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Upcoming Programs . . .

The Quittapahilla Audubon Society holds its programs

in the Chapel of the Lebanon Valley Home at 7:00pm

(Please Note: this is a new start time) every fourth

Wednesday of the month from September through April

(with the exception of November and December). Due to

the holidays, the programs are held another week in these

two months. Programs are free and open to the public.

They are designed for a general audience and children are

welcome when accompanied by an adult. Lebanon Valley Home is located one half mile east of

the intersection of Routes 422 and 934 at 550 East Main

Street, Annville, PA. There is limited parking in front of

the Home with additional parking available on the

adjacent streets. Please use the main entrance at the end

of the covered walkway in the front of the Home. The Chapel is handicap accessible.

Please note: that the Lebanon Valley Home has a

new policy regarding the front entrance. The door will

now be locked at 6pm each night instead of 8pm for the

safety of residents. We will have a QAS member out

front on meeting nights until the meeting starts to open

the door. There is a doorbell installed which will alert a

Lebanon Valley Home employee to your presence if you

are late.

September 27, 2017 – Those Amazing

Dragonflies – Tony Schoch

A power-point presentation by Tony Schoch about

these iconic insects will focus on their anatomy, life

cycle, indication of water quality, identification and their

place in the food chain of the wetlands. Local and

national organizations and research programs will also be

touched on along with some tips on photographing these

amazing creatures.

Tony is a graduate of Penn State University with a BS

in Health and Human Development and an MS from

West Chester in Biomechanics of Human

Performance. He was an educator for 35 years teaching

kindergarten to college levels. Currently he is a

volunteer naturalist at the Blue Marsh Lake Project with

the Army Corps of Engineers. He also presents public

programs at various state parks and nature centers and he

teaches two three-credit courses for teachers on the

Delaware River and in the Pocono Area. (Photo by

Terry Weaver)

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October 25, 2017 – Birding the Depths:

Bird Conservation and Research in Eastern

Honduras – Ian Gardner

CACAO 2017 Presentation: CACAO stands for

Cooperative Avian Conservation and Outreach, a

multinational collective of ornithologists, tour guides,

conservationists, and journalists interested in making

connections with local communities and conducting

rapid assessments of birds in understudied areas

of Honduras. It is also the colloquial name for the Red-

throated Caracara, a charismatic and locally declining

raptor in Central America. This past January, the

CACAO Expedition went to two understudied and

threatened regions of eastern Honduras: Reserva

Biologica Rus Rus in La Moskitia, and Parque Nacional

Botaderos in Olancho. We met with local

conservationists, learned about the regional natural

history and environmental threats, and documented both

resident and neotropical migrant birds, including

significant range expansions for several species.

Central Pennsylvania is where Ian was born, raised,

where he went to college and graduate school, and

where he currently lives and works. He was fortunate to

earn his B.S. degree in Wildlife Conservation at Juniata

College, and his M.S. degree in Forest Resources at Penn

State University. He's spent the last 2 years working as a

Wildlife Technician at Fort Indiantown Gap, where he

specializes in birds, plants, and moths. For the last year

he has helped found the Partners in Neotropical Bird

Conservation (PiNBC), a volunteer group of

conservationists interested in studying and conserving

neotropical migrants and their habitats by working with

local communities and conducting rapid assessments in

at-risk natural areas. The latest project for PiNBC was

the CACAO Expedition.

November 15, 2017 – Vernal Ponds and

Ephemeral Wetlands – Gene Wingert

Gene Wingert’s program will focus on the ecology of

an Autumnal Vernal Pond through a typical year cycle.

These ponds are waterbodies that fill in the spring from

rain and melting snow and then dry out in the summer.

They are a significant habitat for species such as wood

frogs, marbled salamanders and spring peepers which are

important in the ecology and food chain of the forests

and have adapted to seasonal variations in the

environment of these ponds. The program will include a

timeline of how these and other species mate and the role

the ponds play in their propagation cycle. Gene also will

discuss the challenges that land development, logging,

and other environmental hazards pose to the health of

these ponds as well as the ecological balance of the

forests where they are found.

Gene Wingert’s career highlights include teaching

Biology and Biochemistry at Cumberland Valley High

School, Harrisburg Area Community College, and

Dickinson College where he has taught since 1991.

December 13, 2017 – Members Nature

Slides & Digitals

Join us as members share their favorite slides and

digital photos with the group. This is our holiday social,

so please bring a plate of holiday treats to share after the

program. Drinks will be provided.

And Our Field Trips at a Glance . . .

Please join us for as many of our field trips as your

calendar will allow.

Sunday, September 3, 2017 – Pumping

Station Road

Observation of local birds. Meet 8 AM at parking lot off

Route 322. Leader Jim Fiorentino (269-0675).

Sunday, September 24, 2017 – Lebanon

Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) & Colebrook SGL

Observation of local birds. Meet 8 AM at LVRT

Colebrook parking lot. Leader Jim Fiorentino (269-

0675).

(Photo by Fritz Heilman)

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Sunday, October 1, 2017 – Swatara State

Park

Observation of flora and fauna via walk on improved

trail. Meet 2:30 PM at Trout Run Trailhead parking

lot. Leader Fritz Heilman (273-0487).

Sunday, October 29, 2017 – Dead End

Road Area

Observation of flora and fauna. Meet 9 AM at parking

lot at Route 322 and Pumping Station Road. Leader

Fritz Heilman (273-0487).

Sunday, November 19, 2017 – Lebanon

Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) at Expo Center

Meet 9 AM at LVRT adjacent to the Lebanon Valley

Expo Center. Leader Jim Fiorentino (269-0675).

Saturday, December 16, 2017 – QAS 38th

Annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC)

Event includes walking and driving to count birds within

prescribed area. Contact Fritz Heilman (273-0487).

Monday, January 1, 2018 – Lebanon

Valley Rail Trail (LVRT)

Observation of local wintering birds via walk on rail

trail. Meet 11 AM at Lebanon Valley Expo Center

parking lot next to LVRT. Leader Jim Fiorentino (269-

0675).

Stormy Weather Meeting Cancellations

When bad weather forces our chapter meetings to be

cancelled, you can hear about it on CBS-21 or CW-15.

These TV stations have agreed to broadcast cancellation

announcements. They will also have this information

available on their station websites: www.cbs21.com and

www.cw15.com.

QAS Needs You!

If you can give a little bit of your time to QAS, please

consider becoming a board member, an officer, or a committee chairperson. Your help will be welcome in any

capacity – even if you only have a little bit of time to help.

The reach of QAS is only limited by the abilities and

contributions of our members. You can talk to any officer

or board member anytime about your interest in

volunteering. We would love to welcome you to the

QAS team!

Check out the QAS Grant Program!

The grant applications are online. We accept them

year-round! Check out the QAS website if you or

someone you know has a project that may qualify

for a QAS Grant!

QAS Camper Scholarships – Rosemary Spreha

QAS is looking for qualified local students to attend

nature-related summer camps. Scholarships are available

for students in first through twelfth grade. Scholarships

are also available for Educators. Anyone interested in

attending summer camp and applying for a QAS

scholarship needs to choose a camp appropriate to their

age group and submit a scholarship application to QAS.

Updated applications and the criteria are available online

at www.QASAudubon.org.

Suggested camps include ZooAmerica Day Camp,

Wildwood Way Day Camp, and Hog Island Audubon

Camp. Parents are responsible for a portion of the camp

tuition and transportation to and from camp.

Welcome to our new QAS members . . .

Hope to see you at many of our events!

Zachary Adams, Albert Alley, Theresa Barlett, Susan

Diener, Lois Douquette, Lorraine Fake, Pamela

Gerberich, Lois Gunderman, Jack Heagy, Diane Hilyard,

Lynda Hower, Mary Lalino, Wayne ittenhouse, Deborah

Rothermel, George Savich, Lynn Scope, Chris Templin,

Carol Ulrich, Sara Zentmeyer

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A Word from QAS President Jim

Fiorentino…

It is July 12th as I write this, and it’s a hot and humid

summer day as I am packing my gear to attend the

National Scout Jamboree for 15 days. The Jamboree is

being held near the New River in West Virginia. I have

never been there so it’s going to be a new adventure, and

I am looking forward to it!

Having just completed the QAS summer Board

Meeting, I am excited about the programs and field trips

we have planned for the 2017-18 season! But before we

get to that…let’s review the 2016-17 programs and field

trips. During the past year, our participation and overall

volunteer hours have increased over the previous year.

We had 623 participants attend our programs and field

trips for a total of 2,752 participant hours. I wish to

thank all of you who attended programs and field trips

during the past year. You made the 2016-17 program

and field trip season a great success for QAS.

With this in mind, I hope to improve on these number

during the 2017-18 season! Your QAS Board has

scheduled a varied and interesting program schedule for

the coming year. We have presentations on Birding

Honduras, Vernal Pools, Fire’s Role in Forest

Ecosystems, Dragonflies, Denali National Park, and of

course the Christmas Cookie and Member’s Slides

Social! I believe every member will find at least one

program that interests them – hopefully they all will.

In addition, we have 22+ field trips scheduled…with

trips to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area,

Swatara State Park, Lebanon Valley Rail Trail,

Brigantine, Colebrook State Game Lands, Dead End

Road, and Memorial Lake to name a few. Everyone

should be able to find a field trip that they would enjoy

and hopefully attend…let’s all work at improving our

attendance of field trips during the 2017-18 season. The

field trips are only successful if you our membership

participates.

Keep in mind, that all QAS field trips and programs

are intended for the education and enjoyment of you, our

membership, as well as the general public – so please

plan on attending one or more of the field trips and/or

programs in the 2017/18 season! The trip leaders and

program presenters will appreciate your support – they

can’t wait to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with

you! See the QAS website and our Facebook page for

further details on any trip or contact any Board Member

or Officer.

I again thank all of you for your support of Audubon

and QAS. I also thank all current and former Officers

and Board Members for their continued commitment and

dedication. A special thank you goes to outgoing

Secretary Maggie Hummel for her service over the past

several years. You always did such an excellent job,

Maggie! I also wish to welcome Bruce Kern – our new

Secretary – I know I speak for the entire Board when I

say welcome!

In closing, I hope to see all of you along a birding

trail, at a QAS program, on a QAS field trip, or at my

favorite birding location – Middle Creek – sometime

during the 2017-18 birding season. Good Birding!

How Much Do You “like” QAS?

QAS is on Facebook! Please stop by and “like” us.

We are always adding content about meetings and field

trips as well as links which may interest QAS members.

In addition, you can still sign up for the QAS-Announce

mailing list to receive e-mail reminders for our public

meetings, field trips, and other announcements of interest.

Just go to our website at www.qasaudubon.org!

NEW PICK-UP LOCATION FOR THE

QAS 2017 SEED SALE – Jim Logan

Due to some uncertainty at our previous Palmyra

pick-up location along with difficulties in having enough

volunteers to load seed at two locations, we have decided

to consolidate our pick-up to one location: The East Hall

at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center (map will be

included in seed sale brochure). We realize this may be

a bit more inconvenient for our valued customers,

particularly in the Palmyra area. We certainly hope we

can continue to serve you.

One very important note: We will NOT BE ABLE

TO STORE ANY SEED at this location for later pick-

up, so please have someone else pick up your seed if you

cannot be there on Saturday, November 4.

Look for the sale flyer in your mailbox in September

or early October for this event – the 39th annual QAS

bird seed sale! We will again provide the same great

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variety of high quality bird seed at competitive prices.

All profits will support local QAS projects for youth and

environmental education.

When you receive your flyer, please invite friends,

neighbors, and other bird lovers to also take advantage of

this sale. The birds (and the squirrels) thoroughly enjoy

the seeds!

Also, volunteers are needed to unload the seed. Please

call Jim Logan at 273-8438 if you are willing to help.

Thank you!

Saturday, April 22 – Monroe Valley Earth

Day Wildflower Walk – Fritz Heilman

We had ten participants on a three-hour visit to

Swatara State Park for the observation of spring

wildflowers and other flora and fauna. Although we had

some light drizzle at times, most of the walk was free of

precipitation. We walked along the railroad bed, and

then across the four linked bridges to the Bear Hole

Trail. It was a very enjoyable walk through a really neat

area of

northern

Lebanon

County.

With the

cooler and

cloudy

weather,

however, the

black rat

snakes

observed on

the prior scouting visit were nowhere to be seen. Along

the way from the bridge crossing, we observed a hanging

bird nest from last year – perhaps a red-eyed vireo

nest. Also from this vantage point, we saw a dead tree

with several holes with one recent excavation that

appeared to be the work of a pileated woodpecker (we

also heard and briefly saw this species of bird). Other

birds observed included field sparrow, Eastern towhee,

two Osprey, and three broad-winged hawks. Some of the

wildflowers we observed included: field peppergrass,

black mustard, two-leaved miterwort (next to the

stream), golden ragwort, kidney-leaved buttercup, and

pennywort (Obolaria virginica) which is in the gentian

family of plants. Notable also on this field trip were the

observation of two types of fungi – a single stalk of

morel and two examples of devil’s urn (Urnula

craterium) which is a neat dark brown fungi with an even

darker interior. Our thanks to Jim and J.C. Logan for

coordinating and conducting this field trip to a pleasant

location in the county.

On the way home, I checked the bald eagle nest by

Route

343, near

Golf

Road,

adjacent

to Little

Swatara

Creek. I

observed

one large

eaglet in

the nest,

all dark,

and one

adult just

upstream in a nearby tree.

Sunday, April 30 – Swatara State Park – Fritz

Heilman

We had nine participants on a 2-1/2 hour visit to

Swatara State Park for the observation of flora and fauna

along the railroad bed. Our avian highlights included:

great-crested flycatcher, blue-gray gnatcatcher, common

yellowthroat, Baltimore oriole, green heron, and wood

duck!

Our plant highlights for the walk included: marsh

plant, spatterdock, wild geranium (in bloom), hay-

scented fern, marsh blue violet, spring beauty, Canada

mayflower, and a small Virginia pine tree which was full

of pollen and just developing cones.

Sunday, June 11 – Lebanon Valley Rail

Trail – Fritz Heilman

Trip leader Jim Fiorentino and I were the only

participants for a 2-1/2 hour visit to a pleasant section of

the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail for the observation of

local birds. We started the walk from the junction of the

Lebanon

Fair

Grounds

and then

headed

south.

While

walking

past the

cut in the

hillside

and just

past the

old location of the Zinns Mill Road overpass, we

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observed one of the best sightings of the day – when we

watched both a male and female Baltimore Oriole

returning to their nest site to feed their young. Also

along the way, we passed one of the first benches placed

along the trail, the bench donated by our chapter (see the

inset photograph). Doubling back on our path and

heading just north of the Evergreen Road overpass, we

observed an active Eastern Kingbird nest with the adult

present. Other birds observed included Red-bellied

Woodpecker, Indigo Bunting, Yellow Warbler, and the

call of the Willow Flycatcher. Our final species total for

the walk was twenty-eight.

Sunday, July 30 – Middle Creek Wildlife

Management Area – Fritz Heilman

We had twelve participants on our 2-1/2 hour visit to

Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area for the

observation of butterflies and dragonflies. Butterfly

numbers were low, but their diversity was okay. We

observed among others an eastern tailed blue, a male and

female tiger swallowtail (females are dimorphic and we

had the dark form), a clearwing moth (probably the

snowberry), a spice-bush swallowtail, and a

monarch. Areas we checked included the garden at the

main entrance, the meadow on the southwest hill from

the visitor center, and the meadow in front of the visitor

center. Ruby-throated hummingbirds were numerous

and active at the feeders by the center.

Moving on to the two ponds at the far eastern section

of the management area for dragonfly observation, we

saw the usual suspects – including the blue dasher, the

widow skimmer, the green darner, and the common

whitetail (skimmer). A good find at the second pond

back along the service road was a twelve-spotted

skimmer!

Primary reference books used were, Beginner’s Guide

to Dragonflies by Stokes; and Butterflies Through

Binoculars the East by Jeffrey Glassberg. The Peterson

Field Guide to Moths of Northeastern North America is a

good reference for that group of insects. (Photo by Terry

Weaver).

Sunday, August 6 – Middle Creek Wildlife

Management Area – Fritz Heilman

Trip leader

Jim Fiorentino

and I spent

about 3-1/2

hours at Middle

Creek Wildlife

Management

Area for

observation of

resident and

non-resident

birds. Topping

the list was the

recent arrival

of ten glossy

ibis (thanks to

QAS member,

Randy Miller

for the call on

that). We

observed seven

in a group by

the first set of ponds on the right as one heads east past

Klinefeltersville on route 897. These birds were also

accompanied by four great egrets. On Hopeland Road

(as one enters the management area) opposite the white

building on the right are two ponds on the left, we

observed another special bird – a juvenile white ibis

(brownish with a white “shoulder” area). A red-

shouldered hawk was also present in this location. It

should be noted that all of these birds just listed were all

in Lebanon County. In the Lancaster County section,

past stop three on the tour road just before the sharp right

turn heading to stop four, we heard and saw a male blue

grosbeak perched on top of some weeds to the left of the

road. A juvenile little blue heron has been in the area but

we did not see it today.

On a botanical note, joe-pye weed was just beginning

to bloom (attracting numerous butterflies), and the late

summer wetland plant blue vervain/common verbena

(Verbena hastata) was numerous and in bloom. (Photo

by Jim Fiorentino).

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An Inconvenient Sequel – David Yarnold

To my Audubon friends:

A couple of months ago, I had a chance to preview Al

Gore's "An Inconvenient Sequel." I know that some of

you were very moved by "An Inconvenient Truth" 11

years ago. I also know that Gore is anathema to some

Audubon members, maybe even you. So take a pass on

this email, if you want.

This sequel has some compelling documentary moments:

Gore was instrumental in bringing India to the Paris

climate table, and you see all that unfold in the film. He

was broadcasting live from Paris two weeks before the

summit when the horrific Bataclan attacks happened

while he was on air. Both of these segments are

compelling filmmaking.

But what I liked best were the moments where Gore

shows his frustration, anger, and disbelief about

America's lack of action on climate change -- the greatest

threat to birds and people. (I could be projecting here,

I confess.)

Like him or not, he was one of the first messengers about

climate change and he hasn't been wrong. If anything, his

claims that he was being conservative all along have

been borne out.

The movie made its debut this weekend and I'd

recommend it to you. It's likely playing in a theater near

you, and there may even be free screenings happening in

your community.

Whether you take in a free screening or choose to see it

at a theater by yourself or with friends or chapter

members, sharing the word about what climate change

will mean to our coastlines, our farmlands, our birds, and

our economy is just common sense.

Remember, you are what hope looks like to a bird.

David

David Yarnold

President and CEO

National Audubon Society

(Photo from https://inconvenientsequel.tumblr.com/)

Hersheypark Fundraiser – Rosemary Spreha

Thanks to all who volunteered for QAS at

Hersheypark this season: Susan Dubbs, David Gray,

Kellie Kertulis, Kay Knepp, Mark LaManna, Elizabeth

Lehman, George Mentzer, Jerilyn Millvan, Peter

Millvan, Clarke Paine, Elixandra Roman, Jane Watts,

Jennifer Wilt and Ronald Wilt. Over $2000 was raised

for the QAS Education program!

Volunteers received a voucher good for a day pass to

the park for each shift worked and QAS received a

donation from Hersheypark for their efforts. If you are

interested in participating, please contact Rosemary

Spreha.

Editor’s Note: Thank you as well to Rosemary for

coordinating this fundraiser again this year!

(Photo by Fritz Heilman).

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Palmyra, PA 17078

Threats to Migratory Bird Treaty Act –

http://www.audubon.org/news/threats-migratory-bird-treaty-

act?ms=policy-adv-email-ea-x-20170810_advisory&utm_source=

ea&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170810_advisory

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act is America’s

cornerstone bird conservation law. Audubon led the

charge to help pass the law in 1918, and it has since

saved millions of birds and numerous species from the

brink of extinction. Now signs are pointing to growing

threats to this

law, placing

America’s

birdlife in

danger.

The MBTA

protects most of

the nation’s

native birds by

making it

unlawful to kill,

hunt, sell, or possess more than 1,000 species, along with

their nests, eggs, and feathers, without a permit. It is

credited with helping turn the tide against the plume

trade and market hunting, which devastated bird

populations in the early 20th century. Today, threats to

birds continue, and the protections afforded by the

MBTA are as vital as ever.

In recent years, the law has come under attack. Audubon

rallied to oppose the “bird killer amendment” in 2015,

which would have prevented any enforcement of the law.

Legislation introduced last Congress would have given a

free pass to deaths from industrial activities that

incidentally kill birds, such as oil waste pits, power lines,

and gas flares. Neither effort moved forward in the last

Congress.

Audubon also supported a proactive approach to

strengthening the MBTA by addressing these industrial

activities more directly through a permit process. The

process has since been suspended by the Trump

administration.

In this current political environment, core laws like

the Endangered Species Act and others are under

increasing attack. Chatter about undermining the MBTA

is growing, from the halls of Washington to the pages of

the Wall Street Journal (see our response here), and the

threat to the law is expanding. These efforts could limit

or end the protections for about 1,000 species of birds,

from backyard birds like American Robins, to Red-tailed

Hawks, and Common Loons, and declining species

across the country like American Kestrels, Cerulean

Warblers, and more.

We will be working hard to defend the MBTA. As we

approach the law’s one hundredth anniversary, we will

be on guard to continue Audubon’s proud legacy and

keep the MBTA just as vital and effective in its next

century. Please stay tuned for opportunities to take

action.

Editor’s Note: Go to http://www.audubon.org/take

action to keep up to date on Audubon Action Alerts!

(Photo by Fritz Heilman).

Memorial Contribution

We received a recurring twenty-dollar chapter-only

membership in memory of QAS Member, Sandra Wolf,

who passed away this past spring. The contribution was

made by her husband, Stewart Wolf. We are very

thankful for this generous contribution as we are thankful

for all of our members past and present.

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LEAVE A LEGACY FOR QAS

You, as a member or friend of QAS, can leave a legacy

that will help save the special areas you have explored and

loved long after you are gone. Remember Quittapahilla

Audubon Society, your LOCAL Audubon connection,

through a bequest in your Will or through a gift annuity

that will specifically support QAS programs while paying

you a monthly income for life. To learn more about how

you can make a bequest and create a permanent legacy in

your name or in someone’s memory, as well as tax

benefits for planned giving options, please contact your

attorney or financial advisor.

In supporting a cause that you hold dear, you can have

peace of mind that your time on this planet has mattered.

Chapter-Only Membership Application

Information

Quittapahilla Audubon Society offers a local Chapter-

Only membership that differs from the current National

Audubon membership in these ways:

1. Your $20 yearly fee goes 100% to local chapter

activities.

2. The membership period runs from July 1st to July

1st, regardless of when you join.

You will receive the chapter newsletter informing you of

upcoming events, but you will not receive the Audubon

magazine. If you are interested, please issue a check to

QAS for $20 and mail to: Chapter-Only Membership, c/o

Jim M. Logan, Chairman, 810 Hill St., Lebanon, PA

17046. Do not mail to the National membership address

in Palm Coast, FL.

National Audubon Society Membership

For information concerning National Audubon Society

membership click on the following link:

http://www.audubon.org/ or call 1-844-428-3826 for

more information

QAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rosemary Spreha (2018) 657-0271

Art Schiavo (2018) 533-1978

Fritz Heilman (2018) 273-0487

Ruth Krebs (2018) 450-5737

Jim C. Logan (2019) 865-5522

Gary Kinkley (2019) 503-4027

Terry Weaver (2019) 272-3491

Jo Ann Yeagley (2019) 865-4787

OFFICERS/CHAIRPERSONS for 2017-2018

President - Jim Fiorentino 274-2305

Vice-President - Open

Secretary – Bruce Kern 820-4262

Treasurer - Brenda Gish 367-1926

Conservation - Art Schiavo 533-1978

Education - Open 533-2448

Field Trips - Fritz Heilman 273-0487

Membership - Jim M. Logan 273-8438

Newsletter - Gary Kinkley 503-4027

Programs - All Board Members

Banquet - Cecelia McNaughton 418-3760

Publicity - Ruth Krebs 450-5737

The QAS Board meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second

Tuesday in January, March, May, July, September, and

November at the Lebanon Valley UCC Home, Annville,

PA. Meetings are open to interested persons. If you

would like to attend a meeting or are interested in finding

out about any of the open positions listed here, please

contact Jim Fiorentino, President.

QAS Winter Newsletter Deadline

If you have an item, an article or a photo that you would

like to submit for inclusion in the next issue of the QAS

Newsletter, please send them to Gary Kinkley by

November 27, 2017. Articles may be emailed to

cathartesaura@live.com or mailed to him at 3 Clark

Road, Annville, PA 17003. Comments are also welcome.

This is your chapter and your newsletter, and we want

to hear from you!

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Your local Audubon chapter,

working to

preserve nature and the environment,

invites you to join us for

our programs and field trips.

NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE

PAID LEBANON PA

PERMIT No. 110