Bartram Cadbury to Peter Berle Letter Photocopy, June 15, 1987

Cadbury expresses his dismay at the National Audubon Society's decision to eliminate chapter representative positions from the board. He notes that the elimination of the positions will have a deleterious effect on the promotion of the organization's mission.

Donal O'Brien to National Audubon Society Board of Directors Memorandum, July 17, 1987

O'Brien outlines the National Audubon Society's rationale for eliminating the positions of regional representatives in an effort to reduce expenses.

Charles Callison to the National Audubon Society Directors Memorandum, July 27, 1987

Callison addresses misconceptions held by the National Audubon Society board regarding the role of chapters in promoting the mission of the Society. He disputes the perception that those pushing for a more prominent role for input by chapters are agitators.

Roger Peterson to Charles Callison Letter, August 14, 1987

Peterson supports Callison's proxy campaign to give greater influence to Audubon chapter members, noting that he is disturbed by the National Audubon Society's shift in priorities away from wildlife conservation and education.

Charles Callison and John Gallagher to Audubon Chapter Leaders Memorandum, August 17, 1987

Callison and Gallagher announce their plan for a proxy campaign in response to the National Audubon Society abolishing regional officer positions. The memorandum includes a partial list of nominees for the campaign.

Bartram Cadbury to Charles Callison Letter, August 31, 1987

Cadbury defends his position against Callison's proxy campaign. Cadbury's position is that the proxy candidates will be selected by the National Audubon's board as opposed to being elected by the chapters, and therefore the representatives will not be accountable to the members of the chapters which they represent.

Steve Young to Bartram Cadbury Letter, September 8 1987

Charles Callison to Bartram Cadbury Letter, September 8, 1987

Calison defends his support of a proxy campaign intended to give chapters greater prominence in National Audubon Society governance, and encourages Cadbury to support the campaign.

Charles Callison to Helen Cruickshank and O. S. Pettingill Letter Photocopy, December 15, 1987

Callison relates the outcome of a proxy campaign aimed at giving Audubon Chapters more input in National Audubon Society governance and initiatives. The letter includes a list of the nominees in the campaign.