Friends of RHP - 2024 projects and activities
Thank you to the 14 [Friends board and advisors]of us who were at the hike to help the 17 visitors who joined Lynn on the hike. What a great topic. I learned some new things and as usual, Lynn. Made it very interesting. Loved the root beer floats! Thank you all. -Joanie Gottschling
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Wednesday, August 21 Friends' quarterly meeting 7 pm at The Lodge. All welcome. Refreshments served.
Topic: Meet our Partner Groups working in RHP!
Topic: Meet our Partner Groups working in RHP!
Wow, what a turnout! 64 people for the hike. We know the interest about the buildings and the history is alive! Corey was fantastic with her knowledge and sharing it. I can't thank everyone enough for being there to be a docent: Rachel, Terry, Heather, Bert, Sandy and for doing merch., Lynn for writing up the docent sheets, Gary, and following the hikers Nancy and Clive; and Clive bringing the water. Calista and Frank came as hikers but helped answer questions and became a part of the team. Karen for getting everything out to media etc and Chris for coming to take pictures. We also were the last folks to see in inner workings of Garfield with the floor all opened up since the joist and flooring will be going in this week and it will be all covered up. For some, it was an emotional time. People who had been to camp there or saw Amity in it's before state, were AMAZED at the transformation. I couldn't have been more satisfied the way it all came together. Teamwork makes the dream work! Thank you all. - Joanie Gottschling
Restoration of Garfield Hall started in May. The damaged areas were primarily caused by water seeping on on the east side of the building where the porch roof had been dismantled. Damaged portions removed in June. The famous springs were brought to light!
Saturday, May 4th assisted at RJRD's Second Annual Goat Derby
We provided a $250 sponsorship of the event, rented vendor table space, gave tours of Amity House to our major donors (that limitation was set by the park),designed and organized a craft activity for kids: decorating and wearing their own derby hats. Sandy Norris donated the hats and decided to give them away for free. It was a HUGE hit for the 76 lucky kids who recieved and proudly wore their hats at the event.
We provided a $250 sponsorship of the event, rented vendor table space, gave tours of Amity House to our major donors (that limitation was set by the park),designed and organized a craft activity for kids: decorating and wearing their own derby hats. Sandy Norris donated the hats and decided to give them away for free. It was a HUGE hit for the 76 lucky kids who recieved and proudly wore their hats at the event.
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Ruth & crew uniformed up, but needed that extra touch!
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Our expert millinary crew. Heather, Jenny, Chris, Mattie and Mastermind Sandy
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Saturday, May 4th Migratory Bird Hike
Thank you Betty, Chris, Nancy, Clive, Corey for making the bird hikes a success. We had 21 for the first and 23 people the second hike. Saw or should I say "heard" many birds and Chuck will be sending us the list. The weather held off for us (not so the goat derby) and we had some first timers to the part there, former scouts and making connections. No donations. It was good to see some families with kids there. - Joanie Gottschling
Thank you Betty, Chris, Nancy, Clive, Corey for making the bird hikes a success. We had 21 for the first and 23 people the second hike. Saw or should I say "heard" many birds and Chuck will be sending us the list. The weather held off for us (not so the goat derby) and we had some first timers to the part there, former scouts and making connections. No donations. It was good to see some families with kids there. - Joanie Gottschling
April/May created historical display for Amity House
Sunday, April 28 2pm docent training at Kirby's Mill
Wednesday, April 17 7pm annual meeting at the Lodge
Resuming quarterly membership meeting by popular request
Resuming quarterly membership meeting by popular request
Monday, April 22 submitted full application to Champion Kirby House and LOI for Garfield Hall
Assisted at the RJRD-sponsored "Total Eclipse of the Park" April 8
Friends organized a craft activity that showed how the moon moves across the face of the sun. Corey Ringle & Terry Duncan pictured at our table.
Work continues on Amity House restoration