CHAIRMAN'S CORNER MARCH 1987

Well, this is an exciting time of year for the Desert Peakers - we're still in the height of our climbing season, the Banquet is fast approaching, and as this goes to press, your hard-working management committee is busily putting together the ballot for next year's management slate. Randy's preliminary list shows a number of good trips have gone into the Schedule for the summer and early fall season, proving once again that our stalwart and dedicated Leaders are not constrained by the seasons; we'll make this a year-round Section yet! Be sure to get your ticket early for the social highlight of the DPS year- our annual Banquet. Featuring socializing, dining, a fascinating program on giant prehistoric Indian geoglyphs, and your best chance to see your fellow climbers in their "real world" attire. Special thanks to Karen Leonard, who in addition to her regular duties of putting together our programs and the Banquet, has taken on the yeoman's task of re-writing the DPS By-Laws,- incorporating all the changes that have been voted on and approved in years past. We'll have 'em done and approved before the summer - Thanks, Karen! (And remember, your dues are due!) Happy hiking!

IN MEMORIAM Our deepest sympathy goes out to Art's wife Lea, and to his children. The Desert Peaks Section is making a donation in Art's memory to the: Blauvelt Memorial South Coast Botanical Gardens Foundation 16300 Crenshaw Blvd. Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 Those wishing may do likewise. It is with great sadness that we report the loss of our good friend, Desert Peaks Leader, past Chairman and fellow mountaineer Art Blauvelt. All of us who were privileged to know this fine man will miss him sorely; his untiring dedication to the Sierra Club, and to the BMTC; his willingness to lead, and to teach, and to share his knowledge of the deserts, the mountains, and mountaineering skills. We remember his fierce determination to reach the summits, and also his kindness to novice climbers; we recall his inveterate bird-watching, and, his ubiquitous puns.

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