Belize Audubon Society News

The Belize Audubon Society (BAS) hosted its 40th Annual General Meeting on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary with around two hundred (200) members attending from across Belize to share in the achievements of the organizations for the year 2008 and to elect members of the Board.

Key achievements for the Belize Audubon Society in 2008 were the infrastructural improvements at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and Half Moon Caye Natural Monument; implementation of a database membership management system and more active membership coordination; increased visibility on the work of the Society including the Today Show on NBC; on site research on marine and terrestrial species; community development initiatives such as the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary wetland campaign; diligent work in the field of environmental education promoting a sustainable future; and the launch and promotion of the Environmental Agenda 2008-2013. The work of BAS continues as 2008 marked the completion of a strategic plan for the next five years. The new plan indicates that the work of the Society will continue towards maintaining an environment that sustains healthy livelihoods and a productive citizenry.

At the close of the AGM, the Board of Directors of the Belize Audubon Society for the year 2009 - 2010 are: Earl Green, President; Mike Heusner, 1^st Vice President; Carlos Matus, 2^nd Vice President; Mark Hulse, Treasurer; Linda Searle, 1^st Secretary; Melissa Espat, 2^nd Secretary; Lascelle Tillett, Director; Jude Lizama, Director; Carlos Santos, Director; Carlton Young, Director; Anicasio Garcia, Director; Mario Teul, Director and Mark McField, Director.

Members in attendance proceeded to immerse themselves in nature as they had a fun filled afternoon of activities.

Members Enjoying the River at Cockscomb