Lancaster County Bird Club Records, Series 03 Correspondence, 1966-2014

Call Number: MG-566, Series 3 Correspondence

1 box     31 folders     .5 cubic feet

Repository: LancasterHistory.org (Organization); PV7

Shelving Location: Archives South, Side 12

Scope and Content Note: Series 3 contains the official correspondence of the organization from 1966-2014 This collection contains the business records of the Lancaster County Bird Club in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Records include the constitution and by-laws, meeting minutes, bulletins, newsletters, programs, correspondence, and newspaper articles about birds, bird watching, and club members.

Creator: Lancaster County Bird Club

System of Arrangement: The collection is divided into 18 series.

Series 1 Newspaper articles

Series 2 Lancaster County Bird Club books and publications

Series 3 Correspondence

Series 4 Programs

Series 5 “Call Notes”

Series 6 Bulletins

Series 7 Daily field checklists and bird counts

Series 8 Newsletters

Series 9 Field trips

Series 10 Donations, sponsorships and membership

Series 11 Crow Problem

Series 12 Constitution and by-laws

Series 13 LCBC and other organizations

Series 14 Awards, recognition and certification

Series 15 Lancaster County Bird Club Reports

Series 16 Safe Harbor Hydroelectric Project

Series 17 Membership cards/lists

Series 18 Minutes

Conditions for Access: Restrictions are noted at the item level.

Conditions Governing Reproductions: Collection may not be photocopied. Please contact Research Staff or Archives Staff with questions.

Language: English

Biographical and Historical Note: The Lancaster County Bird Club had its beginnings in December 1937 and has been active ever since in pursuit of its goals: to record the observation of bird life in the county, to disseminate in a popular manner the result of such observations, to provide education concerning the habits and identification of birds and to secure the cultivation of public sentiment in the preservation of our native bird life. Articles of Incorporation were filed and approved by the Department of State on December 12, 1983, under the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1972.

Lancaster County’s location in southcentral Pennsylvania makes it home to many diverse habitats that are attractive, not only to breeding birds, but also to migratory species. The Susquehanna River, the Furnace Hills, the Lancaster County Parks System, Octoraro Lake, Muddy Run Reservoir, Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, sites owned by the Lancaster County Conservancy, and the vast agricultural areas all provide excellent birding opportunities.

Lancaster County Bird Club. “About Us.” Accessed May 12, 2015. http://www.lancasterbirdclub.org/index.php/about-us.

Source of Acquisition: Gift of the Lancaster County Bird Club, 20 July 2010-present.

Accruals: LancasterHistory.org will continue to receive meeting minutes and other records.

Preferred Citation: Lancaster County Bird Club Records (MG-566), Series #, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory.org

Subject Headings:

Lancaster County Bird Club (LHo LOC n 84006127)

Clubs.

Business records.

Letters.

Bird watching.

Lancaster County (Pa.)

Related Materials: See also the Photograph Collection.

Processing History: Processed and finding aid prepared by WP; AJ, 2014-2015. Finding aid was created following DACS conventions.

 

Box 3

Series 3 Correspondence

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 1  Correspondence 1966-1973

To Lancaster County Bird Club from Dr. Price. Thank you card with envelope. 16 April 1966.

To Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation from Lancaster County Bird Club, Mrs. E.K. Shellenberger. Asking for permission to conduct an annual bird census on property owned by Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation. 9 December 1972.

To Boy Scouts of America from Lancaster County Bird Club, E.K. Shellenberger. Offering members of Lancaster County Bird Club to serve as counselors for the bird study merit badge. 9 December 1972.

To Robert Cook, Lancaster County Bird Club. Expressing thanks and asking about the creation of a committee to prepare a bird list for Middle Creek Refuge. 19 March 1973.

To Dr. Richard Clark from Jan Witmer. Confirming a presentation for the Lancaster County Bird Club on 9 November 1973 at 8 pm. 17 July 1973.

To Jan Witmer from Dr. Richard Clark. Response to confirmation letter. 19 July 1973.

To Ruth Sener from Harold Morrin, Pres. Lancaster County Bird Club. Informing Sener that she has been elected as an honorary member. Hand written copy attached. 4 October 1973.

To William Feller, Safe Harbor Water Power Company from Harold Morrin, Pres. Lancaster County Bird Club. Asking for permission again to enter the grounds for the annual Christmas bird census. 21 November 1973.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 2  Correspondence 1974

To Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc. from Patricia Witmer. Thanking Coca-Cola for use of their Hospitality room. 15 January 1974.

To Editor, Lancaster Magazine, from Patricia Witmer. Asking for permission to reprint an article that ran in 1951 issue of Lancaster Magazine. 15 January 1974.

To Patricia Witmer from Grace Cosgrove, Lancaster Magazine (publisher). Granting permission to reprint article from 1951 issue of Lancaster Magazine. 17 January 1974.

To Lancaster County Bird Club from Patricia Witmer. Informing of a motion passed on 11 January 1974 to write all local representatives asking for introduction and support of legislation protecting endangered animals from being kept or held in captivity. 23 January 1974.

Same as above. Attached is a list of names to which copies of this letter were sent.

To Patricia Witmer from Marvin E. Miller. Promising support on legislation that would prevent endangered species from being held in captivity by a private individual. 25 January 1974.

To Mrs. Patricia Witmer from Richard A. Snyder. Promising to keep the matter of endangered species in mind should the issue be up for action. 28 January 1974.

To Representative Marvin E. Miller Jr. from Patricia Witmer. Asking for any information as to why Bill #305 was not passed in the House. Attached: rough draft of letter, sent to Patricia Witmer from Jay George. 27 February 1974.

To Senator Clarence F. Manbeck from Patricia Witmer. Expressing thanks for letter and copies of pending bill concerning endangered species. 27 February 1974.

To J. E. Russell Markert from Harold B. Morrin, Pres. Lancaster County Bird Club. Congratulation on receiving election as an honorary member of the Lancaster County Bird Club. Listed in letter were 5 reasons why Mr. Markert was elected. 24 April 1974.

To Dr. Richard H. Eyde, Dept. of Botany, Smithsonian Institute, from Harold B. Morrin, Pres. Lancaster County Bird Club. Information pertaining to annual Christmas bird census, asking if explorers will be willing to participate again. 20 November 1974.

To John Ward Willson Loose, Lancaster County Historical Society, from Jay R. George, Chairman Conservation Committee. Asking for permission to use piece of land called “The Triangle” owned by the Lancaster County Historical Society. 9 December 1974.

To William B. Feller, Safe Harbor Water Power Company, from Harold B. Morrin, Pres. Lancaster County Bird Club. Asking for permission to enter grounds for the annual Christmas bird census. 20 December 1974.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 3  Correspondence 1975

To Senator Henry M. Jackson from Jay R. George. Requesting that Stanley Hathaway not be appointed to Office of the Secretary of Interior because of his disregard towards wildlife. 14 May 1975.

To President of U.S. Gerald Ford from Jay R. George. Asking that Stanley Hathaway be removed from the candidates for Office of the Secretary of Interior. 14 May 1975.

To Honorable Harry H. Gring from Jay R. George. Requesting support for Senate bill no. 1, flood plain legislation. Note on bottom of letter mentioning that this same letter was sent to Sherman Hill, Kenneth Brandt, Marvin Miller and Marvin Miller Jr. Signed P.M. attached to note asking Pam to send a copy of this letter to the House members from Lancaster County. 21 June 1975.

To Dr. Fred Kinsey from Harold B. Morrin. Thanking Kinsey for his help in procuring the Kauffman Lecture Hall from meeting place. Note attached with information for Pat to write a letter. Scribbles on the back of notes. 13 October 1975.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 4  Correspondence 1976

To Robert E. Fasnacht from Jay R. George. Thanking Fasnacht for help in getting permission to use the Cornwall Fire Tower. 2 January 1976.

To Patrick Lantz from Jay R. George. Thanking Lantz for allowing the Bird Club to use the Cornwall Fire Tower. 12 January 1976.

To Kenneth Glossmoyer from Jay R. George. Thanking Glossmoyer for help with the Cornwall Fire Tower. 12 January 1976.

To Lancaster County Commissioners from Jay R. George. Expressing support for the Chicques Rock county proposal. 2 February 1976.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 5  Correspondence 1977

To Lancaster County Commissioners from Jay R. George. Asking for undeveloped parks for “passive” recreation. 2 pgs. 28 January 1977.

To Audubon Editorial Board from Jay R. George. Imploring the society to end the practice of collecting skins, since it will be devastating to small bird groups, as well as unknown bird groups. Asking whether cameras could be used instead to obtain the details that are sought. 2 pgs. 26 February 1977

To James Peartree, Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation, from Jay R. George, Conservation Committee Chairman. Proposing that House and Middle Island (Rookery Island) be designated as a seasonal wildlife sanctuary, due to the magnitude of the nesting colony and variety of wading birds. 2 pgs. 28 February 1977.

To Honorable Robert S. Walker from Jay R. George, Conservation Committee Chairman. Asking for the re-institution of a fee system for entering wildlife refuges. 28 February 1977.

To Lancaster County Commissioners from Jay R. George, Conservation Committee Chairman. Thanking them for a “yes” vote on the Chicques Rock Project. 28 February 1977.

To President of U.S. James Carter from Jay R. George, Conservation Committee Chairman. Supporting the Presidents cut off of funds for various water projects in the west and Midwest. 14 March 1977.

To Senator H. John Heinz III from Jay R. George, Conservation Committee Chairman. Supporting Pres. cut-off of funds from various water projects and requesting support for further study of water projects, completions, de-authorized projects of questionable value, future projects to have a cost ration of 1:1.3 or greater, future projects require cost/benefit be calculated using rising reasonable interest ration, not the current ratio. 2 pages. 28 March 1977.

To Congressman Robert S. Walker from Jay R. George, Conservation Committee Chairman. Same as above. 31 March 1977.

To Senator Richard S. Schweiker from Jay R. George. Same as above. 5 April 1977.

To Senator H. John Heinz from Jay R. George, Conservation Committee Chairman. Asking for support for strip mine bill, S-7. 25 April 1977.

To George Garrett, Chairman Lancaster County Park Board, from Jan A Witmer. Supporting Clyde Gamber for position of Naturalist for Lancaster County Park. 9 September 1977.

To William Feller, Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation, from Jay R. George, Conservation Committee Chairman. Apologizing for not submitting the Rookery Island Sanctuary signs for approval prior to printing. 27 September 1977.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 6  Correspondence 1978

To Robert S. Walker, House of Representatives; Richard M. Scott, Mayor, City of Lancaster; Steven E. Huber, Assistant Administrator, Lancaster County Conservation District; Thomas F. Shirk, Lancaster County Engineer; Patrick Kenney Jr., Executive Director, Lancaster City/County Human Relations Committee; Edward L. Schwar Jr., Executive Director, Lancaster County Park Board; George A. McKelvy, Planning Administrator, Capital Region Planning and Development Agency; Christian N. Miller, Secretary, West Donegal Township Board of Supervisors; Anthony Lombardo, Secretary, West Donegal Township Planning Commission; Richard Forry, Secretary, Mount Joy Township Board of Supervisors; Harry Graham, Chairman, Mt. Joy Township Planning Committee; Michael J. O’Keefe, Secretary, Elizabethtown Borough Council; Richard Keesey, Secretary, Elizabethtown Borough Planning Commission; Fred L. Koser, Director, Elizabethtown Area Rec. Commissioner; Ragnar F. Hallgren, Superintendent, Donegal School District; Donald E. Zeller, President, Federated Sportsmen of Lancaster County; Dr. W. Fred Kinsey, Director, North Museum, F&M College; Dr. Jonathan Richardson, Department of Biology, F&M College; Mrs. Margaret Ha, President, Lancaster Environment Action Federation; Mrs. Phyllis Whitesell, President, League of Women Voters of Lancaster County; Mr. James F. Freeman, President, Lancaster Bicycle Club; Mr. Jan Witmer, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. From: Robert S. Yates, Chief Community Planner. A pre-application to request federal funding from U.S. Department of Interior for Conewago Trail way project. 6 pages. 9 January 1978.

To Mrs. Jean R. Deihl, President C A R P, from Jan A. Witmer, Pres. Lancaster County Bird Club. Confirming the presentation of the slideshow on Tinicum to the Bird Club. 20 May 1978.

To Mr. Jan Witmer, Pres. Lancaster County Bird Club, from Robert S. Yates, Chief Community Planner. Asking comments on the Investigation and Management of threatened or endangered species of wildlife by the Pa Game Commission. 4 pages. 31 May 1978.

To Mr. Glenn L. Bowers, Executive Director, PA Game Commission, from John R. Ahlfeld, Planning Director. Acknowledging receipt of application for investigation and management of threatened or endangered species of wildlife and endorsement of project. Concern expressed about overall cost. 2 pages. 27 June 1978.

To Gary F. Livelsberger from Mrs. Pat Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Thanking George for donating drawing of Golden Eagle to the Birds of Prey project. 9 December 1978.

To The Nature Conservancy, Birds of Prey Project from Mrs. Patricia Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Detailing the donations made to benefit the Birds of Prey Project. 9 December 1978.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 7  Correspondence 1979-1980

To Gary F. Livelsberger from Mrs. Patricia Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Thanking Gary for designing note cards for club and enclosing payment for them. 18 September 1979.

To Mr. Maurice Hobaugh, District Forester, PA Dept. of Environmental Resources, from Robert M. Schutsky, President of Lancaster County Bird Club. Officially requesting a renewal of the agreement with Lancaster County Bird Club to use Cornwall Fire Tower to observe and record the fall and spring migration of Hawks along the ridge. 9 May 1980.

To Mr. Glenn Bowers, PA Game Commission, from Robert M. Schutsky, president of Lancaster County Bird Club. Thanking Bowers for his efforts involving Rookery Island. Handwritten rough draft of letter to Bowers attached. 2 June 1980. Newspaper Article attached. Susquehanna Island New Bird Sanctuary, Intel, 2 May 1980.

To Mr. Robert Walker, Lancaster County Planning Commission, from Robert Schutsky, president of Lancaster County Bird Club. Endorsing project to save 5 miles on the Reading Railroad for a multi-purpose recreational trail. 2 December 1980.

To Mr. John O’Connor, Temple University Press, from Robert M. Schutsky, president of Lancaster County Bird Club. Would like to purchase 25 copies of book Birding the Delaware Valley Region, by John and Justin Harding.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 8  Correspondence, 1981-1982

To Mr. Maurice Hobaugh, District Forester, PA Dept. of Environmental Resources, from RMS (Robert M. Schutsky). Handwritten letter discussing agreement reached for the use of the Cornwall Fire Tower by the Lancaster County Bird Club. Note attached asking Pat to send letter, signed Bob. 22 August 1981.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, From Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources. Agreement between the PA Bureau of Forestry and the Lancaster County Bird Club giving permission for the Lancaster County Bird Club to use the Cornwall Fire Tower for the purpose of observing migratory birds. 25 August 1981.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, from Kenneth R. John, Professor of Biology. Expressing regret that he has not been able to attend meetings, and to let club members know about a lecture by Thomas Lovejoy and requesting skins and skulls of PA small mammals. 1 October 1981

To Mrs. Patricia Witmer, from Kenneth R. John, Professor of Biology. Thanking for information on Waggoner Gap trip and other mammals sightings, for suggestion of Steve Rannel and thoughts that a small mammal sighting could have been a wood rat. 19 October 1981. Handwritten note on bottom for copies to be made and sent. 24 October 1981.

To Mr. Jan Witmer, from Russell W. Peterson. Thanking for a donation to the National Audubon Society. 14 April 1982.

To Mr. Daniel L. Cherry, editor of the Lancaster New Era, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer.

Asking that an included letter be published as a thank you to Eastern Lancaster County from birders who visited there area during the winter. Note on bottom of letter that the request was also sent to Mr. William Schultz, editor of Intelligencer Journal and Mr. Harold J. Eager, editor of the Sunday News. Attached is a handwritten rough copy of the letter to the residents of eastern Lancaster county. 22 April 1982. Attached to letter are 2 newspaper articles, Bird-Watching Mecca, which ran in theIntel on 27 April 1982, and Rare Birds are Attracting Watchers, which ran in the New Era on 24 April 1982.

To Mr. M. A. Stoltzfus, from Robert M. Schutsky, president of Lancaster County Bird Club. Thanking Mr. Stoltzfus for allowing the use of his quarry for a birding event related to the Gyrfalcons. Attached is a handwritten rough copy of letter. 22 April 1982.

To Mr. Harold E. Gainer, Sr., from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Thanking Mr. Gainer for his donation and informing him that his donation will be forwarded to the Lancaster County Central Park and be used to fund a portion of an educational display. 27 April 1982. Attached is a copy of letter. Attached is a handwritten note from Mr. Gainer asking that the enclosed check for $100 be in memory of his wife, Primrose “Dutch” Gainer. 27 July 1981.  

To Mr. Maurice Hobaugh, District Forester, PA Dept. of Environmental Resources, from Robert M. Schutsky, president of Lancaster County Bird Club.   Asking for a renewal of the agreement which allows the Lancaster County Bird Club to use Cornwall Fire Tower. 28 June 1982.

To Mrs. Howard W. Sayles, from Mrs. Patricia Witmer. Thanking Mrs. Sayles for the contribution of $10 in the memory of Judy Arnold and informing Mrs. Sayles that the contribution will be used within the general operating fund. Also welcoming Mrs. Sayles as a member for the 1982 –1983 year. 14 December 1982

To Mr. William Arnold, from Patricia P. Witmer. Notifying Mr. Arnold of the contribution made to the Lancaster County Bird Club in memory of his wife Judy Arnold . Attached to above. 14 December 1982.

To Mr. Markert, from Mrs. Howard W. Sayles. Regarding the $5 membership fee for the Lancaster County Bird Club and enclosing a $10 contribution in the memory of Judy Arnold. Attached to above. 3 December 1982.

To Bob, from Pat. Internal letter. Informing Bob of Mrs. Sayles contribution and the letters that were sent out in response to the contribution. Asking for information about the display at the Lancaster County Park. Wishes a Merry Christmas to all. Attached to above. 14 December 1982.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 9  Correspondence, 1983

To Ms. Karin Melchionni, from Patricia P. Witmer. Notifying Ms. Melchionni of the contact person for their newly formed conservation group and also providing a statement regarding the purpose of the Lancaster County Bird Club. 19 March 1983.

To Conestoga Valley Association from, Robert M. Schutsky, President of Lancaster County Bird Club. Support for the proposed zoning and management suggestions for Lancaster County Central Park. Attached is rough copy of letter and agenda of Conestoga Valley Association concerned conservationist meeting. 9 April 1983.

To Mr. Gary Freed, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Thanking Mr. Freed for leading a group from the Lancaster County Bird Club on a field trip to Valley Forge and Audubon’s Homestead. 10 June 1983.

To Mr. Maurice Hobaugh, District Forester, PA Dept of Environmental Resources, from Robert M. Schutsky, President of Lancaster County Bird Club. Requesting the renewal of the agreement allowing the Lancaster County Bird Club to use Cornwall Fire Tower. 10 July 1983.

To Mr. Charles [ ___ ], from Mrs. Patricia Witmer. Thanking Mr. Charles [ ___ ] for the invitation to members of the club to the Middle Creek Visitor’s Center for a special showing of the newly mounted female Gyrfalcon. 16 July 1983.

To Mrs. Louise Alosa, Editor of “This Month Magazine”, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Asking that the monthly meetings of the Lancaster County Bird Club be listed in the calendar section of “This Month Magazine”. 15 August 1983.

To Cape May Bird Observatory, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Requesting 25 copies of the pamphlet regarding project Wind Seine. 29 September 1983.

To Mr. Jacob I. Sitlinger, Chief Division of Land Management PA Game Commission, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Response to inquiry for issues of the Lancaster County Bird Club newsletter, “Call Notes”. Lets Mr. Sitlinger know that there are three recent newsletters enclosed and that he has been added to the Lancaster County Bird Club’s complimentary mailing list. 26 October 1983.

To Mr. Robert M. Schutsky, from Jacob I. Sitlinger, Chief Division of Land Management. Requesting assistance in updating bird distribution information in PA. Asking if the Lancaster County Bird Club has a newsletter that reports bird sightings and if that could be made available. 4 pages. Attached to above. 16 September 1983.

To Ms. Rene Kochenberger, Assistant Naturalist Cape May Bird Observatory, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Thanking Ms. Kochenberger for the 25 brochures sent for the Lancaster County Bird Club. Informing Ms. Kochenberger that the Lancaster County Bird Club Board of Directors has unanimously decided to support a bird in each dollar category, totaling $190. 26 October 1983.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, from Rene Kochenberger. Thanking Mrs. Witmer for the request of the 25 additional brochures and apologizing for the delay in their arrival. attached is a copy of the brochure for Project Wind Seine. Letter and Brochure attached to above. 17 October 1983.

To Mr. Sam S. Wenger, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Regarding a request from Messiah College to manage the tract of land near Conestoga. Informing Mr. Wenger of the Lancaster County Bird Clubs decision to not accept the offer. Two alternative suggestions are included. 26 October 1983.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Cape May Bird Observatory. Packet includes a brochure on Hawk Watch in the Shadow of a Light, brochure for Project Wind Seine, 5 certificates of sponsorship, for the following birds, Merlin, Peregrine Falcon, Cooper’s Hawk, Northern Goshawk, and American Kestrel, and a letter from Pete Dunne thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for its sponsorship and support. 22 November 1983.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 10 Correspondence, 1984

To Mr. James McMullin, Lancaster County Parks and Recreation Department, from Robert M. Schutsky. Regarding implementing edge habitat for Lancaster County Central Park. Would like to discuss the possibility. Handwritten rough copy attached. 13 January 1984.

From Patricia P. Witmer. Asking for authorization of Attorney Tim Lanza of Theodore Parker and Associates to verify the Employer Identification Number of the Lancaster County Bird Club.   Small handwritten note with details of letter attached to letter. 30 January 1984.

To Mr. Maurice Hobaugh, District Forester, PA Department of Environmental Resources, from Harold B. Morrin. Requesting a renewal of the agreement to use the Cornwall Fire Tower. Note on Bottom to Harold and Jay, asking that any response to this letter be relayed to Patricia Witmer. Signed Pat. No date.

To Mr. Walter Pomeroy, National Audubon Society, from Patricia P. Witmer. Asking that the mailings sent from the Audubon Society be redirected from the treasurer to the corresponding secretary (Patricia P. Witmer). 8 April 1984.

To Joe Ondek, from Patricia P. Witmer. Request for a guided birding tour of the Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Attached, a note with details for the letter, and information for the public affairs office. 10 April 1984.

To U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Publication Office, from Jan A. Witmer, Newsletter Editor. Asking for a free set of Bob Hines line drawings of North American Wildlife. Attached is the April 1984 copy of The Audubon Leader, Vol. 25, No. 4, with a paragraph circled about Bob Hines collection of drawings. 5 May 1984.

To Mr. James D. Sheetz, from Patricia P. Witmer. Thanking Mr. Sheetz for his contribution of $25 to the Lancaster County Bird Club. 14 June 1984. Attached is letter to Patricia P. Witmer, from Mr. James Sheetz asking for a complimentary copy of the Guide to the Birds of Lancaster County Pa. As well as a check for $25 to be used for whatever. 12 June 1984.

To Mr. Harold B.. Morrin, President Lancaster County Bird Club, from Maurice E. Hobaugh, District Forester, Bureau of Forestry. Granting the request for the use of the Cornwall Fire Tower. 4 September 1984.

To Mr. Charles Strouphar, Manager Middle Creek Waterfowl Management Area, from Patricia P. Witmer.   Sent a $75 check to be used for conservation efforts for the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. 24 September 1984.

To Mrs. Ruth M. Lapp, from Patricia P. Witmer. Informing that Mrs. Mary Jane Myer as presented Mrs. Lapp with a gift membership to the Lancaster County Bird Club.   24 September 1984.

To Mr. Stan Paulakovich, PA Fish Commission, from Patricia P. Witmer. Sent a $75 check to the PA Fish Commission for the maintenance of the wetlands. 24 September 1984.

To Ms. Witmer, from Peter S. Duncan, Executive Director. Thanking for the contribution to the PA Game Commission. Informing Ms. Witmer that the donation will be used for the continuation of the wildlife management program. 10 October 1984.

To Harold B. Morrin, from W. Fed Kinsey, III, Director North Museum. Thanking the Board of Directors and the entire membership of the Lancaster County Bird Club for their $100 contribution. Attached is a receipt for the $100 contribution. 16 October 1984.

To Mr. Harold B. Morrin, from Dr. Frank Gill.   Thanking for the donation of $50 to the PA Breeding Bird Atlas Project. 22 October 1984.

To Mr. Harold B. Morrin, from Dr. Frank Gill. Thanking for the contribution to the Delaware Valley Birdline. 23 October 1984.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Patricia P. Witmer. Resolution regarding Shenk’s Ferry in Conestoga Township, and the illegal trespass of motor vehicles. Thanking and commending the officials of the township for their efforts in stopping this practice. 24 October 1984.

To Conestoga Township Commissioners, from Jay R. George.   Informing of the resolution made by the Lancaster County Bird Club regarding Shenk’s Ferry and enclosing a check of $25 to help defray the cost of protecting the glen.   19 November 1984.

To Mrs. Jane Grushow, President Muhlenberg Society, from Jay R. George. Asking for support of the above resolution made and sent to the Conestoga Township Commissioners. Note on bottom that the same letter was also sent to Mrs. Gerald Albright, President North Museum Associates, Mr. Robert Vanderslice, President Lancaster County Conservancy, and Mr. Robert N. Crouse, President Conestoga Valley Association. 19 November 1984.

To Mrs. Witmer, from C.W. Price. Expressing support and best wishes towards the Shenk’s Ferry cause. Attached is letter to Conestoga Township Commissioners from C.W. Price regarding the resolution made by the Lancaster County Bird Club and expressing support in the efforts regarding Shenk’s Ferry Glen. 27 November 1984.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Stan Paulakovich PA Fish Commission. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for its contribution to the PA Fish Commission. 30 November 1984.

To Mr. William B. Feller, Safe Harbor Water Power Company, from Harold B. Morrin. Asking for permission for a small group to census birds from the dam for the official Christmas Bird count. Attached is handwritten copy of letter. 1 December 1984.

To Mr. and Mrs. Scott Gregg, from Patricia P. Witmer. Informing that a gift membership has been entered in their names, and welcoming them to the club. 14 December 1984.

To Mr. and Mrs. John Mattera, from Patricia P. Witmer. Informing that Mr. William Earhart has presented them with a gift membership and welcoming them to the club. 14 December 1984.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 11 Correspondence, 1985

To Mr. Donald S. Heintzelman, from Harold B. Morrin. Informing Mr. Heintzelman that permission has been granted for the use of the table of autumn hawk counts made at the Cornwall Fire Tower. Attached is a copy of the letter. 7 January 1985. Attached is a letter to Shirley S. Bubb, from Donald S. Heintzelman. Asking for assistance in getting a response for permission from the Lancaster County Bird Club for the use of the table of autumn hawk counts made at Cornwall Fire Tower. 2 pages. 26 December 1985.

To Mr. Maurice G. Hobaugh, PA Department of Environmental Resources Bureau of Forestry, from Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman. Thanking for the use of the Cornwall Fire Tower for the Fall Hawk Watch. 14 January 1985.

To American Birding Association, Inc., from Mr. Patricia P. Witmer. Asking for more information regarding the American Birding Association Life Endowment Fund. 25 February 1985.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, from James A. Tucker, Executive Director American Birding Association, Inc.. Response to the above letter to the American Birding Association, Inc. Attached is information on Latin American Bird Conservation Projects Needing Funding. 3 pages. 1 March 1985.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Dorothy Markert. A Thank You card for the contribution made by the Lancaster County Bird Club in memory of J. E. Russell Markert. 1 April 1985.

To ABA Life Endowments, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Sent a $100 contribution to the ABA Life Endowment Fund in memory of J.E. Russell Markert. 1 April 1985.

To Mr. Clayton Shank, Chairman Park Board Land Management Committee, from Jay R. George, Chairman Conservation Committee. Offering support for the Comprehensive Land Management Plan for Lancaster County Central Park. Offering a few minor changes to the plan. 5 April 1985.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, from James A. Tucker, Executive Director American Birding Association, Inc.   Thanking the Mrs. Witmer for her generous donation of $100 in memory of J. E. Russell Markert. 8 April 1985.

To Mr. James A Tucker, Executive Director American Birding Association, Inc. Regarding the $100 contribution made to the ABA Life Endowment Fund in memory of J.E. Russell Markert. Informing Mr. Tucker that the memorial contribution was made from the entire Lancaster County Bird Club not from Mrs. Witmer individually. Asking that Mrs. Markert be notified that the memorial contribution was not from Mrs. Witmer but from the Lancaster County Historical Society and that it also be corrected in the ABA Life Endowment Fund records. 13 April 1985.

To Members of the Board of Directors, from Jay R. George, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Notification of a meeting to take place on 30 April 1985 at 7:00pm at the home of Jay R. George. The meeting will be for the purpose of planning next year’s program. 15 April 1985.

To Senator Gibson E. Armstrong, from Jay Richard George, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Requesting for support for reporting a “bottle bill” out of committee and voting for such a bill. Lancaster County Bird Club will support a bill which requires a five-or ten- cent deposit on all beverage bottles and cans. 4 May 1985.

To Mr. Maurice G. Hobaugh, PA Department of Environmental Resources Bureau of Forestry, from Jay Richard George President Lancaster County Bird Club. Asking for permission to use the Cornwall Fire Tower. 31 May 1985.

To Mrs. Helen Adams, from Jay Richard George. Thanking Mrs. Adams for her time and effort in regards to presenting to the Club’s Board of Directors the advantages from bulk mailing and computerized membership. 31 May 1985.

To High School Librarians, from Jay Richard George, President Lancaster County Bird Club. Regarding gift copy of A Guide to the Birds of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Presenting the 16 Lancaster County public schools districts with a copy of the book. 3 June 1985.

To Jay Richard George, President Lancaster County Bird Club, from Julie A. O’Dell, Lampeter-Strasburg High School. Thanking for the gift of A Guide to the Birds of Lancaster County Pennsylvania. 20 June 1985.

To Jay R. George, President Lancaster County Bird Club, from Judith C. Carter, Coordinator of Library/Media Services. Thanking for the copy of A Guide to Birds of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. 20 June 1985.

To Mr. Harold B. Morrin, past-president, Lancaster Bird Club, from Henry C. Brown, Jr. Audit Committee. Regarding a request for an audit of the club’s finances. Letting Mr. Morrin know that an audit of the accounting of Valerie Schutsky for the fiscal year 1984-1985 was made by Lloyd Hassel and Henry C. Brown, Jr. on 22 August 1985.   Informing Mr. Morrin that the books were kept in remarkably good and accurate condition. 22 August 1985.

To Miss Catherine D. Mowrer, from Patricia P. Witmer, Membership Secretary. Responding to letter sent by Miss Mowrer on 1 August 1985 to Valerie Schutsky. Apologizing that Miss Mowrer as not received the latest newsletter. Informing that the records show that Miss Mowrer’s dues for the 1984-1985 year were not received. No date. Attached is a handwritten letter to Valerie Schutsky from Miss Catherine D. Mowrer regarding not receiving club mailings. 1 August 1985.

To Executive Director, Cape May Bird Observatory, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosing a contribution of $100 from the Lancaster County Bird Club to help support further studies. Note on top of letter that same letter and contribution of $100 was sent to the Executive Director, The Breeding Bird Atlas. 9 September 1985.

To Executive Director, The Rare Bird Alert “Hot Line”, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosing a check for $50 to support the “Hot Line”. 9 September 1985.

To Mr. Stenly E. Sener, Executive Director Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosing a contribution of $100 from the Lancaster County Bird Club. 9 September 1985.

To Mrs. Witmer, from Stanley E. Senner Executive Director, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution of $100. 13 September 1985.

To The Honorable Kenneth E. Brandt, from Jay R. George, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Asking for a report on the status of several “bottle bills” making their way through congress as well as asking if any copies of the bills could be sent to the Lancaster County Bird Club. Copy of handwritten rough draft attached to letter. 7 October 1985.

To Condor Survival Fund, Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosing a contribution of $100 to further studies. 20 November 1985.

To Representative, from Jay Richard George, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Asking for support and a positive vote regarding the deposit fee on beverage containers bill. Attached is a copy of Lancaster County Emergency Medical Services Council, The Life Line regarding House Bill 1713. Contains a list of House and Senate representatives and their addresses for the purpose of mailing in response to House Bill 1713. 20 November 1985.

To Jay Richard George, President, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Jere W. Schuler, House of Representatives. Response to letter. Offering support for House Bill 479. 25 November 1985.

To Mr. Jay R. George, from Nicholas B. Moehlmann, House of Representatives. Response to letter regarding the “bottle bill”. Informing that he is in favor of doing something to stem the tide of litter, but has some issues with the bill. 26 November 1985.

To Mr. Jay Richard George, President, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Kenneth Brandt, House of Representatives. Response to letter regarding the “bottle bill”. Thanking Mr. George for his input on the matter. Offering some background information about the bill. Also enclosing a copy of “Inside the House of Representatives” for Mr. George’s perusal. 27 November 1985.

To Mrs. Barbara Poshkus, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosing a contribution for $25 to L.E.A.F. from the Lancaster County Bird Club. 7 December 1985. Note attached to Pat from Jan regarding the address for L.E.A.F. 29 November 1985.

To Mr. Charles Strouphar, Manager, Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosing a contribution of $100 from the Lancaster County Bird Club to the PA Game Commission to be used for conservation efforts. 23 December 1985.

To Patricia P. Witmer Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Edward W. Manhart, Chief Law Enforcement Division, Commonwealth of PA, PA Fish Commission. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution of $100. Informing that it will deposited into the Fish Fund. 27 December 1985. Attached is a letter to Supervisor, S.E. Region, PA Fish Commission, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosing a contribution of $100 to the PA Fish Commission for the maintenance of the wetlands. 23 December 1985.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Franklin and Marshall College. Thanking for contribution of $100 to the North Museum. 31 December. 1985.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 12 Correspondence, 1986  

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, from W. Fred Kinsey, III, Director, The North Museum. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution of $100.2 January 1986. Attached is a copy of the letter sent to the North Museum from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Informing of a contribution that is being made to the North Museum in the sum of $100. Sticky note attached “designate for Natural History purpose.” 23 December 1985.

To Ms. Patricia P. Witmer, from, Peter S. Duncan, Executive Director. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution to the PA Game Commission. 3 January 1986.

To Mrs. Dorothy Rutbell, from Jay R. George, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Regarding concerns shared by Mrs. Rutbell about the Christmas Bird Count. 15 January 1986. Attached is original handwritten letter to President, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Dorothy Rutbell. Concerning the Sunday between Christmas and New Years in regards to the Lititz Bird Club count days. On back, written notations regarding response to Mrs. Rutbell. 2 October 1985.

Copy of above letter to Mrs. Dorothy Rutbell, from Jay R. George. Handwritten rough copy attached.

To Maurice E. Hobaugh, PA department of Environmental Resources, from Jay Richard George. Thanking Mr. Hobaugh for the use of the Cornwall Fire Tower as an observation site for the fall hawk watch. Attached, a handwritten rough draft of above letter, and a note to Pat regarding two newsletters to be sent with letter and have the typed original of letter sent to Jay. Signed Jay. 28 January 1986.

From Jay R. George. Asking for support and help in opposing F&M College from evicting the Lancaster County Bird Club from their lecture halls. 26 February 1986.

To James L. Powell, President, Franklin & Marshall College, from Jay R. George. Thanking President Powell for allowing the Lancaster County Bird Club to continue using the Kaufman lecture hall. 27 March 1986.

To Dr. W. Fred Kinsey, from Jay R. George. Thanking Dr. Kinsey for his help in securing the Kaufman lecture hall for the Lancaster County Bird Club’s use. 1 April 1986.

To Conestoga Valley Associates, Mr. R.F. Vanderslice, Lancaster County Conservancy, Mrs. Jane Grushow, Muhlenberg Society, Franklin & Marshall College North Museum, from Jay R. George. Requesting the names and addresses of each organizations presidents, vice-presidents, and secretary for the purpose of compiling a master list to aide in communication. 21 April 1986.

To Mr. Maurice G. Hobaugh, PA Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Forestry, from Jay R. George. Requesting the use of the Cornwall Fire Tower for the migrating raptor census. 12 July 1986.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, from Pete Dunne, Director, Cape May Bird Observatory. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution. 18 August 1986. Attached is a letter to Executive Director, Cape May Bird Observatory, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Sending $100 contribution to the Cape May Bird Observatory to help support further studies. 13 August 1986.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Judith C. Johnson, President, Committee to Preserve Assateague Island, Inc. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution of $100 to the SAV study. 4 September 1986. Attached, original letter to Mrs. Judith Colt Johnson, President, Committee to Preserve Assateague Island, Inc., from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Sending a $100 contribution for the SAV study. 13 August 1986. Attached note to Pat, from Stan. Stan says that he will pay the $25 to the Assateague Preservation Committee when he gets the dues notice. Attached, letter from the Committee to Preserve Assateague Island, Inc. asking for support and help in raising $5,000. 16 May 1986.

To Patricia P. Witmer, from Edward W. Manhart, Chief, Law Enforcement Division, PA Fish Commission. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution of $100. 4 September 1986. Attached letter to Supervisor, Southeast Region, PA Fish Commission, from Patricia P. Witmer. Sending a $100 contribution to the PA Fish Commission, for maintenance of the wetlands. 30 August, 1986.

To Mrs. Patricia T. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, from Stanley E. Senner, Executive Director, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution. 10 September 1986. Attached letter, to Mr. Stanley E. Sener, Executive Director, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Sending a contribution of $100 to the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association. 30 August 1986.

To Ms. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, from Peter Duncan, Executive Director, PA Game Commission. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution. 11 September 1986. Attached letter to Mr. Charles Strouphar, Manager, Middle Creek Waterfowl Management Area, from Patricia P. Witmer. Sending $100 contribution to be used for conservation efforts. 30 August 1986.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, from Frank H. Felbaum, Executive Director, Wild Resource Conservation Fund.   Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution to the Wild Resource Conservation Fund. 12 September 1986. Attached letter, to Executive Director, Wild Resources Conservation Fund, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Sending $100 contribution to support conservation efforts. 30 August 1986. Attached letterhead for the Keystone Wild Notes.

To Patricia Witmer, from Daniel Brauning, PA Breeding Bird Atlas Project. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution of $100. 8 October 1986. Attached letter, to Executive Director, The Breeding Bird Atlas, Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences, from Patricia P. Witmer. Sending a $100 contribution to help support further studies. 4 October 1986.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, from W. Fred Kinsey, III, Director, North Museum. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution of $100 to support the Museum’s Natural History program. 8 October 1986. Attached, Thank you certificate to the Lancaster County Bird Club. Attached letter, to Dr. W. Fred Kinsey, III, Director, North Museum, Franklin & Marshall College, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Sending a $100 contribution to the North Museum to support the natural history program. 4 October 1986.

To Patricia Witmer, from Daniel Brauning, The Academy of Natural Sciences. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution to the Delaware Valley Birdline. 14 October 1986. Attached letter, to Executive Director, The Bird Alert Hot Line, Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences, from Patricia P. Witmer. Sending a $50 contribution in support of the “Hot Line”. 4 October 1986.

To Mrs. Patricia Witmer, from Walter L. Pomeroy, Regional Vice President. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their $200 contribution for the Brigantine Defense Fund. 27 October 1986. Attached letter, to Mr. Walter Pomeroy, Regional Vice President, National Audubon Society. from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Sending a $200 contribution for the Brigantine Defense Fund. 13 August 1986. Attached letter to Brigantine Defense Fund Supporters, from Walter L. Pomeroy, Regional Vice President. An update on the circumstances surrounding the Brigantine Defense Fund. 13 August, 1986. Attached letter to Mid-Atlantic Audubon Chapter Presidents, from Walt Pomeroy, Regional Vice President. Regarding new developments in the Brigantine Refuge Fundraising project. 13 December 1985.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 13 Correspondence, 1987

To Cape May Bird Observatory Member, from Patricia Sutton, Treasurer/Naturalist. Regarding membership renewal and Cape May Bird Observatory news. 21 March 1987.

To Cape May Bird Observatory Member, from Pete Dunne, Cape May Bird Observatory Director Emeritus. Regarding the 4^th Annual World Series of Birding. No Date. Attached, pledge sheets for the Cape May Bird Observatory, and brochure for Birdathon 87.

To Mr. Peter S. Duncan, Executive Director, PA Game Commission, from Stephen R. Rannels, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Regarding the rules for the capture of bird of prey by falconers. The Lancaster County Bird Club is voicing its opposition to the rule changes proposed. 21 April 1987. Attached letter to Peter Duncan, Executive Director, PA Game Commission, from Stanley E. Senner, Executive Director, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Observatory. Regarding the above mentioned proposed rule. 2pgs. 11 March 1987. Attached page regarding special permits.

To Mr. Peter S. Duncan, Executive Director, PA Game Commission, from Stephen R. Rannels, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Regarding less common species nesting on Rookery Island. 18 May 1987. Attached are 5 addresses for Pat.

To Mr. Steve Cummings, President, Conestoga Valley Association, Mr. Thomas P. Schaffer, LEAF, Mr. Robert F. Vanderslice, Lancaster County Conservancy, Mrs. Jane Grushow, Muhlenberg Society, from Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman. Requesting a list of officers which can be shared with other organizations, in an effort to improve communication among conservation organizations. 9 June 1987.

To Mr. Maurice G. Hobaugh, PA Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Forestry, from Jay R. George, Coordinator. Regarding the agreement for the use of Cornwall Fire Tower. 6 July 1987.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Manomet Bird Observatory. Thanking for $50 for membership dues. 1 September 1987.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Frank H. Felbaum, Executive Director, Wild Resource Conservation Fund. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution. No Date. Attached letter to Mr. Frank H. Fellenbaum, Executive Director, Wild Resource Conservation Fund, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Sending a contribution of $100 to the Wild Resources Conservation Fund. 6 October 1987.

To Mrs. Patricia Witmer, from Daniel Brauning, The Academy of Natural Sciences. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution. 15 October 1987. Attached letter to Mr. Daniel Brauning, PA Breeding Bird Atlas Project, Academy of Natural Sciences, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Sending a $100 contribution to support further studies. 6 October 1987. Attached letter to Mr. Daniel Brauning, Delaware Valley Birdline, The Academy of Natural Sciences, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Sending a $50 contribution to support the Delaware Valley Birdline. 6 October 1987.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Patricia Sutton, Teacher Naturalist, Cape May Bird Observatory. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their support of the project: Wind Seine. 19 October 1987. Attached letter to Executive Director, Cape May Bird Observatory, New Jersey Audubon Society, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Sending a contribution of $200 to help support further studies. 7 October 1987.

To Mrs. Witmer, from Stan Senner, Executive Director, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association. Handwritten thank you letter for the contribution made by the Lancaster County Bird Club. 20 October 1987. Attached is a hand written note to Pat regarding new memberships and contributions to be made.

National Audubon Society Affiliate Officer Form for The Lancaster County Bird Club. 2 November 1987. Attached letter to Mrs. Valerie K.M. Schutsky, Treasurer, from Janice Brown, Membership Department, National Audubon Society. Notice of renewal date for Lancaster County Bird Clubs status as an Affiliate of the National Audubon Society. 5 October 1987.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, from Peter Duncan, Executive Director, PA Game Commission. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution of $200. 5 November 1987. Attached letter to Mr. Charles Strouphar, Manager, Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Sending a contribution of $200 to be used for conservation efforts. 6 October 1987.

To Mr. Larry Woodward, Associate State Director, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, from Jay Richard George, Conservation Chairman. Requesting that the Bureau of Land Management proceed with the protection of the Los Medanos Raptor Area. 9 November 1987.

To All Lancaster County Librarians, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Offering updated information. December 1987. Attached are the listing of the local libraries in Lancaster County and their hours.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 14 Correspondence, 1988

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, from W. Fred Kinsey, III, Director, North Museum. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution of $100. 9 January 1988. Attached letter to Dr. W. Fred Kinsey, III, Director, North Museum, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Sending a contribution of $100 to the North Museum. 6 January 1988.

To Ms. Frances Spivy-Weber, Treasurer, International Council for Bird Preservation, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer. Enclosing a contribution of $100. 15 January 1988. Attached handwritten note to Pat, indicating to whom the check should be made out and mailed to. Signed Barb. 13 January 1988.

To Mr. Jay Richard George, Conservation Chairman, from Richard L. Manus, Area Manager, United States Department of the Interior. Response to letter, regarding the Los Medanos Raptor Area. Stamped 5 February 1988.

To Mr. James E. Huber, Chairman, Lancaster County Commissioners, from Jay Richard George, Conservation Chairman. Offering thanks regarding the creation of a new park unit, Lancaster Junction Trail. 22 February 1988. Attached article, Viewpoint, Rails –to-Trails, by David Burwell. Wilderness, Winter 1986.

To The Honorable Gibson, E. Armstrong, Senator, 13th District, from Jay Richard George, Conservation Chairman. Regarding support for the “bottle bill”. 22 February 1988. Attached letter to Mr. Jay Richard George, from Gibson E. Armstrong, Senator, 13th District. Regarding a 30 minute television program which has been prepared by Senator Armstrong concerning the solid waste crisis. 21 January 1988.

To Manager, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, from Jay Richard George, Conservation Chairman. Asking for stricter regulations concerning the use of the beach, in order to protect the wildlife. 23 February 1988.

To Mr. R. Stanley Smith, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Judith C. Johnson, Committee to Preserve Assateague Island, Inc. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution of $100. 31 March 1988.

To Ms. Vicki Leonhart, The Nature Conservancy, from Jay Richard George, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Regarding a formal request that two state game lands be protected. Letter is two-sided. 2 May 1988.

To Mr. Maurice G. Hobaugh, PA Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Forestry, from Jay Richard George, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Offering thanks for the use of Cornwall Fire Tower. 10 May 1988.

To Pat, from Wm. E Tauzer. Thanking the entire executive committee at the Lancaster County Bird Club for their check of $155. 00 that was received from R. Stanley Smith. 29 May 1988.

To The Honorable Arlen Spector, Senator from Pennsylvania, from Jay Richard George, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Requesting support for moving the bill S-252 to a yes vote. Same letter also sent to The Honorable John Heinz, Senator from Pennsylvania. 14 June 1988.

To Ms. Frances Spivy-Weber, Treasurer, International Council for Bird Preservation, National Audubon Society, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosing a membership check of $100. 5 August, 1988. Attached letter to ICBP Section Non-Voting Member, from Frances Spivy-Weber, Treasurer, International Council for Bird Preservation. Regarding 1988 dues. 12 April 1988. Handwritten note at bottom of letter addressed to Pat from Stan, regarding the mailing of the 1988 dues.

To Mr. Maurice G. Hobaugh, PA Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Forestry, from Jay Richard George, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Requesting the use of the Cornwall Fire Tower, during the fall hawk migration season. 6 August, 1988.

To Supporting member, from Stanley E. Senner, Executive Director, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their continuing membership. Attached membership dues receipt and membership card. Handwritten note on bottom of letter, expressing thanks to the Lancaster County Bird Club. 6 August 1988.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, c/o R. Stanley Smith, from Manomet Bird Observatory. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their $100 membership dues. 14 September 1988. Attached letter to Lancaster County Bird Club, c/o R. Stanley Smith, from Linda Leddy, Director, Manomet Bird Observatory. A quick thank you for increasing level of support to MBO. 14 September 1988.  

To Mr. Bud Cook, The Nature Conservancy, PA Field Office, from Jay Richard George, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Asking for protection of an area just north of the Lancaster County line. 27 September 1988.

To the Honorable William J. Hughes, United States Congressman, from Jay Richard George, President, Lancaster County Historical Society. Requesting support for the establishment of a National Wildlife Refuge in the Cape May area. 7 October 1988.

To Jay Richard George, from Victoria Leonhart, Director of Land Protection, The Nature Conservancy. Thanking The Lancaster County Bird Club for letting the Nature Conservancy know about the wetlands area in Lancaster County. 15 October 1988.

To Dr. W. Fred Kinsey, III, Director, North Museum, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosing a contribution of $100 to support the natural history program. 29 October 1988. Attached letter to Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from W. Fred Kinsey, III, Director, North Museum. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution of $100. 4 November 1988.

To Mr. Frank H. Felbaum, Executive Director, Wild Resource Conservation Fund, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosing a contribution of $200. 29 October 1988.

To Mr. Daniel Brauning, The Pennsylvania Breeding Bird Atlas and the Delaware Valley Birdline, The Academy of Natural Sciences, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing 2 contribution checks. $100 for the Pennsylvania Breeding Bird Atlas, and $50.00 for the Delaware Valley Birdline. 29 October 1988.

To Mr. Jay Richard George, President, Lancaster County Bird Club, from William Hughes, Member of Congress. Offering thanks for the letter concerning the establishment of a National Wildlife Refuge in Cape May. And informing of continued efforts in establishing the National Wildlife Refuge. 2 November 1988. Attached letter to Mr. Ronald Lambertson, Regional Director, Region V, United States Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, from William Hughes, Member of Congress. Regarding the Cape May Wildlife Refuge. 3 pages. 30 September 1988.

To Mr. J. David Brunner, Boise District Office, Bureau of Land Management, from Jay R. George, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Requesting that the Bureau of Land Management deny any request to develop any part of the Snake River Bird of Prey Area, including Orchard Training Area. 3 November 1988. Attached bulletin concerning Snake River Bird Of Prey. 2 sided. October 1988.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, c/o Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, from Nancy Burzynski, Membership Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution of $100. 18 November 1988. Attached letter to The Nature Conservancy, Pennsylvania Field Office, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing a contribution of $100. 15 November 1988.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Peter Duncan, Executive Director, PA Game Commission. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution. 30 November 1988. Attached letter to Mr. Charles Strouphar, Manager, Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing a contribution of $100. 29 October 1988.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, from Paul Kerlinger, Director , Patricia Sutton, Teacher Naturalist, Cape May Bird Observatory. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their renewal contribution. 3 December 1988. Attached letter to All Birder, from Patricia Sutton, Teacher Naturalist, Paul Kerlinger, Director, Cape May Bird Observatory. Regarding a recent publication, Cape May Bird Report: 1987. Attached membership card for 1988-89 year. Attached letter to Cape May Bird Observatory Member, from Paul Kerlinger, Director, and Patricia Sutton, Teacher/Naturalist, Cape May Bird Observatory. Offering thanks for continued support. Handwritten note on bottom, “Thank you for the generous contribution”. Attached letter to Mr. Paul Kerlinger, Director, Cape May Bird Observatory, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing a contribution of $200. 29 October 1988.

To Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club, from John P. Mikowychok, Executive Director, Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation. Thanking Lancaster County Bird Club for their response to the issue of Lancaster Polo Association request to relocate to Central Park. No Date.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 15 Correspondence, 1989

To Mr. & Mrs. Franklin C. Haas, Editors, Pennsylvania Birds, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Informing Mr. & Mrs. Haas that the Lancaster County Bird Club Board of Directors voted to support the publication Pennsylvania Birds, by contributing $100 to defray publication costs. 16 January 1989.

To Ambassade Du Canada, Canadian Embassy, from Jay Richard George, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Asking for 100 copies of the booklet Fact Sheet on Acid Rain. 7 February 1989.

To Mr. Maurice E. Hobaugh, District Forester, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Forestry, from Jay Richard George, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Expressing thanks for the use of Cornwall Fire Tower. 18 February 1989.

To Pat, from Bard. Thank You card for the contribution made by the Lancaster County Bird Club, to the Pennsylvania Birds. Handwritten. 1 March 1989.

To Mr. Richard Kreider, President, Franklin & Marshall College, from Jay Richard George, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Asking that Franklin & Marshall College rethink their position regarding the use of the North Museum. 6 March 1989.

To Stan, from Pat. Interoffice correspondence, concerning a program the previous night, reimbursement for postage, and dates for return from vacation. 11 March 1989.

To Jay Richard George, from Richard Kneedler, Franklin & Marshall College. Thanking Mr. George for interest and concern regarding the North Museum. 16 March 1989. Attached letter to The Members of the Museum Study Commission, from Aaron Martin and Richard Kneedler. Regarding tasks to be undertaken by the commission concerning the North Museum. 2 pages. 20 February 1989.

Mr. Daniel Brauning, The Pennsylvania Breeding Bird Atlas, The Academy of Natural Sciences, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing a contribution for $75 in the name of Ms. Chase. 17 March 1989. To Mr. Robert Perry, Southeast Region Office, Pennsylvania Fish Commission, from Jay R. George, Conservation Committee Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Concerning the vandalism of the Cornwall Fire Tower. Informing Mr. Perry that repairs were made and enclosing a key that will open the 2 master locks. 8 May 1989.

To Mr. Maurice E. Hobaugh, District Forester, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Forestry, from Jay R. George, Conservation Committee Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Regarding the Cornwall Fire Tower vandalism and the new security system put in place. Enclosing a key for the 2 master locks. 8 May 1989.

To Mr. Donald B. Chubb, President, Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation, from Barbara Warren, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Thanking the Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation for its commitment to protect the wildlife that uses the Conejohela Flats. 15 May 1989.

To Mr. Peter S. Duncan, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Game Commission, from Barbara Warren, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Thanking the PA Game Commission for committing to protect the game and non-game species of wildlife at Conejohela Flats and small chain of islands on the Susquehanna River near Washington Boro. 15 May 1989.

To The Honorable H. John Heinz, Senator from Pennsylvania, from Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Asking for support on the addition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service budget, for FY1990 , and to contact Senator Byrd for support on these issues as well. 23 May 1989.

To Mr. John P. Mikowychok, Executive Director, Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation, from Barbara Warren, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Offering support to the grant to renovate and restore the Rockford barn and use it as an environmental center. 10 June 1989.

To Mr. John P. Wikowychok, Executive Director, Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation, from Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Concerning the proposed polo field for Lancaster County Central Park. Expressing opposition to such construction. 2-sided. 13 June 1989.

To Mr. Maurice G. Hobaugh, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Forestry, from Jay Richard George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Requesting the use of Cornwall Fire Tower for annual Hawk watch. 24 August 1989.

To The Nature Conservancy, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing a donation of $100 for support of conservation efforts. 2 October 1989. Attached postcard to Lancaster County Bird Club, from Nancy A. Burzynski, Membership Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy. Thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for their contribution. 4 October 1989.

To Mr. Frank H. Felbaum, Executive Director, Wild Resource Conservation Fund, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing a contribution for $200. 2 October 1989.

To Ms. Linda Leddy, Director, Manomet Bird Observatory, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing a contribution of $100. 2 October 1989. Attached thank you to Lancaster County Bird Club from the Manomet Bird Observatory. Thank you for $100 membership dues. 5 October 1989.

National Audubon Society Affiliate Office Form for the Lancaster County Bird Club. 9 September 1989. Attached letter to Mr. R. Stanley Smith, Treasurer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Elizabeth Ryan, Membership Department, National Audubon Society. Regarding the renewal date for Lancaster County Bird Club’s status as an affiliate of the National Audubon Society. 18 August 1989.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Frank B. Gill, Chairman, Ornithology Department, The Academy of Natural Sciences. Thank you for donation of $50. Attached letter to Mr. Daniel Brauning, The Pennsylvania Breeding Bird Atlas and The DVOC Birding Hotline, The Academy of Natural Sciences, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing contribution checks. $100 to the Pennsylvania Breeding Bird Atlas, $50 to Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences (DVOC Hotline). 2 October 1989.

To Ms. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from W. Fred Kinsey, III, Director, North Museum. Thank you for renewal of North Museum Organization membership. 10 October 1989. Attached receipt for membership renewal. 19 October 1989. Attached letter to Mr. W. Fred Kinsey, III Director, North Museum, Franklin & Marshall College, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing a contribution of $100. 2 October 1989.

To Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Peter S. Duncan, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Game Commission. Thank you for contribution. 18 October 1989. Attached letter to Mr. Peter S. Duncan, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Game Commission, from Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing a contribution of $100. 2 October 1989.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, c/o Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Paul Kerlinger, Director, Patricia Sutton, Teacher Naturalist, Cape May Bird Observatory. Thank you for renewal contribution. 18 December 1989. Attached membership card. Attached letter to CMBO Member, from Paul Kerlinger, Director, and Patricia Sutton, Teacher Naturalist, Cape May Bird Observatory, Membership renewal information and card. No date. Attached letter to Mr. Paul Kerlinger, Director, Cape May Bird Observatory, New Jersey Audubon Society, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing a contribution of $200 for support of the CMBO programs. 2 October 1989.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 16 Correspondence, 1990

To Honorable H. John Heinz III, Senator from Pennsylvania, from Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Regarding Senate Bill 1630. Thanking Heinz for his support and efforts for reduction of pollution and waste of natural resources. 18 January 1990.

To Honorable Arlen Spector, Senator from Pennsylvania, from Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Regarding Senate Bill 1630. Requesting full support of the bill and help in keeping the bill from being weakened. 18 January 1990.

To Mr. Maurice G. Hobaugh, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Forestry, from Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Thanking Mr. Hobaugh for the use of the Cornwall Fire Tower as the site for our annual Fall Hawk Watch. 5 February 1990.

A Response to “Parks 2000 – A Preliminary Report”. By Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Detailing opposition to the use of parks as resort complexes, golf courses, tennis courts, and fitness centers. Support for keeping parks from being developed into commercial recreational enterprises. Hand written note on bottom, noting date of delivery and hearing one of eight, by State DER. 21 February 1990.

Jim, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Concerning dues for the upcoming membership year. 13 March 1990.

To National Wildlife Federation, Publication Department, from Jay Richard George, Conservation Chairman. Request for permission to reprint and distribute the article “Taming Toxics in Your Homes” from the April-May issue of National Wildlife. 5 May 1990.

To Mr. Ed Gosnell, Manager, Middle Creek Wildlife Area, Administrative Center, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Thanking Mr. Gosnell for the use of the auditorium of the Visitors Center. 9 June 1990.

To Bob Schutsky, Barb Warren, from Pat Witmer. Regarding Animal Rehabilitator in Lancaster County. 17 July 1990.

To Mr. Maurice G. Hobaugh, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Forestry, from Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Asking permission to use the Cornwall Fire Tower for annual Hawk Watch. 7 August 1990.

To Ms. Patricia P. Witmer, Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Peter S. Duncan, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Game Commission. Thanks for $200 contribution for the “Working Together for Wildlife” program. 30 August 1990. Attached letter to Mr. Peter S. Duncan, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Game Commission, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing a $200 contribution to be used for habitat preservation and non-game species. 24 August 1990.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Director of Special Projects, Manomet Bird Observatory. Thanks for gift of $100. 30 August 1990. Attached letter to Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Linda Vanessa Hewitt, Director of Special Projects, Manomet Bird Observatory. Thank you letter for contribution. 30 August 1990. Attached letter to Ms. Linda Leddy, Director, Manomet Bird Observatory, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a contribution of $100. 24 August 1990.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, from Frank H. Felbaum, Executive Director, Wild Resource Conservation Fund. Thank you letter for contribution made. 5 September 1990. Attached letter to Executive Director, Wild Resource Conservation Fund, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a contribution of $200.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Franklin & Marshall College, North Museum. Gift receipt for $100 contribution. 12 September 1990. Attached letter to Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Jonathan L. Richardson, Interim Director, North Museum.

Thanks for $100 contribution to the North Museum. Hand written note on bottom of letter mentioning that hope to mount a new bird exhibit and thanks for support and interest. 30 August 1990. Attached letter to Director, North Museum, Franklin & Marshall College, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing a $100 contribution to the North Museum in support of their natural history program. 24 August 1990.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Marilyn Sanford, President, York Wildcare. Thank you letter for contribution of $100. 17 September 1990. Attached letter to York Wildcare, c/o Nixon County Park, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a contribution of $100. 24 August 1990.

To Ms. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Frank B. Gill, Chairman, Ornithology Department, The Academy of Natural Sciences. Thank you letter for donation of $50 to the Philadelphia BIRDLINE. 18 September 1990. Attached letter to Dr. Frank B. Gill, Chairman, Ornithology Department, The Academy of Natural Sciences, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a contribution of $50 to support the Academy’s DVOC hotline. 24 August 1990.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, c/o Ms. Patricia P. Witmer, from Susan Cary Nicholas, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy. Thank you letter for $400 contribution. 20 September 1990. Attached letter to Ms. Susan Cary Nicholas, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a $400 contribution to be used for wetland projects in the state of Pennsylvania. 24 August 1990.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association. Thank you letter for annual membership renewal. 3 October 1990. Attached dues receipt and membership card. To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Patricia Sutton, Teacher Naturalist, and Paul Kerlinger, Director, Cape May Bird Observatory. Thank you letter for generous membership renewal contribution. 27 October 1990. Attached Cape May Bird Observatory membership card. Attached letter, to Cape May Bird Observatory member, from Paul Kerlinger, Director, Patricia Sutton, Teacher Naturalist, Cape May Bird Observatory. Membership renewal letter. Attached letter to Mr. Paul Kerlinger, Director, Cape May Bird Observatory, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a $200 contribution. 24 August 1990.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from John E. Walker, President, Ducks Unlimited. Thank you letter for contribution, and new membership information. 31 December 1990. Attached membership Ducks Unlimited decal, stamp, temporary membership card, Greenwing program donation form, Ducks Unlimited volunteer form, video guide to waterfowl and game birds, official membership card, collector’s edition incentives for members. Attached letter to Ducks Unlimited, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed contribution of $100. 23 November 1990.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 17 Correspondence, 1991

To Lancaster County Bird Club, c/o Pat Witmer, from Lancaster County Wildlife Center, Inc. Vol.1, No.1 of WILDLIFELINE. Winter 1991.

To Member, from Karen R. Kardos-Groff, Director, Lancaster County Wildlife Center, Inc. Thank you letter for new membership. Membership card attached to bottom of letter. No date.

To John S. May Esquire, May May and Metzger, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Concerning Estate of Frank B. Trout. Thanking Mr. May for informing of Mr. Trout’s bequest to the Lancaster County Bird Club from his estate. Providing Mr. May with information he requested. 14 February 1991. Attached letter to Lancaster County Bird Club, Patricia P. Witmer, from John S. May, May May and Metzger. Informing that Frank B. Trout left a bequest of $1000 to the Lancaster County Bird Club. Request for Employer Identification number. Envelope attached. 11 February 1991.

To Ms. Pat P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Karen & Kelly, Lancaster County Wildlife Center, Inc. Thank you for having Lancaster County Wildlife Center, Inc speak at February meeting for the Lancaster County Bird Club. 27 February 1991.

To Mrs. Warren, from Kevin Hunsecker, Weaver’s Printing Center, Inc. Regarding quotes that were requested on Perfect Bound Book. 1 March 1991.

To Honorable Arlen Specter, Senator from Pennsylvania, from Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Thanking Senator Spector for his support on Tongass Timber Reform Act, Spotted Owl, and “Old Growth” issues. 12 March 1991.

To Honorable H. John Heinz III, Senator from Pennsylvania, from Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Requesting continued support for conservation, natural resources and pollution control. 12 March 1991.

To Mr. Jerry Book, from Charles M. Blanken, Vice-President, Science Press. Concerning quotes to print and bind “Birds of Lancaster County”. 2 pgs. 13 March 1991. Attached is quotation for “Birds of Lancaster County”. 3 pgs. 8 March 1991.

To Mr. Robert M. Schutsky, RMC Environmental Services, Inc., from Donald Sherick, Vice President of Customer Services, Lancaster Press, Inc. Concerning quotes for producing “Birds of Lancaster County”. 18 April 1991. Attached is quotation for “Birds of Lancaster County.” 8 April 1991.

To Ms. Barb Warren, from Donald Sherick, Vice President of Customer Services, Lancaster Press Inc.   Concerning paper samples and prices. 1 May 1991.

To Honorable Arlen Spector, Senator from Pennsylvania, from Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Requesting support for the Senate Bill S-279, the Bryan-Gorton Bill, concerning gasoline consumption. 21 May 1991.

To Ms. Nicola Roth, Wild Birds Unlimited, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Thank you letter for contribution made which represents 10% of purchases made in Ms. Roth’s shop. 12 June 1991. Note on bottom to Barb from Pat asking whether more thank yous were needed. Note attached regarding the purchases at Ms. Nicola Roth’s store. Handwritten.

To Mr. Maurice G. Hobaugh, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Forestry, from Jay Richard George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Requesting the use of the Cornwall Fire Tower for fall Hawk Watch and enclosing 2 copies of “Call Notes” which contain information about the 1990 Hawk Watch. 14 August 1991.

To Honorable Arlen Spector, Senator from Pennsylvania, United States Senate, from Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Requesting support for S-1218 and to co-sponsor the bill. 21 August 1991.

To Honorable Harris Wofford, Senator from Pennsylvania, United States Senate, from Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Requesting support for the Exotic Bird Conservation Act (S-1218). Attached to above. 21 August 1991.

To Honorable Robert S. Walker, House of Representatives, from Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Request for support and co-sponsorship of the Exotic Bird Conservation Act (HR-2541). Attached to above. 21 August 1991.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, c/o Patricia P. Witmer, Sec., from Director, Manomet Bird Observatory. Thank you for contribution and membership dues. 26 August 1991. Attached letter thanking the Lancaster County Bird Club for membership renewal and contribution. Handwritten. 28 August 1991.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Cynthia R. Lenhart, Executive Director, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association. Thank you for contribution in the form of membership fees. Attached is receipt for membership dues and membership card. 28 August 1991.

To The County Commissioners, from Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Thank you to the County Commissioners for the purchase of 200+ acres of woodland and pasture to be added to the County Park System. 29 November 1991.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Sally Jarvis, Assistant Professor, North Museum. Thank you for renewing North Museum Organization membership. 5 December 1991. Attached letter to Executive Director, North Museum, Franklin & Marshall College, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing a contribution of $100. 25 November 1991.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Frank B. Gill, Chairman, Ornithology Department, The Academy of Natural Sciences. Thank you for $50 donation to Philadelphia Birdline. 6 December 1991. Attached letter to Executive Director, The Delaware Valley Birdline, The Academy of Natural Sciences, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing a contribution of $50 in support of the DVOC birding hotline. 25 November 1991.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, ATTN: Ms. Patricia P. Witmer, from Susan Cary Nicholas, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy. Thank you for donation of $400 and informing that part of donation will be used to save Parks in Peril in Latin America and part will be used to protect wetlands in Pennsylvania. Handwritten note on letter: Thank you again, and happy holidays!. 6 December 1991. Attached letter to Ms. Susan Cary Nicholas, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing a $400 donation with instructions to split the money between the wetlands of Pennsylvania and Parks in Peril in Latin America. 25 November 1991.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, from Carl Graybill, Assistant Director, Bureau of Information & Education. Thank you for contribution of $100 for “Working Together for Wildlife” program. 10 December 1991. Attached letter to Mr. Peter S. Duncan, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Game Commission, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing a contribution of $100 to be used for habitat preservation and non-game species. 25 November 1991.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, from Frank H. Felbaum, Wild Resource Conservation Fund.   Thank you for donation of $300. 10 December 1991. Attached letter to Mr. Frank H. Felbaum, Executive Director, Wild Resource Conservation Fund, from Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosing a contribution of $300. 25 November 1991.

To Cape May Bird Observatory Member, from Paul Kerlinger, Director and Patricia Sutton, Teacher-Naturalist. Thank you letter for renewing membership. No date. Attached Cape May Bird Observatory membership card. Attached letter to Lancaster County Bird Club, from Paul Kerlinger, Director, Cape May Bird Observatory. Thank you letter for renewing membership.   Included updates on Cape May Bird Observatory accomplishments. 14 December 1991.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 18 Correspondence, 1992

To Ms. Wilma Jones, Treasurer, F.A.S.T., from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a $50 contribution to support the conservation efforts of the Friends of the Atglen-Susquehanna Trail. 3 February 1992. Attached note card with handwritten note: This is to acknowledge and thank you for your $50 contribution to F.A.S.T., Wilma F. Jones, Treasurer. 6 March 1992.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from John E. Walker, President, Ducks Unlimited INC. Renewed membership letter with attached membership card. 12 February 1992. Attached letter to Lancaster County Bird Club, from John E. Walker, President, Ducks Unlimited INC. Thank you letter for support of Ducks Unlimited. 22 February 1992. Attached letter to Ducks Unlimited INC. from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a contribution of $100. 25 November 1991.

To Miss Barbara Warren, President, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Patricia P. Witmer , Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Thank you letter for the offer of the Board of Directors to pay for a replacement typewriter. Offer is kindly declined so that the Bird Club’s fund may be used conservation efforts within Lancaster County. 2 March 1992. Attached letter to Pat from Bar Warren, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Thanking Pat for all her hard work and dedication through the years. Gets replacement typewriter to say thank you to Pat. 13 February 1992.

To Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from John May, May May and Metzger. Regarding the estate of Frank B. Trout. Sending a Release for the bequest of $1000.00. Informing that the Release needs to be signed and notarized and returned to Mr. May. 16 March 1992.

The Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County Orphans’ Court Division. The Estate of Frank B. Trout. Release for bequest, letter to John S. May Esquire, from Lawrence Barth, Deputy Attorney General. Regarding the estate of Frank B. Trout, and the receipt and release settlement. 24 January 1992. , Recapitulation, Principle Receipts, Principle Disbursements, Income Receipts, Income Disbursements. 16 pgs.

To John S. May Esquire, May May and Metzger, Attn: Wilda, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed the signed and notarized Release for the bequest from the estate of Frank B. Trout. 20 March 1992. Attached Copy of signed and notarized Release for the bequest.

To Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from John S. May, May May and Metzger. Regarding the estate of Frank B. Trout. A thank you for returning the signed and notarized Release for the bequest and enclosed check for $1000.00. Copy of check on bottom of letter. 23 March 1992.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, from Deirdre T. Lehman, Executive Director, The Lancaster County Conservancy. Informing that the Lancaster County Bird Club made a $600 contribution in the name of Patricia P. Witmer. 3 April 1992. Attached contribution thank you card from the Lancaster County Conservancy. Attached note to Jane from Pat. Thank you for the donation made to the Lancaster County Conservancy. 10 April 1992. Attached note to Pat, from Jane. Saying that the board respects the wish that the money that would be spent on a new typewriter be used instead for conservation purposes. Want to use the donation made in Pat’s name as a way to say thank you for all the hard work and dedication she has exhibited towards the Lancaster County Bird Club. No date. Attached letter to Lancaster County Conservancy, from Mrs. Jane Schreffler, Recording Secretary. Enclosed a donation of $600 to be given in honor of Patricia P . Witmer, Corresponding/Membership Secretary. 26 March 1992.

To Mr. Ed Gosnell, Middle Creek Wildlife Area, Administrative Center, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Thank you for allowing the Club to used the Visitor’s Center for the picnic meeting. 11 May 1992.

To Mr. Maurice E. Hobaugh, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Forestry, from Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Thank for the use of the Cornwall Fire Tower. 30 May 1992.

To Mr. Maurice E. Hobaugh, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Forestry, from Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Informing that the Lancaster County Bird Club will use the Cornwall Fire Tower for the Hawk Watch. 8 September 1992.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, c/o Patricia P. Witmer, from Karen A. Haglof, Director of Development, Manomet Bird Observatory. Thank you for renewing annual membership. 29 September 1992.

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Attn: Mr. M. C. McCommons, Bureau of Mining and Reclamation, from Jay R. George, Conservation Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Supporting Pequea Township in regards to SMP Permit Application No. 26900301.   The Lancaster County Bird Club opposes the issuance of the requested permit. 30 September 1992.

To Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Frank B. Gill, Curator and Chairman, Ornithology Department, The Academy of Natural Sciences. Thank you for contribution of $50 to the Philadelphia BIRDLINE. 21 October 1992.

To Dr. Frank Gill, Chairman, Ornithology Department, The Academy of Natural Sciences, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a contribution of $50 to help cover operating expenses of the Philadelphia BIRDLINE. 9 October 1993 (mistyped year).

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Frank H. Felbaum, Executive Director, Wild Resource Conservation Fund. Thank you for contribution. No date. Attached letter to Mr. Frank H. Felbaum, Executive Director, Wild Resource Conservation Fund, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a contribution of $300. 3 December 1992.

To Director, North Museum, Franklin & Marshall College, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a contribution of $100. 3 December 1992. Attached letter to Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Robert Gingerich, Director, North Museum. Thank you for contribution of $100. 8 December 1992.

To Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Susan Cary Nicholas, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy. Thank you for contribution of $200. Handwritten note on bottom of letter: Thank you very much!. 9 December 1992. Attached letter to Ms. Susan Cary Nicholas, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy, Pennsylvania Chapter, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed contribution of $200. 3 December 1992.

To Patricia P. Witmer, Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Carl Graybill, Assistant Director, Bureau of Information & Education. Thank you for contribution of $100. 14 December 1992. Attached letter to Mr. Carl Graybill, Assistant Director, Bureau of Information & Education, Pennsylvania Game Commission, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a contribution of $100 to be used for habitat preservation and non-game species. 3 December 1992.

To Ms. Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from John E. Walker, President, Ducks Unlimited, INC. Thank you for contribution to protect and enhance the continent’s rapidly diminishing wetland habitat. 16 December 1992. Attached letter to Mr. John E. Walker, President, Ducks Unlimited, INC. , from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a contribution of $100 in support of conservation efforts of Ducks Unlimited. 3 December 1992.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 19 Correspondence 1993

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Paul Kerlinger, Director, Cape May Bird Observatory. Thank you letter for membership renewal. 3 January 1993. Attached letter to member from Paul Kerlinger, Director and Patricia Sutton, Teacher Naturalist, Cape May Bird Observatory. Standard thank you membership renewal letter. Attached Cape May Bird Observatory membership card. Attached letter to Mr. Paul Kerlinger, Director, Cape May Bird Observatory, New Jersey Audubon Society, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. 3 December 1993.

To Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Dale Sirbak, Chairman, Waterfowl U.S.A., Lancaster County Chapter. Thank you for contribution of $50 to wetland nesting habitat projects. No date. Attached letter to Waterfowl USA c/o MR. Dale Sirbak, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a contribution of $50 in support of conservation efforts of Waterfowl USA. 18 February 1993. Attached handwritten note with address for Dale Sirbak.

To Mr. Arthur Davis, Department of Environmental Resources, Public Liaison Office, from Jay R. George, Hawk Watch Coordinator, Lancaster County Bird Club. Appealing the termination of the use of the Cornwall Fire Tower. 2 pgs. 30 July 1993.

To Jay R. George, Lancaster County Bird Club, from James R. Grace, Deputy Secretary of Parks and Forestry. Regarding the use of Cornwall Fire Tower. Informing the Bird Club that any use of the Cornwall Fire Tower must be coordinated through the Fish Commission. 26 August 1993.

To Mr. Edward R. Miller, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, from Jay R. George. Regarding the Cornwall Fire Tower. Asking for permission for continued use of the Cornwall Fire Tower. Promising continued light maintenance. 9 September 1993.

Lancaster County Bird Club Board of Directors. Meeting Minutes included people present, resignations, information on additional information on Middle Creek acquisition of additional wetlands, additional funds requested by FAST, people asked to served on the Ted Parker Memorial Fund. Submitted by Jane Schreffler. 10 September 1993.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, c/o Patricia P. Witmer, from Karen A. Haglof, Director of Development, Manomet Bird Observatory. Thank you for dues payment for annual membership. 15 September 1993.

To Mr. Paul Kerlinger, Director, Cape May Bird Observatory, New Jersey Audubon Society, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a check for $100 in support of the efforts of the Cape May Bird Observatory. 9 October 1993. Attached letter to CMBO Member, from Paul Kerlinger, Director, and Patricia Sutton, Teacher Naturalist, Cape May Bird Observatory. Thank you for membership renewal. Attached Cape May Bird Observatory membership card.

To Mr. Dale Sirbak, Chairman, Waterfowl USA, Lancaster County Chapter, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a contribution of $100 in support of conservation efforts of Waterfowl USA. 9 October 1993.

To Pat Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Jim Brett, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association. Thank you for gift. 18 October 1993. Attached letter to Mr. Jim Brett, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a contribution of $200. 9 October 1993.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from D. J. Rushworth, Acting Director, Membership Services Department, Ducks Unlimited INC. Thank you for $100 contribution made through the Wisconsin Electric Employee Fund Drive. 25 October 1993. Attached Ducks Unlimited membership card and sticker. Attached letter to Mr. John E. Walker, President, Ducks Unlimited, INC., from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a contribution of $100 in support of the conservation efforts of Ducks Unlimited. 9 October 1993.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, c/o Patricia P. Witmer, from Susan Cary Nicholas, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy. Thank you for contribution of $200 to The Nature Conservancy’s Campaign for the Delaware. Handwritten note on bottom of letter: Thank you very much for this terrific gift. 28 October 1993. Attached letter to Ms. Susan Cary Nicholas, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy, Pennsylvania Chapter, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a contribution of $200 in support of the “Campaign for the Delaware”. 9 October 1993.

To The Lancaster County Bird Club, from Julie Nettke, Project Coordinator, Friends of the Atglen-Susquehanna Trail. Thank you for contribution made in support of the Rails-To-Trails conversion project. No date. Attached thank you postcard to Lancaster County Bird Club. Thank you for recent contribution. 30 October 1993.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Robert A. Gingerich, Museum Director, North Museum, Franklin & Marshall College. Thank you for membership renewal. 10 December 1993.Attached letter to Mr. Robert Gingerich, Director, North Museum, Franklin & Marshall College. Enclosed a contribution of $100 in support of natural history program. 9 October 1993.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 20 Correspondence, 1994

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Ducks Unlimited INC. Certificate in recognition of significant contributions to Waterfowl conservation. 1994.

Theodore A. Parker III, Memorial Fund Committee. Meeting minutes, members present, suggestion made for appropriation of funds gathered, suggestions discussed and selected to present to the board of directors. Attent: Harold B. Morrin, Chairman. 25 February 1994.

To Marshall J Kaiser, President, and Steven Jones, Vice-President, Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation, from Gerald S. Book, Board of Directors, Lancaster County Bird Club. Concerning the proposed improvements of plant efficiency by raising the top level at the dam. Mr. Book feels that it would be most detrimental to many of the species. He offers an alternate solution. Attached are maps to help illustrate his point. 6 pgs. 21 April 1994.

To Friends of BirdLife International, ICBP INC., ICBP PACS, ICBP-U.S. Section, from George Shillinger, Acting Director U.S. Office.   Regarding a change of address for BirdLife International. 6 September 1994.

To “Project Puffin”, Fratercula Fund, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed a contribution of $100 on behalf of Susan Leake Jones. Copy check on bottom of letter. 12 September 1994. Attached Adopt a Puffin brochure. Attached letter to Jan from Susan Jones. Concerning her bio and presentation. Handwritten. 4 June 1994.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from International Council for Bird Preservation United States Section, INC., Dues Invoice for the Lancaster County Bird Club. Concerning 1994 membership dues. Copy of dues check on bottom of invoice. 9 September 1994.

To Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association. Membership renewal form. Copy of membership dues check on bottom of form. 9 September 1994.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, C/O Patricia P. Witmer, from Karen H. Grey, Director of Development, Manomet Observatory for Conservation Sciences. Thank you for dues payment and annual membership. 16 September, 1994. Attached letter, To Manomet Observatory for Conservation Sciences, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Enclosed contribution of $200. 14 September, 1994.

To Ms. Cynthia R. Lenhart, Executive Director, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Concerning discrepancy in a thank you letter received from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association regarding the credit for a $200 donation. 17 September, 1994.   Attached to letter, to Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Cynthia R. Lenhart, Executive Director, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association. Thank you letter for a donation of $200 from the Wild Bird Centers of America. 16 September, 1994.

To Ms. Julie Netke, Project Coordinator, FAST, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $250 for the preservation of Atglen-Susquehanna Trail. 1 October, 1994. Attached brochure for the Atglen-Susquehanna Trail.

To Fellow Sponsor, from Donald L. Rollins, President, Ducks Unlimited, Inc.   Thank you letter for sponsorship for 1994. No date. Attached Ducks Unlimited Inc, membership card and 1994 Sponsor sticker. Attached letter to Donald L. Rollins, President, Ducks Unlimited, Inc., from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $200 in support of conservation efforts of Ducks Unlimited. 1 October, 1994.

To Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Susan Cary Nicholas, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy. Thank you letter for contribution of $200 to the Nature Conservancy’s Campaign for the Delaware. 7 October, 1994. Attached letter to Ms. Susan Cary Nicholas, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $200 for the Conservancy’s Campaign for the Delaware. 1 October, 1994.

To Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Pete Dunne, Director, Cape May Bird Observatory. Thank you for support and gift to Cape May Bird Observatory. Passing comment on resignation of Paul Kerlinger. 15 October, 1994. Attached letter to Mr. Paul Kerlinger, Director, Cape May Bird Observatory, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed $100 in support of Cape May Bird Observatory. 1 October, 1994.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Weaver, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Robert Gingerich, Museum Director, The North Museum of Natural History and Science. Thank you for renewed membership in the amount of $200. 26 October, 1994. Attached letter to Mr. Robert A. Gingrich, Executive Director, North Museum of Natural History and Science, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $200 in support of natural history program. 1 October, 1994.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 21 Correspondence, 1995

To National Park Service, from Jay R. George, Conservation Committee Chair, Lancaster County Bird Club. Concerning the practice of allowing snowmobiles within Yellowstone Park. Expressing objection to the noise and pollution they are bringing to the park. Outlines a few requests that address the noise and pollution of the snowmobiles. 2 pages. 25 January, 1995.

To Leamington Town Council, from Jay R. George, Conservation Committee Chair, Lancaster County Bird Club. Concerning the proposed airport for Leamington community and its proposed site. Expressing objection to site of airport as well as airport itself. Requests that if an airport needs to be built that it be built well north of proposed site. 31 January, 1995.

Last Will and Testament for Florence G. Kaltenbacher. Outlines distribution of assets including 5% to the Lancaster County Bird Club. 4 pages. 25 June, 1993.

Notice of Beneficial Interest in Estate of Florence G. Kaltenbacher. 5% of residue of estate. 3 February, 1995.

To Reeve and Council, from Jay R. George, Conservation Committee Chairman, Lancaster County Bird Club. Concerning the proposed airport for Leamington community. Expressing objection to choice of site. 2 pages. 9 February, 1995.

To Pat, from Barbara M. Haas, Co-Editor, Pennsylvania Birds. Thank you letter from Frank Gill expressing thanks for contribution to the Birding Hotline from the Lancaster County Bird Club. 5 March, 1995. Attached letter to Lancaster Bird Club, c/o Barbara M. Haas, Delaware Valley Ornithological Club, Academy of Natural Sciences, from Frank B. Gill, Chairman, Ornithology, The Academy of Natural Sciences. Thank you for $50 contribution to the Birding Hotline. 13 February, 1995. Attached letter to Dr. Frank Gill, Curator and Chairman, Ornithology Department, The Academy of Natural Sciences, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $50 to help cover operating expenses of the Philadelphia Birdline. 1 October, 1994.

To Ms. Shirley Bubb, President, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Robert A. Longo, RAL/als, Rhoads and Sinon Attorneys at Law. Regarding the estate of Florence G. Kaltenbacher. Asking if the Bird Club is a charitable organization. 21 April, 1995.

To Mrs. Shirley Bubb President, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Robert A. Longo, RAL/als, Rhoads and Sinon Attorneys at Law. Regarding the estate of Florence G. Kaltenbacher. Requests that Release be dated signed and attested to by appropriate officers of the Club so that distribution of heirs may take places. 19 May, 1995.

To Ms. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Rosalie V. Borzik, Office Manager, Project Puffin, National Audubon Society. Thank you for following through with the request that a donation be made in lieu of payment to Susan Jones. 25 May 1995.

Release, Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court Division. Release for the Estate of Florence G. Kaltenbacher. 3 pages. 29 May, 1995

To Mrs. Shirley Bubb, President, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Robert A. Longo, RAL/als, Rhoads and Sinon, Attorneys at Law. Regarding the estate of Florence G. Kaltenbacher. Thank you for returning the signed release. Enclosed check for the bequest to the Club. 6 June, 1995.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Cynthia R. Lenhart, Executive Director, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association. Thank you for renewing membership with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association. 13 June, 1995.

To Mr. Dale, Sirbak, President, Lancaster County Chapter, Waterfowl USA, from Shirley Bubb, President. Offering support for the release of the Galerucella beetle to control purple loosestrife. Enclosed a contribution of $500. 3 July, 1995.

To Ms. Nancy J. Keeler, Director of Development, Hawk Mountain, Sanctuary Association, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Reiterating that the Lancaster County Bird Club does not release their membership listing in accordance with a unanimous vote by the Lancaster County Board of Directors. 11 September, 1995.   Attached letter to Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Nancy J. Keeler, Director of Development, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association. Requesting the exchange of membership listings with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association to solicit one-time membership acquisition mailing. No date. Attached letter to Ms. Nancy J. Keeler, Director of Development, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Expressing apologies that current club policy does not allow the release of membership information. 29 July, 1995.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, c/o Patricia P. Witmer, from Jacqueline Perry O’Connor, Director of Individual Giving, Manomet Observatory for Conservation Sciences. Thank you for dues payment of $200 and continued support. 13 September, 1995.

To Bird Conservation Alliance, Membership Department, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed $100 for 1995 membership dues. 18 September, 1995.   Attached letter to W. Edward Pederson, Lancaster County Bird Club, from George Fenwick, Bird Conservation Alliance. Regarding report on a recent merger, description of plans for new organization, and continued guidance and support. Note on top of letter from Pat, stating that this letter will be needed for information for the meeting dealing with contributions/memberships. 5 January, 1995.

To Mr. Donald L. Rollins, President, Ducks Unlimited Inc., from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $100 to support conservation efforts. 18 September, 1995.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Cape May Bird Observatory. New membership card. Letter attached to Cape May Bird Observatory member, from Pete Dunne, Director, Cape May Bird Observatory. Thank you letter for contribution and membership. Handwritten note at bottom “Thanks for your generous support! Pete”, Attached letter to Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Pete Dunne, Cape May Bird Observatory. Thank you for $100 donation. 21 September, 1995. Attached letter to Cape May Bird Observatory Friendship Level member, from Pete Dunne, Director, Cape May Bird Observatory. Membership renewal letter. 20 September, 1995. Attached letter to Pete Dunne, Director, Cape May Bird Observatory, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $100. 18 September, 1995. Attached membership renewal envelope.

To Mr. Mike Allwein, Treasurer, Second Mountain Hawk Watch Association, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $100. 25 September, 1995.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Thomas Yatsko, President, Friends of the Atglen-Susquehanna Trail, Inc. Regarding acknowledgement of charitable gift. Thank you for gift of $250. 25 September, 1995. Attached letter to Ms. Julie Netke, Project Coordinator, FAST, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $250. 18 September, 1995.

To Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Susan Cary Nicholas, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy. Thank you for contribution of $200. 26 September, 1995. Attached letter to Ms. Susan Cary Nicholas, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $200 for the Delaware River Project. 18 September, 1995. To Ms. Witmer, from Daniel J. Argo, The Academy of Natural Sciences. Handwritten thank you letter for contribution. Mentions that Fran Gill is on holiday. 29 September, 1995. Attached letter to Mr. Frank Gill, Chairman, Ornithology, The Academy of Natural Sciences, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $50 to help cover operating expenses of the Philadelphia Birdline. 18 September, 1995.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, c/o Shirley Bubb, from Charles H. Nehf, Volunteer Chairman, Wildlands Conservancy. Thank you for contribution of $1,000 to the Wildlands Trust Fund of the Wildlands Conservancy. Handwritten note at top of letter expressing gratitude for contribution. 27 October, 1995. Attached letter to Wildlands Trust Fund/Middle Creek, Wildlands Conservancy, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of 1,000 to help purchase the Coleman tract adjoining the Middle Creek Wildlife Association. Specifies that money is to be used only for the purchase of the Coleman tract. 23 October, 1995. Attached handwritten note with address of Wildlands Trust fund.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 22 Correspondence, 1996

To Mr. Anton J. Sidoti, Director, New York Regional Office, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, from Gerald S. Book, Director, Lancaster County Bird Club. Letter concerning the intention of the Safe Harbor Water Power Company to raise their fore bay level on the Susquehanna River. Requests that the Lancaster County Bird Club be made party to the hearings to decide the outcome of the proposal. Letter includes a proposal made by the Lancaster County Bird Club, in response to the proposal made by the Safe Harbor Water Power Company. Handwritten notes made throughout letter. 6 pages. September, 1996.

To Mr. Anton J. Sidoti, Director, New York Regional Office, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, from Gerald S. Book, Director. Reformatted copy of above letter. 30 September, 1996

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Ducks Unlimited Inc.. Ducks Unlimited Inc., membership card, sticker, and membership renewal receipt. 11 October, 1996.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Pete Dunne, Director, Cape May Bird Observatory. Thank you letter for contribution/membership. New Membership card. Membership renewal receipt. 11 October, 1996.

To Second Mountain Hawk Watch, c/o Morris Cox, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed check for $100 to support the efforts of the Second Mountain Hawk Watch. 12 October, 1996.

To Executive Director, North Museum of Natural History and Science, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $400 to support their natural history program. 12 October, 1996.

To Mrs. Patricia Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Jim Brett, Executive Director, Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art. Thank you for membership contribution of $250. Attached membership card. 17 October, 1996. Attached membership receipt. 11 October, 1996.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Cynthia R. Lenhart, Executive Director, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association. Thank you letter for membership renewal of $100. Enclosed 20 guest passes for the Lancaster County Bird Club. 18 October, 1996. Attached membership renewal receipt. 11 October, 1996.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, c/o Patricia P. Witmer, from Jacqueline Perry O’Connor, Director of Individual Giving, Manomet Observatory for Conservation Sciences. Thank you for membership dues of $200. 18 October, 1996. Attached membership renewal receipt. 11 October, 1996.

To Ms. Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Susan Cary Nicholas, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy. Thank you for contribution of $200 to The Nature Conservancy’s Campaign for the Delaware. 23 October, 1996. Attached letter to Ms. Susan Cary Nicholas, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed check for $200 to support the Delaware River Project. 12 October, 1996.

To Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Sally Conyne, Ornithology Department, The Academy of Natural Sciences. Thank you for $50 contribution to Philadelphia Birdline. 24 November, 1996. Attached letter to Dr. Frank Gill, Chairman, Ornithology Department, The Academy of Natural Sciences, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $50 to support the Philadelphia Birdline. 12 October, 1996.

To Mr. George H. Fenwick, President, American Bird Conservancy, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Thank you letter for notice that the Lancaster County Bird Club had overpaid their dues. Asked that the surplus $25 be placed in the conservation fund. 25 November, 1996. Attached letter to Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from George H. Fenwick, President, American Bird Conservancy. Thank you for $100 membership dues. $25 overpayment due to the membership fee being reduced from $100 to $75. Would like to know how the Lancaster County Bird Club would like the $25 overpayment refunded. 19 November, 1996. Attached letter to Bird Conservation Alliance, Membership Department, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed $100 as payment for 1996 associate member dues. 12 October, 1996.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Julie Netke, Project Director, FAST. Thank you card from donation to FAST. 30 November, 1996. Attached letter to Mr. Thomas Yatsko, President, FAST, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $250 for preservation of the Atglen-Susquehanna Trail. 12 October, 1996.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 23 Correspondence, 1997

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Ducks Unlimited Inc. Membership card and membership renewal receipt. 10 October, 1997.

To Mr. Morris Cox, Second Mountain Hawk Watch, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed $100 in support of the Second Mountain Hawk Watch. 13 October, 1997.

To Mr. Jim Brett, Executive Director, The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $100 to support the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art activities. 13 October, 1997.

To Patricia Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Cynthia R. Lenhart, Executive Director, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association. Thank you letter for $200 contribution. 17 October, 1997. Attached new membership card. Attached receipt of contribution. 10 October, 1997.

To Patricia P. Witmer, from Linda E. Leddy, President, Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences. Thank you for $200 membership dues. 20 October, 1997. Attached membership renewal receipt. 10 October, 1997.

To Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Sally Conyne, Ornithology Department, The Academy of Natural Sciences. Thank you for $50 contribution to Philadelphia Birdline. 20 October, 1997. Attached letter to Ms. Sally Conyne, Ornithology Department, The Academy of Natural Sciences, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $50 to support the Philadelphia Birdline. 13 October, 1997.

To Patricia Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from William T. Wright, Development Coordinator, The North Museum. Thank you for $400 donation. 21 October, 1997. Attached letter to Executive Director, North Museum of Natural History and Science, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $400 to support the natural history program. 13 October, 1997.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from George H. Fenwick, President, American Bird Conservancy. Thank you for membership dues of $100. Handwritten note at bottom of letter. 23 October, 1997. Attached letter to Mr. George H. Fenwick, President, American Bird Conservancy, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed $100 for membership dues and contribution. 13 October, 1997.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, Ms. Patricia P. Witmer, from Susan Cary Nicholas, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy. Thank you letter for $200 contribution. 31 October, 1997. Attached letter to Ms. Susan Cary Nicholas, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. 13 October, 1997.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 24 Correspondence, 1998

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Pete Dunne, Director, Cape May Bird Observatory. Thank you for membership renewal. Attached new membership card, Cape May Bird Observatory decals, membership renewal receipt. 1 August, 1998.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Ducks Unlimited Inc.. New Membership card. Membership renewal receipt. 1 August, 1998.

To Patricia Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Cynthia R. Lenhart, Executive Director, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association. Thank you for $200 membership renewal/contribution. 13 July, 1998. Attached to Ms. Cynthia R. Lenhart, Executive Director, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution/membership fee of $200. 10 August, 1998.

To Mr. and Mrs. James E. Amigh Jr., from Patricia P. Witmer. Enclosed contribution of $200 for Environthon. 10 August, 1998. Attached Lancaster County Elementary Environthon Brochure and business card for Jim Amigh.

To Mr. Morris Cox, Second Mountain Hawk Watch, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $100 to support efforts of the Second Mountain Hawk Watch. 10 August, 1998.

To Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from William T. Wright, Development Coordinator, The North Museum. Thank you for donation of $400. 13 August, 1998. Attached letter to Mr. William T. Wright, Development Coordinator, The North Museum, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $400 to support the natural history program. 10 August, 1998.

To Ms. Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird club, from P. Randolph Gray, State Director, The Nature Conservancy. Thank you for gift of $200 to support the Campaign for the Delaware. 17 August, 1998. Attached letter to Ms. Susan Cary Nicholas, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $200 to support the Campaign for the Delaware. 10 August, 1998.

To Ms. Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Christine Ruas, Membership Coordinator, Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences. Thank you for dues of $200 for annual membership. 18 August, 1998. Attached receipt of membership dues. 1 August, 1998.

To Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from George H. Fenwick, President, American Bird Conservancy. Thank you for membership renewal at $100. 1 September, 1998. Attached letter to Mr. George H. Fenwick, President, American Bird Conservancy, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed $100 for membership fee and contribution. 11 August, 1998.

To Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Leo Joseph, Acting Chairman, Department of Ornithology, The Academy of Natural Sciences. Thank you for $50 support of the Philadelphia Birding Hotline. 8 September, 1998. Attached letter to Ms. Sally Conyne, Ornithology Department, The Academy of Natural Sciences, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $50 to support the Philadelphia Birding Hotline. 10 August, 1998.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, c/o Patricia Witmer, from Wilma F. Jones, Treasurer. Handwritten thank you letter for contribution to FAST. 13 November, 1998. Attached letter to Mr. Thomas Yatsko, President, FAST, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $250 to support efforts to preserve the Atglen-Susquehanna Trail. 9 November, 1998.

To Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Timothy F. Whelan, Executive Director, Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art. Thank you for membership renewal. Attached new membership card. Attached letter to Mrs. Marie Smith, Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed replacement check for $100. Sent after records indicated that previous August 10 check had not been cashed. 19 December, 1998. Attached letter to Tim Whelan, Mrs. Mave Smith, Executive Director, The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $100 to support organizations activities. Hand written notes on page. 10 August, 1998.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 25 Correspondence, 1999

Lancaster County Elementary Envirothon 2000 Sponsor Pledge. Attached letter to Prospective Sponsor, from Lancaster County Elementary Envirothon. Letter outlining the goals and mission of the Lancaster County Elementary Envirothon and outline of budget for 2000. 1 August, 1999.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, c/o Mrs. Patricia P. Witmer, from Cape May Bird Observatory. New membership card. No date. Attached receipt for membership renewal. 10 September, 1999. Attached Cape May Bird Observatory decal.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Ducks Unlimited. New membership card and Ducks Unlimited decal. Attached membership renewal receipt. 21 September, 1999. Attached flyer for a free Classic American Pintail Decoy with membership renewal.

To Ms. Cynthia Lenhart, Executive Director, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, form Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed $200 as contribution to be credited towards annual membership dues. 1 October, 1999.

To Chairman, Department of Ornithology, The Academy of Natural Sciences, form Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $50 to support Philadelphia Birdline. 1 October, 1999.

To Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haas, Editors, Pennsylvania Birds, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $100 to support the printing of Pennsylvania Birds. 1 October, 1999.

To Mr. David Schwenk, President, Second Mountain Hawk Watch, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $100 to support efforts of the Second Mountain Hawk Watch. 1 October, 1999.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, Patricia Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, from Timothy F. Whelan, Executive Director, Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art. Thank you for $200 contribution. 4 October, 1999. Attached Northern Saw-whet Owl Migration Project Research Update. September, 1999. Attached letter to Mr. Timothy Wheton, Executive Director, The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $200 to support organizations activities. 1 October, 1999.

To Ms. Patricia Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Bill Wright, Director of Marketing and Development, North Museum. Thank you for $400 donation. 5 October, 1999. Attached letter to Ms. Mary Barnard, Executive Director, North Museum of Natural History and Science, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $400to support the natural history program. 1 October, 1999.

To Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Lisa Pacheco, Membership Manager, Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences. Thank you for membership renewal. 6 October, 1999. Attached membership renewal receipt. 10 September, 1999.

To Patricia Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from P. Randolph Gray, State Director, The Nature Conservancy. Thank for $200 contribution. Handwritten note on bottom about visiting partnership site. 6 October, 1999. Attached letter to Mr. P. Randolph Gray, State Director, The Nature Conservancy, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution $200 to support Wings of Americas Program. 1 October, 1999.

To Patricia P. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Gerald W. Winegard, Vice-president for Policy. Thank you for membership renewal. 7 October, 1999. Attached membership renewal receipt. 28 September, 1999.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, c/o Patricia Witmer, from Wilma F. Jones, Treasurer. Thank you for contribution to FAST. 13 October, 1999. Attached letter to Ms. Wilma F. Jones, Treasurer, FAST, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Enclosed contribution of $250 to support efforts to preserve the Atglen-Susquehanna Trail. 1 October, 1999.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 26 Correspondence, 2000-2001

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Department of the Treasury. Notification of Employer Identification Number (EIN) assignment. 7 February 2000.

To Jane Schreffler, Lancaster County Bird Club, from John Wolf. Confirmation that an incorrect EIN had been used, application for a new one will need to be submitted with contact information. 18 February 2000.

To Mr. Alain J. P. Belda, Alcoa, from Mr. Leon Schreffler, Lancaster County Bird Club. Request for aid in preserving the Dillerville Marsh in Lancaster County. Asks that an Alcoa representative meet with additional parties to discuss a proposal. Copies also sent to Mr. Daniel Braunning, Pennsylvania Game Commission; Mr. Mark Embeck, Department of Environmental Protection; Mr. John Gibble, Army Corp of Engineers; and Mr. Christopher Finley, The Goldenberg Group Asset Manager. 22 May 2001.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 27 Correspondence, 2003

To the Senator, Pennsylvania, from Jan A. Witmer, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Requests the Senator to find methods to provide additional funds for the Wildlife Conservation Fund in the Pennsylvania State Budget. Specifically mentions Senate Bill 32 which would remove current restrictions on the Wildlife Conservation Fund being able to receive monies from the General Fund. Copies also sent to Senators, Representatives on attached list and Governor Rendell. 16 May 2003.

To Representative, Pennsylvania, from Jan A. Witmer, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Requests the Representative to find methods to provide additional funds for the Wildlife Conservation Fund in the Pennsylvania State Budget. Specifically mentions House of Representatives Bill 1059 which would remove current restrictions on the Wildlife Conservation Fund being able to receive monies from the General Fund. 16 May 2003.

To Governor, Pennsylvania, from Jan A. Witmer, President, Lancaster County Bird Club. Requests the Governor to find methods to provide additional funds for the Wildlife Conservation Fund in the Pennsylvania State Budget. 16 May 2003.

List of Lancaster County’s GOP State Senators and Representatives. Includes Sen. Gibson E. Armstrong, Sen. David “Chip” Brightbill, Sen. Noah Wenger, Rep. Katie True, Rep. Roy E. Baldwin, Rep. Gibson E. Armstrong, Rep, Gordon Denlinger, Rep. Tom Creighton, Rep. Scott W. Boyd, Rep. David Hickernell, and Hon. P. Michael Sturla.

Email to J. Witmer, President, from J. Schreffler, Lancaster County Bird Club. Contains list of previously mentioned Senators, Representatives and Gov. Ed Rendell. 30 April 2003.

To Jan Witmer, President, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Noah W. Wenger, Pennsylvania Senator. Attached is a copy of the Senate Bill 32. Informs Ms. Witmer that the bill will be voted on the following week (13 May) by the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and if it goes to the full Senate he will keep her support in mind. 9 May 2003.

Senate Bill No. 32. Meant to amend the act of 23 June 1982. The Wild Resource Conservation Act would allow monies from the General Fund to be used by the Department of Environmental Resources. Session of 2003.

To Jan Witmer, President, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Gordon R. Denlinger, State Representative. Provides copies of both the House Bill 1059 and Senate Bill 32. Informs Ms. Witmer that House Bill 1059 was referred to the House Appropriations Committee on 2 April 2003 and Senate Bill 32 had been referred to the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on 21 January 2003. At the time of correspondence, both bills were in their respective committees. 14 May 2003.

House Bill No. 1059. Meant to amend the act of 23 June 1982. The Wild Resource Conservation Act would allow monies from the General Fund to be used by the Department of Environmental Resources. Session of 2003.

Senate Bill No. 32. Same as above.

Agreement for auditorium rental at the Farm and Home Foundation of Lancaster County. Signed by Jan A. Witmer, President, Lancaster County Bird Club, and Linda J. Armstrong, Manager, Farm and Home Center. 5 September, 2003.

To Mr. Marty McGrath, Assistant Director, Facilities & Operations for Franklin and Marshall College, from Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, Lancaster County Bird Club. Indicating an enclosed check in the appropriate amount to cover rental of Kaufman Hall for 7 November by the Lancaster County Bird Club. Also extends a ‘thank-you’ to Ms. Mary Lynn Dipalo and Ms. Karen Weaver for their help. 14 November 2003.

To Jan Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Marty McGrath, Assistant Director, Facilities and Operations. Provides copy of the reservation for the Bird Club event on Campus. Requests a copy of the club’s insurance prior to the event taking place and payment after the event takes place. 21 July 2003.

Confirmation for Lancaster Bird Club. Titled ‘guest speaker’ and requested by ‘Marty McGrath’. Scheduled by Karen Weaver. Provides the event start/end time and location. 14 May 2003 (contains writing in pencil at bottom).

Confirmation for Lancaster County Bird Club. Titled ‘guest speaker’ and requested by ‘Marty McGrath’. Scheduled by Karen Weaver. Provides the event start/end time and location. 14 May 2003.

Notice that a call was placed to Marty McGrath concerning contract; it would be sent out. 17 July 2003.

To Marty McGrath, Assistant Director, Facilities and Operations, from Jan A. Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club. Informs Mr. McGrath that no confirmation had yet been received regarding their reservation for Kaufman Science Hall. Names company through whom they have insurance through. They have not received the reservation form as well, and that calls had been placed to his phone will messages. Provides home address the reservation form can be sent to. 21 July 2003.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 28 Correspondence, 2004

To Mr. Albert T. Spiese from Jan A. Witmer, President. Permission for Mr. Spiese to use a paragraph in the Lancaster County Bird Club book. 28 June 2004.

To Jan, President from Al Spiese. Requesting permission to use a paragraph from the Lancaster County Bird Club book. 20 June 2004.

To the Board of Directors, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Jan. A member wanted to renew but as a ‘lifetime member’, the Club up to this point had no requests for lifetime memberships. $2,000 was given (and accepted as a donation) for a lifetime membership by the requesting member. 8 July 2004.

To Jan, from Shirley, the Board of Directors, Lancaster County Bird Club. Acceptance of the lifetime membership of the renewing member.

To Jan, from James H. Smith, the Board of Directors, Lancaster County Bird Club. Acceptance of the lifetime membership request of the renewing member. Also states that lifetime membership should be discussed at next meeting as well as cost of such a membership. 8 July 2004.

To Jan, from Fred, the Board of Directors, Lancaster County Bird Club. Acceptance of the lifetime membership of the renewing member. Includes that although this is the first time it has been done it has been previously discussed. 8 July 2004.

To Jan, from Ann, the Board of Directors, Lancaster County Bird Club. Acceptance of the lifetime membership of the renewing member. Includes that they believe a precedent should be established for any future requests of lifetime membership as well as what the fee would be. 8 July 2004.

To Jan, from Jonathan, the Board of Directors, Lancaster County Bird Club. Acceptance of the lifetime membership of the renewing member. 9 July 2004.

To Jan, from Jane, the Board of Directors, Lancaster County Bird Club. Acceptance of the lifetime membership of the renewing member. Considers establishing guidelines or do lifetime memberships on a case-by-case basis. 8 July 2004.

To Jan, from a member of the Board of Directors, Lancaster County Bird Club. Acceptance of the lifetime membership and questions whether the $2,000 is the price for future requests as well. 10 July 2004.

To Jan, from Larry Coble, the Board of Directors, Lancaster County Bird Club. Acceptance of the lifetime membership of the renewing member. 8 July 2004.

To Jan, from Bruce A. Carl, the Board of Directors, Lancaster County Bird Club. Acceptance of the lifetime membership of the renewing member. Also asks about an IBA route and the Point Counts associated with it per the request of Kim Van Fleet. 11 July 2004.

To Jan, from Rosemary, the Board of Directors, Lancaster County Bird Club. Acceptance of the lifetime membership of the renewing member. 11 July 2004.

To Jan, from Sally S. Lounsbery, the Board of Directors, Lancaster County Bird Club. Acceptance of the lifetime membership of the renewing member. Believes this should be discussed at the next meeting for any possible future requests. 14 July 2004.

To Joanne, Lancaster County Bird Club. Letter indicating the approval by the Board of Directors for the lifetime membership request and future discussions of adding a lifetime membership option to future members. 10 July 2004.

To Dorothy I. Rutbell from Jan A. Witmer, President. Letter indicating that the $2,000 given to the Lancaster County Bird Club as part of the lifetime membership can be considered tax deductible. 17 July 2004.

To Jan, President, from Dorothy R. Requesting paperwork regarding the gift of $2,000 to the Lancaster County Bird Club for tax purposes. 15 July 2004.

To Dorothy I. Rutbell from Jan A. Witmer, President. Acceptance and acknowledgement of both the donation and lifetime membership. Indicates that because there was no category of lifetime membership time had needed to be taken to receive acceptance among the Board of Directors, which had been approved. Due to her request there will be a new category for lifetime membership. 10 July 2004.

Lancaster County Bird Club Membership Form — Year 2004 – 2005. Request by Dorothy I. Rutbell for a lifetime membership. 2004.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 29 Correspondence, 2005 – 2007

Thank you card to the Lancaster County Bird Club from Andrew Odell for the scholarship that was awarded to him to visit Easter Egg Rock and the seabird colony. 11 March 2005.

Letter to Christopher Lituma from Jan Witmer, President informing him that he would not be receiving the scholarship award. 12 March 2005.

Thank you card to the Lancaster County Bird Club from the “Solanco Salamanders” & coaches thanking the club for their participation in the Elementary Envirothon. May 2005.

E-mail to Michael McKinne from Jan informing him that auditing takes place when it does due to election times of officers and directors. 27 July 2005.

E-mail from James Smith, Holtwood Environmental Preserve, informing the club that there has been a Bald Eagle Nest along the river and that PPL is considering the use of a webcam for this nest for purpose of education and asking if the club would like to be a partner in this endeavor. 27 July 2005.

E-mail to Jim from Jan stating that the club would indeed be interested in becoming a partner and asking what would be involved with the partnership and indicating that his initial e-mail would be forwarded to the Board for feedback. 27 July 2005.

Letter to “friends of the Elementary Envirothon” from Jim Amigh, saying when and where the upcoming Envirothon will be held and providing the subject under which would be represented as well as when to gather together to assemble study materials. 9 September 2005.

E-mail forwarded to LCBC Board of Directors from Jan regarding a lit of birds that was compiled between the 1820s and the 1850s of local birds and requesting ornithologists to provide comments on the list and indicate which birds are no longer in the area. 12 January 2006. Attached is a list of birds.

E-mail to Carolyn from Bob Schutsky providing comments about the bird list that was from Jan. 24 January 2006.

Letter to the Lancaster County Bird Club from Franklin and Barbara Haas and Deuane Hoffman requesting permission to use the Club’s book publication in their own stating that full acknowledgement will be given. 8 February 2006. Attached is the signed permission form. 10 February 2006.

Letter to Magalie Salas, Secretary for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission which the Bird Club was also a recipient, from Marshall J. Kaiser, Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation, providing information from the 2006 mudflat survey conducted in the vicinity of Green, Rookery and Walnut Islands and stating that if there are any comments or questions to contact Ted Rineer or himself. 12 April 2006.

Thank you card to Jan from Jim Amigh saying thank-you for encouraging Vonnie and Carl Beck and Ann Bodling to volunteer during the Elementary Envirothon. 14 April 2006.

E-mail to ‘All’ from Ann Bodling informing everyone that they will not need to change locations for their meetings. 17 August 2006.

Letter to Martha Sadler-Stine from Patricia Witmer, Corresponding/Membership Secretary, informing her that a gift membership had been provided to her from Joanna Sadler and that it will expire on 30 June 2007. 2 September 2006.

Letter to Linda Armstrong, Manager, Farm & Home Center, from Patricia Witmer, Corresponding/Membership Secretary providing a list of the items that are included with the correspondence as well as a list of items that will be needed for every meeting as well as suggesting that they get together to confirm dates. 9 September 2006. Attached is the rental agreement for the Farm & Home Center to be used by the Bird Club. 21 August 2006. Also attached is a letter to Jan from Linda Armstrong, Manager, Farm and Home Foundation of Lancaster County requesting that the Club sign a rental agreement for the year 2006-07 and informing them that the cost of the rental will also increase. 18 August 2006.

Paperwork to the Lancaster County Bird Club from Jim Amigh requesting sponsorship for the Elementary Envirothon. 2 October 2006.

Letter to Linda Armstrong, Manager, Farm and Home Center, from Patricia Witmer, Corresponding/Membership Secretary, stating that enclosed was the rental fee and informing her that the room had not been set-up in accordance with the way it should have been and for the 2007 – 2008 calendar year they request to reserve the auditorium (if possible) on the second Friday of each month. 14 October 2006.

E-mail to “everybody” from Jonathan Heller, informing members that he recently received a letter for the Club from the PA Department of Revenue concerning Use Tax and although he believes the club does not owe anything due to the Use Tax he wanted to verify first that no purchases were made for the club out of state or on the internet where sales tax had not been applied before he responds. 27 February 2007.

E-mail to “everybody” from Kelly McKinne informing the members that she will not be running for her position on the Bird Club’s board of directors for the following year due to her decision to attend college and thanking the Club for their original nomination and acceptance of her as well as their encouragement. 9 March 2007.

Multiple e-mail correspondence. First e-mail was sent to “everyone” from indicating that attached was a forwarded letter regarding the Club’s willingness to write a letter to the County Commissioners office requesting them (and providing a sample) to continue any support and funding they can to the natural lands and open space in the upcoming year. 26 September 2007. Second e-mail was sent to Ann from Jan and Pat indicating that a letter would be a good idea and asking questions. 27 September 2007.

Letter to “friends” from the Farm and Home Center of Lancaster County requesting donations to help mitigate the costs that they encountered in completing a building expansion. November 2007. Hand-written note indicates that the Board turned down the request because the request was not due to anything nature related. 21 May 2008.

Multiple e-mail correspondence between the Club and Jim Amigh, Elementary Envirothon. The first goes to Jim asking about the Envirothon’s Pledge agreement and indicating that they intend to donate. 6 November 2007. Followed by an email from Jim apologizing for anyone who did not receive the Sponsor Pledge and requesting the club to participate in the upcoming year and saying thank-you for their continued support. 7 November 2007.

E-mail to “friends of the Elementary Envirothon” from Jim Amigh, providing information regarding the upcoming Envirothon time and location as well as what the study focus will be concerning, requesting for help on either or both days the event will be running and providing contact information. 8 November 2007.

E-mail to Pat from Mike McKinne, providing information about the new rules for 2007 and going forward in regards to taxes. 3 December 2007.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 30 Correspondence, 2008 – 2011

Letter to Bettina Heffner, Barbara Hunsberger, and Ann Bodling, from Pat Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club. Memo concerning a letter received from Len Eiserer and an offer he made to provide books should they give them to county libraries again. 2 June 2008. Attached is a letter to Pat, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Len Eiserer. regarding an endowed fund he began at Cornell University’s Laboratory of Ornithology about Robins. Also discusses having books regarding Robins that he can provide next time the club is able to give books to Lancaster County school libraries. 29 May 2008. Also attached is a letter to Len Eiserer, from Patrician P. Witmer, Corresponding Secretary. Acknowledgement of the generous offer to provide books that can be donated to school libraries and states that it will be brought up at the next Board of Directors meeting. 2 June 2008. 3 copies.

Letter to Roger from Pat answer a few questions that had been posed to her as well as asking a few of her own and requesting information that is to be included in the files. 26 July 2008.

E-mail to “all” from Ann suggesting that an honorarium be given to Art McMorris as well as a notice of the amount that the Club is to receive from Shirley’s estate and another suggestion that perhaps Ray should be sent an thank-you or an acknowledgement about this. 27 July 2008. On the reverse side is another e-mail to “all” from Pat indicating that an honorarium be given to Art Morris for Peregrine Recovery program and that an thank-you shouldn’t be given to Roger for the check the Club received from Shirley’s estate; also an indicating that these two items be discussed further at a meeting to be held after the return of one of their members from vacation. 27 July 2008.

E-mail to “everyone” from Ann providing notice that another meeting will be held to discuss items that weren’t discussed after the regular meeting due to time constraints as well as providing notice that Board members will be receiving notice from the nominating committee in regards to serving on the Board again. 14 January 2009. Attached is a forwarded email from Bruce Carl containing a notice that was written by Ann Bodling indicating her intention to step down as Board Member and giving multiple thanks to the Club as a whole and individual members specifically. 15 January 2009 and 14 January 2009.

Hand-written note to the Bird Club from Sheila Cohen saying thank-you for providing ongoing success with their programs. 12 October 2009.

Letter to Mr. & Mrs. Welsh from Patricia Witmer, Corresponding/Membership Secretary informing them of their guest membership presented by Mr. & Mrs. Smith which will expire 30 June 2010. 23 October 2009.

E-mail to “everyone” from Ann providing a copy of an e-mail she received from Jane and requesting that everyone take a look at it prior to the next meeting. The forwarded e-mail is a notice that a speaker had been secured for the NM/LCBC lecture and whom it is as well as the request that the Club provide funds for the formal reception that will be prior to the lecture. Attached is a letter to Leon and Jane from James Alton, Assitant Director/Development Officer providing a rough outline of what the plan is to be with the event and the guest speaker; also attached is the flyer for the reception sponsor proposal providing information about when and where it will be held, benefits to being a sponsor and the cost. 12 November 2009.

Letter to Barbara, from Pat, Lancaster County Bird Club. Note indicating why a letter is being forwarded to her because the Envirothon is one day prior to the Board of Directors meeting. 14 April 2010.

To Ms. Schreffler, from Jim Amigh and Lee Amigh, the Lancaster County Elementary Envirothon, Inc. Steering Committee. Letter inviting the Lancaster County Bird Club to the Lancaster County Elementary Envirothon the following month. Includes what the theme is for that year and that they would like to recognize the Lancaster County Bird Club representation that has been part of the Steering Committee. 4 April 2010.

To Patricia Witmer, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Lee and Jim Amigh. Thank you letter for the participation and help in success that the Lancaster County Bird Club has provided to the Lancaster County Elementary Envirothon. Although the Lancaster County Elementary Envirothon will no longer be able to provide the same service they are hoping to remain in touch with the members of the Lancaster County Bird Club. 24 July 2010.

To Mr. Beck, from Scott Weidensaul, Research Director for the Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art. Indication that the Ned Smith Center has received a generous grant from the RJM Foundation that will match any donations that are received within the next few months and thanks the Lancaster County Bird Club for their continued supper of the Center’s own research. 19 August 2010.

To Barbara, from Pat, Lancaster County Bird Club. Note stating that the attached is a letter that has bee sent out to individuals that had been members for three or more years but had not renewed. Says that if additional copies are needed they would need to be printed as extra’s were not copied. 14 January 2011.

From Patricia P. Witmer, Corresponding/Membership Secretary. Letter indicating that any possible membership renewal had not been received. If anyone who received the letter wanted to renew their membership a renewal form was on the back and can be sent to the Lancaster County Bird Club; however, if they did not want to they did not need to feel an obligation to do so. 27 December 2010.

To the Lancaster County Bird Club, from Mrs. Hartman and students from the Mennonite School. Thanks written by Mrs. Hartman and a number of the students for providing the scholarship that was needed for them to go to the North Museum and visit the bird collection there. 9 March 2011.

To Barbara, from Pat, Lancaster County Bird Club. Recommendation that an “In Memoriam” be done in the next newsletter for J. Carl Nolt although he was not a current member due to his participation in completing the 1977 Supplement Call Notes for the Club. Thoughts are requested. 14 March 2011.

To Members of the Lancaster County Bird Club, from Sallie M. Gregory, Education Coordinator. Thank you to the Lancaster County Bird Club from the Lancaster Elementary Envirothon for their generous donation and that they would be named on the events t-shirts provided to all participants. 25 March 2011.

To Pat Witmer and the Lancaster County Bird Group, from Frances Vita, Earth Day Committee Quarryville Library Director. A thank you to the Lancaster County Bird Group for their participation and hopes that they will be able to participate in the following years Earth Day. 26 April 2011.

To Barbara, from Pat, Lancaster County Bird Club. Indication that Pat wanted to share Howard’s nice idea regarding the Club donate to the North Museum instead of asking a fee for himself. No Date.

To Pat, Lancaster County Bird Club, from James T. Alton, Assistant Director/Development Officer, North Museum. Thank you to the Club for the donation of $200 which was Howard Eskin’s speaking fee for an October 7 presentation as well as any tours that are taken at the North Museum. Indication that a separate thank you will be sent to Howard Eskin as well. 13 October 2011.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from James T. Alton, Assistant Director/Development Officer, North Museum. Thank you for the donation provided in the amount of $500 to the North Museum as well as any tours that are taken. They are cited as especially helpful due to school budget cuts. 26 October 2011.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 31 Correspondence, 2012 – 2014

To the Lancaster County Bird Club, from Bill Bard, WWII Vet for Peace. Letter indicating the he enjoyed an article in the Lancaster Paper regarding black crows and inviting Lancaster County Bird Club members to view any paintings that he had completed of birds. He was/is highly involved in various activities that allow him to watch birds as well as paint and write poems (one of which was attached). 1 March 2012. Envelope include.

Letter to Pat Witmer, Corresponding Secretary, from James R. Binder, Manager Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area requesting that Pat read the letter at the next meeting because it is to express his thanks for all the donations that the LCBC has been giving over the years.

To Barbara, from Pat, Lancaster County Bird Club. Note meant to inform that an honorary member was glad to hear and receive newsletters as part of the honorary status and to let Barbara know that she was doing a good job. 9 January 2014.

To Pat, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Lloyd Hassel. Letter saying thank you for the received Club news. He and his wife are doing well despite not being able to participate in birding activities. 6 January 2013.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, from Lloyd Hassel. Thank you to the club in general for the years he and his wife were able to enjoy in participating in the Club’s activities and for making him an honorary member. 25 April 2013.

To Ron Wagner, Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation, from Lancaster County Bird Club. Request that signs be placed by the Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation at the Conjehola Flats of Lake Clarke that indicate it is a ‘no wake zone’ due to potential stress on wildlife as they were previously. 21 May 2013.

To Ron Wagner, Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation, from Barbara B. Hunsberger, President. Request that signs be placed by the Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation at the Conjehola Flats of Lake Clarke that indicate it is a ‘no wake zone’ due to potential stress on wildlife as they were previously. 28 May 2013.

To Barbara Hunsberger, President, from Lloyd Hassel. Thank you postcard for the Research Issue of 2012 and request that a ‘hello’ be passed on to current members. 20 September 2013. Envelope included.

To Roger. Letter indicating acknowledgement that current dues had not been paid and a check was enclosed. Outlines the participation he has provided and the bird that was declared extinct in Lancaster County as well as other birds seen. 6 January 2014. (2 pages).

Email correspondence between Mike Shull and Barbara Hunsberger regarding an email that was forwarded by Ad Crable about evening departure time of birders and others from Safe Harbor catwalk and adjacent public parking and where confusion about said departure time has come about and that this information should be shared with club members. 6 February 2014. In addition there is another email from Michael Connelly about the departure times and further information will be forwarded to Officer Jeff Schmidt and Ad Crable when the hours change due to seasonal change or the Eagles have left. 6 February 2014.

Hand-written letter to Pat from Lloyd Hassel to say thank-you for sending him information about the club and expressing the amount of joy he and his wife received from participating in the field trips that they attended. 8 July 2014.

Thank-you card to the LCBC Board of directors from Jane Schreffler for the award and recognition that she received and the photographs. 14 September 2014.

Letter to Barbara Hunsberger and Bird Team Members from Mike Burcin, CEO/COO Lancaster County Conservancy to show appreciation for the time and effort of the volunteers that participated in that years Climbers Run BioBlitz and provides the amount of birds that were identified in a 24-hour time period and what the conservancy plans to do with this information. Also, they provide some details about the next Climbers Run BioBlitz and asks that if there are any questions to contact him. 3 October 2014.

Hand-written letter to Pat from Linda Gackley saying thank-you for sending a copy of the newsletter. 4 October 2014.

 

Series 3, Box 3, Folder 32 Correspondence, No Date

To Jan and Pat, Lancaster County Bird Club, from Edith B. Thank you to the Club for the bird book and gift certificate which had been used to buy bird food.

To Lancaster County Bird Club, Scholarship Committee, from Melody Hartman, Hinkletown Mennonite School. Letter of intention to apply for the scholarship so as to purchase a telescope for the school because of an increased interest in birds due, in part, to the help that the Club provided the school in preparing for an 8-week enrichment cluster that was focused on birding.

Presentation given by Darian Erb, an Eagle Scout from Boy Scout Troop 267. He completed a project as part of his becoming an Eagle Scout and decided to build information kiosks along the Susquehanna river. He came into contact with the Lancaster County Bird Club as part of this project and because he was requesting donations to help build the information kiosks. He wanted to give thanks to the Lancaster County Bird Club for awarding him the Harold B. Morrin Scholarship in 2012 that allowed him to complete the project.

To all in attendance of Darian Erb’s presentation, from Jeff Schmidt, District Waterways conservation Officer – Southern Lancaster County. This is a regret letter indicating that due to scheduling he would be unable to go to the presentation; however, provides information how he was able to help Darian in his project and how it would be a benefit.

Thank-you card to Patricia & Bird Club from the Backyard Avengers for the Club’s support during the Envirothon.

 

Thank-you card to Jan Witmer from Schaeffer Elementary for the Club’s sponsorship and participation in the Envirothon.