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Yes! I love the Whilamut Natural Area and have participated in events, run/walked on the trails, visited <br />the dog park with my puppy, and used the river access points to view the river. I enjoy the mixture of <br />uses within the park, and its proximity to the Eugene downtown. <br />1 Have you been a frequent visitor to the Whilamut Natural Area? What do you most enjoy about the park? <br />I can attend quarterly, and have time to assist with additional activities. <br />2 The Citizen Planning Committee (CPC) meets as a full committee on a quarterly basis and all members are <br />expected to attend. There are additional opportunities for involvement which include subcommittees which <br />focus on specific park issues and volunteer work parties in the park. Would you be able or willing to <br />participate in these additional activities? <br />I'm interested in the opportunity to see the Whilamut Natural Area as a connection space between <br />Springfield and Eugene communities, to see the retention of the natural area as the other side of the <br />river is developed, and to see vibrant use and community ownership of the space help to alleviate issues <br />related to camping and park misuse. <br />3 Describe your top three interest areas or issues regarding the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park. <br />I am a generalist who has the ability to network, "friend-raise", fund raise, brainstorm, problem solve, <br />and action ideas. I have connections through the museum, UO, Chambers of Commerce, and 4J school <br />district. <br />4 The CPC works with the City of Eugene, Willamalane Park and Recreation District, and other organizations. <br />What specific strengths and attributes can you contribute to thre CPC? <br />I have lead teams, and participated in discussions that have brought wide ranging suggestions and <br />ideas. I have been a resource to people in the groups I have worked with - listening to fully understand <br />diverse perspectives, advocating for achievable initiatives, and insisting on respectful discussion, and <br />fair allocations of time. I believe that setting goals and guidelines before discussion is most helpful <br />when divergent opinions are expected. <br />5 Please cite an example in which a wide range of opinions surfaced within a group to which you belonged, <br />and your role in bringing divergent sides toward resolution. <br />Ruth Hyde <br />June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 7