General Meeting May 15, 2019

The meeting was held at the Darrington Library and president Martha Rasmussen opened with introductions.  Steve Somsen gave the treasurer’s report:

• Grand total of three accounts at Coastal Community Bank:   $19,384.62 
• Membership:  35 active members with 4 due for renewal.

Guest Speakers:  Ashley Ross & Adrienne Hall gave a slide presentation outlining plans to restore the USFS Suiattle Guard Station.

Division Reports:

• Friends for Public Use (FFPU):  Martha discussed road adoptions & reported on “rescues” that can occur when one adopts a road and the value of volunteers and a team effort to keep the roads open for public use.  On National Trail Day they will be working again on the 8 mile trail.
• Friends of North Mountain (FONM):  Steve Somsen updated us on the restoration efforts and a volunteer (Brian) who has agreed to maintain a presence at the lookout over the summer months.  Details of the concrete pier replacement and the engineering design (in process) were also discussed.

Committee Reports:

• Websites:  Martha informed us of the upgrades to the websites darringtonstrong.com and discoverdarrington.com.
• Friends of Fortson:  Martha met with Dawn & Gary earlier in the day and reported on current plans for the park and the map that was just submitted to the county.

Other Reports:

• Darrington Collaborative:   Paul Wagner and Phyllis Reed gave a detailed description of what the Darrington Collaborative is and the status of current projects.
• Darrington Library:  Asheley  Bryson and reported on upcoming library activities and events.
• Oso Auxiliary:  Marla reported on the upcoming garage sale in Oso and the Oso Slide Memorial fund  soliciting local donations for the upcoming dinner and auction

Next Meeting June 19, 2019