ANats Nwsl Oct 11 web copy 2 - Arrowsmith Naturalists

12 Pages·2011·2.89 MB·English

by  Margaret Hill

VOLUME #17 ARROWSMITH NATURALISTS NEWSLETTER ISSUE #3
OCTOBER 2011
Table of Contents
Kids Fest.....................4 - 5
Presidents Report......page 1
Fall AGM & Conference..6 to 10
Christmas Bird Count.........2
Financial Statement...........10
Club Information.............. 3
Meetings and Outings..11 & 12
To Know, Enjoy and
Presrve Nature
President’s Report
As is usual, the summer is a rather quiet time for the Arrowsmith Naturalists. July saw a return to
Rathtrevor Provincial Park for our annual club picnic. Although the afternoon and evening were blustery,
this event was still as enjoyable as ever. August, of course, brings Kidfest at the Parksville Community
Park. Once again, Betty Collins and Robert Mercer organized a very successful display of all manner of
ocean critters for the youngsters to view “up close and personal”. Thanks, not only to Betty and Robert
once again for their work, but also to those who helped out at the display tent and who collected the
many specimens for display. For next year we will need a new team of organizers, as Betty and Robert
are “retiring” from their positions. Please let the executive know if you would like to help with Kidfest
for 2012.
After our rather abbreviated summer, autumn seems to be on us in earnest, and with it a new season of
activities. Penny Marshall and Maggie Little have provided several field trips already - Fossili Park,
Rosewall Creek and the new Moorecroft Regional Park – see upcoming Outings schedule, p. 11.
Our participation in Rivers Day at the Englishman estuary didn’t happen as planned. Hours before we
were to set up it rained hard and our partners –MIVHES– had decided not to go ahead. We called our
volunteers to cancel the event and within an hour the rain had stopped. Too late to regroup. Fortunately,
a partial program by MIVHES did go ahead. Thanks to Sandy Gray for persevering and representing
us.Thanks also to Val Tinney for once again organizing the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup and to the
club members who hunted the shores of Qualicum Bay for rubbish. It seemed that this year there was
less debris than in previous years to be bagged up and carted off for disposal. Perhaps a hopeful sign.
Planning for the 2012 Fall General Meeting of BC Nature, with the theme of Nature ByThe Salish Sea, is
making good progress, with meetings happening every few weeks. The budget is close to being set and
the outline of social activities, speakers, field trips and so on is taking shape. We are very fortunate to
have Dr. C.S. (Buzz) Holling as our keynote speaker. Dr. Holling is internationally recognized for his
theory of “resilient ecosystems” and, by all accounts, an excellent speaker. Brian Kingzett, field
manager of the Deep Bay Centre for Shellfish Research, has tentatively agreed to speak at the
Saturday night banquet. I urge you all to read the report on this year’s FGM at Tsawwassen to get a
sense of just what to expect when we co-host with the Nanoose Nats next September.
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT...cont’d
The strength of any organization lies in a and Rhys from their participation in
supportive membership. With that in mind, we community birding events and will come to
were very happy that, at our September know Luxana by her enthusiasm and eagerness
meeting, we could recognize the invaluable
to contribute to the club.
efforts of six of our members – all women.
Alison Bakker, Pam Helem, Sallie Dabb, Carol
It is unfortunate, however, that we are losing
Anne Philion, Gail Armstrong and Maggie Little
one of our stalwart members – Betty Collins.
each received “President’s Choice”
certificates in recognition of the quiet and Apart from organizing our participation in
tireless work that they do for the Kidfest for the past several years, Betty
Arrowsmith Nats. I’d also like to thank our served as club President for two years.
Past President, Roger Simms, for instituting Whenever we needed advice about club policy
this form of recognition during his tenure as or leadership in planning the club’s future,
President. Kudos also to Sandy Gray for
Betty’s mentorship was invaluable. We will
taking over from Pat Bourgeois the position of
miss you, Betty, and hope that you and John
Liaison with BC Nature.
are nicely settled into your new home in
Penticton.
A warm welcome is extended to three new
members who were introduced at our last
Dave Hutchings, President
meeting – Luxana Hall and Terry and Rhys

Harrison. A number of you will know Terry
BC PARKSVILLE - QUALICUM (BCPQ) CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
birds from home for the Feedercount. Help
assess the wintering bird population here in
the BCPQ Count Circle. All skill levels
welcome!
Come enjoy the Pot Luck/Wrap-up Dinner
immediately following the Count. (Location to
be confirmed.)
Lots of great information at the CBC website:
Sunday, December 18th – Parksville
http://birds.audubon.org/christmas-bird-
Qualicum Beach Christmas Bird Count
count
Be part of what is a favourite event for many
For more info and to sign up contact:
nature enthusiasts across North America.
Join a team in the field (3-7 birders) or count Sandra @ 250-248-5565
NANOOSE BAY CBC at home feeders are most welcome to join
Friday, December 16th with the Nanoose Naturalists. For further
The count circle covers Nanoose Bay and information, please contact: Rhys Harrison
Lantzville. Volunteers to count in the field and [phone], [email protected]
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PARKING
THE ARROWSMITH Arrowsmith Naturalists
NATURALIST ... Officers and Contacts:
If you find you have to
is published three times a
park in the over-flow lot
year in February, June and
President: Dave down the street from the
October. Articles on birding,
school, be aware that the
Hutchings [phone]
travel, botany and gates are locked at 9:30
environmental matters are Past President: Roger p.m. One of our members
welcomed by the end of the Simms was locked in and had to
month prior to publication. Vice President: Bill phone for a ride home.
The next deadline is January Campbell
2012 for the February 2012
Secretary: Pam Helem
NO SMOKING
edition.
Treasurer: Carol Anne
Hand-written or typed
Philion
articles are accepted. Some Smoking is not allowed
Membership: Gail
editing may be required for anywhere on school
length or held off for another Armstrong property.
edition according to available Directors:
space. Please e-mail articles to Gilles Gratton;
SUNSHINE
[email protected] or send by
Martin Hill
mail to: 194 Valdez Ave,
Qualicum Beach, B.C. V9K Programs: If you know of an
1R8. Editor: Margaret Hill Dave Hutchings; Arrowsmith Naturalist, who
[phone] is ill, in hospital or recently
Bill Campbell
bereaved, please contact:
Field Trips: Pam Helem, at (250)
General Information: Maggie Little; 468-7475 or at
Club membership information [email protected]
Penny Marshall
is available at both of the public
libraries, on the web site http:// Promotion:
CLUB PUBLICATIONS
www.arrowsmithnats.org, or Sallie Dabb
write to Arrowsmith
Refreshments:
Naturalists, Box 1542 Parksville, A reference copy of the
B.C. V9P 2H4 Alison Bakker current newsletter is
Membership includes Young Naturalists: available at each of the
monthly meetings (talks and/or Alison Bakker libraries in Parksville and
Qualicum Beach.
slide shows), regular outings Conservation/
Meetings and Outings
(bird watching, botanical), BC Environment: Gary & Ronda
information sheets are
Nature newsletter four times a Murdock
available at Mulberry Bush
year and club newsletter in
Web Site: David Helem Book Stores in Qualicum
February, June, October.
[phone] Beach and Parksville.
New memberships are
BC Nature: Sandra Gray
always welcomed.
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K I D F E S T 2011
Article by: Robert Mercer & Betty Co#ins
This picture is a special one. Forwarded to us by John
Buchanan, a visitor to the Naturalist's exhibit at Kidfest. He
took it with an underwater camera in a tub containing other
specimens as well, which were supplied by Island Scallops Ltd.
He sent it to us on our request...gratis. The Spot Prawn has two
pairs of spots on the abdomen and white lines on the carapace
(shell). Formal name is Pacific Prawn.
KIDFEST 2011 – STANDING ROOM ONLY!
Wow! Another great Kidfest event with even more interest than in previous years.
Wonderful weather, terrific visitors and fantastic volunteers!! Again we had some great
animals and plants at our display. And the Young Naturalists table drew a lot of interest.
Many times kids and adults were lined up to see, touch and talk about the displays. The
new tent was a great addition because it provided shade to the live animals in the display
tubs – and to the volunteers!.
Some of the animals were collected at French Creek beach – crabs (Dungeness, hermit),
sea stars (leather and ochre and purple), oyster, sculpin, anemones, eels, and a
saddleback gunnel. Island Scallops provided some animals from deeper water – large
scallops, a Giant sea cucumber, a sea lemon; some fantastic looking crabs - the Rhino
crab, the Scaled crab and the bright red Puget Sound king crab and a spotted shrimp.
There was an interesting comment from one of the Kidfest organizers. She had a phone
call from a family to ask if Arrowsmith Naturalists would be there this year; if so they
would come to Kidfest, if not they would not be coming. At one point Pat Bourgeois was
showing a particular animal to a young girl from Vancouver, and the comment was that
she knew what it was, because she was here last year and told her parents they had to
come again this year.
All in all, a very successful Kidfest thanks to Island Scallops and the Arrowsmith
Naturalists volunteers. A great big thank you to Alison Bakker, Pat Bourgeois, Lynne
Brookes, Bill Campbell, Marilynn Futer, Maria Hamann, Penny Marshall, Pam Helem,
Margaret Hill, Martin Hill, Chris Hutchings, David Hutchings, Val Tinney, Tony Wyckoff, and
Ron Wyckoff.
See photos on page 4
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SEEING SEA CREATURES AT KIDFEST
From Island
Scallops. A Sailfin
Scupin and a
Bullhead in local
terms and
Scallops.
Tub with
sea stars,
leather
star and
sea weed
Special THANKS to Robert Mercer for
these great photos.
The
Arrowsmith
Naturalists
tent at
Kidfest.
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BC Nature Fall General the fantastic migrations (up to and pleated throat. For the
Meeting and Conference 11,000 kms!) of some species, winter, Grey whales migrate to
but he also revealed the variety the Baja area of Mexico to give
2011 - Tsawwassen
of cues that influence the birth to their young, and
timing and the direction of possibly to escape the predation
Report by: Dave Hutchings
migrations. The availability of of killer whales. Humpback
food when traveling and rearing whales migrate both to Mexico
The theme of this year’s Fall young, social cues, the quality of and Hawaii to breed and bear
General Meeting, attended by daylight and hormonal cues all young.
Marilynn Futer and Bill influence when birds migrate to
Campbell, Pam and David Helem their breeding grounds and Of the two species, the
and Chris and Dave Hutchings, return to their wintering Humpback has the more
and hosted by the Delta grounds, the route they take spectacular behaviours.
Naturalists’ Society, was and the speed of the migration. Whereas the Greys scour the
Nature on the Move – Fall In addition, many birds make bottom of the sea for food, the
Migration through the Delta. most of their journey at night Humpbacks feed in the water
The “delta”, of course, is the and, therefore, navigate using column for krill and small fish,
massive Fraser River delta, the stars and a built-in gulping in up to 17,000 litres of
home to several globally- compass. Probably, the most water at a time and straining
significant ecosystems. As one interesting “factoid” – for me, that water through their fine
might expect, the September at least – was that a number of baleen to separate out the food.
29 – October 2 gathering species have the ability to put Often they will work
focused on all things migratory one-half of their brain to sleep cooperatively to scare fish,
– birds, whales, and fish. for part of the day and then using “bubble netting” and
Speakers: alternate to the other half for vocalization, into tight
On Thursday evening, Anne the remaining hours, thereby formations which are easier to
Murray provided a broad conserving energy. Very useful capture.
overview of the Fraser River when a creature is traveling
estuary and the Boundary Bay vast distances. Happily, both whale species are
ecosystems “during the height rebounding from their near
of fall migration, when nature is Caitlin Birdsall, of the BC extinction when whaling was
on the move and plant life is Cetacean Sightings Network prevalent in our waters.
preparing for winter”. and the Vancouver Aquarium, Collisions with ships, the
focused primarily on the Grey ingestion of debris, fishing nets
The first of Friday morning’s and Humpback whales which and ropes, and killer whales are
speakers, Dr. Jason James - an visit BC’s waters each year. all threats to these gentle
internationally recognized Through slides, video and sound giants. However, it was
expert who works with the recordings and graphs, we heartening to learn that
Vancouver Avian Research learned how to identify each of Boundary Bay is a feeding spot
Centre – covered all aspects of these giant species – Greys: no for significant numbers of Grey
bird migration: why birds dorsal fin, mottled skin covered whales during migration, a good
migrate, how they navigate, in barnacles, rounded flukes, reason to do all we can to
where they go and the bottom feeders; Humpbacks: prevent the pollution of these
different types of migrations. low dorsal fin, big pectoral waters.
Dr. James described not just flippers, a knobby nose area,
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as training walls erected to the South Fraser Perimeter
The “Salmon Habitat of the “protect” human development, Road and have contributed to
Fraser River and the Impacts disrupt both the migration of planned mitigation measures.
of Human Activity and sediments and estuarine
Development” was the focus of organisms (e.g. fish), forcing Charlie Palmer(Senior Ecologist)
Dr. Marvin Rosenau’s talk. young fish out into waters and Jay Rourke, both employed
Having focused much of his where predators wait. We are by Hemmera , an environmental
work on the gravel reaches of interfering with natural consulting firm, spoke about
the Fraser from Hope to processes without the scientific “Sandhill Cranes – the ‘Canaries’
Mission, Dr. Rosenau has understanding of the of the Fraser Valley/Lower
become an outspoken critic of repercussions on the Mainland Wetlands”. They
government management of the ecosystem, states Dr. Rosenau. described the life cycle, the
river and, as such, has run afoul breeding places and the
of both provincial and federal The habit of removing large migration routes within, to and
politicians. He described the woody debris from water bodies from the Lower Mainland.
Fraser estuary, which starts offers another danger. Not Their research and ecological
near New Westminster, as the only does the woody debris give assessments are also part of
recipient of about 17,000,000 protection to fish, it inhibits the planning of the South
tonnes of nutrient-rich erosion of river banks and ocean Fraser Perimeter Road.
sediments which come down the shores. Dr. Rosenau
river each year. As these mix recommends the replacement of Russell Cannings – BC’s 2010
with the sea water of the Salish woody debris when and where Birder of the Year –
Sea, they provide a biologically possible. entertained us at the Saturday
active area which nourishes and night banquet. Most of Russell’s
encourages all manner of life: The Friday evening barbecue – a talk centered on his efforts to
fish, whales, birds and so on. very pleasant affair catered by break the record for the
the local Lions Club – featured number of bird species
Dr. Rosenau sees both the two more talks. Sofi Hindmarch recorded in one year. His
estuary and the Fraser itself as of the Centre for Wildlife sometimes hilarious helter-
threatened. Agriculture, Ecology at SFU presented her skelter race back and forth
development, shipping and research on the effect of across the province resulted in
dyking have resulted in the loss urbanization on Barn Owls. The spotting a record-breaking 373
of 85% of the wetlands from loss of old barns and trees, species, including a Tropical
Hope down to the sea. Riparian along with increased traffic, Kingbird, a Yellow-billed Cuckoo,
areas have been lost and the has caused the decline of owls a Brambling and a Little Blue
river has been dredged so over the past 16 years. Heron. The audience was
deeply that erosion and Whereas Barn Owls habitually regaled with pictures and
ecosystem loss have threatened hunt in a circle only a kilometer accounts such as traveling non-
any sustainable management of or so from their nests, urban stop from Sandspit, on Haida
the river. Barn Owls are being forced to Gwaii, to Prince Rupert and then
widen their search for their driving for 16 hours to Creston,
However, Dr. Rosenau singled preferred food: voles. The to see a bird not yet on his list,
out two major impacts. results of Ms. Hindmarch’s only to find that it has moved
Causeways and dock structures research have been on. Luckily, it returned several
(such as the ferry terminal and incorporated into the days later and was duly
the Roberts Bank port), as well environmental assessments for recorded. Over the year,
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boat tour of the Fraser be the impacts of certain
Russell teamed up with young estuary. actions?; what mitigation
birders all over the province, measures have been
among them our own Sunday: tours of the Boundary considered?; have alternatives
Christopher Stevens. Although Bay Regional Park old field been considered, and so on. In
a number of his sightings habitat and an ecology walk other words, use a positive,
involved a judicious amount of through the Park; Lighthouse cooperative approach.
informed “luck” (as with many Park and Lily Point at Point b) Financial report: revenue for
birders), the sheer energy and Roberts; and the Iona Beach this year is down slightly
knowledge of this intrepid Regional Park in Richmond. although the Federation should
young birder gives us hope that break even because of the small
the skill and knowledge of our We came away from surplus from last year.
“mature” birders is being Tsawwassen with an c) A presentation by Bob Ross
passed into very capable hands. appreciation not just of the of SBC Insurance: in part
Field trips: human impact on the Fraser because of the increased limit
The field trips provided by the River and its estuary, but with of liability insurance the
Delta Naturalists offered a some knowledge of the fragile Arrowsmith Naturalists club
number of opportunities to abundance of wild flora and has been required to carry, BCN
experience, first-hand, the fauna which it supports. Not with Mr. Ross’s help, reviewed
abundant bird life and the only were the field trip leaders the guidelines of our liability
ecosystems of the Fraser knowledgeable but they were insurance and the trends which
estuary. also experts in their fields. seem to be developing. To
Perhaps we all will have a summarize:
Thursday: a pre-conference trip deeper appreciation of the 1) our insurance covers the
to the George C. Reifel Bird Delta the next time we drive activities of members for bodily
Sanctuary to see the off the ferry at Tsawwassen. injury and property damage
Dowitchers, Greater and Lesser where compensation is needed;
Yellow legs, Sharp-tailed Directors’ Meeting: 2) all activities must be
Sandpipers, Wood Ducks, As usual, the Directors’ Meeting approved by the club executive.
Hooded Mergansers in eclipse dealt with a fairly full agenda as Cycling and activities involving
plumage, Sandhill Cranes and well as some weighty topics boats are not approved
Black-crowned Night Herons, introduced as “Other Business”. activities. Use of power tools
among others. a) Business Arising from May 14 may be a problem and must be
Minutes: an update was negotiated with BCN Executive
Friday and Saturday: trips to provided by Langley Naturalists and the insurance provider;
the Alaksen National Wildlife regarding the lawsuit brought 3) clubs need to be familiar
Area, the Reifel Sanctuary; by a local farmer. The farmer with the “field trip guidelines”
Brunswick Point and Delta has lost his case but is booklet provided by BCN;
farmlands; Boundary Bay dykes appealing. The advice arising 4) all members must sign
and Blackie Spit; Burns Bog; the from this incident is that clubs both the “release of liability”
OWL Wildlife Rehab Centre; a should not publicly criticize and “waiver” forms as a
guided beach walk to learn actions of other individuals or condition of membership;
about the biology/ecology of groups as wrong or unethical. 5) clubs, if they wish, can cover
the low and high intertidal Instead, any concerns should be the cost of day memberships
areas of Boundary Bay; and a voiced in the form of open- rather than insisting on a day
ended questions: e.g. what will membership fee;
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may hold public town hall Recreation Council before
6) clubs should maintain a meetings, similar to those held Christmas.
“sign-in” guest book, which on the HST campaign, regarding 6) Mary Cuthbert, of the
contains a copy of the waiver environmental issues Also, the Friends of Semiahmoo Bay
form, for members of the modernization of the Water Society, asked that naturalists
general public who attend club Act is being timed for next begin to look at partnerships
meetings to sign-in (providing summer. A follow-up meeting with other non-profit groups,
liability protection for the club will discuss the issue of park local government and
and potential membership funding, interpretation and corporations in order the carry
follow-up); related issues. out programs. She stated that
7) there is a trend to require 3) Several BC Nature the current reliance on senior
increased liability limits. executive positions require government for leadership and
d) BC Naturalists’ Foundation filling: vice-president, education funding is not working.
report: investment funds chair and communications Apparently, Surrey has adopted
managed by the Foundation have director. Nominations/ a good model of this approach.
yielded better than those volunteers needed.
managed by the Vancouver 4) The Office Manager – Fall General Meeting:
Foundation. Consequently, the Betty Davison - has taken over a) President’s Report: John
Foundation will be able to offer responsibility for producing the Neville referred us to his
about $6,000 in grants for club BC Nature Magazine – in written report.
projects along with some extra addition to her other tasks – b) Changes to the Bylaws and
funding from BC Nature. saving the organization about Constitution: several minor
e) Other business: $4,000/year. Penny Edwards, deletions and additions to the
1) BC Nature has a new from Victoria, has volunteered Bylaws to bring them in line
agreement which provides her journalist’s skills to assist with current conditions and
office space for five more Betty with editing and layout. practices were recommended at
years at the present site at no 5) The Kitimat Naturalists the AGM and passed at FGM.
cost in exchange for services; are concerned about the Details can be found in the BC
2) John Neville, Claudia cumulative effects of logging, Nature magazine.
Copley and Bev Ramey met with natural gas and methanol c) Office Report: Betty
the provincial Assistant Deputy facilities, the aluminum smelter Davison reported that the
for Parks to voice concerns over and the proposed Gateway provincial membership stands at
a lack of communication and the Project of Enbridge on the 4,800, which is a growth of over
absence of Species At Risk Kitimat River environment. Ten 300 members. Her current goal
legislation, given the chance new pipelines are pending for is to strengthen communications
that the federal government Kitimat. As registered within the organization.
may try to weaken the federal interveners for the Gateway Comments from the meeting
SARA. No action was promised, Project, the Kitimat club is acknowledged Betty’s hard work
so it seems that the public seeking to have their river and efficiency.
needs to urge that provincial placed on the list of the 10 d) Other reports: conservation,
legislation is brought in quickly. most-endangered rivers in BC. parks and protected areas,
However, there are plans to In their view, the river has the education, camp and club
update the Wildlife Act and BC second largest estuary and reports were circulated as
Nature will be kept informed. delta in BC. Letters requesting written reports or published in
The Asst. Deputy Minister this status need to be written the magazine.
indicated that the government to Mark Angelo of the Outdoor
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The Young Naturalists are Krista Englund, the IBA 2) events: AGM 2012 – May
expanding. Daphne Solecki and Program Coordinator, showed 11-13 at Kelowna; FGM 2012 –
Tammy Keetch reported that the FGM the new signs Sept. 27-30 in Parksville; Salt
the YNC have become involved produced by Nature Canada Spring camp – June 4-8, 2012;
with Environment Canada and which will identify the IBA Manning Bird Blitz – June 15-17,
participated in the “Healthy By sites to the public and provide 2012.
Nature” conference. some interpretation.
e) Project updates: Jude Grass f) Upcoming events and I know that this is an extensive
reported that the Habitat deadlines: report, but it is my purpose to
Conservation Trust Fund has 1) deadlines: club grants from provide insight into the work
provided $44,000 for the the Foundation – Jan. 31, 2012; and concerns of naturalists
Okanagan Wildlife Tree AGM resolutions – Feb. 28, throughout the province, while
Stewardship (WiTS) program. 2012; nominations for BC giving a flavour of what we can
Funding is still being sought for Nature Awards – Feb. 28, 2012; expect to experience when the
the Lower Mainland and Rene Savenye Scholarship – Arrowsmith Nats co-host the
Vancouver Island programs. Apr. 4, 2012; FGM next September.
ARROWSMITH NATURALISTS - STATEMENT OF OPERATION
2011 - JUNE 27 TO SEPTEMEBER 30
REVENUE
Coffee Fund $ 29.80
Membership Fees 82.00
Net Proceeds from Picnic Auction 59.00
170.80
EXPENDITURES
Canada Trust - Charitable Donation to “Friends of the Environment Foundation”
Fee for June to September @ $5.00 monthly x 4 20.00
Room Rental - S.D. #69; September 2010 to June 30 2011 252.00
B.C. Nature - Balance of Extra Insurance re SD #69 61.60
Kid Fest - Table Rental (Black & White Rentals) 32.66
Cheque Order Charges - 2 Deposit Books 29.75
Honouratium re September 26 (Lacelle) 20.00
416.01
Balance as at June 26 2011 2749.10
plus Revenue - June 27 to September 30 170.80
2919.90
less Expenditures - June 27 to September 30 416.01
Balance as at September 30 2011 $2503.89
$ Carol A. Philion, Treasurer$ $ October 4, 2011
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