Chapter News
Potential Closure of NJ Parks
posted Apr 4, 2008
The Corzine administration is planning on closing a number of state parks and reservoirs in NJ in order to trim their budget. Many of the parks they are planning on closing are places where AMC recreates and lead trips everyday, including Round Valley Reservoir. To find out more more about the budget cuts and what parks will be effected please visit: http://www.njkeepitgreen.org The NY/NJ Trail Conference also has a very detailed information page on the budget cuts.
It has come to our attention that there will be a peaceful rally and demonstration against the park closings on Saturday, April 5th, 12:00 noon, at Round Valley State Park. This is not an AMC event. Please direct all questions about the rally to mapgar@gmail.com
AMC Club-wide Spring Gathering!
posted Mar 17, 2008
This year's Spring Gathering is being hosted by the Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter, at YMCA's Camp Burgess, located in Sandwich, Mass. on scenic Cape Cod. The weekend will be jam-packed with fun outdoor activities!. Learn more, and get registration information, on the SE Mass Chapter's Website. Don't miss out, sign up now!
Annual Dinner News
Nov 4, 2007
The DV Chapter's Annual Dinner, held Nov 3rd at the Four Seasons in Norristown, presented an evening full of good food, information, and socializing with club members. Regional Rep and ex-Chapter Chair Chris Rapacki played MC for the evening (pictured, right), overseeing the election of officers to the Executive Committee. "Appie of the Year" Awards were presented to Rich Wells and Eric Pavlak, and several members were honored for their 25-year membership anniversaries. Presentations were made by Mid-Atlantic Office staff Kristin Sykes and Jennifer Heisey; Conservation Chair Susan Charkes; and global-warming expert Andy Pitz. The main event was a fascinating talk and slide show by Sophia Danenberg, about her climb to the summit of Mt Everest. See more photos of the event. |  |
USFS Workshop on PA Highlands
Oct 23, 2007
The USFS is holding a two-day workshop at the end of this week on its study of the PA Highlands. At the workshop the USFS will unveil draft results from the study including future build-out of the area. There will also be a discussion on conservation strategies to protect the resources of the PA Highlands. The event will be held on October 25-26, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm at McConnell Hall, Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center, 2910 New Holland Road, Reading, Pennsylvania. For more information contact Ed Boyer with the USFS at: (570) 296-9625 or eboyer@fs.fed.us
Notes from NYNJTC on New Trails/Relocations
Oct 15, 2007
A few notes on trail changes in North Jersey/Southern NY from the Oct 4th NY-NJ Trail Conference meeting, as reported to us by our Trails Chair.
- The Indian Rock Trail (Blazed red & white) and the Wanaque Ridge Trail (Blazed Orange) are now open along with a new parking lot. These are situated west of Ramapo Lake and the Cannonball trail.
- Stokes State Forest - The Stony Brook Trail starting on the AT and going westward to the parking area has been extended westward beyond the parking area.
- There will be an AT relocation in Wawayonda State Park, NJ. Purpose of this is to help eliminate bikes and horses on the AT.
- Construction on the new Iron Belt Trail in north Jersey will start next month. This trail will be 25 miles long and connect the AT in Wawayonda to the Highland Trail in Mahlon Dickerson County Park (Morris County). Expected to take two winters to complete. Most of this trail is on existing trails, with only 10 to 12 miles new.
- The 1777 and 1779 trail near Bear Mountain have been re-routed. This is minor.
Annual Dinner Registration Deadline
Oct 11, 2007
The registration deadline for this year's Annual Dinner is October 24th. Your payment and registration form must be received by then, if you plan to attend. Haven't signed up yet? Take a moment to do it now! The registration form is in the Fall issue of FootNotes, and online as a printable PDF file. Don't miss out on catching up with what other members of the club are doing, and hearing Sophia Danenberg speak about her mountaineering adventures.
Hike and Fundraiser for AMC's Mid-Atlantic Conservation Work
Sept 19, 2007
Come join us for an event to kick off a fundraiser for AMC's Mid-Atlantic conservation work. The event will begin at 10 am on September 22nd at Clothesline Organics. Clothesline Organics is located at: 101 E 3rd Street, Southside Bethlehem. The event will include a presentation about AMC's work to protect the Mid-Atlantic Highlands as well as a discussion about activities in the Lehigh Valley. We will also be giving out maps of trails in the Lehigh Valley. Following the presentation there will some time to shop and then we will lead a hike from the store. From September 22 – 29, 12% of all members' purchases go to support AMC's conservation work. Also register for a raffle for a weekend getaway for two at AMC's Mohican Outdoors Center. For more information contact Kristen Sykes at ksykes@outdoors.org.
2008 Executive Committee Nominations Update
Sept 14, 2007
The slate of nominees for the 2008 Executive Committee is complete. Chapter members, please contact Nominating Committee Chair if you have questions or wish to offer further nominations. members may submit additional names for nomination up to 5 days before the November 3rd Annual Dinner.
Website Face-lift
Sep 10, 2007
As you can see, the website has recently undergone a face-lift! Hopefully, the new site will be more accessible and contain more useful information both for chapter members and for people just interested in learning more about the chapter and the AMC. If you are looking for something that used to be on the old website, and you can't find it, please contact the Web Team, so we know what we've missed. Also, you can use the "Old Homepage" link at the bottom of the main menu (for now) to access the old site.
If you're a chapter member, and are interested in helping make this website better, please read the call for volunteers, and if you can help, email webmaster@amcdv.org.
New White Mountain Guide Now Available
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2008 Executive Committee Nominations
July 14, 2007
The Chapter Nominating Committee is looking for candidates to fill the Executive Committee roles of Leadership Chair and Education Chair. Chapter members, please contact Nominating Committee Chair Craig Smith if you know of a good candidate for any of these positions, or if you are interested in volunteering yourself.
Annual Picnic Report
June 20, 2007
The Chapter's Annual Picnic was held at Washington Crossing Park on Saturday June 16. Upwards of 90 people participated in hikes, a cookout and lively conversation on a beautiful, sunny day in the park. Hike leader Billy Neuman won an EMS gift certificate in the Leader Survey Raffle.
(News archive begun June 2007)
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