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SPOTLIGHT
People Making a Difference
Thank you to all of our volunteers!
Approximately 250 volunteers, along with their families and Irvine Ranch Conservancy staff, turned out for a festive "2009 Volunteer Appreciation" party in early May. Held under the shady oak trees in Augustine Staging Area, the gathering served as an opportunity for these extraordinary people to temporarily put aside their volunteer duties and enjoy an all-access day in the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks featuring live music, delicious food and nature's bounty. IRC partners including OC Parks Director Mark Denny, Laguna Canyon Foundation Executive Director Karl Warkomski, along with other representatives attended the event, which was truly tailored to recognize the deep levels of volunteerism and partnership that enrich visitors' experiences on the Natural Landmarks. Twelve volunteers received special awards for going above and beyond the call of duty. They were Tom Sabin, David Wilson, Chuck Welti, Joan Steiner, Ed Steiner, Jim Christy, Jim Manson, Dick Walters, David Louton, Pam Matsufuji, David Shuman and Vicki Coonradt. Since July 2008, IRC - and members of the public who have visited the Landmarks - have benefited from more than 7,570 hours of volunteer assistance. IRC estimates that its large and talented network of dedicated volunteers saved the organization approximately $170,500 in the last fiscal year alone, freeing up those funds to be used for habitat restoration and other vital conservation initiatives and programs. IRC plans to continue to expand its volunteer opportunities in order to fulfill the expanding needs of the land. Volunteers who received 100 hour pins included: Mike Bornia Mike Armstrong Janice Bora Joe Bramblett John Brown Dan Carreras Paul Cartagena Vicki Coonradt Jerri Doonay Keith Eckstein John Ganahl Thea Gavin Larry Harden Sue Harris Don Havens Andy Lee Julie Maurer Marlene McCallum Cindy Nelson Sean Noonan Keith Parsons Erin Peyton Erica Rozett Thomas Sabin David Shuman Kimberlee Staff Brenda Sabin Joan Steiner Ed Steiner Chuck Sweigart Scott Thompson Rainer Ullrich Philip Weinreich Chuck Welti David Wilson Once again, IRC would like to extend its sincere thanks to all the volunteers.
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