<html><body><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000"><DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'times new roman',times" data-mce-style="font-family: 'times new roman',times;">There still</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'times new roman',times" data-mce-style="font-family: 'times new roman',times;"> is one more day to register for the Chicago Audubon Environmental Awards Dinner, and program, being held Saturday evening, March 25th, at the Silver Stallion Restaurant in Des Plaines. You can sign up at our website at <A aria-haspopup=true tabIndex=0 id=OBJ_PREFIX_DWT10524_com_zimbra_url class=Object href="http://www.chicagoaudubon.org/" target=_blank a11yfocused="true" data-mce-href="http://www.chicagoaudubon.org/">www.chicagoaudubon.org</A>, or you could also still come and pay at the door as long as you register or let me know by Thursday, March 23 at noon, as I have to call in reservations soon after that.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'times new roman',times" data-mce-style="font-family: 'times new roman',times;"> A list of the Award Recipients is below, and details of the evening events follow that (also on our website).</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'times new roman',times" data-mce-style="font-family: 'times new roman',times;">Hope to see you there! </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'times new roman',times" data-mce-style="font-family: 'times new roman',times;">Alan Anderson, <A aria-haspopup=true tabIndex=0 id=OBJ_PREFIX_DWT10525_com_zimbra_url class=Object href="https://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/JAVASCRIPT-BLOCKEDwindow.top.ZmObjectManager.__doClickObject(document.getElementById(%22OBJ_PREFIX_DWT9278_com_zimbra_email%22))" target=_blank a11yfocused="true" data-mce-href="https://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/JAVASCRIPT-BLOCKEDwindow.top.ZmObjectManager.__doClickObject(document.getElementById(%22OBJ_PREFIX_DWT9278_com_zimbra_email%22))">casresearch@comcast.net</A> , Des Plaines, Cook County, CAS Awards Committee</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline" data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;"><EM><STRONG style="FONT-SIZE: x-large" data-mce-style="font-size: x-large;"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'times new roman',times" data-mce-style="font-family: 'times new roman',times;">The 2017 Environmental Awardees</SPAN></STRONG></EM></SPAN>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px" data-mce-style="margin: 0px;"><STRONG style="FONT-SIZE: large" data-mce-style="font-size: large;"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'times new roman',times" data-mce-style="font-family: 'times new roman',times;"><EM>Excellence in Environmental Reporting (Print): Kathy Andrews-Wright, current editor Illinois Audubon Magazine, past editor Outdoor Illinois, IDNR.</EM></SPAN></STRONG></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px" data-mce-style="margin: 0px;"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: large" data-mce-style="font-size: large;"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'times new roman',times" data-mce-style="font-family: 'times new roman',times;"><EM>Protector of the Environment— Educator: Liam Heneghan, Professor of Environmental Studies, DePaul University.</EM> </SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px" data-mce-style="margin: 0px;"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: large" data-mce-style="font-size: large;"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'times new roman',times" data-mce-style="font-family: 'times new roman',times;"><EM>Protector of the Environment— Political Service:</EM> <EM> Paul D’Agostino, Evanston Park District (Clark Street Beach Bird Sanctuary) and Steve Wilson, Wilmette Park District (Gillson Park Bird Sanctuary).</EM></SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px" data-mce-style="margin: 0px;"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: large" data-mce-style="font-size: large;"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'times new roman',times" data-mce-style="font-family: 'times new roman',times;"><EM>Protector of the Environment— Single Act (Individual): Libby Hill, Clark Street Beach Bird Sanctuary.</EM></SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px" data-mce-style="margin: 0px;"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: large" data-mce-style="font-size: large;"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'times new roman',times" data-mce-style="font-family: 'times new roman',times;"><EM>Protector of the Environment— Single Act (Group):</EM> <EM> LaBagh Woods Restoration Project (Chicago Ornithological Society).</EM></SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px" data-mce-style="margin: 0px;"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: large" data-mce-style="font-size: large;"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'times new roman',times" data-mce-style="font-family: 'times new roman',times;"><EM>Protector of the Environment— Avocation:</EM> <EM> Bob Fisher, Bird Conservation Network and bird monitor.</EM> </SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px" data-mce-style="margin: 0px;"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: large" data-mce-style="font-size: large;"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'times new roman',times" data-mce-style="font-family: 'times new roman',times;"><EM>Protector of the Environment— Vocation:</EM> <EM> John Rogner, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Kankakee Refuge.</EM> </SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px" data-mce-style="margin: 0px;"><EM><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: large" data-mce-style="font-size: large;"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'times new roman',times" data-mce-style="font-family: 'times new roman',times;">Protector of the Environment— Group: Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards (Steve and Jill Flexman, and John Navin). </SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></EM></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px" data-mce-style="margin: 0px;"><EM><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: large" data-mce-style="font-size: large;"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'times new roman',times" data-mce-style="font-family: 'times new roman',times;">Service to Chicago Area Birders: Matt Cvetas and Josh Engel, leading/ advising Illinois Young Birders.</SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></EM></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px" data-mce-style="margin: 0px;"><EM><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: large" data-mce-style="font-size: large;"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'times new roman',times" data-mce-style="font-family: 'times new roman',times;">Young Environmentalist: Henry Griffin (Oak Park Bird Walks, Illinois Young Birder).</SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></EM></P></DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" data-mce-style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><B>Chicago</B><B> Audubon Society Environmental Awards Program </B></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" data-mce-style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><B>and Annual Membership Meeting</B></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" data-mce-style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><B>Saturday, March 25, 2017</B></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" data-mce-style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><B>Silver Stallion Restaurant, </B><STRONG><SPAN lang=EN>1275 Lee/Manheim Avenues, </SPAN></STRONG><B>Des Plaines</B><B></B></DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" data-mce-style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><STRONG><SPAN lang=EN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal" data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;">Chicago Audubon's Biennial Awards honor those who have made contributions to conservation, the protection of migratory birds and other wildlife, and have helped to conserve, preserve, and enhance the varied habitats and open spaces of the greater Chicago region. To learn about this year's honorees, visit our website: <A aria-haspopup=true tabIndex=0 id=OBJ_PREFIX_DWT10529_com_zimbra_url class=Object href="http://www.chicagoaudubon.org/" target=_blank a11yfocused="true" data-mce-href="http://www.chicagoaudubon.org/">www.chicagoaudubon.org</A>. Join us to celebrate their many contributions. All are welcome.</SPAN></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" data-mce-style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><STRONG><SPAN lang=EN>Awards Banquet</SPAN></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" data-mce-style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><STRONG><SPAN lang=EN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal" data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;">The charge for dinner is $33 per person. (Cash bar will be available starting at 5:15 pm.) Dinner begins promptly at 6:00 pm. The awards will be presented around dessert time, approx. 6:30.</SPAN></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" data-mce-style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><STRONG><SPAN lang=EN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal" data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;">Following the awards and a brief annual meeting (approx. 7:30), John Elliott will present <I>The Ghosts of Conservation</I>, a virtual trip to the iconic places that some of our heroes and heroines of conservation have lived and worked over the decades. A few surprises may be on the itinerary! </SPAN></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" data-mce-style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><STRONG><SPAN lang=EN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal" data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;">Dinner reservations deadline is close of business on Wednesday, March 22. Reservations can be made at <A aria-haspopup=true tabIndex=0 id=OBJ_PREFIX_DWT10530_com_zimbra_url class=Object href="http://www.chicagoaudubon.org/" target=_blank a11yfocused="true" data-mce-href="http://www.chicagoaudubon.org/">www.chicagoaudubon.org</A> or by mail (</SPAN></STRONG>call the CAS office at 773-539-6793 for info).<STRONG><SPAN lang=EN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal" data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;"></SPAN></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" data-mce-style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">If you have questions, or want to register only for the award ceremony and after-dinner program, contact Alan Anderson, <A aria-haspopup=true tabIndex=0 id=OBJ_PREFIX_DWT10531_com_zimbra_url class=Object href="https://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/JAVASCRIPT-BLOCKEDwindow.top.ZmObjectManager.__doClickObject(document.getElementById(%22OBJ_PREFIX_DWT9284_com_zimbra_email%22))" target=_blank a11yfocused="true" data-mce-href="https://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/JAVASCRIPT-BLOCKEDwindow.top.ZmObjectManager.__doClickObject(document.getElementById(%22OBJ_PREFIX_DWT9284_com_zimbra_email%22))">casresearch@comcast.net</A>.</DIV>
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