[DVOC] E-Mail Update - Number 07-48 - 12/9/07

[Bert Filemyr]

The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club  (DVOC) Weekly Update
  
Report of the Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee has submitted the following slate of candidates for
consideration by the membership.
President - Paul Guris
Vice President - Frank Windfelder
Secretary - Art McMorris
Treasurer - Bert Filemyr
Councillors - Tom Bailey, Debbie Beer
The 2008 election will be held at the Annual Members Meeting - January 3,
2008.
Prior to the election additional nominations may be made by any member.
Check http://www.dvoc.org/Misc/Constitution.htm for further information on
nominating and voting procedures.
 
Annual DVOC Banquet - Wednesday December 5 
Ninety five members and guests attended our annual banquet last week.
Congratulations to the following award winners
Julian K. Potter Award - George Armistead
Witmer Stone Award - Louis Bevier
The Conservation Award winner will be announced at a later date
 
2008 Membership Directory
It is time to update your contact information for the 2008 Membership
Directory. A list will be circulated for members to submit changes at the
next meeting or e-mail any changes to Naomi Murphy (
<mailto:ndmurphy3 at hotmail.com> ndmurphy3 AT hotmail.com [Substitute @ for
AT]). Last date for changes is Thursday December 20th
 
Upcoming Field Trip: (Details and directions at www.dvoc.org
<http://www.dvoc.org/>  under "Field Trips") 
Friday January 4, 2008 Hudson Shelf Valley CBC Pelagic
Explore the underwater trench called the Hudson Shelf Valley that extends
from near shore all the way to the Hudson Canyon. Birds of interest seen in
the past include Dovekie, Razorbill, Common Murre, Atlantic Puffin,
Black-legged Kittiwake, Iceland Gull, and Northern Gannet.
The trip sails from Belmar, NJ from 8:00 AM to approx. 4:00 PM
Cost: $90 + $5 CBC Fee (optional)
Visit http://www.paulagics.com/ for further information

Leader: Paul Guris
 
Looking for Holiday Gift Ideas?
Check out http://www.cafepress.com/dvoc or
http://www.cafepress.com/nikondvoc
 
 <http://www.dvoc.org/OrnithStudy/OrnithStudy.htm#Recent> 
DVOC Website Page of the Week
 <http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet2007Report.htm>
http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet2007Report.htm - Banquet report and
pictures

Interesting Link
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/02/magazine/02cats-v--birds-t.html?_r=2
<http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/02/magazine/02cats-v--birds-t.html?_r=2&page
wanted=1&oref=slogin> &pagewanted=1&oref=slogin - submitted by Rick Mellon
 
Recent Website Enhancements
Banquet Report
Ray Hendrick Personal Page
Hart Rufe Personal Page (updated)
JoAnn Raine Personal Page (updated)
Ron French Personal Page (updated)
Gerry Dewaghe Personal Page (updated)
 
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Report Your Sightings to the Delaware Valley RBA
The Delaware Valley RBA is posted on Thursday evenings at
<http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm>
http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm
It is also available at 215 240 7547
Report your sightings to  <mailto:rba at dvoc.com> rba at dvoc.com or 215 240 7547
The general guidelines of what to report are on the Delaware Valley Rare
Bird Alert Page -  <http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm>
<http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm>
http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm
 
Merchandise Available!
Both DVOC merchandise and Nikon/DVOC Lagerhead Shrikes merchandise are
available at our on-line store. 
http://www.cafepress.com/nikondvoc
http://www.cafepress.com/dvoc
  
Information on the Club and Club activities are at  <http://www.dvoc.org/>
www.dvoc.org
 
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