Past Issue January 2006
In This Edition:
1) Upcoming Events NABA's MISSION STATEMENT: 1. UPCOMING EVENTS - Happy New Year! (From our “Kid’s Corner”: What does a caterpillar do on New Years Day ? Turns over a new leaf!) Feel free to invite a friend, or even better - several friends! Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006 – 1:30 to approx. 4:00 p.m. NABA-St. Louis's holiday potluck party, Powerpoint presentation and Silent Auction will be held at Washington University's Tyson Research Center. See article below for more information and directions. Friday, Feb. 24, 2006. 7:00 p.m. NABA-St. Louis get-together at Sweet Tomatoes, a buffet-style restaurant on the south side of Watson Road just west of Sappington (Crestwood Plaza). See below for more information. 2. NABA HOLIDAY PARTY - SUNDAY JANUARY 22nd From 1:30 to approximately 4:00 p.m. on Sun. Jan. 22, 20065,NABA-St. Louis's holiday party will be held at Washington University's Tyson Research Center. This event will be a potluck affair, so please bring your favorite food dish. A silent auction, a "Powerpoint" slideshow of our members' best butterfly/outing photos, and attendance prizes will be features of the day. Tyson Research Center Directions: From the junction of I-44 and I-270, go west on I-44 about 7 miles to the Antire Rd/ Beaumont exit (exit #269). The entrance gate to Tyson is about 100 yards past the exit ramp stop sign on the right (north side of I-44). At the entry gate or Gatehouse please sign in or check in with the Gate Attendant, and then proceed down the road to the Tyson Headquarters Office for our party. See you there! 3. **URGENT** REQUEST FOR BUTTERFLY PHOTOS AND AUCTION ITEMS If you wish to have your favorite butterfly and/or NABA outing photos, slides or digital images you’ve taken in the last year included in the Holiday Party Powerpoint presentation, please send them, along with identifying details, to Kate Boden at the address below. Original photo prints or slides will be returned after scanning. Get those photos in to Kate! Last year’s Powerpoint was superb, with many “OOOH”s and “AHHH”s and “WOW”s, so please send your pictures soon. Additionally, our Chapter is gathering silent auction items for our Holiday Party fundraising effort. If you have any items (either large or small) you are willing to donate, please contact Kate: Kate Boden The deadline for submitting photos or auction items is Wed., Jan. 18th . – PLEASE ACT NOW!! 4. DINNER AT “SWEET TOMATOES” – FRIDAY, FEB. 24th by Yvonne Homeyer. NABA-St. Louis is having another informal get-together at Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant on Friday, Feb. 24 at 7:00 p.m. No need for reservations - just come as you are. This is a good opportunity to catch up with friends and start thinking about those Spring butterflies that are just around the corner. Buffet price with coupon is about $8.00. Sweet Tomatoes has excellent pasta, salads, and some yummy desserts! 5 . OTHER NABA-ST.LOUIS INFORMATION…YOUR OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, AS OF APRIL 2005: (AT = @ in Email address)
NEWSLETTER ARTICLES WELCOME: If you have questions or suggestions, e-mail Ann Earley (aee623ATprodigy.net). MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION: If you would like to join NABA, please fill out this application. You will become a member of both NABA and the local St. Louis Chapter, if you live within the St. Louis metropolitan area or nearby Illinois area: Name ____________________________________________ Dues are $30 (regular) and $40 (family) per year. Please make check payable to NORTH AMERICAN BUTTERFLY ASSOCIATION. Please mail this form with your check to: Scott Marshall, Membership, 609 West Lockwood, St. Louis, MO 63119. |
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes
it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” - Maya Angelou -
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