The Austin Chapter 10 of the Izaak Walton League received an award recently.

Bill Buckley accepted the Dave Zentner award given to Austin Chapter 10 of the Izaak Walton League at the Minnesota Division Annual Meeting in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The Dave Zentner award is given to Minnesota chapters that complete six of the following criteria:

—Membership Growth (January to December)

—Distribute a regular newsletter

—Conduct/contribute to a local/state/national Ikes scholarship program (minimum $100)

—Conduct or participate in a local school or youth outdoor/conservation activity

—Conduct a local chapter conservation project

—Work with a conservation/environmental group to conduct a project or fundraiser

—Visit another chapter or attend a regional, state, or national Ikes meeting (minimum of 3 from chapter)

—Conduct an event or attend a governmental meeting to discuss a conservation or environmental issue (minimum 3 from chapter)