This article has been written by Paul Santrock, RSOC Treasurer, who has five things to share with you about the relationship between RSOC and the Umstead Coalition.

First, many RSOC members past and present have used and continue to frequently use Umstead State Park.

Second, the Chair of The Umstead Coalition, Jean Spooner, is a long-time member or RSOC. The mission of The Umstead Coalition is to preserve the natural integrity of William B. Umstead State Park.

Third, RSOC is contributing $500 to The Umstead Coalition to support their cause of protecting Umstead State Park. 

Fourth, you can volunteer for The Umstead Coalition 2024 Walk/Run/Bike for Umstead (see information below). The event will be held on April 20, but volunteer opportunities are available from Wednesday, April 17, to Saturday, April 20, the day of the event. The url for volunteering is: 

https://umsteadcoalition.org/event-5662171; or, search for Umstead Coalition and Events. As you register, please do so as a member of the RSOC team. If you can’t volunteer to assist with hosting the event, perhaps you may want to participate in it. You can register for this from the same page. 

Fifth, you can volunteer for the RSOC Volunteer Day, Saturday, May 18, to assist with maintenance or a rain garden from 9:00 a.m. until ?.  See the related article in this newsletter (on page 4) and contact Paul Santrock,pdsantrock@mindspring.com if you plan to attend.

Paul Santrock, RSOC Treasurer

Proud Supporter of The Umstead Coalition