Who We Are
The Friends of Hemlock Gorge Reservation, a community organization founded in 1990 and dedicated to preserving and improving Hemlock Gorge.
Donations
The Friends of Hemlock Gorge is now a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and contributions to the Friends are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Please consider contributing to The Friends of Hemlock Gorge for our work in 2023. A contribution in any amount is appreciated. Suggested annual dues are $10 for seniors, $15 for individuals, $25 for families, and $100 for angels. Our donations are managed through PayPal and go directly to our bank. For those who give $25 or more, we are offering as a give one of four gorgeous posters of Hemlock Gorge created by Friends’ Vice-President Evan Weststrate. To view the posters and make a $25 or greater donation, click here. To contribute without ordering a poster, just use the PayPal button here. Please note that we are recognized as a charity by PayPal and pay the lowest processing fee that is offered.
Getting involved
About the organization
Officers
| Position | Officer |
|---|---|
| President | John Mordes |
| Vice-President | Evan Weststrate |
| Treasurer | Robin Dexter |
| Secretary | Amy Kahn |
| Stone Building Subcommittee Chair | Vaunita Schnell |
| Membership Coordinator and Webmaster | Benjamin Kahn |
| Historian | Vacant |
| Poet Laureate | Vacant |
Board of Directors
Members of our Board of Directors are: Vaunita Schnell, City Councilor Bill Humphrey, Chris Osborne, and Rena Getz, in addition to the President, Vice-President, and Treasurer of the Friends who serve ex officio.
Historical Officers
| Position | Former Officer |
|---|---|
| Former Presidents | Vaunita Schnell, Brian Yates |
| Former Secretaries | Hannah Sherman, Bonnie Pearson |
| Former Historian | Ken Newcomb |
| Former Poet Laureate | Sarah Hannah |