The 13th Annual Smith Rock Group "Spring Thing" Volunteer Day Is Saturday, May 7, 2005

Spring is coming to Smith Rock and it is time to do it again! Please help be a part of the 13th Annual Smith Rock Spring Thing volunteer day. This one day event focuses on restoration projects to protect and enhance Smith Rock State Park and nearby public lands. Projects include erosion control, trail improvement, grass and tree planting, trash cleanup, climbing route cleaning & chalk removal. At the end of the day we provide our volunteers with a full dinner, slide show and a fun, fund-raising auction and raffle. All money raised goes directly to fund future events and purchase project supplies.

HOW YOU CAN HELP
Please help make this year's Spring Thing a success by donating items for the event, or the fundraising auction and raffle. Your sponsorship is for a great cause and every dollar raised goes directly back into projects in the park. As a contributor, your company's name and logo will be included in all event material, and of course, profusely thanked, featured, and promoted as a sponsor. Please pledge your support by April 1 for inclusion in the distributed promotional posters.

WHERE
The Spring Thing takes place at Smith Rock State Park near Terrebonne, Oregon. The park is located in the fragile high desert of Central Oregon and is home to eagles, osprey, deer, beaver, otter, mink, as well as rock climbers, hikers, mountain bikers, birdwatchers, and nature lovers. The event begins at 8 AM with registration at Smith Rock Park and concludes with the dinner, auction, and raffle starting around 6 PM. Parking passes, breakfast snacks, water, sunscreen, work gloves, direction, tools and supplies, and dinner are provided for all volunteers.

2004 Spring Thing
Photo by Ian Caldwell

PLEASE HELP MAKE OUR 13th YEAR A SUCCESS
We've had 12 great years of volunteers, supporters, and park improvements. Thanks so much to the hundreds who have over the years made this possible. Last year's event drew nearly 150 volunteers who completed restoration work valued by Park officials at $28,000, raised over $3,000 for future projects, and had a great time doing it!

The Smith Rock Spring Thing is organized and coordinated by the Smith Rock Group, a grass roots, all-volunteer, non-profit organization with 501(c)3 status, so all contributions are tax deductible (tax exempt number 93-1140108). We are pleased to work in cooperation with the Access Fund & the Oregon State Park.

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Please send contributions and logos to:
SRG c/o Brian Nelson's email: bm41@bendnet.com