[Ymers] HIKING LEADERS: WC Hike Leaders: 100 Mile Patch Program for 2008

Tue Feb 12 19:00:38 CST 2008

Sorry everyone.  That was supposed tp go to YM leadesr....instead....check
out our 100-mile patch program!  Remember patches?  I used to earn them in
Girl Scouts for a while...frankly many of us easily hikes 100 miles in a
year, why not have a patch to say so?  If interested, read below.  Otherwise
DELETE!  :)  Jen

On Feb 12, 2008 7:58 PM, Jennifer Eaton <jeneaton99 at gmail.com> wrote:

> To clarify about the 100-mile patch program.
>
> All hikes can be sent to Pat with ACTUAL mileage.  That's it.  Nothing
> more needs to happen from us (except anyone who wants a patch).
>
> Please remember to do this!  Thanks, Jen
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: pat lambert <plambert119 at yahoo.com>
> Date: Feb 12, 2008 7:08 PM
> Subject: Re: WC Hike Leaders: 100 Mile Patch Program for 2008
> To: Jennifer Eaton <jeneaton99 at gmail.com>
>
>
>  Jen,
>
> Yes, have the hike release forms sent to me.  All other release forms, e.g.,
> cycling, paddling, etc. can be sent to Deb.
>
> The hike leaders don't have to track mileage for the individuals on their
> hikes - just record the hike mileage at the top of the release form and send
> the form to me.  I'll be the one validating the information sent to me by
> the individual hikers.  Thanks for your help!
>
> Pat
> On 2/9/08, pat lambert <plambert119 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >      100 Mile Patch Program for 2008
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Purpose:  Encourage our Worcester Chapter Hike leaders to offer more
> > > hikes and to increase the participation of members in our Chapter's hikes.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Qualifications:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >    - The hike must be an AMC Worcester Chapter hike that is
> > >    approved and posted to Outdoors and/or the Web.
> > >    - Hikes must take place from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2008.  Hikes
> > >    that have already occurred this year may be counted towards earning the 100
> > >    Mile Patch.
> > >    - Hike leaders must have the AMC trip release form completed for
> > >    each hike, note the actual distance of the hike at the top of the form, and
> > >    return to the form to the Hiking Chair.  Encourage participants to complete
> > >    their information legibly.
> > >       - Actual distance may or may not equal planned distance.  For
> > >       example, if the hike is cut short due to inclement weather, injury, etc.,
> > >       note the actual shorter distance that the group hiked.  On
> > >       the other hand, the hike may have been extended because the group felt good
> > >       and wanted to go further than originally planned.  If this
> > >       is the case, note the actual longer distance of the hike.
> > >       If the form is sent to me without the hike distance, I
> > >       will not look up the distance on the trip listing.  This
> > >       is your responsibility to note as the hike leader.
> > >       - Inform your group of the actual mileage of the hike so
> > >       they can note it for their records.
> > >       - Scan and e-mail the release form to me at
> > >       plambert119 at yahoo.com or mail it to me at:  Pat Lambert, 1
> > >       Pinecrest Drive, Westborough, MA  01581.
> > >       - I will use the release forms to validate information
> > >       submitted to me by the individual hikers.
> > >       - If you have already sent in 2008 release forms to me,
> > >       please provide me with the actual mileage for the hikes.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Both hike leaders and hike participants are eligible to earn the
> > > patch. In order to be eligible for the patch, each person must send the
> > > following information to me either via e-mail (preferred) or U.S mail:
> > >
> > >
> > >    - Your name
> > >    - Your mailing address
> > >    - For each hike:
> > >       - Date
> > >       - Location
> > >       - Leader(s) name(s)
> > >       - Distance
> > >       - Grand total distance of all hikes listed (must >= 100)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I will then mail the patch to the eligible recipient.  Any forms that
> > > are not complete will be returned.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Please inform participants of your hikes of this program and what they
> > > need to do to be eligible for the 100 Mile Patch.  I will have the
> > > basic details of the program posted to the Hiking page of the main Chapter
> > > Web site.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > This program does not apply to other activities offered by our
> > > Chapter; e.g., bike rides, paddling excursions, etc.  If you want
> > > similar programs offered for other activities, please contact the
> > > appropriate activities Chairs.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks to Ken Pickren, we have approximately 50 patches available to
> > > be distributed.  Once they're gone, they're gone.  If any are left
> > > over at the end of the year, we'll offer this program in 2009.  Mileage
> > > from 2008 cannot be carried over to 2009.  We'll start anew with the
> > > New Year!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > If you have any questions, please let me know.  Thank you for your
> > > support of this program.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Be safe and have fun (and post more hikes!),
> > >
> > >
> > > Pat
> > >
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