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In 2013, a diverse group of business owners, professionals, and artists with a variety of talents, skills, and experiences realized they had something in common. They all shared a love and appreciation for the geology and natural wonder of the Grand Coulee area. This led to the formation of Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee (FLGC), a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation formed to share the Lower Grand Coulee experience through interpretation, outdoor access, community engagement and recreation. We develop and fund initiatives that further the preservation and enjoyment of the Lower Grand Coulee's extraordinary geology and history.
FLGC envisions a community working together to inspire curiosity, discovery, and pride in the Lower Grand Coulee (from Dry Falls to Quincy) for current and future generations. Since FLGC’s formation as a non-profit organization, we’ve been collaborating with other like-minded individuals, communities and organizations in the Lower Grand Coulee. Some of those include:
FLGC envisions a community working together to inspire curiosity, discovery, and pride in the Lower Grand Coulee (from Dry Falls to Quincy) for current and future generations. Since FLGC’s formation as a non-profit organization, we’ve been collaborating with other like-minded individuals, communities and organizations in the Lower Grand Coulee. Some of those include:
- Arts on the Avenue, Beauty of Bronze Program
- Ice Age Floods Institute supporting the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail
- Soap Lake Conservancy for the preservation of Soap Lake waters
- The Art Guild of the Soap Lake Area
- Columbia Basin Allied Arts
- City of Soap Lake
- Soap Lake Chamber of Commerce
- Coulee Corridor Consortium for the Coulee Corridor National Scenic By-way
Our People
Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee is governed by an all-volunteer board of directors. Officers are elected annually by the board and receive no compensation for their service other than our gratitude.
Board of Directors
PRESIDENT Andrew Kovach. AIA, NCARB
VICE-PRESIDENT Kim Randolph-Meaney
SECRETARY Ruthann Tobiason
TREASURER Wendell Tobiason
Burr Beckwith
Nell Kovach
Robert Salmons
John Martin
Gregory Bear, M.D.
In memory of Ken Greene, entrepreneur, promoter, actor, director, playwright, artist, philanthropist, and talented cobbler.
Ken lived more life than most could live during his all too short 72 years. His unique experience in various trades and businesses throughout his early years served him well later in life when his true passion of people and place rose to the surface, and was nurtured by the relationships he formed over the years.
Coming to Grant County in the early 70’s, Ken settled in the City of Soap Lake where he would open a music and accessories shop, then moving on to a Pizza shop in the historic area of Main Avenue. During this time, he was active in the first music festival in Grant County which created quite an uproar in the mostly conservative region. Later, he opened a shoe repair shop in Moses Lake called Tru-Step, which became a social gathering place. In addition to repairing shoes and all things leather, Ken also made custom boots and shoes. The “who’s who” of Grant county frequented his shop, enjoying Ken’s renowned visceral conversations as they waited for repairs. While enjoying life as a cobbler he married Sue. Sadly, during their marriage Sue was diagnosed with brain cancer and Ken cared for her throughout the difficult times. Ken was active in the Soap Lake Masquers Theater where he was an accomplished actor. This is when he met his last precious love Angie, an accomplished artist and co-board member of FLGC. He also directed several plays and authored his own, Roses Can’t See. He then produced, directed, and performed the lead role in that play.
As early as 2010, Ken, along with other founding members of FLGC, saw the potential to take the Soap Lake Lava Lamp "movement" and grow a community-based organization that would work to share a deep love and appreciation for the Lower Grand Coulee. The mission and vision of our organization is founded upon those early ideas, which have led us to building strong relationships with other like-minded organizations. Ken was part of the core group who signed our articles of incorporation when we officially became a non-profit 501(c)3 organization in 2013.
Ken's passion for this community and the extraordinary beauty of the Lower Grand Coulee was without question. He always took on every project with heart, enthusiasm, and tenacity. During his tenure, Ken served as a board member-at-large, board secretary, gala committee chair, and Facebook manager. He directed and helped produce our first "Message from the President" video. He took the lead with our entry into the Milbrandt Vineyards' Bottle Your Charity contest, producing our video entry and promoting it through our Facebook page. Without Ken we might not have even entered that contest, let alone become the winner.
Ken was a great soul who will be deeply missed.
| A personal message from Angela Greene |
Member of the Soap Lake
Chamber of Commerce
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Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee is an exempt organization as described in
Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 46-4201429
Contact us at:
admin@friendsofthelowergrandcoulee.org
P.O. Box 483, Soap Lake, WA 98851
Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 46-4201429
Contact us at:
admin@friendsofthelowergrandcoulee.org
P.O. Box 483, Soap Lake, WA 98851
