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FORRC. The purpose of the meeting Volunteer Opportunities by Chuck Williams
must be stated in the announcement/re-
quest and no other business may be
ere are two new programs that will get you out on the Scenic Drive. Please
conducted at that time.
contact Scott Bahan at 515-5371 to participate in either of these pro-
The President of the Board is the
Hgrams. All necessary training and instruction will be provided.
presiding officer and will adhere to
Robert’s Rules of
Recyclable Collection
Order, Newly Re-
Friends has received a $7,800 recycling grant from the Nevada Division of
vised in all cases Environmental Protection that will allow the installation of 16 containers along
where they are ap- the Scenic Drive and picnic areas, as well as the completion of placements at the
plicable. He/she campground. Paper Recycling of Nevada (PRN) will provide free pick up of their
prepares and distrib- dumpsters saving us $1,200 annually. In addition, PRN will pay us for our alu-
utes the agenda, re- minum and plastic at market prices. Volunteers will be needed to . . . drive a
lying upon input BLM pick-up truck to the container sites
from board mem- weekly; remove the plastic bags (cans or plas-
bers, committee tic bottles) from the containers; place the bags
chairs, and partner organizations. The (about 10 lbs.) into the bed of the truck; deliver
president does not vote except to break the bags into the dumpsters for removal.
a tie vote. Only members of the Board— Volunteers must complete the BLM safe
President, Vice President, Treasure, Sec- driving course on line (see Scott for details). If
retary and Director(s)—are eligible to you are already at the Visitor Center regularly to
work the Information Desk, Courtesy Patrol, Tor-
initiate and vote on motions. Commit-
toise Habitat, or other activity, you may want to
tee chairs, members, and partner repre-
combine that activity with this project on your way
sentatives are strongly encouraged to
in or out. The program will start in August. You
voice opinions and recommendations re-
may work alone or with a partner.
garding motions or items brought before
the board.
Courtesy Patrol
Board officers and committee mem-
The purpose of the patrol is to increase staff presence along the Scenic Drive.
bers will send the Secretary a monthly
Volunteers will be needed to . . . provide information and assistance at trailheads
activity report, as needed, no later than and picnic areas; answer interpretive questions about Red Rock Canyon; hand
one week prior to the scheduled and an- out trash bags; inform visitors about Leave No Trace principles
nounced board meeting. The President At your option, you may choose to hike a portion of one or more trails to
will be made aware of any items need- check on trash accumulation or other issues requiring follow-up. You will be sup-
ing to be added to the agenda, either by plied with a radio, BLM insignia apparel (to be determined), brochures,
the Secretary or any interested indi- membership applications, a Plant Guide, and other materials.
vidual. The President will deliver the Prior experience on the Information Desk or in Interpretive Programs will be
agenda to Board members, committee helpful, but not necessary. Training will be available prior to Labor Day. Schedules
and patrol duration will be flexible. Multiple patrols will be required during peak
chairs, designated partner representa-
visitation periods. You may work alone or in pairs.
tives, and other interested individuals no
later than three (3) days in advance of
the scheduled meeting. Copies of the
agenda, as well as board and committee
reports, will be available at each meeting. prior to the board meeting in order to meeting attendees and will post them
Additionally, the Secretary will de- reduce time spent on previously reported in accessible locations at the
liver committee/board reports to all information. (Please refer to ‘Submit- Visitor Center.
aforementioned parties at least three (3) ting board reports’ in the FORRC Please address any questions to either
days prior to the board meeting to allow Handbook for additional information re- the President or Secretary of the Board.
ample time for ‘new business.’ Board, garding this subject).
committee, and other recipients are The Secretary will distribute the
strongly encouraged to read these reports Board Minutes in a timely manner to all News & Notes, continued on p. 5

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