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Fr - APR 141992 Raymond T. Fernald, President of the Pelican Island Audubon Society, approached the Board and reviewed the following proposal: P ELI CAN I S LAND AUDUB ON SOCIETY NATURE CENTER PROPOSAL FOR WABASSO ISLAND Pelican Island Audubon Society was formally organized as a chapter of Florida Audubon Society in 1964, and was incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida in 1966. We are a non-profit organization, and our purpose, as stated in our Articles of Incorporation, is as follows: "The purpose of_this=corporation is to promote understanding and .interest in wildlife and the environment that supports it and to further the cause of conservation of natural'resources. To engage in any educational, scientific, investigative, literary, physical historical, philanthropic, and charitable purposes as may be a part of the stated purpose of the Florida Audubon Society.. "Also to arouse public recognition of the values of and need for conservation of wild birds and animals, and the plants, soil, water and other conJitions essential to their preservation and development. To hold meetings, lectures, and exhibitions, and to engage in other educational work in the interest of wildlife, its study and enjoyment by both our members and the public. To solicit, hold .funds and property for the above stated purpose." Over the last 19 years, we have upheld environmental education to be a primary mission of the Society, and are constantly striving to improve and expand our educational programs. Some of the programs we have sponsored or assisted include: 1. Doris,Mager's presentations to 5th graders on raptors. (the "Eagle Lady") 2. Trips to Pelican Island for 4th graders, led by Mr. Larry Wineland, recently retired from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 3. Workshops for area school teachers interested in marine ecology. 4. Participation in Osceola Elementary School's "Ecology Week" program. 5. Henry Brigg's annual presentation to 4th graders of his film, "Birth of a Florida Key." 6. Showing of the film "Silent Sirens - Manatees in Peril" in county schools. 7. Ongoing development of the Coastal Hammock Nature Trail at Beachland Elementary School. 8. Annual scholarships.for students to Forestry Camp. 9. Donations to area schools for science equipment and Ecology Club funds. 10. Scholarships for the Marine Biology Workshops held at Newfound Harbor in the Florida Keys. 11. Sponsoring science teacher's participation at environmental workshops throught the State. 12. Special presentations and lectures by Audubon members at many schools throughout the county. 13. Our regular monthly programs of films and guest speakers.