

New I.A.S. Chapter Organized in Ogle County 
Our newest Chapter is moving with great success through its organizational phase. | 
This group is tentatively called the KYTE CREEK CHAPTER and is centered in Ogle 
county. The first meeting to acquaint local residents with the Chapter proposal 
was held in October in Rochelle. At that time IAS Extension vice-president 
Mrs. Kenneth Fiske spoke to the group outlining the organizational setups of the 
various IAS Chapters and suggesting how this Ogle county group might best proceed. 
Doug Wade, former IAS Director and Newsletter editor presented the evening's 
program of several films. Mr. Norris Groves was the local organizer. 

The KYTE CREEK CHAPTER has held three meetings since October and has even con- 
ducted a Christmas Bird Count as its first project. They already have eighteen 
paid up members, which means of course that all are reaping the benefits of 
membership in the Illinois Audubon Society AND the local Chapter as well. 
Future projects being planned include the establishment of a bluebird trail and 
birdhouse-building sessions. Officers are: President Mr. Norris Groves, 1033 
N. 3rd St; Vice president Everette Cooley, 715 llth st; Treasurer Mrs. Garland 
Grace, 202 S. Main St; and Secretary Mrs. George Laubach, Rt. 1. All are from 
Rochelle. All Ogle county residents are encouraged to join this new Chapter; 
in fact anyone within a reasonable distance is urged to contact any of the above 
officers for further information. Now is the time to work with the group in 
establishing its future direction, projects and goals and assuring its success. 
This will be the Eighth Chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society when its bylaws 
are drawn up and it is formally accepted by the IAS Board. The Board is de- 
lighted with the progress of the KYTE CREEK CHAPTER and has pledged full 
assistance. 
Seyel cee Darlene Fiske 
Gallop Poll Proves People Do Care About Conservation 
The Gallop Poll has conducted an opinion survey for the National 
Wildlife Federation, and come up with the encouraging fact that 
three out of four Americans are actually willing to pay higher 
taxes in order to fight the deterioration of their surroundings. 
The Federation had the poll taken in the face of criticism from 
some Congressmen who have alleged that conservation groups do 
not really represent the majority of public opinion. 

Have you sent in your Volunteer Corps Application form? We can use your 
talents, and your interest in expanding our work. Tel WO 8-7239., 
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The Fall Campout will be held at East Bay Camp in Bloomington, Illinois on 
the third week-end in September. It is always the third week-end. 
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Legislation to establish an Illinois Scenic Roads Board has been introduced 
by State Rep. John Houlihan of Park Forest, Illinois in Springfield. 
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