Post by Woody Williams on Nov 9, 2005 19:42:07 GMT -5
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From: "Indiana Wildlife Federation"
info@indianawildlifefederation.direcway.com
To: "Indiana Wildlife Federation"
info@indianawildlifefederation.direcway.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 1:32 PM
Paula Yeager, Executive Director of Indiana Wildlife Federation died this
morning, November 9, 2005, after a long battle with cancer. Her connection
with conservation began as a child in North Dakota, and was heightened by
her friendship with John Denver who inspired her to act on her
convictions.
She was hired as E.D. in the summer of 1999, and showed a strong
understanding of the conservation ethic, as well as the politics of
conservation. Her knowledge of the North American Wildlife Plan and it's
conservation ethic has made her a better advocate for the hunter and
sportsmen than those active hunters who should be protecting "their
sport," stated Doug Allman, IWF Board Member.
Paula worked tirelessly on several campaigns with the legislature, both
state and national, including CARA, mercury pollution, and wetland issues.
She also supported the Backyard Wildlife Habitat program.
She most recently served on the State Captive Cervid Council where she was
recognized for the depth of her knowledge of Chronic Wasting Disease. She
helped lead the campaign against canned hunting in Indiana. Former IDNR
Director John Goss stated, "Paula Yeager is the person in Indiana most
responsible for leading the effort to ban canned hunting. Her tireless
efforts educated Hoosier sports men and women on the need to preserve
ethical hunting and the impending threat of chronic wasting disease to
Indiana's wild deer herd."
Besides twice receiving the Presidents Award from IWF, Paula was named
Conservationist of the Year in 2001 by the DNR. This past summer NWF
recognized Paula with their Conservation Service Citation.
Her battle with breast cancer was fought over the last 7 years. Even as
it took its toll on her body, Paula remained sharp and focused on
conservation issues. Paula has requested that memorial donations be made to IWF canned hunting campaign in her name. She will be long remembered and sorely
missed by the Board, members, and staff of IWF
Funeral arrangements are being made by her husband, John Yeager, and two
children Stephanie and Corey, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 12010
Allisonville Rd. Fishers, 317-842-5310
Janet Ryan, President
Indiana Wildlife Federation
950 N. Rangeline Road, Suite A
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-1220
From: "Indiana Wildlife Federation"
info@indianawildlifefederation.direcway.com
To: "Indiana Wildlife Federation"
info@indianawildlifefederation.direcway.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 1:32 PM
Paula Yeager, Executive Director of Indiana Wildlife Federation died this
morning, November 9, 2005, after a long battle with cancer. Her connection
with conservation began as a child in North Dakota, and was heightened by
her friendship with John Denver who inspired her to act on her
convictions.
She was hired as E.D. in the summer of 1999, and showed a strong
understanding of the conservation ethic, as well as the politics of
conservation. Her knowledge of the North American Wildlife Plan and it's
conservation ethic has made her a better advocate for the hunter and
sportsmen than those active hunters who should be protecting "their
sport," stated Doug Allman, IWF Board Member.
Paula worked tirelessly on several campaigns with the legislature, both
state and national, including CARA, mercury pollution, and wetland issues.
She also supported the Backyard Wildlife Habitat program.
She most recently served on the State Captive Cervid Council where she was
recognized for the depth of her knowledge of Chronic Wasting Disease. She
helped lead the campaign against canned hunting in Indiana. Former IDNR
Director John Goss stated, "Paula Yeager is the person in Indiana most
responsible for leading the effort to ban canned hunting. Her tireless
efforts educated Hoosier sports men and women on the need to preserve
ethical hunting and the impending threat of chronic wasting disease to
Indiana's wild deer herd."
Besides twice receiving the Presidents Award from IWF, Paula was named
Conservationist of the Year in 2001 by the DNR. This past summer NWF
recognized Paula with their Conservation Service Citation.
Her battle with breast cancer was fought over the last 7 years. Even as
it took its toll on her body, Paula remained sharp and focused on
conservation issues. Paula has requested that memorial donations be made to IWF canned hunting campaign in her name. She will be long remembered and sorely
missed by the Board, members, and staff of IWF
Funeral arrangements are being made by her husband, John Yeager, and two
children Stephanie and Corey, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 12010
Allisonville Rd. Fishers, 317-842-5310
Janet Ryan, President
Indiana Wildlife Federation
950 N. Rangeline Road, Suite A
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-1220
