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out to do. Along the way, I have 
been assisted by scores of dedicated 
persons. Working together, we have 
helped to bring some sanity to the 
environmental scene. It has not 
been enough: Pollution, Pesticides, 
and the Pentagon have seen to that. 
Now we face the Environmental 
Decade when this generation will 
decide if there will be life on Earth 
after the year 2000. I can think of 
no better words to conclude than 
to quote that great conservation 
Congressman, John Saylor of Penn- 
sylvania, who said: 
“You must express your concern 
for the environment at every oppor- 
tunity. I know what I am asking is 
for you to become involved in one 
more task, one more drain on your 
time, perhaps one more night a 
week, to convince fellow citizens 
that the total environment is the 
real concern. Such groups... are 
fighting time, lack of funds, official 
lethargy, and rapacious profit-se¢ 
ers day in and day out . Jam 
people like you who have the « 
perience and talent to provide { 
leadership that is needed in {¢ 
coming years. 
“If you are inclined to think tl} 
these things that I suggest are ¢ 
demanding, you might remem| 
what Maurice Chevalier said wh 
someone asked him how it felt 
be 75 years old. He replied, ‘Whe: 
contemplate the alternative, it fe 
wonderful.’ When being asked 
become concerned about improvi 
the environment, just contempl: 
the alternative.” 
We are facing ecological disast 
We heard the message on Ear 
Day, April 22, 1970. If you did r 
hear the message, I suggest y 
read those two paragraphs on 
again. I bid you farewell. 
—615 Rochdale Circ 
Lombard, II]. 6014 
A STATEMENT BY THE SOCIETY’S NEW PRESIDENT: 
CHARLES LAPPEN of HIGHLAND PARK 
“On behalf of all of us who are newly-elected officers and direc- 
tors, and of those who are currently on the Board, we want to 
acknowledge the inspired and dedicated efforts of all who in so 
many ways have enabled our Society to grow in numbers and 
effectiveness. Special recognition, too, must be given to those 
members who have responded whatever the call. 
“The Board, at its first meeting, made some decisions includ- 
ing: a determination to extend our vital chapter program; to in- 
crease the personal contact of Board members by meeting in 
various points in the state; to aim for the earliest employment 
of an executive secretary, and of course, to continue with all of 
our ability to meet the assaults on our environment. 
“Our Society has traveled a long road since its founding in 
1897. It has helped to preserve the beautiful naturalness of our 
world along the way. To continue to do so is our resolve.” 
ae ae ee ae ee ee ee ee Re ee eeses—s—sSS 
