Lower Lake >> The Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA) has selected Elliot Naess of Clearlake as the organization’s volunteer of the year. Naess was recognized at the organization’s general membership meeting that is presented annually by AMIA to update members on the group’s activities and to introduce AMIA’s current board of directors. Naess was honored for his numerous volunteer activities with AMIA.
As treasurer Henry Bornstein put it, “Elliot volunteers for everything we need help with. From helping to paint our storage shed, to directing parking at the Anderson Marsh Christmas event, Elliot is always willing to step up and help our group.”A 10-year resident of the City of Clearlake, Naess is also active with the Lakeshore Lions Club.
“He enjoys donating his time and efforts to the Clearlake community and his help is very much appreciated,” stated AMIA President Roberta Lyons.
AMIA is an all-volunteer nonprofit association that cooperates with California State Parks in providing public education about natural, Native American and European history at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. The group also raises funds to help the State of California operate the park, leads field trips and hosts school groups. For information about AMIA and its programs, go to www.andersonmarsh.org or contact AMIA at either info@andersonmarsh.org or 995-2658.
