A NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENT Join Us

ATOUR MAY MEETING!

Ice Cream Social, Annual Meeting and Bird Walk at Fenner Nature Center

Thursday June 1 - 7:00pm

Lansing

Join CAAS members and guests for a quick annual meeting to approve new board members, followed by ice cream and a walk around Fenner. We will meet at the tables near the parking lot.

Bathroom facilities are available at Fenner.

The walk will be easy, with the possibility of muddy uneven trails depending on the weather. If the weather is poor, (sustained rain or high winds) we will cancel the walk.

Please check your email or our Facebook page for weather cancellations.

Our 2023-2024 Program year will begin next September. If you have ideas for speakers or field trips, please email us at caascallnote@gmail.com or let a board member know.

We need you.

The Capital Area Audubon society would not be around if it weren't for amazing volunteers and community members. People who are passionate about birds, nature, creating connections with like-minded people and sharing that passion with our local community.

Our board helps to steer the direction of the club, plan programs, organize meetings, contact potential speakers, contribute to community events and more. Board members can serve in a role that best fits their personality and interests.

Right now we have two open seats on our board and a number of roles to fill. If you would be interested in serving, please reach out or ask any of our current board members for more information. Board member terms are three years, and meetings are scheduled quarterly.

If you are not interested in serving in an official capacity, we are also

An Appreciation

This spring marks forty-five years since Liz and I first joined the Capital Area Audubon Society. During that time we have seen many members come and go. But throughout, the one person who has always been actively involved has been Lee Laylin.

I’m not sure when Lee first joined CAAS but it must have been at least 15 years before us. Lee has always been very active in the club serving as president and board member, organizing field trips, joining in looking for someone to help with the Call Note.

I have enjoyed working on the newsletter each month to share relevant bird-related articles and opportunities with all of you, but as my family life is getting busier, the added time dedicated to the Call Note has added quite a bit of stress. The Call Note is emailed each month September through June.

I hope you all have a wonderful, relaxing summer and find time to enjoy the birdlife here in Michigan and anywhere you chose to travel.

Our family has already celebrated the Chickadee nestlings fledging at the end of May and have a Robin and Cardinal family well on the way.

See you all at Fenner on Thursday and hope you join us for another year of programs again next September!

Sincerely,

Kristy Taylor, CAAS Board President

producing quilts to be raffled by WPBO, hosting the CBC tallies for many, many years and along with Roger providing ice cream for the June meetings. I'm sure others could add to this list.

Lee and Roger celebrated their ninetieth birthdays this past fall. When you see Lee, please take the time to thank her for all she has done for CAAS.

- Sam Febba