Our 1967-68 year, although not quite complete, shows signs of being an excellent one. There are, however, areas in which the effectiveness of the DPS can be improved.
Although San Francisco keeps us informed on conservation issues of national and regional importance, I have often felt poorly directed on our local conservation issues which directly affect desert areas known to us. Such problems include mining activity within National Monuments, and desecration of desert areas now unprotected which should be protected. Although the DPS should continue to be an active climbing and exploration group, DPSers, with their first hand knowledge of desert areas, are well qualified to speak out on desert conservation matters. One of our purposes, according to our charter, is "to aid in the conservation and preservation of desert wilderness areas." The opportunity to better inform our members on desert conservation issues and to convert such knowledge to action I leave to the new Executive Committee.
The trip leadership on DPS outings, although generally, good, leaves room for improvement. The Angeles Chapter is sponsoring a Basic Leadership Training Course. The first meeting will begin May 16th, l968. See page 87 of the current schedule. Leaders and assistants, both scheduled, and prospective are urged to attend.
DEATH NOTICE ---
It is with regret that the death of DPS Member WAYNE Q INMAN is announced. Wayne joined us in Jan 1967, and was killed March 23rd. while climbing in the Sierra near North Palisade Peak. He was 20 years of age and lived in West Los Angeles. Our sympathies are extended to his parents and brother.
DPS MEMBERSHIP GAINS---
We are very pleased to admit eleven new Members into the ever-growing list of DPS climbers:
Section. each one
of you ! ! !
WILLIAM D RAUSCH 1587 Woodland Ave Palo Alto 94303
KENNETH L FERRELL 1436 W 130 St #9, Gardena 9O249
FRANK RISELEY 8312 Bonnie Brae, Buena Park 90620
ERIC NELSON(Paul's son)6638 Estaban Tujunga 91042
BERNIE PETITJEAN 1560 W 179 Place, Gardena 90247
LU PETITJEAN same
RONALD DICKENSON 6612 Etiwanda Ave, Reseda 91335
MALCOLM TERRELL 10027, Montgomery, Sepulveda 91343
ROBERT SCHULL(Janice's spouse) 26812 Saddleback Drive, Mission Viejo 92670
ERIC SCHUMACHER 11658 Mayfield Aye, LA 49