Highlights from the September 1st, 2023 Board of Directors Meeting
- Bob Lee, Elections Chair, reviewed the slate of candidates for the election to be held on 9/11/23. Additional nominations may also be made at that time.
- Darcy Thomas recommended to the Board that the contract as Operations Coordinator be offered to Dee Baginski. A motion to that effect was approved unanimously by the Board.
- There is an online course on Grant-writing offered through FVCC, and the Board approved reimbursing the enrollment fee ($135) if the Operations Coordinator or a Board member is willing to take the training.
- Progress reports were given on: upcoming Conservation Education school field trips, the strong start of Hawk Watch, a possible new method for killing invasive buckthorn in Owen Sowerwine, the many opportunities to participate in field trips, the upcoming monthly programs, an anticipated uptick in membership renewals as programs begin, and the hot sauce created by Sacred Eats in memory of an employee and with profits designated to Flathead Audubon.
Please Lend a Hand
Many hands make light work, and we need more hands to help with the work we do. This can be done in many small ways that don’t take a lot of time or commitment. If you want to lend your hand, please choose a task from the following list:
Conservation – Write an article about a conservation issue or draft an alert regarding a conservation issue our members could respond to
Education – Help with a classroom presentation or field trip
Conservation Achievement Recognitions – Research individuals and organizations who can be nominated for an award; create an award certificate
Merchandise – Choose and design merchandise for Flathead Audubon that can be purchased by members
Contact Darcy Thomas at darcy@flatheadaudubon.org