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3) Bulletin Editor: The Bulletin Editor is responsible for all matters concerning publication and management of the Bulletin. The editor is required to produce four quarterly issues (April, July, October, and January), undertaking the appraisal of submitted papers and seeking specialist independent advice where appropriate from external reviewers. Other responsibilities include arranging book reviews, furnishing authors with a set of page proofs for checking, and liaising with the printer. Following publication, the editor will also arrange for the return of photographs/illustrative material and provide authors with a complimentary pdf of their article and copy of the full printed issue in which it appears.



BHS Book Published: 'The Reptiles and Amphibians of Dorset' by David Wareham
This new book, the first to be published exclusively by the BHS for some years, is beautifully presented in soft-back cover and contains 120 pages with 106 colour plates, 16 maps, 10 line drawings and Foreword written by Mark O’Shea. With descriptions of all UK species, the book will be of interest not only to enthusiasts in Dorset and surrounding areas but to everyone throughout the UK. This book is a ‘must’ read and an excellent field guide for all those interested in herpetology, natural history and conservation. Discounted price for BHS members of £9.99 plus postage and packing. All proceeds from the sales of this book will be used by the BHS for the conservation of Britain’s reptiles and amphibians. To download a printable order form please click here.

	News
	Updated 2nd February 2010
	New wildlife expedition to the Western Ghats of Southern India
	Through continued collaboration with India’s finest Naturalists and herpetologists including Romulus Whitaker & Gerry Martin, Partnership Travel have devised a series of specialized wildlife & herpetological expeditions in India throughout the year for the serious wildlife enthusiast. Their next trips are due to run this April, May & June and we will visit Rom Whitakers Rainforest Research Station in the Western Ghats mountain range as well as return to the Andaman islands – renowned as much for their stunning natural beauty as well as their rich biodiversity. Sandesh Kadur, the award winning wildlife documentary film maker whose film “Sahyadris – Mountains of the Monsoon” was shown on BBC2’s Natural World this January – will be leading our May expedition where we will be searching for large mammals such as sloth bears, tigers, leopards and the endangered lion tailed macaque as well as King Cobras and India’s “Big Four” – Cobras, Kraits, Russell’s & Saw Scaled Vipers. These trips really are adventures of a lifetime with the very best specialists in India, whether you wish to improve your photographic or field herping skills, please get in touch to find out more.
	www.partnershiptravel.co.uk	Download the PDF here
	paul@partnershiptravel.co.uk , pgs_22@hotmail.com
	0208 347 40 20 & 078886 99537

	Call For Nominations: Vacant Posts on BHS Council
	Please note that there are vacancies on BHS Council to be filled at the 2009 AGM. Nominations must be received by the Secretary on or before 16 th February 2009 (address below). Notification of Nominees will be published in the following issue of The NatterJack. Nominations can only be accepted from current BHS members and must be in writing with the nominee’s name, address and position applied for clearly stated. The nomination must be proposed and seconded, also by current BHS members, and all three parties must sign and date the nomination. If you require further details about this procedure, vacant posts or a pre-printed nomination letter, please contact Trevor Rose, BHS Secretary, 11, Strathmore Place, Montrose, Angus, DD10 8LQ Tel. (01674) 671676 (eves) or 07778 830192. Email baankulab@yahoo.co.uk

	Job Descriptions for Vacant Posts

1) Treasurer: Duties include the maintenance of books of accounts, control the receipt and payment of cash, liaise with the Society’s bank, ensure annual accounts are prepared, maintain an up-to-date list of fully paid up members, budget for future expenditure, present up-to-date financial returns at Council meetings or, after notice, when required confirm the Annual Accounts Statements with two Auditors who are Members of the Society but not Members of Council. Candidates interested in this post must have a strong background in accountancy with previous experience in the financial sector.

2) Herpetological Journal (Scientific) Editor: The Scientific Editor is responsible for the receipt and review of all manuscripts submitted to the HJ for publication. This involves liaison with authors, referees, associate editors and members of the editorial board. The Scientific Editor makes the final decisions concerning the suitability of papers for publication based on the reviews received, and forwards accepted manuscripts to the Managing Editor for processing.