A reminder that RCBC has two events coming up for which you need to preregister. The first is the Warbler Walk at the Thornhills' on Saturday, September 21. Since we'll be serving hamburgers and hot dogs, we need to know how many people to prepare for. Deadline to sign up <mailto:mjt@xxxxxxxxxxx?subject=Warbler%20Walk> for this event is Thursday, September 19. The other event is the annual banquet which will be on Tuesday, September 24. The banquet will be at the Elk Garden Methodist church as it was last year. The menu will include chicken, pork loin, salad, rice, mixed vegetables, rolls, dessert, and drinks. Cost is $15/person. You must sign up <mailto:mjt@xxxxxxxxxxx?subject=Annual%20Banquet> ahead of time in order to plan the meal. Deadline is Sunday, September 22. You are responsible for the cost of the meal if you sign up but don't attend. You may cancel on or before the 22nd and not pay. This year's speaker will be John Moyle who will talk about Birds of Africa. Remember, we exchange birding related gifts ($10 maximum) at the banquet so be sure to bring gifts to share. Both these events are open. Membership in RCBC is not required to attend either one. Jerry Thornhill President, RCBC