[DVOC] E-Mail Update - Number 07-51 - 12/30/07

[Bert Filemyr]

The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club  (DVOC) Weekly Digest
  
Upcoming Meeting (Details and directions at  <http://www.dvoc.org/>
www.dvoc.org)
Thursday January 3, 7:30 pm, at the Academy of Natural Sciences,
Philadelphia PA
Annual Members Meeting
ANNUAL MEETING to be followed by refreshments. Election of officers and new
Council members and Fellows, Treasurer's Report, Endowment Trustees Report,
Christmas Count Reports, Refreshments
Ornithological Study - Steve Kacir - Paleo-ornithological Study
 
WANTED from DVOC members (and non- members):  
"COMMENTS FROM THE CBC."  If you participated in this year's Christmas Bird
Count, I'd like to hear about your experiences.  Please send me your
thoughts, comments, highlights or lowlights.  What  was your favorite bird
of the day, and why? Which bird was most challenging? Why did you sign-up
for this year's CBC? What was most enjoyable about the experience? Or did
you wish something were a little different?  I'd like to capture the
personal side of doing a day-long count in the wintertime.  It doesn't have
to be fancy, doesn't have to be funny.  Just a few quick sentences would be
great.  Email me at debbeer at hotmail.com, or call 610-955-4098.  Please
include your full name, and indicate the name of the count you participated
in.
 
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.
 
Upcoming Field Trips: (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
Saturday January 12, 2008 - Philadelphia Mid-Winter Census
Help count birds within the Philadelphia City limits
Contact: Keith Russell
Saturday- Monday January 19-21, 2008 - Montauk (Long Island) NY
A trip over Martin Luther King weekend for winter finches, eiders, scoters,
alcids and any Eurasian accidentals. Car pool from N.E. Phila at 6AM. Space
is limited due to lodging constraints - first come, first served! Shared
expenses. 
Leaders: Erica Brendel, Chris Walters
 
2008 Membership Directory
The new Club directory will be available at the January 3rd and January 17th
meetings. Be sure to pick yours up! It is expensive to mail these
directories so if you can pick up copies for other club members who you will
see, it will be appreciated.

Area Event of Interest
Winter Bird Census at the Schuylkill Center, Philadelphia PA 1/5/08
Further information is available on the  DVOC website
 <http://www.dvoc.org/OrnithStudy/OrnithStudy.htm#Recent> 
DVOC Website Page of the Week
 <http://www.dvoc.org/Misc/WebsiteGraphics/WelcomeLogos1.htm>
http://www.dvoc.org/Misc/WebsiteGraphics/WelcomeLogos1.htm - Welcome page
graphics
 
Recent Website Enhancements
What's This? #17
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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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