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	<title>Belize Audubon Society News</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 19:22:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Belize Audubon Society Financial Report 2009</title>
		<link>http://belizeaudubon.org/news/2010/05/27/belize-audubon-societys-financial-statement-2009/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 17:52:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
		
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		<title>Join BAS on Facebook</title>
		<link>http://belizeaudubon.org/news/2009/10/29/join-bas-on-facebook/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:21:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Belize Audubon Society now has a facebook page. The site will now allow us to interact more often with our membership and general public. We will upload our recent pictures, give updates on activities and post stories and links of interest. Become a Fan today!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Belize Audubon Society now has a facebook page. The site will now allow us to interact more often with our membership and general public. We will upload our recent pictures, give updates on activities and post stories and links of interest. Become a Fan today!</p>
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		<title>BAS celebrate World Bird Month with Bird Festival</title>
		<link>http://belizeaudubon.org/news/2009/10/08/bas-celebrate-world-bird-month-with-bird-festival/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:11:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BAS celebrate World Bird Month with Bird Festival Belize City, Belize, October 6, 2009 - -The Belize Audubon Society invites all bird lovers to join in celebrating October as World Bird Month with the World Bird Festival. As avid birders will note the month of October is an exciting one as many birds begin their [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt" lang="EN-US">BAS celebrate World Bird Month with Bird Festival <o:p></o:p></span></strong><strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'" lang="EN-US">Belize City, Belize, October 6, 2009 - -</span></em></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'" lang="EN-US">The Belize Audubon Society invites all bird lovers to</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'" lang="EN-US"> join in celebrating October as World Bird Month with the World Bird Festival. As avid birders will note the month of October is an exciting one as many birds begin their winter migration. So…if you are an avid birder or a novice interested in birding BAS invites you to join us at one of our Bird Festival Events listed below. <o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'" lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'" lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'" lang="EN-US">BAS is bringing birding to a town near you!<o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'" lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'" lang="EN-US">Participation in the events is <strong>FREE</strong> of cost. All those interested are asked to provide their own snacks and transportation to and from the event. Please note all events will start at <strong>6:00 a.m. SHARP</strong>. For more information please contact: <st1:personname w:st="on">Dirk Francisco</st1:personname>, Publicity Coordinator, Belize Audubon Society at 223-5004/4987/4988</span></p>
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		<title>First ever BAS Fundraising Gala</title>
		<link>http://belizeaudubon.org/news/2009/07/10/first-ever-bas-fundraising-gala/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:41:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Nature
In commemorating its 40th anniversary this year, BAS hosted its first ever  fundraising Gala event called &#8220;Dancing and Dining with Nature&#8221;.  On June 20, 2009  the Biltmore Plaza was adorned with beautiful tropical flowers that set the stages for the elegant event.
Thanks to our valued sponsors, guests and staff this event was a huge success. See the pictures
Sponsors and Supporters: [...]]]></description>
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<p><span class="dropcap">I</span>n commemorating its 40th anniversary this year, BAS hosted its first ever  fundraising Gala event called &#8220;<strong>Dancing and Dining with Nature&#8221;. </strong> On June 20, 2009  the Biltmore Plaza was adorned with beautiful tropical flowers that set the stages for the elegant event.</p>
<p>Thanks to our valued sponsors, guests and staff this event was a huge success. See the pictures</p>
<address>Sponsors and Supporters: Atlantic Bank, Ameera Marin, Belize TeleMedia Ltd, Pablo Collado, PACT, Ambassador Luis Manuel Lopez Moreno, BTB, Mexican Embassy and State of Quintan Roo, SuPrem Creations, RB&#8217;s Designs, BRC printing, ASTAR Ltd, SMART, De-Mors, Emil Alvarez, APAMO, BEL, Danielle Rodriguez, Bowen and Bowen Ltd, Ada Cuello,  Brother&#8217;s Habet Ltd, William Neal, Angeluss Press Ltd, Marleni Cuellar The Added Touch, Tremett Perriott, BAS Board, Staff and Members, Sarita Moralez</address>
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		<title>Flooding at CTWS</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:42:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Would very much appreciate pictures to the website of the Oct/Nov flooding at CTWS.
Mike
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Would very much appreciate pictures to the website of the Oct/Nov flooding at CTWS.</p>
<p>Mike</p>
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