Southern Maryland Audubon Society held its Annual Meeting and Picnic on June 2, 2019 in Accokeek, Maryland, at the Alice Ferguson Foundation (AFF), Cafritz Environmental Center. We had a big crowd, a feast of delicious food, and an inspiring, Green venue. SMAS elected a great new board of directors for 2019-2020, including new officers. We also presented awards and ended the day with an enjoyable birding trek over the marshland boardwalk. Thank you, AFF, for hosting us, and big applause to Brenda Wright and Bill Townsend for all of your help. You made our picnic truly memorable!
Conservationist of the Year 2019, Liz Sanders, JES Avanti Foundation
presented by Lynne Wheeler, SMAS President; and Bob Lukinic, Conservation Committee Chairperson
Raptor Conservation Awards, 2019
presented by Mike Callahan, Raptor Committe Chair, to Carole Schnitzler and Tim Wells
President’s Award 2019 to Tiffany Farrell, SMAS Program Chair
presented by Lynne Wheeler, SMAS President
Outgoing President Gift, presented to Lynne Wheeler by newly elected SMAS President Tiffany Farrell on behalf of the chapter
SMAS gave Lynne Wheeler a nest box camera to thank her for her three years’ of dedicated service as SMAS President!
Roster of SMAS Board Members for 2019–2020
President – Tiffany Farrell Vice President – Margarita Rochow
Treasurer – Julie Daniel Secretary – Julie Simpson
Past President – Lynne Wheeler
Directors – Elena Gilroy, Tracey Stuller, Tom Seaton, Greg Klesch, Tim Wells