State Ornithological Association 64th Annual Meeting, September 23-25, 2011

Hosted by the Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club at Sylvan Lake, Dutchess County in the Beautiful and Historic Mid-Hudson Valley

Come and enjoy a fabulous weekend of birding, learning, and fun with other birders from across New York State and beyond! The 2011 NYSOA Annual Meeting will be held at Circle Lodge, a beautiful 110- acre camp on Sylvan Lake, about halfway between and Albany, just 10 minutes from the intersection of I-84 and the .

The highlight of the conference will be the one more stint of great birding on your way Saturday evening banquet, featuring home from the meeting. keynote speaker Scott Weidensaul, whose topic will be Messing Around With Birds Throughout the weekend, birders and non- (for Fun and Science). Author and birders alike will enjoy beautiful scenery naturalist Scott Weidensaul has written along the , historic estates, a more than two dozen books on natural thriving local arts and antiques scene, and history, including Living on the Wind: Indian summer’s bounty of apples, Across the Hemisphere with Migratory pumpkins, and even wineries. Birds, a Pulitzer Prize finalist; The Ghost with Trembling Wings, about the search For more details and the registration form, for species that may or may not be extinct; visit www.nybirds.org. Also check out and Of a Feather: A Brief History of www.dutchesstourism.com to learn more American Birding. about our beautiful area. Questions? Contact Susan Gilnack at (845) 758-5796 or Friday evening will begin with a barbecue [email protected]. dinner and bonfire on the shore of the lake, followed by interesting and educational workshops and poster displays. On Saturday morning, a variety of guided field trips will be offered, and NYSOA’s annual meeting of delegates will be held from 9AM to lunchtime. In the afternoon, a scientific paper session will offer attendees the opportunity to learn about a broad range of ornithological studies and topics. Sunday morning, several field trips are planned, allowing for

New York State Ornithological Association 64th Annual Meeting, September 23-25, 2011

Circle Lodge, 335 Sylvan Lake Rd, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Hosted by the Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club, Dutchess County, NY

Meals at Circle Lodge – must be reserved & paid for in advance (see registration form) Friday BBQ dinner - $20, cash bar. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads, cookies, soft drinks. Saturday & Sunday Breakfast - $14 each. Eggs, cereals, breads, sausage, beverages, and more. Saturday Lunch - $17. Panini, wraps, sandwiches, salads, pies, cider, fruit, iced tea, coffee/tea. Complimentary mid-afternoon snack break on the covered porch & open area outdoors. Saturday Banquet buffet - $38, cash bar. Salad, beef bourguingnon, chicken in wild mushroom madeira sauce, eggplant rollatini, rice pilaf, potatoes, vegetables, dessert, coffee/tea. Sunday box lunch - $13. – Sandwich or wrap, pasta salad, chips, cookies, fruit, soft drink. Lodging Room reservations are the responsibility of each attendee. Book early! Fall is a popular time in the Hudson Valley. The following are holding rooms for us until August 23rd. Rates shown are per room/suite per night and do not include taxes. There are other hotels/motels in the area as well. Circle Lodge: (516) 280-3157 Rustic cabin and bunk accommodations. Bed linens, blankets, towels, and toiletries are provided. Smoking in designated outdoor areas only. If you have difficulty with stairs, be sure to mention this when you call Circle Lodge to register. Cabins are not heated. Private rooms for 2 people - one double plus one twin, private bath, TV, phone - $85. Add’l person $20 Semi-private for 2 people - shared bath - $45. Add’l person $20. Bunk accommodations $25/person. Inn at Arbor Ridge, Hopewell Junction (845) 227-7700 (12 min. from Circle Lodge) - $79 – code NYSOA. Hotels/Motels in Fishkill (20 minutes from Circle Lodge) Ramada Inn (845) 896-6281 (formerly Holiday Inn) - $109 – use code CGNYSO Holiday Inn Express (845) 896-4001 - $139.99 – code NYSOA. Refrig, microwv, 100% smoke-free. Hotel Sierra (845) 897-5757 - $149 – use code NYSOA. Luxury suites, 100% smoke-free. Days Inn (845) 896-4995 - $89.99 – use code NYSOA. Refrig, microwave, coffee maker. Quality Inn (845) 897-9300 - $125.99 dbl w/refrig, $139.99 king suite w/microwave & refrig– group code NYSOA, all rooms non-smoking Getting to Circle Lodge / Camp Kinder Ring NYC, Westchester, : Take Hutchinson River Parkway north, then I-684 north to exit 9W for I-84 West. Take I-84 west about 15 miles to exit 16N for Taconic Parkway north. Follow Take Taconic Parkway North below. Rockland & Orange County: Take Thruway (I-87) north to exit 17 for I-84 East. Take I-84 east about 16 miles across Newburgh-Beacon Bridge to exit 16N for Taconic Parkway north. Follow Take Taconic Parkway North below. Binghamton: Take SR17/I-86 east to exit 121 for I-84 east. Take I-84 east about 34 miles across Newburgh- Beacon Bridge to exit 16N for Taconic Parkway North. Follow Take Taconic Parkway North below. Capital District: Take Thruway (I-87) south to exit 17 for I-84 East. Take I-84 east about 16 miles across Newburgh-Beacon Bridge to exit 16N for Taconic Parkway North. Follow Take Taconic Parkway North below. Capital District Alternate Route: Take Taconic Parkway South about 63 miles and take the Beekman Road (Sylvan Lake/Hopewell Junction) exit. At the end of the exit ramp, make a left turn onto Beekman Road. Go 2 miles to Sunoco Station on the left side of the road. Turn left onto Sylvan Lake Road. Go 1/4 mile to Circle Lodge/Camp Kinder Ring gate on your left. Take Taconic Parkway North 3.9 miles to Beekman Road (Sylvan Lake/Hopewell Junction) exit. Make a right turn onto Beekman Road. Go 2 miles to Sunoco Station on left. Turn left onto Sylvan Lake Road. Go 1/4 mile to Circle Lodge/Camp Kinder Ring gate on your left. Questions? Contact Susan Gilnack at (845) 758-5796 or [email protected]. New York State Ornithological Association 64th Annual Meeting, September 23-25, 2011

Circle Lodge, 335 Sylvan Lake Rd, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Hosted by the Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club, Dutchess County, NY

Registrant #1 Name: Delegate?

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Registrant #2 Name: Delegate?

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Please indicate registration fees and meals you are reserving. See flyer or www.nybirds.org for details.

Full-time Reg. Fee if Reg. Fee Sun Student postmarked after Fri Sat Sat Sat Sun Box Reg. Fee by 7/31/11 7/31/11 BBQ Bkfst Lunch Dinner Bkfst Lunch $15 ea. $35 ea. $45 ea. $20 ea. $14 ea. $17 ea. $38 ea. $14 ea. $13 ea.

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Please make checks payable to: Total Registration Fees: Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club

Mail completed form with your check to: Total Meals: Susan Gilnack 6 Glen View Drive Grand Total: Red Hook, NY 12571

PLEASE NOTE: Overnight accommodations are the responsibility of each attendee. Book early! Fall is a popular time in the Hudson Valley. See flyer for suggestions.