-6554

[email protected]

Hospitality: Andre Tarby 480-948-1074 [email protected]

Publicity: Tim Cullison: [email protected]

Membership: Charles Kangas 623-931-6677

[email protected]

Newsletter: George Wall 623-875-7057 [email protected]

Conservation: Tina [email protected]


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Calendar of Monthly Meetings

Location: Auditorium, Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown Street

(one block south of Peoria Ave. & 59th Ave. intersection) Time: 6:30 p.m. for socializing and

7 p.m. for the start of the meeting and program

April 9, 2008Rich Ockenfels: South African Adventure

May 7, 2008Rob Smith: Global Warming

Other Dates of Interest: April 2, 2008, 6:45 p.m. Board Meeting at Glendale Library in the small meeting room all SAS

members welcome.

Sonoran Audubon SocietyP.O. Box 8068

Glendale, AZ 85312-8068

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