Fraternity of the Desert Bighorn (Header)

About The Fraternity of the Desert Bighorn.

Mission Statement:
Further the knowledge of desert bighorn sheep.
Support the various government agencies directly responsible for the management of desert bighorn sheep.
Become more aware of problems involved with desert bighorn sheep and advancing civilization.
Educate - inform the public of the desert bighorn, of its habits, its welfare and to utilize our united strength for their well-being.
Encourage the utilization of the desert bighorn in every phase not detrimental to its welfare.

Monthly Meetings:
When: Monthly meetings held on the first Wednesday of each month, Jan. through Sept.and Dec. at 6:30 PM.
Where: At the Blue Ox at 5825 West Sahara, one block east of Jones in the Burlington Shopping Center.

The president leads the meetings but everyone is encouraged to participate.
What we eat and drink will be deducted from the $100 room rental charge.

- We discuss upcoming projects such as funding, materials, and transportation.
- We also talk about existing projects and how they are holding up.
- We schedule approximately six projects each year involving the welfare of the desert bighorn sheep.
- We do sheep trapping and transplanting to relieve stress on their habitat and expand their areas.
- We have an annual family picnic and an annual banquet.
- We have various fund raising projects throughout the year.
- Any pertinent legislation is also mentioned.


	Message from the President:
	2006 Work Projects Report The Fraternity of the Desert bighorn was established in the mid 1960’s as a conservation organization and has been actively building water projects for 40 years. During this time frame we have been responsible for the construction of 114 major big game guzzlers in southern Nevada and have assisted other organizations, State and Federal agencies, on water development and habitat improvement projects throughout the State of Nevada. Our efforts have resulted in the expansion and re-establishment of bighorn sheep populations in traditional areas where their numbers had declined. In 2006, the Lied Foundation Trust provided funding for the construction of a new water development in the Virgin mountain range. The project, Virgin # 2, was dedicated to Christina M. Hixon, a trustee of the foundation. This project and NDOW’s capture/release program of 2005 will greatly enhance the restoration of the desert bighorn sheep in the area. Range fire damaged projects in the Delamar, Las Vegas, and the Meadow Valley Ranges were repaired. Renovation & maintenance was accomplished on several existing projects, including Beaver Dam # 3 in Lincoln County, dedicated in memory of Kelly Wood. This past year, the Fraternity donated in excess of 1000 man-hours of labor toward the conservation and welfare of wildlife. Additionally, in 2006, the Heritage Trust funded the helicopter flights of existing guzzlers with limited access, which enabled us to inspect 57 projects in 15 mountain ranges. Of these, 34 were landed at for detailed inspections and maintenance performed on a number of them.. In 2007, we have 2 new projects under consideration and renovation/maintenance of several existing guzzlers. The upgrade of projects will definitely become a factor associated with future Fraternity efforts for wildlife. Scheduling will be established to rebuild older existing water developments that require new water storage tanks and/or the improvement of the rainwater collection means. Thanks - for all you do for Wildlife Bill
	Past letters from the President: Water Development Projects


	Awards: The hard work and good deeds of the Fraternity's members has resulted in our receiving many awards that we are very proud of. Here is a partial listing (check back often and watch it grow).
	2005 Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award Nevada Wildlife Federation -- Conservation Award National Wildlife Federation -- President's Award BLM Conservationist and Management Award U.S. Fish and Wildlife -- Outstanding Contribution Award Volunteer Action Award -- Northern Nevada President's Volunteer Action Award	Take Pride in America Award Wildlife Society -- Nevada Chapter Conservationist of the Year Award Wayne E. Kirch Wildlife Award NDOW Desert Bighorns Programs Award Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation -- Nevada Chapter Royal Habitat Partner Award Desert national Wildlife Refuge Complex Support / Volunteer Award
	The Fraternity of the Desert Bighorn has donated an estimated $1,500,000.00 in labor, materials, equipment and funds on the projects mentioned on this web site. All fraternity generated proceeds go directly to projects as we have no salaried staff. As you can see, your donations and memberships are put to good use for the Desert Bighorn Sheep!


	Membership Information:
	- Individual Yearly Membership - $15.00
	- Family Yearly Membership - $25.00
	- Individual Lifetime Membership $500.00
	- Corporate Yearly Membership - $500.00
	We prefer not to have you give personal application information over the internet. Please click here to open a printable membership application form that you can mail to us.


	Fraternity Officers:
	- President - Jelindo Tiberti
	- Vice President - Joe Hanson
	- Treasurer - Shane Rogers
	- Secretary - Susan Dunham
	-Banquet Chairman - Paul Harris
	- Website Editor - Rich Taylor
	- Webmaster - Tom Ziegmann
	Board of Directors: Cindy Bentley Ed Pribyl Lynn Stockman Shane Rogers Dave Vaughn Clay Richmond Mark Maynard

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