FRIENDS OF EDGEWOOD NATURAL PRESERVE
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FRIENDS OF EDGEWOOD NATURAL PRESERVE
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60 ATTEND GENERAL MEETING By Kathy Korbholz
We heard reports from Carolyn Strange and Carol Hankermeyer on the docent and schools outreach activities, which have been discussed in this or previous newsletters. Ken Himes reported that for the third year in a row, the Weed Warriors will have contributed more than 2,000 hours in the fight against invasive exotics. In his review of the 2004 weeding efforts, Ken noted that more than 30 acres have been treated. Many areas no longer need mowing; the invasives can be controlled by careful surveillance and hand weeding. The main business of the meeting was to elect 3 new board members to join Carolyn Dorsch, John Allen, and me, the three continuing members. Bill Korbholz, Carolyn Strange, and Peter Ingram were elected by unanimous vote for two-year terms beginning in 2005. Then in November the electing committee met and elected the following officers for 2005:
You may have noticed the same names in leadership roles year after year. That is not by exclusion or choice. The Executive Committee would love to expand its membership and add your name. The leadership team is a great group of fun, enthusiastic folks who have a passion for Edgewood. We meet only six times a year and there are many ways to get involved which don’t take a huge commitment. Consider this an invitation to join us; simply call me or one of the other officers to find out how to join the fun.
While the award was focused on this past year’s EGIS efforts, Bill was chosen for his many contributions to Edgewood. He was a charter member of the Friends and has published virtually all the Explorer newsletters. During his eleven-year history with the group, he has served as President, Secretary, (on two separate occasions) Membership Coordinator, Weed Management Area Liaison, and Webmaster. For several of these roles, Bill stepped in when others were unable to fulfill their commitment. Bill has continually worked behind the scenes and never asked for recognition. Whatever role needed filling, Bill volunteered. Bill is the cement which holds FoE together and fills in all the cracks. The group is fortunate to have so dedicated a volunteer among its members. |
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Despite
threatening weather, the Friends of Edgewood had a very successful and enjoyable
annual meeting October 17. It was attended by more than 60 members and Friends
who took shelter from the occasional sprinkles under canopies. The delicious
food was supplied by our friend Danny Sullivan of Arguello Catering.
A
highlight of the annual meeting is always the presentation of the Best Friend
award. This year it went to Bill Korbholz for his work on the Edgewood
Geographic Information System (EGIS).