Capital Area Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire
History of the Chapter and ASNH
The Capital Area Chapter was formed in 1982 and held its first meeting on September 16 of that year. Its first officers, elected that night, were:
President - Helen Parker Vice President - Garry Stewart Treasurer - Martha Custer Secretary - Greta Collins The first committee chairmen, appointed that night, were:
Field Trips - Roslyn Beaudet Programs - Penny Verville Hospitality - Millie Elwell Membership - Greta Collins The program on that first evening was a slide show on the flora, fauna and scenic views within New Hampshire, presented by Bob Quinn.
The Capital Area Chapter is not the first ASNH chapter to be formed, but it is the largest. Of the Society's 6800+ members, about 1400 are in this chapter. Its assigned area in the south-central portion of the State includes Concord and 22 surrounding towns, including at least one town in each of five of the State's ten counties. We invite you to check out the Chapter, its activities and plans by exploring the links on the home page.
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