Many Thanks to All the Contributors in 2002

Many Thanks to All the Contributors in 2002
Happy news. This fiscal year has framed a very different picture for funding—especially where the boatman’s quarterly review is concerned. In fact, the funding level for the bqr is at an all time high! This means that not only will we be able to maintain the quality and frequency of the bqr, but we will also be able to post more issues on gcrg’s website for wider public access. We’d like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our wonderful funders who have helped this year to make our publication possible. • The Ruth H. Brown Foundation • The Chehalis Fund of the Tides Foundation (on the recommendation of Mr. Drummond Pike) • The Louise H. & David S. Ingalls Foundation • The Norcross Wildlife Foundation • Teva • Anonymous And of course, we always appreciate the support we’ve received over the years from the Grand Canyon Conservation Fund (gccf) (a non-profit grant-making program established and managed by the Grand Canyon River Outfitters). The gccf assists with funding for our annual Guides Training Seminar, our Adopt-a-Beach program and our participation in the Adaptive Management Program of Glen Canyon Dam. We also receive significant support from the Grand Canyon Monitoring & Research Center for the Adopt-a-Beach program. The ongoing support we’ve received from these two funders has endured the success of these important programs. Gcrg members are the other key component to this equation. Without your steadfast support through membership dues and general contributions, we would not be able to accomplish what we do. You make the bqr happen as well and we’re forever grateful. Many of our members responded to our year-end fundraising letter with generous contributions totaling over $7,700! We were also extremely honored to receive another $3,200 or so in unsolicited contributions within the December/January period. The list below reflects all year-end contributors as well as those unsolicited donations of more than $100 during the last two months. We apologize that we don’t have space to list everyone, although we’d like to!	Barbara & Phil Albright Betsey Arnett Bruce Andrews Steve Asadorian Frank Bender Mari Carlos Ceres Foundation Marion & Charles Classen Pat & Owen Connell Jim Cuthbertson Lois Jotter Cutter Pat & Roger Essick Edward Foss Steve Jellinek Ed Jodice RJ Johnson Jane & Robert Katz Foundation Irene Kosinski (in memory or Chet Kosinski, Jr.) Gary Ladd Livingry Fund of the Tides Foundation Kiyomi Masatani & Gary Yamahara Joanne Nissen (to honor Don Poulson) Jerry & Judy Overfelt Wayne Peterson Margaret Pratley Steve Savage Walt Taylor, md Ellen Voorhees Gretchen & Daniel Walsh Many more of you gave earlier in 2002 as well. We are so appreciative of every bit of your support—it all helps tremendously. Truly, we extend our thanks to each and every one of our members and all of our funders for standing behind us and believing in our organization. As far as we’re concerned, you are the best!