A Night to Celebrate

 The HSWCD held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 26th at The Historic Central Hotel.  The District reviewed its activity during the past year, an audit of the books was reported, and a potential new program that could benefit landowners in conservation measures was presented.  Kathi Wenick of Feed Barn Catering provided a wonderful Tri-tip dinner with all the fixings.  

The following agencies and people were thanked for their assistance to the District:

  • Tom Sharp
  • Dave and Charlotte Ganskopp
  • The Hines US Forest Service
  • Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife services

Will we see you next year?

 

Note: Photos courtesy of Alex Dohman

The awards presented were made by the Oregon Youth Authority. Recipient Tom Sharp was not present.
The awards were made by the Oregon Youth Authority.  
Three people pose together, with one holding a wooden plaque, in what appears to be a celebratory or award-giving setting.
HSWCD Admin Assist Barbara Pearson (center) presented an appreciation award to Charlotte (left) and Dave Ganskopp (right).  The Ganskopps have provided door prizes for the District's annual meetings for several years.  Charlotte, with her wildlife photography, and Dave, with his flinkknapping.
Two men are standing together, one holding a wooden plaque, against a stone wall backdrop. They appear to be at an award ceremony.
HSWCD's Braden Morris (left) presents Dave Banks of the ODFW (right) with an appreciation award.  The ODFW has allowed the District to park its vehicles in a safe place during office remodels and the recent government shutdown.
Two men are shaking hands; one is handing a wooden plaque to the other in a casual setting.
Tyler Goss of the CWMA (right) presents an appreciation award to Josh Giles of the USFS. (left)  The  Forest Service  has also provided a secure space for District vehicles .  
A group of people sits at tables, listening to a speaker presenting in a warmly lit venue.
HSWCD District Manager Jason Kesling provided an overview of the District's activities for the past year.  
A woman speaks to a seated audience in a cozy, rustic venue with wooden accents and stone walls.
HSWCD's Sage grouse Coordinator Sarah Mundy gave a brief presentation on the CCAA and Tom Sharp's role in the formation of the program.  Tom was not present to receive his award but we hope to see him next year!
A group of people standing together in front of a "Central Hotel" backdrop at an event, with tables and guests seated nearby.
HSWCD staff, left to right: Alex Doman, Braden Morris, Barbara Pearson, Tyler Goss, Kaylee McCall, Sarah Mundy, April Mack, Breanna O'Connor, Jason Kesling.  Not pictured: Priscilla Doan.
A group of people chatting at a gathering, with a focus on a girl in a blue shirt and adults engaged in conversation.
Some of the guests at the meeting.  
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