Reno's new Red Hawk Golf Club was the setting for the DRI Research Foundation's first-ever golf tournament held September 27. More than 100 players enjoyed the two days of activities planned around the theme "Where Environment Meets Recreation." DRI Research Foundation trustee and event organizer Jerry Cail noted, "There was a natural tie-in between DRI's environmental research mission and Red Hawk's approach as an environment friendly golf coarse and its goal of qualifying as Nevada's first Audubon Signature Sanctuary."

Sponsors of the tournament included IGT, Betty Stout, Q&D Construction, Eagle-Picher Minerals, and Dermody Properties. Proceeds from the tournament support DRI's new Northern Nevada Science Center and the Institute's environmental research programs.

Hole Sponsor signs dotted Red Hawk's outstanding course

The trustees of the DRI Research Foundation have elected Lou Emmert the new chair of the Foundation. Emmert, who is vice president and general manager of Sprint in Las Vegas, joined the Foundation in 1994, shortly after she came to Las Vegas. Prior to assuming the chairmanship of the Foundation, she headed DRI's Southern Nevada Public Relations Committee which is credited with significantly raising public awareness of the Institute's activities in southern Nevada.

William Martin, president and CEO of Pioneer Citizens Bank of Nevada, will serve as vice chair; and Nello Gonfiantini III, president of Gonzo Financial, was elected treasurer. The new officers assumed their posts at the Foundation?s October meeting.

Six new trustees have also been named to the Foundation.

Allison Copening is marketing director for Purchase Pro, Inc. She has significant experience in all aspects of print and television media and has received numerous a-wards for her community involvement, including being named a recipient of the Distinguished Women in Southern Nevada Award in 1994.

Joseph Foley is a senior law partner with Joseph M. Foley Asso-ciates in Las Vegas. Foley is a former regent of the University and Community College System of Nevada (UCCSN) where he served as chair of the Academic Affairs Committee and as a member of the Research Affairs Committee.

Robert N. Broadbent was Assistant Secretary of Water and Science as well as Commissioner of Reclamation in the Reagan Administration. He has served as a member of the Boulder City Council and the Clark County Commission and recently retired from his position as Clark County Director of Aviation. Broadbent was named a Distinguished Nevadan by the UCCSN in 1997.

Larry Hinderks is chief technology officer of StarGuide Digital Networks in Reno. He is internationally regarded as an authority in digital audio compression, and he holds a number of patents and pending patents related to audio and video transmission and distribution.

Billy McCoy is a retired major general of the United States Air Force. His military career included command of the United States Air Force Tactical Fighter Weapons Center at Nellis Air Force Base. McCoy was recently named president of Luscombe Aircraft Corporation.

Tom Schoeman is president of JMA Architecture Studios. He is an award-winning architect and is currently chairman of the board of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Architectural Studies Program. His community activities include the Las Vegas City Center Development Corporation, a private enterprise focusing on downtown business development.

Continuing their service on the DRI Research Foundation are: Scott Beeman, Joan Bradley, Phil Bryan, Jerry Cail, Earl Casazza, Timothy Cashman, Tyrus Cobb, R. Richard Costello, Brendan Egan, John Ellis, Clark J. Guild, Jr., MacLellan King, Jr., Bruce Layne, Charles Lenzie, Ian Mackinlay, Roger Peltyn, Robert Quenon, Edward J. Quirk, Brad Stanley, Sandra Tiffany, Gail Tuzzolo, Terry Van Noy, Howard Wahl, and Frederick Weiss. Arthur Anderson, Aileen Maki, Elizabeth Stout, and Countess Angela Dandini are emeritus trustees of the Foundation.

The DRI Research Foundation was established in 1983 to promote the growth of the Desert Research Institute and raise funds for DRI's scientific research.

DRI's Annual Fund, "Building in the Name of Science," is doing just that, with proceeds from the effort going to support the new Northern Nevada Science Center currently under construction in the Dandini Research Park in Reno. When it is completed, the building will house all of DRI's faculty and staff currently located in the Stead facility north of Reno.

If you misplaced your response envelope or just haven't had the opportunity to contribute to this year's effort yet, simply fill out the enclosed envelope and return it with your donation. If you have contributed, thank you again for "building" with us!