January 17, 2004
Annual General Membership Meeting
The Verde River Citizens Alliance (VRCA) held its
annual general
membership meeting Jan. 17, 2004 at Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Activities included the biennial election of
officers and discussion of plans for the coming year. Bill Goss was elected
president; Steve Kling, vice president; Christopher Hulse, secretary; and David
Nelson, treasurer. Anita Rochelle, VRCA
outgoing president, brought the membership up to date on the issues and events
relating to the Yavapai Ranch Land Trade.
December 20, 2003 Meeting, Win Hjalmarson
Speaks -Awards Presented
The unforgettable, and inimitable, Win Hjalmarson presented a commentary
on events over the past year and a look at the future.
Community members who received awards for their meritorious
contributions in preserving water resources in the Verde Valley were Jane Moore,
Max Castillo, Barbara Litrell, Tony Gioia, David Leibforth, Dick Ellis, Diane Joens, and Bob
Rothrock. Citizens Water Advisory Group (CWAG) received
organizational recognition for the work they've done in the Tri-cities area.
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VRCA President Anita Rochell-Goss presents award to David Leibforth
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Anita gives Tony Gioia award
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Bob Rothrock and Diane Joens receive awards for meritorious contributions to preserving water resources in the Verde Valley
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Bob Rothrock, Diane Joens and David Leibforth show awards
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Bob honored for his civic contributions
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Chip Davis presents Treasurer Bill Goss with a certificate of recognition
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Chip Davis gives Steve Kling an award for service to VRCA
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Jane Moore, Chip Davis and Win Hjalmarson enjoy brunch
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Clyde McClelland watches ceremony
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Dave Nelson and Christopher Hulse. Chris has served as secretary and Dave is incoming treasurer
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David Leibforth and Arizona State Representative Tom O'Halleran
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David Leibforth thanks VRCA (Win Hjalmarson in background)
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Debbie LaFrance, former treasurer and orginal member of VRCA
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Sedona Mayor Dick Ellis, his wife Jo and Harry Easton
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VRCA members (Jim Byrkit at left) enjoy Christmas brunch
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VRCA members visit
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Bill Goss watches as Harry Easton presents Dick Ellis with a civic award
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Harry enjoys brunch
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Jane Moore receives plaque from Anita for her service to water issues in the community
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Sharing a smile
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Surprise, surprise! Anita gets a certificate for her dedicated service to the VRCA
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NAU Professor Emeritus Dr. James Byrkit
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Jo Ellis and Linda Nelson
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Maggie Formhals and Bob Rothrock
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Nancy Synder and Dave Nelson visit
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Pete Bain and Vice President Steve Kling talk about Verde River issues
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Pete Bain
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Teri and David Leibforth with David's plaque for making a difference in Verde Valley water issues
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Teri Leibforth
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Teri and David
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Photographer at work
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Rep. Tom O'Halleran and Sedona Mayor Dick Ellis visit
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Rep. O'Halleran and Mayor Ellis listen to program
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Camp Verde Councilmember Tony Gioia recognized for meritorious service to the community in water issues
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Tony Gioia
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Photos by Diane Joens and Harry Easton
