In Carlisle, Pennsylvania, this past September (2017), the Pennsylvania Society of Ornithology held their annual conference. Birding Magazine’s Ted Floyd was the keynote speaker and also assisted on the field trips. A variety of field trips were enjoyed by attendees, and PSO members tallied great birds, including a nearby long-staying vagrant Roseate Spoonbill, a variety of autumn warbler species, and a nice nocturnal flight of songbirds the first evening of the conference. Among the many friends gathered were three students: Josh McCoy, Paul Heteran, and Carl Engstrom. Rockjumper was honoured to support PSO and its dedicated young birders by providing these 3 Youth Birder Scholarships. We look forward to seeing what’s ahead for these bright young birders!