July, 2011
Hello volunteers,
It is going to be a very hot 4th of July so please remind visitors to use sunscreen and carry a lot of water. There are no Open Houses this month, we will take a breather.
Enjoy the holiday and stay safe.
Regards,
Leslie & Traci
Other Events:
Saturday & Sunday, July 2nd & 3rd 9AM – 4PM Stop by to meet some of Arizona’s Live Snakes at Red Rock Ranger Station Visitor Center
Saturday, July 16th 10AM Native Fish of the Verde Valley Red Rock Ranger Station Visitor Center
Presented by Mike Childs Fish Biologist
Saturday, July 23 Sedona Celebration of National Day of the Cowboy is a FREE community event presented by Sedona Main Street Program from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm along SR 89A in Uptown Sedona. Enjoy “a whole lot of cowboy goin’s on” (928) 204-2390, info@sedonamainstreet.com
Check out the Events Calendar on www.visitsedona.com for more upcoming events.
Volunteer Notes and News
Welcome to our newest volunteer, Robin Mathieu!
This season’s “trash pack” included Debbie Schwartz, Brenda Andrusyszyn, Paul Slevin and Harper Imler. It was a cool, beautiful morning in Oak Creek Canyon and we had a lot of fun! Thank you for your commitment to making a difference in our environment.
The SCoC University program has been postponed until next year.
Birthdays and Thoughts
Speedy Recovery: Dick Weisbaum’s recovery from knee surgery is coming along well. We expect to have him back in August. Best wishes from all of us!
Featured Volunteer Recipe: Pork & Beans
Directions:
Prep time: 2 ½ minutes. Servings: 1. Nutritious Value: zero.
Open one can of Campbell’s pork and beans. Pour into a bowl. Slice one Hebrew National hot dog. Microwave on high for 1 ½ minutes.
Recipe Submitted by: Volunteer, Gary Drake
Important Reminders:
Remember we are under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions: No campfires, firearms, chainsaws, off-roading or smoking on Forest Service land (including all day use areas). Propane grills only, no charcoal. Fire restriction areas currently include all of Coconino County, Coconino National Forest & Prescott National Forest. This will stay in effect until we get some moisture and less wind. Please check white board for the most up-to-date info!
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ü 3 is the magic number! When making recommendations, please remember to choose 3 Chamber member options in any given category (when available).
ü Never say “I don’t know”. If you are unable to answer a visitor question tell the visitor you will find out and ask someone!
ü Please ask for small bills from our visitors for purchases.
Heads Up:
- Cove Parkway Rentals in Cottonwood is now renting daily, weekly and monthly apartments for visitors! Check out their rack card for more info.
- The Chapel of the Holy Cross was designed by sculptor Marguerite Brunswig Staude, who liked the idea of incorporating a cross at the very core of a structure; such as the Empire State Building when viewed from a certain angle. Frank Lloyd Wright’s son, Lloyd Wright, saw the sketch and built the first model, which was to be built in Budapest. Years later, Architects Anshen & Allen worked with Marguerite to complete different plans for what is now, the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Additional reference info on the Chapel is available at the visitor center.
- Always check the current events, white board and volunteer info bulletin boards when you come in to help.
- If you haven’t picked up your 2011 Volunteer Handbook, please do so!
Tasty Treats: We would like to thank the following members for providing delicious snacks for our volunteers: The Hike House, Best Western Inn of Sedona
New Chamber Members (9): Cygnet Graphics, LLC, Denise Moon Inc., John of God Casa, Prema Shanti Wellness Center, Redstone Properties, Sedona3DMaps.com, Sheri Sperry – RE/MAX Sedona, Straightline Custom Painting, LLC, Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition
Dropped Chamber Members (2): Sedona’s Metaphysical Library, Catalyst Architecture