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Other Reports: Harry Bierma; The boat trip was sold out, resulting in a $300 profit . . . has been attending many meetings on 
water problems. Alice Palmer; needs the support of all members in contacting legislators which she has been doing on a 
regular and consistent basis. Joe Galbreath; There has been a 300% increase in the number of Prairie Chickens since the 
inception of the Prairie Chicken Foundation which is now being turned over to Nature Conservancy. A beautiful painting of 
prairie chickens by Richard Sloan will be given for a contribution of $30 or more. Send to R. Bullard, 128 E. Pine, Olney, III. 
62450. Peter Petersen, reported on the Fall Campout, Sept. 18 and 19 will be at Savanna. Meeting and banquet at Methodist 
Church. Camping facilities at nearby Palisades Park. Alice Palmer, Chairman of the Nominating Committee presented the 
following slate of Directors to serve 3 years: Alvalene Barron, Elton Fawks, Joseph Galbreath, Betty Groth, Henry Hartshorn, 
Paul Lobik. Alice Palmer, Peter Petersen, Richard Wilson, Sarah Vasse. Other nominations were made from the floor. It was 
stated that Richard Wilson wished his name to be withdrawn. The above slate was elected, as was James Fralish of Carbondale. 
The general meeting resumed at 2 p.m. and followed the program as outlined. Dr. George V. Bulger of the McGraw 
Wildlife Foundation described its program of mallard propagation ... Charles A. Westcott, Director of the Crabtree Nature 
Center stated it was planned to be opened in the fall of 1971 and showed slides of the progress there .. . Edward Bosak, U.S. 
Game Management agent said he should be contacted at 325 W. Adams, Springfield 62704 for any assistance on game law 
violations... Robert W. Layler, Jr. told how/an organized citizens group, the Defender of the Fox River, Inc., fought the 
battle to save the Fox River scenic beauty from being destroyed. 
At the banquet Saturday evening, Betty Groth presented the Dr. Strong Memorial Award to Daniel Malkovich, 
publisher of the Outdoor Illinois and former acting Director of the Illinois Department of Conservation. He was credited with 
stepping up the acquisition of public lands in the state. Raymond Mostek offered a resolution that a future sanctuary be 
named the Joseph W. Galbreath Sanctuary because of his efforts on behalf of the Prairie Chicken Foundation. It was passed 
unanimously. A framed copy of the resolution was to be given to Mr. Galbreath. 
Theodore Kavadas, executive assistant to the Director of Conservation spoke of that Department's concern and 
activities in conservation matters. 
Don Cooper presented his thrilling scenic film, ‘“The Canadian West’. 
The meeting was adjourned with the president expressing his appreciation to all for their part in the program and 
particulary to the members of the Kane County Chapter. 
Alvalene Barron 
MEET YOUR NEW DIRECTORS 
This summer there will be four new faces at the Director’s meeting. Two are from the Chicago area, and the other two 
from downstate. The Board welcomes: 
Alvalene Barron (Mrs. R. M.) who grew up in Fort Worth, Texas and attended Texas Christian University. After her 
marriage, she and her husband (who served as press secretary to the IAS for five years), lived in Wisconsin where Alvalene 
worked for the U.S. Forest Service and the Veterans Administration. Her great hobby is photography, and Alvalene has given 
illustrated travel talks on the five continents she has visited; this fall she hopes to add a fifth — Australia. Since retirement the 
Barrons have lived in Chicago where she worked as a program director for the YMCA. Alvalene is a Life Member and has 
served as a volunteer in the IAS office. 
Jim Fralish is an assistant professor in the Department of Forestry at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He 
came to southern Illinois in September of 1969 after receiving his Ph.D. in plant ecology at the University of Wisconsin. Just 
recently, he was awarded a federal grant to study the effect of temperature on black walnut trees. This summer, Jim is 
teaching a tropical ecology course to students studying at the university in British Hondouras. He is active in several 
organizations which are concerned with the environmental crisis. He and his wife, Kathie, were among those who formed the 
Southern Illinois Chapter, of which he is now president. They are reporters for the ‘Zero Population Growth National 
Reporter’, and Jim is on the Board of Directors of the Carbondale Foundation for a Better Environment. 



