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A Tribute to Our Former Treasurer 
By Paul E. Downing, Past President 
When Mr. and Mrs. John Helmer decided to move to Encinitas, California, fol- 
lowing his retirement last fall, their many friends in the Chicago area felt a 
keen sense of loss. We, the members and Directors of the [Illinois Audubon 
Society, have special reasons to regret that Mr. Helmer has left his post as 
Treasurer of the Society, an office he has held with distinction for thirteen 
years. 
At the December 1952 meeting of the Board of Directors, I had the honor 
of nominating Mr. Helmer to be treasurer, an action I have never regretted. 
His dedication to the duties of his office has been of great benefit to the I. A. S., 
and his knowledge of investment procedures has been most valuable to the 
management of our investment account. His foresight has added many dollars 
to our income through the years. 
During his service with three presidents of the I. A. S., John Helmer was 
always free with his counsel and often was able to point the way to the solu- 
tion of perplexing problems. When called upon, he was willing to assume tasks 
in no way connected with his position as treasurer, and in fact, he frequently 
volunteered for such jobs. 
To you, John and Dorothy, I say: ‘‘Happy birding! The best wishes of a 
host of friends go with you.” 
459 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park, Ill. 
Editor’s Note: Echoing the sentiments of Past President Paul Downing, the Board of Directors voted 
unanimously that John. Helmer be named an Honorary Director of the Illinois Audubon Society. His 
name has been added accordingly to the list of Honorary Officers and Directors printed on the 
inside back cover of each issue of The Audubon Bulletin. 
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