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Number 114 June, 1960 
The Annual Meeting 
By HELEN MCMILLEN 
FOR THE FIRST TIME in its history the Evanston Bird Club was the host to 
the Illinois Audubon Society Annual Meeting on May 21. Coffee and dough- 
nuts were served in the First Methodist Church parlor while registration 
was in progress. President Paul Downing opened the meeting at 10:50 a.m.; 
introduction of the Board Members constituted the opening session. 
Vice President Raymond Mostek, chairman of conservation, told briefly 
some history of the I. A. S., which was formed at the Grace Church in Oak 
Park in 1897. Miss Betty Groth, vice chairman of the conservation commit- 
tee, emphasized its activity. Mrs. Lester Stelte and Mrs. Jane Tester are 
canvassing local communities regarding spraying and trying to coordinate 
activities to save wildlife. As one of the objectives of the Society is to 
increase bird clubs in the state, Mr. Mostek is spearheading a committee 
with LeRoy Tunstall to organize clubs in various counties; he is pleased to 
report new clubs in McDonough, DeKalb, and Kane Counties. Vice Presi- 
dent Elton Fawks, chairman of extension, spoke briefly on the Bald Eagle 
study now in progress. 
Miss Frances Carter, corresponding secretary, reported that many letters 
had been written in relation to the excessive spraying of insecticides with 
resultant loss of bird life. Treasurer John Helmer commented on dues re- 
ceived under the new schedule for January through April, amounting to 
$1,892.00 as compared with $1,384.00 for the same period a year ago. A 
copy of the June 30, 1959, Annual Report was posted for inspection, with a 
chart showing the trend of revenues and expenses for the years 1953-1959. 
Paul Lobik, Bulletin editor, expressed thanks to all who are sending 
material for the Bulletin. ““Where To Find Birds in Illinois” is still being 
worked on, but printing costs are very high and a suitable media has not 
been decided upon. Mrs. Jane Tester invited the I. A. S. to use the new facili- 
ties of the Rockford Park District recently made available for outdoor 
events. LeRoy Tunstall, chairman of book sales, had a number of books at- 
tractively displayed and did a thriving business during intermissions. Theo- 
dore Greer has charge of the fall camp-outs and he announced the 1960 
event at White Pines State Park for September 17 and 18. “Save the dates,” 
he said. 
The Nominating Committee consisted of John Helmer, chairman, Miss 
Margaret Lehmann, and Paul Lobik. Nine expirations were all re-nominated 
as Directors: Mr. and Mrs. John Bayless, Dr. Beecher, Miss Carter, Mr. 
Downing, Mr. Helmer, Dr. Keck, Mr. Lobik, and Dr. Thompson. Two new 
Directors nominated were William Southern, assistant professor of biology 
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