Membership has its benefits.

You've heard that before, but seldom does one contribute to a cause that works so closely with it's intended beneficiary as we do. We are actually located in the park, and run the bookstore in the the Betty Dunn Nature Center. Local education for the area's residents and interpretive works throughout the park for our many visitors helps to leave an impact on the environmental awareness of every visitor through the gates. Your financial support of "Friends" is directly influencing the average tourist passing through the park in a meaningful way.

As a member, your participation is encouraged. You will receive a quarterly newsletter which will keep you updated on scheduled Friends and park events, a 20% discount on gift shop items, and various opportunitites to participate in park activities and projects.



Here are a few of the accomplishements and Activities we've recently participated in:

• Completed Log School House Project
• Completed the Friends of Fall Creek Falls Cookbook -- Now on Sale!
• Maintain the Gift/Book Shop at Nature Center
• Co-Sponsored Mountaineer Folk Festival held every September
• Placed donation boxes throughout park, including a large painted box placed at the Fall Creek Falls Overlook
• Provided Environmental Education Center support
• Increased membership
• Sponsored the creation of a James M. Taft memorial display at the park
• Supported Lands Unsuitable for Mining Petition (LUMP)
• Participated in restoring plants in the park through the "Iris Fund" program
• Sponsored "Friend's Day"
• Joined the Greater Van Buren County - Spencer, TN Chamber of Commerce
• Attended State Parks Forum
• Attended first TN Chapter of the "Trail of Tears" Association at the Park.
• Completed State Audit
• Renewed State Charter
• Established Land Trust Committee
• Supported Wild Foods Day

Our membership is vital to the survival and growth of our organization. This survey will help us to determine the issues, projects, and activities our members feel are top priorities. We want to know what you think about our organization, what activities you may be willing to participate in, areas in which you may be able to offer expertise and ways we could improve our organization. By consolidating this information and involving more members we can expand our membership base and effectiveness in supporting Fall Creek Falls State Park.

Contact Info: Name: Address: City: State: ZIP: Day Phone: Evening Phone: Occupation: Fax : Email: Interests / Activities / Hobbies - Choose all that apply Fishing Hiking Camping Horses Backpacking Wildflowers Reading Art Biking Rafting Land and Water Conservation Caving Bird Watching Water Sports Photography Computers Cooking Running Tennis Rock Climbing Other: (Please explain) Activities / Participation: What would you be most likely to participate in - Choose all that apply Special Events: Spring Wildflower Hikes, Folk Festival, Wild Food's Day, Christmas on the Mountain Trail Maintenance Recycling Efforts Fund Raising Efforts Committees (as developed) Grant Applications Board of Directors Final Questions / Answers: Please list any skill or area of expertise you may be willing to contribute to the organization: Please list goals and accomplishments of "Friends" you feel are most important: How can we improve? Do you have any other suggestions or comments to contribute? Why did you become a member of Friends of Fall Creek Falls and how did you hear about our organization? Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey, your responses help us be a better organization.