Lake Superior State University Chapter Society for Conservation Biology

Annual Business Meeting

August 30, 2018
Meeting called to order: 5:00:01 PM
Officer Reports and Introductions:
Vice President: Brendan Lukomski
Secretary: Brady Loop
Treasurer: Jacob Panozzo

Committee Chair Reports:

Conservation Awareness Chair: Bryant Eddy ​Mr. Eddy reported several things that have
happened over the last summer that relate to conservation biology news.
Laker Woods Restoration Project Co-Chairs: Bryant Eddy and Grant Dallaire
Bryant explained what the Laker Woods project is, and what we have done so far in the project.
● Mapping of invasives over the summer - ​took place over the summer
● Phrag and buckthorn to be removed this fall - ​Waiting on approval from either the
president of the school or the master of grounds.

Business:
● What is SCB? ​Makayla introduced what SCB is.
○ Global Society​; job listservs and professional development benefits
○ Mission Statement: ​The LSSU Chapter Society for Conservation Biology
promotes conservation awareness through education and community involvement.
By utilizing the combined efforts of various disciplines, we work toward
establishing a sustainable future.
○ Our Goals​:
■ 1. Continue to promote recycling and sustainability around Lake State
Campus.
■ 2. Work on public education and outreach regarding environmental
concerns around the community.
■ 3. Promote and organize Laker Woods Restoration Project
○ $5 dues/year - ​Helps us fund our events and helps pay for the officer’s
memberships to the global society every year.
● Laker Woods Restoration Project - Join the Committee!
 ○ Prior use was a trailer park for student housing decades ago, currently an aspen
monoculture with no current maintenance
○ Reclaim it from its past, restore to a diverse woodland
○ Recreation trails for birding and walking/running
○ Become a welcoming place on campus for all students to enjoy
○ Provide SCB members with opportunities to acquire hard and soft skills
applicable to their major and future profession
● Upcoming Events:
○ Camping trip to Canada to see the Northern Lights -​ TBD ​Grant is organizing
○ Sept: Hike, birding and tree ID included - ​survey for date/time ​Brendan is
organizing
○ Sept/Oct: Phrag and Buckthorn removal with CISMA - survey for dates/time
Waiting on permissions
○ Oct: Litter removal in Laker Woods - ​survey for date/time
○ Oct: Dr. Allan Scotch Pine Pulling - ​Oct 6 or Oct 13
■ Vote on which day
Vote outcome: October 13th works best for the students
○ Nov 3​: Great Lake State Weekend, Bird Beak Evolution table ​sign up sheet went
around and for all following TBD events.
○ Oct/Nov?: Can/Bottle drive - fundraising - ​TBD
○ November: Construct Emerald Ash Borer Traps - ​during meeting time
○ Dec/Jan?: Construct Bird/Bat Houses -​ during meeting time
○ Feb: Fundraising event - ​TBD
○ Feb 15-18:​ Great Backyard Bird Count
○ March/April: Spring Symposium

Next Meeting: September 13, 2018. 5:00pm. Location TBD.

Pay your dues! $5/year | Tshirts are $10 ​Please give payments to Jake Panozzo
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We have a bulletin board now!

Meeting Adjourned: 05:28:00 pm