Hi all,
I’m in the process of trying to establish a calendar of
events for our local group for 2015 and I would like as much feedback and ideas as possible. Please
read below carefully and consider responding to each point.
While I would like to continue our Saturday monthly outings for
members and guests I’d also like to expand the opportunities for birding for
members and potential new members of Birdlife Australia.
First – regarding
monthly outings; still to be held on the first Saturday of each month. Please
submit suggestions of possible locations for an outing plus the best time of
the year. As part of the outings I also plan to incorporate a camp out as an
option, a weekend away, a tag-along outing and, in October, participation in
the Twitchathon.
Second – Mid week monthly outings. Many Birdlife groups hold
mid-week outings. These, no doubt, are popular for retired members and some
visitors. Some sites are possibly better mid-week, free from weekend crowds.
Third – Bi-monthly meetings with guest speakers. I’d like to
know if members would welcome this addition and attend. I’m thinking of trying
for a week night, probably somewhere reasonably central in Nambour.
Four – Specially scheduled Beginning Birding walks /
outings. These would be run especially for beginning birders and would be led
by me or a delegate. They would emphasise basic birding skills and
identification. Members would be invited; if they self-identify as beginners,
to attend. WE would need to consider ways to encourage new people to try
birding. One opportunity is to meet people at our two display opportunities.
Fifth - Display
opportunities – We are committed to publicising birds, birding, and bird
conservation and, in particular, Birdlife Australia at two events listed below.
Please consider volunteering for a few hours at least one of the events.
Maleny Wood Expo - Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd May 2015; 9am to
5pm
Nambour Garden Expo - Date/Time - Friday - 10th July 2015
- Saturday
- 11th July 2015
- Sunday -
12th July 2015
Sixth – Fund Raising for Bird Conservation and / or to
support our local group. I’m yet to think this through too much however I would
like to copy an idea from another bird group; namely a minor raffle at each
outing and meeting / guest speaker. Raffles within membership don’t need
licencing.
Publicity – I’m continuing with email and blog. In 2015 and
beyond greater attempts will be needed. Any suggestions, again, are welcome. I’m
toying with the idea of a Facebook page to cross promote the blog.
Cheers now and thanks for still reading,
Ken Cross
http://scbab.blogspot.com.au/ - our Blog site. Please consider following
the blog by email.
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