Volunteer Appreciation Day
It was AWESOME -- our Volunteer Appreciation Day turned out great. We also dedicated the law enforcement plaque to the widow and family of Lt. Bill Brown, and it was very touching. Nice.
I had figured about 60 folks with the sign ups I had. Ice House Resort made us lunches (hot) for 80 (just in case). We fed over a 100!!!! And it worked out fine.
Jeepers Jamboree (Richie Mainwaring) bought lunch for everyone! Very generous and a great contribution to our efforts.
Several folks gave rides to visitors, first timers, and VIP's. Bill Brown's family (Kendra and the kids) got rides over the trail he loved and helped us with. They had a ball.
Richie Mainwaring got the plaque made up and it was beautiful. We're going to put a bronze replica by the kiosk and sink it into a big rock. Another fun project.
The kiosk looked amazing. WOW. What a great job that crew did in revamping the kiosk. Nick Collin brought us our newly built ramp for the front door. We didn't get it installed, so there's another project.
Oh, and speaking of the kiosk, our USFS partner, Rich Platt, suggested we think about adding a deck (yes, a deck) the kiosk side (where the signs are) so the kiosk staff has a place to sit, give out handouts, etc., as well as give us a way to add a shade awning over the deck that would also serve as a fold down sign protector in the winter. Another project.
The Boonie Bouncers were there in force doing the Dana Holland Rubicon Patrol job --- handing out Oil Spill Kits and FOTR brochures. They are a fun club and a great bunch of folks. They helped give rides too. Every body pitched in. Awesome!
Jack Sweeney, Eldo County Board of Supervisors was our MC and he did a marvelous job. We also had Ted Gaines, Board of Supervisors from Placer County present. Placer wants to be more involved in what we're doing with the trail. Jack is making this all happen for us.
I'll have a report up on the web site soon to show you all the clubs and inviduals who were recognized by the county for their work on the trail. I think there must have been 50 certificates given out. WOW.
All in all it was a hugely successful day. The turnout amazed me. Wonderful, folks. We showed em again!!!! :)
Keep tuned into the web site for a photo essay report.
Thanks to all,
Del
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