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​2025 BBC Fall Gathering (and Membership Meeting)                                                                                    October 10th ~ 12th
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Tygart Lake State Park 

We're sure to enjoy the lodge's accommodations, the scenic lake and the beautiful fall colors, along with the field trips and evening programs.  Tygart Lake State Park is located in Grafton, WV.  2025 Fall Meeting Form

Weekend Schedule

Friday:
BBC Officers and Board Members: The Board Meeting starts at 1:30pm.
The General Membership can 'check in' at the lodge any time after 4:00pm on Friday.
​Come early, relax and enjoy the surroundings and meet old and new friends. 
Dinner will be at 6:30pm
Friday Night Program - "Winged Wonders" by Nathan Rees
​A photographer's dive into the birding world

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Saturday:
​Early morning bird walk. (time TBA)
Breakfast 8:00am 
Field Trips leave: 9:00am 
Late afternoon social gatherings
Dinner will be at 6:30pm
Saturday Night Program - A surprise program! by Julie Zickefoose
Our keynote speaker will surely have an interesting program!

Sunday: 
Early morning bird walk. (time TBA)
Breakfast 8:00am 
Sunday Service 9:00am
​Annual Fall General Membership Meeting 9:30am ​
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Weekend Costs:
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​Total cost for complete weekend: (includes lodging, meals and programs).
$295.00 based on double occupancy-------$345.00 based on single occupancy. 

​Costs for part-time attendance, no lodging, or certain daily meals contact Cindy Slater
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​BBC Fall Retreat reservation deadline, October 3rd, 2025

Questions or late submissions, please contact Cindy Slater 
[email protected] or text @ 724-570-8502.

Option 1: Online Form is now OPENED ~ Contact Cindy Slater for any late submissions. ​


You can pay by PayPal or check 
Paying by Check: Fill out the 2025 BBC Fall Retreat application above completely 
​ Make checks payable to Brooks Bird Club
Mail check to:
 BBC Fall Retreat - C/O Cindy Slater 125 North Center Street Bridgeport, WV 26330​
Pay now with PayPal:  Just press the "Pay Now" button below
​Then enter the amount due in the box marked "Price Per Item"
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Please tally all costs then submit your total.

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

Contact Information
Cindy Slater
[email protected] or text: 724-570-8502
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