ROSEMONT MINE OPPONENTS MEETING AGENDA
1. Welcome and Introductions, Gayle Hartmann, SSSR Board President
(5 min.)
2. Save the Scenic Santa Ritas' Activities-
An Update, Gayle Hartmann (5 min)
3. Bonding and Freedom of Information Act Issues-Van
Wolf, Senior Environmental Attorney, Snell and Wilmer, L.L.P. (15 min.)
4. Discussion of CAP Situation-Nan
Walden, Vice President and Counsel, Farmers Investment Co, (FICO) (10
min.)
5. Review of Mediation Situation and Alternative Proposal-
Dinah Bear, Former General Counsel of the Council on Environmental
Quality (20 min.)
6. Discussion and questions, Alternative Mediation Proposal,
Analysis of Public Comments, Improving Communication: Facilitated by
Morris Farr, SSSR Vice President (45 min) (SSSR board members Roger
Featherstone and Lainie Levick will also be available to answer
questions)
7. Brief Remarks by Elected Officials -Representatives
from the offices of Congress members Raul Grijalva and Gabrielle
Giffords and Pima County Supervisors Richard Elias and Ray Carroll have
been invited. (5 min.)
8. Upcoming events and a THANK YOU! (5 min.)
Request for Volunteer Assistance from SSSR
Save the Scenic Santa Ritas requests volunteer assistance and the
following events:
Sat/Sun Jan. 10-11- Crossroads Gun Show at Pima County
Fair Grounds, 9-5 Sat, 9-4 Sun (need 2 volunteers)
Tues. Jan. 13 -Rosemont Opponents Meeting, 7 p.m. . (need
1-2 volunteers for sign in table)
Sun. Feb. 1 -Help Keep Scenic Highway 83 Beautiful! (need
15-20 volunteers)
Where: Meet at pullout on State Highway 83 -Approx. milepost 44, on the
right (WEST SIDE OF SR83), headed south. Please carpool when possible.
When: Sun. Feb. 1, 2009 Meet at 9 am until highway is cleaned up
(maybe 2-4hours)
Why: This is a way to bring more awareness to this threatened area as a
beautiful spot to enjoy nature and to enjoy the journey.
How: Trash bags, safety vests and a waiver will be provided, as will
water and snacks.
Who: Sponsored by Save the Scenic Santa Ritas.
Sat. Feb. 21- Vail Pride Day at Pima County Fair Grounds,
9-5 (need 4 volunteers)
Sat. Feb. 28- Peace Fair at Reid Park , 10-4. (need 2
volunteers)