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application. A charge of $3,200 Rock Resort Work Day has been at the Front Desk, and log volunteer
was submitted for the extra labor, scheduled for March 17, to either hours. This can be accomplished from
however, we were only billed $1,000. rebuild the vandalized Red Spring your home, at work, at Red Rock, or
The board moved to pay $1,500, Boardwalk or sand and reseal it, if
Secretary Sparks seconded; the vote time allows. An alternative will be from any internet connection. Docu-
was unanimous in favor. repainting the bathrooms, and mentation will be provided to assist
 Office Manager Vicki Sudduth possibly, some trail restoration work. volunteers in using the system.
reports that member renewals are Meanwhile, RRCIA Interp staff will Contact Kate Sorom at 515-5353
at 81% at 331 members, to date. be removing the burned portions email Kathleen_Sorom@nv.blm.gov
 E. E. Chair Norm Kresge notes of the boardwalk and Natural
ten schools (17 bus loads) have Resources, the footings. or Chuck Williams 395-7080 email
requested transportation funds chuckwilliams2@cox.net for more in-
for spring. Ranger Kathy August The next board meeting will be held formation or to obtain a password and
requests additional volunteers to on February 13, at the RRCIA office usage instructions.
help with the project. We will explore at 2 p.m. unless otherwise posted. Demonstrations are scheduled at
hiring a charter bus company the Red Rock Front Desk on following
to provide transportation to work Campground Kudos
around the CCSD blackout dates. dates and times:
 The board voted unanimously Saturday, Feb. 3, 11a.m. – 1 p.m.
to add four new board positions, THANK YOU Fred Jorgensen and Monday, Feb. 5, 11 a.m. – noon
two to be appointed now making Larry Dunn, two of my volunteers, for Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
them eligible for re-election in odd replacing two damaged tent pads on
years, and two to be appointed in January 9. You did a great job!
October making them eligible for The campground has been very Individual demonstrations may be
re-election in even years. scheduled by request.
 A motion not to change busy due to the beautiful weather
from 11 monthly to 6 bi-monthly we have been Dear Volunteer . . .
board meetings, presented by Vice having. I am
President Friesema and seconded a l w a y s o n
by Treasurer Helen Barrett was he Southern Nevada Interagency
unanimously approved. the lookout Volunteer Program begins 2007
 A PowerPoint Presentation of for potential Twith a note of gratitude, thank-
the Annual Report will be given Camp Hosts,
by President Pat Williams at the so if you know ing you for your continued support of
February 17, General Membership of anyone who Southern Nevada’s public lands. We
Meeting at the BLM Las Vegas have every reason, in fact thousands
Field Office. may be inter- of reasons, to be grateful. In fiscal
 Helene Aarons from the BLM ested, please 2006, volunteers like you contributed
Washington Office has invited be sure to let me know. I can be reached 150,000 hours to the conservation and
Pat Williams and her BLM via email at Barbara_Jorgensen@nv.
counterpart to attend a seminar blm.gov or phone (702) 515-5371. preservation of our natural and cultural
in Florida on Sustainable Funding resources. We are poised to do better
for Partnerships. A new Director and be better in 2007, but we need
or the Vice President will Volunteer your help.
also attend. Information Center
 R R C I A r e c e i v e d a n
unsolicited $10,000 Reynolds Volunteer Feedback
Foundation grant to replace and he Volunteer Information Center You can help us plan commu-
protect interpretive signs and (VIC) is available for volunteers nications, training and recognition
extend railings along sensitive Twho have a working email ad- opportunities that meet your needs.
areas of the Red Spring Boardwalk. dress and an internet connection. The Please click on the link http://
Director Blaine Benedict emphasized Center has been in operation for several www.surveymonkey.com/s.asap?u-
the importance of spending this
money expeditiously, in a private months with a pilot group of volun- 904652909359 and complete the brief
sector timeline regardless of any teers. It is now being offered to any questionnaire. Click the “submit” button
deferred government timeline. active volunteer at Red Rock Canyon. when you have finished. A link to the
 Volunteer Coordinator Kate The application is very easy to use questionnaire is also available at www.
Sorom will be recruiting Visitor and allows volunteers to access and getoutdoorsnevada.org
Center and walk-around docents
like “Cactus Jack” Ryan from the Desk change contact information, view vol-
Specialist roster. In addition, a Red unteer hours history, fill open schedules News & Notes, continued on p.6

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