Friends Annual Meeting January 12, 2010

The 2010 Annual Meeting of Friends was held at the Old Schoolhouse January 12 at 7 pm. Well attended meeting included financial and activities report from 2009, as well as expected budget for 2010. The transition for Sherburne Friends group from that of efforts to help finance the building of Discovery Center (pre-financial fall) to that of focus on "Discovery Center without Walls" (post financial fall) to better encourage environmental education was covered by Susan Hix. The significant efforts in reaching out to communities and schools in the area have seen results. Very ambitious and exciting plans to develop educational programs and integrate them locally are well supported by the election of 5 new board members during this meeting.
Volunteers are welcome to join in the rewarding and learning process of meeting our future goals in support of the Sherburne Wildlife Refuge mission.

President Lee Johnson discussed the variety of activities carried out by Friends members and the list of regional supporters, both individual and corporate.

Sue Hix described the change in emphasis this past year to harness our Friends group strengths in reaching out to Schools, Businesses and Chambers of Commerce in the area.

Refuge Manager Anne Sittauer addresses the group, expressing thanks for the many ways the Friends activities contribute to the Sherburne Wildlife Refuge mission.

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