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MaKING A DIFFERENCE

Under the leadership of Jim Click and Mel Zuckerman (2 original members who helped to establish the FRIENDS OF SABINO CANYON Board of Directors in 1993), the “Save Our Sabino” campaign raised awareness on damage the canyon suffered from devastating flooding and what it would take to restore the roads and the trails.

Over $725,000 in cash contributions and over $300,000 of in-kind donations came in over a 4 month period. Folks like eegee’s, Brent Kyte from Pizza Hut, Mark Smith of the Eclectic Café, Bert Williams of Williams and Associates, Tom Zlaket of Clear Channel Radio – and of course Mel Zuckerman of Canyon Ranch Health Resort and Jim Click, Jr. of The Jim Click Automotive Team each matching $125,000, made this our most successful fund raising effort ever!

So many people contributed and every gift – from a $1.00 to $100,000 - made a difference and allowed the Forest Service to move ahead and get all of Sabino’s trails re-opened. There are also plans for a new interpretive trail at the end of the road and a new vista point with educational information about the geologic changes that occur during the floods.

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INTERESTED IN TAKING YOUR SUPPORT TO ANOTHER LEVEL?

The Friends of Sabino Canyon are always on the look out for passionate recreationists who would like to join our Board of Directors. Our board members represent a diverse group of citizens who are committed to the care and stewardship of Sabino Canyon.

If you are interested, please contact us via email at: friends@sabinocanyon.org or call us at (520)749-1900.

If you love Sabino Canyon, can spare a few hours a month, an have relevant skills and experience in fundraising, financial management, sales and promotions and event planning. We’d love to hear from you!Please send your resume to Dave Bushell - Board PresidentFRIENDS OF SABINO CANYONP.O. Box 31265 Tucson, AZ 85751-1265

a 501(c)(3) charitable organization www.sabinocanyon.org

PHONE LINE TRAIL RE-OPENS! Dave Bushell, President of Friends of Sabino Canyon Board of Directors; Larry Raley, Dis-trict Ranger of Santa Catalina Ranger District; Mel Zuckerman, founder of Canyon Ranch Health Resort; Jim Click, Jr./ The Jim Click Automotive Team; Mark Rey, Under Secretary of Agriculture; Tom Zlaket of Clear Channel Radio; Mark Smith, Owner/Eclectic Cafe; Brent Kyte, Pizza Huts of Arizona; and Jeanine Derby, Forest Supervisor, Coronado National Forest.

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FROM THE President’s MESSY DESK

To our old and new friends: Wow. In the last few months, Friends

of Sabino Canyon has raised more than $725,00.00 in the “Save our Sabino” cam-paign. With the help of Jim Click and Mel Zuckerman, both past Friends of Sabino Canyon board members, we have raised more in these months than we have in ten years. I have to thank them for putting forth their resources, time, and money.

The time I spent with the trail repair crews was exhausting just to observe, but work continues. The media coverage has been nothing short of stellar. We introduced Pizza Hut as our June S.O.S sponsor match-ing dollar for dollar up to $40,000.00. I have to thank my board for the un-

ending hours of work. This is a hard working volunteer group, I’m proud to be associated with such a crew. But, in the end, it is you that I have to thank profoundly. We asked and you delivered. This is nothing new, as I have witnessed in my many years with Friends. With businesses like The Jim Click Automotive Team, Canyon Ranch Health Resort, Clear Channel Radio, Eclectic Café, eegee’s, Williams and Associates backing, this campaign became a reality. There will be more to do, and ask of you in the future, and based on your track record…you’ll be there. I thank you.

Let’s get together in the canyon at Music In The Canyon on Nov. 30th!

See you in the canyon, Dave President/Board of Directors Friends of Sabino Canyon

P.S. Larry Raley, the District Manager, is retir-ing in January. Great guy to work with and he will be missed.

Follow the Luminarias to The

13th AnNUAL

MUSIC IN THE CANYONHOLIDAY CONCERT & SILENt AUCTION

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Dave Bushell - President, Board of Directors/Friends of Sabino Canyon

Jim Click and Smokey Bear

Mel Zuckerman, David Bushell and Jim Click kick off the SOS campaign.

Mark Rey, Under Secretary, U.S. Department ofAgriculture.

Heidi Schewel and District Ranger Larry Raley of Santa Catalina Ranger District.

Notes from the Ranger

Hello Friends.

We had a great “Save Our Sabino” SOS closing event with the “ribbon cutting”ceremony on September 30th.

What an amazing event SOS has been. I can’t begin to thank you enough for the $725,000 + that has been collected. You currently have $200,000 under contract with the Youth Conservation Corps to continue working on trails throughout Sabino Canyon and accessing Mt. Lemmon. This process will allow us to bring trails back to standard that would normally have taken us 3 to 5 years to get to. I want all to know how much I appreciate the hard work that has gone into the SOS campaign.

On another note, I will be retiring from the Forest Service on January 3, 2008. I have had an amazing career with the Forest Service which started in 1971, and it is time to move on. Sherry Tune, who many of you may already know, has been hired as an assistant District Ranger and will be on the district immediately.

After January 3rd, Stan Helin, the Forest Recreation and Engineering Staff Officer, will be on the district for several months as the Acting District Ranger until the position is filled on a permanent basis. I have really enjoyed the past four years at Santa Catalina. I value the friendships I have formed with many of you. I will not be leaving Tucson, so I look forward to continuing to work with you in a volunteer capacity.

Thank you all for your continued support to Sabino Canyon. I hope to see you on the trails soon.

Larry D. Raley District RangerSanta Catalina Ranger DistrictCoronado National Forest

BOARD OF DIRECTORS BALLOTFRIENDS OF SABINO CANYON - MEMBERS ONLYNAME: _____________________________________________Please vote for up to 11 of the following candidates: ___KEITH BAUMAN___SANDEE BINYON___FRED BLATT___DAVE BUSHELL___MIKE DOMINGUEZ___MOLLY HUNTER___BILL KAUFMAN___JUDE McCARTHY___TRACEY METCALFE ROWLEY___BOB PORTER___HOWARD WEISS__________________________Please bring your ballot to the Friends of Sabino Canyon Annual Meeting onSaturday, February 9th, 2008 at 9 AM, Sabino Canyon Visitor Center Conference Room or mail by January 31, 2008 to: Friends of Sabino Canyon P.O. Box 31265 • Tucson, AZ 85751 ATTN: Board Elections

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FRIENDS OF SABINO CANYONMEMBERSHIP INFORMATIONMail this form along with your contribution to:

FRIENDS OF SABINO CANYON • P. O. Box 31265 •Tucson, AZ 85751. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. (Please print.)

Name(s): _____________________________________________________________

Street Address: ________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________ State: ________ Zip: _____________

Phone: _________________________ E-mail _______________________________ Enclosed is my tax deductible gift to Friends of Sabino Canyon - a 501(c)3 charitable organization: $1000* $500* $250* $100 $50 $25 Other ______

PAYMENT INFO: Please make checks payable to: FRIENDS OF SABINO CANYON. VISA MasterCard Credit Card # _______________________________________ Exp. Date_______

Name (on card): _____________________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________________________* FOR SPECIAL GIFTS OF $250 & ABOVE. Your name as you would like it to appear on your handcrafted ceramic donor tile to decorate rafters by the Visitor Center Bookstore Entrance:(Please print legibly.)Due by December 31, 2007

JOIN US for the

MUSIC IN THE CANYON HOLIDAY CONCERT& SILENT AUCTION

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 305PM - 9PM

Follow the luminaries from the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center to the Friends of Sabino Canyon’s unique outdoor holiday concert once again featuring the world famous Tucson Arizona Boys’ Chorus along with other local talented musicians.

Select a special holiday gift from our silent auction, and enjoy a range of hot snacks and beverages. Suggested donation is $2 person, $5 family. All proceeds benefit Friends of Sabino Canyon. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. Parking fees are waived for the event. Hope to see you there!

Want to help? If you are available to volunteer at Music in the Canyon or if your business would like to be a sponsor or donate a silent auction item, please email us at friends@sabinocanyon.org or call us at (520) 749-1900.

The Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus will once again fill the canyon with holiday cheer at MUSIC IN THE CANYON.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDave Bushell PRESIDENT

Keith Bauman VICE PRESIDENT

Fred Blatt SECRETARY

Tracey Rowley TREASURER

Sandee BinyonMike Dominguez

Molly HunterBill Kaufman

Jude McCarthyBob Porter

Howard Weiss

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORChristina Mahar

FOREST SERVICELarry Raley

Mindee RothHeidi Schewel

MarK YOUR CALENDARS! Friends of Sabino Canyon

ANNUAL MEETING

FEBRUARY 9, 2008at 9AM

CoNFERENCE ROOMSABINO CANYON VISITOR CENTER

“Creature Feature”from the

Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum

Meet the animals featuring creatures that

call Sabino Canyon their home!www.desertmuseum.org

Docents from the world-renowned museum will educate and amaze you

with a presentation on wildlife and theirhabitat in Sabino Canyon

HAPPY TRAILS. . .RECORD BREAKING SUPPORT for ‘SAVE OUR SABINO’ CAMPAIGN

(Photo above) Jim Click, Jr. of The Jim Click Automotive Team; Diane Maxwell; and Mel Zuckerman, founder of Canyon Ranch Health Resort celebrate National Public Lands Day on September 30, 2007 in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area of Coronado National Forest.

Over $725,000 in community support resulted from the SAVE OUR SABINO campaign. A beautiful plaque was dedicated on National Public Lands Day by the Forest Service to honor the 10 major donors of the SOS campaign, and is now displayed at the Ramada next to the tram booth. Handmade tiles recognize the many contributors who gave $500 or more.

(Right) Santa Catalina District Ranger Larry Raley thanks the Friends of Sabino Canyon.

(Left) Bob Porter, one of the founding members of the Friends of Sabino Canyon Board of Directors since 1993, has remained an active board member since its inception, and looks forward to the 15th anniversary next year.

In Memoriam

Friends of Sabino Canyon would like to acknowledge gifts made in memory of thefollowing friends of the canyon:

Jacqueline Brooks GabanskiLottie BuckBill GreshamPaula HatfieldPatti Homewood IacsonanMaxine Johnson InmanMarilyn RatliffTheodore RothDon Teeple