Club Organization
BMECC Mission and Objectives
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.
BMECC Policies
Officers
President: David Bailey
Vice President: Jerry Haimowitz
Treasurer: Carolyn Mohn
Secretary: Gordon Araujo
Directors
Term Ending 4/5/2023
George Shollenberger
Linda Enders
David Reitz
Term Ending 4/2/2025
Curt Fitterling
Don Slick
Tracey Davis-Witmyer
Al Shrom
Committee Chairs
Trails: Open
Corridor Management / Lands: Jason Davis
Shelters: David Crosby
Rentschler Arboretum & Kalbach Pavilion: Linda Enders
Program: Joan Moyer
Membership: Jim Barnett
Activities (Newsletter): Howard Reid
Public Relations / Education: Michelle Adshead
Archives: Barry Webb
Invested Funds Management: Dodson Dietrich
Social Media Administrator: Greg Wasser
Partner Organization Representatives & Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail Advisory Committee
Mid-Atlantic Regional Partnership Committee (MARPC)
Barry Webb
Bernadette Leibensperger (alternate)
Keystone Trails Association (KTA)
Andrew Eldridge
Pa. Appalachian Trail Advisory Committee
Howard Reid
Executive Committee
The executive committee shall consist of the officers, the board of directors of the Association and the chairmen of all committees. The executive committee shall have responsibility for all the assets of the Association, and it shall be their duty to ensure that such assets are not misappropriated. It shall further be the responsibility of the executive committee to transact such business as may be appropriate or necessary between meetings of the membership.