HISTORY of the GEORGIA CHAPTER OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY

Established April 30, 1973

Semi-Annual Programs, Other Accomplishments, & Boards & Committees

• MISSION: The Georgia Chapter of The Wildlife Society (Georgia TWS) is a professional organization dedicated to the scientific conservation of wildlife resources, and to furthering the education of those involved with, or interested in, wildlife conservation. Georgia TWS promotes rigorous professional ethics for wildlife scientists and managers, facilitates the exchange of technical information, and works to influence legislation impacting wildlife resources. Issue statements are developed, often in partnership with other conservation groups, and relayed to elected representatives of the Georgia and United States Constitutions and other people.

• MEMBERSHIP: Georgia TWS has recently comprised of over 200 members representing universities, state, and federal agencies, conservation organizations, and the general public. Some members are involved with wildlife management in a professional capacity, while others are involved simply because of their interest in wild animals and the management of these species and their habitats. The Chapter officers function as the Executive Committee, and most of the organization's business is conducted via that body, with input from the general membership. However, there are numerous opportunities for non-elected members to contribute to the Chapter.

• MEETINGS: Georgia TWS meets twice per year, spring and fall, in various locations around the state. Occasionally we meet jointly with other state chapters or other organizations. Meetings generally span two days, and feature presentations detailing current issues in wildlife research, management, and legislation. The meetings also address Chapter business, and a new crop of officers is elected at the spring meeting every two years. Georgia TWS meetings are not just about work. They also provide opportunities for networking, socializing, exploring local natural environments, and observing wildlife.

GATWS Executive Board Serving Winter 1973-Winter 1975

President President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer At-Large At-Large Past-President

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1973 August 23-24 Brunswick Jr. College, GA GATWS 1973.pdf (121p): Agenda-p26 & Bus Mtg Min-p55 & Photos-p? Theme: Founding a long term GATWS Chapter that . Presentations: First committee reports, By-laws, Elections, New business & Committee appointments. Social: Fish fry dinner on Butler Island, boat transportation for Sapelo Island field trip, & refreshments= $4 pre-registration fee. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Robert Ernst (also served during initial transition), President Elect-Duff Holbrook, Secretary- John Oberheu (initial transition~Richard Whittington, John Oberheu was soon replaced by Joe Kurz for health reason), Treasurer- Joe Kurz [initial transition~Syd(ney) Johnson], At Large-Larry Marchinton, At Large-Ron Simpson, Past-President-not applicable yet; Committee Chairs: Public Relations-Bob Carlton, Program-Ron Odum, Non-Game Wildlife-Billy Hilstead, Game-Malcolm Edwards, Environmental Issues-Syd Johnson. Accomplishments from 1973:  At the end of 19731231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is 59 people as of 1973????.  Bylaws drafted, refined & submitted Parent chapter of TWS.  First executive board meeting held May 21, 1973 at 9 am at the conference room, 7th floor, rm 722-A, Trinity-Washington Building, Atlanta, GA.  First nominations committee composed of Malcolm Edwards (U.S. Forest Service), Tom Hicks (Georgia Game & Fish Commission), Jesse Mercer (Soil Conservation Service), Don Orr (Bureau of Sport Fisheries & Wildlife), Sydney Johnson (Institute of Natural Resources), Don Charbonneau (U.S. Army).  First issue of GATWS Newsletter published in December 1973.  Membership includes professionals who are employed with U.S. Army, Game & Fish, U.S. Forest Service, Soil Conservation, Extension Service, Bureau Sport Fisheries & Wildlife, University of Georgia, or Environmental Protection Agency. First business meeting held 19730823 and was called to order at 10am, adjourning at 3pm. University of Georgia’s School of Forest Resources TWS Student Chapter held their first election on 19730925 and elected President-Carroll Allen, Vice President-Vic Vansant, Secretary & Representative to GATWS-Robert Folk, Treasurer-Joe Oliveros.

1974 February 21-22 The Heart of Rabun Motel, Clayton, GA GATWS 1974.pdf (93p): Agenda-p16 & Bus Mtg Min-p17 & Photos-p? Focus: The Future of Sport Hunting. Presentations: Social: Grouse hunt on Coleman River & Warwoman WMAs. Hiking Appalachian Trail, snow skiing, squirrel & ‘wild hog’ hunting. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Robert Ernst, President Elect-Duff Holbrook, Secretary-Treasurer-Joe Kurz, At Large-Larry Marchinton, At Large-Ron Simpson, Past-President-not applicable yet; Committee Chairs: Nominating Elections-Malcom Edwards, Public Relations-Bob Carlton, Program-Ron Odum, Non-Game Wildlife-Billy Hilstead, Game-Malcolm Edwards, Environmental Issues-Syd Johnson, others?

1974 August 22-23 Thomaston, GA GATWS 1974.pdf (93p): Agenda-p60 & Bus Mtg Min-p61 & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Sport hunting, Environmental issues, Georgia Power Central GA-Rum Creek project. Social: Float Trip from Flint River highway 18 bridge to Sprewell Bluff. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Robert Ernst, President Elect-Duff Holbrook, Secretary-Treasurer-Joe Kurz, At Large-Larry Marchinton, At Large-Ron Simpson, Past-President-not applicable yet; Committee Chairs: Public Relations-Bob Carlton, Resolution & Public Statements-Monte Seehorn, Membership-Duff Holbrook, Program-Ron Odum, Non-Game Wildlife-Billy Hilstead, Game-Malcolm Edwards, Environmental Issues-Tom Hicks, Trapping- Carlton, Endangered Species/Non-Game Wildlife-Jerry Mccullom, Newsletter Editor- Aaron Pass, Chapter Parlimentarian-Syd Johnson. Accomplishments from 1974:  At the end of 19741231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1974????.  Missing files.  Input in H.R. 11937 bill regarding Blue Ridge parkway extension through Georgia & South Carolina.  First GATWS “Nameless” Newsletter distributed.  Sprewell Bluff Dam position resolution drafted.  GATWS membership identification cards distributed & application cards established.  Phosphate mining along Georgia coastal marshes investigated.

GATWS Executive Board Serving Winter 1975-Winter 1976

President President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer At-Large At-Large Past-President

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1975 February 27 Hitchiti Exp Forest, Piedmont NWR, Hillsboro, GA GATWS 1975.pdf (55p): Agenda-p11 & Bus Mtg Min-p19 in 1974 file & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Business meeting & elections, Counting on quail, Forest management, Smoke management, Strip mine reclamation, USFWS film “Gifts”. Social: Quail hunt on Cedar Creek WMA. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Duff Holbrook, President-Elect-Ron Odum, Secretary-Treasurer-Leonard Walker, At Large-Monte Seehorn, At Large-Don Charbonneau, Past-President-Ron Simpson, Past-President-Robert Ernst; Committee Chairs: Program-Tuck Stone, others?

1975 missing file missing file GATWS 1975.pdf (55p): Agenda-p & Bus Mtg Min-p & Photos-p Focus: Presentations: Social: Board & Committee Chairs: President-Duff Holbrook, President-Elect-Ron Odum, Secretary-Treasurer-Leonard Walker, At Large-Monte Seehorn, At Large-Don Charbonneau, Past-President-Ron Simpson, Past-President-Robert Ernst; Committee Chairs: Nominating Elections- Lem Richards, Program-Tuck Stone, others? Accomplishments from 1975:  At the end of 19751231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1975????.  Missing files.  Draft statement prepared by GATWS for TWS regarding certification of wildlife biologists.

1976 prior to March 12 Bainbridge, GA (referenced in p2) GATWS 1976.pdf (66p): Agenda-p & Bus Mtg Min-p & Photos-p Focus: Presentations: Social: Board & Committee Chairs: President-Duff Holbrook, President-Elect-Ron Odum, Secretary-Treasurer-Leonard Walker, At Large-Monte Seehorn, At Large-Don Charbonneau, Past-President-Robert Ernst; Committee Chairs: Program-Tuck Stone, others?

GATWS Executive Board Serving Winter 1976-Winter 1979

President President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer At-Large At-Large Past-President

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1976 August 26-27 B.F. Grant Memorial Forest, Eatonton, GA GATWS 1976.pdf (66p): Agenda-p25 & Bus Mtg Min-p61 & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Wildlife management on US Army lands, GA Marshlands Protection Agency, Turkey restoration, Compound bow use, Fire ant eradication, Beaver damage survey, Clearcutting stance. Social: Field trip to B.F. Grant forest RCW area & Oconee National Forest natural pine regeneration. Fish fry dinner. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Ron Odum, President Elect-Larry Landers, Secretary-Treasurer-Oscar Dewberry, At Large-Warren Parker replaces Warren Parker who moved, At Large-Larry Marchinton, Past-President-Duff Holbrooks; Committee Chairs: Nominating Elections-Joe Kurz, Program-Larry Landers, Endangered Species/Non-Game Wildlife-Jerry McCullom, Environmental Issues-Carroll Allen. Accomplishments from 1976:  At the end of 19761231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1976????.  Missing files.  Review of Georgia Department of Natural Resources personnel classifications, including position titles-definitions-duties-minimum qualifications-training & experience (Hay Study).

1977 March 7 Peachtree Plaza Hotel, Tower Suite 5, Atlanta, GA GATWS 1977.pdf (256p): Agenda-p4 & Bus Mtg Min-p31 & Photos-p? Focus: Meeting held in conjunction with 42nd North American Wildlife & Natural Resources Conference. Presentations: Social: Board & Committee Chairs: President-Ron Odum, President Elect-Larry Landers, Secretary-Treasurer-Oscar Dewberry, At Large-Warren Parker, At Large-Larry Marchinton, Past-President-Duff Holbrooks; Committee Chairs: Nominating Elections-Joe Kurz, Program-Larry Landers, Endangered Species/Non-Game Wildlife-Jerry McCullom, Environmental Issues-Carroll Allen.

1977 September 15-16 GA Forest Resource Center, Macon, GA GATWS 1977.pdf (256p): Agenda-p110 & Bus Mtg Min-p111 & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Ecology of the diamondback rattlesnake, Indigo snake, Ruffed grouse habitat, Black bear in north GA & NC coastal plain. Social: Board & Committee Chairs: President-Ron Odum, President Elect-Larry Landers, Secretary-Treasurer-Oscar Dewberry, At Large-Warren Parker, At Large-Larry Marchinton, Past-President-Duff Holbrooks; Committee Chairs: Nominating Elections-Joe Kurz, Program-Larry Landers, Endangered Species/Non-Game Wildlife-Jerry McCullom, Parent Chapter Building Fund- Don Charbonneau, Newsletter- Tip Hon, Trapping-Bob Carlton, Environmental Issues-Carroll Allen. Accomplishments from 1977:  At the end of 19771231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1977????.  Public statement distributed regarding Senate Bill 79 & the use of steel traps in Georgia.  Trapping committee developed & detailed report drafted.  Position statement drafted regarding House Bill 1103- “The Protected Species Act of 1977”.  Syd Johnson president of Southeast Section of The Wildlife Society.  TWS by-laws reviewed & suggestions provided.

1978 March 2-3 Bainbridge Jr. College & Silverlake, Academic Bldg, GA GATWS 1978.pdf (123p): Agenda-p39 & Bus Mtg Min-p.40 & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Management of St. Marks NWR, Wildlife management on NPS lands, USCOE wildlife management policies, Implementing management policies on USFS lands, International Paper game management, Trapping. Social: Fishing on Silver Lake & fish fry dinner. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Ron Odum, President Elect-Larry Landers, Secretary-Treasurer-Oscar Dewberry, At Large-Jesse Mercer, At Large-Larry Marchinton, Past-President-Duff Holbrooks; Committee Chairs: Nominating Elections-Joe Kurz, Program-Larry Landers, Endangered Species/Non-Game Wildlife-Jerry McCullom, Parent Chapter Building Fund- Don Charbonneau, State Merit System Degree Requirements-Syd Johnson & Joe Kurz, Newsletter- Tip Hon, Trapping-Bob Carlton, Environmental Issues-Carroll Allen.

1978 August 3 missing file GATWS 1978.pdf (123p): Agenda-p? & Bus Mtg Min-p87 & Photos-p? Focus: Meeting held in conjunction with Endangered Species Symposium sponsored by GATWS Chapter, GADNR, & UGA. Presentations: Social: Board & Committee Chairs: President-Ron Odum, President Elect-Larry Landers, Secretary-Treasurer-Oscar Dewberry, At Large-Jesse Mercer, At Large-Larry Marchinton, Past-President-Duff Holbrooks; Committee Chairs: Nominating Elections-Kent Kammermeyer, Program-Larry Landers, Endangered Species/Non-Game Wildlife-Jerry McCullom, Parent Chapter Building Fund- Don Charbonneau, State Merit System Degree Requirements-Syd Johnson & Joe Kurz, Membership- Jessee Mercer, Newsletter- Tip Hon, Trapping-Syd Johnson, Environmental Issues-Carroll Allen. Accomplishments from 1978:  At the end of 19781231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1978????.  Missing files.  Review of trapping controversy completed & continued engagement with related issues.  GADNR supervisors of wildlife biologists sent letter by Joe Kurz encouraging TWS certification.  Correspondence sent opposing lack of degree requirements for biologists in the Hays Reclassification for State Merit System employees.  Letters of support sent regarding Nongame Fish & Wildlife bills H.R. 10915 & 10255 supporting funding for wildlife.  Membership voted to form a new Trapping Committee to review the previous recommendations and formulate a position statement for GATWS- Executive Board selected Syd Johnson-George Gherken-Tip Hon to serve.

1979 March 1-2 B.F. Grant Memorial Forest, Headquarters, GA GATWS 1979.pdf (51p): Agenda-p33 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Wildlife habitat losses & mitigation of USFWS, Habitat evaluation for game in natural & planted pine stands, Waterfowl habitat evaluation, Grouse habitat evaluation, Rabbit habitat evaluation, Fox squirrel habitat evaluation, Indigo snake distribution. Social: Board & Committee Chairs: President-Ron Odum, President Elect-Larry Landers, Secretary-Treasurer-Oscar Dewberry, At Large-Jesse Mercer, At Large-Larry Marchinton, Past-President-Duff Holbrooks; Committee Chairs: Nominating Elections-Kent Kammermeyer, Program-Larry Landers, Endangered Species/Non-Game Wildlife-Jerry McCullom, Parent Chapter Building Fund- Don Charbonneau, State Merit System Degree Requirements-Syd Johnson & Joe Kurz, Membership- Jessee Mercer, Newsletter- Tip Hon, Trapping-Syd Johnson, Environmental Issues-Carroll Allen.

GATWS Executive Board Serving Winter 1979-Winter 1981

President President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer At-Large At-Large Past-President

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1979 missing file missing file GATWS 1979.pdf (51p): Agenda-p & Bus Mtg Min-p & Photos-p Focus: Presentations: Social: Board & Committee Chairs: President-Larry Landers, President Elect-Carroll Allen, Secretary-Treasurer-Tip Hon, At Large-Joe Kurz, At Large-Kent Kammermeyer, Past-President-Ron Odum; Committee Chairs: Trapping-Syd Johnson, others? Accomplishments from 1979:  At the end of 19791231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1979????.  Missing files.  Trapping committee recommends that GATWS endorse the parent organization’s position statement on trapping (appended) & letter of support with statement is sent to GA General Assembly.

1980 missing files missing files GATWS 1980.pdf (0p): Agenda-p & Bus Mtg Min-p & Photos-p Focus: Presentations: Social: Board & Committee Chairs: President-Larry Landers, President Elect-Carroll Allen, Secretary-Treasurer-Tip Hon, At Large-Joe Kurz, At Large-Kent Kammermeyer, Past-President-Ron Odum; Committee Chairs: others?

1980 missing files missing files GATWS 1980.pdf (0p): Agenda-p & Bus Mtg Min-p & Photos-p Focus: Presentations: Social: Board & Committee Chairs: President-Larry Landers, President Elect-Carroll Allen, Secretary-Treasurer-Tip Hon, At Large-Joe Kurz, At Large-Kent Kammermeyer, Past-President-Ron Odum; Committee Chairs: Nominating Elections-?, others? Accomplishments from 1980:  At the end of 19801231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1980????.  Missing Files.

1981 missing file missing file- files suggest Athens, GA) GATWS 1981.pdf (137p): Agenda-p & Bus Mtg Min-p & Photos-p Focus: Presentations: Social: Board & Committee Chairs: President-Larry Landers, President Elect-Carroll Allen, Secretary-Treasurer-Tip Hon, At Large-Joe Kurz, At Large-Kent Kammermeyer, Past-President-Ron Odum; Committee Chairs: others?

GATWS Executive Board Serving Winter 1981-Winter 1983

President President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer At-Large At-Large Past-President

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1981 missing file missing file GATWS 1981.pdf (137p): Agenda-p & Bus Mtg Min-p & Photos-p Focus: Presentations: Social: Board & Committee Chairs: President-Carroll Allen, President Elect-Phillip (Rosebud) Hale, Secretary-Treasurer-David Waller, At Large- Kent Kammermeyer, At Large-Joe Kurz, Past-President-Larry Landers; Committee Chairs: others? Accomplishments from 1981:  At the end of 19811231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1981????.  Missing files.  GATWS sends letter with resolution endorsing budget support for continuance of federal/state endangered species cooperative agreements to Congressmen.  Letter & accompanying resolution sent to Congressmen supporting State Funded Nongame Program.  Funding considerations & alternatives for State Nongame Programs reviewed.  Letter & supporting resolution developed to upgrade pay for all classes of wildlife biologists in the State of Georgia sent to Congressmen.  Letter of concern sent to U.S. Secretary Department of Interior, cc’ing USFWS Director, about administering Pittman-Robertson funds on a block grant basis.

1982 April 1-2 B.F. Grant Memorial Forest, GA GATWS 1982.pdf (116p): Agenda-p & Bus Mtg Min-p34 & Photo-p. Focus: Presentations: Social: Board & Committee Chairs: President-Carroll Allen, President Elect-Phillip (Rosebud) Hale, Secretary-Treasurer-David Waller, At Large- Kent Kammermeyer, At Large-Joe Kurz, Past-President-Larry Landers; Committee Chairs: others?

1982 October 5-6 UGA Flinchum’s Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, Athens GATWS 1982.pdf (116p): Agenda-p80 & Bus Mtg Min-p.81 & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: WMA stamps & acquisition, Nongame & Endangered species & funding, Recreational hunting on Tosohatchee FLState Preserve, Public involvement & 1982 Everglades deer mortality, Sandhill & Whooping Crane research, Acid rain in Blue Ridge, Migration Bird Unit, Deer herd health check on USFWS refuges, Savannah Harbor comparison study & fish & wildlife. Social: Social hour & BBQ dinner. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Carroll Allen, President Elect-Phillip (Rosebud) Hale, Secretary-Treasurer-David Waller, At Large- Kent Kammermeyer, At Large-Joe Kurz, Past-President-Larry Landers; Committee Chairs: Nominating Elections-Thomas Atkeson, others? Accomplishments from 1982:  At the end of 19821231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1982????.  Missing files.  Letters from the membership sent to Congressmen supporting funding for or through the State Funded Nongame Program, wildlife checkoff, H.B.  1512 tax writeoff bill for the non-game & endangered species funding, and Wildlife & Fisheries Cooperative Research Units GATWS resolution.  Letter to Congressmen urging that proposed changes to Section 404 be presented to the public for review & comment.

1983 February 22(-?-) Athens, GA GATWS 1983.pdf (186p): Agenda-p & Bus Mtg Min-p32 & Photos-? Focus: Presentations: Social: Board & Committee Chairs: President-Carroll Allen, President Elect-Phillip (Rosebud) Hale, Secretary-Treasurer-David Waller, At Large- Kent Kammermeyer, At Large-Joe Kurz, Past-President-Larry Landers; Committee Chairs: others?

GATWS Executive Board Serving Winter 1983-Winter 1985

President President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer At-Large At-Large Past-President

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1983 August 30-31 Piedmont NWR, Hillsboro, GA GATWS 1983.pdf (186p): Agenda-p109 & Bus Mtg Min-p113 & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Wild turkey management in Appalachians, Waterfowl regulation enforcement issues, GA wild turkey restoration program, private waterfowl management, GA Canada goose program, Regional waterfowl planning, National Wild Turkey Federation research, Atlantic Flyway report, Turkey population indicies, Waterfowl hunt administration at Eufaula NWR, Clapper rail habitat, Broods & transmitters. Social: Field trip to Piedmont NWR & Lake Juliette. BBQ dinner. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Phillip (Rosebud) Hale, President Elect-Terry Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer-Jim Armstrong , At Large-Jeffrey Jackson, At Large-David Waller, Past-President-Carroll Allen; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Gary Breece, others? Accomplishments from 1983:  At the end of 19831231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1983????.  Missing files.  More letters sent to Congressmen supporting another round of legislation for the Non-game check off system for wildlife and the Wildlife and Fisheries Cooperative Unit Program of he USFWS.  Support sent for the Southeastern Section of TWS to present Dr. James H. Jenkins with a special education award in recognition of & appreciation for his lifetime contribution to wildlife management education.  Letters opposing city of LaFayette efforts to acquire state-owned land being managed as Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area for lease for the purpose of constructing a golf course are sent to Board of Natural Resources & State Congressmen.

1984 April 3-4 Albany Jr. College, GA GATWS 1984.pdf (209p): Agenda-p70 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Quail management. Presentations: Tall Timbers, Quail Unlimited, International Quail Foundation, Panel discussion. Social: Field trips to 2 quail plantations to discuss management. Fish fry at Albany Nursery WMA. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Phillip (Rosebud) Hale, President Elect-Terry Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer-Jim Armstrong , At Large-Jeffrey Jackson, At Large-David Waller, Past-President-Carroll Allen; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Gary Breece, others?

1984 October 3-4 Piedmont NWR, Hillsboro, GA GATWS 1984.pdf (209p): Agenda-p169 & Bus Mtg Min-p164 & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: GA alligator research project, Ruffed grouse reintroduction in GA Piedmont, Status of wildlife in GA’s Past, Project WILD, Black bear populations in Middle GA, Ft. Stewart resource management, Oconee National Forest wildlife management, Golden eagle introductions in north GA, Red cockaded woodpecker status. Social: Cookout. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Phillip (Rosebud) Hale, President Elect-Terry Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer-Jim Armstrong , At Large-Jeffrey Jackson, At Large-David Waller, Past-President-Carroll Allen; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Gary Breece, Nominating Elections-?, others? Accomplishments from 1984:  At the end of 19841231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1984????.  Missing files.  Input sought & reported back to Southeast Section TWS regarding how The Wildlife Society Council will provide guidance and criteria to aid state governors or other officials in selecting individuals to serve on state conservation boards or commissions.  A summary 3 paragraphs in length about the history, activities, and highlights of the Georgia Chapter of The Wildlife Society is sent to TWS Historical Affairs Committee – Compiler & Author Bill Crawford in response to his earlier memorandum with subject “50- Year History of The Wildlife Society”- “<¶1>The Georgia Chapter of The Wildlife Society received its charter at the 1973 meeting of the Southeastern Association of Game and Fish Commissioners in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The presentation was made by John Spinks, then Field Director of TWS. <¶>2Since its inception the Georgia Chapter’s membership has numbered about 75. Normally we meet semiannually and each of these gatherings includes a business meeting, program, and often a field trip. <¶3>One of the accomplishments of which we are most proud is the organization and co-sponsorship of two symposia on nongame and endangered wildlife (1978 and 1981). These symposia were regional in scope and very well attended. Both resulted in high quality proceedings which have been widely distributed.”  Joe Kurz is President of the Southeastern Section of TWS.  Industry Wildlife Conservation Award presented to Georgia Power with 4 reasons for the recognition listed. Dr. James H. Jenkins also given his special education award for lifetime contributions to wildlife management education.

1985 April 10-11 Piedmont NWR, Hillsboro, GA GATWS 1985.pdf (184p): Agenda-p52 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos? Focus: Presentations: Research on disease management in fox populations, GA deer controversy, winter forage availability & urbanization by white-tail deer in southern Appalachians, Wintering songbird habitat in Central South America, Migration bird banding panel discussion, GA Power Environmental projects, Deer harvest at Piedmont NWR, Wood duck blood parasite survey, Effects of food plots & roads on deer harvest. Social: Cookout. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Phillip (Rosebud) Hale, President Elect-Terry Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer-Jim Armstrong , At Large-Jeffrey Jackson, At Large-David Waller, Past-President-Carroll Allen; Committee Chairs: Nominating Elections-Jim Armstrong , Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Gary Breece, others?

GATWS Executive Board Serving Winter 1985-Winter 1987

President President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer At-Large At-Large Past-President

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1985 October 8-9 Suwannee Canal Recreation Area, Folkston, GA GATWS 1985.pdf (184p): Agenda-p135 & Bus Mtg Min-p74 & Photos-p? Focus: USFWS Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge & its Programs. note: Many from FLTWS Chapter attended. Presentations: Helicopter censusing of deer, 85-86 Waterfowl regulations, New state programs, Sandhill crane research. Social: Field trip in Okefenokee NWR in cars, boats, & on foot. Cookout. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Terry Johnson, President Elect-Ronnie Shell, Secretary-Treasurer-Linton Swindell, At Large- Deborah Harris, At Large-Nick Nicholoson, Past-President- Phillip (Rosebud) Hale; Committee Chairs: Trapping-Tip Hon, Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Gary Breece, others? Accomplishments from 1985:  At the end of 19851231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1985????.  A policy statement about hunting was drafted & a letter sent to Georgia representatives on Game, Fish, & Recreation Committee urging votes against a proposed bill that would establish Georgia’s deer season in law.  Membership asked that a trapping policy statement be developed, and fortunately, the assigned committee found the previous one that had already been written endorsing the parent chapter’s position & recommended it be forwarded as the continued current position of the Chapter.  TWS information, position statements, & student guide to TWS shared with Chapter at business meeting.

1986 April 16-17 UGA Flinchum’s Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, Athens GATWS 1986.pdf (182p): Agenda-p37 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Herbicide site-preparation on white-tail deer habitat & on seeds & insects for quail, Acorn availability & use by deer, Sambar & white-tail deer at St. Vincent NWR, Fecal DAPA as nutrition indicator for white-tail deer, Reduction of raccoon predation on sea turtle nests at Canaveral National Seashore FL, Black bear bait station survey, Deer behavior, Wood stork rookeries, Reproductive & parental behavior of Andean Condors at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Percent females in deer harvest predicted by length of either-sex seasons. Social: Cookout. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Terry Johnson, President Elect-Ronnie Shell, Secretary-Treasurer-Linton Swindell, At Large- Deborah Harris, At Large-Nick Nicholoson, Past-President- Phillip (Rosebud) Hale; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Gary Breece, others?

1986 missing file missing file GATWS 1986.pdf (182p): Agenda-p & Bus Mtg Min-p & Photos-p Focus: Presentations: Social: Board & Committee Chairs: President-Terry Johnson, President Elect-Ronnie Shell, Secretary-Treasurer-Linton Swindell, At Large- Deborah Harris, At Large-Nick Nicholoson, Past-President- Phillip (Rosebud) Hale; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Gary Breece, Nominating Elections-?, others? Accomplishments from 1986:  At the end of 19861231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1986????.  Missing files.  Chapter sends letter to Congressmen supporting Senate Bill 107 “Georgia DNR Land Acquisition Bill”.  Support for Nongame Checkoff Program & the Nongame Wildlife Program given.  Chapter opposes transfer of the Bussey Point area from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to the Clarks Hill-Russell Authority for residential development.  Assisted in organizing the 3rd Southeastern Nongame & Endangered Species Symposium.  GATWS Position Statement “Establishment of Sport Hunting Regulations” is read at the 19860708 public hearing in Gainesville, GA.  The October GATWS Newsletter details many happenings within state that are specific to wildlife management (p.175-181 of file “GATWS 1986.pdf”).

1987 February 4-5 Skidaway Is. State Park, Savannah, GA GATWS 1987.pdf (51p): Agenda-p1 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Waterfowl management. Joint Georgia & South Carolina meeting. Presentations: North American waterfowl management plan, Atlantic flyway waterfowl populations, Waterfowl stamp programs in GA & SC, Canada goose restoration, Moist soil management, Wood duck nesting structures, Waterfowl research overview, Waterfowl management on private plantations, Law enforcement & waterfowl management, Greentree reservoir & discussion. Social: Field trip to Savannah National Wildlife Refuge waterfowl impoundment. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Terry Johnson, President Elect-Ronnie Shell, Secretary-Treasurer-Linton Swindell, At Large- Deborah Harris, At Large-Nick Nicholoson, Past-President- Phillip (Rosebud) Hale; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Gary Breece, others?

GATWS Executive Board Serving Winter 1987-Winter 1989

President President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer At-Large At-Large Past-President

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1987 May 13-14 Piedmont NWR, Hillsboro, GA GATWS 1987.pdf (51p): Agenda-p21 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Estrus cycling & reproductive hormones, metabolites as pheromonal attractants in deer, GA coyote distribution, Parasites in feral hogs on Cumberland Island, Stocking source & environment as factors in harvest of record bucks, Boone & Crockett System & white-tail deer, Experimental relocation of grouse in Piedmont, Implications of severe overharvest of deer in GA. Social: Field trip to Rum Creek WMA & GA Power Plant Scheer. Cookout. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Ronnie Shell, President Elect-David Waller, Secretary-Treasurer-Emily Joe Wentworth, At Large-?, At Large-?, Past-President-Terry Johnson; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Gary Breece, others? Accomplishments from 1987:  At the end of 19871231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is 54 people as of 1987????.  Missing files.  Letters of support sent supporting Senate Bill 107 to increase hunting & fishing license fees to establish funds for land acquisition for wildlife management and fishing.  Helped sponsor the regional 3rd Southeast Nongame & Endangered Species Symposium held in Athens for 220 participants.  Inquiries sent supporting improvement of the Nongame checkoff program for funding.

1988 May 4-5 UGA Flinchum’s Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, Athens GATWS 1988.pdf (58p): Agenda-p14 & Bus Mtg Min-p31 & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Wildlife legislation in 1988 General Assembly, 1989-90 Hunting Regulations, Cougar restoration in FL, CRP & Farm Bill, Reproductive biology of deer on Cumberland Island, Reflections of a traveled biologist, Transmitters to detect deer poaching, Limiting factors on coyotes in GA, Quail pesticide study, USDA Animal Damage Control, Future of Alligator Program, Population genetics of deer on Cumberland Island. Social: Keg social & catered dinner. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Ronnie Shell, President Elect-David Waller, Secretary-Treasurer-Emily Joe Wentworth, At Large- , At Large-, Past-President-Terry Johnson; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Gary Breece, others?

1988 September 28-29 Berry College, Rome, GA GATWS 1988.pdf (58p): Agenda-p49 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Pigeon Mountain WMA, Caves, Persistence of Mycoplasma gallisepticum in turkey on Cumberland Island, USFWS land acquisition program, GA Natural Heritage, Gray bats, Hemoragic disease, waterfowl update. Social: Field trip to Pigeon Mountain. Keg social & catered dinner. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Ronnie Shell, President Elect-David Waller, Secretary-Treasurer-Emily Joe Wentworth, At Large-?, At Large-?, Past-President-Terry Johnson; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Gary Breece, Nominating Elections-?, others? Accomplishments from 1988:  At the end of 19881231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1988????.  Letter in partnership with many other conservation organization, coordinated through The National Wildlife Federation, was sent to Congressmen supporting passage of S. 1894 amendments to the Clean Air Act.

1989 May 23-24 Central Georgia Branch WMA GATWS 1989.pdf (172p): Agenda-p27 & Bus Mtg Min-p100 & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Wetland dilemma in Georgia, Definition of wetland, EPA’s role in wetland protection, Wetland inventory, Emergency wetlands resource act, Management indicator species on USFS land, Coastal wetland management for wintering waterfowl, Update on nongame & endangered species program. Social: Field trip to MARSH Project. Keg social & catered dinner. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Ronnie Shell, President Elect-David Waller, Secretary-Treasurer-Emily Joe Wentworth, At Large-?, At Large-?, Past-President-Terry Johnson; Committee Chairs: Nominating Elections-Terry Johnson, Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Gary Breece, others?

GATWS Executive Board Serving Winter 1989-Winter 1991

President President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer At-Large At-Large Past-President

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1989 September 25-26 Unicoi State Park Lodge Conf Center, Helen, GA GATWS 1989.pdf (172p): Agenda-p143 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Trout stream improvement structures, Accomplishments of challenge-share-work in north GA, Bear research in Southern Appalachians, Trout population surveys on Chattooga River, North GA rare plants, Influence of acorns on deer in Southern Appalachians, Peregrine falcon releases at Mount Yonah, Law enforcement problems, Interpreting wildlife resources on national forestlands. Social: Field trip to Chattahoochee National Forest to discuss wildlife & fisheries management. Board & Committee Chairs: President-David Waller, President Elect-Gary Breece, Secretary-Treasurer-Emily Jo Wentworth, At Large-Ken Grahl, At Large-Randy Davidson, Past-President-Ronnie Shell; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Ken Riddleberger, Resolutions Public Statements- (Biocontainment research center-Ken Grahl), Environmental Issues-Chuck Rabolli, others? Accomplishments from 1989:  At the end of 19891231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1989????.  Missing files.  A resolution was developed by a subcommittee supporting the development of a biocontainment research center at the University of Georgia, as requested by the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study.  GATWS shares the New York Chapter of TWS’s policy statement on Animal and Human relationships with members and then develops its own draft looking in to the possibility of establishing a policy statement for Georgia.  GATWS presents first “Legislative Award” to Larry Walker for his contributions largely through legislative support for wildlife, specifically related to waterfowl stamp, nongame wildlife conservation, & habitat acquisition programs.  GATWS votes unanimously to become an affiliate member of the Georgia Wildlife Federation at a cost of $3 per member, annually, from the Chapter treasury obtaining a seat on the GWF Board.

1990 April 19-20 UGA Flinchum’s Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, Athens GATWS 1990.pdf (90p): Agenda-p50 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Held immediately preceding 16th Annual SE Wildlife Student Conclave hosted by UGA Student Chapter TWS April 20-22. Presentations: Effects of prescribe burning on lone star ticks, Nest of American oystercatcher, Wilson’s plover & least tern on GA barrier islands, Dioxin contaminants on woodducks in Arkansas, Pesticides & songbird productivity related to pecan agriculture in GA, Oral vaccination for wild sine, Food habits of feral horses on 4 US barrier islands, Mortality & habitat relationships of gobblers on Clarks Hill, Feeding & movement of Armadillos on Cumberland Island, Orphaned bucks stay closer to home & liver longer, Sexually attractive odors in deer. Social: Keg social & dinner at Charlie Williams Pinecrest Lodge. Board & Committee Chairs: President-David Waller, President Elect-Gary Breece, Secretary-Treasurer-Emily Jo Wentworth, At Large-Ken Grahl, At Large-Randy Davidson, Past-President-Ronnie Shell; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Ken Riddleberger, others?

1990 October 16-17 Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill, GA GATWS 1990.pdf (90p): Agenda-p80 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Wildlife management on military lands in Georgia. Presentations: Social: Low country boil or BBQ & field trip (tentative plans according to correspondence). Board & Committee Chairs: President-David Waller, President Elect-Gary Breece, Secretary-Treasurer-Emily Jo Wentworth, At Large-Ken Grahl, At Large-Randy Davidson, Past-President-Ronnie Shell; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Ken Riddleberger, Nominating Elections-?, others? Accomplishments from 1990:  At the end of 19901231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1990????.  Missing files.  Encouraging membership & participation of more professionals & organizations, GATWS sends letters to Georgia offices of the Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, and Soil Conservation Service.

1991 April 30 & May 1 B.F. Grant Forest, Eatonton, GA GATWS 1991.pdf (130p): Agenda-p30 & Bus Mtg Min-p31 & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Endangered species update on private & federal lands, Project WILD, 2003 Refuge issue, Bond Swamp update, RCW update for Piedmont NWR, Ecological justification for controlling deer in Eastern National Parks, Acorn preference of deer, Forest Stewardship Program, Wildlife management on Corp of Engineer lands, Long-term deer data trends on WMA’s in GA, Effects of either sex hunting on deer population, Land form mapping, Attitude comparison of successful & unsuccessful deer hunters, GA Deer Club, GA MARSH Program. Social: Keg social & BBQ. Board & Committee Chairs: President-David Waller, President Elect-Gary Breece, Secretary-Treasurer-Emily Jo Wentworth, At Large-Ken Grahl, At Large-Randy Davidson, Past-President-Ronnie Shell; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Ken Riddleberger, others?

GATWS Executive Board Serving Winter 1991-Winter 1993

President President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer At-Large At-Large Past-President

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1991 October 3 Piedmont & Bond Swamp NWRs, GA GATWS 1991.pdf (130p): Agenda-p57 & Bus Mtg Min-p59 & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: UGA School of Forest Resources’ student recruitment & development, Evaluation of poultry litter as source of Histomoniasis among wild turkeys, GA trophy deer & establishment of deer registry in GA, Alligators in Axson development- entanglement-& resolution of a controversial wildlife dilemma, Introduction to Bond Swamp. Social: Field trip to Bond Swamp NWR & lunch. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Gary Breece, President Elect-Emily Joe Wentworth, Secretary-Treasurer-Chuck Rabolli, At Large- Kent Kammermeyer, At Large-Bob Warren, Past-President-David Waller; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Ken Riddleberger, others? Accomplishments from 1991:  At the end of 19911231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1991????.  GATWS votes to, and on November 8, 1991, sends a letter to the Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission requesting that Georgia consultants claiming wildlife management expertise should list their certifications and inform landowners that wildlife management aid is available through “Certified Wildlife Biologists” through the certification process established by The Wildlife Society, similar to the way foresters must be registered; a list of current Certified Wildlife Biologists was attached.  A committee is appointed to investigate ways to support a wildlife management training workshop for teachers.

1992 April 15-16 UGA Flinchum’s Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, Athens GATWS 1992.pdf (148p): Agenda-p18 & Bus Mtg Min-p37 & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Feeding ecology of reintroduced bobcats on Cumberland Island, Bluetongue & epizootic hemorrhagic disease in GA, Contraceptive implants & immunocontraceptives in white-tail deer, Deer research at Chickamauga Battlefield Park, Evaluation of 2 supplemental feeds provided in a wild situation, Ladino clovers in NEGA food plots, Evaluation of 3 summer plantings for white-tail deer, Time for a new sacred cow?, Seasonal diets of deer in Southern Appalachians, Availability & deer use of browse in cut versus uncut forests in Southern Appalachians, Case study of deer in Pocosin habitat after catastrophic wildfire, Effects of site preparation techniques on plant community diversity, Chemical site preparation on songbird use of clearcuts in Southeast, Deer browse on quail foods at Tall Timbers Research Station, Habitat & mortality of gobblers in intensely hunted area of GA Piedmont, Status & breeding ecology of barn owls in GA Piedmont. Social: Field trip to UGA deer research complex. Refreshments & dinner. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Gary Breece, President Elect-Emily Joe Wentworth, Secretary-Treasurer-Chuck Rabolli, At Large- Kent Kammermeyer, At Large-Bob Warren, Past-President-David Waller; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Ken Riddleberger, others?

1992 October 7-8 Gordon College, Barnesville, GA GATWS 1992.pdf (148p): Agenda-p80 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: “Beetles to Eagles- Endangered Species in Georgia” Presentations: ESA reauthorization, Endangered Species (ES) on USFS lands, Animal damage & ES, ES on GA Power lands, GA Nongame-Endangered Wildlife Program, Bog turtles in north GA, Bog turtle life history & research in SE, Red cockaded woodpeckers, Gopher tortoises in GA, International trade in wildlife, A new fish in GA, Round-tail muskrat, Survey needs of American burying beetle, Woodstorks & critical habitat, Gray bats in NW GA, Manatees & whales in GA coastal waters, Sea turtles, Red wolf recovery in GA & SE, Bald eagles in GA. Social: Social hour & dinner. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Gary Breece, President Elect-Emily Joe Wentworth, Secretary-Treasurer-Chuck Rabolli, At Large- Kent Kammermeyer, At Large-Bob Warren, Past-President-David Waller; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Ken Riddleberger, Nominating Elections-?, others? Accomplishments from 1992:  At the end of 19921231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1992????.  Missing files.  The First Wildlife Conservation Workshop for Teachers, held at the FFA/FHA Camp in Covington on June 21-25, 1992, was co- sponsored with Georgia Wildlife Federation, UGA, USFWS, GADNR State Game & Fish, and USDA. The workshop was designed to introduce educators to the principles of wildlife ecology and the diversity of wildlife in Georgia. At least 15 sessions were taught by professional wildlife biologists including the topics of: wildlife conservation-a historical perspective & public attitudes, wildlife diversity of Georgia, basic principles of wildlife biology, forest & wildlife management on B.F. Grant WMA, hunter safety & shooting sports, waterfowl management on Oconee WMA, wildlife management techniques, deer spotlight counting, endangered species & nongame management, teaching with backyard wildlife habitat, current issues in forest & wildlife management, wildlife diseases & implications to the resources, resolving conflicts between humans & wildlife, & wildlife management decision making.  In regards to changes to the status and recovery of rare species in Georgia to be presented at the DNR Board of Natural Resources meeting on October 27-28, 1992, GATWS sends a letter to the Chairmen of that Board requesting that the entire list of proposed additions, deletions, and status designations, as well as the proposed process for delisting, be adopted.

1993 April 14-15 Piedmont NWR, Hillsboro, GA GATWS 1993.pdf(18p): Agenda-p10 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: “International Perspectives in Wildlife Management” Presentations: Deer farming as an aid in rainforest conservation (cooperative effort by UGA & University of Vera Cruz, Mexico), Wildlife management in Australia, Australia deer management, Photographic journal of recent travels through Africa, Canadian wildlife management, Whale research & management, Greenland, Biodiversity & conservation in Cameroon’s Lowland Tropical Forest, Wildlife habitat & species protection in China, Biology & management of China’s giant panda, North American Waterfowl Management Plan, History of USFWS & Canadian Wildlife Service, Harvest regulations on American black duck populations. Social: Social & BBQ dinner. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Gary Breece, President Elect-Emily Joe Wentworth, Secretary-Treasurer-Chuck Rabolli, At Large- Kent Kammermeyer, At Large-Bob Warren, Past-President-David Waller; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Ken Riddleberger, others?

GATWS Executive Board Serving Winter 1993-Winter 1995

President President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer At-Large At-Large Past-President

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1993 missing file missing file GATWS 993.pdf (18p): Agenda-p & Bus Mtg Min-p & Photos-p Theme: Focus: Presentations: Social: Board & Committee Chairs: President-Emily Jo Wentworth, President Elect-Charles Rabolli, Secretary-Treasurer-Susan Miller, At Large-?, At Large-?, Past-President-Gary Breece; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Ken Riddleberger, others? Accomplishments from 1993:  At the end of 19931231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1993????.  Missing files.

1994 May 4 UGA Flinchum’s Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, Athens GATWS 1994.pdf (8p): Agenda-p2 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: “Wildlife Management: Past (1984), Present (1994) & Future(2004)” & “The Changing Profession of Wildlife Managers” Presentations: Welcome by Chuck Rabolli, USFWS Deputy Regional Director John Eadie, GADNR-WRD-Game Management Joe Kurz, GA Wildlife Federation Executive Director Jerry McCollum, National Park Service Resource Management Specialist Bruce Rodgers, US Forest Service Fish-Wildlife-Range biologist Ben Sanders, Law Environmental Manager Natural Resource Sue McCuskey, Fort Benning Chief Fish & Wildlife Charles Ford, Panel Discussion: Education & Training of Tomorrow’s Wildlife Managers, Epidemiology of causative agent of human ehrlichiosis, Research on neotropical migrant birds in forest fragments of SC, Response of vegetation-birds-small mammals to chemical & mechanical site preparation, Breeding songbird populations on experimental watersheds & pitch pine gaps at Coweeta hydrolab in NC. Social: Complimentary beverages & catered lunch. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Emily Jo Wentworth, President Elect-Charles Rabolli, Secretary-Treasurer-Susan Miller, At Large-?, At Large-?, Past-President-Gary Breece; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Ken Riddleberger, others?

1994 missing file missing file GATWS 1994.pdf (8p): Agenda-p & Bus Mtg Min-p & Photos-p Focus: Presentations: Social: Board & Committee Chairs: President-Emily Jo Wentworth, President Elect-Charles Rabolli, Secretary-Treasurer-Susan Miller, At Large-?, At Large-?, Past-President-Gary Breece; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Ken Riddleberger, Nominating Elections-?, others? Accomplishments from 1994:  At the end of 19941231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1994????.  Missing files.

1995 April 27 Emory University, Church School Bldg, Atlanta, GA GATWS 1995.pdf (46p): Agenda-p2 & Bus Mtg Min-p4&7 & Photos-p? Human & Natural Ecology Program Focus: Presentations: Wildlife Diversity Funding Initiative, Overview of Fernbank Science Center, Amoco polymers plant project & Chattahoochee Nature Center education partnership of schools & businesses, Success of warbler nests in riparian forests of Savannah River, SE Region Implementation Ecosystem Approach to management, Effect of increased either-sex hunting & bag limits of GA deer populations, Bobwhite quail research & management at Tall Timbers, Nest-site selection by hooded warblers in bottomland hardwoods, Conservation ecology, GA Breeding Bird Atlas. Social: BBQ lunch. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Emily Jo Wentworth, President Elect-Charles Rabolli, Secretary-Treasurer-Susan Miller, At Large-?, At Large-?, Past-President-Gary Breece; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Ken Riddleberger, others?

GATWS Executive Board Serving Winter 1995-Winter 1997

President President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer At-Large At-Large Past-President

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1995 October 16 UGA Flinchum’s Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, Athens GATWS 1995.pdf (46p): Agenda-p26 & Bus Mtg Min-p27 & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Ongoing projects & partnerships of Okefenokee NWR, Ecology of wintering woodcock in GA, Wildlife Diversity Funding Initiative, USFWS Ecological Services Program, Savannah River NWR management & operations, Aldo Leopold’s land ethic & modern wildlife damage management, Update on 1995 Farm Bill activities, Oral delivery of chemicals & biologics to wildlife, New wildlife diseases, Elementary basics of GIS. Social: Catered lunch. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Charles Rabolli, President Elect-Doug Hall, Secretary-Treasurer-Chuck Waters, At Large-Dan Forster, At Large-Karl Miller, Past-President- Emily Jo Wentworth; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Ken Riddleberger, others? Accomplishments from 1995:  At the end of 19951231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1995????.  Missing files.  Letter sent to Congressmen supporting conservation enhancements to the Farm Bill & wetland legislation, in partnership with recommendations from the Southeast Quail Study Group for the Conservation Reserve Program, Wetland Reserve Program & Swampbuster provisions regarding S.851 and HR 961.  Letter sent to Congressmen opposing the “…reckless revision of the Endangered Species Act…” by HR 2275, “Endangered Species Conservation Management Act of 1995.”  GATWS officially endorses “Teaming With Wildlife” legislative efforts.

1996 May 15-16 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton, GA GATWS 1996.pdf (12p) Agenda-p4 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: ABAC wildlife program, Objectives & program development of Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center-Ichauway, Coyotes in GA, Abrupt hierarchical disturbance on breeding behavior of immature white-tail deer bucks, Flathead catfish management, Aquaculture-wildlife depredation challenges. Social: Skeet shoot, social & BBQ dinner at Paradise Public Fishing Area. Lunch at ABAC dining hall. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Charles Rabolli, President Elect-Doug Hall, Secretary-Treasurer-Chuck Waters, At Large-Dan Forster, At Large-Karl Miller, Past-President- Emily Jo Wentworth; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Ken Riddleberger, others?

1996 October 22 Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Mansfield, GA GATWS 1996.pdf (12p): Agenda-p9 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: The Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Chattahoochee National Forest timber sale’s lawsuit under National Migratory Bird Treaty, Nest success of 3 neotropical migrant species in fire-managed red-cockaded woodpecker habitats in SW GA, GADNR-WRD-Game Management update, GA Herp Atlas, Private consulting, Volatile compounds from tarsal hairs of male whitetail deer, Urban sprawl minimum instream flows & National Forest plan revision-GA Conservancy, Wildlife provisions of the Farm Bill, Clearcut management & early successional bird communities, Red-cockaded woodpecker Habitat Conservation Plan, GA Rights-of-Ways & Wildlife Management. Social: Skeet & rifle shoot. BBQ dinner. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Charles Rabolli, President Elect-Doug Hall, Secretary-Treasurer-Chuck Waters, At Large-Dan Forster, At Large-Karl Miller, Past-President- Emily Jo Wentworth; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Ken Riddleberger, Nominating Elections-?, others? Accomplishments from 1996:  At the end of 19961231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1996????.  Missing files.  GATWS presents award to Joe Kurz for recognition & appreciation of 25 years of exemplary service to the profession of wildlife management.  GATWS develops resolution & mails letters to Congressmen opposing the expansion of deer farming as well as the shooting of penned exotic wild animals.  GATWS sends letter to Congressmen urging their support for the Georgia Coastal Zone Management Program that aims to promote local solutions to natural resource problems through coordinated planning and enforcement, technical assistance and research.

1997 May 21-22 Holiday Inn, Athens, GA GATWS 1997.pdf (216p): Agenda-p4 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Farm Bill Implementation. Joint meeting with WRD biologists. Presentations: Effects of herbicides & thinning regimes on songbirds in young longleaf pine, A review of GA General Assembly’s session, Obstacles to future deer management, Captive & field tests of a method for immobilizing & euthanasia of urban deer, Red Seminole bat tree roost comparisons, Biogeography of amphibians & reptiles of Sea Islands of GA, GA Farm Bill implementation & FOTG, CRP success stories, Tree planting specifications, Bobwhite quail & CRP at Di-Lane WMA, Land management planning & quality reviews. Social: Field trip to discuss CRP & RC&D farm sites. Social with complimentary beverages & BBQ. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Charles Rabolli, President Elect-Doug Hall, Secretary-Treasurer-Chuck Waters, At Large-Dan Forster, At Large-Karl Miller, Past-President- Emily Jo Wentworth; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity (GATWS Chapter Newsletter)-Ken Riddleberger, others?

GATWS Executive Board Serving Winter 1997-Winter 1999

President President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer At-Large At-Large Past-President

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1997 October 22-23 Di-Lane Plantation Wildlife Management Area, GA GATWS 1997.pdf (216p): Agenda-p192 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Nongovernmental Organizations & Their Support of Natural Resources-Traditions-Camaraderie. Presentations: GA Wildlife Federation, National Wild Turkey Federation, Quality Deer Management Association-The future of deer hunting, Quail Unlimited, Wildlife Action Inc & Outdoor Education for Youth, American Kennel Club & Game Management, National & GA Trappers Association, American Rabbit Hound Association, UGA Student Chapter, SC Ducks Unlimited in Low Country, Southern Chapter of Ruffed Grouse Society, National Rifle Association & 126 year of support, Orion-The Hunter’s Institute, SETWS Section. Social: Field trip to Di-Lane WMA & BBQ. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Doug Hall, President Elect-Sara Schweitzer, Secretary-Treasurer-Jim Wentworth, At Large-Dan Forster, At Large-Karl Miller, Past-President-Charles Rabolli; Committee Chairs: others? Accomplishments from 1997:  At the end of 19971231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1997????.  Missing files.  GATWS sends letter to GA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s State Conservationist, cc’ing Congressmen, WRD, & GWF in support of the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program.  GATWS renews affiliate status with the Georgia Wildlife Federation, paying a fee and gaining voting status on their Board.  A financial donation was sent to support the “Teaming With Wildlife” campaign.  Letter sent to Congressmen inviting them to attend the Oct 22-23 GATWS Chapter meeting at Di-Lane WMA.

1998 May 20-21 NRCS Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Ctr, Americus, GA GATWS 1998.pdf (220p): Agenda-p124 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos? Focus: “New Advancements in Habitat Management for Wildlife” Presentations: Introduction of PMC, Wildlife Habitat Initiative Program, USFWS Partners for Fish & Wildlife Program, GA Forestry for Wildlife Partnership Program, Ducks Unlimited habitat improvement, Quail Unlimited habitat projects, NWTF Conservation Programs, Project WINGS, UGA Student Chapter TWS, SETWS Section, Wildlife Legislative Issues in GA, Developing new planting equipment for wildlife habitat, Availability of seed mixes for wildlife habitat. Social: Field tour of JCPMC to see native plants. Catfish dinner at Daphine Lodge in Cordele. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Doug Hall, President Elect-Sara Schweitzer, Secretary-Treasurer-Jim Wentworth, At Large-Dan Forster, At Large-Karl Miller, Past-President-Charles Rabolli; Committee Chairs: Nominating Elections-?, others?

1998 missing file missing file GATWS 1998.pdf (220p): Agenda-p & Bus Mtg Min-p & Photos-p Focus: Presentations: Social: Board & Committee Chairs: President-Doug Hall, President Elect-Sara Schweitzer, Secretary-Treasurer-Jim Wentworth, At Large-Dan Forster, At Large-Karl Miller, Past-President-Charles Rabolli; Committee Chairs: Nominating Elections-?, others? Accomplishments from 1998:  At the end of 19981231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1998????.  Missing files.  GATWS donates funds to the GADNR Wildlife Resources Division for hosting the 88th Annual Conference of the International Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, GA.  Chapter member E.J. Williams is elected as Secretary-Treasurer for the Southeastern Section of TWS and Bob Warren serves as Southeast Section Representative to the TWS.  Letter sent to Congressmen supporting the creation of the “Land, Water & Wildlife Heritage” fund as an opportunity for the future of Georgia to manage newly acquired wildlife habitat and natural areas, and the passage of HB1551, SB496, & SR532.  A donation is sent to the parent chapter to support the 1998 Annual TWS Conference in Buffalo, NY.  Efforts are made to establish a “State Registry for Wildlife Biologists.”  GATWS volunteers assistance to Tennessee in hosting and funding the 52nd Annual Conference of the Southeastern Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, as well as hosting the TWS 2000 Annual Conference held in Nashville.  Joe Meyers becomes editor for the SETWS newsletter.  The Chapter was represented on the GA NRCS State Technical Committee to guide statewide implementation of the 1996 Farm Bill.  Contributions are made for TWS 1st year Professional Dues Pilot Project and the Teaming with Wildlife Initiative.

1999 Feb 3-4 Savannah River Ecology Lab, Conference Center, Aiken, SC GATWS 1999.pdf (283p): Agenda-p4 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: SC & GADNR & SREL Directors welcome for this Joint Meeting of SC & GA, GA’s alligator industry, National trapping BMPs, Enhancing professional credibility, Urban deer research on Sea Pines-Public-Politics-Legal Hurdles, Oak regeneration & species diversity, Redcockaded woodpecker asynchronus hatching, Deer depredation assistance program, Managing pine plantations for Avian communities, Managaing freshwater tidal marshes for waterbird communities, Brownheaded cowbird hosts in SE Old-field habitat, Hooded warbler productivity & edge effect in SC bottomland forests. Social: Social & Low Country Boil dinner. BBQ lunch. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Doug Hall, President Elect-Sara Schweitzer, Secretary-Treasurer-Jim Wentworth, At Large-Dan Forster, At Large-Karl Miller, Past-President-Charles Rabolli; Committee Chairs: others?

GATWS Executive Board Serving Winter 1999-Winter 2001

President President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer At-Large At-Large Past-President

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1999 September 14-15 UGA Flinchum’s Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, Athens GATWS 1999.pdf (283p): Agenda-p233 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: “Wildlife Management in Georgia: History, Current Issues & Future Trends” Presentations: Welcome, Whitetail deer restoration in GA, Current & future white-tail deer management, Wild turkey recovery, Status of wild turkey, Canada geese in GA, Status of Canada geese in GA, Panel of 4 UGA professors on perspectives on changes in wildlife management-education-students-faculty during the last 40 years, GADNR Nongame Program, Bald eagle & peregrine falcon restoration projects, Sea turtle management on GA’s coast, Development of NWR system in GA, Thinning CRP pines & songbird abundance, Monitoring research on GA Bobwhite Quail Initiative: understanding impacts of large scale habitat manipulation. Social: BBQ dinner. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Sara Schweitzer, President Elect-Mark Whitney, Secretary-Treasurer-Doug Hoffman, At Large- J. Michael Meyers, At Large-Vic VanSant, Past-President-Doug Hall; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity-Chuck Waters & Carmen Martin, others? Accomplishments from 1999:  At the end of 19991231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 1999????.  Missing files.  First joint meeting of the Georgia & South Carolina TWS Chapters.  Chapter sends letter to Congressmen supporting H.R.700(1), the Conservation and Reinvestment Act, and sponsors the public information campaign.  Chapter sponsors the 22nd Southeast Conservation Tillage Conference.  Letter sent to Congressmen supporting funding for the USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services program.  Sponsor of the 1999 Annual Conference of The Wildlife Society to be held in Austin, TX.  A letter is written and sent to the USDA USFS opposing wilderness designations in the Chattahoochee and Oconee National Forests. The Chapter uploads a webpage at www.uga.edu/twsga.

2000 April 4-5 GADNR Coastal Resources Division, Brunswick, GA GATWS 2000.pdf (123p): Agenda-p37 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos? Focus: “Working with the Public on Conservation Issues” Presentations: Legislative update, Governor Barnes’ Greenspace Program, Ossabaw Island Management Plan, Conservation & Reinvestment Act- how wildlife benefit, Skidaway Island deer control project, GA’s Coastal Birding Trail, UGA Student Chapter Update, Shorebird population studies, Sea turtle management on Georgia’s Coast, Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center education programs, Mosquito management?- but these are waterfowl impoundments, Chattahoochee/Oconee National Forest management plan. Social: Nature trail walk, social or happy hour. Low Country Boil dinner. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Sara Schweitzer, President Elect-Mark Whitney, Secretary-Treasurer-Doug Hoffman, At Large- J. Michael Meyers, At Large-Vic VanSant, Past-President-Doug Hall; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity-Chuck Waters & Carmen Martin, others?

2000 August 29-30 Joseph Jones Ecological Center, Newton, GA GATWS 2000.pdf (123p): Agenda-p98 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: “New Directions & Old Problems in Wildlife Management” Presentations: Welcome, Trends of nuisance wildlife in GA, Status of nuisance Canada goose regulation changes, Trapping BMPs-a new approach, Restoration of the longleaf pine ecosystem in GA, The Bobwhite Quail Initiative- GA’s first wildlife incentive program, New supplemental feeding regulations in GA, Use of mini-video cameras in monitoring wildlife activities & its role in wildlife research, Introduction to new GPS technology, Field demonstration of technologies- GPS. Social: Field trip to see trapping techniques, nuisance wildlife control techniques, longleaf pine restoration, mini-cam. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Sara Schweitzer, President Elect-Mark Whitney, Secretary-Treasurer-Doug Hoffman, At Large- J. Michael Meyers, At Large-Vic VanSant, Past-President-Doug Hall; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity-Chuck Waters & Carmen Martin, Nominating Elections-Sara Schweitzer & Doug Hoffman, others? Accomplishments from 2000:  At the end of 20001231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 2000????.  Missing files.  Chapter participates in planning meetings for the Conservation Congress, in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.  Chapter provides suggestions to the Wildlife Management Institute for the agenda and program of the 2001 North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference.  Chapter representative participates in the April 27, 2000 Ossabaw Island Public meeting to discuss the GeorgiaDNR Wildlife Resources Division Ossabaw Island Comprehensive Management Plan and legal constraints on the island.  More letters are sent to State Congressmen in support of the Conservation & Reinvestment Act, H.R.701.  Chapter dues are raised from $6 to $10 per year.  Letters sent to Congressmen supporting legislation to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund, as well as others supporting funding of the USDA Wildlife Services program.  First e-mailing list of GATWS membership is compiled and used.

2001 March 13-14 UGA Flinchum’s Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, Athens GATWS 2001.pdf (49p): Agenda-p31 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: “A Review of Current Wildlife Management Research & Techniques” Presentations: Field demonstrations using ANABATS- new computer technology in identifying species of bats, Wildlife Services tools, Wildlife Services explosives, Whitetail deer capture-restraint-handling & facilities, West Nile virus update, Introduction to the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Alliance, Management of small blocks of crops as quail chicks foraging habitat, Response of raccoon home range sizes & movement rates to diversionary feeding, GIS & remote sensing in wildlife management, Diversionary feeding on success of artificial ground nests, Ecological values of corridors for small mammal communities in Coastal Plain pine plantations. Social: Social with drinks & hors deurves. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Sara Schweitzer, President Elect-Mark Whitney, Secretary-Treasurer-Doug Hoffman, At Large- J. Michael Meyers, At Large-Vic VanSant, Past-President-Doug Hall; Committee Chairs: Education Information Publicity-Chuck Waters & Carmen Martin, Celebrating Our Wildlife Conservation Heritage-Walter Lane, others?

GATWS Executive Board Serving Winter 2001-Winter 2003

President President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer At-Large At-Large Past-President

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2001 September 5-6 Robins Air Force Base, Warner Robins, GA GATWS 2001.pdf (49p): Agenda-p43 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Welcome, Tour of Robins AFB, Wildlife management on an aircraft maintenance depot, Wildlife management on a land- based training facility, Wildlife management on a submarine base, Gopher tortoise management, Red-cockaded woodpecker management, Agency updates, Wildlife management & gamebird restoration project, Flooding effects on habitat & breeding of Swainsboro’s warbler population at Bond Swamp NWR, Canebreak restoration, Bears & bear management in GA, A review of 12 years of GA’s deer reproductive data, Forest Legacy Program, Swallow-tailed kite investigation update. Social: Nature trail walk, social & Hog BBQ. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Mark Whitney, President Elect-Jim Ozier, Secretary-Treasurer-Doug(las) Hoffman, At Large-Greg Balkcom, At Large-Nathan Klause, Past-President-Sara Schweitzer; Committee Chairs: others? Accomplishments from 2001:  At the end of 20011231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 2001????.  Missing files.  As a member of the Teaming With Wildlife Coalition, GATWS sends recommendations supporting budgets for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and National Park Service.  GATWS develops a subcommittee, in conjunction with TWS parent chapter’s suggestions for all state chapters, called the “Celebrating Our Wildlife Conservation Heritage Project” which identified “Early” and “Later” individuals in Georgia who have contributed to the heritage of wildlife conservation aiming to capture and preserve their thoughts, recollections, and impressions.

2002 March 26 & 27 Flinchum’s Phoenix, Athens, GA GATWS 03 26-27 2002.pdf (4p): Agenda-p1 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Welcome, agency updates, Home range size & habitat selectivity of bobcats in SW GA, Reproductive ecology of American oystercatchers in GA, Bobwhite quail population response to agricultural habitat management in South GA, Bobwhite selection of early successional habitat on Di-Lane Plantation & Alexander WMAs, Volleyball challenge match: student vs state chapter, Business meeting, fire in eastern U.S.- influences on wildlife habitat, Historical foundations of prescribed burning for wildlife: a southeastern perspective, Prescribed fire research & current issues, GFC’s prescribed fire training program, Restoration & management of fire-dependent ecosystems, Management of coastal marsh habitat with fire, Forest products industry perspective on prescribed fire, Closing remarks. Social: Cookout & social. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Mark Whitney, President Elect-Jim Ozier, Secretary-Treasurer-Doug(las) Hoffman, At Large-Greg Balkcom, At Large-Nathan Klause, Past-President-Sara Schweitzer; Committee Chairs: others?

2002 missing file missing file GATWS 2002.pdf (4p) &: Agenda-p1 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Social: Board & Committee Chairs: President-Mark Whitney, President Elect-Jim Ozier, Secretary-Treasurer-Doug(las) Hoffman, At Large-Greg Balkcom, At Large-Nathan Klause, Past-President-Sara Schweitzer; Committee Chairs: others? Accomplishments from 2002:  At the end of 20021231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 2002????.  Missing files.

2003 January 29-30 Savannah River Ecology Laboratory Conference Center, Jackson, SC GATWS 01 29-30 2003.pdf (2p): Agenda-p1& Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Joint Meeting with SC & GA Chapters of TWS Presentations: Status of Eastern Cougar, Waterfowl populations & hydrilla management at Lake Seminole, Mead-Westvaco- promoting diversity in natural resources through summer camping experiences, Certification issues & TWS, NC State- Swainson’s warbler ecology on International Paper industrial forest lands in the SC Pee Dee, Managing raccoons & feral hogs for the protection of nesting sea turtles at Cumberland Island National Seashore, Past meets future: planning ecological restoration at Chickasawhatchee WMA using 1820s land lottery maps, TWS policy, Radar ornithology & implications for songbird conservation, Bringing back gentleman bob- GA’s bobwhite quail initiative, Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study Group- avian vacuolar myelinopathy- investigating a mystery disease, Monitoring bird populations on Mead-Westvaco industrial forest lands on the coastal plain of South Carolina, SC/GA State Chapter Meetings. Social: Low Country Boil & Social. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Mark Whitney, President Elect-Jim Ozier, Secretary-Treasurer-Doug(las) Hoffman, At Large-Greg Balkcom, At Large-Nathan Klause, Past-President-Sara Schweitzer; Committee Chairs: others?

GATWS Executive Board Serving Winter 2003-Winter 2005

President President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer At-Large At-Large Past-President

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2003 September 23-24 Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls, GA GATWS 09 23-24 2003.pdf: Agenda-p1 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Welcome, The bear facts- history & management of GA’s black bears, Terrestrial species viability evaluation for plan revision on the Chattahoochee & Oconee National Forests, Comprehensive wildlife conservation strategy for GA, Recent advances in our knowledge of the endemic pigeon mountain salamander, Demographics & breeding phenology of an eastern tiger salamander population in SW GA, Oh deer!- challenges of behavior vs. damage management, UGA study abroad class in South Africa, From Sand County to Sofia, Business meeting, Avian response to native warm season grass restoration in central GA, Louisiana waterthrush ecology & conservation of riparian biota in the GA Piedmont, Mercury accumulation in American alligators, Northern bobwhite habitat use in a SE agricultural landscape, Snake ecology in Red Hills of GA & FL, Preliminary analysis of day-roosting behavior of evening bats in SW GA, Effects of disturbance & predation on nesting American oystercatchers, Closing remarks. Social: Dinner hosted by GA Power. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Jim Ozier, President Elect-Mike Conner, Secretary-Treasurer-Doug Hoffman, At Large-Robin Goodloe, At Large-Mike Mengak, Past-President-Mark Whitney; Committee Chairs: others? Accomplishments from 2003:  At the end of 20031231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 2003????.  Missing files.  The Chapter composes and presents a written statement during a public meeting in Cartersville, GA on 031120 regarding the overpopulation of white-tailed deer at Red Top Mountain State Park.

2004 April 14-15 Lake Resort State Park, Eufaula, AL GATWS 04 14-15 2004.pdf: Agenda-p1 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Joint Meetings of AL & GA Chapters of The Wildlife Society. Presentations: Welcome, Tour site presentation about Barbour County Management Area & Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge, GA/AL/TN oral rabies vaccine program, Gamebird restoration project, GA’s first alligator season results, TWS National & SE Section news, Increasing deer numbers & conflicts in the U.S., Oak mountain deer project, GA’s Comprehensive wildlife management plan, AL’s public expectations regarding deer management, GA’s public expectations regarding deer management, Conecuh National Forest Herpetology program, AAMU’s new wildlife minor, Business meeting, Social: Social, dinner on your own, Field tours of Barbour County Management Area & Eufaula NWR. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Jim Ozier, President Elect-Mike Conner, Secretary-Treasurer-Doug Hoffman, At Large-Robin Goodloe, At Large-Mike Mengak, Past-President-Mark Whitney; Committee Chairs: others?

2004 September 14-15 Flinchum’s Phoenix, Athens, GA GATWS 09 14-15 2004.pdf: Agenda-p1 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Welcome, Direction & reporting of simulated crow carcasses in west nile virus surveillance, Restoration of native grasses as a management strategy for wintering sparrows, Factors affecting habitat use of bobcats in a longleaf pine-dominated forest, Winter roost-site selection of Seminole & evening bats in the Lower Coastal Plain of SC, A status report on deer in Red Top Mountain State Park, K9 demonstration by GADNR-WRD-Law Enforcement(LE) Section at 3:10pm, Thermal camera demonstration, Effects of intensive regeneration management on small mammal & song bird communities in the Coastal Plain of NC, Ecology & management of adult female loggerhead sea turtles in GA, Development & evaluation of devices designed to minimize deer-vehicle collisions, A simple-inexpensive video camera setup to study avian nest activity, Update on TWS position statement on economic growth & the Natural Environment, GA’s archery in the schools program, ABAC- The other GA wildlife program, Initial disease studies of mesomammalian predators of bobwhite quail, LE PS2 demo, Business meeting, Poster Session throughout meeting. Social: Volleyball, Cookout with hamburgers & hotdogs. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Jim Ozier, President Elect-Mike Conner, Secretary-Treasurer-Doug Hoffman, At Large-Robin Goodloe, At Large-Mike Mengak, Past-President-Mark Whitney; Committee Chairs: Nominations and Elections-?, others? Accomplishments from 2004:  At the end of 20041231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 2004????.  Missing files.

2005 April 14-15 Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, GA GATWS 04 14-15 2005.pdf: Agenda-p1 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Geomorphic measurement of listed fish habitat in Etowah River basin, Persistence of antibodies to west nile virus in naturally infected rock pigeons, DNR’s hog management on Ossabaw Island, Piedmont NWR field tour or meeting of GA point-count group with Nathan Klaus, Agency updates, Bird conservation efforts & groups in Bulgaria & Croatia, Traction reaction- bambi hits the skids, Bog turtle conservation in GA, Hog management on Fort Benning, Damselflies & dragonflies of GA, North Atlantic right whale conservation in GA, Business meeting. Social: Social, dinner Board & Committee Chairs: President-Jim Ozier, President Elect-Mike Conner, Secretary-Treasurer-Doug Hoffman, At Large-Robin Goodloe, At Large-Mike Mengak, Past-President-Mark Whitney; Committee Chairs: Nominations and Elections-?, others?

GATWS Executive Board Serving Winter 2005-Winter 2007

President President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer At-Large At-Large Past-President

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2005 September 15-16 Berry College, Rome, GA GATWS 09 15-16 2005.pdf: Agenda-p1 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Wildlife management in a changing world, Overview of current wildlife research in GA & wildlife related job opportunities for students, Aquatic ecosystem projects & issues Presentations: Welcome, Development of a string dart tracking system for tranquilizer darts, Successful technique for controlling urban & suburban deer, Human dimensions of wildlife management in NW GA, Current & future directions of TWS; Wildlife & natural resource agency updates, Summary of current wildlife related research efforts at Berry College, Summary of current wildlife & fisheries related research efforts at University of Georgia, If you build it- they will come- bringing bluebirds back to Berry College, Habitat & home range characteristics of black bears in central GA- implications for landuse planning, Density estimation- model for combining DNA sampling- camera traps & telemetry data with the middle GA black bear population, Wildlife related job opportunities for students, Submerged timber retrieval from GA rivers- considerations for protecting aquatic resources in the Altamaha & Flint Rivers, Lake sturgeon reintroduction efforts in GA, Business meeting, Student research posters throughout meeting. Social: Field trip options: tour of Berry College main & mountain campuses or Berry College WMA or Arrowhead Environmental Education Center, Social, Dinner, Night Activity- wildlife viewing with thermal camera. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Mike Conner, President Elect-Eric Darracq, Secretary-Treasurer-J. Michael Meyers, At Large-Sara Schweitzer, At Large-Johnathan Stober, Past-President-Jim Ozier; Committee Chairs: others? Accomplishments from 2005:  At the end of 20051231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is ?? people as of 2002????.  Missing files.  The Chapter develops a position statement regarding the supplemental feeding and baiting of big game.

2006 April 12-13 Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Mansfield, GA GATWS 04 12-13 2006.pdf: Agenda-p1 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Welcome, Forest & wildlife management on state-owned lands, A successful technique for controlling urban & suburban deer, Native warm season grass establishment in GA, Agency updates, History & current status of baiting issue in GA, An introduction to conservation easements & the new income tax credit program, Loggerheads & shrimp trawlers- a new approach to an old problem, Preliminary results & methods for a population estimate & macro-habitat study of endangered key largo woodrat, Population dynamics of intestinal parasites in reared & wild northern bobwhite quail in the SE U.S., Deer hunting with dogs- conflicts- negative public perception & a GA solution, Business meeting, Student research posters throughout meeting. Social: Afternoon & evening: Field trip on Clybel WMA discussing forest & wildlife management, or Rifle shoot on shooting range, or Making K-12 Outreach easy for any natural resource professional, Social & dinner at Center banquet hall. Morning: birding, fishing, or hiking trails, breakfast in center banquet hall. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Mike Conner, President Elect-Eric Darracq, Secretary-Treasurer-J. Michael Meyers, At Large-Sara Schweitzer, At Large-Johnathan Stober, Past-President-Jim Ozier; Committee Chairs: others?

2006 August 31-September 1 Flinchum’s Phoenix, Athens, GA GATWS 08 31-0901 2006.pdf: Agenda-p1 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: The future of natural resource management, Student presentations & posters. Presentations: Welcome, Change & trends in America- implications for public land managers, Changing forestry landscape, Statewide conservation GIS data in GA, Trends in hunter participation & outlook for hunting in GA, Nature-based tourism, Special Awards, Hearing range of white-tailed deer as determined by auditory brainstem response, Evaluation of sound as a deterrent for reducing deer-vehicle collisions, Business meeting, Factors affecting amphibian distributions in SW GA isolated wetlands, Effects of prescribe burning on western slimy salamander in Ouachita National Forest of AR, Important use areas of migratory sub-adult FL bald eagles, Home range & habitat use of nine-banded armadillos in SW GA, Student presentation tba, Agency report, Concluding remarks, Research poster throughout & during breaks. Social: Social hour on Oconee River deck at Flinchum’s Phoenix, Cookout dinner. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Mike Conner, President Elect-Eric Darracq, Secretary-Treasurer-J. Michael Meyers, At Large-Sara Schweitzer, At Large-Johnathan Stober, Past-President-Jim Ozier; Committee Chairs: Nominating Elections-?, Membership-Helen Fosgate, others? Accomplishments from 2006:  At the end of 20061231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is 96 people as of 20061206.  Missing files.  Membership committee assesses recent membership trends and offers suggestions for increasing membership and participation.

GATWS Executive Board Serving Winter 2007-Winter 2009

President President-Elect Secretary Treasurer At-Large At-Large Past-President

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2007 February 8-9 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton, GA GATWS 02 08-09 2007.pdf: Agenda-p1 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Techs & techniques- LOW tech to high TECH, Demos of techniques & contests. Presentations: Welcome, ABAC- GA’s other wildlife program, Prescribed fire in GA- 2007 & beyond, Management for SE American Kestrels, GATWS Business meeting, Techniques to sample diseases related to birds, Creating options for producers & others for integrating locally indigenous plant materials as wildlife habitat in management operations, Molecular genetics- techniques & applications in wildlife research & management. Social: PM- Social hour, skeet shoot, BBQ hosted by ABAC Student Chapter TWS, AM- Bird banding, mist netting, Swedish climbing ladders?, wildlife radio-tracking contest with 3-person teams of student & professional divisions, Capture-gun dart shooting contest & prizes. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Eric Darracq, President Elect-William Moore, Secretary-Lora Smith, Treasurer-J. Michael Meyers, At Large- Keith Wooster & Don McGowan, Past-President-Mike Conner; Committee Chairs: Membership-Helen Fosgate, Education Information Publicity- Lynn Lewis-Weiss, Resolutions Public Statements-John Bowers, Awards-Mike Mengak, Hospitality-Mike Conner.

2007 August 30-31 Flinchum’s Phoenix, Athens, GA GATWS 08 30-31 2007.doc: Agenda-p1 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Presentations: Welcome, Putting your education where the people are- urban & community forestry at the Warnell School, Bat management in urban settings, Chattachoochee hill country- A balanced growth approach, Zoning issues related to conservation & natural resources management, Managing public education & public access to the resources of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Cats indoors program, Permitting process for nuisance wildlife control operators & wildlife rehabilitators, Effects of herbicide use in pine plantation management for small mammal communities on NC’s Atlantic Coastal Plain, Seroprevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi in mammals of the southeastern United States, Characterizing genetic variation of Lynx rufus in southern GA- preliminary look, Effects of prescribe fire & predator exclusion on cotton mice, Teaming with wildlife- time for everyone to get in the game, Business meeting, Overview of important bird areas program, Distribution of southeastern pocket gopher- should we be concerned?, Beyond birding- citizen scientists monitor bird migration at Kennesaw mountain, Student research presentation, Research posters throughout. Social: Hale Bros. Barbecue fame---- “Cooking Since the Turn of the Century” co-hosted with UGA Student Chapter of TWS Board & Committee Chairs: President-Eric Darracq, President Elect-William Moore, Secretary-Lora Smith, Treasurer-J. Michael Meyers, At Large- Keith Wooster & Don McGowan, Past-President-Mike Conner; Committee Chairs: Membership-Helen Fosgate, Education Information Publicity- Lynn Lewis-Weiss, Resolutions Public Statements-John Bowers, Awards-Mike Mengak, Hospitality-Mike Conner. Accomplishments from 2007:  At the end of 20071231, treasury is $?,???.?? in checking & $??.?? in cash box, annual dues/member is $?.??, & membership is ???.  Membership is 95 people as of 20070331 and 147 as of 20071002.  Chapter donated $1,500 to Georgia student chapters for the Southeast Wildlife Conclave.  GATWS contacts state administration, along with other conservation organizations, encouraging passage of HB214 to protect habitat on the South End of Jekyll Island.  Chapter member Joe Myers writes a letter to Representatives and Commissioners of Athens-Clark County encouraging management and elimination of feral cat colonies, education for people advising on the importance of neutering and keeping all pets indoors, and attaching position statements and/or information already developed from qualified organizations that research and teach about these matters (e.g., American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians, National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians Inc., American Bird Conservancy, American Ornithologists’ Union, Cooper Ornithological Society, Georgia Ornithological Society, National Audubon Society and its many chapters, National Wildlife Federation, International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, and The Wildlife Society and its Georgia Chapter).  Nine conservation agencies/organizations provide updates during the 20080904 chapter meeting.

2008 February 7-8 Jekyll Island, GA GATWS 02 07-08 2008.doc: Agenda-p1 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Private Lands Conservation Programs & Coastal Issues. Presentations: Welcome, Coastal issues, Coastal wildlife management, Coastal training program- outreach-partnerships & Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve, Opportunities & challenges of managing a tidal-influenced waterfowl/shorebird impoundment, Mottled ducks in GA, Wood stork habitat conservation plan- cooperative efforts with USFWS, Private lands conservation programs- technical & financial assistance, Wetland reserve program- GA & SC efforts to establish conservation easements, Business meeting, Private & public conservation land trusts. Social: Field trip options- Coastal Wildlife Management Areas or GA Sea Turtle Center. Social & Low Country Boil hosted by GADNR-WRD- Game Management Region VII. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Eric Darracq, President Elect-William Moore, Secretary-Lora Smith, Treasurer-J. Michael Meyers, At Large- Keith Wooster & Don McGowan, Past-President-Mike Conner; Committee Chairs: Membership-Helen Fosgate, Education Information Publicity- Lynn Lewis-Weiss, Resolutions Public Statements-John Bowers, Awards-Mike Mengak, Hospitality-Mike Conner, Nominating & Elections-Doug Hall.

2008 September 4-5 Flinchum’s Phoenix, Athens, GA GATWS 09 04-05 2008.doc: Agenda-p1 & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: The Who’s Who of Wildlife Conservation in Georgia: Current Efforts & Issues Involving Georgia’s Wildlife Conservation Groups & Agencies. Presentations: Welcome, Wildlife conservation planning at landscape level, Georgia Partners in Flight, USFWS Conservation issues in GA, Business meeting, GA Prescribed Fire Council, The Nature Conservancy’s people & places in GA, GA’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, Natural Resources Conservation Service: current efforts & issues in GA, Ecological values & bird use of managed wetlands & tidal marshes, Effects of commercial poultry operations on disease in wild turkeys in South GA, Predation on white-tailed deer recruitment at GA Jones Center, Behavioral responses of captive deer to physical & visual barriers designed to minimize deer-vehicle collisions, Genetic variation of small red-cockaded woodpecker populations in the Southeast. Social: Hale Bros. Barbecue fame---- “Cooking Since the Turn of the Century” co-hosted with UGA Student Chapter of TWS. Board & Committee Chairs: President-Eric Darracq, President Elect-William Moore, Secretary-Lora Smith, Treasurer-J. Michael Meyers, At Large- Keith Wooster & Don McGowan, Past-President-Mike Conner; Committee Chairs: Nominating & Elections-Bob Warren, Membership-Helen Fosgate, Education Information Publicity- Lynn Lewis-Weiss, Resolutions Public Statements-John Bowers, Awards- Mike Mengak, Hospitality-Mike Conner. Accomplishments from 2008:  At the end of 20081231, treasury is $1,931.90 in checking & $39.00 in cash box, annual dues/member is $10.00, & membership is ???.  Membership is 161 people as of 20080925.  Eleven conservation agencies/organizations provide updates during the 20080904 chapter meeting.  Valdosta State University attends chapter meetings and is supported by GATWS and both student chapters in its current efforts to organize a third student chapter of TWS.  Chapter sends request for input on TWS Parent Chapter’s position statement on lead in ammunition and tackle. Revised bylaws are sent to Parent TWS.  GATWS t-shirts and donated items for raffle help raise funds for the Chapter.  Awards are given for best student presentations at regular Chapter meeting.  Both student chapters are sponsored to participate in the Southeast Student Wildlife Conclave.  Two new GATWS roll-up displays are designed and developed by Education-Information-Publicity committee and first displayed, along with supporting publications, throughout the 2008 Georgia Environmental Conference and the 2008 GADNR Wildlife Resources Division-hosted Georgia Native Ground Cover Restoration Working Group meetings.  GATWS circulates information through the executive board to decide on whether to endorse a letter of support, coordinated by the National Wildlife Federation and Parent TWS, for the incoming Administration of the USA- pointing out prior campaign commitments regarding conservation.  Chair of awards committee developed and shared list of potential types of awards.  Chapter member writes a letter to General Assembly, coordinated by the Georgia Wildlife Federation, endorsed with other conservation organizations, encouraging funding for WRD programs adequately through another budget cutting process.  GATWS endorses letter, coordinated by the Georgia Wildlife Federation with other conservation organizations, supporting congressional funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for land acquisition, habitat conservation, outdoor recreation, and ecological reasons aimed for 3 areas within the Chattachoochee and Oconee National Forests.  Transferred all existing hardcopy GATWS files to electronic .pdf documents with Adobe Acrobat, aiming for a per year chronological format. Much work is completed in compiling a summary of the History of the Georgia Chapter of the Wildlife Society.

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2009 March 5-6 National Wild Turkey Federation Headquarters, Edgefield, SC GATWS 03 05-06 2009.doc: Agenda-p? & Bus Mtg Min-p? & Photos-p? Focus: Wildlife & Habitat Management: Applying Techniques in the Field. Presentations: Welcome from NWTF wildlife biologist James Earl Kennamer & ceo George Thornton as well as SC & GA TWS Chapter Presidents, American Chestnut Foundation, Use of fire in Appalachian Mountains of SC, Management of fallow fields & field borders for wildlife, separate SC & GA business meetings, SC & GA prescribed fire councils, Outlook for the State Agencies in a troubled economy, NWTF current projects-programs-services, Rice field in SC- the historical-ecological & guiding policy issues, Managing predation- overview of predation research at Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, Foothold & conibear trapping presentation & demo, White-tailed deer immobilization & dart gun shooting. Social: Evening barbecue chicken/beverages under NWTF HQ pavilion followed by night Thermal Camera Demo from ABAC bus. Board & Committee Chairs: taking office 20090430… President-William Moore, President Elect-Mike Mengak, Secretary-Katrina Morris, Treasurer-Bill Fletcher, At Large- Sharon Holbrooks & Doug Waid, Past-President-Eric Darracq; Committee Chairs: ?

2009 September 10-11 Flinchum’s Phoenix, Athens, GA Focus: Current Issues in Nuisance Management & Wildlife Diseases Presentations: Overview of Wildlife Services activities in Georgia, Steve Smith, USDA Wildlife Services, Georgia State Director; Feral Hogs, predator removal, beaver and other nuisance species in south Georgia, Daymond Hughes, USDA Wildlife Services, Newton, GA; Public health aspects of zoonotic and vector-borne diseases, Rosmarie Kelly, Georgia Department of Public Health; Avian Flu and Wildlife Biologists role – monitoring and bird behavior aspects, Dave Stallknecht, Southeast Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study (SCWDS), Nuisance wildlife control from the private perspective, Matthew Hawkins, A+ Wildlife Control; Nuisance wildlife issues in urban settings and GA- WRD perspective, Alex Coley and Kevin Von Seggern, GA Wildlife Resources Division; TWS Business Mtg, Graduate Student Speakers Social: String Theory bluegrass band & Hale Bros. Barbecue Board & Committee Chairs: President-William Moore, President Elect-Mike Mengak, Secretary-Katrina Morris, Treasurer-Bill Fletcher, At Large- Sharon Holbrooks & Doug Waid, Past-President-Eric Darracq Accomplishments from 2009:  At the end of 20081231, treasury is $2526.49 in checking & $50.00 in cash box, annual dues/member is $15 each or $10 per student.  CW Watson Award was presented to Dr. Whit Gibbons at SEFWA. GA TWS sent the nomination.

2010 February 4 & 5th Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA Focus: WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ON MILITARY RESERVATIONS AND CORPS OF ENGINEERS LANDS Presentations: Welcome and Announcements, William Moore, GATWS President, Assistant Professor, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College; Welcome, Dr. Mitch Lockhart, Associate Professor, Valdosta State University & Dr. Patrick Schloss, President, Valdosta State University; Chris Eberly - Program Manager, Department of Defense – Partners in Flight; Dr. Bob Sargent – Natural Resources Manager, Warner Robins Air Force Base; Greg Lee - Wildlife Biologist, Moody Air Force Base; GA TWS Business Meeting; J.C. Griffin - Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Biologist, Moody Air Force Base; Larry Carlile - Chief, Planning and Monitoring Section, Fish and Wildlife Branch, Ft. Stewart Military Reservation; Joe Burnam – Natural Resources Biologist, Nongame Conservation Section, GADNR – Wildlife Resources Division; Jeff Brooks – Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Social: Fish Fry (Thursday, February 4th, 6pm) catered by personnel at Moody Air Force Base’s Grassy Pond Recreation Area Board & Committee Chairs: President-William Moore, President Elect-Mike Mengak, Secretary-Katrina Morris, Treasurer-Bill Fletcher, At Large- Sharon Holbrooks & Doug Waid, Past-President-Eric Darracq

2010 August 26th and 27th Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Forsyth, Georgia Focus: CONSERVATION LAW ENFORCEMENT – CONSERVING GEORGIA’S WILDLIFE RESOURCES THROUGH PROTECTION AND EDUCATION Presentations: Welcome and Announcements, William Moore, GATWS President, Assistant Professor, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College; Welcome, Captain Walter Rabon, GADNR Academy Director, Georgia Public Safety Training Center; Colonel Homer Bryson, GADNR Law Enforcement Section Chief – “Duties and Responsibilities of GADNR Conservation Rangers; Captain Walter Rabon, GADNR Academy Director, Georgia Public Safety Training Center – “The Hiring and Training Process for GADNR Conservation Rangers; Lt. Colonel Jeff Weaver, GADNR Law Enforcement Section Assistant Chief – “All Hazards Response - GADNR Conservation Rangers’ Roles in Natural Disasters and Other Mobilizations; GA TWS Business Meeting; Terry Hasting, Special Agent, US Fish and Wildlife Service-Law Enforcement – “Illegal Import/Export of Fish and Wildlife Species/USFWS Office of Law Enforcement; Law Enforcement Officer, US Forest Service – “Duties of a US Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer; RFC Billy Bryant - GADNR Law Enforcement K-9 Demonstration; Graduate Student Presentations Social: Social and dinner (Thursday, August 26th, 6:30 pm) to be held at the Georgia Forestry Education Center in Forsyth, Georgia. The buffet-style meal will be catered by Freddy Butts of Prime Palate, Forsyth, Georgia Board & Committee Chairs: President-William Moore, President Elect-Mike Mengak, Secretary-Katrina Morris, Treasurer-Daymond Hughes, At Large- Sharon Holbrooks & Doug Waid, Past-President-Eric Darracq Accomplishments from 2010:  At the end of 20081231, treasury is $4402.49 in checking & $0 in cash box, annual dues/member is $15 each or $10 per student.