JULY 2022 NEWSLETTER
Did anyone watch the Scripps 94th National Spelling Bee on June 2nd? If so, you would know that the winning (last) word was “moorhen”. It was the first ever lightning round spell-off tie breaker (22 words in 90 seconds!). Eighth-grader Harini Logan of San Antonio, TX beat 12 other contestants to win $50,000.
We hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far, despite the heat! The Board of Directors is busy working on plans for the Fall. One of the projects is a “backpack program” at our local libraries. We had an initial meeting with the library director and our proposal was very well received. CCAS will be donating backpacks containing birding information as well as a pair of binoculars for the library to loan out to interested library patrons. They are fine-tuning the details with an expected launch of the program in November. We will be bringing a backpack to one of our chapter meetings for all of you to see.
We forgot to mention that Elaine Roche had the winning bid on the spotting scope in our Spring Silent Auction. Also, we received a “thank-you” letter from Marine Science Station for our donation to their Coastal Camp Conservation Program. In other environmental issues, Citrus County Commissioners passed a no-build resolution against the Northern Turnpike Extension. Charles Lee, Director of Advocacy for Florida Audubon, provided input at their June meeting.
Please check our website ( www.CitrusCountyAudubon.org ) for the results of the June Challenge. We can also be contacted at our email: President@CitrusCountyAudubon.org.
I will be out of town for a few months, but will try to keep the newsletter going with some help from “guest” editors. Look for bird-related articles written by members in the August and September newsletters. Wishing you a happy 4th of July holiday,
Sue Albertson
Newsletter Editor
We hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far, despite the heat! The Board of Directors is busy working on plans for the Fall. One of the projects is a “backpack program” at our local libraries. We had an initial meeting with the library director and our proposal was very well received. CCAS will be donating backpacks containing birding information as well as a pair of binoculars for the library to loan out to interested library patrons. They are fine-tuning the details with an expected launch of the program in November. We will be bringing a backpack to one of our chapter meetings for all of you to see.
We forgot to mention that Elaine Roche had the winning bid on the spotting scope in our Spring Silent Auction. Also, we received a “thank-you” letter from Marine Science Station for our donation to their Coastal Camp Conservation Program. In other environmental issues, Citrus County Commissioners passed a no-build resolution against the Northern Turnpike Extension. Charles Lee, Director of Advocacy for Florida Audubon, provided input at their June meeting.
Please check our website ( www.CitrusCountyAudubon.org ) for the results of the June Challenge. We can also be contacted at our email: President@CitrusCountyAudubon.org.
I will be out of town for a few months, but will try to keep the newsletter going with some help from “guest” editors. Look for bird-related articles written by members in the August and September newsletters. Wishing you a happy 4th of July holiday,
Sue Albertson
Newsletter Editor
Citrus County Audubon
PO Box 527
Lecanto, FL 34460
PO Box 527
Lecanto, FL 34460
