The annual meeting will be held at the Milwaukee Public Market, second floor, on Tuesday October 19, 2011 starting at 5:30 p.m. with a talk by our guest speaker, Cathy Stepp. The meeting provides an opportunity for the public to learn about Park events and future plans, as well as information about the Friends organization.

Guest speaker, Cathy Stepp, is the newly appointed secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Stepp notes her administration is concentrating on improving DNR’s customer relations and streamlining and simplifying permitting to accomplish Gov. Scott Walker’s goals to create jobs in the state. She notes that job creation and environmental protection are mutually supportive.

Light refreshments will be served at 5 p.m. with coffee and cake at the conclusion of the meeting at about 7 p.m. The business meeting will begin around 6 p.m. Parking and attendance at the meeting are free of charge. A cash bar will be available.

The annual meeting is open to the public and we encourage all friends, members, Park enthusiasts, and interested persons to attend to invite your friends.