Minutes- October 2009

Friends of Stone Park

Minutes

      October  2009

Attendees:

  Greg Hoversten,Zac Chwirka, Bob Moritz, Jim Redmond, Kevin Pape, Michael Moore, Herman Schultz, Bernie Hoversten, Joe Mohrhauser and Doris Swanson.

Ranger Update:

·       Broken Toe Run was run on the road due to the weather conditions of the hills.

·       $2000.00 of grant money left over. Kevin debating how funds should be spent. Park will be open until snow.

·       Horses going from state to state need to be checked for vaccinations. Kevin to oversee this.

·       Mountain bikers saw a bobcat on trail. It was confirmed!

Treasurers Report:  $7964.82 balance.

New Business: 

·       75^th anniversary of when Stone Park became a State park. We need to recognize this date. What type of activities would be feasible?  Concert- pick a date and pick your brain to help set activities.

·       Year 2012 will be the 100^th anniversary of Stone Park.

·       Sierra Club will have its 40^th anniversary – could we combine with them for a program?

·       Hyperion Region to discuss points with Region 8- E.P.A. questions.

·       The group Missouri River would be affected. An Environmental Impact statement is needed.

Next Meeting: November 17, 2009    Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center 7:00 p.m.

Kevin Pape

Park Ranger

Stone State Park

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

(712) 255-4698