Before the general meeting, members and friends of the Kirtland Bird Club gathered to celebrate the publishing of The Birds of the Cleveland Region  and Larry Rosche's many contributions to the club and birding community.

It is also important to mention past Kirtland Bird Club members and contributors, Bill and Nancy Klamm (picture above) whose devotion to Cleveland bird watching has inspired all of us.

Marry Anne Romito selling our new book to Andy Lihani.

And the line formed for autographs.

Jen Brumfield, one of the book's illustrators, signing Paula's book.

Dick Hoffman, Emil Bacik, Tom LePage and Suzanne Wagner.

Fed Dinkelbach, KBC President, reading our letter of appreciation to Larry.
Click Here for a copy of the letter the club presented.

Larry received a lifetime KBC membership and the book, Gulls of North America, Europe and Asia as thanks for all he has done.

Tom Romito cutting the celebration cake.

Tom LePage and Paula Lozano looking at the new book.