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ITEMS:

1. Old Business -
   Minutes of February 10 meeting were reviewed :
   1. Dogs /Bylaws: Ongoing Moira, Bev and Liz to research and prepare article for both newspapers about off leash dogs, dogs chasing wildlife, and who and/or how are the

ITEMS:

1. Old Business -
   Minutes of the January meeting were reviewed:
   1. Website; Ongoing updates. Members are encouraged to send in comments, suggestions and material. Forward to Dar;
   2. Willcox Luncheon; Silva Bay is the designated location and a Friday

ITEMS:

1. Old Business - Minutes of the Oct meeting were reviewed :
   1. Website update:  Site requires more updating/corrections.  Action: Dar
   2. Liability Insurance: No update (Jane is away);
   3. Appreciation dinner for the Willcox’s:  date to be determined;

ITEMS:

1. Old Business - Minutes of the Oct meeting were reviewed :
   1. Website update:   Site requires more updating/corrections. Action: Dar;
   2. WRNBC:  A student bursary is available.
   3. Liability Insurance:   Jane is still investigating. Incorporation relieves Directors of liabilities.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Jean Wyenberg introduced guest speakers, Imelda Cuthbertson and Margaret Taylor who presented a slide show and accompanying brief on their study of the Black-tailed deer on Gabriola. Although the study was completed in 2001, the information it contained …

ITEMS:

1. Minutes of Aug meeting were reviewed:
   a. Sheila L will order new pager;
   b. Alexandra Morton’s visit date TBD.
2. Regular monthly meetings will be the second Wednesday in the month at the Rollo Centre at 7 P.M.
3. Web Promo:

ITEMS:

1. Call for Directors - GROWLS presently has three Directors. It was agreed we would be better represented if we had five Directors in place. An e-mail will be sent to all GROWLS members soliciting interest in volunteering as a

ITEMS:

1. Hummingbirds Judy W presented an update on this year’s banding effort being held at Shirley N’s property;
2. CASE STUDIES: Presented by Sheila L (see web site Stats 2009, 16 Apr – 20 May matrix for details);
3. Marine Mammal

ITEMS:

1. CASE STUDIES: were presented (see web site Stats 2009 for the 19 Mar – 15 Apr details;
2. HERONS: Rookeries were raided last year. Please report location of nests to MOE;
3. EAGLE MONITORING: Two new nests were reported on

ITEMS:

1. Annual Financial Report was presented by treasurer, Billy Hatten. The report can be viewed on the GROWLS website in ‘Members Only’ section. GROWLS is very appreciative of Billy’s dedication and hard work on our behalf.
2. Receipts - All GROWLS