The Friends of Wasatch Mountain State Park       Midway, Utah

 

Our Mission

To preserve and protect the historical and ecological integrity of Wasatch Mountain State Park through public awareness and education and to promote the development of responsible  recreational opportunities and facilities for present and future generations   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volunteer of the Year

Each year The Friends recognizes members who have made significant contributions to the organization by generously giving of their time and talents. Honorees are announced in December at the annual Holiday Party. Members of The Friends, Park Staff and all who use and enjoy Wasatch Mountain State Park thank these volunteers as well as the many others who are the heart of our organization.

Past Recipients

1999        Gaylin Latimer- Secretary board member, endless energy and efforts for fundraising events and FOW gatherings

2000        Joe Morgan- Watchdog board member and chairperson for several FOW Golf Scramble fundraisers raising
                thousands of dollars

2001        George Hanson- VP board member and fundraising for the restoration of the Tate Barn

2002        Carol Jacobsen- Chairperson for FOW Golf Scramble and Garage Sale Fundraiser

2003        Brian Waller- Board Treasurer and assisting FOW purchase Visitor Center furniture.

2004        Zee Zilonka-for always volunteering whenever and wherever help was needed - Garage sales, clean-up activities,
                planting garden, etc.

2004        Ken McConnell- Board member and responsible for the creating and maintaining the first website of The Friends

2005        Marianne Wicks- Membership board member, chairperson for two garage sale fundraisers

2006        Lucille Tuttle- President of board, 9 years of service as liaison for Legacy Foundation

2007        Golf Fundraiser Committee- “Evening in the Country” dinner silent auction fundraiser for building The Huber Grove
                Trail raised $12,000. Marianne Wicks (chairperson) Kris Beer, Leslie Oksner, Kay Shean, Shelly Stevenson, Pat
                Sullivan, Katy White

2008        Cathleen White- President of board, 10 years of service on board and many hours of  volunteer service

2009        Elizabeth Ducoff- Treasurer of board for 2 terms, many volunteer hours

2010        Pat Sullivan Newsletter Editor and chairperson for “Hit and Giggle” golf fundraiser.
2010        Don Taylor Trails board member and hours dedicated to organizing, building and maintaining Wasatch State Park
                Trails

2011        Sharon Young - Webmaster and Newsletter Editor for hours of service designing, implementing and maintaining 
                updated website and for work with Judy Huhn on the first membership brochure for The Friends  

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Wasatch Mountain State Park, in beautiful Heber Valley, is both a summer and winter destination. The Park has camping, hiking, biking, golfing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and much more.

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