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Fort Collins Audubon Society
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 | Expand stated level advocacy efforts |
| Produce a focused, integrated, mature IBA program |
| Become actively involved with 2 Audubon Centers using a statewide center plan |
| Assist chapters & other groups to have healthy leadership, financial, and membership resources. |
Each goal had associated recommendations and strategies, some of which are presented below:
Public Policy and Advocacy
Recommendations
| Chapter support for lobbyist |
| Inform the Board about Audubon’s national programs |
Strategy
| Colorado’s Voice for Conservation |
Science and Conservation
Recommendations
| Involve volunteers, chapters, and chapter members in IBAs |
| Include educational opportunities for all ages |
| Emphasize habitat conservation and restoration |
Strategies
| Grouse and Prairies Initiative |
| Rivers of Birds Initiative |
| Restoring the Rio |
| Birding trails |
| Birds Beyond Borders |
Chapter and Membership
Recommendations
| Assist chapters with evaluation of leadership, finances, and technical resources |
| ID best communication practices |
| Improve Web capabilities |
Strategy
| Power to the People |
Centers and Education
Recommendations
| Actively involved with two Audubon Centers (ASGD and GVAS) |
| Conduct needs analysis (who, how, where) |
| Implement statewide plan with focus on under-served communities |
Strategies
| Creating a Culture of Conservation |
| Children’s Center for Conservation Careers |
Financial Summary:
Programs
Colorado’s Voice for Conservation $0.25 million
Grouse and Prairies Initiative $0.45 million
Rivers of Birds Initiative $0.45 million
Restoring the Rio $0.30 million
Birding trails $0.11 million
Birds Beyond Borders $0.30 million
Power to the People $0.40 million
Total for Programs $2.26 million
Capitol Campaigns
GVAC (Grand Valley Audubon Center) $3.00 million
NDAC (North Denver Audubon Center) $5.50 million
Center for Conservation Careers $0.70 million
Total for Capitol Campaigns $9.20 million
Role of the Audubon Colorado Board
· Assistance with raising funds
· Guidance with goals
· Guidance with policies
· Other programmatic responsibilities as desired
This was the conclusion of Gary Graham’s presentation. He asked for comments.
· Cynthia Melcher asked what would be the chapter level responsibilities. Gary replied that he wanted information on how he could assist the local chapters be successful.
· Cynthia Melcher suggested the chapters receive training for survey work. For instance, bird survey training.
· Ann Molison voiced concern of potential turf wars over donors. Gary emphasized communication to resolve such issues.
· Phil Friedman asked if the National Audubon Society has an outreach program. Gary was not aware of such a program. Phil emphasized that the National or State organizations look into how not to make such a program seem paternalistic. To make it look collaborative.
· Phil also mentioned that Audubon should work with other state organizations in such a manner as to present a distinct voice.
Minutes of March 6, 2003 – Review, revise, and approve
· Beth Dillon indicated the membership brochures be changed to Kenn Kaufman program.
· Dave Dubois moved to accept the revised minutes, John Waddell seconded the motion. The motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Kenn Kaufman Visit
· Bill Miller discussed the proposed time schedule, airline reservations, and motel accommodations.
· Ann Molison suggested using E470
· Ted Floyd agreed to lead the consolation bird trip
· Bill indicated he’d look into New Belgium Donating beer
· Nick Komar suggested someone to ask Sam’s Club for donations of food
· Beth Dillon to make food suggestions
· Dave Dubois volunteered to help with food
· Cynthia Melcher suggested a notice of a donation in the Ptarmigan
· Beth Dillon to make donation sign
· Vote on a alcohol cash bar: Ron Harden opposed, Cynthia Melcher abstained
· Vote on beer, wine, and non-alcohol: passed, Nick Komar abstained.
· Bill presented a breakdown of the number of books to order. Dave Dubois moved to increase the number of books by 10. Phil seconded the motion. The motion passed
· Beth suggested purchasing more for auctions etc. There was no opposition to the suggestion.
· Phil suggested cash or check on all publications
· Nick to provide information on the trip for the Ptarmigan. He also will co-lead the trip
B. June Program on West Nile Virus
· Phil Friedman moved that to have a June West Nile Program if the usual program arrangements could be made. John Waddell seconded the motion. The motion passed.
· Bill Miller to look into the availability of the Ludlow Room.
C. Picnic on Ze Poudre
· Bill Miller volunteered to speak at the picnic.
· Phil Friedman moved to supply a speaker to the picnic. Dave Dubois seconded the motion. The motion passed.
D. A-B Fair
· Nick found additional checklists for the fair
· Ann received Audubon magazines for the fair
E. Poudre Riverfest
· Nick Komar moved to present an interactive bird identification experience at the Riverfest. Dave Dubois seconded the motion. The motion passed
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Flyer
· The flyer will go into the May issue
B. Fluoridation
· Ron Harden presented to the board on the fluoride issue. He stated “the preponderance of science supports the use of fluoride”. He presented background information on some of the studies that are used in the debate.
· Dan Felziem, the state Fluoridation Specialist, presented information and distributed a document to support Ron’s position.
· Ron stated that Fort Collins Audubon should support fluoridation.
· After much discussion Nick moved to table the topic and to thank Ron Harden for his research and to thank Dan for his information. Dale Agger seconded the motion. The motion passed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Scott Cobble announced that there was a family of foxes in a hollow tree adjacent to the intersection of JFK Parkway and Troutman.
ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Cobble
Secretary