Calusa Land Trust’s meeting Jan. 20
The annual Calusa Land Trust meeting will be held Sunday, Jan. 20, at Fritt’s Park in Bokeelia to share committee reports with the community of how the organization did during 2012.
Calusa Land Trust Board Member Sonny Koutsoutis said you do not have to be a member of the organization to attend the meeting.
“The meeting is open to everyone,” she said.
Board members will share information about the 98 acres that were acquired during 2012 by the Calusa Land Trust, as well as $20,000 that was provided to 20/20 to assist with the land purchase behind Winn-Dixie.
The meeting will also include an election for the board of directors. Those who are up for re-election include Ed Chapin, Cathy House, Koutsoutis, Judy Ott, Joan Rosenburg and Ron Wesorick.
Joan Culver and Phil Rosenburg have decided not to run for re-election, which are two-year terms. The Calusa Land Trust nominating committee will present Pat Rooney and Gerry Butters for the two board positions.
Once the meeting concludes, a lunch will be served for those in attendance, with a request of a donation to be placed in the jars. Soda and water will also be available, as well as a cookie for desert.
In the event of rain, the meeting will be held at Fishers of Men Lutheran Church.
The mission statement for the Calusa Land Trust is “to protect the natural diversity and beauty of the Pine Island region by acquiring, managing and preserving in perpetuity environmentally sensitive or historically important land and to foster appreciation for and understanding of the environment and our past.”