
~h - I.A.S. Newsletter August, 1965 
Research to discover the decline of the Bald Eagle and, incidentally, 
many other birds of prey, is being stepped up in the U.S. and 
Canada, You can help by contributing $1 to the Bald Eagle Fund 
(you get a wallet card and a lifetime membership in the American 
Bald Eagle Club). Send money to Mrs. Vera Shaw, Registrar, American 
Bald Eagle Club, Illinois Audubon Society, Rt. 2, Olney, Ill. 62450. 
I,A.S. Sanctuary signs can also be obtained through Mrs, Shaw. Prices 
for these metal signs, 7 3/4 x 10 inches, black letters on yellow panel, 
are: one for $1; five for $4.50; ten for #8,00. Signs are shipped 
postpaid. Make check payable to the Illinois Audubon Society. 
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through efforts of I.A.S. This fine glass, excellent for birding is 
light in weight, has central screw focus, is fully coated, and comes 
with an attractive carrying case. Full price, postpaid, including tax, 
46.50. Order from John Rohleder, 1141 Dell Road, Northbrook, Ill, or 
Paul Downing, 459 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park, Ill. 
Hertel & Reuss 7X35 binoculars are still available at a special price 
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"Prairie Chicken in Illinois" 1s the title of a new set of sixteen 
ax 2 inch color slides available on loan from I,A.S. to interested 
groups, An accompanying written script lists reasons for the decline 
of Prairie Chickens in the state and describes habitat needs for their 
survival. Population trends are depicted. Time for showing is about 
20 minutes. Slides and script sent free, with return postage paid by 
user, Schedule now for one of your programs, Can be obtained by 
writing Mrs, Howard R. Shaw, Rt. 2, Olney, Tll., 62450. 
"Open City", film, can be obtained by writing Gunnar Peterson, GAIN, 
[23 W. Madison Street, Chicago, lil. Also ask for information on GAIN. 
Donors to I.A.S. may specify special uses such as education or sanctuary 
funds under terms of Article Seven, Section 6 of the I.A.0. By-Laws. 
This section reads: 
"The Board may establish other funds to be invested 
and used at its discretion. It may make arrangements 
with prospective donors to use specific bequests, if 
they are in conformity with the objectives of the Society, 
to satisfy the donor's wishes; under such provisions the 
entire or partial principal may be used." 
The Board at its June meeting discussed this matter and requested it 
be given publicity through the Newsletter. 
I.A.S. Help pays off in saving the Trailside Forest Preserve, a part 
of the Winnebago County Forest Preserve. Mrs. Nina Stutzman represented 
the Society during the April 7 Illinois Senate Conservation Committee 
hearing on S.B. 649, The bill was amended to give protection to the 
Trailside Forest Preserve. 
