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Volume XVII, Issue 4 August/September 2006

Tampa Audubon

The publication of the Avocet is funded in part through a grant from TECO Foundation

www.TampaAudubon.org

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Field Trips & Events ................ 2

Message from the President ... 2/3

Board Members ..................... 3

Announcements .................. 5/7

Membership Application ........... 7

A Message From Your President

Greetings Friends and Supporters of Tampa Audubon! I have made the difficult decision to step down as your

President. As you will see below, I find myself overextended and with a three-year-old at home, I need to focus

more on family responsibilities. I plan to remain active on the Board as Treasurer. Your Board is seeking new

leadership and I hope you will seriously consider this opportunity. We recently held our annual elections and

your new Board of Directors is ready to serve for the 2006-2007 season.

I thought I would use this space to introduce you to your Board. Not only are our Board members leaders in

Tampa Audubon, they are leaders in the community and beyond as well.

Karl Stevens, our 1st VP, is not only a past President of Tampa Audubon, but also currently serves as President

of the International Institute for Supply Management, President of the Tampa Bay Catholic Lawyers Guild, and

Chairman of the Radio Station WBVM Board.

Ann Paul, our Immediate Past President, is Preserve Manager for Audubons Coastal Islands Sanctuaries. Ann

is a leader in the community and is involved in numerous environmental organizations throughout the state such

as the Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee for the Environmental Protection Commission (appointed

by Commissioner Kathy Castor); Agency on Bay Management, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council; FloridaInstitute of Phosphate Research, appointed by Governor Jeb Bush; Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC, Citizens Advisory

Committee; Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC, Environmental Education Center Committee; Beach-nesting Bird Protec-

tion Committee and Hillsborough Countys Environmental Lands and Acquisition Program Advisory Commit-

tee, Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Department

Rob Heath, Director, is married and has three kids aged 12, 15, and 23. He is currently working for National

Audubon as a seasonal roseate spoonbill technician, banding spoonbill chicks at two of the nesting colonies

managed by the Tampa Bay Sanctuaries office. Rob also serves as a board member of the Tampa Bay Conser-

vancy, and is the founding board member and President of Wildlife Fellowship, an organization which provides

support for the protection and management of publicly owned preservation lands in the Tampa Bay region.

Christine Malzone, Director, is the COO of Speedline Athletic and

has served for many years on the Planning Commission and is a

leader with the Port Tampa Womens Club.

Sabina Espinet-Todd, is our Newsletter Editor and Web Master.

Our web site and The Avocet are top notch productions thanks to

Sabinas efforts and expertise. Sabina is also an accomplished

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artist had currently has works on display at Tampa International Airport. She is also a professional web design-

er and designed award winning web sites for the Florida Aquarium and the Outdoor Arts Foundation.

John Costin, Director, is an internationally recognized artist and currently has a show at Tampa International

Airport. He is recognized as a master printmaker creating exquisite hand-colored etchings depicting Floridas

environment. He has been a professional artist since 1979, exhibiting in many national shows and has received

numerous awards. His work can be found in various public and private collections throughout the world. Cur-

rently, he is creating a book of etchings depicting the large birds of Florida, which is registered with the Library

of Congress.

Stanley Kroh, Treasurer, also serves as the Chair of the Hillsborough Greenways Committee, President of the

Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Learning Gate Community

School and President of the Earth Force Community Board. He is also active in the City of Tampas Greenways

& Trails Citizens Advisory Committee and has helped with the Mayors Annual River Clean Up for many years.

Jo Anne Hartlzer, Field Trip Chair, has lifetime certifications to teach French, English, and Drivers Education;

is President of the Tampa Bay Orchid Society, a judge for the African Violet Society of America, and Past Presi-

dent of the Kiwanis Club of Tampa Bay.

Mary Keith, Field Trip Co-Chair, has a Ph.D. in Food Science and is a Licensed Dietitian. She teaches withthe Hillsborough County Extension Service and her columns regularly appear in the Tampa Tribune. She is

President of Tampa Dietetics Association, Vice President for Professional Development of Florida Extension

Assoc. of Family and Consumer Sciences and Past Councilor for Florida Institute of Food Technology.

Please be sure to check out our web site at www.tampaaudubon.org for a list of upcoming programs and field

trips. Also be sure to check out the link to Caf Press where you can purchase fun items with the Tampa Audu-

bon logo. A portion of the proceeds help our chapter!

As you can see, we have a dynamic Board of Directors and we would love for you to join us.

Also please note the events and field trips listed in this issue of the Avocet. Get involved- we all benefit!

Stanley Kroh

Upcoming Field Trips:

August 5, 2006 8:00 AM, Nature Walk inLake Park-Audubon is not just for the birds. See andidentify native and exotic plants, insects,snakes, trees and other wildlife including

birds. Contact field trip leaders Mary Keith(813)935-6115 or Jo Anne Hartzler (813)310-7676.

August 9, 2006 7:00PM Frog ListeningNetwork-Flatwoods Park Fletcher Avenue. ContactJo Anne Hartzler to confirm date and time.(813)310-7676.

Upcoming Events:

Florida Coastal Cleanup

Saturday, September 16, 2006- join ourpartners, the Tampa Bay Group of the Si-erra Club, for The Florida Coastal Cleanup.We will remove trash and invasive species

from the Westshore Sanctuary, which is co-managed by Tampa Audubon and the SierraClub. The Sanctuary provides the only re-maining habitat along Tampa Bay betweenKennedy and Gandy Blvds. and is environ-mentally significant. We will meet at theSanctuary which is on San Jose Street, westof Westshore Blvd. The Sanctuary is at theS-curve. Meeting time to be announced.

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Board of DirectorsOpenings

Tampa Audubon Society currently hasvacant positions on our Board of Direc-tors. Our Board typically meets once a

month for 1-2 hours and discusses manyissues that are vital to our Chapter. Ifyou are interested in helping to chart thedirection of our Chapter, please consid-er serving on our Board of Directors.

The Board is also looking for volun-teers to help with various projects suchas fund raising activities, hospitality,membership management, letter writ-ing, representing the Chapter at com-

munity events, etc.

Whatever your unique skill or inter-est might be,we need you!

Please contact Stanley Kroh,President, at 228-4257 [email protected]

for more information.

Tampa Audubon Society2006 - 2007 Board Members

OFFICERS:President- Stanley Kroh (acting)Immediate Past President- Ann Paul1st Vice President- Karl Stevens2nd Vice President- vacantTreasurer- Stanley Kroh

Recording Secretary- vacantCorresponding Secretary- Michael Turrisi

DIRECTORS:Joe Bailey (2005-2007)

John Costin (2006-2008)

Rob Heath (2006-2008)

Christine Malzone (2006-2008)

(2005-2007)- vacant

(2005-2007)- vacant

COMMITTEES & PROGRAMS:ARC at the Park- Mike & Barbara MullinsAudubon Adventures- Ann PaulConservation Committee Co-Chair- Tom RiesConservation Committee Co-Chair- Dave SumpterField Trip Committee Co-Chair- JoAnne HartzlerField Trip Committee Co-Chair- Mary KeithAvocet Editor- Sabina- Espinet-ToddPublicity/PR- vacantE-Mail Directory- Karl Stevens

Membership Development- vacantFund Raising- vacantWeb Site- Sabina Espinet-ToddRegional Conservation Committee Representative-Rob Heath

Christmas Bird Count- Dave BowmanSpecial Events/Tabling Events- vacantEndowment- vacantPrograms- Ann Paul

Tampa Audubon is Proudto Welcome Our NewestMembers:

Jerry Troya

Tony Lavagnino

Dirk Meyn

Edwin S. Styron, III

Sharon Mc Rae

Michael Mc Rae

Rose C. Diaz

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SAVE THE DATE!Audubon Assembly 2006

October 19-21

Due to the cancellation last fall, we are gearing up for a great event this October! Plan on joining us fora weekend of networking, education, advocacy and birding!

Location: Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront ResortSpecial rate: $89.99/night.

Reserve rooms now at 800-206-2724.Special Audubon rate good through September 27 only.

Dont miss it! Plan to attend Floridas largest gathering of conservation-minded citizens. Join chapterleaders and members, Audubon staff, wildlife professionals, environmental advocates, scientists, stu-

dents, agency and elected officials, and other Floridians to network and learn about the environment.

Details including Assembly registration information, programs, exhibits and field trips will appear in thesummer Naturalist, and available online at www.audubonofflorida.org in July.

The Tampa Audubon Board is planning a new Backyard Habitat

Campaign for the coming year. The goal is to increase awareness

about the importance of backyard wildlife habitat. Even if you live

in an apartment, there are steps you can take to benefit wildlife. We

are looking for volunteers to help with this initiative and for one

very special volunteer to head up this important campaign. If you

are interested or would like to learn more, please contact Stanley

Kroh at 228-4257.

Defenders of Wildlife is pleased to announce Carnivores2006: Habitats, Challenges and Opportunities, our sixthbiennial carnivore conservation conference, November12-15, 2006, in St. Petersburg, Florida. The conferencepromises to build on our track record of bringing togetheracademics, activists and wildlife professionals to discuss a

wide array of carnivore conservation issues.

Visit http://www.carnivoreconference.org for more

information and registration form.

Volunteers Needed: Backyard Habitat Campaign

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TAMPA AUDUBON MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

YES!I want to join the Tampa & National Audubon Societies at the special introductoryrate of $25 and save over 35% off regular dues!

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________ State: ____________ ZIP Code: ____________________

Phone: __________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________________________

Please make your checks payable to: Tampa Audubon Society

Mail to:

Tampa Audubon Society

P.O. Box 320025Tampa, FL 33679

I would like to include an additional contribution of $________ to the Tampa Audubon Society.

Your membership supports vital conservation issues. As a member you will receive the bi-monthly Audubon

Magazine, the quarterly Florida Naturalist Magazine and the bi-monthly Avocet Newsletter.

National Audubon occasionally makes its membership list available to carefully selected organizations. To have

your name ommitted from this list, check here.

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