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formerly of the BLM in Wyoming, extraordinary contributions regarding haven’t picked up yours yet, you can
as the new Las Vegas Field Office community outreach, environmental get it at any DMV. You DON’T have
Manager, replacing Juan Palma. Juan education, and preservation/protection to wait until your old plate expires.
has moved to a new position in the of culturally significant areas of Red Just turn it in at any time and for a cost
Eastern Region. Bob will be head- Rock Canyon. of only $61.00, plus a $5.00 transfer
ing up the Red Rock Canyon/Sloan fee, you can have this colorful plate
Canyon District under Mary Jo. The Grand Circle Award
Red Rock Visitor Center manager The Grand Circle Trail encompasses and support Red Rock at the same time
position has been filled. (See May the majority of Red Rock Canyon. and . . . $25 of the cost is tax deduct-
Board Notes). This award will be presented to the ible, because it benefits Red Rock
Taylor also mentioned that individual(s) who has/have made out- Canyon. Over 100 plates were sold
Red Rock’s trails will soon be standing contributions to Red Rock in May, but we need at least 1,000
GPS recorded. Canyon in multiple areas. plates sold by the end of next year
to keep it. Renewals will be $30 and
The next General Membership Director’s Award can be handled through the mail. The
Meeting will be held September 13. The Board of Directors recognizes and more plates on the road, the more we’ll
Please consider coming out and get- honors those individuals who have be able to sell to reach the required
ting acquainted with other Friends, made outstanding contributions to the 1,000 plates sold mark by the end
new and “experienced.” The food, organizational image and/or infrastruc- of next year.
conversation and information are well ture of Friends of Red Rock Canyon.
worth the time and you won’t find a This award will be presented to indi- Our marketing plan for the plate
lovelier setting than the picnic pavilion viduals who have exemplified the spirit is extensive. Here are just some of the
at Red Spring. of Friends of Red Rock Canyon. things the committee is doing:
The Howard Hughes Corporation
Awards! Nominate fellow “Best Friend” Award has produced a banner for Summer-
volunteers! Friends of Red Rock Canyon encour- lin Parkway which was posted at the
ages volunteer participation while
having fun. To recognize the lighter beginning of June and will remain for a
he Friends’ board is requesting moments of volunteer service, the
volunteer nominations for the board would recognize and honor
Tfollowing annual awards, to be those individuals who provide morale
submitted by August 15, 2008: boosters through actions or motiva-
tion. This is intended to be a fun and
light award acknowledging the value
Willow Spring Award of camaraderie and volunteer service
Willow Spring is a multi-use riparian enjoyment.
area focusing on the physical interac- limited time. All area businesses with
tion with Red Rock Canyon. The area Awards will be announced at the Annu- “Red Rock” in their name have been
has handicap accessible trails, picnic al Volunteer Banquet in September. For advised by letter of the plate and asked
spots, rock climbing and cultural arti- additional information on the awards or to support it. Brochures are on display
facts. This award will be presented to how to submit a nomination, please
the individual(s) who has/have made contact any board member or call Vicki at the Red Rock Visitor Center desk,
Sudduth at 702-515-5360.
exceptional contributions to the physi- the Blue Diamond P.O., and various
cal and/or aesthetic enjoyment of Red friendly locations throughout Las
Rock Canyon. Get Your Red Rock Charity Vegas. Car dealers are being solicited
License Plate! to take a promotional plate to show to
Red Spring Award new car buyers when they select their
Red Spring is a restored riparian area. he beautiful Red Rock Canyon plates (members can help by solicit-
The area contains significant cultural license plate, photography ing their own dealers).
history, a fragile meadow and a rare wa- Tcourtesy of Friends member
ter source. This award will be presented Julia Burke, arrived at the Department
to the individual(s) who has/have made of Motor Vehicles on May 12. If you News and Notes, continued on page 6

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