LAS OFFICERS AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The LAS annual elections were held on May 24, 2017. The LAS Officers and Board of Trustees members starting July 1, 2017 are shown below:
Thank you and welcome to all the new officers, and thanks again to those returning!
The LAS annual elections were held on May 24, 2017. The LAS Officers and Board of Trustees members starting July 1, 2017 are shown below:
Thank you and welcome to all the new officers, and thanks again to those returning!
2018-2019 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Our May program meeting is coming up soon (Tuesday, May 22). The May meeting is the time for our annual election of LAS Officers and to fill open seats on the Board of Trustees. We are looking for enthusiastic and willing volunteers to place their names in nomination for these openings. Serving on the Board and as an Officer is a great opportunity to learn more about LAS and interact with a great group of people serving on the Board and on several of LAS’s committees.
We would like to have a full slate of nominees for the May 22 program meeting by May 15, 2018. Jane Burnham, our Past President (telephone 677-4178, or email at jane.burnham@sbcglobal.net) is heading up the nominating committee, so please contact Jane to place your name in nomination to serve as an officer or a Board of Trustees member. Anyone can nominate himself or anyone else for any of the Officer positions listed below, or for a term on the Board of Trustees.
Every year, all the LAS Officer slots (President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer) are open for nomination. For more information on the duties of these offices, you can read Articles IV and V of our Bylaws HERE or contact Jane Burnham, (see above), or Jacque Lowery, our Immediate Past President, at 771-7390, or email at nevadabird@charter.net. Jane and Jacque can answer questions regarding any opening or direct you to someone who is currently serving for more information.
This year, we have people considering standing for the positions of Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice President, but if anyone else is interested in these offices, you can place you name in nomination. This year, as was the case last year, we have NO ONE yet willing to place their name in nomination for President. Last year, we had no President, so each of the Officers and the Board of Trustees members took turns serving as acting President for a month. LAS functioned, but really, it was not the best way to run our Chapter. We need a full-time President for continuity of planning and as a consistent voice for the Chapter. If you are interested in stepping up to fill this vital position of President, please contact Jane Burnham (contact info above) to place your name in nomination. We really need to fill this important position to keep LAS a functioning chapter—we cannot continue without a full-time President.
Regarding the LAS Board of Trustees, each seat is for a three-year term. Serving on the Board involves attending 10 Board Meetings per year (September through June with dinner provided!) and a time commitment of 5 to 7 hours a month for attending the meeting and consideration of issues on the agenda. The Board also meets for an annual planning session each July to set goals for the coming fiscal year.Serving on the Board is rewarding and a great opportunity to learn more about Audubon, both LAS and National, and local bird conservation and education. You don’t need to be an expert on birds or any other topic to serve; just bring your interest and enthusiasm.
This year Board Seats #3 and #5 are up for a full three-year term through 2021. We also have a one-year vacancy remaining for Seat #6 and a two-year vacancy for Seat #4. If you are interested in serving for one, two or three years, please contact Jane Burnham (see above).
LAS has been an Audubon Chapter for 55 years. We really need some willing new volunteers to keep us going for another 55!
Our May program meeting is coming up soon (Tuesday, May 22). The May meeting is the time for our annual election of LAS Officers and to fill open seats on the Board of Trustees. We are looking for enthusiastic and willing volunteers to place their names in nomination for these openings. Serving on the Board and as an Officer is a great opportunity to learn more about LAS and interact with a great group of people serving on the Board and on several of LAS’s committees.
We would like to have a full slate of nominees for the May 22 program meeting by May 15, 2018. Jane Burnham, our Past President (telephone 677-4178, or email at jane.burnham@sbcglobal.net) is heading up the nominating committee, so please contact Jane to place your name in nomination to serve as an officer or a Board of Trustees member. Anyone can nominate himself or anyone else for any of the Officer positions listed below, or for a term on the Board of Trustees.
Every year, all the LAS Officer slots (President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer) are open for nomination. For more information on the duties of these offices, you can read Articles IV and V of our Bylaws HERE or contact Jane Burnham, (see above), or Jacque Lowery, our Immediate Past President, at 771-7390, or email at nevadabird@charter.net. Jane and Jacque can answer questions regarding any opening or direct you to someone who is currently serving for more information.
This year, we have people considering standing for the positions of Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice President, but if anyone else is interested in these offices, you can place you name in nomination. This year, as was the case last year, we have NO ONE yet willing to place their name in nomination for President. Last year, we had no President, so each of the Officers and the Board of Trustees members took turns serving as acting President for a month. LAS functioned, but really, it was not the best way to run our Chapter. We need a full-time President for continuity of planning and as a consistent voice for the Chapter. If you are interested in stepping up to fill this vital position of President, please contact Jane Burnham (contact info above) to place your name in nomination. We really need to fill this important position to keep LAS a functioning chapter—we cannot continue without a full-time President.
Regarding the LAS Board of Trustees, each seat is for a three-year term. Serving on the Board involves attending 10 Board Meetings per year (September through June with dinner provided!) and a time commitment of 5 to 7 hours a month for attending the meeting and consideration of issues on the agenda. The Board also meets for an annual planning session each July to set goals for the coming fiscal year.Serving on the Board is rewarding and a great opportunity to learn more about Audubon, both LAS and National, and local bird conservation and education. You don’t need to be an expert on birds or any other topic to serve; just bring your interest and enthusiasm.
This year Board Seats #3 and #5 are up for a full three-year term through 2021. We also have a one-year vacancy remaining for Seat #6 and a two-year vacancy for Seat #4. If you are interested in serving for one, two or three years, please contact Jane Burnham (see above).
LAS has been an Audubon Chapter for 55 years. We really need some willing new volunteers to keep us going for another 55!
Board Meetings
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, socializing at 6 p.m., meeting 6:30-8:00p.m. at a board member's home.
Contact Acting President for directions to the meeting.
LAS Board of Directors meetings are open to all LAS members and the board encourages you to come and see what we do.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, socializing at 6 p.m., meeting 6:30-8:00p.m. at a board member's home.
Contact Acting President for directions to the meeting.
LAS Board of Directors meetings are open to all LAS members and the board encourages you to come and see what we do.
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OFFICERS NAME EMAIL
President ** SEE BELOW Acting President lahontanaudubon@yahoo.com
Immediate Past President Jacque Lowery nevadabird@charter.net Past President Jane Burnham jane.burnham@sbcglobal.net Vice President Mary Luzier maryluzier@gmail.com Treasurer William Fletcher LASTreas@gmail.com Secretary Valerie Anderson lasbirding@yahoo.com TRUSTEES
Seat #1 to 2020 Michael Goddard goddardmichael00@gmail.com
Seat #2 to 2020 Sue Golish suegolish@gmail.com Seat #3 to 2018 Judy Phoenix jpbirding@yahoo.com Seat #4 to 2020 Vacant Seat #5 to 2018 Walter Lamp WALTERLAMP123@msn.com Seat #6 to 2019 Cathy Johnson cjdjjohnson@aol.com Seat #7 to 2019 Linda Valle lindasvalle@gmail.com **Please note that the position of President is NOT FILLED. We really need a volunteer to step up and take on this vitally important task. The current Officers and Board plan to step in for one month at a time as Acting President, but really, this is no way to run our Chapter. Anyone interested in the position of President please contact Jacque Lowery at 775-771-7390 or nevadabird@charter.net Please note we are also filling a Trustee position. ADVISING/ ASSISTING BOARD Accounting/ Investing Advisor Dave Straley dbstraley@gmail.com Audit Jacque Lowery nevadabird@charter.net Nominating/Elections Jane Burnham jane.burnham@sbcglobal.net Whittell Fund Representative Connie Douglas nevadaconnie@sbcglobal.net |
LAS Officers and Board of Trustees received the 100% Giving Board Award in 2015 from the Community Foundation of Western Nevada.
Thanks for your commitment and leadership! More about the award... |
