Joe,
You are a valued board member of two organizations, Colorado Field Ornithologists (CFO) and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO). CFO's mission relates to the "study, conservation and enjoyment of Colorado birds." RMBO's mission is to "conserve birds and their habitats." Both organizations are dedicated to conservation of birds. You are a great ambassador and high achiever for conserving birds and their habitats. While it would be nice always to put the emphasis on the more cost-effective side of PREVENTION as a means of conservation, occasionally that isn't an option. When the Last Chance habitat was destroyed, you jumped into action to mobilize support for recovery. When you began, there was not much hope. You persevered and your partners in rehab have been motivated to provide all of the ingredients for revitalization. Last Chance, even while on the road to renewal, again proved its value to birders by continuing to attract and provide immediate sustenance to many birds. The notable rarities that arrived redoubled the excitement to regenerate a healthy ecosystem. Birders, conservationists and your two organizations applaud the habitat restoration you and your recruits have done for conservation of birds. Well done, Joe. Long Live Last Chance! Larry Modesitt Chairman, Board of Directors, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Secretary, Colorado Field Ornithologists -----Original Message----- From: Joe Roller <[email protected]> To: Colorado Birds <[email protected]> Cc: revtgt <[email protected]>; James Kleinschmidt <[email protected]>; dennis evelyn everhart <[email protected]>; Rose Cronk <[email protected]>; Craig Quick <[email protected]>; Brian Cook <[email protected]>; Richard Saxton <[email protected]>; Kirsten Stoltz <[email protected]>; Doug Vondy <[email protected]>; Charlie Lawrence <[email protected]>; Jim Beatty <[email protected]>; William H Kaempfer <[email protected]> Sent: Sat, Dec 15, 2012 12:32 pm Subject: [cobirds] CFO Landowner Appreciation Plaque presented at Last Chance, Colorado Birders, During its November meeting, the Board of the Colorado Field Ornithologists voted to award the coveted CFO Appreciation Plaque to the Maude Miller family, Dennis and Evelyn Everhart and the Woodlin Lions Club. CFO gives such plaques to those who have gone out of their way to welcome birders to their homes and private land to see birds. The Miller and Everhart families own the Last Chance Oasis and the old motel area where we have had so many pleasant hours. And the CFO was happy to donate $250 to the Woodlin Lions Club. On Thursday, December 13, Charlie Lawrence and I stopped by Last Chance on our way out Route 36 to the Bonny Christmas Count. Gathered at the Charlie Harbert Memorial Park were Doug Vondy, representing the Lions Club, other club members and the Everharts. The Woodlin Lions Club built the inviting rest area decades ago and has dutifully maintained it ever since. The fine folks who accepted the Award and the check were pleased and proud to have this recognition and support from the CFO. Birders and community members became friends during the Last Chance Oasis Appreciation and Cleanup Day on November 3rd. Spring Planting Day at the Oasis in April will be another chance for all of us to get together. Photos and an article about the history, birds and people of Last Chance will appear in the April edition of Colorado Birds. Thanks, Joe Roller, CFO Board -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
