I agree, George has also helped with Hanover Conservancy bird walks which
we greatly appreciate.  Thank you George!

Gail McPeek


On Mon, Sep 30, 2013 at 7:56 PM, David Merker <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> As a member of our Upper Valley birding community , I would love to
> congratulate George on his award, it is certainly a most fitting
> accomplishment.  George, thanks for all you do for our area's birding. You
> are amazing and I hope I can enjoy life through your sightings and UV
> birding stewardship. George.... U R the man!   Thanks.
>
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>
> Dave
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> Dave Merker
> Etna, New Hampshire
> Cape May Raptor Banding Project Inc.
> www.capemayraptors.org
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> On Sep 30, 2013, at 5:07 PM, MascomaBirds wrote:
>
> 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
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