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14 Friends oF red rock canyon

By Pat Williams
riends of Red Rock Canyon held their An- for nominations from the floor. Mr. Holter and Ms.
F nual Meeting and Election on Saturday, Young were approved unanimously by the member-
September 16, with about 75 members attending. ship.
President Lisby shared some of the organization’s
accomplishments, including impressive facts about Lisby then provided updates regarding some of
our volunteer contributions and then presented the capital improvement projects funded by Friends
items for member approval. of Red Rock Canyon includ-
Friends members have ing: Split rail fencing at Calico
The following items for the donated over 25,000 I, Sandstone Quarry and Pine
next fiscal year (October 1, 2017 hours since October 1, Creek; bear-proof trash recep-
through September 30, 2018) 2016. tacles at various locations on
were passed unanimously: the scenic drive and; improved
This is the same signage for trailheads. Friends
• The operating budget
as having almost 9 also helped coordinate or lead
• Cash reserve policy people working 8 multiple community projects
hours a day, seven such as the Naturalization Cer-
• Capital improvement fund days a week, all year emony with over 100 individuals
policy long with no time off. receiving citizenship, the annual

• Grants or solicited funds Thank you Red Rock Canyon Photo Con-
test, Red Rock Day, National
policy Volunteers! Public Lands Day as well as
Volunteers dedicated to the preservation of Red Rock Canyon
• Red Rock Connected fund Make a Difference Day.

Following the vote on financials, Lisby intro- Again, we’re crazy about the things that you do to
duced Mark Holter, candidate for Treasurer, and preserve and protect Red Rock Canyon.
Shari Young, candidate for Secretary, and asked Thank you!

Income and Expenses - Friends of Red Rock Canyon
October 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017

the Rock - Volume 8 Issue 1