Just a reminder that if you are intending to nominate a person for the
Eike Award of the VSO, please see that all materials reach me by the
deadline of February 1, 2015. See the previously posted info below and
the VSO website.
Bob Ake
In 1983, the Virginia Society of Ornithology Board of Directors approved
the James Eike Service Award, named in honor of James Eike, a member of
the Virginia Society of Ornithology from 1933 until his death in 1983.
Eike�s long and faithful service, his dedication, and his enthusiasm in
promoting the work of the VSO gave him a unique status in the
organization. The recipient is recognized by the presentation of a
silver Raven pin. The first pin was given to Claire Eike, in honor of
her late husband for whom the award was named. The James Eike Service
Award is given to recognize a VSO member for outstanding service to the
Virginia Society of Ornithology. Eligibility for consideration would
include service as an officer, board member, foray director, field trip
leader, or other contributions to the organization. A list of previous
Eike Award recipients may be found at
http://www.Virginiabirds.net/Eike.html.
The Eike Service Award Committee is soliciting nominations for the
award. Nominators should send a letter of nomination giving the
rationale behind the nomination. In addition, two letters of support are
required. These materials should be sent to Robert Ake rake@xxxxxxx by
February 1, 2015. The committee will review all nomination packets and
make its recommendation to the VSO Board in the spring with the award
itself being presented at the 2015 VSO Annual Meeting.
