Fort Collins Audubon Society
Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, December 4, 2003

ATTENDEES: Jackie Boss, Scott Cobble, Beth Dillon, Dave Dubois, Phil Friedman,
Ron Harden, Joel Hurmence, Marcia Maeda, Cynthia Melcher, Bill Miller, Ann Molison,
Barb Turnbull, and John Waddell

OTHERS PRESENT: Kate Bolster and Diane Johnston

The meeting was called to order by President Bill Miller at 7:06 P.M.

INTRODUCTIONS: Bill Miller introduced Kate Bolster and indicated she would be the new
Membership Chairperson. Everyone introduced themselves to Bolster.

Minutes of November 6, 2003 – Review, revise, and approve:
Miller indicated a few minor changes he had made to the minutes. Barb Turnbull moved to
approve the November 6, 2003 minutes. Jackie Boss seconded the motion. The motion
unanimously passed
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES: REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
Treasurer’s Report – John Waddell:
1. FCAS is now paying 10% more for the Ludlow Room.
2. Waddell had earlier sent out the Budget.

NEW BUSINESS:
A. Chapter-Only Membership - Miller:
1. Ann Molison suggested that FCAS continue to offer memberships to National at its
public programs.
2. Friedman indicated that FCAS must mail at least 200 copies of the newsletter per month
in order to take advantage of bulk rate mailing.
3. Friedman suggested gradually migrating people to the on-line Ptarmigan.
4. Johnston suggested that people probably are not aware of the financial difference to the
local chapter of joining through the local chapter or through National.
5. Some remaining questions:
a) Should FCAS continue to offer National Memberships in the Ptarmigan, at meetings,
around town?
b) Should National members receive the Ptarmigan?
c) Should National members retain local voting rights?
d) Should there be a Friends of Fort Collins Audubon Society opportunity?
6. Friedman suggested placing a “Friends of” opportunity on each Ptarmigan.
7. Molison suggested substituting a chapter only membership in place of Friedman’s
suggestion.
8. Beth Dillon suggested tabling the Chapter-only issue for a few months.
9. Friedman suggested informing local members what FCAS does for free as a reason
for contributing to the local chapter. For instance:
a) Room rentals
b) Education
B. Electronic Newsletter – Miller:
1. A possible method of implementing an electronic newsletter might involve sending
email notification to participants indicating the latest issue was available on-line.
The notification would provide a link to the on-line newsletter.
2. An advantage to the participant would be that the newsletter would be available earlier
electronically than by “snail mail”.
C. January 2004 Annual Meeting: Miller, Boss:
1. The annual meeting committee to meet at Miller’s house on December 8th.
2. Barb Turnbull mentioned that Sue Kenney could get items for the auction from the city.
D. Chapter Name Change – Miller, Molison:
1. Miller and Friedman indicated they will research how to change the chapter’s name.
2. Ann Molison offered that a large portion of the FCAS membership live outside
Ft. Collins.

OLD BUSINESS
A. Costa Rica Field Trip - Friedman:
1. Because the number of committed individuals is not too the required level, the trip will
probably be cancelled..
2. Phil Friedman indicated he would contact Ryan Finchum to see if Finchum would be
willing to contact individuals who had voiced an interest in the trip, to see if they would
want to sign up.
B. IRS Update – MILLER:
1. FCAS has the same employer ID number.
2. Miller is attempting to have FCAS placed into the IRS data bank.
C. Adopt-a-Natural Area – Miller:
1. Miller indicated FCAS has agreed to sponsor cleanups of Fossil Creek Wetland.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Because of time limitations, Officer and Committee reports will be distribute by email to the
full board.

AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. AoC Update – Ron Harden
Harden wanted the board’s input on several policy matters.
1. National wants individuals who donate to National to be assigned to a chapter. Does
FCAS want a portion of the donation in order to service the individual? The FCAS Board
replied Yes.
2. Regarding the Colorado Audubon Council’s Chapter Projects Fund, is it FCAS policy
that the fund be continued? The FCAS Board replied yes, but for chapters, not for Nature
Centers.
3. Should comments made at Audubon Colorado meetings be attributed to the commenter?
The FCAS board replied yes.
4. The state board is recommending the addition of two new members. Should Harden voice
concern regarding the dwindling proportion of chapter representation on the state board?
The FCAS board replied yes.
B. Nature Center Committee – Komar, Friedman, Hull, Miller, Molison:
1. There were no new Nature Center developments.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Miller indicated that on December 11, he would be at Factual Data to receive a donation to
FCAS.
2. Marcia Maeda mentioned she had visited the San Diego Audubon Center. She indicated
that it was lost in the Cedar Fire during this past California fire season. In addition, nearby
homes were lost.

ADJOURN:
Joel Hurmence move that the meeting adjourn. Barb Turnbull seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,
Scott Cobble
Secretary