36 DeTisC ae AS WL aos Oey BULLETIN 
network of strong clubs held together in aims and action by the coordina- 
tion of the state Society. 
A Chapter agrees to adhere to and advance the IAS aims. Its operating 
territory and By-laws must not be in conflict with the IAS or any other 
Chapter. The IAS Extension Director will advise on this. The IAS By-laws 
and suggested Chapter By-laws will be sent any interested group or person. 
ANY LOCAL CLUB MAY ATTAIN CHAPTER STATUS IN THIS WAY 
1. A simple majority of present local club membership votes to become 
a chapter. 
2. A simple majority must be or become IAS members in good standing. 
3. No new local members may be received in the Chapter. 
4. It is expected that the minority retained as “local members” will 
see the advantages of dual membership and become members of the IAS. 
FINANCIAL MECHANICS: 
The IAS Chapter sets its own local dues, adds IAS duces classes to this. 
The chapter treasurer collects all dues and is responsible for sending 
these to the IAS treasurer. This gives an added responsibility to the 
chapter treasurer for keeping dues and address records correct and current, 
but we feel that the chapter is thus given an added freedom, independence 
and a direct control over its own affairs. Action is initiated at the local 
level, where the primary allegiance is usually found. 
ILLINOIS AUDUBON SOCIETY’S RELATIONSHIP 
TO NATIONAL AUDUBON: 
As a state affiliate the IAS enjoys a close relationship to the National 
Audubon Society although it is separately organized, and in fact, was 
founded prior to the National Audubon Society. 
IAS leaders are well known and respected by national officers and workers. 
All NAS information aids are directly channelled to IAS. leaders. Thus, 
the NAS publications, Leader’s Guides, as well as the IAS quarterly 
Bulletin, Newsletter and special directives are all used to keep IAS 
members informed. In this way, IAS chapter members are as well served 
on national issues and better served on the state and local level. 
“CASE HISTORIES” 
We hear again and again of local club problems: how to increase member- 
ship, attract workers, carry on worthwhile projects, stir up interest. Many 
of the Illinois nature clubs are facing real lethargy. Yet we know there 
is a general public interest in Audubon aims. 
Our chapters are all different, each reflecting the character of the area 
it serves. Since the chapter system was established in ’65, twelve have been 
organized and all are “going strong.” During this same period many local 
clubs have sprung up, then languished or died out. How many clubs do 
you know that are enjoying a surge of success? Here are some facts we 
think indicative. You decide. 
CHAPTER #1 — LAKE-COOK: (See Dec. 65 Bulletin): Its establish- 
ment in September ’65 helped the planning of the chapter system. It was 
