October 24, 2026

Please RSVP by October 20, 2026

Agenda

Annual Business Meeting

Saturday October 24, 2026

9:00-9:30 AM Coffee Chat with Friends

Continental Breakfast Provided 

9:30 AM-10:30 AM

• Call to Order, Confirm that a quorum is present, Read and Approve 2025 Annual Meeting Minutes 
• Welcome
• Introductions of Special Guests, Staff and Board of Directors
• Year in Review of the Friends-  Bonnie Anderson, Executive Director
•  Looking towards the Future of the Friends- Cheryl Hart, President

                                Questions & Answers

• Friends of the Refuge Board Elections

         Presentation of Board Member slate; .

          Any nominations from the floor.

  Re- Election/ Election of Board Members; 

•           Bylaw Revision click to view
•       Friends of the Refuge President’s Volunteer Service Award Recipients Announced   
•             Adjourn Business Meeting
• 10:30 AM Special Presentation on Friends' Collaboration with Partners on Restoration on the Permanent Wetland on the Main Unit. 

                                Questions & Answers

Site visit to immediately follow presentation 

Natures' Overlook Store will be open and members receive a special 20% off on October 24th.

Please ensure that your membership is current. Only members in good standing are allowed to vote on Directors and Bylaws. You can check by logging into your account of the friends' website.