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P. A. D. Hollora, UK 
Dr. H. Kumerloeve, West Geraany 
Prof. H. Mendelssohn, Israel 
Dr. G. Thome, Lebanon 
W. H. N. Wilkinson, UK 
Mrs. N. Yazgan, Turkey 
Council Members 
J. S. M, Albrecht - Sales Officer 
S. M. Andrews - Publicity Officer 
C. G. R, Bowden 
D. J. Brooks - Sandgrouse Editor 
Major D. J. R. Counsell - Treasurer 
M . I . Eva ns 
D. J. Fisher - Bulletin Editor 
M. C. Jennings 
R. P. Martins - Turkish Bird Report Editor 
W. E. Oddie 
D. Parr - Sandgrouse Senior Editor 
Dr. M. R. W. Rands - Chairman 
G. R. Welch - Library and Secretary 
Mrs. B. J. Welch - Secretary and Library 
Thanks to Effie Warr 
After five years in office, the 10th AGM saw the retirement by 
rotation of Effie Warr from the post of Secretary. Effie will be a 
hard act to follow. Her efficiency as a Secretary is evident in the 
paperwork she leaves behind - up-to-date and with friendly, helpful 
notes attached to anything which might require an explanation. Her 
attention to detail should be familiar to those who have attended 
AGMs - events largely organised and run by Effie with unobtrusive 
but invaluable support from her husband, John. Who else would 
ensure that entrance tickets were available at reception for those 
members who usually attended but who had not got round to writing 
this year? Who else, in the days of regular attendance by the 
chain-smoking Stanley Cramp, would remember to ensure that the room 
booked for a Council meeting allowed smoking? Who else would think 
to bring squash and buns to Council meetings for those members who 
had not had time to eat tea? 
Effie was meticulous as Secretary, but what has set her apart has 
been her caring attitude to every single member of OSME. If a 
membership lapses or a member dies Effie feels she has lost a 
friend. If the Bulletin is delayed or a sales item temporarily out 
of stock Effie feels personally responsible and does her utmost to 
speed Lhings along. 
Effie has done a tremendous amount for OSME, much of it over and 
above the call of duty, for which she deserves the heartfelt thanks 
of ail of us. Between the two of us we hope we shall be able to 
continue half of Effie's role as Secretary, but we are delighted 
