
- 6 —- I.A.S. Newsletter, August 1967 
I, A. S. SEEKS EXSCUTIVE S=CRETARY 
Because of the growing membership of the Illinois Audubon Society, plus 
the development of its many programs, the Board of Directors is consider- 
ing the services of a person who could devote part of his time as an 
Executive Secretery. Location in the Chicagoland area is essential so 
that it would be convenient to attend monthly Board meetings, Salary 
about $2500 annually, plus expense reimbursement of expenses for nominal 
travel that may be required in the State. If you are interested, or if 
you know of someone who may be, please contact Elton Fawks, Route l, 
Box 112, East Moline 61244, or Joseph Galbreath, 9405 Richfield Rd., 
East St. Louis, or Charles Lappen, 424 Green Bay Rd., Highland Park 60035. 

DATES SET FOR FUTURE CAMPOUTS 
The Board of Directors has ckayed the following dates and sites for future 
campouts: In 1968, the fall campout will be held at Kankakee State Park on 
Sept. 21-22 with the Kankakee Audubon Club as the Host, 
! In 1969, the fall campout will be held at the attractive East Bay Camp 
at Lake Blocmington with the Cardinal Audubon Club as our hosts, The dates 
are Sept. 20-21, 1969. ~ 
| A WHISTLER AND HiR BIRD SONGS 
We were delighted to be entertained by Mrs. Pauline Esdale of 1112 S, 
Bit | | Mason Ave., Chicago, at the Niles Annual Meeting. Mrs. Esdale once served as 
Hi an IAS Director and is at present Circulation Manager for Garden Glories 
| published by the Garden Clubs of Illinois. She has performed before many civic, 
| garden, and bird clubs in the Chicago area. Her imitations of bird songs are 
| generally considered among the best in the midwest. Mrs. Esdale has on 
) occasion entertained IAS audiences at Wildlife Film programs at the Field Museum, 
| | . -RM 
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| PRAIRIE GROUSE TECHNICAL COUNCIL TO M&ET AT EFFINGHAM 
| Ramada Inn at Effingham, I11. will be the site of the Prairie Grouse 
! Technical Council meeting on Sept. 12, 13, 14, 1967. Visitors are welcome at 
gene the meeting. A field trip to the PG booming and nesting grounds will be held 
on the third day. The meeting in Minnesota drew 105 persons, 
| | I.A.S. BULLETIN SCORES 
Word from a number of IAS members indicates that the revamped BULLETIN 
nas been very favorably received, xditors Bennett and Huhta are off to a grand 
start. Write and let them know that they are doing a great job, 

