Special Meeting Regarding Organization Name Change

Prior to the night’s program, the membership of the Duluth Audubon Society will gather to consider amending our articles of incorporation to adopt a new name for our organization. The task force authorized at the 2023 Annual Meeting went through a process of discernment and forwarded a resolution to the Board of Directors in Spring of 2024. This resolution to take steps to effect a change of name was affirmed by the Board. The task force selected a slate of names that was sent out to the membership in a survey. The most popular name (Northeastern Minnesota Bird Alliance) is included in the below motion. If the vote to amend our Articles of Incorporation with this new name passes, the process is still not quite complete. The Board of Directors are required to hold their own vote to finish the formalities. A “no” vote to the motion means that we retain the name Duluth Audubon Society. Amendments to the resolution, including substitute names are a possibility, as well.

Only current DAS members are eligible to vote. Upon arrival, you will sign in to the meeting, have membership confirmed, and receive a physical copy of the motion. This copy of the motion will also serve as your voting form. When the vote is called, you will be asked to check the ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ option included on the page. After the votes are received, counters will quickly tally and report the results.