Chapters

Spring ACOW 2008 was a huge success with over 100 attendees from 21 different Audubon chapters. Click here to see pictures of our fun filled weekend.

Is your chapter planning an ACOW? Want to learn more about what goes into planning this weekend event?

For many years a binder called The Whitebook was passed from chapter to chapter with all sorts of information. Over the years some of the information remained relevant and some became outdated. Instead of continuing to pass a hard copy it was decided it might be easier to put the information online for anyone to access at anytime.

Below is our best attempt to provide useful information for planning a successful, enjoyable ACOW weekend. Remember every ACOW is unique, so feel free to use the resources below as much or as little as you want.

If you have additional questions, please contact Lisa Paribello at lparibello@audubon.org or 360-786-8020 ext. 201.

And don’t forget to check out when your chapter is scheduled to host an ACOW.

1. Getting Started
   1. Harvard Business Review “How to run a meeting”
   2. Council structure and function
   3. Conference planning sheet
   4. Hospitality chapter description
   5. 1997 List of materials
2. Invitation and Registration
   1. Fall 2003 invite
   2. Spring 1997 invite
   3. Fall 1996 invite
   4. Fall 2007 Registration
   5. Spring 2008 Registration
3. Sample Programs
   1. 1997 Program
   2. 2007 Program
   3. 2007 Program
   4. Spring 2008 Draft Agenda
4. Guest Speaker Information
   1. Speaker request letter
   2. Speaker confirmation letter
   3. 2007 guest speaker bios
   4. Guest speaker bios
   5. 2008 Guest Speaker bios
5. Field Trips
   1. 1997 Field trip descriptions
   2. 2003 Field trip descriptions
   3. Field trip sign-up form
   4. Spring 2008 Field Trip descriptions
6. Donations
   1. Donation request letter
7. Permit Forms
   1. http://www.liq.wa.gov/license.asp