Page 2 - Summer 2013 magazine

The mission of Friends of Red Rock Canyon is the protection and enrichment of
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and the public lands of southern Nevada.

The articles in this issue of the Rock embody why This grant will help fund graffiti removal projects,
Friends of Red Rock Canyon exists – we are cele- trails maintenance and repair, as well as community

brating the efforts of volunteers working to preserve outreach and education programs.
one of our national treasures – Red Rock Canyon
We are also celebrating the efforts of two new cor-
National Conservation Area.
porate volunteer groups, PricewaterhouseCoopers
We fulfill our mission through the generosity and LLC and the American Bar Association, for their
dedication of our members and volunteers. It would restoration contributions at the Rock.
be impossible to pay for the time and talents that our
Our Tortoise Habitat, Natural Resources and Cultur-
members and community partners so generously do-
al Resources teams are led and comprised of volun-
nate to Red Rock. Friends of Red Rock Canyon are teers. Our annual Photo Contest and fund-raising
fortunate to have two part-time paid staff members,
Vicki Sudduth (General Manager) and Jim Sudduth calendar are both organized and run by volunteers.
This is a huge commitment of their time and talents.
(Volunteer Services Associate) to keep things on an
The majority of what we do at Red Rock is based on
even keel. But for the most part, we and Red Rock volunteer efforts. This magazine, as well as our Fa-
Canyon rely heavily on your volunteer and financial cebook site, electronic newsletters and other Friends
contributions.
communications are created solely through volun-
This issue tells how one person can make a differ- teer efforts.
ence by saying “I can do that.” It also highlights the
Again, one person can make a difference. Red Rock
importance of having community and national cor-
porate support. One of our long-standing partners, Canyon National Conservation Area thanks you for
REI, has awarded Friends another grant for $15,000. your efforts.

Rock On! 2,011 Red Rock license plates are on the road and one is in the Tortoise Habitat.

Friends of Red Rock Canyon are lucky to have a charitable license
plate providing critically needed funds which support our efforts to
preserve and protect the Rock.

Trading in your existing license plate for a Red Rock Canyon plate
results in a $25 tax-deductible donation to Friends in the first year and
a $20 donation for every year you renew the license plate.

Thank you if you already have a Red Rock Canyon plate. Please
consider getting the license plate if you don’t have this visible symbol
Photo by Sue Kolar of support for our special place. Hugo thanks you as well.