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Brooks Bird Club Eighty-fifth Anniversary                                                           October 20th-22nd 2017

It's hard to believe but it's true, the BBC is celebrating its 85 anniversary this year!  Formed back in 1932 in Wheeling WV we will be honoring the club's long history back in Wheeling at Oglebay Park the weekend of October 20th, 21st and 22nd.
The weekend accommodations, meals and evening events will be held at The Wilson Lodge in the Oglebay Park.
​For directions go to our "Calendar of Events", go to October, click the 85th Anniversary then click on the "Map" feature, it's EASY! 

Weekend Schedule
​October 20th Friday: Wilson Lodge check in, if you intend to arrive before 3 pm please notify the front desk (877-436-1797) and we will make every effort to accommodate you; however, we suggest that you plan to occupy your guest room after 4 pm.
​You are invited to enjoy the resort’s other facilities prior to check-in. Check out a map of Wilson Lodge and the surrounding area.

​Friday will begin with catching up with friends at Wilson Lodge.  There will be a reception at 5:00pm.   Dinner will be at 6:00pm.
​Our Friday program will begin at 7:30pm presented by Bill Thompson III of Bird Watchers Digest.

October 21st Saturday: A breakfast buffet will be served at the lodge.
After breakfast there will be a memorial hike held on the Brooks Nature Trail located behind the Schrader Environmental Center.
​A group picture will be taken around 10:00am.  There will also be dedication for the new children's section of the BBC library at the Schrader Center in the morning.
After the hike, picture and dedication we'll enjoy a lunch buffet. 
Saturday afternoon there will be a number of paper sessions followed by the President’s Reception with cash bar.
Saturday night banquet dinner will be at 6:00pm.  Our Saturday night keynote speaker will be Lang Elliot.

October 22nd Sunday: A breakfast buffet will be served at the lodge.
At 9:30am Brooks Bird Club will hold its annual Membership meeting.   

Weekend Costs:
​
​Total cost for complete weekend: (includes lodging, meals and programs).
$225.00 based on double occupancy-------$345.00 based on single occupancy. 

​Total cost without lodging or breakfast:
​(includes all Friday activities, all Saturday activities (except breakfast) and the Sunday meeting).
​Total cost per person $85.00  

          The Deadline for Reservations was September 29, 2017
         Contact Cindy Slater for any possible late submissions.​​

Option 1: Online Form The deadline has come, sorry the online form is closed.

After you fill out the BBC Anniversary application completely you can pay by PayPal or check. 
​If paying by check--- Make check payable to: Brooks Bird Club Inc. Mail to: Cindy Slater 2310 Cowling Rd. Scottdale PA 15683
Please tally all costs then submit your total.​
​Pay now with PayPal  Just press the "Pay Now" button
​Then enter the amount due in the box marked "Price Per Item"

Option 2: The old fashion way, download a Mail Form (PDF)
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