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Great Lakes Chapter, Chicago; Vermilion County Audubon Society, Dan- 
ville; and Will County Audubon Society, Joliet. In addition, four persons 
became life members: Miss Lorena Clarke, Chicago; Mrs. Mary Stolte, 
Bay Village, Ohio; Miss Marion Clow, Lake Forest; and Mrs. John F. 
O’Toole, Chicago. 
George Fell spoke on the Nature Preserve Bill, SB-579, which was 
before the Illinois House at this writing. Mr. Fell urged that we as a club 
and as individuals set aside space, marshes, and wetlands for posterity. 
We must stir ourselves to save these natural areas before they are swal- 
lowed by industry, residential areas, and neglect. 
Book Chairman LeRoy Tunstall reported that sales of books had im- 
proved over last year. He reminded us that all books are available from 
him by mail and he is able to secure any book for us. 
In the absence of Betty Groth, Conservation Vice-President, Mr. Mostek 
reminded us of the bills before the Legislature pertaining to pesticides. 
We were urged to set aside lands for recreation purposes. Excerpts were 
read from the “Save-the-Dunes-Newsletter.”’ 
John Helmer, Treasurer, gave the annual report for the fiscal year; 
our bank balance was ahead of last year. Mr. Helmer, who is also in 
charge of the sales of binoculars, announced that he now has a new tele- 
scope for purchase by bird watchers. 
Elton Fawks of the Pesticides Committee spoke on the promiscuous 
use of pesticides and insecticides. He urged us all to educate ourselves 
in their use and misuse, and to support the Pesticides Control Bill now 
before the Legislature. 
LeRoy Tunstall, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, presented 
the following report: Directors nominated for reelection — George Fell, 
John Helmer, Paul Lobik, Mrs. Freda Russell, and Mrs. Alice Webster. 
New Directors proposed — Mrs. Arthur Jens, Dr. Alfred Lipsey, and Harlan 
Walley. There were no nominations from the floor. The motion was made 
by Mr. Tunstall that this slate of officers be accepted. The motion was 
seconded and passed. 
J. W. Galbreath, the Director from East St. Louis who has done so 
much for the re-establishment of the Prairie Chicken in Illinois, gave a 
talk on the “Prairie Boomer.” He told of the near extinction of these birds 
and of their comeback as he showed pictures taken on the booming grounds 
at the new Yeatter Prairie Chicken Sanctuary near Bogota, Illinois. 
There were over 100 in attendance at the afternoon meeting, which 
began at 1:45 in Thorne Deuel Hall. J. W. Galbreath was in charge of the 
meeting and introduced Arnold Kugler of the Illinois Park System, who 
spoke on Illinois State Parks. Mr. Kugler said we needed planned manage- 
ment of parks to cope with the growing population. Camping has increased 
200% in the past few years, and the facilities for camping are not the best. 
He stressed the need or 125,000 additional acres to round out our park 
facilities. There is a great demand for open spaces. 
Mr. Thomas R. Evans, Superintendent of Game Management for 
Illinois, spoke of wildlife problems, refuges, and conservation. He stressed 
using our resources to better advantage by improving habitat and by 
restoring areas to preserve and produce more wildlife. Game management 
serves to provide more outdoor recreation for millions of people. It is 
