2018 ANNUAL REPORT
Between our Trail Crew and our Litter Pick up Crew, Friends of DuPontForest invested more than 1000 volunteer hours to help maintain the trailsand keep the roads free of litter. We thank all of our volunteers for their hardwork, especially our trail bosses Lyle and Molly Burgmann. In the Spring and Fall 2018, Friends of DuPont Forest sponsored volunteerwork weekends with AB-Tech students. Led by AB-Tech professor, Eric Hurly,the students built new kiosks at Lake Imaging and Hookers Falls. In April of 2018, thanks to the generous donations from our members anddonors, Friends of DuPont Forest donated $50k toward s the construction ofthe much needed Hooker Falls bathroom.
DUPONT TRAILS
1000+ Volunteer Hours
$50K Invested
100+ bags of trash
removed from roadsides
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
16 Educational Events Kudos to our Events Committee! In 2018 they put on 15 sold out educational events including the ever popular mushroom hike and alecture about the history of moonshine in DuPont Forest and CedarMountain. Job well done! The inaugural DuPont Forest Festival launched on September 22, 2018. Weare so thankful for all of our volunteers. Thank you for sharing your timeand knowledge. It is people like you who will inspire the next generation tolove the Forest.
MEMBERSHIP
20% Growth
700+ Attendees
Friends of DuPont Forest welcomed many new faces in 2018! From newvolunteers, to new sponsors and donors, Friends of DuPont Forest is550+ members strong and growing. Our members care deeply aboutprotecting DuPont Forest. It is the place they go to seek adventure, takea walk in the woods, spend time with their kids, unwind, explore,challenge themselves. Together, we are a strong advocate for the Forest.You could say we speak for the trees. From water quality, to trails, topublic safety, to wildlife, we campaign for policies and investment thatprotect and conserve the Forest.
FRIENDS OF DUPONT FOREST
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jeff Jennings, President Lucia Gerdes, Vice PresidentChuck Ramsey, SecretaryJennifer Peyton, Treasurer Heather BryanCheryl CalvertAlan Cameron Tom Fanslow Lynn Harton Jim PlickMark Stierwalt Fred Weed
EVENTS COMMITTEE
Ericka BergNancy CadoraLucia GerdesMary and Pete LandrySara LandryBruce MacDonaldBev ParlierChuck RamseyAleen Steinberg
FOREST FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
Alan CameraonSara LandryBev ParlierPatty StahlAleen SteinbergKent Wilcox
HISTORY COMMITTEE
Fred Weed. ChairEricka BergTom FanslowLucia GerdesJeff JenningsSara Landry
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tom Fanslow, ChairDanny BernsteinKent Wilcox
VOLUNTEER WITH FRIENDS OF DUPONT FOREST
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TRAIL BOSS
Lyle BurgmannMolly Burgmann
LITTER PICK UP LEADERS
Sara LandryFred Weed
*includes $50k for the Hooker Falls Bathroom Construction
FINANCIALS
Mission71%
Administration29%
71%Total Spent on mission
EXPENSES
$135.462*
STAFF TIME
53% spent on mission
MEMBERSHIP
Up 20%
REVENUE
$90,958
DONATIONS
Up 7%
2018 CONTRIBUTORS
Tim CarssowErwin MaddreyChuck and Jean McGradyCedar Mountain Cafe
FOREST ANGELS
$1500+
TRIPLE FALLS CONTRIBUTORS
$500 Black Forest CampgroundEquilibarCamp HighlanderKanuga Conference Center Piney Mountain Bike LoungeRUN828 FoundationSquatch BikesMark AndresenDanielle BernsteinMichelle and Eric BrownCharles Burden
HIGH FALLS CONTRIBUTORS
$1000
Deer Ridge Property ManagementRomantic AshevilleGreer GunbyLani and Rick HouckGinger and Randy JacksonFred Weed
THANK YOU
Nancy and Joseph DePippoTom FanslowRobert HendelJeff and Elizabeth JenningsWilliam LowndesAmy McMarrowJacqueline N. PreisMissy and Alexander SchenckNancy SnowdenAleen Steinberg
HOOKER FALLS CONTRIBUTORS
$250 Sycamore Cycles Pisgah ForestJohn BatsonMike BeattyRobert BennettDixie BlumerMolly and Lyle BurgmannCheryl and David CarsonSuzanne and Dick ChildsSaumil ChudgarBill Edmonds
David GoddardJoe GondolfBetsy and Don JordanLes LoveHeather LyndonKathleen and Graydon NanceKaren and Joe NarsavageAlisa and Daniel StutzbachRichard Thomas
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