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PRESIDENT’S SUMMER 2009 MESSAGEHello BMECC Members and fellow hikers, I saw a quote by an unknown author that really fits the culture of the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club. “Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something” Every quarter our members volunteer their time to post activities in our event schedule. Some of the activities are seasonal and some are ongoing throughout the year. I urge you to support these activities in any way that you can. I also welcome your suggestions for new activities that would be of interest. We had an outpouring of support for a recent event the club sponsored for a local Cub Scout Pack. We presented a program entitled “An Introduction to Hiking the AT”. It was held at the Rentschler Arboretum. Several of our members gave short presentations about “Hiking Safety”, What to Carry in your Pack”, Leave No Trace Principles”, and “Animals in the Wilderness”. Other members assisted with refreshments in the clubhouse. Still, others volunteered as hike leaders around the grounds of the Arboretum. Hikes were conducted on the Appalachian Trail in weeks following the event to test the scouts newly learned skills. This was a project that certainly had something for everyone. Above all, everyone had a lot of fun. One of the club’s biggest and most rewarding responsibilities is maintaining the Appalachian Trail. This National Scenic Park is visited by thousands every year and it is practically in our backyard. We will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Rentschler Arboretum later this year. Work crews are busy preparing the grounds for this event and other events held throughout the year. Come out and join our work crews at least once this summer to discover the “magic” of the Trail and the beauty of the Arboretum. There is something for everyone. I hope you get outside, have fun and enjoy the rewards of the Great Outdoors.
Martyann Gutierrez |
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