Member Corner: News from the membership desk
by Anna Christensen
Matching giftsWashington Mutual Foundation matched a donation from Keith Johnson of Arcadia. PG&E matched the gift of Edmund Ow of San Francisco. Finally, Bank of America Foundation matched the generous donation from James Goggin of Twain Harte.
In Honor
On behalf of Committee board member Andrea Lawrence, the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association presented the Mono Lake Committee with a generous grant. An Olympic gold medal winnter, Andrea was named a finalist for the Texaco Star Award, created to honor U.S. Ski and Snowboard alumni for their dedication in the area of community service upon retirement from skiing. Andrea is most deserving of this recognition and dedicated the Mono Lake Committee as the recipient of this grant.
Thanks also to Sheila Humphries of Berkeley who sent us a gift in honor of the birthday of Jane Hartley of San Francisco.
With Great Thanks
We would like to extend a special thank you to the Fresno Audubon Society, Tehipite chapter of the Sierra Club, and the Fresno chapter of the California Native Plant Society for their 1999 fundraising event on behalf of Mono Lake. The event included a slide program, great food, and a silent auction. This cooperative effort is an example of their continuing support over the last six years.
Once again, we applaud Mildred Bennet of Berkeley for organizing yet another successful trip to benefit Mono Lake. For more years than we can count, Millie has led guided tours all over the world and generously sent us the proceeds. We can’t thank you enough for your dedication.
First Security Van Kasper www.fsvk.com generously donated 11 computers to us. At least one will replace the internet access computer in the Information Center and Bookstore, and the others will replace aging computers elsewhere in the office. This donation—arranged by Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance Ron Richards—will greatly improve our efficiency in the office.
Once again, we send thanks to the employees of the Tuolumne Lodge who donated the loose change collected from their summer visitors. Thank you for your generosity!!
Congratulations to Betty Randall Potts of Coarsegold for winning first place in a photo contest with her conservation essay titled “Mono Lake Oasis.” She generously sent us her award check.
The Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society sent us historical photographs by artist Jerry O’Day. Thank you for thinking of us!
In Memory
The Mono Lake Committee would like to extend our condolences to the family of Dr. Margaret Zeff of Oakland. Dr. Zeff, a dedicated supporter of Mono Lake, passed away in July at the age of 98.
Evelyn Luce of Berkeley sent a donation in memory of Hazel Hart, the beloved sister of member Foresta Gooch also of Berkeley.
Sara and James Patrick of Stockton gave a gift in memory of Audrey Leflore, also from Stockton.
Michael Milner of Salt Lake City sent a donation in honor of James P. Andrews, father of member Jack Andrews of Salt Lake City.
Annabel Cooper of Sacramento gave a memorial tribute to Thomas Jennings, also from Sacramento.
Sam and Patty Mudie of Crowley Lake honored the memory of David Gaines with a generous donation.
Waste not, want not
In order to cut down on the paper we use, we do not acknowledge every gift or donation we receive. We do acknowledge gifts of $100 or more. Please let us know, in advance, if your gift of under $100 requires a Committee receipt and we will be happy to send you one. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us generate less waste.
Anna Christensen is the Committee’s Membership Coordinator. She has been keeping us up to speed on urban professional wear here in the office.
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