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News & Notes, continued from p.3 at Nellis Air Force Base. PLEASE
MARK YOUR CALENDARS. Com- Desert Trumpet
Second Quarter General memorative photos will be taken at
Membership Meeting the event. Editor
The next Quarterly General Member- Barbara Wolin
he first general member meet- ship Meeting is scheduled for May 19. Contributing Writers
ing of 2007 was held at the Louis C. Kleber
TBLM Las Vegas Field Office “The 12 Best Hikes Jack Ryan
H. Dan Wray
on Saturday. February 17. After re- of the NLCS Contest” Barbara Wolin
freshments at 8:30 a.m., the meeting
began at 9:00 a.m. with the introduc- n cooperation with the Bureau of Publishers
tion of two new directors, Alan Freer Land Management and Leave No Norm Kresge
and Gary Vetter, who were recently ITrace, the American Hiking Society Barbara Wolin
appointed to serve by the board. (AHS) is conducting a contest to raise Administrative Assistant
As the first order of business, condo- awareness of the newest system of con- Phyllis Lisi
lences were offered to Vicki Sudduth on servation lands in America: BLM’s National Gaffer
Landscape Conservation System.
the recent death of her mother and get well Anybody Norman Wolin
wishes were expressed for Clara Hatz. Her can enter the The Desert Trumpet is published month-
special coffee is sorely missed. contest by log- ly by and for FORRC members. Statements,
It was also noted that Baron and ging on to the opinions and points of view expressed by
Ruth Haley are moving to New Mexi- AHS website writers are their own and do not necessarily
reflect those of FORRC. Please submit all
co. His wonderful photos and volunteer to submit their articles, photos and artwork NLT the15th of
contributions will be missed. “best” hike en- each month by calling 515-5350. If you are
President Williams gave a slide try along with interested in becoming part of the Desert
Trumpet staff, contact Editor at 256-8043 or
presentation on the Annual Review cit- pictures and a forrcnews@cox.net
ing Friends’ many Accomplishments description. Contest information and FORRC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3)
for 2006. Friends has returned 97% of rules are available on the website at organization dedicated solely to the welfare
our total budget to Red Rock in direct www.americanhiking.org. Before of the Red Rock Canyon National Conser-
vation Area. FORRC provides volunteers
program support. The average support publication of any hike entered into and funding for projects including envi-
return exceeds 95% of expenditures. the contest, the BLM must determine ronmental education, teacher workshops,
The 14,370 member volunteer hours whether the hike venue can sustain natural resource protection, cultural resource
monitoring, hike programs and other services.
for 2006 represent a value in kind of increased visitation. The winners des- Annual individual membership is $25.00.
$259,000 representing the equivalent ignated by BLM will also be considered General meetings are held four times a
of seven full time employees. winners by AHS if the submitted hike year; Board meetings are held on the second
Tuesday of each month at the Visitor Center
Friends has sponsored many is appropriate for an AHS volunteer unless otherwise posted. Messages may
community work events, public maintenance crew. Winners may be be left at 255-8743. Visit our website at www.
friendsofredrockcanyon.org
events, private events and training eligible for prizes from AHS.
sessions among a number of other ac- Over the last 30 years, the American
tivities, including providing the $8,000 Hiking Society has been advocating for
annually needed to print 270,000 cop- the protection of trails and promoting
ies of the Keystone, the official Red the hiking experience. They support the
Rock Canyon Newspaper. BLM National Landscape Conservation SEEDING PROJECT
There are a number of upcoming System’s mission to conserve, protect
events that require volunteer assistance: and restore nationally significant land- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Visitor Survey: 3/15 - 5/15 scapes recognized for their cultural, FOR FIRE RESTORATION
Earth Faire: 4/21 ecological and scientific value for the
Red Rock Day: 4/28 American Public. Saturday, March 3
Spring Fling: 5/5 The contest was released on Febru- Registration 7:30 - 8 a.m.
Martha Burk announced that the ary 7, 2007. Voting will be open from
Annual Banquet will be held on February to April and winners will be Visitor Center
December 1, at the Officer’s Club chosen by late May or Early June.

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