Fort Collins Audubon Society
Board of Directors Meeting

For December 1, 2005

ATTENDEES: Jackie Boss, Scott Cobble, Beth Dillon, Carol Fiore, Phil Friedman,
Ruth Grant, Lynne Hull, Joel Hurmence, Diann Johnston, Barbara Jones, Connie Kogler,
Bill Miller, Sue Miller, John Waddell.

OTHERS PRESENT: None.

CALL TO ORDER: President Joel Hurmence called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.

INTRODUCTIONS: Everyone introduced themselves to Connie Kogler and to Barbara Jones.

OPENING STATEMENTS: None.

MINUTES – Review, revise, and approve – All:
Tabled

REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:

REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

Treasurer’s Report – Waddell:
1. John indicated that he had paid the Post Office for non-profit mailing privileges
for the Ptarmigan newsletter.
2. John also indicated that he had paid for the web hosting of the FCAS website.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:

A. Program – Boss:
1. Jackie sent Mary Taylor Young an email asking what her program would feature.
2. Carol Fiore suggested Kevin Cook would be a good speaker.
3. There was discussion on whether to cover some speaker expenses.

B. Field Trips – Kogler:
1. Connie liked the idea of a backyard habitat tour mentioned by Lynne.
2. Connie proposed offering field trips that do not focus on birds.
3. There is no data reflecting the attendance of past birding trips.

C. Membership (Report mailed previously) – Jones:
1. There was discussion on how to welcome new FCAS members to the chapter.
The consensus was a welcome package..
D. Nature Sanctuary (Update) – Grant:
1. Several Board members attended a seminar on conservation easements.

E. CBC’s (Update emailed previously) – Komar, Riffe:
Tabled

F. Scholarships (Plans for 2006) – Evans:
Tabled

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Preannouncement for January and February meetings – Hurmence:
1. Need to distribute a postcard or an abbreviated newsletter for January.
2. Article submission by January.
3. Contents of the newsletter will dictate its size – up to four pages.

B. Appointment of Connie Kogler as Field Trip Coordinator/Chair:
1. Completed.

C. CSU/Achiote in FCAS Silent Auction – Approved unless objections made – Hurmence:
1. Notify Joel of items available for the auction.
2. Diann will solicit local merchants.
3. Joel will discuss arrangements with the CSU people.

D. Adoption of Pawnee Grasslands IBA–Conf. call (7:30 P.M.) –Charles Thornton Kolbe:
1. The Pawnee National Grassland officials are excited that there is interest in adopting the
Pawnee Grasslands. They initially are focusing on three projects.
a) Reducing Impact of Recreational Target Shooting on Birds and Other Wildlife.
b) Support Grazing Management to Provide Habitat for Mountain Plovers and Other Key
species.
c) Support Interpretation and Education Programs so PNG users are able to Appreciate
Birds and support Conservation Practices.
2. Joel called the question of whether FCAS should support the development of the
Pawnee Grasslands IBA. The Board gave unanimous approval.
3. Participation in the Adopt an Pawnee National Grasslands IBA
a.) The adopting group has been organized by Audubon Colorado in conjunction
with several local Audubon chapters. The group will monitor the site, assess
conservation issues, develop a conservation plan ( building off existing plans
of the Pawnee National Grasslands), and help implement the plan.
b) Important Dates for the Adopt and IBA for PNG.
i) January 18, 2006, 7:00 P.M. until 8:15 P.M. kick off meeting in the Denver
metro area.
ii) Considering a kick off meeting in the Fort Collins/Greeley area on February 16,
2006.
iii) Beth suggested the second Thursday in February would be a good date for Charles
Thornton Kolbe to meet with FCAS.

E. Approval of FCAS purchase of spotting scopes – Dillon:
1. Beth presented the results of her research into medium-priced spotting scopes.
2. The Board discussed the merits of the scopes considering price and options.
3. The Board settled on purchasing two Bushnell Elite 20x60 zoom, 80mmED spotting
scopes, two Bogen Tripods, and two Bogen Heads. The total purchase price will be
approximately $1800.
4. Bill moved to approve the purchase of the equipment. Carol seconded the motion. The
Board unanimously approved the motion.
5. Lynne and Joel will negotiate the purchase with local merchants.

F. Approval for amount of payment for speaker Mary Taylor-Young – Boss:
1. The Board approved $100.

G. Buying Local/Fundraising etc. – Hull:
1. To raise the chapter’s community profile it is smart to buy from local companies.

H. Bobcat Ridge Survey Leader to Replace Cole Wild – Kogler, Hurmence:
1. To be addressed at a later date.

I: FCAS Committee Annual Reports – Hurmence:
1. Joel wants committees to send in annul reports. This will aid in setting goals and with
the annual report sent to National Audubon Society.
 

OLD BUSINESS

A. Approval for a $5 gift certificate for each trip led by a filed trip leader – Hurmence:
1. Approved.

B. NAS/AC Business
Tabled