Thank You for Supporting Cookout at the Ranch VI!

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We hope you had a great time on Saturday, June 2nd at MacDonald’s Ranch. If you were not there, make a note to yourself to attend Cookout VII. Here are highlights and pictures:crew.jpg (99990 bytes)

  • Excellent turnout. More than 400 tickets were sold. Picture to the right shows volunteers relaxing after closing time.
  • Best merchant support ever. We had more donations from johndave.jpg (90646 bytes) the business community than ever before. To see who donated review our list of 2001 Friends of the Scenic Drive [Read More]. The picture to the left shows three happy guests.
  • Pleasant weather. It cooled down quickly making for a very comfortable evening under the desert stars. carriejudy.jpg (159217 bytes)
  • Great food and entertainment. Once again, everyone seemed to agree that the Outback Steakhouse meal was terrific and Geoff Conklin's  music was a perfect fit for this relaxing night in the desert. The picture to the right shows Marty after running the drinks concession for the 6th consecutive year.marty.jpg (88447 bytes)
  • Exhibits a hit. Once again, everyone seemed to enjoy the exhibits, especially the rehabilitated birds and animals. And, this year we welcomed Arizona State Parks as an exhibitor. We've also named exhibitors as 2001 Friends of the Scenic Drive [Read More].
  • kathyc.jpg (85425 bytes)Raffles were popular. This year the raffles drew more attention than ever, probably because we had the highest quality donations ever. Desert Aura Cactus Nursery donated a saguaro, which brought in more than $500 in raffle ticket sales. Picture at left shows another six year veteran.
  • Silent Auction saw action. Again, we had terrific items totomhelene.jpg (125820 bytes) auction off. Topping the list was a two night stay at Four Seasons Resort at Troon North and a foursome of Golf at the Boulders Resort. To right: guest is served by 18 years of experience.
  • Deserving people were recognized. An emotional point for many was the donation of a saguaro in the memory of Don Schoenau to the Scenic Drive by the Greater Pinnacle Peak tony.jpg (76514 bytes) Association. The saguaro and a plaque recognizing Don’s work will be planted at the Scenic Drive monument sign. Mayor Manross also recognized those individuals who played a role in obtaining and planting $25,000 in desert plants from the Target development project. The trees and plants were planted along the Scenic Drive.
  • Best volunteer support ever! Just as the event has repeat customers, it has repeat volunteers, and they are getting  very good at doing Cookout at the Ranch!
  • Best community support every! More than 60 organizations and businesses contributed to the success of the event by exhibiting or donating - a record!  

THANK YOU.