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ning the weekly program, providing personnel for lectures and field 
trips, scheduling transportation, and otherwise supervising the program. 
The present cost for each student of $40.00 per session is paid directly 
to the university workshop selected, not later than March. 
Who Can Sponsor Students? 
In 1963, the Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs led the field of spon- 
sors at the workshops with 28%, or 101 students. Second with 25%, or 
91 students, were the Garden Clubs of Illinois. Thus we see that 
Women’s Clubs sponsored 53% of the 362 students at the workshops. 
Other sponsors included Soil and Water Conservation Districts with 
33 students. Self-sponsored were 29 students; Illinois Federation of 
Sportsmen’s Clubs, 27 students; Izaak Walton League of Illinois, 17 
students; Future Farmers of America, 14 students. Audubon Clubs 
sponsored only 3 students. Miscellaneous groups sponsoring students 
included civic clubs, such as Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, American Legion, 
banks, credit associations, service companies, dental associations, parent- 
teachers associations, Daughters of the American Revolution, and farm 
bureaus. 
There is much room for Audubon groups to improve their record 
as interested conservation sponsors. All Audubon affiliates are invited 
to sponsor at least one student in 1964. 
How Are Students Selected? 
Students are selected on their leadership, merit, scholarship, character, 
and interest in conservation or a career in conservation by each spon- 
soring organization; recommendations originate from the high school 
biology department head or some other school authority. The student 
must be a sophmore, junior, or senior enrolled in high school to be 
elected. 
Course of Study: 
Students in the program receive a broad introduction to the scope, 
problems, and benefits of conservation activities that are constantly 
challenging Illinois citizens. The area of study includes: soil resources, 
water resources, mineral resources and fish and wildlife resources. In 
addition, they receive help and encouragement to seek professional 
training for career employment in the fields of conservation and re- 
source-use management. Workshop personnel provide the most recent 
information available and introduce the students to the over-all concept 
of conservation through the interdependence of resources. 
Instruction is based upon lectures and seminars by competent 
teachers, supplemented with instructional educational films, demonstra- 
tions, field trips, and publications. Natural resources and facilities in 
the locality are used to supplement the existing facilities at each univer- 
sity campus. 
Field Trips and Recreational Activities: 
All sessions include field trips to demonstrate the best practices in soil 
and water conservation, forest management, wildlife management, and 
mining practices, and to show the need for good conservation procedures. 
Recreation includes swimming, canoeing, fishing, water safety, rifle 
and archery practice, hay rides, campfires, talent nights, and dancing. 
Registration: 
Registration forall sessions is on a first come — first served basis. 
Registrations are non-cancelable and non-refundable, but may be trans- 
