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Volume 30, Issue 2 OCTOBER 2005

<<<<OCTOBER 13TH, 6:00 P.M.>>>>

CELEBRATE JAS’s 35TH ANNIVERSARY WITH STAN SENNER,

RON KLATASKE, FINE FOOD FROM THE MERC & GOOD FRIENDS
We hope that many of you will attend the special party and program celebrating Jayhawk Audubon’s 35th
anniversary and National Audubon’s 100th anniversary on Thursday evening, October 13th starting at 6:00
p.m. in the Douglas County Senior Center at the northwest corner of 8th and Vermont streets.

In particular we hope that all of the early members of the chapter will make a special effort to be there so
that we can recognize your contribution to our success. We also look forward to seeing many of the current
and past officers, board members, and committee chairs. What a great opportunity this will be to renew old
friendships and associations!

As part of the evening’s attractions we’ll be treated to a fabulous dinner featuring locally raised chicken
and local produce – all prepared by the talented chefs from the COMMUNITY MERCANTILE. There will be both
meat and vegetarian options for the dinner.

The VEGETARIAN OPTION includes: Fresh Field Greens tossed with Cider Vinaigrette, Petite Fall Squash
Stuffed with Wild and Basmati Pilaf, Roasted Fall Vegetables, Apple Pie and Homemade Ice Cream, and
Coffee or Tea. The MEAT SELECTION substitutes Stuffed Chicken Breast for the Squash. The cost for the
dinner is just $5 per person; however, we need to have your reservation no later than October 5th.
Please send in the form on page 2 or call Cynthia Shaw for more information at 785-842-0475.

RON KLATASKE, current Director of Audubon of

Kansas, will provide a brief history of JAS’s founding
in 1970, when he was Regional Vice-President and IN THIS ISSUE:
helped establish the Jayhawk Audubon Society. 35th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
RESERVATION.: P. 2
To round out this extraordinary evening’s events,
STAN SENNER, Executive Director of Audubon
HOME ENERGY FAIR: P.3
Alaska, will bring his unique insights to the promises
and challenges of his state in his talk: “ALASKA –
FOREVER WILD.” Stan received a master’s degree in BIRDSEED SALE: Insert
(Continued on page 2)
GO BIRDING!!: Insert
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35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

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biology from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks,

Cougar Network Publishes
"Wild Cat News"
The Cougar Network is North America’s foremost
non-profit organization researching cougar presence
east of their established range. Their primary activi-
ties include: (1) conducting research regarding po-
tential cougar habitat and cougar-human interac-
tions, and (2) keeping a database of cougar presence
as confirmed by their team of Certified Wildlife
Biologists). The Cougar Network promotes relation-
ships among universities, conservation agencies,
independent researchers and the public regarding
cougar issues, and is widely regarded as the most
reliable NGO studying cougars east of their range.
The Cougar Network is seeking members to build
their organization. A benefit of membership is a
subscription to their tri-annual newsletter, "Wild Cat
News." This beautifully illustrated publication with
in-depth articles about North America's wild cats is
a must read for anyone interested in wild cat biology
and conservation. Go to their website (http://
www.cougarnet.org) to see the June 2005 inaugural
issue focusing primarily on Cougars in the Midwest
and Jaguars in Arizona. Future issues will feature
bobcat, lynx, and ocelot research, as well as updates
on cougar status and management.
and has published more than 25 technical papers on
the migration, ecology and conservation of birds.
He brings a unique combination of skills and inter-
ests in birds, conservation, and natural resource pol-
icy to his work as executive director of Audubon
Alaska. His recent work includes collaborating on
a major synthesis of information on ecological and
commercial resources in western Arctic Alaska.
Audubon’s program in Alaska emphasizes the con-
servation of internationally significant populations
of birds and other wildlife, including the many
shorebirds that migrate to California each winter.
We hope to repeat the wonderful work that was
done by the 25th anniversary planning committee,
coordinated by Rita Haugh. Galen Pittman wrote a
thorough history of JAS’s first 25 years. We’re
working on the next 10 years to bring the story up
to date. Each person attending the dinner will be
given a booklet describing the highlights of our ef-
forts through the years.
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RESERVATION FORM MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 5TH.

Please make checks payable to Jayhawk Audubon Society. Send to:
JAS RESERVATIONS, PO BOX 3741, LAWRENCE, KS 66046-3741.

Name__________________________________________ Phone__________________

Address_______________________________________ Email__________________

_________Number of dinners with meat @ $5.00 per person = ____________

_________Number of vegetarian dinners @ $5.00 per person = ___________

Total Enclosed = ___________
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October 9th JAS officers & Board Members

Home Energy Conservation Fair President Jennifer Delisle
Vice President Dayna Carleton
Recording Joyce Wolf
10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Douglas County Fairgrounds Secretary
Bldg 21. www.LawrenceRecycles.org or 832-3030. Corresponding Susan Iversen
Secretary
Treasurer Jennifer Delisle
Sustainable Homes Tour buses leave the Fairgrounds at
Member Chapter Chuck & Ruth Herman
2:00 p.m. to visit Douglas County sustainable homes. Change Report
Membership Dayna Carleton
Promotion
Newsletter Susan Iversen
Editor
Conservation Vacant
Program Pamela Chaffee
Education Rex Powell
Field Trip Vacant
Publicity Vacant

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Electronic Karyn Baker-Riney
Communications
ake plans to attend Lawrence's 5th Annual Home Bird Seed Linda Lips
Energy Conservation Fair and Sustainable Sale
Homes Tour on October 9th at the Douglas County Fair- Birdathon Richard Bean
grounds, Building 21. Exhibits at the fair will include alter- Coordinator
native fuel vehicles and those of energy-minded heating, Christmas Galen Pittman
Bird Count
cooling and insulation experts, engineers, architects, Migratory Phil Wedge
builders and remodelers. Bird Count
Eagles Day Ed & Cynthia Shaw
Featured speakers will include Bill Hanlon, author of Hospitality Esther Smith
“Building Outside the Box” & Rep. Tom Sloan to address Historian Ron Wolf
Books and Joyce & Ron Wolf
energy-related legislative issues. Feeders
Board Member Sharon Ashworth
The City of Lawrence Recycling and Resource Con- Board Member Bunnie Watkins
servation Advisory Board is sponsoring the Fair.. Board Member Ed Shaw
It will take place in conjunction with the Douglas County Board Member Cynthia Shaw
Board Member Vacant
Sustainable Homes Tour, co-sponsored by the Heart-
land Renewable Energy Society. Buses for the tour of
sustainable homes will leave from the fairgrounds at 2
pm. Homes and structures featured on this year’s tour
include a thermal mass concrete/foam high efficiency
home, a straw-bale art studio with radiant floor heating
and other affordable and highly efficient homes.
The mission of the Jayhawk
Sponsors of this year’s Fair and Tour include Hughes Audubon Society is to encourage
Consulting Engineering, J. Stephen Lane, Architect, and enjoyment of, to promote
the Heartland Renewable Energy Society. understanding of, and to advocate
For more information call the Waste Reduction & Recy- conservation of the natural world.
cling Division at 832-3030 or visit
www.LawrenceRecycles.org .
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Application for New Membership in both: National Audubon Society and Jayhawk Chapter
___$15 Student; ___$20 Introductory for NEW members; ____$15 Senior Citizen.
(Make check payable to National Audubon Society.)

Application for Chapter-only Membership (Jayhawk Audubon Society). No Audubon magazine.

___$7.50 Chapter-only (Make check payable to Jayhawk Audubon Society.) Those with National Audubon
memberships are encouraged to support the chapter by voluntarily paying these dues. Chapter membership
expires annually in July.

National Audubon Society members receive four issues per year of the Audubon magazine and are also
members of the Jayhawk Chapter. All members also receive 10 issues of this newsletter per year and are
entitled to discounts on books and feeders that are sold to raise funds to support education and conservation
projects. Please send this completed form and check to Membership Chairs at the following address:
Ruth & Chuck Herman; 20761 Loring Road, Linwood, KS 66052; e-mail contact:
hermansnuthouse@earthlink.net . {National Members Renewing: please use the billing form received
from National and send it with payment to National Audubon Society in Boulder, CO}.

Name __________________________; Address ___________________________________________;

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