Saturday Evening Banquet

Displays and Cash Bar

Tables are available for displays of bird related products or services. Profit organizations are asked to donate $15 to cover costs, or a nice door prize. To reserve a table contact Dave Milsom at (905) 857-2235 or .

Dinner

Organic Baby Greens

Penne Pasta

Grilled Lemon Chicken Breast

Veal Scallopini

Oven Roasted Potatoes & Blended Vegetables

Assorted Rolls & Butter

Triple Berry Crumble with Ice Cream

Coffee or Tea

Vegetarian, vegan or lactose-free available by request on registration form

Master of Ceremonies Ron Tozer

Welcome Remarks and Checklist Tally

OFO Annual General Meeting

Distinguished Ornithologist Award to Ron Tozer, presented by Margaret Bain.

Ron was appointed as the Park Naturalist in Algonquin in 1972, a position he held until retiring in 1996. He continues as a Natural and Human History Interpretation Consultant in Algonquin Park.

In 1974 Ron and co‐author Jim Richards published The Birds of the Oshawa‐Lake Scugog Region. This now hard‐to‐find classic is regarded as one of the finest regional bird books in the province. Ron is currently preparing The Birds of Algonquin Park, which he expects to publish in 2011.

Ron is a charter member of OFO. His major contributions to OFO include the following: co‐editor of Ontario Birds for 16 years from 1991 to 2006; a contributor and editorial assistant to the editors of OFO News from 1994 to 2007; Master of Ceremonies and frequent trip leader at OFO Annual Conventions from 1999 to 2008; OFO field trip leader in Algonquin Park from 1990 to 2009, and co‐leader of the Carden Alvar and Niagara trips; and Ontario Bird Records Committee voting member for 13 years and chair for 5 years.

Global Variation of the Natural History of the Great Gray Owl by Jim Duncan.

Jim Duncan and his wife and colleagues have dedicated a large part of their lives to studying the Great Gray Owl. His presentation will lead us on a journey of discovery that spans two continents and over 30 years of research. In some areas this large owl has to migrate thousands of kilometres through boreal forest to survive while in other regions it can spends its entire life within 30 kilometres of its nest tree. The richly illustrated talk will review information on this elusive phantom of the northern hemisphere such as its habitat use, nesting ecology, vocalizations, breeding dispersal, prey use and availability, mortality and population dynamics.

We'll be giving away lots of door prizes for lucky winners, and recognizing donors. If you'd like to donate a door prize contact Dave Milsom at 905-857-2235 or .

If you know an OFO member who should be or wants to be invited to serve on the Board of Directors, please submit your nominations before the end of August 2007 to John Black, 17 Valerie Drive, St. Catharines ON L2T 3G3 or .