CAROLINAS/VIRGINIA
PHEASANT & WATERFOWL SOCIETY
BOARD OF OFFICERS and DIRECTORS
MEETING
Friday, April 18, 2008
Mechanicsville, Virginia
The Board of Directors meeting was called to
order at 6:30pm by President Don Butler who welcomed board members
and guests. In attendance were as follows: Jerry and Cheryl
Morse, Rick and Pam Clark, Mike Lubbock, Walt Sturgeon, Jim and Lea
Lewis, Alex and Charlotte Beck and William Butler.
The minutes of the January meeting were
approved as printed in the latest edition of Wingtips. In the
absence of ET from the Board Meeting, Jan Trader delivered the report
and Don Butler gave the Treasurer's Report which was approved as
presented. He also distributed copies of the annual financial
audit which has just been completed. The club continues to be
financially sound and stable thanks to the support of our
members.
President Butler reported that long-time CVPWS
member Claude McAllister has recently died after a brief battle with
Lou Gehrig's disease. Bo McLamb is recuperating following two
heart attacks, in addition to recovering from an auto accident in
which he and his wife were injured.
There was discussion of the CVPWS Wayne
Hawkins Memorial Scholarship. We hope that member Travis
Birdsell will be applying for the scholarship this year. Travis
is pursuing an advanced degree in horticulture/ landscaping at NC
State University with emphasis on aviary landscaping.
President Butler appointed the following
outgoing directors to serve on the annual Nominating Committee: Rick
Clark (committee chair), Travis Birdsell, Keith Collins, Jerry Morse
and Rick Clark. The outgoing directors were invited and
encouraged to serve another term, if willing.
Mike Lubbock provided an update on Sylvan
Heights saying that 40 lesser flamingoes have just arrived this
week. Construction on Phase II has begun which includes the
construction of a tree house for up-close bird viewing and the
creation of a wetlands project.
Walt Sturgeon gave a progress report on the
Whooping Crane project which is now in its 8th year. This year,
75 birds, along with Walt and team members, made the annual migration
from Wisconsin to Florida.
President Butler gave a brief update on the
2009 APWS Convention. Planning on the event is still in the
preliminary stages. A suggestion was made that a committee be
formed to work on the travel and lodging logistics of the
convention.
Don Butler updated the Board on the mute swan
issue which is still unresolved. The issue was pulled from the
agenda of the last NC Wildlife Commission meeting. Commissioner
David Cobb has made assurances that no ruling will be passed without
input from CVPWS. The issue continues to be worked on by
President Butler, Bo McLamb, Travis Birdsell, Walt Surgeon and Mike
Lubbock.
There being no further business, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:05pm.
Respectfully Submitted: Ann Butler, Recording
Secretary
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Mechanicsville, Virginia
President Don Butler called the meeting to
order at 2:00pm welcoming members and guests to the spring CVPWS
meeting. He recognized and thanked hosts Mel and Jackie
Nunnally and David and Mary Campbell.
President Butler commended Jan Trader on the
time and effort she continues to devote to compiling WINGTIPS.
The publication is widely known as being one of the best, if not the
best, bird club publication in the country. As a cost-savings
measure and convenient reference for the members, the spring issue
includes the club's membership roster.
A recap was provided of Friday evening's Board
of Directors meeting. News was shared regarding the recent
death of Claude McAllister and health updates were announced
regarding Bo McLamb, Bevy Williams and Jeannie Hawkins'
son.
The July 21st meeting will be held at Natural
Bridge Zoo in Virginia with Karl and Debbie Mogensen serving as our
hosts.
Jan Trader provided the Treasurer's report and
the annual audit report which has just been completed. The club
continues to enjoy good financial health.
President Butler reminded members about the
Wayne Hawkins Memorial Scholarship and the hope that member Travis
Birdsell will be a 2008 scholarship recipient. We are awaiting
his completed application.
President Butler announced the names of those
appointed to the Nominating Committee. Members interested in
serving as officers or directors may contact any of the committee
members. Nominations are needed by August 10 so the names can
appear on the fall WINGTIPS ballot.
Mike Lubbock provided an update on Sylvan
Heights.
Old Business:
President Butler gave an update the on the
mute swan issue which is still unresolved. The issue was pulled
from the agenda of the last NC Wildlife Commission meeting.
Commissioner Doug Parsons has made assurances that no ruling
will be passed without input from CVPWS. The issue continues to
be worked on by President Butler, Bo McLamb, Travis Birdsell, Walt
Surgeon and Mike Lubbock.
Charlie Culliton suggested that we may want to
get clarification regarding whether or not AI testing is mandatory
for tailgate sales and bird swaps in Virginia. He will check on
this and report findings to Jan Trader for inclusion in the next
WINGTIPS.
Jan Trader provided a brief update on the 2009
APWS convention. Planning on this event will heighten
immediately following the 2008 convention this
fall.
In discussing the location of the fall
meeting, Rick Clark stated that Richard Schrock had expressed
interest in hosting a meeting. He is a new member who resides
in the western Piedmont region of North Carolina. President
Butler will contact him.
There being no further business the business
meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted: Ann Butler, Recording
Secretary