Pe iomra U) ULECN eb UL EVID: 11 
askaskia Chapter of IAS Now’s A Fact: 
Becomes Ninth in the State 
vere was a felt need for a central conservation voice in the Southern 
inois area of Centralia—Mt. Vernon—Salem—Carlyle—Nashville—an area 
approximately 50,000 people. Centralia is strategically located in the 
nter of five counties: Marion, Jefferson, Clinton, Washington, and Fayette 
cluding the major cities of Mt. Vernon, Salem, Carlyle, and Nashville. The 
age was set; motivation and perseverance were the two needed ingredi- 
ts to get the job done. 
A list of Illinois Audubon members in the area was secured from Treas- 
er Paul Schulze and Darlene Fiske, vice president for extension. These key 
ople were invited to meet for an initial planning session. On April 17, 1969, 
n interested persons met in the sponsor’s home to discuss procedures. Much 
thusiasm was demonstrated for a chapter. Plans in organizing a chapter, 
ovided by Darlene Fiske, were gone over. Temporary officers were elected. 
sic guide lines were formulated. Official appointed were: 
President—Winifred Jones of Salem. 
Vice President, Educational Services—Judith Joy, Centralia. 
Vice President, Membership—Mae Stedelin, Centralia. 
Vice President, Conservation—Percy Mercer, Centralia. 
Vice President, Finance and Treasury—Gail Shook, Centralia. 
Secretary—Helen Shook, Centralia. 
Program Committee Chairman—Margaret Horsman, Salem. 
Activities Committee Chairman—Hank Hartshorn of Kaskaskia College. 
Legislative Committee Chairman—Jackie Raver, Salem. 
Advisor—J. W. Galbreath, Centralia. 
Several executive board sessions and monthly meetings were held 
ring the remainder of 1969. By-laws, fundamentally following the IAS, 
sre written, refined, and adopted. Monthly programs were held the second 
onday of each month. Bird walks and field trips were carried out. The first 
nual Christmas census was participated in by ten members on Dec. 27 
ith 40 species being observed. During the heavy snow and extreme cold, 
er a ton of bird seed was secured and distributed by members under the 
rection of the Conservation Vice-President. In 1970 officers were re-elected 
r the current year. We now have some 33 members, great enthusiasm 
id promise of a good Chapter in this area. We contribute our success to a 
od monthly program arranged by enthusiastic officers and committees. 
—J. W. Galbreath 
NEW BEQUEST RECEIVED 
The Illinois Audubon Society has received a $500 bequest from the 
estate of the late Lillian Hamill who died May 12, 1968. The bequest 
will be added to the Audubon Endowment Fund. This fund has been 
used to help pay general expenses of operating the Society. 
If you would like to leave a bequest in your will to the Illinois 
Audubon Society, please drop IAS a note at 1017 Burlington Ave., 
Downers Grove, 60515. 
