The Desert Tortoise Council
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The Desert Tortoise Council News Updates 01/10/12 NOTICE OF REVISION OF DESERT TORTOISE COUNCIL BYLAWS The Board of Directors has proposed revising the Council’s Bylaws. Major changes include: recognizing the current taxonomic status of the desert tortoise; specific reference to non-profit status; expansion of the objectives of the Council to include conservation issues in addition to the desert tortoise; elimination of two elected officer position (Junior Co-chairperson and Products Manager) and the addition of a new officer (Membership Coordinator); providing more transparency of Board actions (notice of meetings and posting of meeting minutes); providing clarification on the responsibilities of officers and standing committees; and providing for the potential dissolution of the Council. The current Bylaws and proposed revisions are now available for review. The membership is invited to attend the Annual Business Meeting on February 17 at 8:00 AM (prior to the opening session of the Annual Symposium) to comment and vote on acceptance of this revision of the Bylaws. 12/04/11 Elden Hughes The irrepressible, long time desert activist Elden Hughes passed away in the early hours of Sunday, December 4, 2011.  He accomplished a great deal for the desert tortoise, especially in terms of protective legislation. Over many years of dedicated work, he helped bring about the creation of Mojave National Preserve and establish extensive desert wilderness areas. Obituary By Louis Sahagun, Los Angeles Times 06/28/11  A new paper published in ZooKeys splits Gopherus agassizii and announces a new species of Gopherus, Gopherus morafkai. University of Arizona School of Natural Resources and the Environment Offers Masters Degree in Herpetology. In Memoriam - Pat von Helf Sonoran Desert Tortoise warrants listing under the ESA.

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