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Friends oF red rock canyon 11
What You’ve Accomplished and What Lies Ahead
By Pat Williams
• 2016 – 2017 Operating Budget
By the Numbers:
Members were then introduced to
the candidates, Tom Lisby – Presi- Volunteer Contributions
dent, Patricia Potter – Vice President • Canyon Cleanup – A dedicated team of neat-
freaks who pick up after guests two to three
and Rob J. Tuvell – Director, with an times a month
invitation for questions and the re- • Communications – We publish magazines, send
quest for floor nominations. The can- e-updates and inform via social media
didates were unanimously approved • Community Volunteer Events – We help orga-
Tom Lisby and Chuck Williams by the members and will begin their nize and staff events such as Red Rock Day and
Photo by Liz Carmer two-year terms on October 1, 2016. • National Public Lands Day
Cultural Resources – Documenting and protect-
ing our Native American sites within the Canyon
Williams shared the resignation of • Graffiti Removal – Sadly, what the name im-
incumbent Treasurer Brenda Jackson plies
due to health issues and introduced • Native Plant Team – Maintains, improves and
the new board of directors: restores the vegetation in the Visitor Center
Tom Lisby – President compound
Patricia Potter – Vice President • Natural Resources – Repairs and improves the
Canyon’s trail system in addition to construction
Pat Williams – Treasurer projects
Shari Young – Secretary • Photo Contest - Our members organize and
Rob J. Tuvell – Director operate this anticipated annual event
• Public Contact – We’re those folks behind the
Voting for what you believe in is a Information Desk and out on the trails
very good thing. • Tortoise Habitat – Our members provide care
and feeding for the Rock Stars. We also fund all
medical expenses and provide education about
this protected species
• Transportation Funding – Targeting “At-Risk”
schools, we fund educational field trips to the
Canyon for schools without funding
Direct Financial Support
This year we have contributed over $125,000 in
direct support of Red Rock Canyon. Some of this
includes:
• Bus Grant Funding
• Trails Rehabilitation including the Turtlehead
Peak trail rehab with the Great Basin Institute
• Graffiti Removal
Where our money goes • Tortoise Habitat — general costs plus the medi-
cal expenses
• Trails Signage Improvements
• Costs for Community Volunteer events
Rob J. Tuvell • Volunteer Training and Workshops
Fall 2016
