DVOC Virtual Banquet 2020

The DVOC Banquet is going virtual this year! Join us on November 19 at 6:30pm for a new spin on a beloved tradition.

Our speaker will be Peter Kaestner, a world-renowned independent birder who has spent a lifetime sharing his passion for birds with others. Along the way, he has birded in 174 eBird “countries” and currently holds eBird’s biggest world life list (9075). His IOC list stands at 9290 as of May 2019. Peter is also recognized in the Guinness Book of Records as the first person to see a representative of every bird family in the world.

6:30: BYO Virtual Cocktail/Social Hour
7:00: Opening remarks and Awards
7:45: Presentation by Peter Kaestner

Registration is FREE at the following link:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpf-GupjIvGNxwIeHXPluwmeG63sjP2e8w

Sign up early to receive a special gift! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

All are welcome. Questions? Email dvocbanquet@gmail.com.

Where: Sheet Metal Workers International Association, 1301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
When: November 21st at 6.30pm

Join us for another year of food and fun at our Annual Banquet & Art Show! This year's event will feature ABA President Jeff Gordon as our speaker. All are welcome to attend, and artists of all levels are encouraged to bring an original piece to display in the pop-up art show. Questions? DVOCbanquet@gmail.com.

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Speaker: Jeff Gordon
It’s Too Late to Stop Now: Sharing the Gospel of Birding in the 21st Century

The American Birding Association, founded in 1969, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2019. Join ABA President Jeffrey Gordon for a celebration of the power of birding to heal and transform, not only our own lives but even our world.

Jeff will share some of the highlights of the ABA’s first half century and from his own 40+ years as a birder. But most of all, he will talk about the path to 2069 and how we advance boldly toward making the world a better place for the birds and birders who will follow us.

Join us for a humorous, heartfelt, and opinionated look at the joys, virtues and occasional frustrations of a life spent birding, the road we’ve traveled together, and what lies ahead.

Jeffrey Gordon is the president of the American Birding Association, a position he has held since late 2010. Jeff is also a well-known writer, photographer, tour leader, and naturalist. He is a frequent speaker and field trip leader at various birding and nature festivals. He is a DVOC member and has helped support Bird Philly as a rider on our World Series of Birding team. For more information on the ABA and on Jeff, visit www.aba.org

Speaker: Kevin Karlson & Pete Dunne
"BIRDS OF PREY”
Kevin Karlson and Pete Dunne will provide a visually stunning program that reflects the mood and content of a new book (Birds of Prey) by Pete Dunne and Kevin Karlson (April 2017, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishers). The show starts with a video introduction by Pete, and then Pete’s recorded words explain the concept of the book as images of raptors are shown. All the raptor groups are then briefly presented by Kevin, with images from the book and special stories about birds of prey shared. A special musical ending highlights some of the most spectacular raptor images ever assembled by 19 top North American photographers. Kevin will be available to sign copies of their newly released book (April, 2016, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishers, Boston MA)

DVOC Members and Non-Members – Everyone Welcome – Bring Guests!!

Menu

Select one from 4 Menu Options:

1. Herb-Stuffed Chicken w/ Mango and Fire-Roasted Red Peppers
2. Fresh Grilled Vegetable Plate w/ Eggplant, Peppers, and Asparagus (Vegan)
3. Roast Beef
4. Blackened Ginger Catfish

Includes Mixed Green Salad w/ Champagne Vinaigrette, Herb-Roasted Potatoes,
Grilled Broccolini, and Mango Mousse Cake w/ Berries or Vegan Fruit Plate

Cash bar is available

Parking is free.

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If you cannot pay by PayPal, please contact dvocbanquet@gmail.com to arrange alternate forms of payment. You can still submit the form above to record your menu choices and then exit out of the PayPal page.

If you would rather submit a paper form, you can download it here and send it along with a check to the address provided in the form.

The Witmer Stone Award, the Julian K. Potter Award and the Rosalie Edge Conservation Award are presented at the annual banquet.

Lauren Diamond - Chairperson (dvocbanquet@gmail.com)
Brittany Stewart
Bernice Koplin
Anita Guris
Chris Walters
Bonnie Witmer

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