In Memory of Ralph W. Odell Jr.
A great friend and supporter of Putnam Highlands Audubon Society with a lifelong devotion to environmental conservation and preservation of natural open spaces passed peacefully this October.
He will will be deeply missed and always remembered.
A memorial service and celebration of Ralph’s life will take place at the Taconic Outdoor Education Center.
75 Mountain Laurel Lane, Cold Spring, New York, November 13th, 2pm-5pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Marty McGuire Audubon Scholarship, c/o Putnam Highlands Audubon Society, POB 292, Cold Spring, NY 10516.
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Marty McGuire Audubon Scholarship
About Marty McGuire
The late Marty McGuire was PHAS' youngest board member beginning at age 15, and was for 5 years the compiler of the Putnam Christmas Bird Count. In 2007, Marty passed away shortly after his 25th birthday in a tragic car accident. He was a protege of Ralph Odell, PHAS founder. Ralph is widely known for sharing his enthusiasm for, and knowledge of, the region's natural world. The MMAS seeks to acknowledge the importance of mentors such as Ralph was to Marty, and the promise of young people like Marty, who are our future.
The Scholarship
The MMAS is a permanently restricted scholarship endowment fund. Only monies earned as income from the fund will be available for the scholarship awards. The amount of the annual award varies according to market conditions, and has ranged up to $4000. A matriculating freshman, for example, could reasonably expect an award for each of her or his four years of undergraduate study, provided she or he met the renewal requirements.