First and foremost, I hope that each of you and your loved ones are well and staying safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic. As I am sure each of you is acutely aware we all continue to struggle with the impact of COVID-19. Each state is beginning to lessen the stay-at-home orders and ease restrictions on businesses. In regard to Ogeechee Audubon Society our mission is to educate about birds and provide opportunities to enjoy the world around us. However, the Board feels it is a bit too soon to feel comfortable resuming any activities at least for the month of May. The Board will reevaluate the situation mid-May as we learn more about social distancing rules and we will update the membership at that time about any plans to resume activities. We miss each of you, the wonderful speakers we have had at our meetings and the opportunities to get out in the fresh air and see our friends and the birds! Your health and safety are paramount. We will bird watch together again, but let’s be safe until that time. Thank you for your membership and patience.
Our April meeting is the time designated in the By Laws for our Annual Meeting and the election of officers. We are postponing the Annual Meeting until the next meeting of the membership which is to be determined based on the timeline dictated by the virus. Our By Laws do not specifically address a pandemic situation so we believe since our activities are suspended, at the first opportunity when we can safely reconvene we will have the Annual meeting and hold the elections. In the meantime, the present officers will continue to serve.
Birds are everywhere so we can continue to birdwatch from our windows at home while we shelter in place. Please take care of yourselves and your loved ones. Be safe!
-OAS Board of Directors