PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
WINTER 2010
Hello BMECC Members and fellow hikers,
Looking back on 2009, club members led an assortment of hikes, bike rides,
backpacks and AT work trips. Numerous hours were devoted to the maintenance of
the Rentschler Arboretum. We continued our adopt-a-highway project at the AT
trailhead crossing at Route 183. I want to thank our members for their
continued support. BMECC thrives because of your enthusiasm and dedication.
We celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Rentschler Arboretum. This
celebration brought us together with the neighboring community of Bernville. We
look forward to a continued partnership with the community.
Our annual banquet was held at the Bernville Grange in November.
Congratulations to Linda Enders Roxberry who was presented with the
Distinguished Service Award. Linda’s dedication and limitless hard work made
her a very deserving recipient of the honor this year.
Looking ahead to 2010, I am sure, with our members support, we can once again
look forward to lots of activities in the coming year. What is that old
cliché? Don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do today. Get involved. Be
involved. Stay involved
Make a commitment to do one new thing with the club this year. How about
leading a hike or bike ride? Attend at least one work trip on the AT or at the
Arboretum. Attend one of the monthly meetings and discover how you can make a
difference. There is something for everyone. Share your ideas and help make
things happen.
The difference between try and triumph is a little umph ------ Author Unknown
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall – the Great Outdoors awaits us all.
See you on the Trail,
Martyann Gutierrez
BMECC President
Martyann9@yahoo.com
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WANTED:
CARETAKER OF ROUTE 501 SHELTER ON THE
APPALACHIAN TRAIL
The Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club Corridor
Management Committee is seeking a caretaker of the Route 501 Shelter
near Pine Grove, PA. Applicant must have long distance AT hiking
experience and knowledge of general maintenance and trail work. Good
communication skills and ability to maintain good public relations with
BMECC, thru hikers, day hikers, local community, and law enforcement
officials. Duties include maintaining caretaker house, hiker shelter,
cutting grass, picking up trash, monitoring the area, etc. Contact
Larry Kramer
Kramer@ihs2000.com or send resume to 101 South
College St., Myerstown, PA 17067
Rt. 501 Hiker Shelter |
