Sally Ferguson, the Executive Director of the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation, SBFCF, will give us a slide presentation about the organization. The foundation's motto is: "No Politics, No Advocacy, Just Boots-On-The-Ground Work".
Sally Ferguson just was recently name Executive Director of the Foundation. Sally brings over 15 years of experience in non-profit management, conservation advocacy, and organizational development to the SBFC. Sally is coming to SBFC from several years with the Student Conservation Association, where she worked closely with wilderness and trails managers on forests across USFS Regions 1, 2, 3 and 4 to create conservation internships. She was the founding president of the Idaho Trails Association and remains an active board member.
The SBFC Foundation raises private money and employs crews and volunteers to provide maintenance for trails and bridges. It recently replaced the boat ramp at Indian Creek on the Middle Fork, which was rapidly becoming a hazard for boaters. The Foundation has contributed nearly a million dollars in improvements and maintenance; noxious weed abatement; plus keeping public sites open, such as the Lochsa Historical Ranger Station near Wilderness Gateway Campground, which was slated to close due to lack of funding. Information about the Foundation can be found at the Foundation website: http://www.selwaybitterroot.org/
Jim Thackeray was the winner of our free breakfast drawing this week. Check out Alpine Pantry’s website, http://alpinepantry.com/ and come try Alpine’s fresh, delicious breakfast and cozy atmosphere. Invite a friend!
Tom Crawford, secretary
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