Friends of Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary held its last Annual Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, October 17, 2002. Following are some excerpts of the proceedings:

	The President's Report is summarized on the main page of this news section.
	The Treasurer reported that Narbeck continues to enjoy a positive cash flow, due mainly to grants/gifts, board fees, contributions and new member fees.
	A number of projects, programs and ideas were discussed as a part of Board reports, as well as a part of new business: The possibility of establishing a "nature center" at the park was discussed. The Board reached a consensus to amend Article I of the FNWS Bylaws to allow FNWS to lend support to the development of some type of facility, consistent with Narbeck objectives, preferably in conjunction with broader based organizations. Further research into bird species counts was endorsed, which may lead to the introduction of "natural birdhouses" in the Park. The need for better testing and monitoring equipment to support the ongoing macroinvertebrate survey in the Park was discussed. The Board supported a reasonable expenditure to rent such equipment on a once-a- quarter basis, which will also help provide for better educational tools for schoolchildren volunteer programs. $500 was authorized to be combined with contributions from 15 other non-profit groups to take out a 2-page "Thank You" ad in the Everett Herald honoring the contributions of time, money and effort on the part of the Boeing Company and its Employees.