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Bayou Chapter, Ozark Society Thursday, May 13, 2021
BAYOU BYLINE
May 2021
Calendar of Events
May
15 Webster Parish Tourism paddle - Lake Bistineau
State Park. Contact Sarah Philyaw at
philyaws@gmail.com
18 Monthly Meeting - 5:45 pm - Speaker is Matt
Courtman, Endangered and Seldom Seen
Wildlife. More info on page 3.
22 Backbone Trail Hike - contact Becky Evans at
rae541991@yahoo.com
June
5 Sabine River Paddle - contact Tere Alexander at
tere3330@gmail.com
Our monthly meetings are held at the Red
15 Monthly Meeting - 6:30 pm - Speaker: Dr. Charles River National Wildlife Refuge 150 Eagle Bend
Allen, Flora of Northwest Louisiana Point, Bossier City, LA 71112.
18 Ouachita River Haven Fun Days - Hike and Paddle
contact Sherri Teer at sherriteer@gmail.com Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of
each month. (except December) Program
25 Full Moon Paddle at Lake Bistineau State Park - starts at 6:30 pm. Business meeting follows.
contact person is Tammy Jernigan at
Plan to join us after the meeting for
tjerni88@hotmail.com
pizza and socializing.
July
17 Water Fun Day at Lake Claiborne State Park -
contact person is Sarah Philyaw at
philyaws@gmail.com
20 Monthly Meeting - 6:30 pm at the Pavilion at the
Red River National Wildlife Refuge Boat Launch Matt's talk will begin at 5:45 pm at
the Refuge and cover his efforts
23 Moonlight Paddle on Red River - contact person is to educate about and search for
Wayne Kiefer at wkiefer59@gmail.com endangered and seldom seen
species in Louisiana
August
17 Monthly Meeting - 6:30 pm at the Pavilion at the
Red River National Wildlife Refuge Boat Launch 1
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BCOS Meeting Minutes - April 20, 2021
By: New Secretary Kristin Tilbury/Former Secretary Gary Hackman
Sarah Philyaw called the meeting to order at the Red River National Wildlife Refuge visitor’s center with 34 in
attendance. Guests and new members were recognized.
Samantha Luttrell from the Outdoor Wilderness Learning Center spoke on the history of
OWL, its current mission, and how to get involved with its projects. She also had salsa
and jelly made at the OWL Center on sale as a fundraiser.
The March, 2021 meeting minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report – Dick Maxwell reported a balance of $6,644.14. We will have to pay
for crawfish from this. Bluebird houses are available for $5 and $15. Ozark Society stickers are available for $2
each or 3 for $5.
Newsletter – Marian Howard reported that people are doing a good job with sending in articles and pictures.
Publicity – Dee Jaye Teutsch reported that Tammy Jernigan will put out information about a paddle on Dorcheat
Bayou.
Conservation – Sandy Roerig reported on the growing problem of light pollution. Plants and animals depend on
naturally occurring dark and light cycles. Predators use light to hunt and prey use darkness to hide. Birds use
starlight to navigate during migration. Humans use light and dark to reset circadian rhythms. These are all being
disturbed by artificial light at night. Next month Sandy will report on solutions for this problem.
Conservation Activities – Roy O’Neal will report next month.
Sarah Philyaw reported that the BCOS secretary position is vacant due to Gary Hackman having already served
two years in the position. Kris Tilbury has volunteered to serve as our new club secretary.
Past Outings
Red River Marina Taco Bar – It rained, so we did not paddle as part of this event.
Petit Jean campout – Sherri Teer was thanked for organizing this event.
Weekday paddles – Wayne Kiefer reported on the Cypress and Bickham-Dickson paddles.
Trail Maintenance at Athens-Big Fork – Roy O’Neal said that it rained on Friday. Sixteen people worked the lower
and upper sections. The higher amount of traffic on the trail helped make the maintenance easier than it had been
in the past.
Lincoln Parish Park – Becky Evans said that this was a very nice park.
New Business
There was a discussion about new BCOS T-shirts. Jenny Hackman came up with a design. We will wait until next
month to vote on it.
The Friends of Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge are constructing a floating dock at Starr Ranch with handicap
and kayak access. Since we paddle, bike, and hike there frequently it was suggested that we donate to this
project. We will vote on this next month.
Wayne Kiefer said that the Red River National Wildlife Refuge children’s area needs volunteers to help with
maintenance. This is a project that BCOS has taken on as a way to thank the refuge for letting us use the meeting
room. Contact Wayne if you can help out.
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Upcoming Events Minutes - continued
The Mount Nebo camping trip has been cancelled. The Red River Cleanup has been cancelled this year.
A planning meeting will be held at Rotolo’s this coming Thursday.
The BCOS annual Crawfish Boil will be May 1 at Grace and Steve Eyler’s home in Benton.
Introduction to Kayaking class will be May 8. We still have open teaching positions. Contact Sarah Philyaw if you are
interested in helping out. H2Go will be there to help and put on a self-rescue demonstration.
Other upcoming events include the Webster Parish Paddle, the Sabine River float, and the Ouachita River Haven weekend.
Matt Courtman will be our speaker next month.
April Paddles
By: Wayne Kiefer
April Paddles are over! So the last BCOS mid-week paddle of April was at Cypress Bayou. We launched at the Rt. 162 boat
launch on Cypress Lake and headed north again. The current was up due to recent rains so
the first leg was a little slower than normal. We paddled to the "bird trees" and watched the
Herons and Great Egrets for a while. Nothing like last year when they were extremely noisy at
our approach. The weather got a little gray and sprinkles were in the air. The return trip took
30 minutes vs the outbound trip of 90. Ten of us had a great paddle. One oops and a member
lost her keys in the drink. She handled it well and our trip was complete by 7:00 pm. Thanks
to all those who came out each week. These short paddles were pleasant and not too taxing.
SOOO a lesson we all need to remember. Never pull keys out in a kayak! Zip 'em in a bag or pocket. You can leave them in a
friend's vehicle or put a float on them, (be sure they float ). The FOBS these days are expensive not to mention the pain
traveling to get a spare key . We all get lax in these areas at times. It only takes one Holy Sh… and they are gone in the clear
waters of Louisiana never to be seen again.
Thanks everyone. It was fun to lead you in this month’s paddles.
May 18th Meeting Program
At our May 18 meeting, BCOS member, Matt Courtman, will present an entertaining and
interactive program called "Ivory-bills, Tigers, and Bears...Oh My!"
Matt is a former Louisiana Ornithological Society president, who has studied the Ivory-
bill for over 50 years. His fascination with "The Lord God Bird" was sparked in 1969,
when Dr. George Lowery, late on a Tiger Stadium Saturday night, opened the LSU
Museum of Science so that then eight-year old Matt could see actual Ivory-bill
specimens up close. Based on his sightings and audio recordings of Ivory-bills over the
last few years, Matt has founded The Louisiana Wilds organization to document the presence of Ivory-bills in the Bayou State
and to engage people in wildlife studies and nature education.
While Matt is eager to share his information at our meeting, he suggests also that BCOS would be the perfect group to share its
OWN unusual wildlife stories. So, please come prepared to share your unusual local wildlife (cougars, bears...unknowns) stories
and questions.
If you have any suggestions, comments, or questions about Louisiana wildlife, Matt would be delighted to hear from you:
info@TheLouisianaWilds.org. You can also visit them on Facebook: facebook.com/TheLouisianaWilds.
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The Athens-Big Fork Trail Revisited
By: Roy O’Neal
After a 2 year absence, the Bayou Chapter of the Ozark Society was again able to perform maintenance on its adopted trail,
the Athens-Big Fork Trail. The former U.S. Mail Route has now become one of the most used trails in Arkansas. It’s an
important part of the 26 mile Eagle Rock Loop and is now used year-round.
Due to the COVID-19 Virus, we were unable to tend to the trail in 2020, making our efforts March 16-17, 2019, the last time
we worked on the trail until our latest efforts on April 16-18, 2021. The number of Bayou Chapter members who originally
volunteered their time was the largest we have had in some time, and possibly ever. The total of 26 was amazing, and even
though 10 of the original signees were unable to make it due to various fully acceptable reasons, there were still 16 dedicated,
hard working BCOSers there.
Some of the volunteers went to the Shady Lake Campground (where the camping was free thanks to the U.S. Forestry
Service) to secure campsites for those to come later. Billy, the camp host, was very helpful, as usual, and all had good
campsites within yelling distance of each other as they began arriving Friday afternoon.
Saturday morning there were others that got up early and drove up to be a part of the maintenance efforts. Mark Lane and
Kenneth Holdiness would have gotten the prize (had there been one) for traveling the longest distance. Sandy Roerig, who
drove in to the Shady Lake A-BF trailhead, was able to rest for 30 minutes while waiting for the rest of her crew to show up.
(Shame on us).
With some of the volunteers needed in the campground, we opted to work on only the lower and upper sections of the trail.
There are 3 sections, the lower and middle of which are the most popular and used. I might add that they are also the most
challenging.
So we divided our group into 3 crews. Many of you are familiar with the way we attack the trail, but for those who are not, we
put a crew on each end of a section, and they work toward each other, meeting somewhere along the trail, usually in, or close
to, the middle. Theoretically they should be done working at that point and can continue hiking to the other trailhead of the
section, where they will be able to get in vehicles and go back to the campground. Oh, I failed to mention that vehicle keys
would be exchanged when they meet.
Ah, but to quote someone, whom I do not know, “Man’s (or woman’s for that matter) work is never done, so when each crew
proceeds to the trailhead, they will not only find new infringing vegetation to clip, and water bars to clean and repair, but plenty
of reasons to offer critical evaluation of the other group’s work. All in fun!
Many thanks to Mark Lane, David Lohrey and others who gave a report on the trail that will be very helpful in our future efforts
as well as assisting the Forestry Service in their areas of responsibility.
We may try to give the middle section some much needed
attention a little later and hope that many of you will be able to
help.
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Bayou Chapter Ozark Society Annual Crawfish Boil
On Saturday May 1st, BCOS held its annual Crawfish Boil at the home of Steve and Grace Eyler. People started
arriving at around 11:00 am and the party lasted until the weather changed for the worse at around 4:30 pm. There
were 4 dozen people who ate crawfish, sausage, potatoes and corn in addition to a dozen people who came but
didn’t eat crawfish. Thanks to all who brought desserts to share! And a big thank you to those who helped prepare
the food and cleaned up afterwards!
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BCOS Kayak Clinic - May 8, 2021
The Bayou Chapter of the Ozark Society Kayak Clinic was held on Saturday May 8, 2021 on Lake Caroline at
the Red River National Wildlife Refuge. 23 students participated along with 25 BCOS members who volunteered
their time to teach others how to have fun and be safe win a kayak.
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BCOS Introduction to Kayaking
By: Sarah Philyaw
What a great day we had out on the water! I am always so amazed at what BCOS can accomplish when we work
together! Thank you to all the volunteers! A special thanks to Christian True, and his assistant, Nicole, who
worked really hard to make this extra special. Instruction was given by Sandy Roerig, Barbie Halbert and
Christian True. On the water, Christian and Nicole gave a very entertaining self-rescue demo.
Quite a few of us were outfitted with new pdfs and cool new floating sunglasses thanks to H2GO.
Thank you Toni Spitale for the great jokes, Trey Harris for the trash can, Sarah Robertson and Tammy Jernigan
for volunteering on their birthday, Gail Colson, Johnathon Martin- a new member getting involved, Charles
Harner, Marian Howard, Wayne Kiefer, and Larry and Becky Moore, and finally, Mr. Richard Maxwell and Mr.
Roy O’Neal for hauling the kayaks.
You guys are a great asset to our community!
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Dorcheat Popup Paddle - Sunday April 25, 2021
By: Tammy "I don't always know where I am, but I always know where I'm going" Jernigan
Susan Ramares called me one day last week and suggested it was a good time for a Dorcheat run. She wanted to paddle from
Sike's Ferry but was not comfortable leading a group through the tree sections. After some arm twisting and blackmail, I agreed
to take on the task. We had 20 people and 19 boats show up for our little excursion. Folks from Monroe and Hallsville as well
as NWLA were in attendance. The water levels were perfect at 10.5, the day was cloudless and the temps were optimal. We
shuttled all but three vehicles to the David Peterson Rd park and I hauled 15 people back to the launch in my dually. We had so
many folks that I got a flat tire! But that's the beauty of having extra wheels, we just kept on rolling.
We launched on time and after brief instructions, we headed down stream. Our first talking point was the Cypress Legacy tree
near the overhead power lines. The plaque for this tree was just at the water's edge but it is noticeable by the twisted truck
formed by years of wind and water current. We then hit the tree line and followed the current through tree limbs and islands.
We didn't lose anyone and no one got wet but there may have been some scrapes along the way.
Break time was at Neely's landing where we listened to cows and enjoyed the yellow-flowered fields while eating a snack and
getting some circulation back. We tackled a couple more tree lines and a couple of downed trees as we floated downstream in
a pretty decent current.
We finished this paddle in just under four hours. All of the paddlers were great troopers, helpful to one another and just good
people to be around. I hope to see y'all again soon.
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May “Special” Days
May 5 - Perry Hill moves from the 60’s into the 70’s. No, not calendar years, but trips around the sun. Happy
Birthday Perry.
May 8 - Tammie Jernigan’s birthday. Yes, there is a paddling clinic being held at the Red River Refuge in her
honor.
May 9 - MOTHERS DAY Never ever forget the lady who carried you around for 9 months, brought you into this
world, and spent a goodly part of her life helping to mold you into the person you are today.
May 15 - Armed Forces Day (USA) Honor those, many who made the ultimate sacrifice, to preserve the life we
have in the US of A.
May 21 - Crystal Whitman celebrates her three score and one day.
May 22 - Brenda S. Miller’s birthday. Moved to Arkansas, but not forgotten.
May 28 - Sharon Maxwell’s birthday. (Don’t you forget it either, Dick)
May 29 - Shannon Patrick O’Neal’s birthday. Hard to believe he will be another double number. (55)
May 31 - Louis & Judy Covington’s Wedding Anniversary. 46 years together? Hard to imagine. Congrats!
If we missed your special day, please let Roy know - royoneal2@gmail.com
Classy Ads and Other Important Stuff
If you have any equipment you want to sell or give away, get in touch with Roy O’Neal. 318-272-0259 or
royoneal2@gmail.com or just bring it to the upcoming meeting.
Time to renew dues for 2021! Bring your $30 renewal dues to Treasurer Dick Maxwell at the monthly meeting or mail
to: THE OZARK SOCIETY, P.O. Box 2914, Little Rock, AR 72203 Here’s an online option of paying dues for folks that
like to use credit cards. https://www.ozarksociety.net/membership/
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!
Gina Wiggins - Bossier City
Donna Calhoun - Shreveport
Dixie Conley - Benton
Mary Durr - Shreveport
Male Harris - Tyler, TX
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Other Groups You May Be Interested In………………
By: Sarah Philyaw
Here are some related groups you may be interested in knowing about. If you would like to add a related group to the list
please email Sarah at bayouchair@ozarksociety.net
ALTOS Orienteering - http://www.altosonline.org
Facebook at Altos (Ark-La-Tex Orienteering Society).
Anyone interested in getting on our email list for future meets can contact Jenny at jandgman@bellsouth.net
Friends of the Red River Refuge - friendsofredriver.org
Arkansas Canoe Club - arkansascanoeclub.org
North Louisiana Fly Fishers - northlaflyfishers.org
Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners - https://nwlamg.weebly.com
ArkLaTex Herb Society on Facebook - (20+) The Ark-La-Tex Herb Society | Facebook
Northwest Louisiana Master Naturalists - https://lmnnorthwest.org
Shreveport Bird Study Group - birdstudygroup.org
Current Guidelines for Using the BCOS Kayaks
By: Sarah Philyaw
We have 12 kayaks that are available for our Members and their Guests to use on BCOS scheduled
events. Currently the kayaks are spread out between our board members.
Making arrangements for kayak usage and transportation as far in advance as possible is very important. To
request a kayak, email the following three people collectively. You will then receive a reply
of availability, and arrangements can be made. However, It is not the responsibility of
those who may have a kayak, or kayaks, to get them to the location for the BCOS users.
rmax62@comcast.com royoneal2@gmail.com
wkiefer59@gmail.com
When requesting the usage of a kayak it is imperative that you show up to use the kayak. We cannot leave the
kayaks unattended, and a trailer with unused kayaks cannot be left.
Please be prepared to wipe, dry and load the loaner kayak after use.
Dick Maxwell has access to Cross Lake and allows Members and their Guests to use the kayaks from his
location. His email is rmax62@comcast.com
Please consider a donation of any amount for the use and upkeep, etc. of the kayaks, paddles and PFD’s. There
is not a charge for their use, but this does not mean no expenses are involved.
We are currently working on a more viable solution to this process, please look for an updated procedure by next
year.
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Ozark Society Board Zoom Meeting
By: Sandy Roerig
The Ozark Society Board meeting was held April 25, 2021 via on-line Zoom technology due to restrictions prompted by the
COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Eighteen Ozark Society and Ozark Society Foundation members
and guests participated. Sarah Philyaw, Wayne Kiefer and Sandy Roerig from the Bayou Chapter participated.
The meeting was opened at 6:35 p.m. by President David Peterson. Minutes of the January 2021 meeting by Secretary
Sandy were approved. The Treasurer’s report by Treasurer Kay Ewert was also approved.
Old Business
David introduced Cassie Branstette from the Buffalo River National River Park. Cassie described the plans for the
upcoming celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Park. She stated that planning started last September. The goals are
to celebrate the creation of the park and its natural and cultural resources. Three event weekends throughout 2022 are
planned. The date of the actual anniversary is March 1 and the first event weekend will be February 26, 27, 2022. The first
weekend will focus on history. There will be an historic photo gallery, a geology interpretative program, staffed displays in
each district and tribal partners will speak. The second weekend will be June 10-12 and will include folk story telling at
Buffalo Point Campground, a performance by the Arkansas Symphony orchestra at the Tyler Bend pavilion, and a Mexican/
American dance group will present cultural dances. The third weekend will be October 8,9 and will focus on recreation in
the Park. Activities will highlight the natural resources at the Park and include a geocaching scavenger hunt, yoga classes,
a moon party and a naturalization ceremony. The planning group is open to additional suggestions.
Cassie continued that there will be a multi-tiered advertising strategy that encourages partner organizations to participate.
An official press release will occur in November/December 2021 and printed pamphlets will be available. Marvin noted that
the Ozark Society Foundation is preparing a documentary film as well as other projects to contribute to the celebration. A
river-length float is also being planned.
David stated that he spoke to Mark Faust, superintendent of the Buffalo River Park about parking congestion on river gravel
bars and was told that the park is developing a program for dealing with overall congestion on the river.
There was a discussion on the proposal that the Visitor Center at Tyler Bend be named in honor on Neil Compton. Laura
Timby mentioned that the Park Service will not name anything after someone who was involved in the original Buffalo River
project and David said that Mark Faust was not in favor of the name change. Laura also noted that people in the area who
lost property are still bemoaning the loss of their land and that it will take several generations to forget what happened
during the battle for the Buffalo River. Marvin Schwartz suggested that this is a political game and the Ozark Society does
not need to be involved. Stewart Noland noted that the OS needs to support the idea, but not protest if it doesn’t happen.
David noted that he had written a letter of support, but that the OS should not play a major role in the decision.
David had filed a Freedom of Information request and finally received some of the documentation related to closure of the
C&H hog farm, but these were not very helpful. The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is not
continuing to study the effect of the hog farm on Big Creek.
Board Reports
Carolyn Shearman, Communications /Membership Chair, stated that there are 434 paid members of the Ozark Society. Two
hundred and fifty members continue to receive the Pack and Paddle by US mail. She noted that life members with no
chapter affiliations are costing the most from the mailed issues. Luke Parsch stated that since the membership categories
were changed the OS is getting more money from memberships and the average donation is more than $40 per
membership. Carolyn added that people are giving to the general conservation activities fund, which is part of the working
capital.
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Ozark Society Board Zoom Meeting - continued
Alice Andrews, Conservation Chair, discussed the Pollution Control and Ecology Commission. Their budget supports electric
vehicles and clean-up of waste tire disposal sites. The ADEQ is developing a web portal for waste discharge permits.
Alice also noted that the National Handbook of Conservation Practices eliminates references to karst and replaces that term
with sinkhole treatment. The main concern is requirements that farmers have to meet regarding sinkholes. She added that
fracking is cranking up again and a National Fracking Ban Act is being sponsored by US Representative Corey Booker.
Alice also reported that the Buffalo Theater building in Jasper was donated to the city for a visitor center, with public restrooms.
Fred Paillet, Education Chair stated that he is preparing notes for the Pack and Paddle that will be of interest to specific
chapters. He will write an article on the channeling of the Red River and its effect on the regional ecosystem. David announced
that Fred’s new book has sold out of its first printing and additional books are being printed.
Marvin Schwartz, President of the Ozark Society Foundation, stated that the Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines of Arkansas book
is being promoted by the University of Arkansas Press. This book has been very successful. Also, the Sassafras Award is being
promoted around the country and manuscripts are being submitted electronically. The winner of the award will be determined by
the fiftieth anniversary events.
Brian Thompson, Community Engagement Chair, reported that he is keeping the social media sites updated with posts of
activities and photos. Chapters should notify him about items they want to be promoted.
Stewart Noland, Archives Chair, stated that the film crew is working on schedule and on budget in preparing the documentary
film for the anniversary celebration. A preliminary draft will be ready by the end of the year.
Outings
Brian noted that the Mt. Whitney trip still has openings and will include sections of the John Muir Trail. Stewart stated that the
Salmon River Trip is fully booked.
New Business
David stated that he has made an offer to help clean up the Santuario Arco Iris, a 500 acre retreat for indigenous people. Work
is needed on the trails, clearing out barbed wire fence and other clean-up projects. Marvin noted that this is a small, non-profit
organization that needs our help to clean up. Laura added that the group needs our support and helping them is in keeping with
the OS mission.
David announced that the 28 mile extension of the Buffalo River Trail is now open and a press release will be available soon.
Janet Parsch noted that since 2005, at least 950 individuals have worked on building this extension.
Marvin stated that the OSF is considering reprinting the Buffalo River Country book. Laura stated that the book is valuable, but
dated and it might be good to add some updates. Marvin indicated that there are no resources to do this. There was additional
discussion. The OSF will make a final decision.
David discussed the Dark Sky Project and noted that Gilbert is a good example on the Buffalo River. David made a motion to
support the Arkansas Dark Sky Project. Alan Nye seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Chapter Reports
Due to the lateness of the hour, Stewart suggested that the chapters submit their reports to Sandy to be included in the meeting
minutes.
Wayne asked the Board members to identify themselves and their chapter affiliations, for the benefit of the new Bayou Chapter
Chair, Sarah Philyaw.
Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
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Athens-Big Fork Trail Maintenance Workers
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The Ozark Society Membership Application/Renewal
Join us, or renew now! Dues are for one year, January-December, and they include a subscription to the
Society’s newsletter, Pack & Paddle. To join or renew, go online to the Ozark Society website at www.ozarksociety.net.
Or you can fill out this form and send it with a check written to “The Ozark Society.” See below for our address.
Name(s): Date:
Address:
City, State, and ZIP:
Phone:
Email 1: Old Email (if changed)
Email 2: Old Email (if changed)
I would like Pack and Paddle sent to my home address instead of by email. (Default is email.)
Please check one:
New Member Start at Section A for your OS and Chapter Membership
Renewal Start at Section A to renew your OS and Chapter Membership
LIFE Member Start at Section B to renew just your Chapter Membership
Section A: Please specify both the Level of Membership and the Chapter you are joining:
Level: (choose one) Chapter: (choose one)
Friend: $30 = $20 OS +$10 Chapter Bayou (Shreveport, LA)
Associate: $50 = $40 OS +$10 Chapter Buffalo River (Gilbert, AR)
Supporter: $100 = $90 OS +$10 Chapter Highlands (Fayetteville, AR)
Sponsor: $250 = $240 OS +$10 Chapter Mississippi Valley (Missouri)
Patron: $500 = $490 OS +$10 Chapter Pulaski (Little Rock, AR)
Benefactor: $1000+ = $990+ OS +$10 Chapter Schoolcraft (Springfield, MO)
Sugar Creek (Bentonville, AR)
No chapter, all to central Ozark Society
Section B: For Members who wish to join more Section C: Donations to our Funds
than one Chapter or Life Members renewing (Choose any amount)
their Chapter Membership only
(Choose as many as you wish and add $10 for each
chapter) $_______ General Conservation Fund
$10 Bayou (Shreveport, LA) $_______ Legal Fund
$10 Buffalo River (Gilbert, AR) $_______ Compton Scholarship Fund
$10 Highlands (Fayetteville, AR) $_______ Hedges Scholarship Fund
$10 Mississippi Valley (Missouri) $_______ OS Foundation
$10 Pulaski (Little Rock, AR) $_______ OSF Legacy Fund
$10 Schoolcraft (Springfield, MO)
$10 Sugar Creek (Bentonville, AR)
My Total is: $______________
Please remit to: The Ozark Society, PO Box 2914, Little Rock, AR 72203
You will receive a Thank You email from the Ozark Society. Please contact oscomms@ozarksociety.net for questions.
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