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Yosemite AssociationPost Office Box 230El Portal, CA 95318Non-profit OrganizationU.S. POSTAGE PAIDYO S E M I T E A S S O C I AT I O NReturn Service RequestedJoin the Yosemite AssociationThe Yosemite Association initiates and supportsinterpretive, educational, research, scientific,and environmental programs in Yosemite NationalPark, in cooperation with the National ParkService. Authorized by Congress, the Associationprovides services and direct financial support inorder to promote park stewardship and enrich thevisitor experience.Besides publishing and selling books, maps,and other materials, YA operates an outdooradventure program, the Yosemite Art Center, thebear canister rental program, and the WildernessPermit Reservation system. Revenues generatedby these activities fund a variety of National ParkService programs in Yosemite.You can help us be successful by becominga member. Individuals, families, and businessesthroughout the country have long supported theYosemite Association with their dues and participationin our programs.Won’t you join us in our efforts to makeYosemite an even better place?MOVING?If you are moving or have recently moved, don’t forgetto notify us. You are a valued member of the Association,and we’d like to keep in touch with you.MEMBER BENEFITSAs a member of the Yosemite Association, you will enjoy thefollowing benefits and much more:• Yosemite, the quarterly Association journal;• 15% discount on all books, products, and tuition forOutdoor Adventures offered by the Association;• Discounts on lodging rates at properties in and around thepark;• 10% discount at The Ansel Adams Gallery in YosemiteValley (some restrictions apply);• Opportunity to attend member events and to volunteer inthe park;• Know that your support is helping us make a difference inYosemite National Park.When you join at one of the following levels, you willreceive a special membership gift:Supporting: Spirit of Yosemite, the video version of theaward-winning park orientation filmContributing: The Yosemite by John Muir, with photographsand annotations by Galen RowellSustaining: Yosemite Once Removed—Portraits of theBackcountry, a book of photos by Claude Fiddler paired withessays about Yosemite’s wilderness, plus invitations to specialgatherings throughout the yearPatron: “Aspen Leaves and Half Dome,” a matted 11” x 14”color photograph by Howard Weamer, plus invitations tospecial gatherings throughout the yearBenefactor: “El Capitan,” a matted 8” x 10” Ansel AdamsSpecial Edition Photograph, plus invitations to special gatheringsthroughout the year, including an elegant eveningreception at the Ahwahnee MeadowYOSEMITE ASSOCIATIONBoard of TrusteesLennie RobertsChristina A. Holloway, Thomas J. ShephardChairGina TanSuzanne Corkins,Phyllis WeberVice ChairBradley Anderholm,Barbara Boucke,Ex officioTreasurerJeani Ferrari,Keith E. AlleyEx officioThomas E. Bowman Elvira Nishkian,Gabriella “Nené”Ex officioCasaresChris Stein,Phil FrankNPS RepresentativeGerald HaslamMike Tollefson,Kimi Kodani HillNPS RepresentativeMalcolm MargolinStaffSteven P. Medley, PresidentBeth Pratt, Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerPete Devine, Educational Programs DirectorLaurel Rematore, Membership & Development DirectorJeanne Andrew, Sales Station SupervisorTom Arfsten, Sales Station CoordinatorNicole Brocchini, Sales Staion CoordinatorLou Carter, Fulfillment CoordinatorJill Harter, BookkeeperSharron Law, Cashier SupervisorDenise Ludington, Cashier AssistantShelly Stephens, Sales Administrative CoordinatorPat Wight, Buying & Distribution Coordinatoris published quarterly for members of the Yosemite Association. It is edited by Laurel Rematore and produced by Robin Weiss Graphic Design.Copyright © 2005 Yosemite Association. Submission of manuscripts, photographs, and other materials is welcomed. Inset photo courtesy ofthe Arthur C. Pillsbury Collection. E-mail can be sent to: info@yosemite.org Website: http://yosemite.orgPrinted on New Leaf EcoOffset 100 paper (contains 100% post-consumer waste, processed chlorine-free) using soy-based inks.Please enroll me in the Yosemite Association as a . . .Mr. Ms. Mrs. Other$35 Individual MemberName (please print):$40 Joint/Family Member$60 Supporting Member$125 Contributing Member$250 Sustaining Member$500 Patron Member$1,000 Benefactor Member$50 International MemberAddress:City:Daytime phone number:Enclosed is a check for:State/Zip:E-mail address:Or charge credit card #:expires:28 Y O S E M I T E A S S O C I A T I O N , S U M M E R 2 0 0 5Mail to: Yosemite Association, PO Box 230, El Portal, CA 95318. 209/379-2646