MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

organization, we also have a role to educate the neighbors of the State Battlefield, the general Maryland public, and
Maryland public officials about the tremendous assets located on South Mountain. Many of our members are motivated by the desire to better honor and respect the historic Civil War battle that occured on South Mountain on September 14, 1862. Other FSMSB members remain fascinated with the life and legacy of George Alfred Townsend at
Gathland, the Appalachian Trail, the Washington Monument and many other treasures on the Mountain.

We welcome new members to FSMSB and we especially welcome new nominations and
applications for Board members or volunteers to docent in the Townsend or Civil War museums at Gathland. While we are optimistic about new State funding for DNR staff starting July 1, 2001, many of the educational and interpretive efforts will remain highly dependent on you, the volunteers who make it all happen. Please call Marjorie
Thomas at (301) 371-8493 for more information about FSMSB or for a membership application. Membership dues are a bargain at $25 per year for families or individuals. Ask  about our lifetime membership or corporate

sponsorship program.

I am honored to be elected as the first President of FSMSB and I am pleased to serve with my colleague officers Steve Stotelmyer, Bill Clipper, Chuck Wierer,
Marge Magruder, and Marjorie Thomas. Please see the listing in this newsletter for the full representation of the FSMB Officers and Board.

Joseph Motter