Hi, Ospreyers: Everyone is invited to attend the first meeting of the season of the Montgomery County Chapter/MOS, Thursday, Sept 9, at 7:30 pm. The featured speaker will be Dr. Robert Fleisher, an evolutionary geneticist at the National Zoo, who will report on DNA research on extinct and endangered birds of the Hawaiian Islands: "Birds of Paradise Lost." During the preceding business session, Paul O'Brien will bring us up to date on the workings of the Maryland/DC Records Committee. The meeting will take place at the Potomac Presbyterian Church, 10301 River Road, Potomac (just north/west of Falls Rd). NB: Parking on the church grounds will be at a premium Thursday evening, since the adjacent elementary school is sponsoring its annual back-to-school picnic from 6 to 8. Check the shopping center across the street for additional options. Lydia Schindler Darnestown