News for October 2007
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The Harriman Parking Area That Isn’t
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Countdown to Open Space Vote in New Jersey!
On November 6, New Jersey voters will decide the fate of the Garden State Preservation Trust Fund.Find out how you can help the Trail Conference get this vote approved.
Oct. 13: Try-A-Trail-Crew Day with West Jersey Crew
Join the West Jersey Trail Crew for a day of mentored trail work at Terrace Pond North Trail in Wawayanda State Park. Contacts: Monica and David Day, westjerseycrew@trailstobuild.com, or 732-937-9098. Click here to check out the fall schedule of all TC trail crews.
Oct. 20: Pancakes! Hikes! Annual Meeting!
Come join us for a pancake breakfast as we honor our trail volunteers at the Trail Conference’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Camp Glen Gray. Meet other people who share your interest in trails and hiking. There are several local hikes scheduled after the meeting. For more information or to RSVP, click here.
Calling All Pancake Cookers!
The TC Annual Meeting (see above) is around the corner and we are looking for volunteers to help with the day’s activities. On the morning of October 20, we need help with the following tasks at Camp Glen Gray:
- Cooks
- Hike Leaders
- Event planners to help with logistics
- Set-up and tear-down crews
- Drivers for carpools
- Signage
If you are interested in helping out in anyway, contact Katy Dieters at dieters@nynjtc.org or call the office at 201-512-9348 ext. 17.
Opt in to TC’s New Advocacy Tool
The TC is set to begin an exciting new electronic advocacy program that will allow members to take action electronically on important issues at the federal, state, and local level. Be on the lookout for an email inviting you to opt in to this exciting new TC advocacy tool! We will start in New Jersey and use the Garden State Preservation Trust Fund Bond Act as our test, and plan to add New York after the November election. Contact Brenda Holzinger (holzinger@nynjtc.org or 201-512-9348 x25) with any questions.
Do Something Rewarding!
Volunteer for the Trail Conference and give back to the trails. Whether you would like to be outdoors or in the office, we have a job for you. Check out our current Volunteer Opportunities.
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