From sharon_foster2 at yahoo.com Fri Aug 8 08:59:45 2008 From: sharon_foster2 at yahoo.com (Sharon Foster) Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 06:59:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Appies] AMC Worcester E-News August 2008 Message-ID: <667872.25250.qm@web65510.mail.ac4.yahoo.com> AMC Worcester E-News August? 2008 Check out what?s going on anytime on our website:? www.amcworcester.org ? Greetings Appies, ? I hope everyone is enjoying the summer and staying dry.?? It may seem like we have received a lot of rain down here but Northern New England has been hit even harder and there is a high water advisory in effect for both paddlers and the backcountry.?? See the information posted on outdoors.org for more details?? ? Tomorrow I will be heading out to Yosemite and the High Sierra?s for two weeks of hiking and backpacking.? They wish they could have some of the rain that we have received.? Too bad we can?t share.? When I return I will provide some updates on what we have planned for the Fall. ? Is the high cost of gasoline keeping you at home?? Want to share the drive (either as a driver or passenger)?? Check out the AMC?s new ridesharing board at http://appalachia.outdoors.org/bbs/categories.cfm?catid=8 ? Calling all Photographers!? Join us at our 3rd Wed Social & Potluck on Aug 20th and show off your photography skills! Augusts? Program will be a Photo Contest. Bring in your best photos from trips, sightseeing, birdwatching, vacations, etc. Gifts for the top three photos. 7P Northboro Historical Society. Bring dish to share for potluck. See additional details under Social. ? Save the Date ? The Worcester Chapter Annual Meeting/Social will be held again this year at the Manor in W. Boylston on Sat. Nov 15th.? This is the event of the season and a great opportunity to socialize with other AMCers,? and see what we have been up too for the last year.? More details will follow in September but I hope you can join us. ? ? Have you ever considered getting more involved with your chapter?? Now is your change, the Nominating Committee is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the Executive Committee in 2009.? We have the following positions available;? Secretary, Newsletter Editor, Publicity and Ski Chair.? This is a great opportunity to get involved with the AMC, offer up your skills and gain some experience while meeting other dedicated outdoors lovers.? If you are interested in learning more about any of these opportunities please contact Barb Dyer (barbaradyer at hotmail.com). ? ? We are also always looking for people to serve on various committees (conservation, membership, young members), help out with special events or lead trips.?? If you are interested in serving on a committee, becoming a leader or just helping out at special events.? Please contact either myself or the committee chair listed on the Contacts Page ? What?s happening? Sat. Aug 9th ? Nashua River Bike Trail (Easy) Sat. Aug 9th ? From the Blue Hills to the White Mountains, Hike #4 Cannon Tue. Aug 12th ? Tues Night Bike Ride ? Boylston (Easy) Thu Aug 14th ? Thurs Night Bike Ride ? Berlin (Int) Sat. Aug 16th ? Bicycling ? Brookfield/Harwich Ramble (Int/Adv) Sat. Aug 16th ? Mid-State Trail Hike Tue. Aug 19th ? Tues Night Bike Ride ? Boylston (Easy) Tue Aug 19th ? Tues Night MTN Biking ? Milford (Adv) Wed. Aug 20th ? 3rd Wed Social/Potluck Thu. Aug 21st ? Thurs Night Bike Ride ? Sterling (Int) Sat. Aug 23rd ? Dinner First/Movie Second Sat-Sun Aug 23-24th ? Garfield Galehead Backpack Sun. Aug 24th ? Hike Leaders Fall and Winter Planning Session? (those interested in becoming a hike leader or co-leader please join us!) Sun. Aug 24th? - Bicycling Boxford to Crane Beach (Int) Mon. Aug 25th ? YM Monday Night Hike Series ? Crow Hill Leominster State Forest ? ? Please see website for complete details on these and all of our upcoming events. ? Hope to see you out there J Sharon Foster AMC Worcester Chapter Chair Sharon_foster2 at yahoo.com 5 Joy Street, Boston, MA ? ? ? I just rode 190 miles across Massachusetts, why? To help cure cancer.?? Click here to find out how you can help? Its not too late to make a donation ? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.amcworcester.org/pipermail/appies/attachments/20080808/b57e1660/attachment-0001.html