The 2004 Board Members

President ..........Pauline Zamecki Vice President...Noelle Fontaine Secretary...........Marsha Yarger Treasurer............Sharon Venable Fund Raising.......Lori Steiz Directors at Large ..........................Charlene Lange ..........................Rod Villemarie ..........................Patsy Farrier ..........................Richard Zamecki

The meetings include interesting and informative guest speakers. Other events such as ice cream socials, cookouts and tours round out the calendar. The library includes a large collection of reference books and bird related material and is available to members. The club hosts a bird mart twice a year and is discounted to members.

The Arizona Seed Crackers Society (ASCS) was founded in 1982 by bird-lovers in the East Valley of Phoenix to share their common interest. It is a non profit organization. Meetings are held the third Saturday of each month at the Desert Heritage Church, 1020 N. Horne. The meetings begin at 7:00 P.M. Members are encouraged to attend and guests are welcome.

The purpose of the club as stated in the bylaws include advancing and encouraging the knowledge, protection, care and propagation of all birds in captivity as well as preserving and protection avian species in their native ecosystems.

A raffle is held at each meeting. Live birds and bird related items are offered. Once a year, in October, a silent auction is held.

Membership is $18 for a single and $25 for a couple, yearly. This membership entitles you to monthly magazines, special rates for space at the birds mart, and other club activities. Several area businesses offer discounts to all members

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Download or copy the Membership application and complete, (or provide the necessary information on a blank sheet of paper.) Mail to the listed address.

2005 Seed Cracker of the Year!

The new seedcracker of the year is Katherine Torre (Kat). Kat is a very deserving recipient of the award for all of the great work she has done in the past year on the news letter. Unfortunately, we do not have any pictures this year. Kat just had a new baby girl. After the birth, she suffered a major complication with her heart. (Aorta) Because of the problem, she was unable to attend the December meeting. The good news is that she had just arrived home after a long stay in intensive care at the Arizona Heart Institute. Get Well Soon, Kat!