At the Izaak Walton League Mid-Shore Chapter’s monthly meeting on August 28 at Bolingbroke Park, officials of the parent organization provided an update on the programs and activities being discussed and implemented.
Ken Lefebvre, National Director, spoke about the importance of developing comprehensive programs for youth as they become the stewards of our natural resources and the environment. He also emphasized the need for the organization’s membership to communicate its opinions to elected officials, especially on issues like the Clean Water Act as it relates to marshlands. Lefebvre pointed out that the organization’s posture is to not criticize but, rather, to focus on solutions such as advocating double-walled pipe and sensors every 1000 feet on the Keystone Pipeline to detect crude oil spills quickly.
Leah Miller, Director for Clean Water Programs, spoke of her interest in having the Izaak Walton League become more involved with the issues of the Chesapeake Bay restoration and in programs that will assist local chapters to work with other similarly concerned organizations.
Mr. Lefebvre presented the chapter with the League’s Defenders Award for 2013, earned by chapters that meet criteria defining the breadth of programs such as awarding of scholarships and community involvement.
He also presented the Tobin Award to member Nancy Snyder for her ongoing commitment to publicity for the Chapter. This exposure has drawn new members and has led to rentals for the Chapter’s park-like setting and the well-appointed pavilion. This award lets a chapter honor one outstanding member each year.
Last, he installed the Chapter’s officers and directors for the 2014-2015 year. The officers are President Joan Kirby, Vice President Valorie Phelps, Secretary-Treasurer Calvin Yowell, Assistant Treasurer Janette Black, and Membership Chairman Ken Wheatley. The directors are WG Sutter, Guy Willey, Janet Wheatley, Bill Kirby, Don Sorrenti, and Dick Morton.
The Mid-Shore Chapter serves the counties of Queen Anne, Dorchester, Caroline and Talbot, and operates Bolingbroke Park on MoneyMake Road in Trappe. See IWLA.org/Mid-Shore and Facebook or call Calvin 410.820.8935.
Assistant Treasurer Janette Black, Director WG Sutter, President Joan Kirby, Director Don Sorrenti, Secretary-Treasurer Calvin Yowell, Director Guy Willey, Vice President Valorie Phelps, Membership Chairman Ken Wheatley, and Ken Lefevbre. Not shown are Janet Wheatley, Bill Kirby and Dick Morton.
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