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 2004 Board Members

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.

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.

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

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

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2005 Seed Cracker of the Year!

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 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!