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The Iroquoian Official Newsletter of the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club FALL 2014 SIGHTS ON THE TRAIL
IROQUOIA CLUB DIRECTOR WINS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD
The Burlington Best Environmental Award is given to an individual or group who, through dedicated efforts to improve and/or protect Burlington’s environment, has been an example to the community. Paul Toffoletti is a dedicated environmental protection advocate who has volunteered with the Bruce Trail Conservancy since 1996 and has been a member of the Burlington Sustainable Development Committee (SDC) since 2008. As a board member of the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, Paul spent a significant amount of time monitoring this ecologically significant parcel of land to ensure that Burlington’s natural heritage features continue to be protected. Paul is a members of the BTC Environment Committee and is a Land Steward for the 10 acre Cedar Springs property in Burlington. As vice-chair of the SDC, Paul helped raise the committee’s profile by organizing speakers’ series in Burlington on issues that include climate change, local food and environmentally friendly PAUL TOFFOLETTI gardening. He was instrumental in leading the review of development applications and routinely delegated to City Council on environmental matters. Paul has played an active role on the Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan Stakeholders Review Committee and continues to serve on the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark Management Committee. Other environmental initiatives Paul has supported include the Earth Day Hamilton-Burlington Eco Festival and various nature walk events. His dedication and enthusiasm for the environment has raised awareness and inspired others in Burlington to reduce their carbon footprint. Congratulations Paul! IROQUOIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014/2015! THE IROQUOIAN! President The Iroquoian Newsletter is Cathie Mills - 905-538-1583 published quarterly by the IBTC, [email protected] one of nine member clubs of the Vice President & Fundraising Bruce Trail Conservancy, a Doug Stansbury 905-545-2715 registered non-profit organization.! Bruce Trail [email protected] Conservancy We welcome submission of articles Iroquoia Club BTC Board Representative or photographs for publication from Paul Toffoletti - 905-634-2642 PO Box 857 our members. All submissions will Hamilton, ON, L8N 3N9 Secretary be reviewed and must be approved Catherine Kilpatrick by the Board of Directors.! [email protected] VISIT THE CLUB’S Contact the Newsletter Editor at WEBSITE FOR Trail Director [email protected]! INFORMATION AND Ken Lawday - 905-876-2527 [email protected] ACTIVITIES: www.iroquoia.on.ca Hiking Director Anne Armstrong 905-337-3937 [email protected] Treasurer THE IROQUOIAN PUBLICATION Martin Hazleden 905-336-0550 DEADLINES! [email protected] Volunteer Director SPRING ISSUE - JANUARY 20! Karina Gould SUMMER ISSUE - APRIL 20! www.facebook.com/ [email protected] IroquoiaBruceTrailClub FALL ISSUE - JULY 20! Membership Director WINTER ISSUE - OCTOBER 20 Vern Erickson 905-667-4370 [email protected] Media Director & Newsletter Editor Advertising rates, per issue, are Michael McDonald www.twitter.com/ as follows:! 905-928-5324 IroquoiaBruceTr michaeldouglasmcdonald@gmail. 1/4 page - 3.5 x 5: $60.00! com Land Securement Director 1/2 page - 7.5 x 5: $90.00! Michael Kraft 519-780-2397 Full page - 8 x 10: $150.00! [email protected] Ads MUST be sent print ready as PDF or WORD! Landowner Relations Director For Advertising submissions John Farquharson please contact KATHY BOYCE - 905-639-3092 [email protected]! PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE EMAIL Land Stewardship Director EDITION OF THIS NEWSLETTER Gary Beaudoin 905-335-8076 2 Iroquoia Club Annual Official End to End 2014 October 25, 26 & November 1, 2 The 2014 Annual Iroquoia Club Of icial End to End will take place over four days. Our section is over 120 km long. This is a challenging, but richly rewarding series of hikes and is the only opportunity to earn the coveted Waterfall badge. Registration fee is $30. The fee covers the cost of transportation and the Waterfall badge for those who complete all four hikes. Volunteer checkpoints will provide water and snacks. You may join single hikes for $8 per day. Space is limited. Meeting for all hikes is 6:45 a.m. and the bus will leave promptly at 7:00 a.m. Hikes will go rain or shine. The meeting location for the irst day is on the west shoulder of Guelph Line, between Highway 5 and No. 1 Sideroad in Burlington. Map 10, km 82.3. Please make your cheque payable to the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, and mail to Elaine Zelenyt, 37 Market Street North Dundas, ON L9H 2Y6 Please include your phone number and email address. For further information contact Elaine at [email protected] or 905-627-0242