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arrange for space in a close-up blind for your group next spring. To reserve a 
date, write to J. W. Galbreath or to John Slachter, Game Biologist, Sumner, Tits 
PLAN YOUR CHRISTMAS BIRD CENSUS NOW 
Local bird clubs should be finalizing their plans for their 1962 Christmas Bird 
Gensus nowe The counts may be taken at any time beginning with December 22 and 
ending Januery 6, 1963, Rules of the National Audubon Society should be followed 
as closely as possible. See the December AUDUBON BULLETIN for more details. In 
the Chicago area, the Chicago Ornithological Society plans to hold their annual 
ecnsus at the Morton Arboretum on Sundsy, December 30, from 9:00am to 4330pm. 
GOLDF INCH INFORMATION WANTED 
Although this request appeared in the Michigan Audubon Newsletter, we may be able 
to help. Be on the look-out for color-banded american Goldfinches. The band 
combinations should be noted carefully: color and number of bands, on which 
leg(s), and their relationship to each other. For example: one yellow over one 
red on right leg; aluminum over one blue on left leg, etc. Include date, place, 
habitat, other birds seen with, cte. Send this informetion to Dr. H. Lewis 
Batts, Jr., Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dr. Batts is making a life 
history and behavior study of the Goldfinch. 
REGIONAL SECRETARIES 
Recently the I.A.S. Board of Directors issued a call for six people to serve as 
Regional Secretaries. They are.to handle corresponéence and help to stimulate mem- 
bership. Four volunteers have responded: Mrs. Darlene Fiske, Route #3, Cold 
Springs Schoolhouse, Woodstock, T1l.; Mrs, Elizabeth Funk Peacock, Route One, 
Lincoln, Illincis; Mr. Harlan Walley, R.F.D.#1, Sheridan, Illinois; Mr, Edward 
Leuben, 7 South Sleight St., Naperville, Illinois. With the Dllincis legislature 
in session next year, we definitely need a volunteer secretary from Southern 
Illinois. If you can serve, please write to our Corresponding Secretary, Miss 
Catherine Schaffer, 1202 i, Roscoe St., Chicago, Illinois. 
BUY BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS 
Visit. the I.A.S. Book Shop on December 9, 1962, when you come to see "Alberta Out- 
doors" at the Chicago Natural History Museum. You will find just the field guides, 
books, binoculers, and records you need for gifts. For mail orders, write to Mr. 
LeRoy Tunstall, 323 E. Wesley ave., Wheaton, Illinois. See the list at the back of 
the September 1962 Audubon Bulletin. 
T.4.$. MEMBERSHIP NETS 
During September 1962, 382 mailings were made to prospective members. 4a third 
notice was sent te 57 delinquent members and two affiliates, resulting in dues pay- 
ments from 19 old members. Twenty new members and 2 new affiliates joined the 
Society during September. From September 1, 1961, through August 31, 1962, 147 new 
members and affiliates joined (107 active members, 32 contributing members, 5 sus- 
taining members and 3 affiliates). As of September 1, 1962, I.A.S. membership is 
as follows: 364 active members; 209 contributing members; 51 sustaining members; 
28 eat oe 29 life and honorary members; total, 681 (a gain of 102 in 12 
months). 
