Fort Collins Audubon Society
Board of Directors Meeting

For August 4, 2005

ATTENDEES: Jackie Boss, Scott Cobble, Beth Dillon, Phil Friedman, Ron Harden, Debra Holman, Lynne Hull, Joel Hurmence, Bill Miller, Sue Riffe, John Waddell.

OTHERS PRESENT: Mickey Willis.

CALL TO ORDER: President Joel Hurmence called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M.

INTRODUCTIONS: None.

OPENING STATEMENTS: Joel introduced Mickey Willis.

MINUTES � Review, revise, and approve � All:
April 7, 2005
1. Beth indicated:
a) On page 2 in REPORTS OF COMITTEES, Section A) 3) the word �Forrest� should
be change to the word �Forest�.
2. Scott indicated:
a) On page 1 in MINUTES, Item 1) a) the statement, �Section B) 2) e)� should be
changed to �Section B) 2) h)� to reflect a correction in the March 2005 minutes.
3. The minutes were accepted by the board.

SANCTUARY
Mickey Willis was invited to the meeting to discuss possible opportunities for FCAS to acquire
property suitable for a sanctuary. Lynn moved to have Mickey proceed with a search. Ron
seconded the motion. The Board unanimously approved the motion.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:

REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

Treasurer�s Report � Waddell:
1. John had previously electronically distributed:
a) Treasurer�s Report
b) 2005 Chapter Financial Report
c) Notice of the Lincoln Center contract
2. John indicated that FCAS received $60 from NAS for membership recruiting.
3. Joel handed out a sheet showing FCAS fund balances.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:

A. Conservation � Fiore:
1. Phil indicated he�d received a report regarding elk management in RMNP. One of the
final options included wolves.

B. Program � Boss:
1. The speaker at the September Program meeting will be from Ducks Unlimited.
2. Lynn said Fort Collins has offered to do a presentation on protecting watersheds.
3. There was support for a third Lynx program.
4. John indicated there was an offer to do a program on messenger pigeons.

C. Nature Center � Komar:
No discussion
D. Education � Hull:
1. Lynn had Procession of River Species handbills to distribute out. The old Sears
Trotsell building is their studio.
2. FCAS has been invited to participate in the September 24th Bird Fair. Lynn mentioned
she�d do a talk on backyard habitatFCASAS will lead some bird walks.
3. Kevin Cook will be able to teach another birding class in October.

E. Membership � Bolster:
No discussion

F. Public Relations � Johnston:
No discussion

G. Volunteer � Wride:
No discussion

H. Other � All:
1. Joel wants the board to do more work in committees thus leaving Board meeting
time for bigger issues.

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Yahoo group - fcaudubon � Holman:
1. Debra gave a presentation on FCAS�s Yahoo group � fcaudubon. She handed out a five
page report which included an overview of the site, some ideas on how the site might be
used, and the different levels of site permissions.

B. Ivory-billed Woodpecker Conservation Project � Komar:
No discussion

C. Fossil Creek Resource Improvement Planning Scoping Committee � Hurmence:
1. Phil and Nick have volunteered for this committee.
2. Through AoC, FCAS will receive all or a portion of $1000 to be used for expenses
related to the IBA.
3. FCAS would sign an agreement with Colorado IBA to formerly adopt Fossil Creek as
our IBA. This is due in November.

D. Board Support for Letter from Sustainable Water Interest Group � Friedman:
1. They want various groups to sign off on the idea.
2. Phil will send the latest letter to the Board.

E. FCAS Phone Number � Hull:
1. A voice mailbox would cost $16.00 per month.
2. Ron move to approve the use of a voice mailbox. Bill seconded the motion. The motion
was approved unanimously.
3. Lynn will find out what it costs to have the number listed in the directory.
4. Phil suggested starting with a message with basic information.
5. The number is 970-490-2473.

F. Christmas Bird Count Coordinator � Hurmence:
1. Ron suggested separating compilation from organization.
2. Nick and Sue Riffe volunteered.

OLD BUSINESS

A. Birdathon Report � Friedman:
1. Twenty-two people were divided among four teams. The team with the highest count
recorded 172 species.
2. The post cards did not generate enough pledges to cover their cost.
3. Next year Phil would appreciate some help finding business pledges.
4. Phil has a system for organizing the event.
5. Joel suggested creating a Development Committee to develop corporate contacts.
6. The Birdathon would be associated with the Development Committee.
7. A portion of the Birdathon proceeds will go towards the Scholarship fund.

B. Update on New RMRP Planning � Hurmence:
1. Judy Sherpelz will come to a future Board meeting to provide an update.
2. She is interested in having FCAS as a tenant.

C. Membership Brochure � Johnston:
Previously discussed.

E. Plan Fall Meeting for FCAS Goals/Planning � Hurmence:
1. Required to have one each year.
2. Joel will submit goals to NAS sometime in the Fall.

NAS/AC BUSINESS

A. FCAS Presentation at State Rendezvous � Harden:
1. Bill, Carol, and Ron met to discuss presentation ideas. They decided to discuss
FCAS�s IBA experiences.
2. The Saturday presentation will be by a member of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker
recovery team.
3. The rendezvous will be October 14 � 17.

ADJOURN:
The meeting was adjourned at 10:09 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Cobble
Secretary