Darby Creek Advocate Volume 10, Issue 1  March 2002

Organizational Notes
 

There have been several changes in the DCA organization over the last several months.

Long-time DCA president Steve Borror has stepped down after five years of service. Steve oversaw many changes in these tumultuous years, and deserves a break from the setting meeting agendas, writing letters, and the numerous other duties associated with the position. Steve will still serve as a trustee.

Stepping into the president’s postion will be Terry Stewart. Terry grew up on a Madison County farm, and has long enjoyed the scenic beauty of Big Darby Creek. Terry is an engineer by trade, and is currently doing further graduate work at the Ohio State University in stream engineering.

John Tetzloff will serve as vice president and continue editing the Advocate. Paul Dumouchelle will continue to serve as secretary, and Trudy Stewart will serve as treasurer.

David Greene was elected as a trustee to fill a vacant spot. If you would be interested in serving as a trustee, please contact Terry Stewart, 851-9078, or John Tetzloff, 276-4550, for more information.

Current trustees:

Terry Stewart—President
John Tetzloff—Vice President, editor
Paul Dumouchelle—Secretary
Trudy Stewart—Treasurer
Jim Grigsby
Dorothy McGrath
Dan Osterfeld
David Greene

The trustees of the Darby Creek Association meet monthly, usually on the first Wednesday of every month. Meetings are open to any member, and guests are welcome. For information on meeting times please call John Tetzloff at 276-4550, or see the DCA website (darbycreeks.org) for dates, times, and locations.


Volunteers needed

Protecting the widespread Darby watershed is becoming an increasingly difficult task. DCA has become involved in many initiatives to educate and advocate for stream protection, requiring a greater and greater demand on members’ time.

If you or someone you know would like to become more involved, numerous opportunities exist to make a difference.

Members are encouraged to attend meetings or contact trustees to find out ways to help. Every effort is important, whether it be making a call to an elected representative, writing a letter, or participating in public meetings or other activities. Call John Tetzloff at 276-4550 for more information.


Corridor fund update

DCA’s Corridor Restoration Fund is a special fund created to funnel money into projects to protect and restore streamside buffers along Big Darby Creek and its tributaries. DCA has recently offered funds to plant trees as part of the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District’s Hellbranch restoration project (see News From the Watershed). To make a tax deductible contribution please use the form at the DCA WWW site.