You are invited to the Third Annual General Membership Meeting of the Friends of Emma McCarthy Lee Park and Munn Woods on Saturday October 21^st at 10:00 am at the Butternut Shelter, near the tennis courts.  Please bring friends and family.

“Friends” works cooperatively with the City of Ames and local groups to improve, protect, and enhance the Park and Woods.  A short business meeting will be held followed by description of this year’s exciting achievements and discussion of plans for the future.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Trailhead Message Center for the west end of the trail (J Arbuckle);
• Bench near message center (Burchinal Family);
• ISU student class developing management plan for the 4-acre nature preserve (Haldre);
• Prairie strip opposite the Butternut shelter (Robin, Ariya, Donna);
• Planting butterfly bushes by tennis courts (Gary, Mark, Robin).

 Keith Abraham, Director of Ames Parks and Recreation, and Joshua Thompson, Parks and Facilities Superintendent, have been very helpful in providing counsel and support for the Friends of Emma McCarthy Lee and Woods contributing to the success of the volunteer workers.

This meeting is an opportunity to become a member or renew your membership and to volunteer to be on the Board, as well as suggesting activities for next year. We hope to see you at 10 AM Saturday October 21!

Sincerely,

Mark Looney, President