The Illinois Ornithological Society Board approved a slate of officers and newly elected board members for 2016 at its Jan. 10 meeting.
The following officers will serve one-year terms”
President Matthew Cvetas
Vice President Tara Beveroth
Treasurer Urs Geiser
Recording Secretary Adam Sell
Membership Secretary Ted Wolff
Chief Editor Sheryl DeVore
In addition, the following were elected to serve three-year terms on the board to fill three vacant seats: Amar Ayyash and Urs Geiser have agreed to serve a second three-year term, and Tyler Funk has agreed to join the board for his first three-year term.
Other board members include Tara Beveroth, Ted Wolff, Fran Morel, Adam Sell, Matthew Cvetas and Bob Fisher.
Nine board members serve IOS – with three elected annually for three-year terms. Directors may serve two consecutive terms, and then skip a eyar before being eligible to serve another three-year term.
The IOS Board thanks all past and present board members and officers for their service, including Bob Fisher, immediate past president who served for seven years as IOS’s leader. Watch this space for a farewell message from Bob and a greeting from new president, Matthew Cvetas.
Stay tuned to our web site and Facebook page for more information on our plans for 2016.