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July Board Notes: firm to assist BLM in the process
was declined. Desert Trumpet
Treasurer Helen Barrett The board has averaged
reported that there is currently over 2,000 work hours annually
a net deficit in income versus since 2002 as the organization Editor
expenses that would otherwise has grown. Its work load is Barbara Wolin
be larger without our CD income. at maximum. As Friends will Contributing Writers
Total assets are currently at continue to grow in membership Louis C. Kleber
$257,872.06. and in requests H. Dan Wray
Sales to the Red Rock for services Barbara Wolin
Bookstore are down versus last from partners
year because store inventory of we support, the Publishers
Friends items has been depleted organization Norm Kresge
for several months. The re- must consider Barbara Wolin
order management process will i t s f u t u r e
be reviewed with RRCIA to ensure structure. Administrative Assistant
adequate inventories. Sustainable Phyllis Lisi
Friend’s current operating growth at the Chief Costumer
agreement with BLM is 23 current level of Norman Wolin
years old and must be updated. excellence may be beyond the
Field Office Manager Juan Palma ability of a volunteer board The Desert Trumpet is published month-
has stated that he will provide a and requires continuity of ly by and for FORRC members. Statements,
opinions and points of view expressed by
“good faith” letter that will allow management and a reliable writers are their own and do not necessarily
Friends to continue operating organizational memory. An reflect those of FORRC. Please submit all
at the Visitor Center until the executive director reporting articles, photos and artwork NLT the15th of
new agreement is completed to the board would fulfill the each month by calling 515-5350. If you are
interested in becoming part of the Desert
and implemented. requirements. Membership input Trumpet staff, contact Editor at 256-8043 or
Friends bylaws are being will be sought. forrcnews@cox.net
revised to better meet the changing T h e b o a r d v o t e d
FORRC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3)
needs of the organization. Some unanimously to increase the organization dedicated solely to the welfare
are obsolete and additions will Office Manager’s hours from 20 of the Red Rock Canyon National Conser-
accommodate the new BLM to 32 hours per week and expand vation Area. FORRC provides volunteers
agreement and service requests her responsibilities. and funding for projects including envi-
from other Federal agencies. T h e b o a r d v o t e d ronmental education, teacher workshops,
natural resource protection, cultural resource
T h e b o a r d v o t e d u n a n i m o u s l y t o m a k e monitoring, hike programs and other services.
unanimously to change the t h e s u c c es s f u l F requ en t Annual individual membership is $25.00.
fixed membership period to a Smiles Program permanent. General meetings are held four times a
floating period based upon the V o l u n t e e r h o u r s h a v e year; Board meetings are held on the second
Tuesday of each month at the Visitor Center
date of joining. Current rules do increased since its inception. unless otherwise posted. Messages may
not allow pro-rating, therefore, T h e b o a r d v o t e d be left at 255-8743. Visit our website at www.
new members frequently must unanimously to sponsor a friendsofredrockcanyon.org
pay full price for less than the full wreath, as well as carnations
year. This has limited our ability that visitors can place as they
to recruit members. This will wish at the 9/11 Memorial
incur only slightly higher mailing throughout that week. There will
costs of about $75 annually since be no formal ceremony. Correction:
the majority of members renew 2007-08 Budget Proposal
in October. The next board meeting
A meeting with Bob Taylor will be on Tuesday, September
of BLM concerning the need to 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the Friends Income and expense totals were
define trail maintenance needs Room. There will no August incorrectly stated in the July Desert
and timely approval schedules board meeting due to the Trumpet. The correct total for projected
by BLM was productive. Project Annual General Membership REGULAR INCOME is $176,800; the
lists and action items were Meeting on Saturday, August
generated. Friend’s offer to hire 18, 4:30 p.m. at the Red correct total for TOTAL EXPENSES
an environmental consulting Spring Picnic Area. is $176,800.
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