At its 99th Annual Meeting held at Norwich, VT's, Monthsire Museum, NH Audubon bestowed upon Mascoma Chapter Steering Committee member, and birder nonpareil, George Clark its "Volunteer of the Year Award." The award is "presented by Audubon Staff to a volunteer whose outstanding service to New Hampshire Audubon both strengthens the organization and is an inspiring example for others."

In presenting the award to George, NH Audubon Director of Conservation and former George Clark thesis advisee Carol Foss made note of George's residency in Vermont but quickly pointed out his commitment to and effort on behalf of birds and birding transcended geographic and political boundaries.

Commenting on George's award, past Mascoma Chapter Chair and current NH Audubon Board member Arthur Mudge remarked upon George's considerable contributions to the birding community both as a keen and seemingly tireless observer and as a generous educator of birders of all abilities. Art noted that George regularly leads bird walks on both sides of the Connecticut River and in his post-UConn days as a professor remains active in teaching by offering a course in bird watching for ILEAD at Dartmouth.

The Mascoma Chapter Steering Committee is delighted about George's achievement and is grateful for his presence among us advancing the cause of birding in the Upper Valley.

Blake Allison, Chair

Mascoma Chapter of New Hampshire Audubon