President's
Message
March 2008
Hello BMECC
members and fellow hikers,
Spring will
be here before we know it. There will be lots of activities from which
to choose. We have the Annual Pot Pie Dinner…Arboretum Clean-ups…Port
Clinton hike…Pinnacle hike…Reading Clean-up…Adopt-A-Highway…Eagle’s Nest
hike…assorted work trips…Ricketts Glen hike…Lehigh Gap hike…Stony
Valley bike trip…Horseshoe Trail hike…Union Canal Tunnel hike/bike ride…Ladies
Day on the Trail…This is our schedule at a glance.
Look for the
full description of each event on the website or in our newsletter.
Contact the leaders for details. Tell a friend about our activities or
bring one or two friends with you when you attend.
BMECC will
partner with several groups and organizations this Spring. In addition
to joint hikes with other hiking clubs, we have a couple of activities
of particular interest that I would like to draw to your attention.
On April 5,
we will partner with Scott Russell of Ye Olde Backpacker to coordinate a
major cleanup at the Port Clinton Trailhead. West Brunswick Township
will be providing trucks and folks will be volunteering from all parts
of PA and neighboring states. No experience is required. There is no
time limit for your effort. As Dave Crosby always says, “Stay as long
as you like, leave when you must.”
On May 21, we
will again partner with XL Corporation for their Global Day of Giving.
This will be our third year coordinating with Mike Crossman and his
folks at XL Corp. The volunteers of XL Corp are dedicated in providing
man-hours in accomplishing tasks needed in various areas of the
Appalachian Trail. We are very appreciative of their time spent on the
AT section maintained by BMECC.
I encourage
everyone to participate in our activities. It is a great opportunity to
network with other groups and clubs. It is a fun way to spend a day,
meet new people and accomplish much needed tasks.
Remember your
New Year’s Resolutions? This quarter provides lots of opportunity to
fulfill your promise. Enjoy the Great Outdoors!
Sincerely,
Martyann
Gutierrez
President, BMECC
Martyann9@yahoo.com
Our Mission
To preserve the forests, protect the wildlife, and promote and
encourage mountain climbing, hiking, camping, and the appreciation of
nature.
To assist in and provide for the preservation and perpetual protection
of the Appalachian Trail specifically on the Blue Mountain between the
Lehigh Gap and the Susquehanna River.
To construct and maintain shelters, arboretums, and other facilities
for public use and enjoyment.
To acquire for the above purpose by purchase, lease, gift, grant,
devise, or otherwise such tracts of land as may be necessary.
To provide a program of activities whereby members can enjoy nature and
each others' fellowship.
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