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River (Lawrenceburg) ChapterOfficers:
President: Donette Sellers
VP: Connie Hollman
Sectry & Treasurer:
Daphne Griggs
Directors: Don Simbeck, Royce Neidert Back
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Mayfield-Gray
(Columbia) ChapterThe first TOS chapter in Columbia, called the
Bluegrass Chapter, disbanded in the early 1940s. In 1975, Dr. George Mayfield
Jr. , Dr. Dan Gray Jr., Dr. Bill Fuqua and others founded the Columbia Chapter
of the TOS. In the spring of 2000, the chapter changed its name to the Mayfield-Gray
Chapter, in honor of the endless contributions that Mayfield and Gray made to
the study of birdlife in Tennessee. George Mayfield
and the late Dan Gray's
wife Gaither were honored at the chapter's annual picnic on June 6, 2000.
Among the chapter's preferred birding areas are wetland/pond complexes resulting
from phosphate mining operations at Monsanto, Arrow Lake, and Williamsport Lakes.
The new Duck River Wildlife Management Area is also a favorite area. These areas
feature a variety of wetland and open water species, as well as grassland species.
Heavily wooded areas in the north of the county attract warblers during migration.
The chapter meets twice a year to participate in spring bird counts and the
Christmas Bird Counts. Other interests include breeding bird surveys and point
counts on the two wildlife management areas in Maury County. Novices and pros
are welcome to participate. Field trips are announced on TN-Birds server, usually
during migration in April and May. Officers:
President / Compiler:
Tommy Edwards, 896 Iron Bridge Rd, Columbia, Tn 38401, (931)-490-9879, 931-698-6435.
Email: Tommy.Edwards@state.tn.us Vice President:
Cleo Mayfield, 999
Sunnyside Lane, Columbia, Tn 38401, (931)-388-3922. Email: 8doannie@djis.net
Secretary / Treasurer:
Jennifer Cardenas 1612 Columbia Ave. Columbia TN 38401,
(931) 840-9825. Email: columbiajen@webtv.net Directors:
Dr. Bill Jernigan, Dr. Allyn Lay Back
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Elizabethton,
Lee and Lois Herndon ChapterThe Lee and Lois Herndon Chapter, named
for its founders, Dr. Lee R. Herndon and his wife, Lois Herndon, was founded in
1944. Activities sponsored by the chapter include two Christmas Bird Counts (Elizabethton
and Roan Mountain), as well as counts in the spring, summer and fall. The chapter
also holds a July picnic and an annual banquet in March. In October, Saturday
morning bird walks are hosted at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area in Elizabethton
promoting birding to the general public. The chapter meets the first Tuesday
of each month, at 7:00 p.m., on the Milligan College campus (lower level of the
Science Building). Milligan College is located on Milligan Highway (Highway 67)
between Johnson City and Elizabethton. Annual dues are $24 (Individual Membership),
which includes state dues. All members receive The Kestrel, the chapter's monthly
newsletter, edited by Bryan Stevens. Meetings traditionally consist of a program
and chapter business. Sightings of unusual and/or migratory birds made in Northeast
Tennessee (Washington, Carter, Johnson, Unicoi and Sullivan Counties) are also
recorded. Bird records for the five-county region (kept by the club) go back to
its inception. Officers
(2006-2007):
President:
Don Holt, 910 Smalling Road, Johnson City, TN
37601, (423) 483-0470 Email: dnldhlt@aol.com
Vice-President:
Tom McNeil, 145 Jim Cable Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643,
(423) 360-2970 Email: tsmcneil@earthlink.net
Secretary:
Dianne Draper, Johnson City, TN 37601, (423) 483-0438 Email:
ddraper@xtn.net
Treasurer:
Gilbert
Derouen, 2702 Avondale Drive, Johnson City, TN 37604, (423) 283-7767
Historian:
Frank Ward, 605 Holston Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643, (423) 543-1976
Newsletter Editor:
Bryan Stevens, 983 Simerly Creek Road, Hampton, TN 37658,
(423) 725-2666 Email: AHoodedWarbler@aol.com
Statistician:
Rick Knight, 804 N. Hills Drive, Johnson City, TN 37604,
(423) 282-5297 Email: rknight8@earthlink.net
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Greeneville ChapterThe
Greeneville Chapter of the TOS is a group of 25-35 area bird enthusiasts offering
birding affiliation for old and young, expert and novice. Organized in 1946, the
chapter is one of the Society's oldest. It offers monthly events consisting primarily
of field trips but also including presentations by speakers from the region.
The chapter contributes
to the community by working with private landowners, public works facilities,
and various groups to install and maintain bluebird houses, survey important bird
areas, and encourage land use practices that support wildlife. In addition, some
members share their birding knowledge with area schools, garden clubs, scout troops,
and other organizations. A number of members participate in hawk watches, roadside
raptor surveys, and eagle counts. The
Greeneville Chapter holds three annual counts: Spring, Fall, and Christmas. Contact
a member for information on participating.. Officers:
President:
Don Miller, 1308 Archcrest Count, Greeneville, TN 37743 (423)
639-4100 E-mail: pandion@earthlink.net
Vice-President/Statistician/Secretary/Historian:
Jim Holt, 311 Colonial
Circle, Greeneville, TN 37745 (423) 639-0525 E-mail: jholt@greene.xtn.net
Treasurer:
Virginia Williams, 412 Reed Road, Greeneville, TN 37745 (423)
422-7310
Directors:
Linda Northrop, 75 Wintergreen Avenue, Greeneville,
TN 37745 (423) 638-0709
Jo Anne Routledge, 1203 Woodhaven Lane, Greeneville,
TN 37745 (423) 638-5194 E-mail: BirdRout@aol.com
The chapter welcomes
anyone interested in participating in its events. For further information, contact
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Highland Rim
ChapterThe Highland
Rim Chapter of the TOS was organized on January 29, 1974 in Manchester. Sanford
McGee, then a biology teacher at Central High School, had called the meeting.
At the meeting he; Ken Dubke, Tennessee Ornithological Society Treasurer; and
Tony Koella, Assistant State Commissioner of Conservation, encouraged local residents
and residents of nearby counties to organize a club. Mr. McGee pointed out that
the area was a good area for bird watching and nature study, and that the nearest
groups with these interests were in Murfreesboro and Chattanooga. The club began
with fifteen members representing three counties. Over the years membership has
grown and remains between 40 and 50 members. At present Coffee, Bedford, Moore,
Franklin, and Grundy Counties are represented. Meetings
are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. during the months September
through May. An August picnic begins the program year. Annual dues are $15.00
for an individual and $17.00 for a family (includes $10 TOS dues). Activities
include 10 meetings with programs, and 12-14 field trips to include the hawk watch,
roadside raptor survey, Christmas count, eagle count, spring count, and breeding
bird survey. Club members contribute to the community by speaking to civic groups
and to school classes on matters of wildlife, and habitat conservation. Anyone
interested in joining the club may obtain information by calling (or sending E-mail
to) any of the officers listed below. Officers:
President:
Lisa Trail, 2637 Gnat Hill Road, Manchester, TN37355, (931)
728-6045
Vice President:
G.
Dwain Adams, 676 Wilkerson Lane, Winchester, TN37398, (931) 962-0280, gdadams@infoave.net
Secretary:
Linda Ward, 1006 Remington Place Manchester, TN37355, (931)
728-5748
Treasurer:
Vida Sherwood, 1326 Harton Blvd, Tullahoma, TN37388,
(931) 455-9852, VSherwood@cafes.net
Co-Statisticians:
John Bruner, 2752 Old Salem-Lexie Road, Belvidere, TN 37036,
(931) 967-3279, JBruner@infoave.com
Don Davidson, 1703 Second Ave. Manchester, TN 37355, (931) 728-7364, gedavidson@ficom.net
Historian:
Lillian Willard, Kingsley Apts., Tullahoma, TN 37388 (931) 455-4398
Directors:
Lisa Trail, 2637 Gnat Hill Road, Manchester, TN37355, (931) 728-6045
G. Dwain Adams, 676 Wilkerson Lane, Winchester, TN37398 (931) 962-0280, gdadams@infoave.net
Ruth Luckado, 937 McKellar Dr., Tullahoma, TN 37388 (931) 455-4004 lluck@cafes.net
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Lebanon, John
W. Sellars ChapterOfficers:
President: Melissa T. Turrentine, troymel@cafes.net
VP: Ramona See
Recording Sectry: Roy Turrentine
Corresponding Sectry:
Frances P Hosier
Treasurer: Earline C Berry
Directors: Ramona See, Kay
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Nashville ChapterThe
Nashville Chapter is the oldest TOS chapter. Meetings are usually held on
the 3rd Thursday at the Radnor Lake Visitors Center. They begin with a social
half hour at 7:00 p.m., followed by the business meeting at 7:30 p.m. For
more information on the chapter, including information on upcoming programs, field
trips, and how to join, click here.
Officers for
2005-2007:
President:
President-Amy Potter, 616 Indian Ridge Drive,
Nashville TN 37221, aepotter@comcast.net
First Vice President - Programs:
Bob Hatcher, hatcher2@bellsouth.net
2nd Vice President - Field Trips:
Jan Shaw, jankshaw@aol.com
Secretary:
Camille Crenshaw, 615-673-1078
Treasurer:
Susan
Hollyday, 211 Wauford Drive, Nashville TN 37211, shollyday@comcast.net
Curator:
Phillip Casteel, 2722 Bobby Ave., Nashville, TN 37216 (615)
226-6503 capemaywarbler@bellsouth.net
Newshawk Bulletin Editor:
Mary Zimmerman, 1618 Lillian St., Nashville,
TN 37206 (615) 227-7575 tnwarbler@mindspring.com
Directors:
2006-2008
Amy Potter, aepotter@comcast.net
Daniel Moss, dmoss5@earthlink.net
Melinda Welton, weltonmj@earthlink.net
2007-2009
Scott Somershoe, scott.somershoe@state.tn.us
Linda
Kelly, likebird@bellsouth.net
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