WBCP 11th Anniversary

photo by Alex Loinaz — Photo by Alex Loinaz

The Wild Bird Club of the Philippines celebrated its 11th Anniversary and annual General Assembly on 20 July 2014. One important task at the General Assembly is the election of a new set of officers to serve for 2014-2015.

General Assembly

The afternoon started off with the General Assembly. There were reports from Records Committee Chairman Arne Jensen, President Gina Mapua, and Treasurer Mike Lu.

President Gina Mapua. Photo by Marites Falcon

Treasurer Mike Lu. Photo by Marites Falcon

Anniversary Program

Next was the Anniversary Program portion of the afternoon.

Screening of the video of the 9th Philippine Bird Festival in Zamboanga.

Andrew Sebastian of Malaysia Nature Society launched the 5th Asian Bird Festival in Langkawi

Andrew Sebastian's presentation. Photo by Irene Dy — Andrew Sebastian’s presentation. Photo by Irene Dy

Past President Anna Gonzales reported on the Honey Lu Conservation Fund

Past President Mike Lu turned over the funds raised from the sale of Philippine Eagle shirts designed by Arnel Telesforo during Philippine Eagle week to Dennis Salvador of the Philippine Eagle Foundation.

Senator Cynthia Villar launched the LPPCHEA Field Guide designed by Jops Josef and Maia Tanedo. The guidebook features photos donated by WBCP bird photographers. Everyone present at the party received free copies of the LPPCHEA Field Guide.