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Becoming A Best Friend
Everyone needs time to help their kids with their homework. And time to cheer them on at their school events, and time to help their parents, and pick up groceries, tackle home repairs, and on and on... So we know it’s not easy to find time for more projects. We know, because we have the same busy schedules!
So why do we bother making time for an endeavor such as this?
As Friends, each of us has varied interests in the project—one might be fascinated in the history, while another enjoys swinging a hammer, and so on... But the one thing we all have in common, is knowing that our success will lead to one of the best things we could ever give to our kids. We share in a desire to offer a truly rewarding experience, where quality time and memories will be unlimited—not just for Friends, but for anyone of any age!
We’re not a private operation looking for a handout, but instead a growing community of people just like you, working together to bring out the best in one of our state parks. It’s that simple. So there are no outsiders here. No “us and you”. Just Michigan residents who care about Michigan, and don't want to miss out on this once-in- a-lifetime opportunity!
For those reasons, we would like YOU to make time to become a Friend, too! It’s easy to do. And there are many opportunities available to match any schedule.
How can you become a Friend? There are three primary options.
1. Workdays 2. Contributions 3. Promotions
Workdays
One of our favorite experiences are the workdays, because they give everyone a chance to make new friends—literally! Caring friends. Just plain down-to-earth good people!
And, workdays are a great way to “network”, because you can show your skills and work ethics in the course of making new friends! At the same time, you can also gain a few skills!
If workdays sound appealing, we have scheduled workdays the last Sunday of every month from 9:00 am to approximately 4:00 pm. You can join in any workday for any length of time!
What you’ll need for grounds-related work:
· Gloves · Dust mask (optional) · Eye protection (optional) · Rake · Lopper (optional) · Protection from insects and poison ivy
What you’ll need for construction-related work:
· Hard Hat · Eye protection · Gloves (optional) · Work boots · Dust mask · Hammer
Bottled water is provided, but you may also bring any non-alcohol beverage you prefer.
You will be required to log your work hours with FOHRA and complete an annual state park waiver (provided) allowing you to conduct work within the park. All workday participants are insured by FOHRA.
Workdays do not require a state park motor vehicle permit when working on scheduled FOHRA activities for that day.
Please feel free to email us while you’re here, for more workday details and opportunities! info@friendsofhighlandrec.org
Contributions
Contributions are equally needed, with a partial list shown here.
Materials
· Lumber—from plywood, to studs and beams · Shingles & other roofing materials · Windows · Drywall · Concrete & Mortar · Cedar Shakes · Paint · Furnishings · Office equipment · A/V equipment for on-site presentations · Kitchen appliances · Benches & tables
Skills
· Contractors of all types · Graphics & Printing · Workday food preparation · Historical research
Monetary
Monetary contributions of any amount are always welcome and needed! Membership forms can be printed below.
$10.00 Rafter Rulers can be purchased (other gift items will be available soon -from hats to barn bird houses!).
Events
For something fun, attend our events—all proceeds revert back into the project! Just visit our Great News! page for a look at our calendar of events.
Promotions
Promotion is critical to our success, too! Here are a few of the many ways you can help:
· Schedule a time with us to conduct a presentation for your place of business, school, church, or other activity · Provide booth space at your next organizational event · Spread the word—refer family and friends to our website · Add yourself to our FOHRA E-newsletter list and forward our emails to family and friends · Display our info at your place of business
Again, if you would like more information for becoming a Friend, please contact us while you’re here! info@friendsofhighlandrec.org
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RAFTER RULER SALE SUPPORTS BARN RENOVATION
One foot long wood Rafter Rulers are beautifully embossed with the original dimensions of the barn (225’L x 63’W x 36’H) with the phrase “I helped RESCUE The Edsel Ford Barn “Wood” U help 2?” Your donation of $10.00 will assist FOHRA in its’ efforts. |
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