Page 11 - Spring 2014 magazine

Willow Spring Award — Barb Bergstrom Best Friend Award — Fran Byers
Barb has logged in 2,000 hours in the Tortoise This award is presented to those special people who
Habitat and on the Information Desk. When asked are fun, humorous and who make each event and
what her favorite place in Red Rock Canyon is, the project special. Because volunteering has to be en-
answer is predictable - the tort habitat. If joyable. Fran’s work with young people
you’ve ever worked there with Barb, ensures that areas like Red Rock Can-
you know that she loves the torts, yon will continue to be
especially Hugo, and they love her. preserved for and by
Barb was also quick to enthusias- future generations.
tically add that she also loves Janis Kadlec proud-
the “meet and greet” that ly accepted the
comes with her work on the award for Fran and
Information Desk. personally presented it to her.

President’s Gold Award Director’s Award — Ray Stafford
Volunteers who contributed over 500 Hours Ray, our shy and humble award recipient, prefers
to work quietly and anonymously behind the
scenes of Friends. Since 2002 Ray has worked on
the Information Desk, served as trail
monitor, raised over $100,000 in
merchandise sales, done commit-
tee and project work and was
board vice president for
two years. He currently
Front row: Kathy Warren (treasurer) Sue Kolar, Pat Williams,
Barb Bergstrom, Mary Labie, Chuck Williams Back row: Tim manages the Friends
O’Brien, John Blackwell (vice president) Joe Labie (director) Website and assists with
social media.
Grand Circle Award — Leila Arthur
Leila has contributed 1,000 hours in her four years
as a Friends Volunteer. Her enthusiasm and kind- Special Awards
ness makes working with her a pleasure, whether In celebration of Friends
it’s outside building and preserving walkways and 30th Anniversary, a special
artifacts or inside helping guests get the most from presentation was made to
their Red Rock Canyon visit. Lei-
la is the chairman of walkway Chuck and Pat Williams,
sales. Take the time to stroll truly the heart and soul of
along the Memorial Walkway in the Friends of Red Rock
the picnic area just outside Canyon. Their time and
the Visitor Center to see talents have made each
this wonderful tribute. (Continued on page 18)

PHOTOS BY

CHELISE SIMMONS & JIM SUDDUTH