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(Editor Glen Collins - glendone@aol.com
Membership in the Public lands Foundation (PLF) is open to anyone interested in supporting quality management of the public lands of. the United States. The public lands administered by the BLM of the US Department of the Interior is a vast area of over 264 million acres located in 28 states, primarily western States, including Alaska. These public lands are about 13% of the total land surface of the United States. These lands contain an abundance of renewable and non-renewable natural resources. Their management if very difficult and an understanding public- a public aware of the issues and the facts about the issues is vital to professional management of the lands.
Membership fees are $25.00 per year and includes the award winning quarterly news letter, The Public Lands Monitor, containing information on the current public land issues and an invitation to the Foundation’s annual meeting.
We do not sell our membership list nor the e-mail addresses of visitors to our web page. We do not send unsolicited e-mail. However, if you would like to add your e-mail address to our list to receive update information regarding the public lands, send us an e-mail indicating that is your wish.
Please send us an e-mail message for more information on Membership in PLF or you may apply directly to: The Public Lands Foundation, PO Box 7226, Arlington, VA 22207.
For information on the history of the PLF, viewers can contact the PLF Archives, c/o the BLM National Training Center, 9828 N. 31st Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85051, or Archives Manager Glendon Collins at glendone@aol.com for a copy of "The Public Lands Foundation (PLF), a Historical Account of the Early Years (1987 - 1999)" that is contained in PLF Archives File #281.
The Public Lands Foundation (PLF operating since 1987, is a non-profit and tax-exempt private organization incorporated in the State of Virginia as an educational and scientific group dedicated to the proper use, protection, and professional management of the federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) of the US Department of Interior. PLF is a not a government agency or entity nor is it affiliated with or a part of BLM. It is an advocate for the conservation and proper use of these lands-Membership is open to everyone who is concerned about and with an interest in natural resources management. Activities of PLF are managed and coordinated by a twenty-two member Board of Directors with policy guidance from Conservation Advisory Council. All Board members, including a member from each of the twelve western states are elected annually by the membership. PLF activities at the local level are often coordinated by District Representatives in the locale of BLM District offices. All officers and representatives serve as volunteers without compensation.
The objectives of the Foundation, as contained in its Articles of Incorporation and By-laws, are to:
* Keep the public lands public and accessible to the public
* Foster effective management of the public lands and natural resources under BLM management
* Encourage optimum implementation of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of I976 (FLPMA) Foster professionalism among employees
* Encourage networking and communications between Foundation members
PLF disseminates factual information concerning public land issues, problems, and opportunities to its members and the public through the issuance of position statements, analytical papers, Congressional testimony, written comments to administrative rulemaking and other public input opportunities, and through its quarterly newsletter. The Public Lands Monitor. Many Foundation members are retired BLM employees located at a grass roots level and are in a unique position to provide the public with the facts. They have had long experience with the management of the public lands and represent a wealth of expertise needed for their management. To recognize outstanding performance by professional BLM employees, the Foundation annually grants its Outstanding Public Lands Professional Awards to two employees for their performance during the year. Volunteer members take an active part in development of local public land use plans, make presentations in various public forums, including legislative, professional conservation and other groups and gatherings. Each year on a Saturday in September, volunteer members gather at public land sites on National Public Lands Day to work to improve the sites. PLF also conducts and sponsors studies and workshops needed to analyze public land issues and informs the public of the results.
DONATE A CAR, TRUCK, BOAT OR RV
If you have an car, truck, bus, boat, motor bike or recreational vehicle sitting in your yard or driveway and you are wondering how to have it removed, here is your chance to get it done and help PLF and get a tax deduction. Just go to our web site (www.publicland.org) and at the bottom of the first page you will find the instructions. It is quick and easy and in a few days it will be picked up at no cost to you. It doesn’t have to run. It’s a no-brainer! Some PLFers have done this and find it very simple. If you do not have access to our web site just call 1-866-332-1778. To Donate a Vehicle to us: http://www.v-dac.com/org/?id=541437054
COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN- CFC #11786
Attention BLM employees and PLF members. The Public Lands Foundation is again a part of the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign. Again this year we have adopted an assumed name, called a “doing business as (d.b.a)” name of “Conservation and Protection of Public Land. However this year we have a new CFC number. It is 11786. So look for us under this name at our new CFC number. We have adopted this new name just for CFC efforts in that our formal name of Public Lands Foundation does not describe to an uninformed person what it is that PLF does. We believe this d.b.a. will help do that. We are still affiliated with the Conservation and Preservation Charities of America, a group of 30 national organizations, all dedicated to conserving and preserving the natural resource of our country. We ask current BLM employees to look for PLF in the CFC Catalogue, CFC # 1176, when the 2008 campaign begins this fall. The working children and grand children of PLF members can also find us listed in both the United Fund and CFC.
PLF retired members can support the Foundation as a federal retiree. By participating in the Retiree CFC Program, members can contribute through easy, monthly annuity deductions. Visit the web site www.cfcretirees.org and follow the instructions found there or call toll free 1-888-840-2848 to request a complete pledge packet.
PUBLIC LANDS FOUNDATION ORGANIZATION 2/15/2008 --PO Box 7226, Arlington, VA 22207 glea2@verison.net www.publicland.org 703-790-1988 Fax: 703-821-3490
Board of Directors--- Foundation officers:
President- George Lea- 1616 Westmoreland St, McLean, VA 22101--Phone: 703-629-3166, fax 703-821-3490- glea2@verizon.net
Vice President- Ed Spang- PO Box 667, Ontario, OR 97914, --Phone: 541-889-2556- efsplace@fmtc.com
Secretary/Treasure- Dwight Hempel- 4945 Gainsborough Dr, Fairfax, VA 22032-2317--Phone: 703-978-6147, djhempel@aol.com
Board Member- Judy Nelson- 4034 NE Hazelfern Pl, Portland, OR 97232-- Phone 503-234-8903- oldjudy@comcast.net
Board Member- Mat Millenbach- 8867 SE 13th Ave Portland, Oregon 97202 -- Phone: 406-245-4059- matmillenbach@msn.com
Board Member- Tom Allen-Starr ValleyRt- Box 90, Deeth, NV 89823 -- Phone: 775-752-2130- tjccinnv@ctnis.com-
Board Member- Pete Culp- 709 Capri Road, Arnold, MD 21012 -- Phone: 410-647-6722- peteculp@aol.com
Direstor of Operations- Beau McClure, 6510 W. Lucia Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85083 -- Phone: 623-587-7883- bcmcclure@cox.net
ALASKA
State Rep. Don Meares- 3806 Nenana Hwy Box 9, Ester, AK 99725 --Phone: 907-479-3247, fax 907-474-23006 meares@mosquitonet.com
State Rep. Jules Tileston- 4780 Cambridge Way, Anchorage, AK 99503 -- Phone: 907-561- 0540, Fax 907-563-2747- julest@gci.net
ARIZONA
State Rep. Glen Collins- 1016 E. Palmaire Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020 --Phone: (h) 602-861-1605, glendone@aol.com
State Rep. Beau McClure- 6510 W. Lucia Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85083 -- Phone: 623-587-7883, bcmcclure@cox.net
CALIFORNIA
State Rep. Jim Ruch- 900 Boardman Rd, Ojai, CA 93023 -- phone: 805-646-7796, jimruch@ojai.net
State Rep. John Fields-6626 Kentland Ave, West Hills, CA 91307 -- Phone: 818-884-4751- johnfiel@pacbell.net
Bakersfield Dist Rep. Lou Boll-PO Box 9652, Bakersfield, CA 93389 -- Phone: 661-323-1008- louisboll@aol.com
COLORADO
State Rep: John Foster- 12940 Willow Way, Golden, CO 80401 -- Phone: 303-238-6768, fosterconsultants@comcast.net
State Rep: Eric Janes- 38090 Road L 4, Mancos, CO 81328 -- Phone: 970-533-1051, Cell-970-946-3416, ejanes@frontier.net
Local Office Representative for NW Districts: Marvin Pearson- 1022 Taylor St, Craig, CO 81625 Phone: 970-824-6333
Local Office Representaive for SW Districts: Neil McCleery- 12535 Highway 550 So, Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 719-388-0261
IDAHO
State Rep: Deane Zeller-12347W. Medalist Dr, Boise, ID 83709 -- Phone: 208-562-0217, DHzeller@hotmail.com
State Rep: Gardner Ferry- 12340 Landau Way, Nampa, ID 83686 --Phone: 208-461-7985, NJferry@msn.com
MONTANA
State Rep. Bill Luscher 525 Windsor Drive, Bigfork, MT 59911 -- Phone: 405-837-1187- oldcw@centurytel.net
State Rep. Dave Mari- 108 Snowy Mountain Dr, Lewston, MT 59457 --Phone: 406-538-7121, dmari@earthlink.net
NEVADA
State Rep. Bob Steele- 3220 Wilma Dr, Sparks, NV 89431-- Phone:775-331-0555, plfrenobob@sbcglobal.net Cell: 775-560-6115
State Rep. Ed Tilzey- 7027 Whitemare Court, Sparks, NV 89436-8454 Phone 775-626-8019 -- edtilzey@charter.net
NEW MEXICO
State Rep. Curt Jones-PO Box 728, Angel Fire, NM 87710-0728 -- Phone: 505-377-6680, cjones@afweb.com
OREGON
State. Rep. Mel Chase-6260 Oak Grove Road, Rickreall, OR 97371 -- Phone 503-835-5045- aplechase@open.org
State Rep: Don Smith- 2673 N.E. Sunrise Ln, Prineville, OR 97754 -- Phone: 541-447-1894- dsmith17@crestviewcable.com
Medford Local Office Representative-Pat Clason- 914 Washburn Ln., Medford. Or --
Eugene Local Office Representative-. Lowell Russell- 579 Woodcrest Dr, Springfield, OR 97477 Phone: 503-726-7453, lowdaw@juno.com
Roseburg Local Office Representative- Stan Butzer- 2089 NW Sunberry Dr, Roseburg, OR 97470 Phone: 503-672-7059
Salem Local Office Representative- vacant
Vale Local Office Representative- Dave Lodzinzki- 3817 Birch Rd, Vale, OR 97918 -- Phone: 503-473-3813
Lakeview Local Office Representative- Ken Burkholder- 37 South H St, Lakeview, OR 97650 Phone: 503-947-2589
Prineville Local Office Representative- vacant
UTAH
State Rep. Jens C. Jensen, 1690 East Gentile St, Layton, UT 84040 -- Phone: 801-544-0844- jvrljensen@mns.com
State Rep. Dick LeDosquet, 1230 West Fairmont Ln, Layton, UT 84041 -- Phone: 801-546-2447- ledosquet@comcast.net
Cedar City Local Office Representative- Morgan Jensen- Box 131, Toquerville, UT 84774 -- Phone: 801-635-9573
Salt Lake City Local Office Representative- vacant
WASHINGTON
State Rep. Van Manning. PO Box 592 Fox Island, WA 98333 -- Phone: 253-549-0074, vanbonmanning@comcast.net
State Rep: Ralph Heft, 19117 State Route 9, Mount Vernon, WA 98274 -- Phone: 360-422-5124, rheft@valleyint.com
WYOMING
State Rep: Bill LeBarron- 313 S 20th St, Worland, WY 82401 -- Phone: 307-347-4780, billdee@rtconnect.net
State Rep: John Kwiatkowski- 878 Road 19, Powell, WY82435 -- Phone: 307-754-3628, j5kwiatko@aol.com
Rawlins Local Office Representative- Frank Noll- Box 492, Rawlins, WY 82301 -- Phone: 307-324-5010
Buffalo Local Office Representative- Bob Springer-29861 Hwy 87, Buffalo, WY 82834 -- Phone: 307-684-5967
Worland Local Office Representative- Smokey O'Connor-901 Culbertson Ave, Worland, WY 82401 Phone: 307-347-6357
Casper Local Office Representative- Don Rhea-5074 Alcoa Rt #2, Casper,WY 82004 -- Phone: 307-473-8841
Rock Springs Local Office Representative- Gene Kinch-1605 Overland St, Rock Springs,WY 82901 Phone: 307362-9039
MID-WESTERN STATES REGION
Region Rep.: Doug Morrison- 302 So. 4th, Fairfield, IA 52556 -- Phone: 515-472- 9893
EASTERN STATES REGION
Region Rep. Karl Kipping- 11197 Michaels Road, Woodford. VA 22580 -- Phone 804-448-3097, Cell-804-339-1595- kkipping@hughes.net
Region Rep: vacant
COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN- CFC #2346
Attention BLM employees and PLF members. The Public Lands Foundation is again a part of the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign. Again this year we have adopted an assumed name, called a “doing business as (d.b.a)” name of “Conservation and Protection of Public Land. So look for us under this name at our old CFC number of 2346. We have adopted this new name just for CFC efforts in that our formal name of Public Lands Foundation does not describe to an uninformed person what it is that PLF does. We believe this d.b.a. will help do that. We are still affiliated with the Conservation and Preservation Charities of America, a group of 30 national organizations, all dedicated to conserving and preserving the natural resource of our country. We ask current BLM employees to look for PLF in the CFC Catalogue, CFC # 2346, when the 2008 campaign begins this fall. The working children and grand children of PLF members can also find us listed in both the United Fund and CFC
The PLF is a member of the Natural Resources Council of America and the Natural Resource Summit of America.
PLF publishes a quarterly newsletter called "The Public Lands Monitor". It provides information about foundation activities and updates on current public land issues. PLF also maintains a website www.publicland.org. Perhaps more inportant for new members is a publication "Register of BLM Retirees" containing more than 3000 names and addresses of BLM retirees, that new members will receive. A new group has just been formed also for the purpose of keeping old friends and associates in touch with one another.
MISSION: Founded in 1987, the Public Lands Foundation works to protect America's public land system under the administration of the US Bureau of Land Management and to develop a nationwide network of concerned citizens through public education, scientific analysis and advocay. Our goal is to ensure that future generations will enjoy the ethic's and economic benefits that public forest, rivers, deserts and mountains provide.
A copy of our quarterly newsletter is sent to each BLM office. We learn from our working BLM members that it is read by many BLMers in those offices. Perhaps those who enjoy reading the newsletter are not aware that one does not need to be a BLM retiree to be a member of the Foundation. Membership is open to anyone interested in the public lands. So if you are one of those who do read and enjoy The Public Lands Monitor either in your office or on line, we ask you to support our efforts by becoming a member. Just send $25 to PO Box 7226, Arlington, VA 22207. In case you are wondering: The Public Lands Foundation is the only national membership organization dedicated solely to protecting and perpetuating the national public lands system under the administration of the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior. Our mission is to preserve and enhance the integrity of land and all its natural resources, both surface and sub-surface for their multiple use benefits. There are more than 264 million acres in all and more than 560 million acres of subsurface estate- comprise about one-ninth of the entire US land mass. As diverse as the public lands it manages is the array of responsibilities that the BLM oversees and the focus of PLF's endeavors.
We hope that you understand the important effect your membership has on the Foundation and the public lands system
If you believe public lands should be protected
and that all the natural resources found on these lands should be
managed professionally in the best interest of the public, the
owners of the land, please consider a tax exempt contribution to
the Public Lands Foundation. All Foundation Board of Directors
and Officers serve as volunteers without compensation. We do not
hire professional fund raisers nor consultants and 100% of your
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The tax legislation enacted in 2006 includes some important changes. For 2006 and 2007, IRA owners 701/2 or older can direct the IRA custodian to make a distribution directly to a charity such as the Public Lands Foundation. The distribution (up to $100,000 each year) is not considered income and is therefore federally tax-free and can be used to satisfy part or all of the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). The Federal Identification Number for the PLF is 54-1437054. PLF is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Please let us know if you will be plan to direct your RMD to PLF for the 2006 and/or the 2007 tax year or if you have questions on how to direct your RMD to PLF.
The Public Lands Foundation may accept donations of real and/or personal property subject to limitations set forth by State and Federal law. We are a non-profit 501 © ( 3) organization. Now-what if you could make a charitable gift and give the tax man a double whammy? Well you can! Here's how: You may be among those visionary people who bought stocks years ago or more recently and you have watch them grow in value over the years. You knew a good buy when you saw it. In any event you wisely held onto them and their value is a lot more now than when you bought them. Unfortunately, there are two drawbacks; Typically stock pay low dividends so your cash flow is limited and if you sell them, you have to pay capital gains tax on their appreciated value (the difference between what you paid for them and what they're now worth). CONSIDER THIS: In making a gift to the PLF, do it with appreciated stocks rather than cash. Now you can deduct the value of the gifted stock from your income tax , but you avoid the capital gains tax! Recently PLF member, Frank B. Bruins of Citrus Heights, CA did just that. Frank gave PLF 200 shares of Cisco Systems stock valued at more than $20,000. It was easy. Frank simply instructed his broker to transfer the stock certificate directly to PLF and now he wants to challenge other PLF members who have had success in the stock market and are facing similar capital gains to gift appreciated stock to PLF. Frank challenges others to match or beat his gift. Franks' gift as well as other such gifts will be placed in PLF's special Donor Account. His gift also made him a Life Time PLF Member. Of interest here is Frank's note back to us ."I understand Cisco Systems is about to split again, so that will leave me with as many shares as I had before the gift, and you will have some." If you would like to accept Frank's challenge but have questions, please call us at 703-790-1988.