[DVOC] E-Mail Update - Number 07-49 - 12/16/07

[Bert Filemyr]

The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club  (DVOC) Weekly Update
  
Upcoming Meeting (Details and directions at  <http://www.dvoc.org/>
www.dvoc.org)
This Thursday December 20th, 7:30 pm, at the Academy of Natural Sciences,
Philadelphia PA
Program - Mike Freiberg of Nikon Sports Optics
Final content to be determined, but it will, at the least involve his
research on a species of manakin in Brazil.
Ornithological Study - Adrian Binns - Separating Hooded and Altamira Orioles
in the Rio Grande Valley
 
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.
 
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.
 
Quiz Item
Adrian Binns has submitted a new photo for the "What's This?" Page.
Check it out and try to come up with the answer. The correct answer will be
posted next week.
 <http://www.dvoc.org/OrnithStudy/WhatisThis.htm>
http://www.dvoc.org/OrnithStudy/WhatisThis.htm
 
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/DelValBirding/DeadBird.htm
<http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet2007Report.htm>  - What to do with a
dead bird!
 
Recent Website Enhancements
Windfelder's Philadelphia Big Year (Now 233!)
What's This #16
What to do with a dead bird!
Alan Brady 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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