Tampa Audubon

Volume XVII, Issue 4 August/September 2006

A Message From Your President

Greetings Friends and Supporters of Tampa Audubon! I have made the difficult decision to step down as your
President. As you will see below, I find myself overextended and with a three-year-old at home, I need to focus
more on family responsibilities. I plan to remain active on the Board as Treasurer. Your Board is seeking new
leadership and I hope you will seriously consider this opportunity. We recently held our annual elections and
your new Board of Directors is ready to serve for the 2006-2007 season.

I thought I would use this space to introduce you to your Board. Not only are our Board members leaders in
Tampa Audubon, they are leaders in the community and beyond as well.

Karl Stevens, our 1st VP, is not only a past President of Tampa Audubon, but also currently serves as President
of the International Institute for Supply Management, President of the Tampa Bay Catholic Lawyers Guild, and
Chairman of the Radio Station WBVM Board.

Ann Paul, our Immediate Past President, is Preserve Manager for Audubon’s Coastal Islands Sanctuaries. Ann
is a leader in the community and is involved in numerous environmental organizations throughout the state such
as the Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee for the Environmental Protection Commission (appointed
by Commissioner Kathy Castor); Agency on Bay Management, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council; Florida
Institute of Phosphate Research, appointed by Governor Jeb Bush; Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC, Citizens’ Advisory
Committee; Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC, Environmental Education Center Committee; Beach-nesting Bird Protec-
tion Committee and Hillsborough County’s Environmental Lands and Acquisition Program Advisory Commit-
tee, Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Department

Rob Heath, Director, is married and has three kids aged 12, 15, and 23. He is currently working for National
Audubon as a seasonal roseate spoonbill technician, banding spoonbill chicks at two of the nesting colonies
managed by the Tampa Bay Sanctuaries office. Rob also serves as a board member of the Tampa Bay Conser-
vancy, and is the founding board member and President of Wildlife Fellowship, an organization which provides
support for the protection and management of publicly owned preservation lands in the Tampa Bay region.

Christine Malzone, Director, is the COO of Speedline Athletic and
has served for many years on the Planning Commission and is a
leader with the Port Tampa Women’s Club.
Sabina Espinet-Todd, is our Newsletter Editor and Web Master.
Our web site and The Avocet are top notch productions thanks to
Sabina’s efforts and expertise. Sabina is also an accomplished
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Field Trips & Events ................ 2
Message from the President ... 2/3
Board Members ..................... 3
Announcements .................. 5/7
Membership Application ........... 7

www.TampaAudubon.org
The publication of the Avocet is funded in part through a grant from TECO Foundation
artist had currently has works on display at Tampa International Airport. She is also a professional web design-
er and designed award winning web sites for the Florida Aquarium and the Outdoor Arts Foundation.

John Costin, Director, is an internationally recognized artist and currently has a show at Tampa International
Airport. He is recognized as a master printmaker creating exquisite hand-colored etchings depicting Florida’s
environment. He has been a professional artist since 1979, exhibiting in many national shows and has received
numerous awards. His work can be found in various public and private collections throughout the world. Cur-
rently, he is creating a book of etchings depicting the large birds of Florida, which is registered with the Library
of Congress.

Stanley Kroh, Treasurer, also serves as the Chair of the Hillsborough Greenways Committee, President of the
Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Learning Gate Community
School and President of the Earth Force Community Board. He is also active in the City of Tampa’s Greenways
& Trails Citizens Advisory Committee and has helped with the Mayor’s Annual River Clean Up for many years.
Jo Anne Hartlzer, Field Trip Chair, has lifetime certifications to teach French, English, and Driver’s Education;
is President of the Tampa Bay Orchid Society, a judge for the African Violet Society of America, and Past Presi-
dent of the Kiwanis Club of Tampa Bay.

Mary Keith, Field Trip Co-Chair, has a Ph.D. in Food Science and is a Licensed Dietitian. She teaches with
the Hillsborough County Extension Service and her columns regularly appear in the Tampa Tribune. She is
President of Tampa Dietetics Association, Vice President for Professional Development of Florida Extension
Assoc. of Family and Consumer Sciences and Past Councilor for Florida Institute of Food Technology.
Please be sure to check out our web site at www.tampaaudubon.org for a list of upcoming programs and field
trips. Also be sure to check out the link to Café Press where you can purchase fun items with the Tampa Audu-
bon logo. A portion of the proceeds help our chapter!

As you can see, we have a dynamic Board of Directors and we would love for you to join us.
Also please note the events and field trips listed in this issue of the Avocet. Get involved- we all benefit!

Stanley Kroh

Upcoming Field Trips: Upcoming Events:

• August 5, 2006 8:00 AM, Nature Walk in
Lake Park-
Audubon is not just for the birds. See and
identify native and exotic plants, insects,
snakes, trees and other wildlife including
birds. Contact field trip leaders Mary Keith
(813)935-6115 or Jo Anne Hartzler (813)310-
7676.
• August 9, 2006 7:00PM Frog Listening
Network-
Flatwoods Park Fletcher Avenue. Contact
Jo Anne Hartzler to confirm date and time.
(813)310-7676.
Florida Coastal Cleanup
Saturday, September 16, 2006- join our
partners, the Tampa Bay Group of the Si-
erra Club, for The Florida Coastal Cleanup.
We will remove trash and invasive species
from the Westshore Sanctuary, which is co-
managed by Tampa Audubon and the Sierra
Club. The Sanctuary provides the only re-
maining habitat along Tampa Bay between
Kennedy and Gandy Blvds. and is environ-
mentally significant. We will meet at the
Sanctuary which is on San Jose Street, west
of Westshore Blvd. The Sanctuary is at the
S-curve. Meeting time to be announced.

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 Board of Directors
Openings
Tampa Audubon Society currently has
vacant positions on our Board of Direc-
tors. Our Board typically meets once a
month for 1-2 hours and discusses many
Tampa Audubon Society issues that are vital to our Chapter. If
you are interested in helping to chart the
2006 - 2007 Board Members direction of our Chapter, please consid-
er serving on our Board of Directors.
OFFICERS:
President- Stanley Kroh (acting) The Board is also looking for volun-
Immediate Past President- Ann Paul teers to help with various projects such
1st Vice President- Karl Stevens as fund raising activities, hospitality,
2nd Vice President- vacant membership management, letter writ-
Treasurer- Stanley Kroh ing, representing the Chapter at com-
Recording Secretary- vacant munity events, etc.
Corresponding Secretary- Michael Turrisi
Whatever your unique skill or inter-
DIRECTORS: est might be,
Joe Bailey (2005-2007) we need you!
John Costin (2006-2008)
Rob Heath (2006-2008) Please contact Stanley Kroh,
Christine Malzone (2006-2008) President, at 228-4257 or
(2005-2007)- vacant smkroh@tecoenergy.com
(2005-2007)- vacant for more information.

COMMITTEES & PROGRAMS:

ARC at the Park- Mike & Barbara Mullins
Audubon Adventures- Ann Paul
Tampa Audubon is Proud
Conservation Committee Co-Chair- Tom Ries to Welcome Our Newest
Conservation Committee Co-Chair- Dave Sumpter
Field Trip Committee Co-Chair- JoAnne Hartzler
Members:
Field Trip Committee Co-Chair- Mary Keith
Avocet Editor- Sabina- Espinet-Todd Jerry Troya
Publicity/PR- vacant Tony Lavagnino
E-Mail Directory- Karl Stevens Dirk Meyn
Membership Development- vacant Edwin S. Styron, III
Fund Raising- vacant
Web Site- Sabina Espinet-Todd Sharon Mc Rae
Regional Conservation Committee Representative- Michael Mc Rae
Rob Heath Rose C. Diaz
Christmas Bird Count- Dave Bowman
Special Events/Tabling Events- vacant
Endowment- vacant
Programs- Ann Paul

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TAS Display Contest!
Do you know where on Tampa
you can find this display?
The first person to email
postmaster@tampaaudubon.org
with the right answer wins a
Tampa Audubon baseball cap!
The caps are now available at
the ARC for $18.00 and are going
quickly, don’t be the only one
without one!
www.TampaAudubon.org
A Fond Farewell
By Stanley Kroh
Tampa Audubon says farewell to two of our shining stars
this month- Sabina Espinet-Todd and Andrea College
Sabina is relocating to Evergreen, Colorado on
August 5 and we will miss her dearly. Sabina has served
tirelessly as both Avocet editor and web master. For those
of you have been with Tampa Audubon for a while, I’m
sure you know what I’m saying when I say the Avocet and
our web site are light years ahead of what they were previ-
ously. Sabina guided us through the transition to an elec-
tronic newsletter which has allowed us to go to a full color,
expanded format; while at the same time reducing paper and
ink waste and saving our Chapter several thousand dollars
per year. Sabina also brought several innovations to our
web site- most notably the ability to join our Chapter or
make donations on-line with our new PayPal account and
our being able to offer a variety of Tampa Audubon logo
merchandise through our Café Press account. (Be sure to
check out the fun Tampa Audubon items available on our
web site at www.tampaaudubon.org.) Even though she’ll be
several thousand miles away, Sabina has graciously agreed
to continue in her dual role as newsletter editor and web
master. This is one of the rare times where I’m grateful for
modern technology which allows us to so easily have a long
distance editor and web master!
And from the “when it rains, it pours department”,
August 12th marks Andrea College’s last day as Director of
the ARC. Andrea took over the ARC after Marilyn Kersh-
ner and Al Tweedy moved to Micanopy. Not only was the
transition seamless, but Andrea brought a fresh new vision
and came up with very creative ways to update some very
tired displays. She also organized two very successful com-
munity events- one in October and the other in May. Both
events drew crowds of more than 500 and introduced Tampa
Audubon to a new audience in a fun and exciting way. An-
drea recently accepted a position with Hillsborough County
as a Land Use Hearing Master. Between her new job
responsibilities and two young daughters, she can no longer
devote as many hours to Tampa Audubon. Andrea leaves
behind a dynamic and motivated group of volunteers ready
to continue our education programs at Lettuce Lake Park.
Good Bye Andrea and Sabina! Thanks for your hard
work and dedication.
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 Defenders of Wildlife is pleased to announce Carnivores
2006: Habitats, Challenges and Opportunities, our sixth
biennial carnivore conservation conference, November
12-15, 2006, in St. Petersburg, Florida. The conference
promises to build on our track record of bringing together
academics, activists and wildlife professionals to discuss a
wide array of carnivore conservation issues.

Visit http://www.carnivoreconference.org for more

information and registration form.

SAVE THE DATE!

Audubon Assembly 2006
October 19-21
Due to the cancellation last fall, we are gearing up for a great event this October! Plan on joining us for
a weekend of networking, education, advocacy and birding!

Location: Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort

Special rate: $89.99/night.
Reserve rooms now at 800-206-2724.
Special Audubon rate good through September 27 only.

Don’t miss it! Plan to attend Florida’s largest gathering of conservation-minded citizens. Join chapter
leaders and members, Audubon staff, wildlife professionals, environmental advocates, scientists, stu-
dents, agency and elected officials, and other Floridians to network and learn about the environment.

Details including Assembly registration information, programs, exhibits and field trips will appear in the
summer Naturalist, and available online at www.audubonofflorida.org in July.

Volunteers Needed: Backyard Habitat Campaign

The Tampa Audubon Board is planning a new Backyard Habitat
Campaign for the coming year. The goal is to increase awareness
about the importance of backyard wildlife habitat. Even if you live
in an apartment, there are steps you can take to benefit wildlife. We
are looking for volunteers to help with this initiative and for one
very special volunteer to head up this important campaign. If you
are interested or would like to learn more, please contact Stanley
Kroh at 228-4257.

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 The following have recently made generous contributions to Tampa Audubon.
Thanks for continued support of our environmental education initiatives!
Marilyn Batchellor Lorraine Genovar Steven Mlynarek
J. Lee Benice Gerald E. Goebel J. Rodgers Padgett
Timothy A. Bonsack Sandra Grant Gail B. Parsons
Catherine M. Casas Colin & Deborah Grimes Rich & Ann Paul
Thomas Casper Marilyn Groff Richard Rauscher
Peter Cheng Jon Haasch Lee & Linda Shear
Joel P. Cleveland Rhea Hurwitz William & Mary Ann Sheppard
Val Cugat Daniel A. Jones Penny Jean Stoner
Margaret Cutts Jane M. Kemerer James T. & Doris E. Taylor
Ann Debaldo Doris J. Kelly Jerry & Joyce Taunt
Betty M. Dumas Mary A. Keith Michael Turrisi
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Dupuis Russ & Gail Kruetzman Ruth Troscianiec
Dorothy Ebersbach Patricia Lewis Richard S. Valentine
Constance D. Farnsworth Michael & Alicia Le Vine Lynn Velt
Mary M. Ferguson Clif Livingston William H. Walters III
Mike Fite Jerry R. Miller Betty Wargo

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 TAMPA AUDUBON MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
YES!
I want to join the Tampa & National Audubon Societies at the special introductory
rate of $25 and save over 35% off regular dues!
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________ State: ____________ ZIP Code: ____________________

Phone: __________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________________________

Please make your checks payable to: Tampa Audubon Society

Mail to:
Tampa Audubon Society
P.O. Box 320025
Tampa, FL 33679

I would like to include an additional contribution of $________ to the Tampa Audubon Society.

Your membership supports vital conservation issues. As a member you will receive the bi-monthly Audubon
Magazine, the quarterly Florida Naturalist Magazine and the bi-monthly Avocet Newsletter.

National Audubon occasionally makes its membership list available to carefully selected organizations. To have
your name ommitted from this list, check here.

Go to
http://cafepress.com/tpaaudubon/

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