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EXCERPTS FROM BY-LAWS OF THE ILLINOIS AUDUBON SOCIETY 


From time to time, the NEWSLETTER will print excerpts from the By-laws of the 
Society, so that the growing number of new members will become more acquainted 
with its working methods. 
ARTICIE ONE: It shall be the purpose of the Illinois Audubon Society to promote 
the conservation and wise use of our wildlife, forests, prairies, marshes, water, 
and other natural resources. In this connection, the Society will encourage the 
preservation of habitats necessary for the survival of a varied avifauna. 
This purpose shall be achieved by the accumulation, dissemination, and evaluation 
of related scientific information; extended educational programs directed at the 
public, and at governmental agencies; and by whatever other means the Board of 
Directors may deem necessary. 
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Rachel Carson, author of the book Silent Spring, received the Audubon Medal for 
conservation achievement. The Medal is the highest award conferred by the 
National saudubon Society. 
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PLEASANT EAVES-DROPP ING 
Former I.A.S. Board member Mrs, Albert J. Zimmerman, in a letter to the president 
of the Waukegan Perk Board, J. _R. Kruemelstaedter, said in part, "...the ravine in 
the Bowen Country Club which was recently acquired by ‘Jaukegan as a city park is 
one of the best places in the Chicago Metropolitan area to study warblers, thrushes 
and other migrating song birds." 
She added, "...found steps and railings in good repair and delighted to find no 
attempt was made to "clean up" brush and clear up the hillsides...hope no ill- 
considered "improvements" will destroy a unique bird area...and suggest adopting 
the name "Warbler Glen® to emphasize in the public mind the special values of the 
ravine." 
PUBLIC SUPPORT NEEDED FOR WILDERNESS BIEL, H.R. 9070, 
AND FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND BILL, H.R. S16 
Introduced by Rep. John Seylor (R., Pa.), the Wilderness Bill is a compromise 
measure which climinates some of the objections which have blocked consideration of 
wilderness legislation in the House. "It looks good to us," says Howard Zahniser, 
executive director of the wilderness Society. The Fund Bill is aimed to support a 
broad outdoor recreation progrem, and the Wilderness Socicty is urging the public to 
request Congressmen to support both measures, 
pO YOU LIVE IN THE HIGHLAND PARK AREA? 
Paul Dowing, Honorary Director and past president of the I.a.S., would like to 
organize an Audubon Club in Highland Park. If you would like information about 
organization or membership, contact Paul Downing, 459 Roger Williams Ave., 
Highland Park. Phone ID 2-0566 (Home ID 2-6410). 
A RARE BIRD IN THE UNITED STATES 
Three Everglade Kiteswere sighted in one day last March on the Loxahatchee 
National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. Some believe this species may be the rarest 
bird in the United States. 

