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Welcome emma Lewis
We are pleased to welcome long- time volunteer Emma Lewis to the institute’s administrative staff. On July 1, 2016, Emma began working with us as a part-time administrative assistant, but she is no stranger to the institute. She has been volun- teering off and on since 2009.
Baker spend weekends kayaking on area lakes and streams, hiking forest trails and camping whenever possible.
Emma holds a bachelor’s degree in communications/journalism from Shippensburg University. She worked in the legislative documents department of the Pennsylvania state capitol in Harrisburg, as well as in the alumnae relations office at Wilson College in Chambersburg.
Justin, a math teacher at Boonsboro High School, has also been
a big help during RI events. Most recently
Emma comes with excellent organizational and writing skills, along with enthusiasm, energy and a cheerfulness that keeps everyone smiling.
“I’ve always loved being outside,” Emma said. “My dad would take us—my brother, sister and me—hiking, fishing and hunting.
In addition to the usual office tasks, Emma is also providing “boots on the ground” for our PR director Andi Struble, who is currently working from Japan [see article pg. 32]. Emma delivers posters and flyers around town, interacting with the businesses and organizations on the distribution list and adding new ones.
The outdoors has always Outdoors enthusiast Emma Lewis hiked the trail to Sandstone been my sanctuary, a Peak, the highest point in California’s Santa Monica mountains.
She also handles bulk mailings, works on computer projects, updates the school schedule wall calendar, changes the road sign and waters the tree nursery.
“As I got older, I realized I didn’t have to be a hunter or fisher(wo)man to enjoy being outside. In high school I began canoeing, and even- tually I got my own kayak. As with hiking in the mountains, I found that being on the water has equally restorative powers, and I have learned so many powerful, life lessons from being on the water. One of my favorite sayings (and lessons from the water) is, ‘Let it go, let it flow.’
We are fortunate that Emma has made Renfrew Institute her choice for working in an environmental organization with a mission she could embrace. Her choice and our need came together at just the right time.
he manned the CD sales table for the musicians at the 25th Annual Jazz Festival on August 28 at Renfrew.
place for me to retreat,
to clear my mind and find my soul.
Time is one of our most valuable resources, so I want to make sure that my time is spent doing some- thing I truly believe in, promoting Mother Nature and everything she has to offer.”
Photo by Justin Baker.
Because of her interest in science, the outdoors and especially streams, Emma is assisting with RI’s after- school program for middle school students, WaterStriders.
Thanks Emma, and welcome to
Emma and her husband, Justin
“Since college,” Emma continued, “I knew I wanted to work for some type of environmental organization.
our staff!
Melodie Anderson-Smith
Emma Lewis (center) with WaterStriders JoHanna Walters & Jack Hubbard.
Emma paddles her “duckie” (inflatable kayak) through a white water course in Deep Creek, Md.
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