ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP YET? 
At the December 2 and January 27 meetings, the 
Directors emphasized plans and objectives for 
1982. The Conservation Committee will concen- 
trate on rare and endangered species. Actions 
will include compiling available species lists, 
criteria for listing, develop site records and 
develop a list of "experts" involved in R and E 
plant work. The committee has been asked to 
develop a more detailed plan of action to be 
presented at the March meeting. 
1982 membership renewals are now due! The 
address label shows the year through which your 
membership is paid, although very recently paid 
memberships may not be shown. CONPS cannot 
function effectively without the support of its 
membership, so we hope that you will take a few 
minutes now to renew your support. Please use 
the dues form and envelope included with the 
last newsletter. u . . 
-Myrna Stemkamo 
The Education Committee intends to start a 
second audiovisual, show for use in secondary 
schools. The Committee also intends to develop 
catalog and file systems for the Society's slide 
collection. 
The Field Trip Committee has already completed 
the scheduling and much of the planning for 1982 
trips. You will find these discussed at length 
elsewhere in this newsletter. 
The Governmental Affairs Comftlttee's primary 
responsibility is to monitor proposed and 
pending legislation that might affect the So- 
ciety's interests and to recoirmend actions to 
the Board. Present emphasis is on the Endan- 
gered Species Act which comes up for renewal in 
1982. There are strong forces that seek to 
weaken the act. The Directors endorsed the 
statement prepared by Faith Campbell of the 
National Resources Defense Council in support of 
a continuing strong Endangered Species Act- 
FORT COLLINS CHAPTER MEETING 
April 1, 7:30 pm. Overland Trail Room, Fort 
Collins Museum, 200 Mathews, Fort Collins. 
For our next chapter meeting. Dr. Edward F. 
Redente will be our guest speaker. He is pres- 
ently the principal investigator of an inter- 
disciplinary project evaluating the rehabilita- 
tion potential and practices for Colorado oil 
shale lands. 
He plans to give a talk on the impact of oil 
shale development in Western Colorado and ex- 
plain some of the current studies utilizing 
native plants for re vegetation. 
This presentation should be both informative and 
necessary for anyone concerned with native 
plants. 
-Bob Bowi.Ku.fi 
The Membership Committee reported 206 paid-up 
members on December 2, The Committee will 
continue to keep the membership records and 
prepare up-to-date membership lists. 
The Editorial Committee will prepare four 
newsletters in 1982, one for each quarter. The 
quality and interest will depend on the quality 
and interest of contributions received. Each of 
you is Invited purged! ) to contribute! 
The Horticulture and Rehabilitation Committee 
received a special assignment. It will col- 
laborate with the Field Trip Committee to plan 
and conduct a trip to learn more about the 
availability and use of native plants around the 
home. 
The Publicity Coronittee escaped receiving any 
special assignments so far. Let them take 
warning! That situation will change! 
In other actions the Board selected and ap- 
proved Gayle Weinstein to chair the Horticul- 
ture and Rehabilitation Committee. We are 
fortunate to find someone having Gayle's back- 
ground and abilities to fill that position, 
— Lloyd Hayes 
NATIVE PLANT WORKSHOP 
A workshop on growing and propagating native 
plants will be held in Grand Junction on March 
6. The workshop is being organized by Charles 
Weddle of the Weddle PTant Laboratory and 
Cortland Swift, Tri -River Extension Horticul- 
turist. Speakers will include several 
nurserymen with extensive experience in raising 
native shrubs and herbs. Please write or call 
Susan Martineau, 442^ A Sattdia, Grand Junction 
CO 81503, for details. 
BARR LAKE STATE PARK 
ROXBORQUGH STATE PARK 
Share your interest and knowledge in nature by 
joining the volunteer training program for Barr 
Lake and Roxborough State Parks. The training 
sessions will prepare you to lead and assist 
with outdoor 1 earing activities at either or 
both parks. This volunteer program is sponsored 
jointly by the Non-game Section of Colorado 
Division of Wildlife and Colorado Parks and 
Outdoor Recreation, 
For applications and further information call 
Carol Jones at 693-3216, or Roxborough Park at 
797-3986, or Barr Lake at 659-6005, 
