At Lakes of Fire, we strive to make thoughtful decisions with the information we have at hand. Still, we recognize that no decision exists in a vacuum—and sometimes the full impact becomes clearer only with time and perspective. What defines a strong organization isn’t perfection, but the ability to listen, reflect, and grow.

After hearing the community’s overwhelming response and engaging in deep internal reflection, the leadership team has decided to rescind the recent Volunteer Hours increase policy.

We sincerely appreciate everyone who took the time to share feedback—whether through the survey or in conversations on Facebook. Your voices made a difference.

While not every policy decision will go through a public consultation process, we recognize that changes that directly affect our community deserve greater transparency and engagement. This experience has been a powerful reminder of the importance of collaboration, and we are committed to building more pathways for that in the future.

Together, we’ll keep creating a burn that reflects the values and spirit of everyone who makes it possible.