Pima MN 2023 Annual Meeting

Franklin Lane presenting the Train Mural by Joe Pagac during his Barrio Viejo Walking Tour

On a beautiful, sunny Sunday on December 10th, the Pima Chapter held their annual meeting, graciously hosted by Penny Miller (C2), at her home in the Tucson Mountains. Scrumptious food, good friends and a good time was had by all! Attendance was at an all-time high for the chapter with 46 people including members, new recruits (C8) and family members. Twelve (12) MNs participated in pre-meeting activities which included a Barrio Viejo Walking Tour guided by Franklin Lane (C1), a Nature Hike with a Geology Twist at Sweetwater Preserve conducted by Jenna Marvin (C3) and a Sweetwater Wetlands Birdwalk lead by Christina Klock (C7). 

Pima County Natural Resources and Parks & Recreation, Environmental Education (EE), took over as the Chapter’s Sponsor in 2023. Chapter Advisor, Melissa Mundt (C5), gave a brief presentation on EE’s role as our Chapter Sponsor. A BIG thank you was given to all members for their continued volunteer service to our community and associate partners and to the chapter. In addition, 5 year certification awards were presented to 19 Pima Chapter members who have recertified for 5 or more years thanking them. 

Post by Deb Petrich C1; Photos courtesy of Kathy McLin C3, Linda Doughty C6, Tania Morris C6, Dana Hook C6, Franklin Lane C1