NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2010 NEWSLETTER OF GREAT SALT LAKE AUDUBON

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President’s Message................................... page 2 Board Highlights........................................ page 3Christmas bird counts..................................page 3 Field Trips...................................................page 4 Membership................................................page 6 Gala report..................................................page 6

IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR !!CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS

Join us and the thousands around the world for this 111th anniversary of the longest running citizen sci-ence project.

December 14th ( the first day of the count window) will be the Torrey Count. Contact Jay Banta: (435)616-7090, groverite@gmail.com. Details are on page 3.

Saturday, December 18th, SALT LAKE CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTLeader: Pomera Fronce Details on page 5.

Saturday, December 18th, 7:30am

OURAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUgE CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTDetails on page 3.

Saturday, January 1st, 7am GSLA CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT II,JORDAN RIVER in SALT LAKE & UTAH Co.Leaders: Jeanne Le Ber and Ray SmithDetails are on page 5.

Sunday, January 2nd,2011, begin 9am to 9:30 am. FISH SPRINGS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUgE With a potluck luncheon on the day of the count.Contact Brian_Allen@fws.gov, 435-831-5353 x3, details on page 3.

REMINDER

ANNUAL SUNFLOWER SEED FUNDRAISER

Orders must be prepaid and received by November 15th. Order form can be downloaded from our website: Greatsaltlakeaudubon.org

Pick up date is Saturday, Novenber 20th in Salt Lake City from 10AM until 2PM, at Central Office Park Plaza, 2880 S. Main St.

Questions? Call June Ryburn at 801-576-0103

General MeetinG

All programs are on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from September through May, excluding December. They take place at the Sugarhouse Garden center at the NE corner of Sugarhouse Park (enter from 2100 South, just west of Highland High). Doors open at 6:30pm for refreshments and socializing, program begins at 7pm, with announcements, and then the speaker shortly afterward.

For November, GSLA in collaboration with Westminster College’s Great Salt Lake Institute is excited to present Rosalie Winard’s presentation titled: “A Spectacle of Wings” Rosalie has spent the last 30 years enamored with wetland birds. While receiving her bachelor’s degree in Natural History, with a specialization in Ornithology and Ethology from New College of Florida, she conducted a field study on Brown Pelican’s threat and greeting displays. Receiving one of the first-ever Student Originated Study Grants, she worked for the National Science Foundation censusing bird populations in Florida before being led to documentary film, video art, and finally photography. Winard’s award winning photographs have appeared in numerous publications including Artforum, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times Magazine, Forbes, LeMonde, and on 60 Minutes. Her pictures are in the permanent collections of the Brooklyn Museum of Art and the Library of Congress, and in the private collections of Nelson Mandela, Oliver Sacks and many others.

Gala visitors from the Tracy Aviary, Katy Manch and friendAll Gala photos, courtesy of David Druker

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THE PELICANNEWSLETTER OF GREAT SALT LAKE AUDUBON

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Mission Statement: Great Salt Lake Audubon is dedicated to protecting and enhancing habitat for wild birds, animals and plants, and to maintaining healthy and diverse environments for wildlife and

people throughout the state.

gREAT SALT LAKE AUDUBON DIRECTORYwww.greatsaltlakeaudubon.org

OFFICE152 W. Burton, Suite J, SLC, Utah • (801) 521-2939Send correspondence to P. O. Box 520867, SLC, UT 84152-0867

OFFICERSPresident, Leslie Orgera........................................801-573-6733 Vice President, Ray Smith....................................801-532-7384Secretary, Nancy Bill............................................801-446-1798 Treasurer, Geoff Hardies.........................................................Past President, Jen Hajj.................................801-671-9505

BOARD OF DIRECTORSTerm Ending 2012Heather Dove.......................................................801-424-0010Janice Huebner.................................................... 801-550-8181Nancy Sakahara...................................................801-487-4025Jaimi Butler......................................................... 801-832-2308Bill Yates..............................................................801-359-1853

Term Ending 2011Tara Poelzing.......................................................801-463-2776

COMMMITTEE CHAIRSNewsletter Editor, Nancy Sakahara......................801-487-4025Public Outreach, June Ryburn..............................801-576-0103Education, Jaimi Butler........................................801-832-2308 Field Trips, Sylvia Gray.......................................801-532-3486Field Trips, Deedee O’Brien................................801-272-8060Jordan River Site, Keith Johnson.........................801-467-6497Membership, Heather Dove ................................801-424-0010Programs, Sarah Nelson.............................................................Publicity, Jeff Bilsky............................................. 801-842-4013Conservation, Janice Huebner..............................801-550-8171Restoration, Tara Poelzing.....................................801-463-2776 Executive Director, Bruce Heath...........................801-512-7290

Submission Guidelines: Original articles and photos arewelcomed. The editor reserves the right to choose and edit as needed. Email articles to newsletter@greatsaltlakeaudubon.org. The Pelican is published 6 times a year. Submission deadline for the January/February issue is December 10, 2010.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAgE by Leslie K. Orgera

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CALLING ALL MEMBERS! Last month, I introduced myself and set out three critical priorities for GSLA. First, building our membership base. Second, developing a long-term plan for the Jordan River Restoration Project (JRRP), including the estab-lishment of an endowment to cover the costs of the property’s administration. And third, working more effectively with other conservation organizations to leverage our collective efforts.I am happy to report that in the last two months the Board has taken a large step towards the creation of a strong funding base and endowment for the JRRP. This has been accomplished by renewing Bruce Heath’s employment contract which focuses his time on fund raising. I hope you will all join the Board in thanking Bruce for taking on this new challenge and redirection of his energies. Given that Bruce will be tracking down grants and other sources of funding, we have immediate opportunities for volunteers to step up and help with the many operational tasks that Bruce was formerly handling. If you know of some-one who is not a GSLA member but who might be great at one of the tasks below – invite them to join us! This will help us with Priority One – building our membership base. The following list represents our most pressing needs. But if you have an interest in a specific area that you do not see listed, let us know. We need help in that area too! General office assistance, finance: Track incoming bills and make sure that they get to the Board for timely payment. Assist Geoff Hardies (Treasurer) with creation of and tracking GSLA’s annual budget.Long-Term Plan for Jordan River Restoration Project:This is a task for many volunteers! If you have an interest in assisting with the drafting of this critically important document contact Leslie or Bruce.Filing and organizing GSLA’s file archive:Go through old boxes of files and segregate into usable folders.Help Bruce with solving our long-term storage space problem.Represent GSLA at meetings of partner organizations and general outreach: Attend meetings of Linking Communities, Am. Ornithology Association, Great Salt Lake Bird Festival.Conservation: Research conservation issues for the Board.Publicity: Distribute flyers for our monthly General Meet-ing around town (e.g. libraries, schools, etc.), market GSLA to families and young adults, assist with newsletter preparation and mailing, staff GSLA Events.Sunflower Seed Sale: Sandy and June really need an “under-study” to assist with next year’s sale.GSLA Gala: We need a Committee Chair and committee for next year. Sylvia has incredible notes and if we can find some-one now, the planning will be very do-able.If you have a commitment to participate at any level, we wel-come your suggestions and need your help! We are ready, will-ing and able to create a project that fits your time commitment as well as being fun.For those with email, please feel free to send your comments and ideas to gsla03@xmission.com. For those who prefer to communicate via letter, our mailing address is: Great Salt Lake Audubon, P.O. Box 520867, Salt Lake City, Utah 84152-0867.

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GSLA thanks the voters of Salt Lake County for their support of the Zoo, Arts & Parks

BOARD MEETINg HIgHLIgHTS SePteMBer—OCtOBer 2010 By Nancy Bill, Secretary Sylvia Gray and her volunteers planned and worked hard on the Gala which took place September 16. The Board complimented them on a smashing success. There were 125 people present for the dinner with no room for more. Bruce thought we could get more people if we had more room and suggested we should get someone to volunteer to manage next year’s Gala soon. Geoff Hardies worked hard on figuring out the expenses and income of the Gala. We are lucky to have Geoff as Treasurer. Sandy Bassett dropped off checks already collected for the Sun-flower Seed Sale. June Ryburn will take over while Sandy is on vacation. Volunteers are needed for loading and unloading the bags of sunflower seeds on November 20th. Heather Dove wanted to know how much it costs to send The Pelican to members who belong only to National. Their dues do not cover the cost after the first year of membership. Heath-er is working on a message to urge people to consider renewing at both the local and national level to help our local chapter. Programs for the General Meetings at the Sugarhouse Garden Center were discussed. Should GSLA join with Friends of the Great Salt Lake in their lawsuit to stop the planned expansion of GSL Minerals which would greatly affect the water levels in the Great Salt Lake and probably destroy the Pelican rookery on Gunnison Island? The potential development of the Northwest Quadrant was also discussed. Please give us your ideas and feelings about these important issues. Should we be involved? The Jordan River Restoration Committee received notice that National Audubon is contributing $15,000 to the project. Keith Johnson reported that on August 24, thirty kids worked there. Jaimi Butler has pools of Westminster students who could work on the project. Tara Poelzing said there could be a long-term plan for a Nature Center. She handed out outlines on GSLA Jordan River Wildlife Refuge and the agreement with Fish and Wildlife—a 5 year project. A brochure to aid in fund raising is needed. More volunteers are needed. Geoff Hardies is working to reconcil bank statements, the pay-roll issue for Bruce, a report for National Audubon, and income taxes. Bruce’s new contract will refocus on funding for the Jordan River Restoration so volunteers need to jump in and fill in where Bruce has been previously active. The new attorney for GSLA is John Davis, who is working pro bono, and comes highly recommended by Leslie Orgera. He will be asked to give his legal opinion on the South Jordan ease-ment issue. Leslie will be completing the annual report for the National Audubon Society.

CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTSDECEMBER 14TH ( THE FIRST DAY OF THE COUNT WINDOW) WILL BE THE TORREy COUNT. Pre-registration is highly desired by Jay. There will be a potluck dinner the evening before the count with details about time and location provided to registrants. There will be a post count compilation feed at Jay’s home in Grover. Please contact Jay for details about where and when to meet if you are not coming the night before. Jay Banta: (435)616-7090, groverite@gmail.com.

Saturday, December 18th, starting times to be determined by team leadersSALT LAKE CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTSee page 5 for details. Saturday, December 18 OURAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUgE CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Meet at the Refuge Office at 7:30 am. If Fish Springs has a count we will continue our challenge. Fish Springs finally won last year with 49 species to our 42 species. We had a nice day for our count last year but it had been really cold so it was tough finding birds. It was still a good time. Counters always needed. Some space may be available at the bunkhouse. For more informa-tion contact Diane Penttila, Ouray NWR Refuge Biologist at (435)545-2522 x 12 or diane_penttila@fws.gov

Saturday, January 1st, 7am

GSLA CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT II,JORDAN RIVER in SALT LAKE & UTAH COUNTIESSee page 5 for details.

Sunday, January 2, 2011 , starting between 9 and 9:30am FISH SPRINGS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE With a potluck luncheon on the day of the count.Reservations are required for those interested in staying in our bunkhouse the night before the count, we’ll be hosting a potluck dinner. Other evening activities will include a slide presentation of the refuge, and some folks may go owling later that night.

Brian L. Allen. Wildlife Refuge Manager will be the event contact person and can provide driving directions to anyone who needs them. His contact information is listed below. Anyone interested in staying over the night before needs to contact him for a reservation.

Brian L. AllenWildlife Refuge ManagerFish Springs National Wildlife RefugePO Box 568Dugway UT 84022(435) 831-5353 x3fax (435) 831-5354Brian_Allen@fws.gov

Please check the websites of other Audubon chapters for their counts.

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Calendar of Events including Field Trips for Nov./Dec.2010BEGINNING BIRDERS ARE ESPECIALLy WELCOMEWe encourage carpooling on our field trips. Contribution towards gas money is always appreciated.

Be sure to call the field trip leader to confirm that arrangements are still as published.

****PLEASE NOTE: EXPECT FIELD TRIPS TO LEAVE ON TIME SO ARRIVE 5-10 MINUTES EARLy TO ARRANGE CARPOOLS****

Wednesday, November 3rd, 9am MOUNTAIN DELL REC. AREA, PARLEy’S CANyONLeaders: Jack Clark and Sylvia GrayWe are not sure what the weather will be like, so check the forecast and come prepared. We’ll meet by 9am in the park-ing lot just west of the REI on 33rd South and 3285 East for a morning of birding. Call Jack (801-255-7989) or Sylvia (801-532-3486) if you plan to attend.THIS WILL BE OUR LAST SURVEY THIS YEAR since we’ve experienced difficulties birding here in the winter. We will resume our surveys in March.

Saturday, November 6th, 8am – Early/mid afternoonANTELOPE ISLAND and the CAUSEWAyLeader: Carl IngwellAntelope Island is arguably the premiere birding location in Northern Utah. Great Salt Lake Audubon is pleased to offer what is sure to be an exhilarating and memorable field trip. Carl Ingwell brings his expertise and experience to guide us as we traverse the island’s diverse habitats - from the shorebird flats of the causeway, the rocky terrain of lady-finger point, the rolling hills of sage and the riparian oasis of Garr Ranch. This is one trip that you won’t want to miss, truly a “day-maker”. Meet in the South-East corner of the Shopko Parking lot in Sugarhouse by 8am. Bring lunch and clothing suitable for the weather. Call Carl (801-688-5017) to sign up or if you have questions.

Wednesday, November 10thOQUIRRH LAKE AT DAyBREAK, SOUTH JORDANLeader: Pomera FronceJoin us for a stroll around Oquirrh Lake which promises good birds and good company. To get to Daybreak from I-15, take the 10600 So, exit westbound. Continue west until you reach Bangerter Highway and turn south. Go south to 11400 South and turn west into Daybreak. Follow Daybreak Parkway to Kestrel Rise Road (4695 West). Street parking is available. Our walk around the lake will cover two miles on flat paved trails and take two hours. Contact Pomera at 801-272-2755 or pinkstring@xmission.com for starting time.

Friday, November 12th 8:30am – 4pm

BALD EAGLES and TUNDRA SWANS at BEAR RIVER MIgRATORY BIRD REFUgELeader: Sylvia GrayJoin us for an exciting trip to one of our favorite places. Meet in the SE corner of the ShopKo Parking lot in Sugarhouse in time to arrange carpools and leave by 8:30am. Bring snacks, water and lunch and check the weather forecast. The swan hunt will be on, we couldn’t avoid it, but hopefully not so many hunters on a weekday. Please call Sylvia (801-532-3486) for updated trip information and to reserve your place.

Saturday, November 13th, 8:30am

KILLYON CANYON HIKELeader: Leslie OrgeraA new hike up Killyon Canyon. Much of this property was recently acquired by Utah OpenLands and will be preserved. Since this is a new hike, what birds we may find are yet un-known. Difficulty is moderate up to a ridge overlook. Roundtrip is 6 miles if we decide to go all the way up to the ridge and back. Elevation gain (in 3 miles) is about 1700 feet. Meet at 8:30am just west of REI on 33rd South and we can carpool from there. Call Leslie at 801-573-6733 or email at lorgera@aklawfirm.com if you plan to attend.

Tuesday, November 16th, 6:30/7pm

gENERAL MEETINg SUgARHOUSE gARDEN CENTERRosalie Winard’s presentation titled:A Spectacle of Wings, program at 7pm

Friday, November 19th, 8am CORNER CANyON TRAILS, DRAPERLeaders: Mark Mossing and Melanie HoffmanThis is GSLA’s newest monthly field trip. We will start at the Coyote Hollow Trail Head (14200 S/1850 E – adjacent southeast of the Draper Temple parking lot) and bird until late morning. The route will be approx. 3 miles. Meet at the trailhead by 8am. Bring your own snacks and water. Call Mark (801-571-4894) or Melanie (801-558-4134) if you plan to attend. Saturday, Novenber 20th in Salt Lake CityPickup SUNFLOWER SEEDS10am until 2pm, at Central Office Park Plaza2880 S. Main St.

Wednesday, November 24th, 8:30am/9am

FARMINgTON BAY AND NEARBY AREALeaders: Bob Huntington and Deedee O’BrienThis monthly visit to Farmington Bay is fun for all because of our camaraderie over breakfast, the easy drive & bird-near-car experience, the great scenery in every season, and the GOOD BIRDS ! We share our spotting scopes for good views of even distant birds. Meet at 8:30am for breakfast at the McDonalds’s

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in Centerville (exit 319 from i-15) or by 9am to carpool. Call Deedee (801-272-8060) if you plan to attend.

Saturday, December 4th, 9am - NoonSALT LAKE CITY CEMETERYLeader: Vivian SchneggenburgerThis trip is especially planned with BEGINNING BIRDERS in mind and to encourage anyone possibly interested in the CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT. We will stroll the cemetery counting and identifying all the birds that we see, just like on the CBC. So please join us for a morning of birding. Meet by 9am at the south-west corner of the cemetery (4th Avenue/ “N” Street). Call Viv ( 801- 485-7342) if you plan to attend.

Wednesday, December 8thOQUIRRH LAKE AT DAyBREAK, SOUTH JORDANLeader: Pomera FronceJoin us for a stroll around Oquirrh Lake which promises good birds and good company. To get to Daybreak from I-15, take the 10600 South exit westbound. Continue west until you reach Bangerter Highway and turn south. Go south to 11400 South and turn west into Daybreak. Follow Daybreak Parkway to Kestrel Rise Road (4695 West). Street parking is available. Our walk around the lake will cover two miles on flat paved trails and take two hours. Contact Pomera at 801-272-2755 or pink-string@xmission.com for starting time.

December 14th ( the first day of the count window) will be the Torrey Count. See page 3 for details.

Saturday, December 18th, starting times to be determined by team leadersSALT LAKE CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTLeader: Pomera FronceJoin us in celebrating the 111th anniversary of the longest run-ning citizen science project in the world. Experience the beauty of nature and help scientists understand how birds are faring amid unprecedented environmental challenges. Our potluck social with team reports and count tally will begin at 6pm at the Chase Mill in Liberty Park.Contact Pomera Fronce at 801-272-2755 or pinkstring@xmis-sion.com if you plan to participate or to obtain further informa-tion.

Saturday, December 18th, 7:30am

OURAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUgE CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT, details on page 3.

Wednesday, December 29th, 8:30am/9am

FARMINgTON BAY AND NEARBY AREALeaders: Bob Huntington and Deedee O’BrienThis monthly visit to Farmington Bay is fun for all because of our camaraderie over breakfast, the easy drive & bird-near-car

experience, the great scenery in every season, and the GOOD BIRDS ! We share our spotting scopes for good views of even distant birds.. Meet at 8:30am for breakfast at the McDonalds’s in Centerville (exit 319 from I-15) or by 9am to carpool. Call Deedee (801-272-8060) if you plan to attend.

Saturday, January 1st, 7am

CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT IIJORDAN RIVER in SALT LAKE & UTAH COUNTIESLeaders: Jeanne Le Ber and Ray SmithMeet at 7am at Johanna’s Kitchen, 9725 South State Street, Sandy (801-566-1762). Assignments will be distributed and groups will start birding at 8am. Team reports and count tally will begin at 6pm at the Sizzler on 9000 So.&State. To sign up, or for more information, call Jeanne or Ray at 801-532-7384, evenings.

Sunday, January 2, 2011, starting between 9 and 9:30am FISH SPRINGS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTSee page 3 for details.

****TRACy AVIARy EVENTS****

Tracy Aviary Food Drive-November 1st-30th in partnership with the Utah Food Bank. Help feed hungry Utah families. In Utah, over 63,000 people a month eat dinner at a soup kitchen. 1 in 7 Utah children under the age of 18 is at risk of hunger. 1 in 6 Utah children under the age of 5 is at risk of hunger. Hunger exists in every corner of our state. The Utah Food Bank responds to this need by providing food to residents in every county in Utah. Here are some of the most-needed items you can donate to the cause: * Peanut Butter * Tuna Fish * Canned Fruit (low sugar) * Canned Vegetables * Canned Stews/Chili * Boxed Meals * Macaroni and Cheese/Pasta Bring one non-perishable food item and receive $1 off admission. Regular admission is $5 per adult, $4 per senior/student, $3 per child, children 3 and under are free. And Toys for Tots at Tracy Aviary-December 1st- December 31st Give thanks by giving back. Bring one unwrapped new toy to Tracy Aviary during the month of December and receive one free admission. All toy donations will go to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Regular Admission rates: $5 per adult, $4 per student/senior, $3 per child and children ages 3 and under are free.

Great Salt Lake Audubon, www.greatsaltlakeaudubon.org(801) 521-2939

Calendar of Events including Field Trips forNov./Dec. 2010

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MEMBERSHIP by Heather Dove and Melanie Loucks

New National Audubon members: Dennis G. Higgins, Carol S. Merlen, Kathy Nuttall, J. L. Cor-Dennis G. Higgins, Carol S. Merlen, Kathy Nuttall, J. L. Cor-lett, Margaret Holloway, Charles Gehres, Shannon Odelberg, Mary I. Cornish, Heather Johnson, David R. Lamb, Sharon Meyer, Marjadene M. Seidel, A. Cannon, Susan Taccogno, Joel Thompson, Jacklyn Bakker, Patrick A. Shea, Linda Hill, Tammy McDonald, Judy Anderson, Jonda Lewis, Patricia R. Smith, Ms. Virginia Rolison, Noriko Kishi, Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Black, Ms. Gayle Richards, Judith E. Burnett, Mr. Dennis Bradshaw, Margo Fenton, Steven R. Hughes, Mr. Brent W. Hortin, Robert King, Connie Nelson, Norma Munoz, Gerald Mace, Ron & Georgia Stewart, Geri Siegel, Pam Youngblood, Richard F. Bennett, Run-grudee Suetorsak, K. Trulson, Mary L. Smee, Steve Kelly, Peggy S. Nelson, Sid Gelfand, Jolie Gordon, Duane M. Peterson, Melissa Weber, Hal Gonzales, Debra McGhee, John Clark, Dale A. Martin, William S. MacKenzie, Carol & John Huffman, Connor Stocks, Leora Marcheschi, Marj Parry, Sandra Bruhn, Helena Stroyls, Mary Ridges, Cindy Eyre, Elvira Charles, Kirk Gardner, Clark Anderton, Karen Garrett, Tamra Feenstra, Pamela Boothe, Shanna Lucido, Ralph Call, Julie Daye, John Buch-anan, Dennis & Pat Lombardi, Patricia Labrum, Dana Smith, Jean Uffens, Martha C. Toombes, Ms. Patricia Hovey, Dottie K. Shepherd, Ms. Toni Mehr, Mirian Wadsworth, Pearl A. Holdaway, Terrie Atwood, Edith T. Roberson, Joellen S. Keyes, Betsey Brasher, Julianne Petersen, John Leggett, Colin Helgeson, The Silver Family, Ms. Patti Case, Sylvia Wilkinson, Frances Kempton, Melinda Schulz, Lissey Coley, Arnold Johnson, Mrs. R. L. Strait Here are the new & renewing GSLA members:Roselee McNamara, Jon Watkins, Mr. & Mrs. John Deley, Maggie Wolf, Theodore Krein, Susan Price, Paul Lombardi, Susan Ogilvie, Joel Thompson, Barry Quinn, Donna Gelfand, Vera Currie, Melinda McIlwaine, Margie Mauck, Bob Hunting-ton, Arthur & Ellen Hartz, Deedee O’Brien, Mary Schofield

We welcome you and encourage you to join us at our meetings, field trips and other events and lend your talents and time as a volunteer on our many projects.

Electronic delivery of the Pelican: If you wish to receive your newsletter electronically rather than the paper version, please send an email to Heather Dove (hdove@xmission.com.)

Gala a Great SuccessOur annual gala fundraiser, called“Bucks for Birds”, was held September 16th at the new downtown Episcopal Church Center of Utah with 125 people attending and having a great time.

Greeting people on arrival was the original painting of “Bucks for Birds” by Kim Roush. Eric Spreng provided some delight-ful acoustic guitar music. Our visitors from Tracy Aviary, a Great Horned Owl, and her handler provided an up close and informative experience. An exhibit focused on GSLA’s Jordan River Restoration Site including a slide show of Karri Smith’s wetland bird photos, showed off a habitat now more attractive to birds. A large portion of the funds raised that evening will support this ambitious ongoing project.

The Silent Auction area was buzzing with excited bidders browsing while eating tasty snacks and drinking. The second half of the evening included a sit-down dinner with a slide show of bird photos by Paul Higgins, raffle drawings, and a lively Heads or Tails game. Both Jen Hajj and Nathan Darnall were deservedly honored for their years of service to GSLA and Keith Johnson was honored with the Volunteer of the Year Award. The evening culminated in the energetic bidding of the Live Auction.

And so THANKS to all of you who came to support us, THANKS to our sponsors and donors, and a special THANKS to all who worked so hard behind the scenes for the past 7 months - the Gala Committee members, and other Volunteers.

We wish to recognize RIO TINTO as the major corporate sponsor and thank the following for their significant support: Jennifer Speers, Patagonia Outlet, Jane Macfarlane, Atlantic Richfield, Backcountry.com, Holiday River Expeditions, and IHI Environmental

In the foreground are Sandy Bassett and Mary GraciaBehind them are Ray Smith, Jeanne LeBer, Beth Rallison

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We had an incredible number of donations from many businesses and individuals.

THANK YOU to Alice and David Hornbeck, Allene and Charles Keller, Andrea Henkels Heidinger, Ann O’Connell, Ann Petersen, Anonymous, Auto Saver, Backyard Birds, Barry Baker/TNC, Beat and Nancy Von Allmen, Best Western Landmark Inn, Beverly Baldwin, Bikram Yoga College of India, Bill and Sylvia Gray, Blazing Needles, Bob and Darlea Stack, Boulder Mountain Lodge, Brian M. Barnard, Bruce Thompson, Café Rio Mexican Grill, Caryl Wolstenholme, Corporate Edge,Cucina Gourmet Deli, Darrell Griggs, Desert Greenscape, Dog’s Meow, Donald Bill, Donna Gelfand, Dragonfly Creations,Earth Goods General Store, Firehouse Car Wash, Floyd Johnson, Game Night Games, Geminix Massage and Bodywork,Grow Wild Nursery, Hawkwatch International, Heather Trecker, Heber-Kamas Ranger District, Hell’s Backbone Grill, Jans Mountain Outfitters, Jay Banta, Jeanne LeBer and Ray Smith, Jen Hajj, Jim and Karla Rafferty, Joan Johnson, John Middleton, Johnson Mill B & B, Judith Romney Wolbach, Karri Smith, Kirkham’s Outdoor Products, Knead a Massage, Liberty Gardens, Lindi McIlwaine, Mark Mossing, Marsha Harmon, Martha Veranth, Millcreek Gardens, Nancy Howard, Nancy Sakahara, Papa Murphy’sTake ‘N Bake Pizza, Patrick Kelly/Ambassador Duck Club, PC Printink, Phil Douglass, Rich Hansen, Rich-ard B. Young, Rosie’s Garden, Sherman Bloom, Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort, Soldier Hollow Legacy Foundation, Solitude Ski Resort, Steven Poelzing, The English Garden, The House of Bread, The Nature Conservancy , Tracy Aviary, University of Utah Press, Utah Symphony/Utah Opera, Vanessa Leadbetter, Wasatch Touring, Wild Bird Center/ SLC, Wild Bird Center/Layton, Willow Salon

And finally the list would not be complete without the acknowledgement and my profound thanks to the dedicated, hard working and talented Gala Committee and Volunteers.

Heather Dove, Nancy Howard, Nancy Sakahara, Deedee O’Brien, Susan Ogilvie, Bruce Heath, Tara Poelzing, Earle Bevins, Mark Mossing, Keith Johnson, Louise Brown, Steve Brown, Darlea Stack, Bob Stack, June Ryburn, Valarie Stewart, Kathy Olson, Ruth Chaffee, Bill Gray, Dick O’Brien, Susan Thomas, Heidi Ferguson, David Druker, Amy Watson, Geoff Hardies, and Bill Yates

Submitted by Sylvia Gray

The second half of the evening including a sit-down dinner and more socializing

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