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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
dupontforest.com | 828.713.2368
P.O. Box 218 Hendersonville, NC 28793
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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
dupontforest.com | 828.713.2368
TRAIL BOSS
Lyle BurgmannMolly Burgmann
LITTER PICK UP LEADERS
Sara LandryFred Weed
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*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
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MEMBERSHIP
Up 20%
REVENUE
$90,958
DONATIONS
Up 7%
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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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