Our purpose is to support Roper Lake State Park  in its time of need, and work towards a State Park which is open to the public at affordable prices, provides a safe environment to explore the nature and wonders of a portion of southeastern Arizona, and protect the cultural and recreation environment for our heritage. We are tireless in our efforts to support sustenable State Park revenues which would keep our Parks open, and improve the infrastructure so the park may be preserved for ages to come.  Our non-profit organization serves people of all races, creeds, and religions. We do not discriminate. We merely support our fellow citizens, and serve as a guiding light.

The  Friends of Roper Lake State Park Mission:
The mission of the Friends of Roper Lake State Park is to support the over all mission of the State Park System of Arizona:   Educate the public and preserve and protect our ecosystem for future generations.  

Vision Statement:

The Friends of Roper Lake State Park are Triple A-ers.....

Advocates:   We will tell our story

Ambassadors:   We will make friends, and sustain attendance

Askers:  We will ask for money, services, or goods

Our Friends of Roper Lake State Park base is growing at a steady pace. With this growth, we have been able to expect more, and hope to have a larger impact upon our community. We welcome new Friends with open arms. Please inquire today about how you can become a cherished part of the Friends of Roper Lake State Park family. 
Please click on the "Join Us" Button located on the right hand side of screen.

The Friends of Roper Lake State Park was chartered on March 23, 2010.  We recognize, not only the intrinsic quality of life our Park provides for our consumers, but the financial contirbution it makes to the neighboring County and State.    Almost $6,000,000 is generated in revenue in Graham County, analagous to 80 jobs which would be lost, if it should ever close.  At the State level, the State Park system brings in almost $300,000,000 dollars in tourism dollars.  

Board of Directors

AnnJi Craig-Wooten:   Chairperson

                                   Co-Chairperson

Preston Owens:  Treasurer

Kerry Kelly:  Internal Communications

Steve Junion:    Chamber of Commerce

Gary Sorenson:  Dean of Students; EAC

Tammy Gillespie:  Biology Dept:  EAC

Marie Freestone:   Director; Chamber of Commerce

Jerome Thompson:   Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce

Shirley Chaplin:   State Prisons System, Coordinator for the ACS

Scott Allred:   Manager, Roper Lake State Park (ex-officio)

Michelle Reddy:   Asst Manager:  Roper Lake State Park (ex-officio)

Drew John:  Chair, Graham County Board of Supervisors (ex-officio)
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Roxanne Cary Cheney:  Founder: FRLSP: Legislative Liaison and Web Site Owner

Committees:
Program Planning:  Purpose:  Improve Attendance
Askers:   Purpose:   Develop revenue streams)            
Ambassadors:  Purpose:  Develop Marketing Strategies
Advocates  Purpose:   Update Friends on legislative actions, 
                                    Recruitment volunteers/Friends
Budget:   Purpose:   Develop annual budget and monitor complianace
            


Please use the 'Contact' button to address a question or comment to any of the above members  (NOTE:  Please identify name, if addressed to specific person).