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Last WEEK Jan 19th, 2023 .... by Mary Membership/Attendance - 38 active members, 13 attending Guests - Connor and Anna Findley (Bill B's friends), Chad Martin and Katie Welch (Jay's friends), Corinne Buterbaugh, Brenda Evans, Joyce Jowaisas, Barbara Froelich, Dawn Altmeyer, Julie and Brad Littlefield (Rosemary's friends), Hilary Fenner (Jay's fiancee), Tyde and Dee Richards (Ed's friends), John Rooney (Sunrise Club), and our guests from the zoo: Carrie Large (Friends of the Zoo Director) Ted Fox (Zoo Director and Gina Rapasodi. The Meeting and Annual Meeting - President Ed called the meeting to order and led us in the Pledge and Four Way Test. Ed welcomed our guests and club members to the best attended meeting in the month of January in many, many years. After club members introduced their guests John Rooney from the morning club updated us on Winterfest which takes place on January 26th (ice fire) and 27th (Taste of Skaneateles and Scavenger Hunt) John passed a sign-up sheet for club members to help with the event. After the program Ed opened the annual club meeting. Officers and by-laws were discussed . Mary called for a vote to approve changes to club by laws and approve the 2023-2024 slate of officers (both items summarized in Jan 12th newsletter). Both were unanimously approved. The Program- Ted Fox, Zoo Director, spoke about the history of the zoo. The zoo is under the management of Onondaga County and is one of only 268 zoos in the world accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo is dedicated to connecting people to the natural world by providing engaging guest experiences,  animal care and conservation education. Ted spoke about "Siri", the 54 year old elephant who recently gave birth to twins. Carrie, Friends of the Zoo Director, told us about recent developments at the zoo including a new animal health center, collaboration with Cornell University, the Junior Veterinary Clinic, and guest services including a food truck. The zoo has plans for several new programs and exhibits including an African Savannah exhibit, Yurts for overnight stays, a snow leopard enrichment bridge, and orangutangs. Ted talked about how zoos have developed as educational and conservation institutions and how they collaborate with each other to fulfill these missions. He answered a number of questions from attendees. We enjoyed hearing about the twin elephants born in October at 200+ pounds and now weighing over 300 pounds! See you on February 3rd at The Sherwood! Click on the Zoo Logo access their fact filled website. |
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