August News and Events

Hello Tennessee Valley Hikers!

 

I would like to apologize again for the lack of activity the last couple months, especially since I must cancel the meeting I had moved to this Tuesday.  I will be out of town for work, so we will just pick up with our scheduled September meeting.  From there we will begin planning our portion of the Alabama Trail and setting up fall trail work.  I believe we can have a very productive and active fall here in the Tennessee Valley and I hope you will join us!

Registration is now open for AlaRuck 2011 (Oct 8-9, 2011 at the Open Pond Recreation Area, Conecuh National Forest).  AlaRuck is a family friendly campout under the stars. It’s a celebration of hiking and the outdoors, a chance to catch up with old friends and meet new, hike the many trails at Conecuh, win prizes with the Camp Decoration Contest, and SO MUCH MORE. ADMISSION IS FREE and the event is OPEN TO EVERYONE!!! We only ask that you register if you plan to attend and if you can, bring something for the BIG Pot Luck Supper Saturday night. Get more details and register online today at http://alaruck.hikealabama.org
NOTE: There is a fee to camp at Open Pond-$6 primitive, $12 improved, payable at the self-check in kiosk when you arrive. Campers and RV’s welcome.

Thank you to all who have voted in the AllTerrain Grant Competion up to this point. AHTS is currently in 3rd place!! AHTS could win either $1000, $500, or $250 (1st, 2nd, 3rd place) to help with our annual conference which in turn helps us to continue our mission.
 
BUT FOR US TO WIN IT’S UP TO YOU!!! Please vote and remember – you can vote as many times as you like! Here’s what you do:
 
1. Click the following link: http://info.allterrainco.com/allterraincares/
2. Click the August Voting button
3. Locate the Alabama Hiking Trail Society in the list on the right of the screen
4. Click on us!

As previously discussed, our next meeting will be on Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 at 6:00pm at The Nook on Bob Wallace Ave. in Huntsville. We will be talking about trail progress around the state, our plans for the fall hiking season, and the future of our chapter.  The main discussion will be to begin planning our portion of the Alabama Trail and discussing the upcoming AlaRuck.  Please bring all your ideas for what you want to see the AHTS do this fall.

If you have not renewed your membership for 2011 yet, please go to http://www.hikealabama.org/sites/default/files/files/brochure2008.pdf to download the membership form and renew your membership or to become a  member and to help our organization and our voice grow.

For updated news, links and events, please visit our website or Facebook page at:

http://hikenorthalabama.org/ 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alabama-Hiking-Trail-Society-Tennessee-Valley-Chapter/186097912151

Statewide News and Events

- AlaRuck 2011 will be held October 8-9 at the Open Pond Recreation Area in the Conecuh National Forest and YOU’RE INVITED! AlaRuck is a weekend filled with hiking and fellowship and IT’S FREE! Complete details and registration information can be found at alaruck.hikealabama.org, by emailing us at ahts@hikealabama.org, or by phone at 251-279-0801.

- 2011 Fall Trail Work Week is scheduled for Nov. 7 – 12, 2011. We’ll be working on the new Coosa Trail in the Coosa WMA. Camping is available nearby. If you would like to participate, email Rick Guhse at rguhse@hotmail.com for details.

- The Alabama Hiking Trail Society’s quarterly Board meeting will be held Oct 8, 2011, at 10am at the Open Pond Recreation Area in the Conecuh National Forest. The meeting is open so please plan to attend and lend your voice to our discussion of issues facing hiking trails in the state.

Upcoming  Events

Tuesday, September 20th, 6:00pm
September Meeting
The June meeting will be on Tuesday, September 20th at 6pm at The Nook on Bob Wallace Ave. in Huntsville.  The topics will include AlaRuck, fall trail work, and working on our portion of the Alabama Trail.

I hope to see you all at our upcoming events and thank you for your dedication to our hiking pastime!  Please do not hesitate to call or email if you have any questions or ideas.

Lucas Veverka
Alabama Hiking Trail Society
Tennessee Valley  Chapter – Chair

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