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GORGE PRESERVATION SOCIETY eBULLETIN FEBRUARY 2011
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Book Your Tour With Us Today! A guided interpretive tour, under open skies, provides the rare opportunity to experience the earth infrastructure that normally lies 40 feet below the surface. During a 3-hour tour you will walk among the exposed fault lines, identify fossils, explore the Early Cretaceous limestone formations, photograph dinosaur footprints, and even follow aquifer waters as they course through the gorge as springs, channels and waterfalls. Click here to see a cut from the new Gorge DVD Documentary! |
2010 MOONLIGHT IN THE GORGE GALA | |
The Gorge Preservation Society is delighted with the outcome of this first fundraising event IN the Gorge with NO electricity. A huge expression of appreciation goes out to our proud guests, volunteers and event sponsors!
Thank you! Thank you for helping us to make the 2010 Gala a success! Whether you were able to join us as a guest, volunteer, or sponsored the event financially or with an in-kind donation, please know that your contribution made this event possible. SOLD OUT GALA!
Veiw more event photos,
2010 Moonlight in the Gorge Gala
Stay tuned in for the upcoming 2011 Moonlight in the Gorge Gala date.
Special Thanks to:
Gala Volunteers - John Guenzel, Donna & Bob Eccleston, Tommie Streeter-Rhoad, Susan Bogle, Arlan & Pam Schult, Josie Gonzales, Pete Bryant, Van Green, Richard Barnett, Connie Zidek, Bob Holder, Jake Ladd, Chris Boone, Jay Vauter, Dwain Blaschke, Barry Brupbacher, Val & Terry Schroller, Mark Henderson, Toby Kerr and Jaynellen Ladd
Photographer - Scott Mozisek, www.redmartianphoto.com/CanyonLakeGorge
Choctaw Blessing of the Gorge - Sue Nelson & John Guenzel
Sponsors - GBRA, First State Bank, Silverleaf Resorts, Checkered Flag Automotive, Tri-City Distributors, Rio Raft & Resort and Whitewater on the Horseshoe
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| GORGE VOLUNTEERS |  Guides: Lyle Baie, Allen Bartram, Susan Bogle, Coco Brennan, Barry Brupbacher, Pete Bryant, Josie Gonzales, Jamie Kinscherff, Paul Mebane, Kerry O'Neal, David Reel,Cinde Thomas-Jimenez, George Wilkes and Dave Wright Docents: Lea Anzalotta, Madonna Ballou, Richard Barnett, Sheila Bartram, Deb Bradshaw, Lori Campbell, Sharon Deeny, Cathy Downs, Suzi Emanuel, Kathy Ferguson, Eva Fromme, Barbara & Jim Geistfeld, Lea & Stephen Gose, Bob Gray, Veronica Hawk, Mark Henderson, Skip Johnson, Larry Miller, Sara Norton, Sherry Reel, Lois Ricci, Marty Rolleg, Robert Santiago, Margaret Speck, Susan Sprole, Frank & Sallie Stile, Bob & Grace Waggener Souvenirs: Terry Cappetta Trail Workers: Van Green, Nancy Arthur, Allen & Sheila Bartram, Carrie Musetti, Dan Madden, Coco Brennan, Frank Stile, Christopher Gillis, Losi Ricci, Sid Bemus, Susan Bogle, Val Schroller, Mark Henderson and Toby Kerr If you would like to join our wonderful group of volunteers, call 964-5424. 1st Qtr Guide & Docent Gathering Tuesday, March 29th at 6pm GBRA/GPS Sattler Office |
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ANNUAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER - November 2010
|  This was a perfect evening to thank all our wonderful volunteers for everything they do year round on behalf of the Gorge. We truly appreciate their decication and want them to know it. They all play a very valuable role in building a brighter future for our community and offer guided educational tours through the Gorge.
Thank You All!
A special thanks to Rio Raft Resort for the event center and the event committee for a wonderful chili bar with all the fixings!
Get Involved! Each year volunteers support the Gorge Preservation Society (GPS) to make the Canyon Lake Gorge a better place to promote outdoor education. By working on a variety of committees and events, volunteers help the GPS accomplish goals which are important for the economic vitality of the community. The GPS Outreach and Education Committee welcomes new opportunities to showcase our organization through community involvement and civic programs. Canyon Lake's Tye Preston Library's recent showing of our new DVD Documentary and question/answer session with Guide Pete Bryant was well attended/received. Please contact Jaynellen Ladd with additional education and outreach recommendations. Come visit our booth at New Braunfels Folksfest in Heritage Park April 9 and 10! |
| VOLUNTEER HONOREE | |
A huge appreciation goes out to Terry Cappetta for arriving at the end of gorge tours on the South Access Rd. and setting up gorge souvenir sales out of the back of her car.
"Thanks", Terry!
You can also purchase souvenirs on ou r website,
Gorge Souvenirs
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The Gorge DVD is on sale now! It is a top of the line product that includes aerial footage of the flood, exceptional photography that captures the beauty of the Gorge, and expert commentary that provides a fascinating look at the true
Power of Water. Click here to see a two minute loop!
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GORGE ICE SHOT
|  As Texans we don't see this kind of weather here. Temperatures in the teens and wind chills below zero. The Canyon Lake Gorge was a white icy wonderland! Thanks, Susan Bogle for her daring acts to get this awesome ice shot!
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GORGE TOUR TESTIMONY
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Dear Gorge Preservation Society-
I just wanted to let you all know how successful and interesting our tour of the gorge was.
The guide and docent were knowledgeable, helpful, and funny. The fossils, geology, the birding was everything we hoped for and more.
Your representatives foster good will and a helping hand to a group who had no prior connection. The pace was excellent; information was understandable, and the rest stops were shading and welcomed.
We took a group of eight, and although our group ranged in age from 70 to 12 years old, everyone was equally impressed with the force of nature that created this diamond in the rough. As residents of Canyon Lake for more than twenty years and people who experienced this event first hand, it was amazing to see results of the Flood of 2002.
Thank you so much to the foundation and all those who worked so hard to make this tour happen.
Sincerely,
Cricket Ingraham
Canyon Lake, TX
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GORGE MEMBERSHIP - JOIN US!
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We will continue the development of the Gorge to fufill the goals established in our master plan and your membership will help with this effort. As you know, the Canyon Lake Gorge is one of the most unique outdoor tour experiences in Texas as we offer oportunities for interpretation, education and outreach to our youth, our community and our tourist. Gorge membership, along with the tireless efforts of our many volunteers help make this a reality. Join today! 1ST ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION PICNIC & SPECIAL GORGE TOURWe greatly appreciate you as a member and want to thank you for your crucial support of the Canyon Lake Gorge! This FUN family Picnic will take place on: Saturday, March 26th at Noon, details will be emailed to all current members. |
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GORGE STATISTICS
2010 Tour Attendance - 2,513
Web Analytics January 2011 - 1,243 Visitors
Visits came from United States, Canada, Germany, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Pakistan and Switzerland
Learn About Us!
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Gorge Preservation Society
2075 FM 2673, Suite D
Canyon Lake, Texas 78133
(830) 964-5424
tours@canyongorge.org
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Gorge Website Sponsorships, Advertising Opportunities~
Become a Gorge Sponsor - Only FOUR spots available on 11 webpages.
People from all over the world are visiting the Canyon Lake Gorge.
Get reconiged today for less than $35 per month and reach thousands of people coming to our area!
Sample Sponsorship, scroll to the bottom of the page
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Offer Expires: First Come, First Serve, limited opportunities available.
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