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Member Updates
Welcome to our newest members of the Friends of Red Rock Canyon family!

By Susan Gonzalez By Pat Williams

The 20th Anniversary of the Red Rock Photo Contest also marks the end of an
Helen Arnold Howard Brooks Richard Busch era for Friends of Red Rock Canyon and the contest. Mary and Joe Labie have
been involved with all aspects of this event since its reintroduction in 1999 and took
Thomas Conroy Melissa Giovanni Derrick Hodson on the leadership role in 2008. Mary and Joe have “retired” after the 2019 contest.
Their organizational skills, talent and personalities will be sorely missed.
Jan Hodson Sheryl Honig Andrea Johnson Thank you, so very much, for your commitment of time and love for this incred-
Jill Levickas Patricia Maiers Jake Newman ible community event.

Victoria Oganesian Duz Packett Ululani Packett Go forth and have fun.

Arthur Rabenhorst Virginia Rabenhorst Lori Smithson ed Rock Canyon National Conservation enjoyed by the thousands of guests who come to
RArea has always been a photographers the Visitor Center Gallery during the display peri-
Kathryn Verbanendse Layne Whiteman dream. The landscapes change dramatically ac- od. Overheard comments included: “You just don’t
cording to the light and weather, the flowering get to see these things from your car” and “Who
plants are here for such a short time and the often knew the desert could be so beautiful?” Well, any-
elusive wildlife, when captured on film, are an one who has spent time at the Rock knows about
incredible gift. its magical charms.

The 2019 Photo Contest entries displayed re- The well-deserved winners listing is included
markable examples of images rarely seen by the below but, sadly, the contest Gallery display cul-
casual visitor. More than 20 photographers submit- minated at the Awards Reception on June 29. You
ted 96 pictures depicting rare wild flowers, wa- can still view some of the entries by visiting our
terfalls, seldom-seen wildlife and the uncommon website at www.friendsredrock.org/photo-contest/
Volunteers dedicated to the preservation of Red Rock Canyon
desert snowstorms. The submitted entries are

Select your member level: Individual: _____ $25/1 Year _____ $45/2 Years
Joint/Family:_____ $35/1 Year _____ $63/2 Years
White Rock: _____ $125/1 Year _____ $225/2 Years
Calico Hills: _____ $250/1 Year _____ $450/ 2 Year
Turtlehead: _____ $500/ 1 Year _____ $900/ 2 Years
Mt. Wilson: _____ $1000/1 Year _____ $1800/ 2 Years

Credit Card Payment: _________________________________________________ Exp: ______
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Mail form and payment to:
Friends of Red Rock Canyon 1000 Scenic Loop Drive Las Vegas, NV 89161

the Rock - Volume 9 Issue 4 Summer 2019