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Corner: The tour kicked off at the Overlook parking lot with a history of Fossil Rim Wildlife Center by Animal Care Director, Kelley Snodgrass. Next, we jumped on a Fossil Rim bus to feed the giraffes in the pasture followed by a visit to the giraffe barn for an informative, educational talk on giraffes by Animal Care Specialist, Cassie Peterson. Cassie answered many “giraffe” questions and gave us a tour of the inside of the giraffe barn. There was no question that stumped Cassie! The giraffes were cooperative to being fed thru the bus windows while showing their “gentle giant” nature. We hope that the enjoyment of the day and of the benefits of being a member at Fossil Rim will be expressed by all of the member participants to their families, neighbors, co-workers and friends. We also hope to have many more new visitors to Fossil Rim in the future as a result of this event!
I believe that an understanding of our core business of conservation was taken home with each of the members present, both adult and child, alike. A goody bag with Fossil Rim coupons (20% for the day at the Nature Store to members only) and information concerning programs (educational, homeschool, volunteer and events), tours, membership and lodging was also included. Special thanks to our event volunteers, Sherry and Riley Davis, Nan Charpiot, Marsha Tucker, Shirley Smith and Trich Zaitoon! I think they had just as much fun working the event as our 120 member participants! Also, thanks to Tamara French, Fossil Rim Volunteer Coordinator, and Karen Veal, Fossil Rim Membership Manager for all the “behind the scenes” planning and coordinating! Donations were appreciated to cover expenses but not required. If you attended the event and would like to make a donation, please send them to:
The next Member Appreciation Event is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007. Members should watch their email in the coming weeks for an invitation. If you have not provided us with your email address or need to update the email address we currently have on file, please do so at your earliest convenience. Send your updates to membership@fossilrim.org. We’d also like to let our members know that the 10% discount for lodging at both our Lodge and Safari Camp has been extended to be offered 7 days a week! We hope that you’ll give our lodging a try. It is a great place to stay and relax. Please visit our website for additional information, or call our Lodge at 254-897-2960,ext. 651 for bookings and availability. We are also offering current and future members the opportunity to participate in our Referral Program. If you are a member and either give the gift of a membership, or a membership is purchased listing you as a referral (current members only) you will receive an additional month extension to your current membership. Please be sure to include your current contact information to ensure you are credited with the referral. Referrals and gift memberships may be sent by mail to:
Check out our volunteer program! Volunteering at Fossil Rim can be a fun and rewarding experience. Volunteers can earn Fossil Rim memberships by fulfilling volunteer requirements on a tiered program. Contact Tamara French, volunteer coordinator, for more details at tamaraf@fossilrim.org. THANKS for your continued support to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center and our conservation work! With my sincere appreciation, Lisa Roberts |
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