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Longislandmountaineer Newsletter LONG ISLAND MOUNTAINEER NEWSLETTER OF THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB LONG ISLAND CHAPTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1995 Board Meeting it was decided to elect a "Volunteer Of 'PieAicle*tt*4, Pm ^ The Year" on an annual basis. The recipient of our first award is ARLENE SCHOLER, a most deserving By Jack Gebel member, who unwittingly picked out her own award; a Just returned home from one more great bike book signed by all of the attendees at the dinner, and a ride; this weather is just super and is really extending check in the amount of the actual cost for the evening, our opportunities for some daily local activities. which she graciously donated back to the chapter. Memoirs Ron Martin and Richard Ehli have both Arlene, the executive committee and myself along with come up with some very interesting bike events right the membership thank you for all you do with here on Long Island. Ron has led short trips on the "Membership, Publicity and Hospitality" to make North Shore which have proven to be not only our chapter the success that it is. physically, but also mentally rewarding. There are so many places of interest right here, that I for one will Columbus Day outing, another annual event for our try to generate some more interest by other members chapter, is now also history and once again was a great to lead additional local outings. Rich has located a success, thanks to the efforts of Don and Carol Mantell. DEC approved "Single Track" mountain bike course This event takes enormous organizational skills and in Rocky Point, he has done the ride a few times tenacity. The weather cooperated until Sunday late already and yesterday he convinced Ron and I to take afternoon when we had a bit of rain. As it is every year, our beating also. It was great fun, and so close to there were many new faces along with the "regulars" home, however, we did miss the "Lobby Firewatch" this year, Carrie Ehli did not attend, and we did not sleep quite as I would like to welcome two new Board Members well as last year knowing she was not sleeping on the PAT BELIKIS and CHARLES BROCK They are couch in the lobby, protecting us from evil intruders. filling vacancies left by Rich Ehli (now VP) and Ada Special thanks to Gerry Barsky, who assisted me in Busso (Resigned). Their knowledge of the leading a large group up to Algonquin, Boundary and environment, awareness, personality and volunteer Iroquis. spirit shared by both will make them a great asset to Happy Holidays to all, make '95 the year to get involved our chapter. in Your Long Island Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Once again the Annual Dinner was a success, a Have a good one! good time was had by all. This event is organized by June Fait every year and it is really a nice way to spend Printed on recycled paper y -^ an evening with other members and friends. At our last ADIRONDACK MOINTAIN CI.I'B in May....What are YOU doing?? Let me know (17 Willow Rd., New LONG ISLAND CHAPTER 1993-1994 Hyde Park, NY 11040) and it'll be a pleasure to spread the good EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE word. PRESIDENT Jack Gebel 288-2208 KAYAKING ON LI...This fall JERRY LICHT alerted me to a VICE-PRESIDENT Rich Ehli 735-7363 TREASURER I^s Wahrenhurg 775-3802 kayaking course in the Hofstra pool. The fundamental and the SECRETARY Delia Costello 271-9821 intermediate level courses will be repeated this spring: Mondays, GOVERNOR PatTracey 826-1913 GOVERNOR Joanne Malecki 345-3943 8-10, 6 sessions per level beginning on March 6 and April 24; BOARD OF DIRECTORS fundamentals @ $195 and intermediate instruction @ $225. The Dave Edwards 581-2557 JeanneGray 691-0629 Nancy Hodson 692-5754 Pat Belikis 593-1937 courses cover paddling skills, rescue and survival techniques, and Charles Brock 928-4310 Don Mantell 598-1015 Red Cross Certification (with fundamentals) as well as Moving COMMITTEE CHAIRS Water Certification (with intermediate instruction). If you're MEMBERSHIP Joanne Malecki 345-3943 CONSERVATION June Fait 897-5306 interested, registration can be done with a charge card and a OUTINGS Don Mantel] 598-0115 telephone call to Hofstra. For more specific details, send a SASE PROGRAMS Yetta Sokol 433-6561 ASAP to me (17 Willow Rd., New Hyde Park, NY 11040). MOLINTAINEER (Editor) Ron Engasser 289-5375 TRAIL CONFERENCE Ed Slaughter 654-2197 PUBLICITY ASSISTANTS.. Vounteers hang ADK flyers about HOSPITALITY Arlene Scholer 354-0231 every two months at sites convenient to them. If you'd like to be a TRAIL MAINTAINANCE Herb Coles 897-5306 PUBLICITY Arlene Scholer 354-0231 volunteer with minimal time required, just call me (516 354-0231 NOTE: All phone numbers are 516 area code unless befare 9:30) and leave a message. Volunteers have come and otherwise noted. gone and I'd like to see about covering more zip codes. Ony three flyer are sent out, so nobody is overly burdened! NEWSLETTER REQUEST...I have every issue of our newsletter since I joined in the PEOPLE AND late 70's except for the January/ February '94 newsletter. I'd like to fill that slot and if anyone still has that issue and wouldn't mind PERSPECTIVES parting with it, please mail it to me: 17 Willow Road, New Hyde By Arlene Scholer Park, NY 11040. I'd appreciate it very much. THE NEW FITNESS..The editor of The Walking Magazine writes of ADK-LI PEOPLE..TOM WALL, the positive evolution of fitness in the December '94 issue: "What former member and treasurer, and used to be the goals of an exercise program stronger bodies, better- unLL die nvniy in wicyuii. r\ (jGau_.cnu functioning hearts and lungs - are now becoming the happy by­ reveals they're not hiking as much as products of a new goal: the quest for renewal and a peaceful they'd like but they attended an AMC moment in the eye of life's hurricane pace....Walking provides a camp in the Sawtooth Mtns. of Idaho refuge from the more hectic parts of our lives. But there's no reason last July when Tom reports he had no to think of taking refuge in the negative sense of escape or retreat; trouble with the altitude of 10,300' - a instead, it's an opportunity for recharging. It makes you stronger and high for him... better prepared to overcome the challenges, to accomplish all that LINDA, DAVE, and ANDREW EDWARDS are you want. Walkers don't seek retreat-we feel no need to return to now enjoying bluebirds at the feeders of their the days of shorter life-spans and outdoor plumbing.The walking new home in Virginia. They'll be packing up their gear for some winter weather at the movement isn't about nostalgia; it's about making the most of this Lapland weekend.... world. And that's the best definition for fitness there is:" Just replace VERA ALLEN is a dedicated runner the word 'walking' with hikng, canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, who has won the Port Washington birding and we can all relate to theneed to travel at a slower pace Thanksgiving Run eight times in her for a day. I classify myself as a moderate-paced hiker; I bash my age group. She just came in first in the brains in 5 days a week at work so the chance to cruise and relax in Cow Harbor run. Three cheers, Vera, the woods or on the water also helps to recharge my soul while since I don't think I could run to the stretching a few muscles. Do yoursef a favor; leave the must-do corner mailbox,...I am not a paid press pressures behind you for a day. Register for an outing. Enjoy!! agent for WALTER CARSTENS and BLIND COURAGE...The book of this title recounts a blind hiker's EDITH MITCHELL but since we keep adventure of being an end-to-ender along the infamous Appalachian Trail in touch, I'm always happy to pass in the early 90's. If you'd like to read his story, leave a message (354 0231) along good news. They're currently in and l'11 add your name to the list. If the book is in my possession at the the Galapagos Islands through the time of a meeting, 1*11 hand it over to you. Or, you can make Thanksgiving holiday; once home, arrangements to pick it up at my house. The story is a mix of his hiking Walter will prepare another challenges and his previous loss of time to alcohol and drugs before begaining a stable life through religion. stupendous slide program for Lapland Lake and Edith wil be preparing quilts FREE FOR THE ASKING...X-c skiing in the Lake Placid area on the for a prestigous Quilt National showing Jack Rabbit Trail is available on a map. Just send a SASE to me. CONSERVATION by JUNE FAIT By Ron Engasser It's too early to tell how the results of the election As I sit before my computer contemplating what to write will affect conservation. Governor elect Pataki did for this article, my mind is completely blank. So I will will vote against funds for purchasing parts of Long take the time to wish all club members the Happiest of Island Pine Barrens while a Senator, but we do not Holidays and a Happy New Year filled with Many new know his feelings about Sterling Forest.The money is there in the Environmental Trust Fund.
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