President's Corner
Get On Board
by John Shenot
I want to encourage any member who might, even just possibly, be interested in serving on the Board of Directors in 2023 to contact me at your earliest convenience. We’ve begun the process of recruiting volunteers and will announce the members of our Nominations Committee at the chapter meeting on October 13. I’m always happy to bring new faces to the leadership of FCAS and will gladly answer your questions about what it takes to serve. The most important thing for any potential board candidate to know is that FCAS is financially strong, growing in membership, and has a superb Board of Directors sharing the load of running the organization. New board members will get a lot of coaching and help in whatever role they assume!
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that all of the officer and director positions are up for election in January, including the position of president (which is the only position that serves two-year terms). I am nearing the end of eight consecutive years as president of FCAS. It has been thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding, but I think it would be good for the organization if someone else were to take on this role. It’s not that I’m unwilling to continue, it’s just that a new leader might bring fresh ideas and energy that could make a great organization even better. So, to be clear, if anybody is willing to take on this role, I will not stand in the way!
Find FCAS on Facebook for Field Trip Information
FCAS has a Facebook page where we post announcements about upcoming field trips, last minute changes to scheduled trips, and high-lights of most of our outings. Just click on the “Like" button in the plugin to Like our page! Our announcements should then appear on your wall. You can also click on "Fort Collins Audubon Society" to be taken directly to the Facebook page. Note: All field trips are also announced in the Ptarmigan and on our website.
Find FCAS on YouTube for Previous Zoom Presentations
Did you miss the monthly live chapter Zoom presentation? The chapter has recently created a YouTube channel to provide an easily accessible archive of our monthly chapter Zoom meetings. Be sure to Like and Subscribe!
Upcoming FCAS Education Events
FCAS and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (BCR) are now offering classes and hikes through the City of Fort Collins Recreator. Register at fcgov.com/recreator, register in person, or call 970-221-6655.
Join us for Feather and Flight Friday walks at the Fort Collins Senior Center led by Sheila Webber. As part of our partnership with the Senior Center and the new habitat hero garden, we are offering bird hikes from the Senior Center to Rolland Moore Park. All are two hours hikes that start at the garden on the patio at 9 a.m.; cost is $6. Dates: Friday, Sept. 13; Friday, Sept. 27; and Friday, Oct. 11.
Front Range Bird ID class for beginners is offered by Erin Youngberg from BCR. Learn techniques to identify birds, and how to use a field guide and binoculars. All are two hour hikes that start at the garden on the patio at 3 p.m.; cost is $15. Dates: Sunday, Sept. 8; Sunday, Oct. 20; and Sunday, Nov. 17.
