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A letter from our President
The annual elections for the LAS Board of Trustees typically occurs at our May general membership meeting. As you know, due to the impacts of COVID-19 on our country and, more locally, on our community here in northern Nevada, all LAS programs and activities have been cancelled until further notice. But the coronavirus has not stopped your Board from meeting virtually and we have made changes as to how our organization will be structured in the future and how the May election will occur (via email vote by LAS members - details to follow).
Restructuring:
We have eliminated the positions of Immediate Past President and Past President and added two new Board of trustee seats. In addition, the Board of Trustees will now appoint the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer from among the nine trustees. All trustees are elected to a three-year term; officers will serve one-year terms.
For the upcoming fiscal year starting this July, we have three vacant Board of Trustee seats whose terms will begin July 1, 2020. On behalf of the LAS Board of Trustees, I urge you to consider submitting your name for one of the available seats. If you have considered participating in the past, but have not, please make this important step and help us take the LAS to the next level. If you have any questions, please give me a call (775-848-0069) and I will be happy to discuss with you this wonderful opportunity.
Nominating:
Anyone can nominate him or herself for a Trustee position. Nominations may be submitted to any current LAS Trustee or Officer and will remain open until the election is held in May via online voting (details to follow). Only LAS members for whom we have email addresses may vote, but anyone can nominate.
What does a trustee do:
As a trustee, you would participate in a monthly Board meeting (currently 6:00 – 8:00 PM on the first Tuesday of the month) and add your voice and ideas to helping develop old and new programs and projects designed to further our mission: To preserve and improve the remaining habitat of birds and other wildlife, restore historical habitat, and educate the public, with emphasis on children, providing vision to all about our unique Nevada environments. Our meetings are held at the Truckee Meadows Nature Study Area (former Rosewood Lakes Golf Course) but are being conducted online until further notice.
Serving on the Board of Trustees is rewarding and a great opportunity to learn more about Audubon, birds, and local conservation and education. We are a relaxed group looking for new members to share their interest and enthusiasm, and you do not need to be a birder to participate. Many of us simply enjoy watching the birds in our yards and neighborhoods or take comfort in their song.
Restructuring:
We have eliminated the positions of Immediate Past President and Past President and added two new Board of trustee seats. In addition, the Board of Trustees will now appoint the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer from among the nine trustees. All trustees are elected to a three-year term; officers will serve one-year terms.
For the upcoming fiscal year starting this July, we have three vacant Board of Trustee seats whose terms will begin July 1, 2020. On behalf of the LAS Board of Trustees, I urge you to consider submitting your name for one of the available seats. If you have considered participating in the past, but have not, please make this important step and help us take the LAS to the next level. If you have any questions, please give me a call (775-848-0069) and I will be happy to discuss with you this wonderful opportunity.
Nominating:
Anyone can nominate him or herself for a Trustee position. Nominations may be submitted to any current LAS Trustee or Officer and will remain open until the election is held in May via online voting (details to follow). Only LAS members for whom we have email addresses may vote, but anyone can nominate.
What does a trustee do:
As a trustee, you would participate in a monthly Board meeting (currently 6:00 – 8:00 PM on the first Tuesday of the month) and add your voice and ideas to helping develop old and new programs and projects designed to further our mission: To preserve and improve the remaining habitat of birds and other wildlife, restore historical habitat, and educate the public, with emphasis on children, providing vision to all about our unique Nevada environments. Our meetings are held at the Truckee Meadows Nature Study Area (former Rosewood Lakes Golf Course) but are being conducted online until further notice.
Serving on the Board of Trustees is rewarding and a great opportunity to learn more about Audubon, birds, and local conservation and education. We are a relaxed group looking for new members to share their interest and enthusiasm, and you do not need to be a birder to participate. Many of us simply enjoy watching the birds in our yards and neighborhoods or take comfort in their song.
Thanks again to all our volunteers!
LAS is the organization it is today because of ALL our volunteers for all the years! THANK YOU!
A BIG THANKS TO VORTEX OPTICS
Lahontan Audubon Society owes a huge thank you to Vortex Optics, who each year, for the last 7-plus years, have repaired a box full of well-used (some damaged) LAS binoculars used by the 500 or so elementary school children who attended the LAS field trips at Washoe Lake State Park. Vortex has never charged LAS a penny for this terrific service and has even paid return shipping back to us. We encourage anyone who may be looking for binoculars to check out Vortex Optics. They have a great variety of binoculars in a wide price range and provide amazing service.
Thanks so much, Vortex.
Thanks so much, Vortex.
