by Jake Bramante If you want to know how complicated keeping track of local and national memberships, Great Fish donations, grant applications, etc have gotten, feel free to ask Mike Fanning (see article thanking the Fannings). We realized that, in order to manage all of these complexities and spread the workload amongst Flathead Audubon, we…
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by Cory Davis and Linda Winnie Flathead Audubon wanted to take a moment to appreciate the efforts of two long-time board and committee members, Mike and Jill Fanning. For over half the life of FAS, Mike and Jill have been there to support us however they could, including with their unique sense of humor. Mike…
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by Gael Bissell, Past President I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who read this newsletter for your part in sustaining Flathead Audubon through the last 2+ years. Because of your unwavering interest and support, we have improved our management work at Owen Sowerwine, maintained quality raptor surveys up at Jewel…
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by Bob Lee Each spring, FAS elects officers and Directors for their dedication and leadership. This year is no different. The past couple of years have been difficult for any and every organization; Flathead Audubon is no exception. But we have an amazing list of candidates for consideration. FAS elects officers for a two-year term,…
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by Cory Davis We’re excited to announce that our May potluck and silent auction will be back this year! Where: Room 26, East side of Gateway Mall (United Way building), along Glenwood Rd, Kalispell When: Monday, May 9, 2022 Doors Open 5:00 PM, Potluck Dinner 6:00 PM, Meeting Begins 7:00 PM. Please bring your own…
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Highlights from the February 7th, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting Rod Wallette, Treasurer, reported that WCF has discontinued the Day of Giving fundraiser, he is seeking bids to renew the FAS insurance policies, and the Montana Audubon Wildlife Grant application will be submitted. Rod also initiated continuing discussion about investments/endowments at WCF, and it was…
Read MoreHighlights from the January 3, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting Plans were initiated for holding a raffle of larger donated items, in addition to continuing the silent auction held during the annual meeting. Rod Wallette, Treasurer, confirmed that the insurance policies have been renewed, and per guidance from our investment manager, will provide information for the…
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This list includes those who donated to Flathead Audubon by becoming a local member of the chapter or who contributed a monetary gift, or both. Flathead Audubon could not accomplish all the things we do without the generosity of so many wonderful donors. Your donations allowed us to continue such activities as the Jewel Basin…
Read Moreby Gael Bissell Here are two ways to shake off these gray short days of winter! First, head to this year’s top 100 bird photos from National Audubon’s 2021 photography contest by going to https://www.audubon.org/news/the-2021-audubon-photography-awards-top-100 where your jaw will drop as you peruse the zoomed Green Heron (taken by a youth photographer), a gorgeous close-up…
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by Derrick Rathe I am fortunate to call NW Montana home. My childhood was spent on the Southern shore of Flathead Lake. Where my family and I would spend every ounce of free time traveling this mass state in search of ghost towns and natural phenomena. After graduating from the University of Montana, my summers…
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