BANC’s 100th Anniversary by Steven Daniel

2013 marks an important milestone: we celebrate the 100th anniversary of BANC, Rochester’s oldest conservation organization. Many of our members may not be aware of our club’s accomplished history, or of the dedicated and talented people who guided BANC through the decades, building the foundation of who we are today.

BANC began with the vision of Rochesterian William B. Hoot, a lover of nature, who had purchased a set of books of John Burroughs’ writings. In early 1913 Hoot contacted others in our area who also owned the books, and on June 26, 1913, our club was founded. Its purpose was to promote the study of nature – particularly ornithology, entomology and botany. By the end of 1913, there had already been several programs and field trips to the new city parks, Highland and Durand-Eastman. Membership had grown from the original 37 charter members to over 100!

From the start members were encouraged to write letters on conservation matters at local, state, and national levels – a tradition that continues to this day.

Meetings took place in various places – the Reynolds Library (precursor to Rundel) and the Mechanics Institute (to become RIT) until BANC was invited, in 1922, to have its meetings at the Rochester Municipal Museum (forerunner to RMSC) located then at Edgerton Park.

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Hoot corresponded with John Burroughs, and visited him at his home in the Catskills in the fall of 1913. Burroughs visited Rochester the following year. He arrived by train on a fine June day, unannounced and unexpected; Hoot received a telegram 20 minutes before Burroughs was at the railway station. Despite no notice and being contacted at the last minute, some 45 members made their way that Members on outing with Burroughs at Hoot’s home, afternoon to 1914. Original photo by George C. Kellogg. Hoot’s summer home near Sea Breeze, to meet the American icon, whose writings influenced John Muir, Teddy Roosevelt, and even Henry Ford!

BANC had many illustrious and active members in those early days, including Charles Zoller, arguably one of the fathers of color photography (many of his photos are in the Eastman House archives), a BANC trustee and one of BANC’s official photographers; Milton Baxter, an extraordinary botanist and trip leader, whose thousands of plant collections make up the bulk of the Rochester Herbarium; Amelia Heydweiller, secretary and environmental advocate who kept impeccable minutes and club records for nearly two decades; E. R. Foreman, Rochester’s first official historian; Calvin Laney, the head of the new, developing Parks Department; John Dunbar, who became known for developing Rochester’s lilac collection; William Edson, who wrote a bird column for the D&C for decades; Fred Boughton, a ‘mushroom man’ also expert in Lepidoptera and Botany; and Herman Leroy Fairchild, world-famous geologist at the University of Rochester.

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Few people owned cars in those days. How did people get to field trips, sometimes twice a month? If people drove, they would be asked to take as many riders as they could. Hoot tells us that in 1924 “17 autos with 85 people” started for the Tonawanda Indian Reservation! Other times people would meet at the end of a trolley line. (The 1924 Annual Booklet states: Meet at trolley station, corner Court and Exchange, in time for 2:10 Rochester and Sodus car.)

The first annual booklet was produced in 1923 and we have a complete set. They provide a fascinating window into the club’s activities. It was common for upwards of 50 people to show up for a field trip! One trip to a member’s home in Bushnell’s Basin (before Powder Mills Park was created) had attendance of 124! Some trips ventured farther afield. In

Some of the 1926 Catskills group after a strenuous hike to the top of Slide Mountain: William Hoot (left end, back row); Will Heydweiller (next to right end, back row); John Keller (right end, back row); Milton Baxter (left end, front row); William Edson (next to left end, front row); Amelia Heydweiller (right end, front row) 1924, 31 members traveled by car or train to the Adirondacks for a two week trip with daily botany, birding, and other outings. In 1926, 28 members visited Burroughs’ home in the Catskills on a two-week trip. - 5 -

It was at a meeting of the Executive Council in 1925 that Milton Baxter suggested BANC look for a property to become its own sanctuary.

Within a short time Hoot had found just the property, and The Woolston Farm clubhouse in the 1930’s the council approved the purchase of the Woolston Farm for $4,000. People pledged anywhere from $5 to $200 and the down payment of $2,000 was reached quickly.

Dedication Day, 1927

Dedication Day in 1927 was quite the event with music, merriment, and dancing. Over 200 people attended, a bagpipe band and others performed - all in celebration of BANC’s new nature sanctuary.

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BANC stayed active, even in the midst of the Great Depression. There were 394 dues paying members at the end of 1929. Through some of the 30’s and 40’s a summer nature camp was held for children who stayed overnight for a week at the clubhouse. An adult ‘camp’ was held as well.

BANC continued its fine tradition of field trips, indoor programs, picnics, conservation advocacy and education right through the second half of the last century, and it continues today.

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Come to the Annual Banquet on April 24, 2012. You’ll hear lots more of our fascinating history and see many photos that have been collected from BANC’s archives.

Fording Densmore Creek near Star Cottage 1924

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BURROUGHS AUDUBON NATURE CLUB

AN EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION Organized June 26, 1913 by William B. Hoot

Chartered by State Board of Regents Provisional Charter Dated March 31, 1927

Made absolute by Board of Regents April 21, 1932

An affiliate of the New York State Ornithological Association

We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization

Mailing address BANC c/o John Gordon 126 Ayrault Rd. Fairport, NY 14450

Web site www.bancny.org

Phone: 585-924-9454

Sanctuary location 301 Railroad Mills Rd. Victor, NY 14564 (mapquest address: Pittsford, NY 14534)

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2013 OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Julie Clayton, 230 Klink Rd., Rochester, 14625 President [email protected] 249-9489

Arthur Trimble, 37 Songbird Lane, Rochester, 14620 Vice President [email protected] 271-7820

John Gordon, 126 Ayrault Rd., Fairport, 14450 Treasurer [email protected] 586-3524

Shirley Shaw, 374 Cromwell Dr., Rochester, 14610 Rec. Secretary [email protected] 385-3907

Linda Smith, 6382 Kims Dr., Victor, 14564 Corr. Secretary [email protected] 924-3871

Jon Dombrowski, 36 Southcross Tr., Fairport, 14450 Finance Comm. [email protected] 425-2380

Frank Crombe, 70 Main St., Scottsville, 14546 Finance Comm. [email protected] 889-5644

Steven Daniel, 181 Railroad Mills Rd., Pittsford, 14534 Trustee 2011-13 [email protected] 249-5124

Carol Hinkelman, 348 Ripplewood Dr., Rochester, 14616 Trustee 2011-13 [email protected] 663-2981

Carolyn Ragan, 5 Woodside Dr., Penfield, 14625 Trustee 2012-14 [email protected] 385-2065

Christine Benard, 7785 Modock Rd., Victor, 14564 Trustee 2013-15 [email protected] 924-4979

Sabrina Commisso, 78 Parkridge Dr., Pittsford, 14534 Trustee 2013-15 [email protected] 385-9573

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Notice: St. John’s Meadows is located on the south side of Elmwood Ave. between Goodman St. and S. Clinton Ave. and is surrounded by a white fence. For all programs at St. John’s Meadows please use the parking lot on Johnsarbor Drive East (See map on p. 13.) The back door is unlocked from 7:00 to 8:00 on meeting nights and it is easier to park there.

Friday, January 11, 7:30 PM St. John's Meadows GETTING TO KNOW RACHEL CARSON

1913 – 2013! What a glorious history Burroughs Audubon Nature Club has had! Come to our first meeting of the 100th Anniversary Year to begin twelve months of celebration. Enjoy historical vignettes from past BANC records and excerpts from the writings of John Burroughs. Member Carolyn Coit Dancy will then present her monologue play about Rachel Carson, called A REVERENCE FOR LIFE. Rachel Carson, author of Silent Spring, sounded the alarm about the dangers of uncontrolled use of pesticides. It is without question one of the landmark books of the twentieth century. Carolyn will relate in Rachel’s own words how she came to write Silent Spring.

Friday, February 8, 7:30 PM St. John’s Meadows GENESEE LAND TRUST

Genesee Land Trust’s, Gay Mills, will give a presentation about this well- known green organization that has done so much good work in the past twenty years. GLT currently protects 4,000 acres of land of the greater Rochester area – land in Monroe, Wayne and Livingston Counties. Presently, the organization is steward for eleven nature preserves, including the Christine Sevilla Wetlands in Caledonia. Gay will talk about how GLT has protected the land and their projection for the future.

Saturday, March 2, 3:00 PM WINTER BIRDING

Even though it is still winter on the calendar, there are birds to find. Meet in Parking Lot 1 at Hamlin Beach State Park at 3:00 PM to search on foot for finches and other birds. Be sure to dress for the cold and windy lakeshore. Later in the afternoon we will look for owls by car in the Hamlin vicinity. Please call a leader to pre-register so they know you are coming in case a weather-related cancellation is necessary. Leaders: Janet Miles, 787-0507 and Carol Hinkelman, 663-2981.

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Friday, March 8, 7:30 PM St. John’s Meadows BUTTERFLIES OF SKY ISLANDS

Ramsey Canyon and other parts of the Sky Islands region of Southeastern Arizona are well known for birds in spring, but less well known for excellent butterflies and flowers in fall. During our visit in September 2012 we found 77 species of butterflies, including a third that was new to us. As we roamed from desert cacti to grasslands, oak and pine canyons and even some rare wetlands, we found showy beauties like Two-tailed Swallowtail and Arizona Sister; tiny treasures like Western Pygmy Blue; Huachuca Giant Skipper, a specialty of the area; and many other insects. Often the butterflies were in huge "puddle groups" along the dirt roads. Presenters Carol and David Southby exclaim, “ This was a butterfly trip of a lifetime!”

Saturday, April 13, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM BANC Sanctuary SPRING CLEAN-UP

It’s time once again to get the Sanctuary ready for our activities at the clubhouse and grounds. The committee will have hot soups and beverages for all helpers to enjoy at lunchtime—bring your bag lunch and any treats you want to share. We will also have 100th Anniversary cookies! Don’t forget your gloves and rakes and help spruce up our Sanctuary. Leader: Joanne Altre, 377-8549.

Saturday, April 20, 10:00 AM Harris Whalen Park EARLY SPRING WILDFLOWERS

It’s time to get out and enjoy the wildflowers that we have been waiting for all winter. Harris Whalen Park is a gem in the Town of Penfield, a small wooded area with an abundance of spring wildflowers. Meet in the parking lot at the top of Harris Hill across from Wegmans on Rt. 441 just west of Rt. 250 at 10:00 AM for this easy walk in the woods. Leaders: Ginny Wilterdink, 385-3531 and Joanne Altre, 377-8549.

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Wednesday, April 24, 6:00 PM Glendoveers 2328 Old Browncroft Rd., 14625 BANC ANNUAL BANQUET THE FIRST 100 YEARS OF BANC

Come to Glendoveers and enjoy a great buffet and the company of fellow members at our Annual Banquet! Esteemed member Steven Daniel will present a visual look back at the development of our Club – Rochester’s oldest nature and conservation organization. You’ll hear about the vision and activities of the early members, and the places, near and far, where they went on the field trips. You’ll hear about their activity in conservation issues and nature education, long before it was fashionable. See how the efforts of our early members shaped the club we are today, and you’ll see many of the changes in our sanctuary itself. Steven has been poring through the club archives, scanning old photos and documents, and will share some fascinating information of our club’s history through the early decades of the 20th Century to the present. Chairman: Mary Gordon, 586-3524.

Thursday, May 2, 9:00 AM “The Gulf” WILDFLOWERS OF THE ONONDAGA ESCARPMENT

This will be the 4th and culminating field trip along the Onondaga Escarpment that has previously brought BANC members to Clark Reservation, Counterfeiter’s Ledge, and Rush Oak Openings. This outing brings us to a special site with magnificent spring flora on private land above Oatka Creek in Leroy. The woods are filled with an amazingly rich assortment of spring flowers, and the rock outcrops only add to the uniqueness of this place. Be prepared for off-trail walking on uneven terrain. This trip is by special permission of the landowner: pre- registration is required. To register or if you have questions, please email or call Steven Daniel, natdisc@gmail,com. He will respond close to the time with directions and suggestions for clothing and footwear. Bring lunch and carpool if possible. Leader: Steven Daniel. 249-5124.

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Friday, May 17, 6:00 PM Pot Luck Dinner at BANC Sanctuary SINGING WITH CATHY MCGRATH

This will be an evening of fun and music for all ages. Bring your appetite, a dish to share, place settings and be ready to sing! By popular demand, local Irish musician, Cathy McGrath, will return to BANC to entertain us after dinner. Yes, she will bring the rhythmic limberjacks with her. Bring the kids! Hosts: Jon and Sandy Dombrowski, 425-2380.

May 31, June 1 & 2 ALLEGANY NATURE PILGRIMAGE

Join us for our 55th year of this unique family nature education weekend. Last year’s weekend was great and who knows what this year will bring? Participants choose from a wide variety of informal field trips, including birding, wildflowers, pond life, mammals, butterflies, fungi, family nature walks, and many more. There are evening tent programs followed by owl prowls and star gazing plus early morning bird walks and bird-banding demonstrations. There will be a chicken barbeque on Saturday evening or you may opt for a vegetarian meal. You make your own cabin or camping reservations by calling 1-800-456- CAMP or online at www.park-net.com For further information, call Harold or Jane Stock, 425-7293.

Wednesday, June 12, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM BANC Sanctuary OPEN HOUSE WITH WILD WINGS

Special presenters, volunteers from Wild Wings and their fine-feathered friends will be at the Sanctuary! Come and join us and also go for a guided hike on the trails. Browse around the library or sit on the porch and enjoy the birds and butterflies. Light refreshments will be served. Neighbors to the sanctuary are especially invited. Hosts: Joanne Altre, 377-8549 and Julie Clayton, 249-9489.

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Tuesday, June 18, 8:30 AM Zurich Bog Preserve EXPLORING ZURICH BOG

Zurich Bog consists of various vegetative zones. After a 300-yard approach walk through a wooded right-of-way, a newly constructed boardwalk crosses a swamp forest to a bog forest, emerging into the open muskeg formation, thickly carpeted with peat and hair-cap mosses, which give a springy, wet footing. Crossing the open bog, an upland forest is reached. There is a loop trail around this island drumlin. Meet at the north end of Wegmans parking lot on Holt Rd. at Rt. 104 in Webster at 8:30 AM. Wear sturdy waterproof boots and bring insect repellant. A detailed map for the trip to the bog will be provided there. Leader: Paul Brach, 342-5629 evenings.

Saturday, June 29, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM BANC Sanctuary 100th YEAR CELEBRATION and POT LUCK DINNER JOHN JAMES AUDUBON LIVE!

Let’s celebrate our club and all the people that have made it possible! Come at 3:00 and you can enjoy a guided hike, butterfly display, a mineral display, a water watch event, and punch and appetizers on the porch. You will meet John James Audubon (also known as Mark Carra) as he strolls around the grounds and then makes an evening presentation! Later we will enjoy a pot luck dinner together, so bring your table settings and your favorite dish to pass. For dessert we will share a special 100th Anniversary cake! For more info, call Julie Clayton, 249-9489.

Saturday, July 13, 9:30 AM Whiting Road Preserve, Webster BUTTERFLIES, BIRDS, AND SUMMER FLOWERS

The Whiting Road Preserve has a variety of habitats and several miles of trails. We will take an easy ramble through meadows, woodlands, and some old growth forest looking for summer flowers, butterflies, birds, and anything else natural that attracts our fancy. Meet at the trailhead parking lot on the west side of Whiting Rd., 1.1 miles north of Klem Rd. and 0.6 miles south of Lake Rd. Wear walking shoes and bring binoculars and water. Leader: Norma Platt, 671-9639.

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Saturday, July 20, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM BANC Sanctuary OPEN HOUSE --“JOHN BURROUGHS DAY”

In his time, John Burroughs was the most revered and famous nature writer next to Henry David Thoreau. BANC got its start with our early members reading books written by John Burroughs. Perhaps we can revive appreciation for his writings! For you readers, at 1:00 we will share selections written by Burroughs and exchange our thoughts about his writings. It will be a mini-book club! (Readings will be provided.) Hosts: Janet Miles, 787-0507 and Ginny Wilterdink, 385-3531.

Friday, July 26, 6:00 PM Pot Luck Dinner at BANC Sanctuary FUN WITH DYES

A pot luck! Bring your best dish to pass and your place settings. After supper, expert at the art of dyeing, Valerie DeVrie will describe various methods of making this world a bit more colorful! She will share her knowledge and know-how about plants and items of nature that the Native Americans have used as dyes. Hosts: Carol Klinger, 377-6072 and Jane Stock, 425-7293

Sunday, August 11, 2:00 PM Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge SHOREBIRDS AND OTHER MIGRANTS

You don’t always have to get up early to see birds. Many of the birds that went north to breed are already migrating South to their winter homes and are stopping off at Montezuma NWR for some rest and nourishment on their way. Bring your binoculars and scope and meet at Bushnells Basin Park and Ride on Rt. 96 at 2:00 PM to carpool to Montezuma or meet at the Montezuma NWR Visitor Center at 2:45 PM to look for these migrants. Leader: Janet Miles, 787-0507.

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Thursday, August 15, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM BANC Sanctuary OPEN HOUSE

You are always welcome (and encouraged) to hike the trails. At this August Open House the clubhouse will be open so you can use the library or watch the birds from the back window. Steve Maley will be hosting and you never know what amazing baked goods will be waiting for your discerning palate! Host: Steve Maley, 659-2719.

Friday, August 23, 6:00PM Pot Luck Dinner at BANC Sanctuary SOUNDS OF A SUMMER NIGHT

After a delicious pot luck dinner, naturalists Bill O’Neil and Martha Zettel will present a program about night creatures such as bats and singing insects which vocalize in summer. The talk will be followed by a short walk in the sanctuary so that we can hear the night creatures ourselves. Bring your place settings, a dish to pass, and a flashlight for the walk. Hosts: Bob and Sandy Mauceli, 264-1704.

Tuesday, September 17, 9:00 AM FALL WANDERINGS IN LETCHWORTH

Take a general nature walk to several locations at the south end of Letchworth State Park looking for fall wildflowers including Fringed Gentians and Grass of Parnassus, as well as butterflies and other insects. Meet at 9:00 AM in the NE corner of the parking lot of the Double Tree Hotel, 1111 Jefferson Rd. at Rt. 390. Wear sturdy footwear you don’t mind getting wet and bring lunch, water, and binoculars. Seniors bring your driver’s license. The admission fee to the park is waived for cars with any person 62 years and older showing proof of age. Leaders: David and Carol Southby, 383-8168.

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Saturday, September 21, 3:00 PM BANC Sanctuary ANNUAL PICNIC JOHN JAMES AUDUBON’S ART

Our annual picnic is always an enjoyable event with an afternoon filled with activities. Supper will be at 5:30 PM. Please bring a dish to pass that will serve 8-10 people and try to have your ingredients be local so that we can keep with tradition of being as “green” as possible. Also, bring your place settings and a folding table and chairs if you can. Our very special guest this year will be Lucy Durkin. Lucy is a direct descendant of John James Audubon! We are very honored that Lucy will be joining us and she will give a presentation about her ancestor. Co-chairs: Jutta Dudley, 385-2368 and Shirley Shaw, 385-3907.

Friday, October 11, 7:30 PM St. John’s Meadows A PARTNERSHIP FOR NATURE

This presentation by Bruce and Mary Ann Cady will cover the period 2010 – 2012 of research and hands-on work by RIT students and HANA volunteers to remove invasive plants from High Acres Nature Area and restore native plants that will provide food and cover for a variety of birds and butterflies. It will also cover bird research that RIT is conducting for the Marsh Monitoring Program, Breeding Bird Atlas, and Monitoring Avian Productivity Survey. RIT expects to gather five years of data and will write a conservation and management guide for High Acres Nature Area which is located in the town of Perinton.

Sunday, October 20, 2:00 PM Maplewood Park GENESEE RIVER LOWER AND MIDDLE FALLS AREA

Take a fall afternoon walk along the Genesee Riverway Trail from the Maplewood Rose Gardens to the Lower and Middle Falls. While enjoying the beauty of this area, we will learn about the past and present of this lovely part of Rochester from retired local newspaper columnist, Mark Hare. Our own tree expert, Frank Crombe, will assist us in identifying the trees and shrubs producing the beautiful fall colors. Meet at the Maplewood Rose Gardens off Driving Park Ave. near the corner of Lake Ave. at 2:00 PM. Leader: Shirley Shaw, 385-3907.

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Saturday, October 26, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM BANC Sanctuary FALL CLEAN-UP

Now’s the time to clean after a busy summer at the Sanctuary and prepare for winter! Come and help the Sanctuary Housekeeping Committee spiff up the clubhouse or assist by raking and picking up the fallen twigs and branches on the grounds. Bring a rake and a smile. Many hands make light work! We’ll have hot soups and beverages. Bring something to share, if you wish. Leader: Dean Clayton, 249-9489.

Friday, November 8, 7:30 PM St. John’s Meadows ANNUAL MEETING AND REMINISCENCES

This year’s Experience Night meeting will recap not only the last 365 days, but also the 100 years of BANC. Our theme will be Reminiscences. Rather than choosing any topic, we are asking members to describe for us activities and happenings that made BANC a meaningful and fun part of their lives over the years. Old snapshots, slides, and stories will be very much appreciated, plus we’d like all members to share their best photos of this year’s BANC events. This will be our final meeting of 2013 – the culmination of our 100th Anniversary year. The president will present her annual report followed by election of next year’s officers and council members. The business meeting will be followed by your presentations and some special refreshments. See you there! To reserve a place on the program, call Julie Clayton, 249-9489.

1948 BANC Group –young Bob McKinney in front

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BANC Sanctuary is located at 301 Railroad Mills Rd. in the Town of Victor. Railroad Mills Rd. is off Fishers Rd. and Fishers Rd. is off Rt. 96 (Pittsford Victor Rd.) between I- 490 exit 37 (Bushnells Basin) and exit 38 (Eastview Mall). The Sanctuary is bounded on the east by Irondequoit Creek and on the south by Railroad Mills Rd. Its 30 acres contain a diverse collection of native wild flowers and is home to many of our native birds. The sanctuary is maintained by member volunteers and, with so much to do, additional volunteers are always welcome.

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Follow the arrows from the parking area to the meeting area.

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COMMITTEES

ALLEGANY NATURE PILGRIMAGE Harold and Jane Stock 425-7293 Frank Crombe Kathy Henrie

BANQUET Mary Gordon 586-3524 Helene Case Sandy Dombrowski 425-2380 Art Trimble Janet Miles Ginny Wilterdink Jerry Jenkins Dave Strong Shirley Shaw

BIRD FEEDING & NESTING BOXES Richard Ashworth 381-2189 Chris Kogut Bruce and Mary Ann Cady Renate Powers Paul and Jutta Dudley Kathleen Dalton Carolyn Ragan

BOOKLET Art Trimble 271-7820 Carol Hinkelman Joanne Altre Julie Clayton Steven Daniel Richard Ashworth

CONSERVATION Carol Hinkelman 663-2981

EDUCATION Chris Benard 924-4979

FIELD TRIPS Shirley Shaw 385-3907 Steve Daniel Carol Hinkelman Janet Miles

FINANCE Jon Dombrowski Frank Crombe Chita McKinney

GARDENS Marigrace Piazza 383-8462 Jean Ofsonka Carol & David Southby, consultants Ruth Morrill

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HISTORICAL and 100th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Nancy Rosenberg 271-6931 Joanne Altre Shirley Shaw Carol Hinkelman Julie Clayton Jerry Jenkins Steve Daniel

INDOOR PROGRAMS Julie Clayton 249-9489

LEGAL ADVISOR Thomas A. Klonick, Esq. 425-3310

LIBRARY Jutta Dudley Cindy Coupal

MEMBERSHIP Kathy Henrie

NEW YORK STATE ORNITHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION Richard Ashworth 381-2189

NOMINATING Mary Gordon 586-3524 Janet Miles

PICNIC Shirley Shaw 385-3907 Jutta Dudley 385-2368

PUBLICITY Cathy Chin 223-3029

REFRESHMENTS Mary Gordon 586-3524

SANCTUARY BUILDING AND GROUNDS Dean Clayton 249-9489 Don Battaille Carl Benedict Bob Webb Jerry Jenkins Gary Reif Paul Brach Brian Woolley

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SANCTUARY BUILDING HOUSEKEEPING Ginny Wilterdink 385-3531 Barbara Lobb Jutta Dudley Janet Miles Ruth Morrill Mary Ann Fox Carolyn Ragan

SANCTUARY FLORA MANAGEMENT Carol Hinkelman 663-2981 Marigrace Piazza

SLATER SANCTUARY GROUNDS Paul Brach 342-5629 Dean Clayton

TANAGER Jerry Jenkins 342-3812 Art Trimble Paul Dudley

WEBSITE Paul Dudley 385-2368

YOUNG BIRDERS CLUB Bob Mauceli 264-1704

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SANCTUARIES

Members are welcome to come often to our 30-acre Wildlife Sanctuary on Railroad Mills Road. It has been our pride and joy for almost 100 years. At any season its several nature trails offer much of interest and beauty and the bird feeders are always busy.

One hundred and sixty five species of birds have been seen on or near our property and at least 50 of these are known to have nested here. More than 400 species of plants have been identified growing on our land.

The Sanctuary is intended for the preservation and study of nature subjects. Let us all cooperate to preserve this valuable area.

Our Elizabeth Slater Nature Sanctuary near Dansville is an 82-acre wooded upland property given to us by the late Floyd Slater in memory of his wife, Elizabeth. The property is located on the north side of Kiefer Hollow Rd., in the Town of Dansville, Steuben County.

THE NATURE TRAILS

Our nature trails are maintained through the efforts of devoted and dedicated volunteers. The trail markers and plant labels represent much work and research. They are there for members to read and enjoy. Jot down what you see. Records of observations may be turned in at the regular meetings throughout the year.

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CLUB RULES

The use of Sanctuary property including the Clubhouse is governed by the following rules:

1. Use of the interior is for members and their scheduled club activities. 2. Keys are the property of the Burroughs Audubon Nature Club. All officers and members of the Executive Council and all committee chairs will be issued keys if requested. At the expiration of their terms of office, keys shall be returned to the Building and Grounds chairperson. 3. Fires in the fireplace are permitted for authorized activity. 4. All electric lights, except authorized security lights, and appliances are to be turned off when leaving the Clubhouse. The security system shall be activated by the last person to leave. 5. All persons who enter the Clubhouse should sign the register. 6. All garbage must be carried away. 7. The Building and Grounds Committee is responsible for the use and care of all the tools and lawn care equipment kept in the utility room. 8. Any group use of the Clubhouse by members and guests must have the written approval of the Vice President. 9. No pets of any kind shall be allowed. 10. Use of the telephone is limited to Club business or very limited personal use. Members shall reimburse the Club for personal use. 11. No property belonging to the Club may be removed from the Sanctuary except for library items, which may be borrowed according to the rules set up by the Library Committee.

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CONSERVATION POLICIES

Since our Sanctuary's main purpose is the preservation of all plant and animal life, no one may pick either live or dried flowers or remove any other vegetation or molest any bird or animal life. No hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, bicycling, dogs or horses allowed on the property.

MEMORIAL GIFTS

The BANC welcomes contributions made in memory of members, to be used in promoting the aims and/or maintaining the properties of the club. Use of funds is subject to discussion and approval of the Executive Council.

YOUR WILL

May we suggest that you help ensure the continuance of the ever widening influence of our program and philosophy by remembering the Burroughs Audubon Nature Club in your will.

2013 DUES STRUCTURE

Individual Membership (18 years and up) $15/yr Couple Membership S25/yr Family Membership $30/yr Supporting Membership $50/yr Life Membership $500/person

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PAST PRESIDENTS

Mr. William B. Hoot 1913-30 Mr. William L. G. Edson 1931-32 Mr. C. Messerschmitt 1933-34 Miss Ferna M. Hubbard 1935-40 Mr. Richard J. Cooper 1941-43 Mr. Edwin G. Foster 1944-45 Mr. Richard J. Cooper 1946-48 Mr. Allan Klonick 1949-50 Mr. Dirck Benson 1951-52 Mrs. Floyd D. Slater 1953-56 Mr. Raymond Kall 1957-58 Mr. Reginald W. Hartwell 1959-60 Mr. Robert G. McKinney 1961-62 Mrs. Frank A. Myers 1963-64 Mrs. Loella M. Drivness 1965 Mrs. Raymond Kall 1966-67 Mr. Frank A. Myers 1968-72 Mr. Graham E. Chamberlain 1973-74 Mr. Paul C. Ott 1975-76 Mrs. George R. Schindler 1977-78 Mr. Allan Klonick 1979-80 Mr. Paul J. Brach 1981-82 Mr. Ronald Pappert 1983 Mrs. Allan Klonick 1984-85 Mrs. Mary Ann Sunderlin 1986-87 Mr. Munro Will 1988-89 Mrs. Lois Jenkins 1990-91 Mr. Paul J. Brach 1992 Mrs. Margaret K. Weber 1993-94 Mrs. Carol Hinkelman 1995-96 Mr. Stephen C. Weber 1997-98 Ms. Nancy R. Rosenberg 1999-00 Mrs. Esther Bushnell 2001-02 Mrs. Virginia Wilterdink 2003-04 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald (Lois) Jenkins 2005-06 Mr. Steve Melcher 2007 Mrs. Julie Clayton 2008-09 Ms. Nancy R. Rosenberg 2010-11

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