Past Events

Come Together: 2024 Delayed Meeting and Planning for 2025

BRNN members came together on January 30 for our 12th Annual Meeting held at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Several members who were instrumental in founding the organization in 2013 were on hand to provide historical perspective.

Highlights of the 2024 Annual Meeting included:

  • The 2024 Naturalist of the Year award to went Marilyn Kolton and Lou Dwarshuis. They were not able to be at the meeting but will be honored at another gathering. 
  • The election of three BRNN Board members: David Teafatiller, Vice President; Diane Mooney, Website and Publicity Director; and Nancy Cole, Secretary.  
  • Kris Stewart, Treasurer and Membership Director, presented the annual financial report. A discussion followed to consider using a portion of BRNN funds to assist organizations with recovery from Helene. The members voted to empower the Board to do so.
  • Paul Fredrickson, Outdoor Programs director, led a review of options for member outings. He has already received confirmation from some favorite trip leaders for this season. Watch for more information in the March newsletter.