Virginia Outdoor Writers Association

Fall 2011 Newsletter

2011 Spring Fling

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Pollution levels, habitat destruction, and climate change threaten
amphibians, like this red-eyed tree frog from Central America and their
Virginia cousins, spring peepers, and chorus frogs. Outdoor education groups,
such as VOWA, help inform the public of state, country, and global issues
that affect nature and wildlife.
Photo © Ann and Rob Simpson

Douglas Dear Win Prestigious Award by King Montgomery

VOWA member Douglas Dear recently won the coveted L.L. Bean Outdoor Heros Award, one of only five given nationwide, for his considerable volunteer work with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. (PHWFF).
Photo courtesy of L. L. Bean
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Terry Lewis recognizes Frank Mundy for loyal service to the Association on the Board of Directors with a gold seal, embossed Certificate of Appreciation.
Photograph by Marie and Milan Majarov Photography.

Terry Lewis recognizes Carl C. "Spike" Knuth who has been a VOWAhas been a VOWA member from its inception, and he has served in about every capacity—from board member to President and then Chairman of the Board.When ever the association needed his services, Spike answered the call. He was presented with a gift and a gold seal, embossed Certificate of Appreciation.
Photograph by Marie and Milan Majarov Photography.