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land saving. She pointed out the need to be selective in our choice of lands 
to be saved. Mrs. Darlene Fiske, Vice-President of Extensions, explained 
the need for workers on all committees to implement ideas for growth 
and effectiveness. She urges all members and affiliates to make themselves 
known to the Directors who in turn will help with any problems the local 
club might have. Charles Lappen, Vice-President of Finance, noted in his 
report the need to raise I.A.S. dues, as the present amount just covers 
The Bulletin and Newsletter printing. He also stressed the importance 
of bequests and wills. 
Paul Schulze, Membership Chairman and Treasurer, noted the mem- 
bership of I. A.S. was increased by 360 this year. McHenry Chapter has 
been the big factor in our growth by adding 58 members. Irving E. Meyer- 
hoff of Highland Park has become our first Patron. with a contribution 
of $1000. The two new affiliates are the Algonquin Garden Club and the 
Tilinois Chapter of Wildflower Preservation Society. Seven persons became 
Life Members. The recent mailing, asking all members to approach persons 
that might join the I. A. S., has produced 90 new members. Total member- 
ship to date is 1448. He reported that our financial condition has improved 
in the twelve months ending April 30th. Our expenses have also increased, 
as we have become more active. 
Jane Tesier, Chairman of the I.A.S. Clean Streams Committee, and 
representing the League of Women Voters in water problems in Illinois 
and Wisconsin, gave examples of how the Press can be an important 
factor in presenting the problem to the public. She gave a report on 
“Water Pollution and Water Problems,” a four-state conference she at- 
tended. Mrs. Arthur Jens submitted her written report on pesticides, stating 
that the film, “The Silent Spring of Rachel Carson,” had been shown on 
the average of twice a month since its purchase in 1965 by the Society. 
About 2300 reprints of the article, “Pesticides and Ecology,” have been 
distributed. Terrence Ingram, Chairman of the Hawk and Owl Protection 
Committee, announced that leaflets were sent to local game wardens, state 
parks, and museums, alerting them to the benefits of our Birds of Prey. 
Over 1100 leaflets, “Let’s Save the Birds of Prey in Illinois,’ were dis- 
tributed throughout the state. Joseph Galbreath, Chairman of the Prairie 
Chicken Committee, stated that he feels we are past the danger point and 
we can see the results of the efforts to save the Prairie Chicken in Illinois. 
We are in the act of acquiring more acreage. The Prairie Chicken Founda- 
tion of Illinois is seeking $500,000 to purchase more sanctuary land. Dona- 
tions should be sent to Paul Parmalee, P.C.F.I. Treasurer, Illinois State 
Museum, Springfield, Illinois. 
Mrs. Darlene Fiske gave the report of the Nominating Committee. 
Members elected by acclamation to the Board of Directors for a three year 
term are: Fred Brechlin, Mrs. Arthur Jens, Miss Helen Wilson, Paul Lobik, 
Mrs. Robert Webster, Adolph Cabor, Mrs. Vera Shaw, Mrs. Vern Carlson, 
Mrs. Jane Kumb and Lewis Cooper. Mrs. Anne Hecht was elected to fill 
an unexpired term for one year. Mr. Mostek announced that Special Assign- 
ment Workers include: Lewis and Clark Park Committee, Clarence Sparks; 
Publicity and Special Assignment, R. M. Barron; Delegate to National 
Audubon Society Convention, Dr. Wallace Kirkland; Editorial Committee 
on Special Assignment (making index for Bulletin), Harlan Walley; Christ- 
mas Census Tabulators, Mrs. Ross Norton and Mrs. Harry Spitzer; Nesting 
