| Project Name | Yukon Delta NWR Centennial Event |
| Project Number | 127 |
| Location | Bethel, Anchorage |
| Dates | Oct 2, Nov 13-14, 2009 |
| Duration | |
| Number of Volunteers Needed | local volunteers plus 2-3 |
| Description | Anchorage: October 2 (Anchorage area Volunteers needed)
Friends will assist USF&W staff in planning, organizing, and setting up at Wendy Williamson Auditorium for the opening of the Alaska Maritime NWR and Yukon Delta NWR�s Centennial Photo Exhibit and October 2 reception. Friends will help plan and arrange catering for the reception. Friends will promote the refuges and the Friends organization while hosting the event. All Anchorage area members are encouraged to apply and help out in various ways. This is a good opportunity for Anchorage members to meet each other and the USF&W Regional office staff, as well as learn more about the refuges and programs. Bethel: November 13-14 (2 or 3 Volunteers needed) Friends� volunteers will assist Yukon Delta staff in planning and facilitating their Centennial celebration, including a photo exhibit, reception, and open house at the Cultural Center in Bethel. Friends will arrange catering, help set up and host the reception. Friends will promote the refuge and recruit for Friends while hosting the events. Transportation, food, and lodging will be provided by Friends and USF&W. |