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at noon for interior cleaning at noon on
Thanks from Mark Morse August 5, only.
Mark Morse is Director of the BLM Las Vegas Field Office. ë Publishing of the Lost Creek bro-
chure and the LV Area map handouts
Friends of Red Rock Canyon (FORRC) is a volunteer organization is in process under a grant from Friends.
that contributes time, energy, and money to management of the Red The next Friends board meeting will
Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Although Friends is a be held on Tuesday, August 10, at 2:30
volunteer organization, what makes it different is the partnership that p.m. unless otherwise posted.
has formed between the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and
FORRC. Member Dues Proposal
The Bureau has a responsibility to the public for stewardship of
the public lands. As stewards, its not our job to dictate how these embers will be asked to vote
lands are managed. Our job is to manage the public lands in a manner on a proposal to raise dues
that both protects the resources and involves the public. Working with
partners/volunteers enables the Bureau to understand what the public Mfrom the current $10
wants, then helps us to achieve it. individual and $15 family to:
$25 individual, members receive
FORRC provides intellect for interpretation and visitor manage-
ment; labor for projects; and money for projects and people. While one member ID and one commemora-
tive pin and patch.
the Bureau has the responsibility for management, our ability to per-
form is limited by many factors. We have learned that, by working with $35 joint/family, members receive
FORRC, better, more efficient management results. Not only does two member ID’s and two commemo-
rative pins and patches.
Friends take on immense tasks, but you do them in a timely manner Additional levels:
and, maybe more importantly, you have fun! What an example for $50 Supporting, $100 Contribu-
other groups and Bureau employees!
Ive said before that its a privilege for me personally to work and tor, $1,000 Lifetime.
associate with the Friends group. For the agency, not only is it a privi- Blaine Benedict and Ray Stafford
lege, but a necessity in properly managing Red Rock Canyon NCA.
were assigned by the board to research
dues levels of partnership
Thank you for being, and thanks for all the help, organizations in making their
recommendations. The following or-
Mark ganizations were polled for individual
and family membership levels:
Rocky Mountain Nature Associa-
July Board Notes: dar should be submitted to Pat Williams tion $25; $35
by mid-October. Zion Natural History Association
ë Plans are being drawn for a “Wall BLM Report - Tim O’Brien, Mark $35; $50
of Fame” to recognize major corporate Rekshynskyj, Kim McLean, Scott Bahan Yosemite Association $35; $40
partners/contributors. Criteria and wall ë The developmental processes for Grand Teton Natural History As-
placement TBD. the Oliver Ranch Science School and sociation $25; $50 (Associate)
ë New permanent plastic signs for the Sloan Canyon Gen. Mgmt. Plan are Redwood Park Association
trailhead bulletin boards will be contrib- on schedule.
$20; $25
uted to eliminate constant replacement ë Efforts will be made to continue
of laminated paper signs. needed wildlife and environmental Canyonlands Natural History As-
ë Friends will consider paying for 3 projects despite budget constraints. sociation $20 (Basic); $35 Plateau
recycling containers to meet the need The BLM budget for 2005 is expected Friends of the Smokies $25
for 16 units. The original price quoted to be cut again by at least 10%. (Friend); $50 (Wildflower)
for 16 units exceeded the grant amount ë All visitor area building exteriors will Joshua Tree $20; $30
awarded by the State. be repainted during the first week in Au- Death Valley Natural History As-
ë Items for the 2005 events calen- gust. The Visitor Center will be closed sociation (dues not published)
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