Events
Board meeting
November 17, 2023
Time: 10:00am
Location: Zoom
Contact: Andrew Glover Thiel (andrew@friendsofcraterlake.org)
2023-2024 winter rim desk
late November through late March/mid April
Time: varies
Dates: late November through late March/mid-April. (Volunteers typically volunteer for one to three days.)
Location: Rim Village Café/Gift Shop Upper Level (Watchman Room)
Contact: Jodi Glover Thiel
Each winter volunteers from the Friends staff the Rim Cafe Information Center (Watchman Room) and the surrounding area. Winter Rim Desk volunteers are an important part of Crater Lake National Park’s ability to provide information to visitors year round. Limited housing is provided for volunteers only—no friends or family.
Special Note: Training is required. This is a Crater Lake National Park requirement of all Winter Rim Desk volunteers regardless of previous training and/or experience.
Board meeting
january 19, 2024
Time: 10:00am
Location: Zoom
Contact: Andrew Glover Thiel (andrew@friendsofcraterlake.org)
Board meeting
March 15, 2024
Time: 10:00am
Location: TBD
Contact: Andrew Glover Thiel (andrew@friendsofcraterlake.org)
Board meeting
May 17, 2024
Time: 10:00am
Location: TBD
Contact: Andrew Glover Thiel (andrew@friendsofcraterlake.org)
Board meeting
July 19, 2024
Time: 10:00am
Location: TBD
Contact: Andrew Glover Thiel (andrew@friendsofcraterlake.org)
naturalization ceremony 2024
tbd
Time: TBD
Location: Crater Lake National Park at Watchman Overlook
Contact: Karen Walters (kmcwalts@charter.net)
The last step in becoming a naturalized U.S. Citizen is to take the oath. This is done at various locations, including Crater Lake National Park. We think that is the very best place! Friends volunteers assist with the event at Watchman Overlook by providing and serving refreshments, directing traffic, and answering questions. The spectacular view of the lake is a fitting background for this momentous occasion in the lives of new citizens. We find it equally satisfying to play a role in this drama.
project weekend
August 16-18, 2024
Time: TBD
Location: Crater Lake National Park
Contacts: Ann McCaughan (ann@friendsofcraterlake.org)
The Project Weekend is one of the Friends most popular annual volunteer events. Since the 1990s, the Friends have assisted Park staff with a variety of events (trail work, painting, seed collection, etc.). It is an ideal time to connect with other Friends and plan for the future. Stay tuned for 2024 information! And please join us. Not too early to indicate your interest. Send an email to: crlachief@gmail.
Ride the Rim
tbd, 2024
Time: TBD
Location: various locations along Rim Drive, Crater Lake National Park
Contacts: Maradee Girt (gmaradee@yahoo.com) and/or Barry Girt (barrygirt@gmail.com)
Crater Lake National Park sets aside two days a year for exclusively non-motorized use on East rim Drive. The park partners with the Friends of Crater Lake and Discover Klamath to recruit volunteers to assist with set-up, take down, parking, people-counting, bicycle and vehicle parking and staffing aid stations along the route.
Time: 10am
Location: Community House in Rim Village, Crater Lake National Park
Contact: Andrew Glover Thiel (andrew@friendsofcraterlake.org)
The Annual Meeting is an opportunity to connect with Friends and National Park Staff, review the year’s accomplishments and plan for the new year. Part of planning includes election of new board members. Members in good standing are invited to apply to join the Board. Application information will be shared during summer 2024.
annual meeting
September 28, 2024
2024-2025 winter rim desk training
tbd
Time: TBD
Location: Zoom
Contact: TBD
Training is required for all Winter Rim Desk volunteers, regardless of previous experience. NPS staff share important information about what is required of volunteers and the logistics of volunteering.