Friends
of the
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
December
2008
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Martin Hanson was taken on June 6, 2008 as he waited patiently for a
voyage to Sand Island to inspect Plenty Charm, which had just become one
of the likely prospects for restoration by the Friends of the Apostle
Islands National Lakeshore. Martin died in his home at the age of 81 in October. To say that he will be missed is a gross understatement. His quiet accomplishments and efforts to raise awareness and appreciation for wilderness, wild things, and natural resources are legendary. Would the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore be in existence without the dogged determination of Martin Hanson? Perhaps. But when one looks at his influence upon Senator Gaylord Nelson, one wonders how long it might have taken without the persistence of Martin Hanson. |
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Martin Hanson and the "Friends" A leading founder of FAINL, Martin never missed a Board Meeting. He was mostly quiet - but when he spoke, the rest of us listened. With respect. Jewels on the Water - Lake Superior's Apostle Islands is without question the finest coffee table size resource published on the Islands. The publisher of record is the Friends. But if one looks at the small print, the funding of the project becomes evident.
Photographer Layne Kennedy, in his
Acknowledgments wrote: "And to Martin Hanson, whose generous support and
vision made this book a reality. His purpose in providing education and
his support in keeping the Apostle Islands a recognized national
treasure are immeasurable." |
Layne Kennedy Photo |
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Just a
Small Number Left
Martin gave the Friends several hundred copies of
Jewels on the Water -
Lake Superior's Apostle Islands to raise funds for FAINL
projects.
Less than 150 books are left, and at this point
there are no plans to have the book reprinted.
A wonderful way to show friends and business
associates why you love the Islands is to give them a copy of
Jewels on the Water.
You may buy the book on line, or send a check in the amount of
$35.00 to Friends, PO Box 1574, Bayfield, WI 54814 |
Cover Image |
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Logo Wear Our supply of Friends Logo hats is gone. You can see why they were popular! We have ordered more. Our remaining supply of Logo Vests & Logo T-Shirts is shown below. Limited Vests: 1 LG. in black, 1 LG. in blue, 2 LG. in grey, 3 XLG. in grey, 2 XLG. in black and 1 XLG. in blue T-Shirts: Good supply in adult &
kids sizes - color choices are poppy, Just go here to do your shopping! from the comfort of home. |
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A Reminder From Ruth Goetz It is that time of year to renew your Friends Membership. We greatly appreciate your support of our efforts within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore! Plenty Charm??? Back in June Friends of the Apostle Islands announced that it had selected to rehabilitate a place called Plenty Charm as their first Legacy Project. What has happened since? First, the announcement resulted in a considerable number of new members - and designated donations - from individuals interested in the preservation of buildings on Sand Island. Members of the Friends Board visited the site, and a committee was selected to meet monthly on project details. Then a smaller sub-committee was named to work with Park Service staff. And finally a general contractor, KBK of Ashland visited the site to determine what needed to be done to restore and preserve the building. We have learned one sure thing: the details of taking on a Legacy Project absorb a huge amount of time, and for those involved, considerable patience.
We will keep Friends Members informed as we continue to
discuss our options with Plenty Charm. |
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Updated
Projects During our early years, as the Friends Board selected projects for a coming year, it was done with the notion that if good projects were announced, somehow the contributions would come in, and promises made would be fulfilled. It was a notion that all too often brought great anxiety when the "somehow" did not work as planned. So here is our "two step" new
way of selecting projects. 2. Select projects we want to fund, Plenty Charm or another Legacy Project for example, solicit contributions, and only when a project can be paid for, commit to it. Funded Projects for 2009 are: 1.
Publish
National Lakeshore Newsletter Selected Project: Our
first Legacy Restoration & Preservation Project |
An Extended Pension Protection Act offers a tax break for retirees donating IRA assets to qualified charitable organizations like Friends of the Apostle Islands .
Please
contact your HR department to see if
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Martin Hanson Endowment Fund - 12/10/08 Press Release Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (Friends) are pleased to announce that, due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, an Endowment Fund has been established in memory of the late Martin Hanson of Mellen, Wisconsin. Martin was a locally known, and nationally recognized conservationist. His vision and tireless efforts helped, amongst other things, establish the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
Income from the Endowment will benefit Friends, whose mission is "to promote
an appreciation for and preservation of the cultural and natural heritage
and the natural environment of the Apostle Islands." Establishment of the
Martin Hanson Conservation Endowment Fund was a fitting way to remember his
legacy, his love of the Lakeshore and its future.
Over the years Friends has underwritten a number of educational projects and
resource protection efforts that have benefited the National Lakeshore.
Please visit
www.friendsoftheapostleislands.org for more information concerning our
past activities.
The Martin Hanson Conservation Endowment will be managed by the Duluth
Superior Community Foundation and its affiliate the Apostle Islands Area
Community Fund.
Lois Albrecht, Donor Services Officer stated "we are pleased to promote
this endowment, which will support Friend’s long-term efforts."
Those wishing to contribute to the Endowment should contact Ms Albrecht at
PO Box 332, Bayfield, WI 54814, by phone at 715 779 7021 or via e-mail
aiacf@centurytel.net.
Alternatively, donations made directly to Friends, marked "in Memory of
Martin Hanson," have helped us with our near-term endeavors.
Anyone interested in making a memorial donation can send their tax deductible gift to the Friends of the Apostle Islands, PO Box 1574, Bayfield, WI 54814. For further information contact Bob Dunne, Friends Treasurer at 715 682 0111 or via email dunnes@centurytel.net. Friends is planning a “Tribute to Martin” event at 5pm, Saturday June 27, 2009 at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland. Further information will be provided as the date approaches.
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