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News & Notes, continued from p. 5 Clara Hatz, Sherry O’Reilly, Erin Bee- Desert Trumpet
sley, Rich Perks, and Arlene Ralbovsky
and compared revenue figures from who removed the pesky Russian Thistle Editor
all recreation fees for 2003, 2004 and and repaired ruts along the road leading Barbara Wolin
through April 2005 (YTD). Appro- to the campground. Contributing Writers
priated recreation dollars (federal Thank you all for your dedication Louis C. Kleber
budget dollars allocated from the State and hard work on Red Rock Day. You Jack Ryan
BLM Office) showed a marked decline definitely made a difference!! H. Dan Wray
from actual dollars allocated in 2003 We also had a terrific group of Barbara Wolin
and 2004. Budget allocations for 2005 volunteers who helped out at the camp- Publishers
are 65.5% of those allocated in 2003. ground on Saturday, April 30: Fred Norm Kresge

Allocations for the next three years are Jorgensen, Ken Osgood, from the Ki- Barbara Wolin
expected to be reduced by an additional 3 wanis; John Fenner and Sue Christensen Intern
to 5%, or as much as 8% after adjusting and the young, energetic students from Norman Wolin
for inflation. the Circle K program at UNLV: Rachel The Desert Trumpet is published month-
Tim announced that he will be leav- Ngo, Ross Nakatsu, Marlene Nakata ly by and for FORRC members. Statements,
ing Las Vegas in July for another post with and Paul Delos Santos. And last, but opinions and points of view expressed by
writers are their own and do not necessarily
the Milwaukee, Wisc. BLM office. certainly not least, thank you to our reflect those of FORRC. Please submit all
Thank you Martha Burk and Camp Hosts, Tom and Diane Jones, who articles, photos and artwork NLT the15th of
Shannon Abney, Hospitality Committee pointed everyone in the right direction. each month by calling 515-5350. If you are
interested in becoming part of the Desert
Co-chairs, for another creative way to Thank you for making our Trumpet staff, contact Editor at 256-8043 or
provide a great breakfast! walk-in sites beautiful again! forrcnews@cox.net
FORRC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3)
Campground News —Barb Jorgensen organization dedicated solely to the welfare
of the Red Rock Canyon National Conser-
Scott Bahan and I would like to World Environment Day vation Area. FORRC provides volunteers
and funding for projects including envi-
send a TREMENDOUS THANK YOU ronmental education, teacher workshops,
to the following volunteers who worked Friends of Red Rock Canyon, in natural resource protection, cultural resource
monitoring, hike programs and other services.
very hard at the campground on Red partnership with the Bureau of Land Annual individual membership is $25.00.
Rock Day: Management and Get Outdoors Nevada, General meetings are held four times a
Mike Gregory, who helped coor- is sponsoring the “World Environment year; Board meetings are held on the second
dinate our volunteers for the day, Joe Day” to be held on Saturday, June 11, Tuesday of each month at the Visitor Center,
unless otherwise posted. Messages may
Whitacre, Toby Cook, Jeff and Kristin 2005 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Red be left at 255-8743. Visit our web site at www.
Rock Canyon National Conservation friendsofredrockcanyon.org
Area to “Promote Volunteerism on
Public Lands.” Board Nominations
Projects include repairs and
improvements to hiking trails along Nominations for two open positions
the Scenic Drive. Participation is on the board of directors for 2005-2006
limited. Registration in advance is are being solicited by the nominating
“REQUIRED” and can be done online committee. If you are interested in
at www.getoutdoorsnevada.org; by placing your name in nomination for the
sending an e-mail to forrc@coam.net position of Secretary or Treasurer, please
(the e-mail message should include the contact Ray Stafford, Willie Stephenitch
volunteer(s) name and contact number); or Lori Vavak. You may leave a message
or by calling the Red Rock Canyon with your name and phone number on
Visitor Center (702) 515-5350. the Friends line at 702-255-8743.
Wurtz, Naida and Zack Oates, Ellen You must be 12 or over. Children Elections will be held at the
Ross – Master Gardener, Melody and under 12 must have a signed parental August General Membership Meeting.
Briana Krueger, Amanda Beard, Yev- consent form. Nominations may also be made from
geniya Beloshitskaya – UNLV, Angelia Bring gloves, sunscreen, and water. the floor at that time. Job descriptions
Oswald and Jason Rodgers; Also to Mel A complimentary lunch will be and requirements for the positions are
and Miko Koplin and Master Gardeners served by Friends of Red Rock Canyon. available upon request.
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