District Manager's Corner
The flurry of fall activities has died down, but the memories of them lives on. The photo-essays in this issue of the Conservation Almanac underscore a couple things. These articles remind me of the joy that comes with watching a child discover something for the first time or experiencing them create art. I also am reminded of the incredible treasure we have in Trinity County in all of you — our colleagues, friends and neighbors — who volunteer your time to help us make events like Summer Day Camp at the Young Family Ranch and the Salmon Festival such successes. For all of you, I am very thankful and I will think of you as my family gathers to celebrate Thanksgiving.
I want to give special thanks to three people the District has honored this year. We nominated these individuals for recognition by the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts at its annual meeting this November. Noreen Doyas was nominated to be the state association’s Employee of the Year. Noreen has been our Grants Manager for over 10 years, and she has been with the District since 1993. Everyone who works with her knows that, in many ways, she is the glue that holds us together. She works tirelessly to find funding to support our programs, a reflection of her deep commitment to the District and to all of us, her colleagues. We nominated Jerry Hauke and Kenneth Baldwin for statewide Volunteer of the Year. They are passionate about the work the District does, giving freely of their time whether it is attending meetings or tromping around in the woods. Jerry and Kenneth bring their many years of experience with them and a true sense of community spirit. This year the state association chose to recognize Kenneth as the statewide Volunteer of the Year.
It was my honor to nominate Noreen, Jerry and Kenneth, and in doing so my thoughts went out to every District employee and volunteer on district projects. We applaud each and every one of you for your dedication and your friendship.
Pat Frost
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