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at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, and ornithologist at the Wisconsin 
Audubon Camp; and George B. Fell of Rockford, who is now treasurer of 
the Prairie Chicken Foundation. It was moved by Mr. Schaub and seconded 
by Mr. Bartel that the nominations be accepted as presented by the commit- 
tee. The motion was carried unanimously. These Directors are elected for 
a term of three years. The meeting was adjourned at 12:20 p.m. 
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Mrs. Bertha Huxford opened the afternoon session and introduced Mrs. 
M. G. Ericson, new president of the Evanston Bird Club. She welcomed the 
I. A.S. members and guests. The meeting was then turned over to Miss 
McMillen. Miss Louise Borschelt, order librarian of the Evanston Public 
Library, spoke about cooperation between the local bird clubs and libraries. 
She stressed the importance of clubs making yearly donations and especially 
contributing memorial books. Several books purchased with E.B.C. dona- 
tions to the library were on display. Dr. Thomas Scott, Head, Section of 
Wildlife Research, Illinois State Natural History Survey, said: ‘The trend 
in growth of the human population constitutes the key element in long- 
range planning. Birds, and people for that matter, must eventually come to 
terms with the limitations of their environment.” Alfred Reuss, I. A. S. 
Director and excellent photographer, captivated the group with his colored 
slides of “birds in the hand.” Mr. Harry Smith, honorary vice president here 
from California, told a few incidents of western birding. During the inter- 
mission and coffee break it was learned that there were 114 registrants. 
Dr. Keck presided at the second session. Peter C. Petersen, Jr., new presi- 
dent of the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union and I. A. 8S. Director, outlined briefly 
the aims of the Prairie Chicken Foundation. William Southern described 
the background and development of the University of Michigan Biology 
Station at Douglas Lake, Cheboygan County. 
Reservations for 141 had been made for the banquet. President Downing 
thanked the E.B.C. for their hospitality. Mr. Mostek then presented the 
third annual I. A. S. Conservation Award to Mr. Elton Fawks. The program 
which followed was entitled “A Year With the Birds,” by Theodore Greer 
and Robert Trial, showing slides with sounds synchronized to take us 
through the seasons. 
Sunday, May 22, the field trip was led by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Angle- 
mire, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rulison, and Mr. James Ware, with Stanley 
Hedeen, Charles Easterberg, and Robert Russell assisting. The warblers were 
at their height of migration in this area. The Mourning, Hooded, Prothon- 
otary, and Parula were seen, among others. It was estimated that 75 
birders were present. After lunch a trip for shore birds turned out very 
well since there was a great migration. Thirteen species were seen, includ- 
ing Black-bellied Plovers and a Baird’s Sandpiper. The final species count 
was 1387. Special thanks go to Mrs. Huxford and her committees in the 
Evanston Bird Club for another excellent annual meeting. 
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