Phone 208.558.7953		Dear Friends of Henry's Fork, We have always been fortunate to have wonderful managers at the Lodge.  Mary Maurer, who has been so fantastic at the Lodge for 18 years and befriended all of you, has decided to step aside as Lodge Manager to be able to enjoy our great area, her husband Kim and all her friends a bit more.  Her dedication to the Lodge and all of you guests has taken long hours, a few of which she will now be able to call her own.  She certainly deserves the break. The really good news is that she's not leaving us, but will still be at the Lodge, especially to attend to the special needs of our guests.   She will be more like full time instead of close to double time at the Lodge.  We don't yet have a title for her job, but if you know Mary it will be something like "Happily Take Care of Everything the Guests Need Person". The other good news is that Amelie Charnaux, who has been the Assistant Manager for Mary and has worked at the Lodge or in our San Francisco office for over six years will be our new Lodge Manager.  Amelie is a graduate of the University of Colorado and  worked for Rosenberg Capital Management in San Francisco before coming to work for us.   She has done almost every job in the Lodge as well as worked for us in the offseason on Lodge and other business in our San Francisco office.  In her spare time she will be completing her masters thesis for her degree in soils science. I feel very fortunate to have both Mary and Amelie back in 2008 and know you'll be happy to see them again this year too. - Nelson Ishiyama Lodge Owner A Few Thoughts from Mary: After all these years of management at the Lodge I've decided to work a little less and enjoy the same outdoor opportunities that will bring you here. (Fishing, backpacking, hiking, biking) It's time for me, my husband and "Jessie" to enjoy Island Park. At the Lodge, I will be doing what I love to do the most. I will be focusing my time on you and helping to make your stay at the Henry's Fork Lodge a memorable one. I will communicate with you before, during and after your visit with us to ensure that we are meeting your needs. Expect to hear from me personally before your arrival so together we can finalize your plans. With Amelie stepping up to manage the Lodge and another great staff we will continue our "total commitment to service" that our guests have come to know and love. My hope is that my new position will add a new dimension to this commitment. Chef Paden and his kitchen crew will once again create the exceptional dining experience for you in our restaurant. This past 2008 winter and the above average snow pack has given the Henry's Fork great conditions for a healthy river. Unlike most river systems we rarely get muddy runoff conditions so most of our area is fishable by our opening day, May 29. Moisture in the Rocky Mountains is always a good thing and it is very exciting to begin the season with such high hopes. I look forward to meeting our new guests and renewing old friendships with all the returning guests this season at the Lodge. See you soon. Mary Maurer-Martin