Correction made, thanks Nate!!!

Super excited to be holding this event once again, some exciting youth speakers and Nat Geo's own Jonathan Alderfer! DATE CORRECTION from the blog text - September 14th and NOT the 24th. Bill Stewart

Betty's contribution to the world of birding is truly immeasurable due to the far reaching impacts she was able to obtain through Birder's Exchange. Not only did she touch the heart and soul of all she met, her tireless efforts continued to bring joy, excitement and a whole new world to all of the recipients fortunate enough to benefit from her generosity and dedication to birds, conservation and most importantly, other people. I have been lucky enough to work with Betty this past year as a new ABA staff member and have benefited greatly from her support and encouragement. Betty and I shared similar habits; early to rise, grab a cup of coffee and get going on our ABA tasks at hand. Countless mornings I would receive an e-mail from her at 7:00 AM with the query "Can you talk for a few?". Many of those mornings, Betty's voice was the first of the day for me and I would leave those phone calls feeling brighter, stronger and even more energized. I am SO grateful for having the opportunity to work with Betty, strive and struggle together, and become friends. Her talents and loving person will be dearly missed but her legacy will continue to impact our birding world for generations to come. As Betty oftentimes said at the end of our phone calls, "You take care Bill".....................You take care too Betty, you were remarkable................

Ditto on George's post, I was thrilled to spend a morning birding with 'Nate Swick of ABA Blog fame' and the rest of the gang. Sometimes it is a challenge to differentiate between what is more fun....the birds or the birders........!

And for #11, Jeffrey V. Wells "Birder's Conservation Handbook - 100 North American Birds at Risk". A must have and must read for today's birder.