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Minutes, Florida Ornithological Society Board of Directors and General Membership Meetings, April 20-21, 2001

Eric D. Stolen and Peter G. Merritt

Meeting minutes for the Board of Directors meeting of the Florida Ornithological Society, held on April 20, 2001. Also included are the minutes from the General Membership meeting as well as a memo about the Editorial Advisory Board's report, and guidelines for web site maintenance.
Minutes, Florida Ornithological Society Board of Directors Meeting, April 20, 2001

Eric D. Stolen

Meeting minutes for the Board of Directors meeting of the Florida Ornithological Society, held on April 21, 2001.
Report, Florida Ornithological Society Spring Meeting, April 20–22, 2001

Eric D. Stolen

A report from Florida Ornithological Society's secretary about the Spring 2001 meeting.
Memo, Katy NeSmith to Florida Ornithological Society Board of Directors, Spring 2001 Newsletter Report, April 21, 2001

Katy NeSmith

A memo from Katy NeSmith, Florida Ornithological Society newsletter editor, reporting on dates of distribution.
Email, Jim Cox and Katy NeSmith to Florida Ornithological Society Board Members, Breeding Bird Atlas Maps, April 17, 2001

James A. Cox and Katy NeSmith

An email from Jim Cox and Katy NeSmith to the Florida Ornithological Society Board members about maps in the Breeding Birding Atlas (BBA). Also included is a report from the Research Award Committee.
Report, Florida Ornithological Society Treasurer's Report for Spring 2001, April 14, 2001

Sean P. Rowe

The Treasurer's Report for the Florida Ornithological Society for Spring 2001.
Minutes, Florida Ornithological Society Board of Directors Meeting Fall 2000, March 2001

Eric D. Stolen

Minutes from the Fall 2000 meeting of the Florida Ornithological Society's Board of Directors.
Acknowledgments, Painted Bunting Study, circa 2001

Paul W. Sykes Jr.

List of acknowledgements related to study of southeastern coastal breeding populations of Painted bunting. Included are typed acknowledgments as well as handwritten lists.
Announcement, Florida Ornithological Society Spring Meeting, 2001

Florida Ornithological Society

An announcement for the Florida Ornithological Society Spring Meeting, to be held from April 20-22, 2001, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Includes hotel information, schedule, and registration information.
Form, Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee Documentation Form, circa 2001

Reed Bowman

A blank documentation form of the Florida Ornithological Society’s Records Committee, with fields for species name, habitat, age, sex, location, distance from bird, vocalizations, behavior, features, and other aspects related to identification.
Handwritten Remarks, circa 2001

Unknown

A set of handwritten remarks for a presentation held at Florida Gulf Coast University, including introduction, statements of thanks, and programming notes.
Information Packet, Florida Ornithological Society 2001–2002 Documents, 2001–2002

Florida Ornithological Society

A collection of documents related to 2001 Florida Ornithological Society activities, including Florida Field Naturalist Editor’s Report, memos, Fall meeting announcement and schedules, Birds of the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary checklist, agenda for the Fall Board of Director’s Meeting, notes on the Spring 2002 meeting, minutes of the Regular Board of Director’s Meeting for April 2001, and minutes of the general membership meeting of April 2001.
Letter, Bill Pranty to Andrew Kratter, circa 2001

Bill Pranty

A letter from Bill Pranty on behalf of Audubon of Florida to the Andrew W. Kratter of the Florida Museum of Natural History about adding five photographs to the Florida Ornithological Society archives.
Membership List, Florida Ornithological Society Board of Directors, circa 2001

Florida Ornithological Society

A list of Board and committee members of the Florida Ornithological Society for around 2001.
Newsletter, Florida Ornithological Society Newsletter, Volume 27, No. 2, Spring 2001

Katy NeSmith

A contingency copy of Vol. 27, No. 2 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Outline, Methods, Painted Bunting Study, circa 2001

Paul W. Sykes Jr.

An outline of methods and criteria for a study of recapturing/resighting research of Painted buntings in the southeastern United States.
Pamphlet, Florida Ornithological Society, circa 2001

Florida Ornithological Society

A pamphlet advertising the Florida Ornithological Society.
Proposal, William B. and Mary J. Robertson Research Fund, circa 2001

David Goodwin

Proposal by David Goodwin, Chairperson, Finance Committee, requesting that the Florida Ornithological Society take possession of the funds in the Memorial for William B. and Mary J. Robertson and combine those with the Research Awards Endowment Fund.
Purpose of the Membership Committee, Florida Ornithological Society, circa 2001

Florida Ornithological Society

An overview of the purpose of the Membership Committee of the Florida Ornithological Society, including recruitment strategies and handwritten notes.
Report, Florida Ornithological Society's Treasurer's Report, 2001

Florida Ornithological Society

The Treasurer's Report for the Florida Ornithological Society for 2001.
Summary, Reproductive Biology and Nesting Growth of Caribbean Roseate Tern in South Florida

Florida. Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

An overview of the project titled, “Reproductive Biology and Nesting Growth of the Caribbean Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii dougallii) in South Florida,” including principal investigators, project locations, objectives, project background, relevance to the South Florida ecosystem, and preliminary results.
Table, Appendix 2, General Habitat Types within 200 Meters of Bird Feeders at Painted Bunting Study Sites, circa 2001

Paul W. Sykes Jr.

An appendix of general habitat types within 200 meters of bird feeders at Painted bunting study sites in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Includes site numbers and indicators of habitat type and upkeep.
Table, Florida Ornithological Society, Summary Report by Class, January–August 2001

Florida Ornithological Society

A table with financial information broken out by class of expense or account.
Table, Painted Bunting Study Areas, Randomly Selected, Old and Out of Date, circa 2001

Paul W. Sykes Jr.

A chart of Painted bunting study areas in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, including area number, name, county, geography, ownership, and access. A handwritten note indicated this information is old and out of date.
White Paper, Florida Ornithological Society Membership, circa 2001

Florida Ornithological Society

A report on Florida Ornithological Society membership, including sections on related committees, recruitment strategies, retention strategies, and budget.
Letter, Doug McNair to Tom Webber, December 12, 2000

Douglas B. McNair

Letter to Tom Webber, Florida Museum of Natural History bird collection manager, requesting a report on the Curve-billed thrasher.
Letter, Bill to Tom Webber, November 30, 2000

Bill

A handwritten letter from Bill (possibly Bill Pranty) to Tom Webber about a Western spindalis.
Manual, State Listing Action Process for Listing, Reclassifying, and Delisting Species as Endangered, Threatened, or Species of Special Concern, 2000

Florida. Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission and Bradley J. Gruver

A manual from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission concerning the processes for listing, reclassifying, and delisting Species as endangered, threatened, or species of special concern. Document includes the following sections: table of contents, introduction, development of the formal listing action process, description of the listing action process, and definitions.
Minutes, Florida Ornithological Society Board of Directors Meeting, September 29, 2000

Eric D. Stolen

Minutes from the Fall 2000 meeting of the Board of Directors of the Florida Ornithological Society. The minutes are incorrectly dated as April 28, 2000.
Notes, Breeding Bird Atlas I and Diane Pierce Artwork, September 15, 2000

Unknown

Handwritten notes about the creation of artwork by Diane Pierce for the Breeding Bird Atlas I and duties of those involved in its creation.
Letter, Reed Bowman to Tom Webber, June 20, 2000

Reed Bowman

A letter from Reed Bowman to Tom Webber of the Florida Museum of Natural History about reports to be archived with the Florida Ornithological Society archives.
Bylaws, Florida Ornithological Society Inc., April 28, 2000

Florida Ornithological Society

Bylaws of the Florida Ornithological Society Inc., as amended on April 28, 2000.
Minutes, Florida Ornithological Society Board of Directors Meeting, April 28, 2000

Eric D. Stolen

Meeting minutes for the Regular Board of Directors Meeting of the Florida Ornithological Society, held on April 28, 2000. Includes sections on the approval of minutes for the previous meeting, President’s report, Vice President’s report, Secretary’s report, Local Committee report, Treasurer’s report, Editor’s report, committee reports, continuing business, new business, and adjournment.
Registration Form and Schedule, Florida Ornithological Society Spring 2000 Meeting, April 28-30, 2000

Florida Ornithological Society

The schedule and registration form for the Spring 2000 meeting of the Florida Ornithological Society in Titusville, Florida.
Schedule, Florida Ornithological Society Spring 2000 Meeting, April 28–30, 2000

Florida Ornithological Society

A schedule outlining the events during the Florida Ornithological Society Spring 2000 meeting held April 28-30, 2000, in Titusville, Florida.
Email, Jim Cox to Sean Rowe, CD Assignments, April 27, 2000

James A. Cox

An email from Jim Cox to Sean Rowe about financial certificate of deposits (CDs) for the Florida Ornithological Society.
Memo, Bill Pranty to Florida Ornithological Society Board Members, Field Observations Committee, April 17, 2000

Bill Pranty

A memo from Bill Pranty to Board members of the Florida Ornithological Society with a report from the Field Observations Committee.
Information Packet, Florida Ornithological Society Spring Board Meeting, April 14, 2000

Eric D. Stolen

An information packet for the Florida Ornithological Society's Spring 2000 Board meeting.
Report, Florida Ornithological Society Treasurer's Report for Spring 2000, April 10, 2000

Sean P. Rowe

Sean Rowe's Treasurer's Report for the Florida Ornithological Society's Spring 2000 meeting.
Report, The Important Bird Areas Program for Florida Site Selection and Publication, 2000–2001

Florida Audubon Society

An overview of the Important Bird Areas Program for Florida, including guidelines and instructions for filling out the nomination form.
Letter, Tony Starace to Florida Ornithological Society Board of Directors, April 6, 2000

Tony C. Starace

A letter from Tony Starace, a Certified Public Accountant, about the Florida Ornithological Society's finances.
Email, Jim Cox to Dave Goodwin, Sean Rowe, and George Wallace, Finance Committee, March 30, 2000

James A. Cox

An email from Jim Cox (noted as Katy NeSmith or Jim Cox in the address field) to Dave Goodwin, Sean Rowe, and George Wallace, about the Finance Committee.
Letter and Financial Statements, Sean Rowe to Starace Accounting Firm, 1999 Finances, February 14, 2000

Sean P. Rowe

A letter from Sean Rowe to the Starace Accounting Firm with attached financial statements for the Florida Ornithological Society for 1999.
Email and Report, Jim Cox to James Sigsbee, Starace Firm is Hired, February 8, 2000

James A. Cox

An email from Jim Cox (noted as Katy NeSmith or Jim Cox in the address field) to Jim Sigsbee about the hiring of the Starace Accounting Firm. Attached are financial statements for the Florida Ornithological Society for 1999.
Brochure, Florida Ornithological Society, circa 2000

Florida Ornithological Society

Brochure for the Florida Ornithological Society, including sections on mission, meetings, field trips, research and archives, and publications.
Information Packet, Florida Ornithological Society Spring Board Meeting, 2000

Florida Ornithological Society

A collection of documents related to Spring 2000 Florida Ornithological Society activities, including minutes of the Executive Board of Directors Meeting, President’s Report, proposed changes to by-laws, Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports and correspondence, Editor’s Report, and memos.
List, Florida Ornithological Society Board of Directors and Committee Members, circa 2000

Florida Ornithological Society

A list of members of the Florida Ornithological Society's Board of Directors as well as committees.
Newsletter, Florida Ornithological Society Newsletter, Volume 26, No. 1, Winter 2000

Katy NeSmith

A contingency copy of Vol. 26, No. 1 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Newsletter, Florida Ornithological Society Newsletter, Volume 26, No. 2, Spring 2000

Katy NeSmith

A contingency copy of Vol. 26, No. 2 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Newsletter, Florida Ornithological Society Newsletter, Volume 26, No. 3, Summer 2000

Katy NeSmith

A contingency copy of Vol. 26, No. 3 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Newsletter, Florida Ornithological Society Newsletter, Volume 26, No. 4, Fall 2000

Katy NeSmith

A contingency copy of Vol. 26, No. 4 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Notes, Florida Ornithological Society Archives, circa 2000s

Tom Webber

A note titled FOSA that contains a list of to-do tasks for the Florida Ornithological Society archives.
Report, Florida Ornithological Society Income and Expenses in 2000, circa 2000

Florida Ornithological Society

A report of income and expenses for the Florida Ornithological Society for 2000.
Table, Painted Bunting Study Areas, Randomly Selected, Revised 2000

Paul W. Sykes Jr.

A table of Painted bunting study areas in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, including area number, name, county, geography, ownership, and access.
Letters from Doug McNair on Ross' Goose, November 16, 1999

Douglas B. McNair

Letters from Douglas McNair from the Tall Timers Research Station to Tom Webber, Lyn Atherton, and Bill Pranty, asking for information on the Ross' goose.
Memo, Peter Merritt to Florida Ornithological Society Board of Directors, Editorial Advisory Board Committee Report, September 24, 1999

Peter G. Merritt

A memo from Peter G. Merritt, Chair, Editorial Advisory Board, to the Board of Directors of the Florida Ornithological Society regarding the selection of a new editor for Florida Field Naturalist.
Minutes, Florida Ornithological Society Board of Director’s Meeting, September 24, 1999

Eric D. Stolen

Meeting minutes for the Regular Board of Directors meeting of the Florida Ornithological Society, held on September 24, 1999.
Information Packet, Florida Ornithological Society Editorial Advisory Board, September 15, 1999 - January 4, 2000

Florida Ornithological Society

A collection of documents dated between September 15, 1999, and January 4, 2000, including Editorial Advisory Board Committee report, handwritten notes about the September 24 meeting, correspondence about the Editorial Advisory Board meeting, and correspondence about Florida Field Naturalist.
Information Packet, Florida Ornithological Society Fall 1999 Board Meeting, August 30 - September 24, 1999

Florida Ornithological Society

A collection of documents related to Fall 1999 activities of the Florida Ornithological Society, including announcement of the Fall meeting, agenda for the Board of Director’s meeting, secretary’s report, changes to minutes, Florida Field Naturalist editor’s report, and assorted memorandums.
Information Packet, Florida Ornithological Society Fall 1999 Reports, August–September 1999

Florida Ornithological Society

An information packet for the Florida Ornithological Society's Fall 1999 meeting.
Emails about Wray H. Nicholson Journals, August 18, 1999 - 2001

Douglas B. McNair and Tom Webber

Emails between Douglas McNair, Tom Webber, and other ornithology professionals regarding McNair's request for journals by Wray Nicholson.
Memorandums and Reports, Florida Ornithological Society Fall 1999, July–August 1999

Eric D. Stolen, James A. Cox, and Bill Pranty

Memorandums from Board members of the Florida Ornithological Society related to the Fall 1999 meeting.
Information Packet, Florida Ornithological Society Board of Directors Spring Meeting, April 16, 1999

Florida Ornithological Society

An information packet for the Spring 1999 meeting of the Board of Directors for the Florida Ornithological Society held in Tampa, Florida. Included are an agenda, reports, and correspondence.
Information Packet, Florida Ornithological Society Board of Directors Spring Meeting, March 1, 1999

Florida Ornithological Society

An information packet with memorandums, minutes, reports, lists, and other records to be referred to for the Spring 1999 meeting of the Board of Directors of the Florida Ornithological Society.
Information Packet, Florida Ornithological Society Spring 2000 Meeting, February 21, 1999 - April 28, 2000

Florida Ornithological Society

A collection of documents related to Spring 2000 Florida Ornithological Society activities, including Editorial Advisory Board candidate selection correspondence, handwritten notes, and assorted correspondence.
Mailing List, Bahamas and Cuba Members, 1999

Paul W. Sykes Jr. and Jim Wiley

List of addresses in Cuba and the Bahamas to distribute information related to Pained Bunting studies. Includes handwritten notes about additional addresses in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina and a letter from Jim Wiley at the Grambling Cooperative Wildlife Project about distribution in Cuba and the Bahamas.
Newsletter, Florida Ornithological Society Newsletter, Volume 25, No. 1, Winter 1999

Katy NeSmith

A contingency copy of Vol. 25, No. 1 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Newsletter, Florida Ornithological Society Newsletter, Volume 25, No. 2, Spring 1999

Katy NeSmith

A contingency copy of Vol. 25, No. 2 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Newsletter, Florida Ornithological Society Newsletter, Volume 25, No. 3, Summer 1999

Katy NeSmith

A contingency copy of Vol. 25, No. 3 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Newsletter, Florida Ornithological Society Newsletter, Volume 25, No. 4, Fall 1999

Katy NeSmith

A contingency copy of Vol. 25, No. 4 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Report, Florida Ornithological Society Accounts and Funds, December 31, 1998

Florida Ornithological Society

A financial report for the Florida Ornithological Society as of December 31, 1998.
Guidelines, Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee Rules and Procedures as Adopted October 16, 1998

Florida Ornithological Society

Rules and procedures of the Florida Ornithological Society’s Records Committee, including duties of members, definitions, and an appendix on judging the status of exotic species in Florida.
Letter, Reed Bowman to Tom Webber, September 4, 1998

Reed Bowman

Letter from Reed Bowman, President of the Florida Ornithology Society, to Tom Webber, Florida Museum of Natural History bird collection manager, thanking him regarding the museum's archives dedicated to the society.
Minutes, Florida Ornithological Society Board of Directors Meeting, July 22, 1998

Eric D. Stolen

Minutes from the April 24, 1998, meeting of the Board of Directors of the Florida Ornithological Society, as well as minutes from the membership meeting on April 25, 1998. The accompanying memo from Eric Stolen about the minutes is dated July 22, 1998.
Emails, Jim Cox and Joe Mayers to Paul Sykes, Grant Pre-Proposal, July 10, 1998

James A. Cox and Joe Mayers

Correspondence regarding a grant proposal to study Cowbird parasitism in Northeast Florida and the effects on migratory songbirds, Painted buntings, and the Prairie warbler.
Letter, Jim Cox to Paul Sykes, Painted Bunting Maps, June 30, 1998

James A. Cox

Correspondence from Jim Cox to Paul W. Sykes, Jr. concerning data from Breeding Bird Atlas locations in Florida, feeding stations, and Painted bunting sightings. Associated maps are attached.
Bylaws, Florida Ornithological Society, Inc., Amended April 24, 1998, Version 1

Florida Ornithological Society

The bylaws of the Florida Ornithological Society, Inc., as amended April 24, 1998.
Bylaws, Florida Ornithological Society, Inc., Amended April 24, 1998, Version 2

Florida Ornithological Society

The bylaws of the Florida Ornithological Society, Inc., as amended April 24, 1998.
Schedule, Florida Ornithological Society Spring 1998 Meeting, April 24–26, 1998

Florida Ornithological Society

The schedule for the Spring 1998 meeting of the Florida Ornithological Society held at Biscayne National Park.
Information Packet, Florida Ornithological Society Board of Directors Meeting, April 16, 1998

Florida Ornithological Society

An information packet for the April 16, 1998, meeting of the Board of Directors of the Florida Ornithological Society.
Card, Florida Breeding Bird Atlas Casual Observation

Florida Ornithological Society

Casual observation card for reporting data to the Breeding Bird Atlas project, including fields for species, data, breeding evidence, and location.
Handbill, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Request for Sightings of Color Banded Painted Buntings, circa 1998

Paul W. Sykes Jr.

A request for sightings of color banded Painted buntings in the southeastern United States in association with ongoing scientific field work. Includes identification instructions and guidelines for submission of sightings.
Newsletter, Florida Ornithological Society Newsletter, Volume 24, No. 1, Winter 1998

Katy NeSmith

A contingency copy of Vol. 24, No. 1 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Newsletter, Florida Ornithological Society Newsletter, Volume 24, No. 2, Spring 1998

Katy NeSmith

A contingency copy of Vol. 24, No. 2 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Newsletter, Florida Ornithological Society Newsletter, Volume 24, No. 3, Summer 1998

Katy NeSmith

A contingency copy of Vol. 24, No. 3 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Newsletter, Florida Ornithological Society Newsletter, Volume 24, No. 4, Fall 1998

Katy NeSmith

A contingency copy of Vol. 24, No. 4 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Letter, Doug McNair to Tom Webber, December 22, 1997

Douglas B. McNair

A letter from Doug McNair to Tom Webber of the Florida Museum of Natural History about vagrant cave swallows and information about them in the Florida Ornithological Society archives.
Minutes, Florida Ornithological Society Spring and Annual Meetings, June 20, 1997

Richard West

Minutes from the Florida Ornithological Society's Spring 1997 Board meeting as well as the 1997 annual membership meeting. There is also a list of officers and standing committees attached.
Treasurer's Report, Florida Ornithological Society 1996 Finances, April 28, 1997

Linda C. Douglas

The treasurer's report for 1996 for the Florida Ornithological Society.
Financial Statements, Florida Ornithological Society 1996 Income and Expenses, March 16, 1997

Linda C. Douglas

Financial statements for 1996 for the Florida Ornithological Society.
Letter and Financial Statements, Florida Ornithological Society 1996 Income and Expenses, March 16, 1997

Linda C. Douglas

A letter from Linda Douglas to Jim (presumably Webber) with financial statements for 1996 for the Florida Ornithological Society.
Calculations, Painted Bunting, circa 1997

Paul W. Sykes Jr.

Handwritten tables of calculations related to Painted bunting studies in the southeastern United States, including survival rates by sex, minimum age, longevity, banding, and feeding. Includes data recorded between 1997 and 2016.
Newsletter, Florida Ornithological Society Newsletter, Volume 23, No. 1, Winter 1997

Katy NeSmith

A contingency copy of Vol. 23, No. 1 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Newsletter, Florida Ornithological Society Newsletter, Volume 23, No. 2, Spring 1997

Katy NeSmith

A contingency copy of Vol. 23, No. 2 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Newsletter, Florida Ornithological Society Newsletter, Volume 23, No. 3, Summer 1997

Katy NeSmith

A contingency copy of Vol. 23, No. 3 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Newsletter, Florida Ornithological Society Newsletter, Volume 23, No. 4, Fall 1997

Katy NeSmith

A contingency copy of Vol. 23, No. 4 of the Florida Audubon Society Ornithological Research Division Newsletter.
Article, Muscovy Ducks Release, November 19, 1996

Fred E. Lohrer
Correspondence between Doug McNair, Tom Webber, and Lyn Atherton, November 8, 1996 - December 21, 1998

Douglas B. McNair, Tom Webber, and Lyn Atherton

Letters and emails between Doug McNair and Tom Webber and Lyn Atherton about information in the Florida Ornithological Society archives about the Ross's goose.
Letter, Doug McNair to Tom Webber, November 8, 1996

Douglas B. McNair

Letter from Doug McNair to Tom Webber, Florida Museum of Natural History bird collection manager, requesting materials on American flamingos in Florida. The author is writing a piece to submit for the Florida Field Naturalist.
Letter and Financial Statement, Florida Ornithological Society Fall Treasurer's Report, October 1, 1996

Linda C. Douglas

A letter from Linda Douglas to the Florida Ornithological Society Board of Directors with an attached financial report for the Society's financial situation as of August 31, 1996.