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Grand Circle Award co-winners Pené Herman and Gerry Wojciechowski (pronounced “where’s your house keys?) were
unable to attend the February 2013 Volunteer Appreciation & Awards Banquet to receive their awards. However, we
caught up with Pené at Tort Training and Gerry at the Spring Fling to honor and thank them for their service.

Gerry Wojciechowski and Joe Labie
Photo by Pat Williams
Pené Herman Chicago native and telecommunications company re-
Photo provided by Sue Kolar
tiree Gerry Wojciechowski has been volunteering at

After many years working as a project manager, Pené Red Rock Canyon since 2006. Gerry’s work as a Ne-
Herman retired from the business world and took vada Archaeological Site Steward, community volun-

on volunteer projects at Red Rock Canyon. Attracted teer events participant, area rehab and restoration
to Red Rock Canyon as a place to slow down and re- worker and former Friends board member puts into

connect with the beauty of our area, Pené has worked action his belief that “we are stewards of the land and
with Cultural Resources, shared her time and talents must protect it for future generations.” At the Infor-

in the exhibit areas and the Tortoise Habitat, and mation Desk he uses those experiences to answer visi-

guided visitors coming to the Information Desk. In tors’ questions and recommend hikes to make their
addition she is a member of the local Citizen’s Emer- time at Red Rock Canyon more enjoyable. Gerry is

gency Response Team and a Cultural Site Steward for also Treasurer of the Las Vegas Radio Amateur Club

the State of Nevada. In her “spare” time, Pené is an and a member of the Clark County Amateur Radio
avid hiker. Emergency Service.

Thank you to Pené and Gerry for your gift of service. You have made a difference!
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