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no Illinois Clean Streams Committee, no Nature Preserves Commission. 
Mr. Mostek pleaded for cooperation on a county level with Audubon 
clubs to establish local conservation council meetings at least twice a 
year, bringing together sportsmen’s groups, garden clubs, etc. He asked 
for more help and participation from I.A.S. members, and said that a 30- 
person Board of Directors is inadequate to meet the challenges: of the 
present. Illinois conservationists should begin a dynamic drive to help 
clean up rivers and streams; to add more recreation land to the state 
and seek additional roadside parks; to rescue Illinois from roadside blight 
and billboard slums which are turning “America, the Beautiful” into “God’s 
Own Junkyard.” Organized societies such as ours must lead the way and 
prod our government to preserve our great natural heritage. 
Paul Lobik, Editor of The Audubon Bulletin, reported his plan to 
compile the book on Bird Finding in Illinois, using the reports collected 
by Elton Fawks. It wili first be necessary to find a guest editor for the 
September Bulletin. Mr. Lobik asked for a volunteer. It was agreed that 
the Newsletter should contain conservation news, affiliated club affairs, 
problems in local areas, etc. The Bulletin should continue to be the Society 
magazine, with articles on bird study, natural history, and original stories 
that have permanent value and will serve as references for future study. 
John Helmer, Treasurer, gave the annual report for the fiscal year. 
Our balance on hand was greater than last year. He announced that the 
sale of binoculars had been successful and that he had some on hand. 
LeRoy Tunstall, Chairman of Book Sales, announced that the mail 
order sales had been exceptionally good. He emphasized that sales tax 
and shipping sharges must be included with orders. 
Ted Greer, Fall Camp-Out Chairman, announced the Vermilion County 
Audubon Society of Danville will be our hosts at Kickapoo State Park, 
September 19 and 20, 1964. Dr. S. Glidden Baldwin, past president of the 
local club, will show his pictures on “Kangaroos and Kiwis” and tell of 
his trip to Australia. The Vermilion Audubon Society received the Dr. 
Alfred Lewy Memorial Book Award in recognition of their tireless efforts 
to save Kickapoo State Park from strip mining. 
Miss Betty Groth, Vice President, Conservation, urged members to 
continue their fight to save natural areas and to keep green open spaces 
in town and country. She suggested the use of common sense in the use 
of pesticides. The Wildnerness Bill is stalled, and she asked that all work 
for its passage. 
Mrs. Arthur Jens, Jr., Chairman of the Pesticides Committee, reported 
that letters objecting to uncontrolled spraying have been written to Federal 
and state legislatures; to Federal and state agencies, and to individuals. 
“Letters to the Editor’ have been published and many town meetings 
have been attended for the purpose of protesting spraying activities. 
Joseph Galbreath, Prairie Chicken Chairman, gave a report on growth 
of the Prairie Chicken Foundation, started just four years ago to save 
Prairie Chickens in Illinois. He stated that the 77-acre Ralph Yeatter 
Sanctuary has been paid for and that the last payment on 20 more acres 
is being made. The Foundation is negotiating for a third tract of land 
in southern Illinois. He invited all to visit the “booming” grounds. 
Paul Schulze, Membership Chairman, stated that as of May 1, 1964, 
our membership consists of 391 active members, 294 contributing members, 
99 sustaining members, 36 life and honorary members, including three 
