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Join Us! Everyone Is Welcome!
Upcoming Programs . . .
The Quittapahilla Audubon Society holds its programs
in the Chapel of the Lebanon Valley Home at 7:00pm
(Please Note: this is a new start time) every fourth
Wednesday of the month from September through April
(with the exception of November and December). Due to
the holidays, the programs are held another week in these
two months. Programs are free and open to the public.
They are designed for a general audience and children are
welcome when accompanied by an adult. Lebanon Valley Home is located one half mile east of
the intersection of Routes 422 and 934 at 550 East Main
Street, Annville, PA. There is limited parking in front of
the Home with additional parking available on the
adjacent streets. Please use the main entrance at the end
of the covered walkway in the front of the Home. The Chapel is handicap accessible.
Please note: that the Lebanon Valley Home has a
new policy regarding the front entrance. The door will
now be locked at 6pm each night instead of 8pm for the
safety of residents. We will have a QAS member out
front on meeting nights until the meeting starts to open
the door. There is a doorbell installed which will alert a
Lebanon Valley Home employee to your presence if you
are late.
September 27, 2017 – Those Amazing
Dragonflies – Tony Schoch
A power-point presentation by Tony Schoch about
these iconic insects will focus on their anatomy, life
cycle, indication of water quality, identification and their
place in the food chain of the wetlands. Local and
national organizations and research programs will also be
touched on along with some tips on photographing these
amazing creatures.
Tony is a graduate of Penn State University with a BS
in Health and Human Development and an MS from
West Chester in Biomechanics of Human
Performance. He was an educator for 35 years teaching
kindergarten to college levels. Currently he is a
volunteer naturalist at the Blue Marsh Lake Project with
the Army Corps of Engineers. He also presents public
programs at various state parks and nature centers and he
teaches two three-credit courses for teachers on the
Delaware River and in the Pocono Area. (Photo by
Terry Weaver)
QUITTAPAHILLA
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NEWSLETTER
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October 25, 2017 – Birding the Depths:
Bird Conservation and Research in Eastern
Honduras – Ian Gardner
CACAO 2017 Presentation: CACAO stands for
Cooperative Avian Conservation and Outreach, a
multinational collective of ornithologists, tour guides,
conservationists, and journalists interested in making
connections with local communities and conducting
rapid assessments of birds in understudied areas
of Honduras. It is also the colloquial name for the Red-
throated Caracara, a charismatic and locally declining
raptor in Central America. This past January, the
CACAO Expedition went to two understudied and
threatened regions of eastern Honduras: Reserva
Biologica Rus Rus in La Moskitia, and Parque Nacional
Botaderos in Olancho. We met with local
conservationists, learned about the regional natural
history and environmental threats, and documented both
resident and neotropical migrant birds, including
significant range expansions for several species.
Central Pennsylvania is where Ian was born, raised,
where he went to college and graduate school, and
where he currently lives and works. He was fortunate to
earn his B.S. degree in Wildlife Conservation at Juniata
College, and his M.S. degree in Forest Resources at Penn
State University. He's spent the last 2 years working as a
Wildlife Technician at Fort Indiantown Gap, where he
specializes in birds, plants, and moths. For the last year
he has helped found the Partners in Neotropical Bird
Conservation (PiNBC), a volunteer group of
conservationists interested in studying and conserving
neotropical migrants and their habitats by working with
local communities and conducting rapid assessments in
at-risk natural areas. The latest project for PiNBC was
the CACAO Expedition.
November 15, 2017 – Vernal Ponds and
Ephemeral Wetlands – Gene Wingert
Gene Wingert’s program will focus on the ecology of
an Autumnal Vernal Pond through a typical year cycle.
These ponds are waterbodies that fill in the spring from
rain and melting snow and then dry out in the summer.
They are a significant habitat for species such as wood
frogs, marbled salamanders and spring peepers which are
important in the ecology and food chain of the forests
and have adapted to seasonal variations in the
environment of these ponds. The program will include a
timeline of how these and other species mate and the role
the ponds play in their propagation cycle. Gene also will
discuss the challenges that land development, logging,
and other environmental hazards pose to the health of
these ponds as well as the ecological balance of the
forests where they are found.
Gene Wingert’s career highlights include teaching
Biology and Biochemistry at Cumberland Valley High
School, Harrisburg Area Community College, and
Dickinson College where he has taught since 1991.
December 13, 2017 – Members Nature
Slides & Digitals
Join us as members share their favorite slides and
digital photos with the group. This is our holiday social,
so please bring a plate of holiday treats to share after the
program. Drinks will be provided.
And Our Field Trips at a Glance . . .
Please join us for as many of our field trips as your
calendar will allow.
Sunday, September 3, 2017 – Pumping
Station Road
Observation of local birds. Meet 8 AM at parking lot off
Route 322. Leader Jim Fiorentino (269-0675).
Sunday, September 24, 2017 – Lebanon
Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) & Colebrook SGL
Observation of local birds. Meet 8 AM at LVRT
Colebrook parking lot. Leader Jim Fiorentino (269-
0675).
(Photo by Fritz Heilman)
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Sunday, October 1, 2017 – Swatara State
Park
Observation of flora and fauna via walk on improved
trail. Meet 2:30 PM at Trout Run Trailhead parking
lot. Leader Fritz Heilman (273-0487).
Sunday, October 29, 2017 – Dead End
Road Area
Observation of flora and fauna. Meet 9 AM at parking
lot at Route 322 and Pumping Station Road. Leader
Fritz Heilman (273-0487).
Sunday, November 19, 2017 – Lebanon
Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) at Expo Center
Meet 9 AM at LVRT adjacent to the Lebanon Valley
Expo Center. Leader Jim Fiorentino (269-0675).
Saturday, December 16, 2017 – QAS 38th
Annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC)
Event includes walking and driving to count birds within
prescribed area. Contact Fritz Heilman (273-0487).
Monday, January 1, 2018 – Lebanon
Valley Rail Trail (LVRT)
Observation of local wintering birds via walk on rail
trail. Meet 11 AM at Lebanon Valley Expo Center
parking lot next to LVRT. Leader Jim Fiorentino (269-
0675).
Stormy Weather Meeting Cancellations
When bad weather forces our chapter meetings to be
cancelled, you can hear about it on CBS-21 or CW-15.
These TV stations have agreed to broadcast cancellation
announcements. They will also have this information
available on their station websites: www.cbs21.com and
www.cw15.com.
QAS Needs You!
If you can give a little bit of your time to QAS, please
consider becoming a board member, an officer, or a committee chairperson. Your help will be welcome in any
capacity – even if you only have a little bit of time to help.
The reach of QAS is only limited by the abilities and
contributions of our members. You can talk to any officer
or board member anytime about your interest in
volunteering. We would love to welcome you to the
QAS team!
Check out the QAS Grant Program!
The grant applications are online. We accept them
year-round! Check out the QAS website if you or
someone you know has a project that may qualify
for a QAS Grant!
QAS Camper Scholarships – Rosemary Spreha
QAS is looking for qualified local students to attend
nature-related summer camps. Scholarships are available
for students in first through twelfth grade. Scholarships
are also available for Educators. Anyone interested in
attending summer camp and applying for a QAS
scholarship needs to choose a camp appropriate to their
age group and submit a scholarship application to QAS.
Updated applications and the criteria are available online
at www.QASAudubon.org.
Suggested camps include ZooAmerica Day Camp,
Wildwood Way Day Camp, and Hog Island Audubon
Camp. Parents are responsible for a portion of the camp
tuition and transportation to and from camp.
Welcome to our new QAS members . . .
Hope to see you at many of our events!
Zachary Adams, Albert Alley, Theresa Barlett, Susan
Diener, Lois Douquette, Lorraine Fake, Pamela
Gerberich, Lois Gunderman, Jack Heagy, Diane Hilyard,
Lynda Hower, Mary Lalino, Wayne ittenhouse, Deborah
Rothermel, George Savich, Lynn Scope, Chris Templin,
Carol Ulrich, Sara Zentmeyer
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A Word from QAS President Jim
Fiorentino…
It is July 12th as I write this, and it’s a hot and humid
summer day as I am packing my gear to attend the
National Scout Jamboree for 15 days. The Jamboree is
being held near the New River in West Virginia. I have
never been there so it’s going to be a new adventure, and
I am looking forward to it!
Having just completed the QAS summer Board
Meeting, I am excited about the programs and field trips
we have planned for the 2017-18 season! But before we
get to that…let’s review the 2016-17 programs and field
trips. During the past year, our participation and overall
volunteer hours have increased over the previous year.
We had 623 participants attend our programs and field
trips for a total of 2,752 participant hours. I wish to
thank all of you who attended programs and field trips
during the past year. You made the 2016-17 program
and field trip season a great success for QAS.
With this in mind, I hope to improve on these number
during the 2017-18 season! Your QAS Board has
scheduled a varied and interesting program schedule for
the coming year. We have presentations on Birding
Honduras, Vernal Pools, Fire’s Role in Forest
Ecosystems, Dragonflies, Denali National Park, and of
course the Christmas Cookie and Member’s Slides
Social! I believe every member will find at least one
program that interests them – hopefully they all will.
In addition, we have 22+ field trips scheduled…with
trips to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area,
Swatara State Park, Lebanon Valley Rail Trail,
Brigantine, Colebrook State Game Lands, Dead End
Road, and Memorial Lake to name a few. Everyone
should be able to find a field trip that they would enjoy
and hopefully attend…let’s all work at improving our
attendance of field trips during the 2017-18 season. The
field trips are only successful if you our membership
participates.
Keep in mind, that all QAS field trips and programs
are intended for the education and enjoyment of you, our
membership, as well as the general public – so please
plan on attending one or more of the field trips and/or
programs in the 2017/18 season! The trip leaders and
program presenters will appreciate your support – they
can’t wait to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with
you! See the QAS website and our Facebook page for
further details on any trip or contact any Board Member
or Officer.
I again thank all of you for your support of Audubon
and QAS. I also thank all current and former Officers
and Board Members for their continued commitment and
dedication. A special thank you goes to outgoing
Secretary Maggie Hummel for her service over the past
several years. You always did such an excellent job,
Maggie! I also wish to welcome Bruce Kern – our new
Secretary – I know I speak for the entire Board when I
say welcome!
In closing, I hope to see all of you along a birding
trail, at a QAS program, on a QAS field trip, or at my
favorite birding location – Middle Creek – sometime
during the 2017-18 birding season. Good Birding!
How Much Do You “like” QAS?
QAS is on Facebook! Please stop by and “like” us.
We are always adding content about meetings and field
trips as well as links which may interest QAS members.
In addition, you can still sign up for the QAS-Announce
mailing list to receive e-mail reminders for our public
meetings, field trips, and other announcements of interest.
Just go to our website at www.qasaudubon.org!
NEW PICK-UP LOCATION FOR THE
QAS 2017 SEED SALE – Jim Logan
Due to some uncertainty at our previous Palmyra
pick-up location along with difficulties in having enough
volunteers to load seed at two locations, we have decided
to consolidate our pick-up to one location: The East Hall
at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center (map will be
included in seed sale brochure). We realize this may be
a bit more inconvenient for our valued customers,
particularly in the Palmyra area. We certainly hope we
can continue to serve you.
One very important note: We will NOT BE ABLE
TO STORE ANY SEED at this location for later pick-
up, so please have someone else pick up your seed if you
cannot be there on Saturday, November 4.
Look for the sale flyer in your mailbox in September
or early October for this event – the 39th annual QAS
bird seed sale! We will again provide the same great
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variety of high quality bird seed at competitive prices.
All profits will support local QAS projects for youth and
environmental education.
When you receive your flyer, please invite friends,
neighbors, and other bird lovers to also take advantage of
this sale. The birds (and the squirrels) thoroughly enjoy
the seeds!
Also, volunteers are needed to unload the seed. Please
call Jim Logan at 273-8438 if you are willing to help.
Thank you!
Saturday, April 22 – Monroe Valley Earth
Day Wildflower Walk – Fritz Heilman
We had ten participants on a three-hour visit to
Swatara State Park for the observation of spring
wildflowers and other flora and fauna. Although we had
some light drizzle at times, most of the walk was free of
precipitation. We walked along the railroad bed, and
then across the four linked bridges to the Bear Hole
Trail. It was a very enjoyable walk through a really neat
area of
northern
Lebanon
County.
With the
cooler and
cloudy
weather,
however, the
black rat
snakes
observed on
the prior scouting visit were nowhere to be seen. Along
the way from the bridge crossing, we observed a hanging
bird nest from last year – perhaps a red-eyed vireo
nest. Also from this vantage point, we saw a dead tree
with several holes with one recent excavation that
appeared to be the work of a pileated woodpecker (we
also heard and briefly saw this species of bird). Other
birds observed included field sparrow, Eastern towhee,
two Osprey, and three broad-winged hawks. Some of the
wildflowers we observed included: field peppergrass,
black mustard, two-leaved miterwort (next to the
stream), golden ragwort, kidney-leaved buttercup, and
pennywort (Obolaria virginica) which is in the gentian
family of plants. Notable also on this field trip were the
observation of two types of fungi – a single stalk of
morel and two examples of devil’s urn (Urnula
craterium) which is a neat dark brown fungi with an even
darker interior. Our thanks to Jim and J.C. Logan for
coordinating and conducting this field trip to a pleasant
location in the county.
On the way home, I checked the bald eagle nest by
Route
343, near
Golf
Road,
adjacent
to Little
Swatara
Creek. I
observed
one large
eaglet in
the nest,
all dark,
and one
adult just
upstream in a nearby tree.
Sunday, April 30 – Swatara State Park – Fritz
Heilman
We had nine participants on a 2-1/2 hour visit to
Swatara State Park for the observation of flora and fauna
along the railroad bed. Our avian highlights included:
great-crested flycatcher, blue-gray gnatcatcher, common
yellowthroat, Baltimore oriole, green heron, and wood
duck!
Our plant highlights for the walk included: marsh
plant, spatterdock, wild geranium (in bloom), hay-
scented fern, marsh blue violet, spring beauty, Canada
mayflower, and a small Virginia pine tree which was full
of pollen and just developing cones.
Sunday, June 11 – Lebanon Valley Rail
Trail – Fritz Heilman
Trip leader Jim Fiorentino and I were the only
participants for a 2-1/2 hour visit to a pleasant section of
the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail for the observation of
local birds. We started the walk from the junction of the
Lebanon
Fair
Grounds
and then
headed
south.
While
walking
past the
cut in the
hillside
and just
past the
old location of the Zinns Mill Road overpass, we
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observed one of the best sightings of the day – when we
watched both a male and female Baltimore Oriole
returning to their nest site to feed their young. Also
along the way, we passed one of the first benches placed
along the trail, the bench donated by our chapter (see the
inset photograph). Doubling back on our path and
heading just north of the Evergreen Road overpass, we
observed an active Eastern Kingbird nest with the adult
present. Other birds observed included Red-bellied
Woodpecker, Indigo Bunting, Yellow Warbler, and the
call of the Willow Flycatcher. Our final species total for
the walk was twenty-eight.
Sunday, July 30 – Middle Creek Wildlife
Management Area – Fritz Heilman
We had twelve participants on our 2-1/2 hour visit to
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area for the
observation of butterflies and dragonflies. Butterfly
numbers were low, but their diversity was okay. We
observed among others an eastern tailed blue, a male and
female tiger swallowtail (females are dimorphic and we
had the dark form), a clearwing moth (probably the
snowberry), a spice-bush swallowtail, and a
monarch. Areas we checked included the garden at the
main entrance, the meadow on the southwest hill from
the visitor center, and the meadow in front of the visitor
center. Ruby-throated hummingbirds were numerous
and active at the feeders by the center.
Moving on to the two ponds at the far eastern section
of the management area for dragonfly observation, we
saw the usual suspects – including the blue dasher, the
widow skimmer, the green darner, and the common
whitetail (skimmer). A good find at the second pond
back along the service road was a twelve-spotted
skimmer!
Primary reference books used were, Beginner’s Guide
to Dragonflies by Stokes; and Butterflies Through
Binoculars the East by Jeffrey Glassberg. The Peterson
Field Guide to Moths of Northeastern North America is a
good reference for that group of insects. (Photo by Terry
Weaver).
Sunday, August 6 – Middle Creek Wildlife
Management Area – Fritz Heilman
Trip leader
Jim Fiorentino
and I spent
about 3-1/2
hours at Middle
Creek Wildlife
Management
Area for
observation of
resident and
non-resident
birds. Topping
the list was the
recent arrival
of ten glossy
ibis (thanks to
QAS member,
Randy Miller
for the call on
that). We
observed seven
in a group by
the first set of ponds on the right as one heads east past
Klinefeltersville on route 897. These birds were also
accompanied by four great egrets. On Hopeland Road
(as one enters the management area) opposite the white
building on the right are two ponds on the left, we
observed another special bird – a juvenile white ibis
(brownish with a white “shoulder” area). A red-
shouldered hawk was also present in this location. It
should be noted that all of these birds just listed were all
in Lebanon County. In the Lancaster County section,
past stop three on the tour road just before the sharp right
turn heading to stop four, we heard and saw a male blue
grosbeak perched on top of some weeds to the left of the
road. A juvenile little blue heron has been in the area but
we did not see it today.
On a botanical note, joe-pye weed was just beginning
to bloom (attracting numerous butterflies), and the late
summer wetland plant blue vervain/common verbena
(Verbena hastata) was numerous and in bloom. (Photo
by Jim Fiorentino).
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An Inconvenient Sequel – David Yarnold
To my Audubon friends:
A couple of months ago, I had a chance to preview Al
Gore's "An Inconvenient Sequel." I know that some of
you were very moved by "An Inconvenient Truth" 11
years ago. I also know that Gore is anathema to some
Audubon members, maybe even you. So take a pass on
this email, if you want.
This sequel has some compelling documentary moments:
Gore was instrumental in bringing India to the Paris
climate table, and you see all that unfold in the film. He
was broadcasting live from Paris two weeks before the
summit when the horrific Bataclan attacks happened
while he was on air. Both of these segments are
compelling filmmaking.
But what I liked best were the moments where Gore
shows his frustration, anger, and disbelief about
America's lack of action on climate change -- the greatest
threat to birds and people. (I could be projecting here,
I confess.)
Like him or not, he was one of the first messengers about
climate change and he hasn't been wrong. If anything, his
claims that he was being conservative all along have
been borne out.
The movie made its debut this weekend and I'd
recommend it to you. It's likely playing in a theater near
you, and there may even be free screenings happening in
your community.
Whether you take in a free screening or choose to see it
at a theater by yourself or with friends or chapter
members, sharing the word about what climate change
will mean to our coastlines, our farmlands, our birds, and
our economy is just common sense.
Remember, you are what hope looks like to a bird.
David
David Yarnold
President and CEO
National Audubon Society
(Photo from https://inconvenientsequel.tumblr.com/)
Hersheypark Fundraiser – Rosemary Spreha
Thanks to all who volunteered for QAS at
Hersheypark this season: Susan Dubbs, David Gray,
Kellie Kertulis, Kay Knepp, Mark LaManna, Elizabeth
Lehman, George Mentzer, Jerilyn Millvan, Peter
Millvan, Clarke Paine, Elixandra Roman, Jane Watts,
Jennifer Wilt and Ronald Wilt. Over $2000 was raised
for the QAS Education program!
Volunteers received a voucher good for a day pass to
the park for each shift worked and QAS received a
donation from Hersheypark for their efforts. If you are
interested in participating, please contact Rosemary
Spreha.
Editor’s Note: Thank you as well to Rosemary for
coordinating this fundraiser again this year!
(Photo by Fritz Heilman).
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Sponsors Always Appreciated for
Audubon Adventures for Classrooms
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Mail to:
Quittapahilla Audubon Society PO Box 123
Palmyra, PA 17078
Threats to Migratory Bird Treaty Act –
http://www.audubon.org/news/threats-migratory-bird-treaty-
act?ms=policy-adv-email-ea-x-20170810_advisory&utm_source=
ea&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170810_advisory
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act is America’s
cornerstone bird conservation law. Audubon led the
charge to help pass the law in 1918, and it has since
saved millions of birds and numerous species from the
brink of extinction. Now signs are pointing to growing
threats to this
law, placing
America’s
birdlife in
danger.
The MBTA
protects most of
the nation’s
native birds by
making it
unlawful to kill,
hunt, sell, or possess more than 1,000 species, along with
their nests, eggs, and feathers, without a permit. It is
credited with helping turn the tide against the plume
trade and market hunting, which devastated bird
populations in the early 20th century. Today, threats to
birds continue, and the protections afforded by the
MBTA are as vital as ever.
In recent years, the law has come under attack. Audubon
rallied to oppose the “bird killer amendment” in 2015,
which would have prevented any enforcement of the law.
Legislation introduced last Congress would have given a
free pass to deaths from industrial activities that
incidentally kill birds, such as oil waste pits, power lines,
and gas flares. Neither effort moved forward in the last
Congress.
Audubon also supported a proactive approach to
strengthening the MBTA by addressing these industrial
activities more directly through a permit process. The
process has since been suspended by the Trump
administration.
In this current political environment, core laws like
the Endangered Species Act and others are under
increasing attack. Chatter about undermining the MBTA
is growing, from the halls of Washington to the pages of
the Wall Street Journal (see our response here), and the
threat to the law is expanding. These efforts could limit
or end the protections for about 1,000 species of birds,
from backyard birds like American Robins, to Red-tailed
Hawks, and Common Loons, and declining species
across the country like American Kestrels, Cerulean
Warblers, and more.
We will be working hard to defend the MBTA. As we
approach the law’s one hundredth anniversary, we will
be on guard to continue Audubon’s proud legacy and
keep the MBTA just as vital and effective in its next
century. Please stay tuned for opportunities to take
action.
Editor’s Note: Go to http://www.audubon.org/take
action to keep up to date on Audubon Action Alerts!
(Photo by Fritz Heilman).
Memorial Contribution
We received a recurring twenty-dollar chapter-only
membership in memory of QAS Member, Sandra Wolf,
who passed away this past spring. The contribution was
made by her husband, Stewart Wolf. We are very
thankful for this generous contribution as we are thankful
for all of our members past and present.
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LEAVE A LEGACY FOR QAS
You, as a member or friend of QAS, can leave a legacy
that will help save the special areas you have explored and
loved long after you are gone. Remember Quittapahilla
Audubon Society, your LOCAL Audubon connection,
through a bequest in your Will or through a gift annuity
that will specifically support QAS programs while paying
you a monthly income for life. To learn more about how
you can make a bequest and create a permanent legacy in
your name or in someone’s memory, as well as tax
benefits for planned giving options, please contact your
attorney or financial advisor.
In supporting a cause that you hold dear, you can have
peace of mind that your time on this planet has mattered.
Chapter-Only Membership Application
Information
Quittapahilla Audubon Society offers a local Chapter-
Only membership that differs from the current National
Audubon membership in these ways:
1. Your $20 yearly fee goes 100% to local chapter
activities.
2. The membership period runs from July 1st to July
1st, regardless of when you join.
You will receive the chapter newsletter informing you of
upcoming events, but you will not receive the Audubon
magazine. If you are interested, please issue a check to
QAS for $20 and mail to: Chapter-Only Membership, c/o
Jim M. Logan, Chairman, 810 Hill St., Lebanon, PA
17046. Do not mail to the National membership address
in Palm Coast, FL.
National Audubon Society Membership
For information concerning National Audubon Society
membership click on the following link:
http://www.audubon.org/ or call 1-844-428-3826 for
more information
QAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rosemary Spreha (2018) 657-0271
Art Schiavo (2018) 533-1978
Fritz Heilman (2018) 273-0487
Ruth Krebs (2018) 450-5737
Jim C. Logan (2019) 865-5522
Gary Kinkley (2019) 503-4027
Terry Weaver (2019) 272-3491
Jo Ann Yeagley (2019) 865-4787
OFFICERS/CHAIRPERSONS for 2017-2018
President - Jim Fiorentino 274-2305
Vice-President - Open
Secretary – Bruce Kern 820-4262
Treasurer - Brenda Gish 367-1926
Conservation - Art Schiavo 533-1978
Education - Open 533-2448
Field Trips - Fritz Heilman 273-0487
Membership - Jim M. Logan 273-8438
Newsletter - Gary Kinkley 503-4027
Programs - All Board Members
Banquet - Cecelia McNaughton 418-3760
Publicity - Ruth Krebs 450-5737
The QAS Board meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second
Tuesday in January, March, May, July, September, and
November at the Lebanon Valley UCC Home, Annville,
PA. Meetings are open to interested persons. If you
would like to attend a meeting or are interested in finding
out about any of the open positions listed here, please
contact Jim Fiorentino, President.
QAS Winter Newsletter Deadline
If you have an item, an article or a photo that you would
like to submit for inclusion in the next issue of the QAS
Newsletter, please send them to Gary Kinkley by
November 27, 2017. Articles may be emailed to
[email protected] or mailed to him at 3 Clark
Road, Annville, PA 17003. Comments are also welcome.
This is your chapter and your newsletter, and we want
to hear from you!
QUITTAPAHILLA AUDUBON SOCIETY
PO BOX 123
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Quittapahilla Audubon Society
Your local Audubon chapter,
working to
preserve nature and the environment,
invites you to join us for
our programs and field trips.
NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE
PAID LEBANON PA
PERMIT No. 110