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The IKEs Update
NEWSLETTER
September 2017
As I walk around our property with new members, I see it through new eyes. It is such a lovely place, and the last time I saw it, full of blooming wildflowers. In one little square yard next to the pond were Blue Vervain, Boneset, Swamp Milkweed, and Monkeyflower. Hopniss was there, too, not bloom-ing, but growing its underground tubers. Other names include Ap-ios americana, Groundnut, and Makwa opiniig or Bear Potatoes. The official Native Plant Garden is in its golden glory this month.
If you go down by the creek to the east bridge, you may see the Ameri-can Hornbeam growing at the edge of the stream. This small tree is also called Ironwood, Musclewood, or
Carpinus carolniana. It has a dan-gling cluster of leafy bracts that hold the seeds. The smooth grey bark is heavily ridged, looking like sinewy muscles. The strong wood has been used for tool handles, and many birds eat the fruit.
Our dinner get-together in August included a nice Monarch presen-tation by Tam Bagby, followed by a pleasant campfire. We had some new members sign up, and a fun group of kids played around, mak-ing s’mores. Still time to enjoy a campfire! Any time you want, or maybe after the Oktoberfest din-ner on September 13.
In September I turn again to art, and in honor of GR’s ArtPrize,
I’ll offer a cut-paper workshop at the IKEs on Monday, September 25. Any age that can handle scis-sors is fine. I use a nature theme, flowers, animals, etc., and show how “it’s all connected” to create a design by folding and cutting. It’s fun and relaxing, and I’ll provide the materials. I’ll be there at 6:30 if you want to go for a walk first, and then we’ll make stuff from 7:00 to 8 or 8:30. I’ve taught this at schools and Drummond Island, and will have some paper-art in ArtPrize. It’ll be free for members, $10 non-members. RSVP to:[email protected].
See you soon at your extra backyard!Georgia Donovan
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BBQ Chicken & Ribs DinnerTom Watson
photos by Darva Boot and Tam BagbyAbout 35 IKEs and friends en-joyed the annual BBQ Chicken & Ribs dinner on August 10. We even got two new family mem-berships that night. Welcome to the IKEs!
The Kitchen Krew included Tam Bagby, Darva Boot, Georgia Donovan, Barry Gilbertson, Len Kizer, Sue McMaster and me.
The Klean Up Krew were the
afore mentioned, Tammy Lun-deen and Tom Salmon.
Ron Waybrant tended the door and I think the bar was self serve this time. Naturally, if I have for-gotten anyone, blame it on the flurry that happens preparing dinner and during the ensuing clean up. Thanks to all for your hard work that made the evening a success.
Following dinner Tam gave a pre-sentation on Monarch butterflies. See related article on page 8.
Though I did get some compli-ments on the ribs, I must say that they were not my best effort. I guar-antee next year the ribs will be su-perb. Make your reservations early!
BBQ Chicken & Ribs Dinnerphotos by Darva Boot and Tam Bagby
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I want to say THANKS! to my fellow IKEs for first thinking I was worthy of getting this prestigious IWLA award and then following through by putting my name in for it. The rest, as is often said, is history. Believe it or not, I am certainly humbled by the experience. I am even more humbled when I look over the past recipients, many of whom I never met because they came long before me. They are not all people but organizations such as Maytag Corporation 1960, National Resources Task Force of the Hoover Commission, Resources of the Future Inc., Muskingum Watershed Conservancy Dist. of Ohio. Then there are some well-known individuals who likely were not IWLA members, Lawrence S. Rockefeller and Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson. Then a number of IWLA members: James Madsen, Herb and Charlotte Read, Chuck Clayton, Ray Zehler, Paul Hansen and 37 IKEs in total. Even some of our legislators over the years did the right thing in our eyes and received the award: Senator John C. Colver, Congressman John P. Saylor, Hon. Paul H. Douglas, Congressman Wayne N. Aspinall and Hon. Stewart L. Udall.
This award is a rather heavy piece of glass, 6 ¼ inches left to right and 6 inches from top to bottom. It is one inch thick. It is jagged across the top, probably representing mountaintops and frosted at the bottom maybe representing hills or forests.
Here is what is etched in the glass because you may not be able to read it.
“In recognition of a lifetime of contributions to natural resource conservation and the protection and restoration of America’s outdoors, 2016.”
This award now rests in the window over the kitchen sink at our family cottage where it can be observed by whoever is getting dinner, doing the dishes or just peering out over Gifford Lake. Could even be me!
A huge THANKS again fellow IKEs and friends who said a few words supporting me.
Who from our DLC will be next? Some of you have a great start!
In the picture of me receiving the award is Jodie Arndt Labs, Executive Board Chair and Jeff Deschamps, IWLA National President.
Fifty-Four Founders AwardBob Stegmier
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The conference was held in San-dusky and was quite interesting this year. Bob Stegmier, John Trim-berger and Ruth and Ron Way-brant attended the convention.
A key point for the Dwight Lydell Chapter was that our 60+ year member, Robert Stegmeir was presented the 54 Founders Award. This is awarded to only one person a year and some years no award is given. The award is given for a lifetime of work for the IWLA and conservation. Steg re-ceived a standing applause when it was announced. It was a very rewarding experience.
Tom Watson and Tam Bagby should also be commended for
their work on our DLC newslet-ter, as they won the Best Chapter/Division Newsletter award. Only one award was given this year and folks said the making the decision on who deserved the award was easy. [Since we began doing the newsletter in 2005 we have won this award four times out of five eligible years -Tom Watson].
At this year’s convention, we heard a lot about water. Last year’s convention membership voted to adopt a Clean Water Challenge (The IWLA is unique among conservation organizations in that members are responsible for its conservation policies). It was a fortunate decision given the challenges that are currently pro-
posed for the Clean Water Act. Most of the convention focus was on key elements of the IWLA’s Clean Water Challenge, including stream monitoring, communica-tions, and clean water partnership building. One can keep up with where this is going in the IWLA’s Outdoor America magazine.
Key programs will be the SOS stream monitoring program and something called Stream Selfies where one takes a “selfie” of them-selves with a stream in the back-ground and is sent to the IWLA. IWLA staff expect to gather photo information for as many streams as possible to indicate how many and how important streams are to clean water.
Report on the National Convention, July 2017Ron Waybrant
September 3 Ethan A. Anderson rental September 12 Board Meeting 7pm
October 7 Veronica Antel Girl Scout/Overnight @ Lodge October 10 Board Meeting 7pm October 14 Ethan A. Anderson rental October 28-29 John Grostick Cub Scout Pack 3228 Rockford
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page 7DWIGHT LYDELL CHAPTER - IWLA
CATEGORY / REVENUE % BudgetProposed Proposed Approved Actual
Fund Raisers 44% $11,850 $11,650 $12,491 Annual Banquet $9,600 $9,600 $10,552 Sport Show $1,000 $800 $1,025 Other Fund Raisers $250 $250 $76 Contributions $1,000 $1,000 $838
Member Activities & Facilities 12% $3,350 $2,550 $9,558 Education/Outreach Events $250 $250 $228 Facility Rentals $1,200 $1,100 $1,175 Social Events $1,900 $1,200 $1,903Membership Support & Services 17% $4,500 $4,500 $6,252 Membership Dues $4,500 $4,500 $6,252Other Income 0% $100 $1,800 $1,902 Interest $0 $0 $0 Miscellaneous $100 $100 $202 Grants 0% $0 $0 $0 Trust Income 6% $1,700 $1,700 $1,700 $1,700From Savings 21% $5,600 $6,600 $2,000Total 100% $27,100 $27,100 $25,967
Budget Budget
Member Activities & Facilities 30% $8,100 $8,200 $8,254 Social Events $1,400 $1,500 $1,368 Property Maintenance/Improvement $3,000 $3,000 $3,603 Property and Liability Insurance $2,000 $2,000 $1,975 Utilities $1,500 $1,500 $1,108 Rental Deposit Returns $200 $200 $200Membership Support & Services 23% $6,300 $5,700 $6,201 National Support (Dues) $4,100 $4,000 $4,025 Publications and Mailings $2,000 $1,600 $2,001 Solicitations, Renewals and Key Mailing $200 $100 $174Mission Related Programs 25% $6,650 $7,150 $3,760 Conservation Advocacy $500 $500 $492 Conservation Contributions/Memberships $650 $650 $0 Education/Outreach $2,000 $2,000 $921 National Convention $1,500 $1,500 $1,348 Scholarships & Grants $2,000 $2,500 $1,000Fund Raisers 20% $5,400 $5,500 $4,779 Annual Banquet $4,600 $4,600 $4,487 Sport Show $300 $400 $293 Other Fund Raisers $500 $500 $0Administration 2% $650 $550 $314 Miscellaneous $300 $200 $314 Stationery & Postage $350 $350 $0Project Renew 0% $0 $0 $0 Conservation Projects $0 $0 $0 Alternate Energy Project $0 $0 $0Grant 0% $0 $0 $0Total 100% $27,100 $27,100 $23,308
$500 Less Than 16-17 Budget
No Projects EnvisionedNo Projects EnvisionedPossible Grant Project
Approx. 16-17 ExpensesApprox. 16-17 ExpensesSame As 16-17 Budget
Approx. 16-17 Expenses
$900 Propane & $600 Electricity
Matches 16-17 ExpensesMatches 16-17 ExpensesMatches 16-17 Expenses
Same As 16-17 Budget
Same As 16-17 Budget
Matches 15-16 Expenses
Same As 16-17 BudgetSame As 16-17 BudgetSame As 16-17 Budget
Same as 16-17 Budget
CATEGORY / EXPENSES % Budget
Matches 16-17 ExpensesLess Up-Keep Needed
Matches 16-17 Expenses
Matches 15-16 Income
No Interest On CheckingTypical IncomePossible Grant
None For the 4 Years PreviousMatches 16-17 Income
150 Tickets @ $7 EachSame as 16-17 Budget
End of Year & Memorials
Same as 16-17 Income15 Rentals x $75 & DepositsSame as 16-17 Income
Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Draft Budget(2016 - 2017 Data as of 7-20-17)
This Year (2017-18) Item Description Last Year (2016-17)
Same as 16-17 Income
The Monarch butterflies that emerge in August will be leaving for Mexico soon. Make sure you have plenty of nectaring flowers to feed them!
Much of my presentation went like last year’s. I learned a few new things this year which I shared with the audience. We have found 30 very young cat-erpillars in the past week. Mid-August is the time they hatch.
The female Monarch butterfly will look for plants that are easy for the caterpillars to eat and safe from predators. So look for eggs or caterpillars underneath leaves from young stalks of milkweed away from oth-er plants.
I never could get eggs to hatch before but I have a new method that works and another I am trying. The 1st way is to pull up the whole milkweed plant and put it in a vase. • Pulluptheplantandcutthestem.• Placeitinavaseofwaterwithflower preservative in it.When the caterpillar gets big put it in a jar.
The 2nd way I am trying is to place a piece of leaf with the egg on it into a tupperware tray with holes in the top. • Putapapertowelornapkinonthebottom,.• Laytheleafontop• Mistiteverydayuntiltheegghatches.
Milkweed for the Jar• Getflowervialsfromyournearestflorist.• Findsomemilkweedforthecaterpillartoeat• Cutthetopoffacleanmilkweedplantmaking sure you have a stem to stick in the vial.• Cleanallthedebrisofftheleavesandstickitin the vial.• Placeitintothejar,makingsurenottospillany water in the jar.
If the milkweed still has lots of leaves but looks droopy, get a new vial of water, take out the plant and caterpillar and cut the stem and put it into the new vial.
I also use a website to find out when other people are finding eggs and caterpillars. Journey North has maps you can use to search your area. Go to http://www.learner.org/jnorth/maps/monarch.html
Monarch PresentationTam Bagby
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Native Flowers in SeptemberTam Bagby
Photographs by Georgia Donovan and Tam BagbyI never noticed but my native flower headline has been June for the last 2 months. What’s wrong with these editors? No, my editor is amazing! Roselle Park is mostly wetlands and prairie and the flow-ers are mainly Queen Anne’s Lace and Asters. The
Goldenrod will be blooming along with late August flowers. Luton Park prairie will still have pockets of August flowers especially on top of the hills. The shaded woods has flowers like Blue Cardinal Flower and Mountain Mint.
Seeds on American Hornbeam
Blue Cardinal Flower (lobelia sihpilitica)
Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)
Ironweed
Aster
Blue Vervain (verbena hastata) Stiff Goldenrod
Teardrop Island will have many flowers in bloom, including American Hornbeam, Asters, Ironweed, Cup Plant, Quinine and Blue Vervain.
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officersPresident
Ron Waybrant ........................................... [email protected]
Vice PresidentGeorgia Donovan .... [email protected]
SecretaryJim Schneider ............................................ 340.4604
TreasurerFred Eyer .................................................. 363.0253
Board Members
Barry Gilbertson ..................... [email protected] Houseman ..................................... 560.2895
[email protected] Kizer .................................................. 866.4256
[email protected] Morton .................. [email protected] Nelson ......................... [email protected]
Conservation ChairJohn Stegmeier [email protected]
Grounds/Maintenance ChairC. J. Tasma ................................................. 887.8542
Membership SecretaryTom Watson .............................................. 874.7254
Lodge RentalJim Schneider ............................................ 340.4604
Purple LoosestrifeBob Stegmier
A wetland nonnative invasive plant in full bloom now! Plan ahead for next April when we, you and I, can collect a beetle whose larvae eats and therefore controls this plant.
Waht you need to do now is to note where these are and mark a map along make some clear description of location. Next April let’s plan to collect beetles to move to these places.
Bill KirkTom Watson
Bill Kirk, long time board director resigned from the board. Bill headed the Kids’ Fishing in May program for many years. Let’s hope he still contin-ues to contribute to the IKEs as much as he can.
Thanks, Bill. Have fun now that you have “retired” from the board.
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DWIGHT LYDELL CHAPTER of the IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE of AMERICACore Event Schedule 2017
NOTE: This is a draft schedule. Especially for late year events you can check for updates in our newsletters and on our website along with notice of special events that come up on short notice and are not listed on this Event Schedule. Also additional information about these listed events can be found in the newsletter and on the website.
Schedule ___________________________________________________________ Event & LocationJanuary 28, Saturday 10am-3pm.......................................................... Winterfest Family Outing @ IKEsMarch 3, Friday ...................................................................Conservation-Awards-Fund Raiser BanquetMarch 16 through 19 ........................................................................Ultimate Sport Show-Grand RapidsApril 20, Thursday .........................................................................Fish & Game Dinner & ProgramMay 6, 13,20, 27 - Saturdays ................................... Kids Fishing & Native Plants @ IKEs, 9AM-Noon May 11, Thursday ........................................................... Steak Dinner, Annual Meeting & Short ProgramJune 10, Saturday ................................................. Fix up/Clean up Day 9AM-?, work, eat, play, campfire June 24, Saturday, 10am-3pm .............................................Summerfest Community Family Day @ IKEs June 26-28 ...................................................................... 2016 IKE’s National Convention, Sandusky INJuly 15, Saturday ................................................... Native Plants for Everyone, Tear Drop Island @ IKEs August 17, Thursday .................................................. Ribs & Chicken Dinner & Short Program @ IKEsSeptember 13, Wednesday ..........................................................................................Oktoberfest @ IKEs September 16, Saturday ................................................................. Fix Up/Clean Up Day 10AM @ IKEs October 4, Wednesday ..............................................................................Chili Cook-off/Potluck @ IKEs November 9, Thursday ............................................................................................Game Dinner @ IKEs December 7, Thursday ................................................................................................Holiday Celebration
Website: www. michiganikes.org IKEs Property located at 5641 Myers Lake Avenue, Belmont MIMailing address is Izaak Walton League, PO Box 541, Belmont MI 49306
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___ Individual - $52 (62*), ___ Family - $72 (87*), ___ Student (18-21) - $24 (34*), ___ Youth (under 18) - $12 (22*)* Cost includes increase by IWLA. Please pay increase if you can. If you cannot afford the higher amount, the chapter will fund the increase for 2017 renewals only.
Mail to Izaak Walton League Membrship, PO Box 541, Belmont MI 49306. Checks payable to “Izaak Walton League”Email Tom Watson at [email protected] for more information. A gate key is available upon receipt of member-ship fee. you can pick up a key at the next dinner at the lodge. Please enjoy the 39 acres.Indicate which of these important committees you're interested in working on: Natural Features Stewardship _____ Finance _____Membership _____ Building & Grounds _____ Conservation ____ Programs _____ Every Member Dinners ______
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