Spring 2007 - Yosemite Online

Yosemite AssociationPost Office Box 230El Portal, CA 95318Non-profit OrganizationU.S. POSTAGE PAIDYOSEMITE ASSOCIATIONReturn Service RequestedJoin the Yosemite AssociationThe Yosemite Association initiates and supportsinterpretive, educational, research, scientific, andenvironmental programs in Yosemite NationalPark, in cooperation with the National ParkService. Authorized by Congress, the Associationprovides services and direct financial support inorder to promote park stewardship and enrich thevisitor experience.Besides publishing and selling books, maps,and other materials, YA operates an outdooradventure program, the Yosemite Art Center, thebear canister rental program, and the WildernessPermit Reservation system. Revenues generatedby these activities fund a variety of National ParkService programs in Yosemite.You can help us be successful by becoming amember. Individuals, families, and businessesthroughout the country have long supported theYosemite Association with their dues and participationin our programs.Won’t you join us in our efforts to makeYosemite an even better place?MOVING?If you are moving or have recently moved, don’t forgetto notify us. You are a valued member of the Association,and we’d like to keep in touch with you.MEMBER BENEFITSAs a member of the Yosemite Association, you will enjoythe following benefits and much more:• Yosemite, the quarterly Association journal;• 15% discount on all books, products, and tuition forOutdoor Adventures offered by the Association;• Discounts on lodging rates at properties in and aroundthe park;• 10% discount at The Ansel Adams Gallery in YosemiteValley (some restrictions apply);• Opportunity to attend member events and to volunteerin the park;• Know that your support is helping us make a differencein Yosemite National Park.When you join at one of the following levels, you will alsoreceive:Supporting: The Ahwahnee—Yosemite’s Grand Hotel by KeithS. Walklet; the carefully researched story of this remarkablehotel.Contributing: Obata’s Yosemite, featuring 85 full-color reproductionsof Chiura Obata’s sumi ink paintings, watercolors,and woodblock prints along with illuminating essays.Sustaining: Yosemite—Art of an American Icon edited by AmyScott; a companion to the landmark exhibit, plus invitationsto special gatherings during the year.Patron: Kolbrener’s Yosemite, featuring stunning photographyby Ansel Adams’ student Bob Kolbrener, plus invitations tospecial gatherings during the year.Benefactor: “Half Dome from Glacier Point,” a matted 8” x10” Ansel Adams Special Edition Photograph, plus invitationsto special gatherings during the year, including an elegant falldinner at the Ahwahnee Meadow.YOSEMITE ASSOCIATIONBoard of TrusteesChristina A. Holloway,ChairSuzanne Corkins,Vice ChairBarbara Boucke,TreasurerKeith E. AlleyBradley AnderholmRod A. AtteberyThomas E. BowmanGabriella “Nené”CasaresJeani FerrariGerald HaslamKimi Kodani HillMalcolm MargolinArnita Multani ProffittLennie RobertsGina TanPhyllis WeberDan Jensen, Ex officioPhil Frank,Cartoonist EmeritusThomas J. Shephard,Trustee EmeritusChris Stein,NPS RepresentativeMike Tollefson,NPS RepresentativeStaffBeth Pratt, Interim PresidentLaurel Rematore, Membership & Development DirectorMichelle Hansen, Retail DirectorTom Arfsten, Sales Station SupervisorMildred Byrd, Sales Station CoordinatorLaura Beardsley, Membership CoordinatorNicole Brocchini, Sales Station CoordinatorPete Devine, Education CoordinatorGretchen Faherty, YAEC CoordinatorJill Harter, BookkeeperTodd King, Retail Operations ManagerHolly Kuehn, Sales Administrative CoordinatorRichard Lang, Bookrack AssistantSallee Lang, Bookrack AssistantSharron Law, Cashier SupervisorDenise Ludington, Cashier AssistantMegan Pardini, Administrative CoordinatorShelly Stephens, Purchasing CoordinatorCorrie Stetzel, Fulfillment Coordinatoris published quarterly for members of the Yosemite Association. It is edited by Kathleen M. Wong and Laurel Rematore and produced byRobin Weiss Graphic Design. Copyright © 2007 Yosemite Association. Submission of manuscripts, photographs, and other materials is welcomed.E-mail can be sent to: info@yosemite.org Website: http://yosemite.orgInset photo of dogwood tree blossoms courtesy of Laurel Rematore. Printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks.Please enroll me in the Yosemite Association as a . . .Mr. Ms. Mrs. Other$35 Individual MemberName (please print):$40 Joint/Family Member$60 Supporting Member$125 Contributing Member$250 Sustaining Member$500 Patron Member$1,000 Benefactor Member$50 International MemberAddress:City:Daytime phone number:Enclosed is a check for:State/Zip:E-mail address:Or charge credit card #:expires:Mail to: Yosemite Association, PO Box 230, El Portal, CA 95318. 209/379-2646