Our Logos

From Janine Obee's newsletter article (spring 2023 - not sure march, april or may)

 

The first emblem to represent the Bird and Tree Club soon after it was founded in 1913 was a painting of a robin done by Louis Fuertes, a well-known American bird artist. In addition to painting birds, Mr. Fuertes also did bird imitations. At an outdoor meeting hosted by Henrietta Jones, several birds responded to his bird calls and serenaded the club members! The emblem evolved over the years.

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In the 1980s, graphic artist Bob Ivers, long-time Chautauquan created a bird logo for a summer theater festival in Ithaca, NY ...which never opened its curtains.

 

Mr. Ivers was able to maintain control of the symbol which made it eligible to represent another organization. Perhaps it was divine intervention as Mr Ivers' wife, Mary Ellen was the Chaplain for the Bird, Tree and Garden Club in the 1980’s. Or maybe a wife’s persuasion, but Mr Ivers granted the BTG permission to use his symbol because he felt it communicated the “spirit of the club.” His simple design represents our mission to this day.

 

below: Bob and Mary Ellen Ivers