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Spring 2009 HIKE SCHEDULE ADK North Jersey HIKES Apr.-June, 2009 NOTES FROM THE TRAILHEAD: It is with mixed emotions that I write my final article as Chapter Chair. I’ve been actively involved as a leader of the NJ Chapter since 1996, holding positions from news- letter editor to chapter chair. We’ve seen quite a few changes over the years, but nothing as exciting as our pending merger with the Ramapo Chapter. By now, you should have received a mailer with de- tails about the merger, including the new bylaws, and slate of officers. While I’ll still play a small role in our new, combined chapter, the leadership will be handed off to a new group of leaders with new ideas. Many of the non- elected positions will still be held by some of our excep- tionally talented volunteers. Phyllis Key will remain as the Membership Chair, Ed Fanslau will still be Cross Country Skiing Chair, Rob Lehmann will remain as webmaster, and I will take the position as Special Outings Chair. Other positions will be held by volunteers from the Ramapo Chapter. Of course, for all of this to happen, we will be hold- ing a ratification vote at our next annual meeting on April 26th at 4:30 pm in the Central Unitarian Church in Pa- ramus. Please consider joining us, not just to vote on the merger, but to celebrate our years together as the North Jersey Chapter. As always, our meeting will be preceded by a pot luck dinner; one of our most popular events. In closing, I’d like to thank you for all of the great times we’ve had together. I’d like to thank all of the volun- teers who have made our chapter so successful over the years. And, I’d like to thank you for being members, active or otherwise, of the best hiking club in New Jersey! See you on the trails… Christopher Tausch, Chapter Chair page 1 ~Chapter Officers and Committee Chairs~ Chapter Chair: .... Christopher Tausch 201-669-3113 ............................ [email protected] Secretary: ........................Betty Heald 201-967-2937 ................................. [email protected] Treasurer: ..............Marcia Greenwald 201-797-7541 ............................. [email protected] Director: ........................ Jeff Sovelove 973-261-4745 ....................... [email protected] Membership: .....................Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 [email protected] Activities: ......................... Karen Rose 201-825-8166 ................................. [email protected] Newsletter Editor ................ Lilo Kassel 845-353-0573 [email protected] Education: ................................ Open Liability Form Mailings .Kathy Kendall 201-438-8135 [email protected] Conservation: ........................... Open NYNJTC Delegate: .......Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 [email protected] Special Outings: ............ Jeff Sovelove 973-261-4745 [email protected] Publicity: .................................. Open XCountry Skiing: ............. Ed Fanslau 201-652-1496 .......................... [email protected] Hiking w/ Children: Deanna Felicetta 845-216-2021 [email protected] Webmaster ................... Rob Lehmann ............... [email protected] New Member Contacts ... Eileen Berch 973-506-7078 Adirondack Mountain Club—North Jersey Chapter 385 N. Franklin Turnpike, Box 7, Ramsey, NJ 07446 For Additional Information, contact: (888) 856-7030 • www.hikeleader.com Trail Talk is published four times per year, in January, April, July and October. The deadline for submissions is generally one month prior to publication date. page 2 Mark Your Calendars! NORTH JERSEY ADK ANNUAL MEETING Pot Luck Supper APRIL 26, 2009 4:30 PM Central Unitarian Church 156 Forest Ave., Paramus, NJ 07652 We'll be voting on the proposed Merger with Ramapo ADK and for officers. Reservations: Contact Betty @ 201.967.2937 or [email protected] and tell her what dish (to serve 6) you'll bring to share. No desserts, please. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Krystyna Bloch & William Post – Hoboken NJ Hans Karlsen – Picatinny Arsenal NJ Larisa Kavalerchik – Fair Lawn NJ Anna Ridgill – Randolph NJ David Shapiro – Ringwood NJ Heather Daly – Flemington NJ Neil Sutter – Plainsboro NJ Karen Banks – West Milford NJ Timothy Howell – New Milford NJ Kathleen Ledbetter – Philipsburg NJ Brian Rath – Neptune NJ Peter Smeal – Allendale NJ Alison Brown – Branford CT Tom Volk – Neptune NJ Manuel Coelho – Edison NJ Hideoki & Mary Hagiwara – Randolph NJ Lawrence Jones – Malton NJ Natasha Semoynoff – Succasunna NJ Look for a series of monthly hikes on The Highlands Trail led by Rob Lehmann Dates are three Saturdays: In this schedule: 5/17, 6/14, and in the next schedule, 7/12 page 3 UPCOMING EVENTS Camping in Cape May, NJ, May 22-25. Everyone had such a great time last year, that we are doing it again this year. We'll be at the southernmost point in New Jersey "where nature smiles for 30 miles”. Those who wish to go must have their own camping gear, and meals, except for one night when we have a potluck dinner and everyone brings something to share for dinner. I can supply the stoves. Bicy- cles are a must, as Cape May has easy flat roads and driving will be horrendous during our stay there due to the holiday. If you are interested in joining us for fun and lots of laughs, please call to reserve your site at the Depot Travel Park which is one mile from the Victorian town of Cape May. Their number is 609-884-2533. The rate is $40.50 a night and a $50.00 check must be sent to the park office within two weeks after your reservation is made. Credit cards are not accepted. The website is www.thedepottravelpark.com. I will be on site #122. To look at the site map, go into the sites tab. Please confirm your site # to Leslie McGlynn at 973-252-8122 or [email protected]. Directions to Depot Travel Park, 800 Broadway Avenue, West Cape May: Garden State Parkway to exit 0. Follow ferry signs (1 mile) then 2 miles South on Route 626 (Seashore Road). The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (The Earth Institute at Co- lumbia University) on 9W Palisades has published their public lecture schedule for 4 Sundays in March (15th & 29th) and April (19th & 26th). The lectures are from 3:00- 4:00 p.m. with an admission of $5 at the door. Check out [email protected] or call 845-365-8998 for more info and to register. Many ADK'ers travel to Heart Lake for a weekend of camaraderie and work projects with free meals and lodging twice a year in Spring & Fall. Fantastic projects have been undertaken with the talents of ADK mem- bers within the ADK Loj and adjacent campground, trails and struc- tures. Even if you don't have specific repair project talents, work is found for willing hands. All these volunteer hours save ADK a great many dollars. The HLP work weekend this Spring is April 24,25,26 Friday thru Sunday. In the Fall the dates are Nov. 6-8th. If you are interested in joining the fun, contact Tom Andrews, chair of the Heart Lake Property Committee [email protected] or 315-339-3753. A similar program takes place much closer to home. Camp Glen Grey off Rte 202 in Mahwah has Spring Beaver Day on Saturday, April 25th. Lunch will be provided for all workers. Check out the activities at www.glengray.org. They have some cabin/sites that need adoption too. Check that out by contacting Drew at [email protected]. If anyone has children or grandchildren in scouting, this is a great place for badge projects. page 4 NORTH JERSEY RAMAPO CHAPTER MEETING On Thursday evening June 18th, our new chapter will have its first program and meeting at 7PM in the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 125 Glasgow Terrrace, Mahwah, NJ. This convenient NJ location is on Route 202 , Ramapo Valley Road, just a bit west of Route 17, the Mason Jar Restaurant, and the Trail Conference Office. Our speaker will be Rick Cech, natural history author, photographer, and field observer of butterflies. Rick is the author of a magnificent 234 page field guide, Butterflies of the East Coast. We will hear many interesting and surprising facts about the hidden lives of butterflies as well as observing his beautiful pictures during his presentation, "Lifestyles of East Coast Butterflies". Rick will have copies of his books to be autographed upon purchase for your li- brary. Questions and refreshments will follow his presentation. Plan on attending this informative, interesting meeting, and please bring friends and family with you. www.butterfliesarestillfree.com/ is Rick's website . Suzan Gordon Programs Chair SAVE THE DATE FOR MOHONK Our day at Mohonk Mountain House will be Saturday, Sept 12th with a rain date of Sunday, September 13th. The day will include a choice of three hikes: a carriage road walk, a 6-7 mile hike in the woods, or a rock scramble. We will have tea on the veranda over- looking the lake about 4 o'clock, shower and change in the health spa, and at 6 PM, have a delicious four course dinner in the main dining room. The cost is $50 per person. Please have both Satur- day and Sunday available in the event of " weather." The final day to register is August 20th. Please contact Suzan Gordon for more details or to sign on. 201-871-3531 [email protected] ADK-North Jersey Members to Attempt 100k Hike in One Day. Insane? Most likely! ADK Members Rob Lehmann (our Webmaster), Donna Ellis, Norm Brandinger, Ned Gardner and Laura Gardner have signed up for the 36th annual “One Day Hike” to be held on April 25th, 2009. The hike begins at 3AM, headlamps and all, near the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC and proceeds along the length of the C&O Canal Towpath until the finish line in Harpers Ferry, WV. In order to get the coveted T-Shirt they must reach the finish line by midnight.
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