THE MINNESOTA HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY Volume 19 Number 8
August 1999 Newsletter
Upcoming Meeting Highlights
Bamey's presentations are among the most well illustrated, informative and entertaining that I have ever seen.
September Program: "The San Juans and Beyond: Herpetology of the Four Comers Region and Other Areas of the Southwestern
Since moving back to his original hometown of Farmington, New Mexico three or four years ago, Barney Oldfield has naturally retained his interest in both herpetology and photography. His more recent field activities have focused primarily on the "4 Comers Region" (the geographic point formed by the adjacent comers of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah), and his upcoming presentation will take us On a photographic tour of the area's diverse herpetofauna and habitats. In addition, Barney has likewise promised to tell us about some of his adventures in other exciting southwestern U.S. localities as well.
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Guest Speaker: Barney Oldfield For most of us, few things prove more enjoyable than • good oldfashioned family reunion. Indeed, spending time with our loved ones and renewing ties with good friends are easily among life's most memorable and cherished experiences. As luck would have it September's meeting of the Minnesota Herpetological Society promises to be a family reunion of sorts as long-time MHS member Barney Oldfield returns to the Northland to pay us a long overdue visit. Perhaps best remembered locally as the senior author of the best-selling "Amphibians & Reptiles Native to Minnesota," not to mention his amazing skill as a photographer, Barney'S dedication, generosity and active participation have never-the-Iess been major contributing factors in the growth and long-term success of our society. As an avid field herpetologist it isn't surprising that Barney has provided us with many memorable MHS programs in the past as well Needless-to-say; whether reviewing his Minnesota field research, introducing the amphibians and reptiles of some exotic locale, or simply teaching us the fine art of herpetolOgical photography,
So don't miss this opportunity to help welcome back the Minnesota Herpetological Society's original New Mexican member. Since I know that just seeing Barney's photos again insures this will be a meeting to remember, I'll just plan on seeing you there. JPL
Reminder: Because of the Holiday the September Meeting is one week later: Date: September 10, 1999 Time: 7:00 PM. Location: Bodaug Hall, Room 335, U of M at. Paul Campus
Sean McKeown Fund Many of you are familiar with Sean McKeown's conhibutions to herpetology. As curator of rePtiles at various ZOOSi former editor of The Vivarium; author of several herp books and contributor of many magazine articles; you have benefited from this mans' experience and willingness to share. Now it's our time to return the favor. Sean is awaiting a heart transplant in California. Recent appeals have been listed in a variety of Herp. Society Newsletters and Magazines for financial contributions to help Sean and his family cope with the situation. In recognition of Sean's contributions to our understanding of reptiles and amphibians a specisl fund has been established to help the McKeown family. The Minnesota HerpetolOgical Society is asking its membership to help contribute to this worthy fund. We will have a special donation jar at the September meeting and the MHS will match the contribution from the membership up to $150.00. !fyou can't attend the meeting. you can send a contribution by mail. Make the check out to MHS (note in the memo area- For Sean McKeown Fund), and mail it to: TheMHS Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church Street, SE Minneapolis, MN 55455-0104 The money collected will be sent by one check to the Sean McKeown Special Fund from the MHS.