A rogues galley of some of the people who made or are making the Trail Conference what it is. Help us reconstruct history if you can supply more information, especially about the early years.
President (Chairman in earlier years and now Chairman again)
- Jane Daniels 2001 -
- Gary Haugland 1999 - 2001
- Neil Zimmerman 1987 - 1999
- Dick Kavalek 1984 - 1987
- Don Derr 1978 - 1984
- Walter Houck 1976-1978
- Arthur Paul 1975-1976
- George Zoebelein 1974 - 1975
- John Danielson 1972 - 1974
- Elizabeth Levers 1970 - 1972
- George Zoebelein 1964 - 1970
- Harry Nees 1961 - 1964
- Samuel Wilkinson 1956 - 1961
- Carl Geiser 1955 - 1956
- John Coggeshall 1953 - 1955
- Ridsdale Ellis 1951 - 1953
- Mortimer Bloom 1950 - 1951
- Ridsdale Ellis 1947 - 1950
- Murray Stevens 1945 - 1947
- William Burton 1941 - 1945
- Frank Place 1938 - 1941
- Raymond Torrey 1931 - 1938
- Major William Welch 1920 - 1931
Executive Director
- Ed Goodell 2001 -
- Judith Fulmer (acting) 2000 - 2001
- Jan Hesbon 1999 - 2000
- JoAnn Dolan 1990 - 1999
- Madeline Dennis 1984 - 1990
- JoAnn Dolan 1981 - 1984
- Albert "Cap" Field 1978 - 1981
- Ronna Cohen 1977 - 1978
- Jim Robinson 1975 - 1977
- Bob Parnes 1974 - 1975
Honorary Member
Conveys life member status and the right to vote at Delegate's meetings. Usually given after long years of service to the Conference.
- Bob Marshall - 2006
- Neil Zimmerman - 2002
- Stella Green - 1996
- Richard N. Warner - 1996
- Albert Field - 1992
- Paul Leikin - 1991
- Kenneth W. Lloyd - 1991
- Lore Openheimer - 1991
- Donald B. Derr - 1989
- George M. Zoebelein - 1989
- Meyer Kukle - 1987
- Walter Kaufman - 1986
- Nat Lester - 19??
- Elizabeth Levers
Raymond H. Torrey Award
Our highest award. for truly exceptional service to the hiking community.
The Conference' s most prestigious award, given for significant and lasting contributions that protect hiking trails and the land upon which they rest.
- Pete Heckler - 2006
- Neil Zimmerman - 2004
- Bob Binnewies - 1998
- Bob Anderberg - 1998
- William T. Golden - 1990
- H. Peter Stern - 1990
- Nash Castro - 1985
William Hoeferlin Award
For NYNJTC volunteers who have given long and/or outstanding service to the Conference and/or its foot trail system.
Recognizes Trail Conference volunteers who have demonstrated exemplary service to trail maintenance, management, and/or trail land protection.
- John Moran -2007
- Jakob Franke - 2006
- Gay Mayer - 2006
- Bill Myles - 2006
- Robert Ward - 2005
- Don Morgan - 2005
- Jack Driller - 2005
- Roland Breault - 2004
- Gary Haugland - 2004
- Pete Heckler - 2004
- Bob Busha - 2003
- Tom Dunn - 2003
- Jim Ross - 2003
- John Magerlein - 2002
- Claudia Ganz - 2002
- Hal Cohen - 2002
- Monica Resor - 2001
- David Day - 2001
- Carl Kulo - 2000
- Russell Patera - 2000
- Trudy Schneider - 2000
- John Kolp - 2000
- Ben Frankel - 2000
- Susan Gerhardt - 1999
- Fred Liberman - 1999
- George Cartamil - 1999
- Robert Reardon - 1999
- Harry Smith - 1999
- Mike Rea - 1998
- Chris Cesar - 1998
- Joan James - 1997
- Ike & Marilyn Siskind - 1997
- Morris Judson - 1997
- Stella Green - 1996
- Steve Klein - 1996
- Bob Moss - 1996
- Joseph Hrouda - 1995
- Jane Geisler - 1995
- George Muller - 1995
- Dave Sutter - 1995
- Michael Warren - 1994
- Steve Butfilowski - 1994
- John Blenninger - 1993
- Bob Jonas - 1993
- Tompson Prentzel - 1993
- Walter Daniels - 1992
- Ronald Rosen - 1992
- Howard Dash - 1992
- Jane Levenson - 1992
- Alice Maram - 1991
- Bob Marshall - 1991
- Dick Redfield - 1991
- Albert Rosen - 1991
- Elizabeth Levers - 1991
- Frank Bouton - 1990
- Edward Walsh - 1990
- Sandy Parr - 1990
- Paul Leikin - 1989
- Dick Warner - 1989
- George Perten - 1989
- Kenneth Lloyd - 1988
- Doug Maffei - 1988
Leo Rothschild Conservation Award
For outstanding service in saving, preserving and or adding to our hiking lands.
Presented to a person or organization that has made a significant contribution to the protection of our trails and/or the natural lands that surround them.
- John Myers - 2007
- John Gebhards - 1999
- Bob Augello - 1999
- Open Space Institute - 1997
- Ella Filippone, Passaic River Coalition - 1997
- Neil Woodworth, ADK - 1996
- Scenic Hudson - 1995
Corporate Partner Award
Presented to a company that has furthered the hiking trail experience and/or protection effort.
Given to businesses or their employees for outstanding service to the hiking community.
- Andy S. Norin, esq / Drinker, Biddle, Reath LLP - 2007
- Campmor, Inc. - 2006
- Central Hudson Gas & Electric - 1999
- Bob Enderlee, Arrow Graphics - 1997
- Jersey Central Power & Light - 1995
- Campmor, Inc. - 1994
- Mill Printing - 1988
Major William A. Welch Trail Partner Award
For our government and private partners for "above the call of duty" support of hiking, hiking trails and/or trail lands.
Presented to those outside the Trail Conference-for example, state, federal, or local agency partner officials- who have given long and/or significant assistance to the local hiking community.
- David
Epstein, Executive Director ( Morris Land Conservancy) - 2007
- Jack Shuart (NJ DEP) - 2006
- Adena Long (SI Greenbelt) - 2005
- Congresswoman Sue Kelly, NY 19th district - 2004
- Brian Goodman (OPRHP Taconic) - 2003
- Wes Powers (NJ DEP)- 2002
- Karen Lutz (ATC) - 2001
- Bob Gunch - 1999
- Harriet Cornell - 1999
- Brother Hoengst (Hil-mar Lodge) - 1998
- Arlene Miller (Rockland Co. Planning) - 1998
- Lou Cherepy (NJ DEP Regional Supt.) - 1998
- Interstate Hiking Club - 1998
- Raymond Mesaris (PIPC) - 1997
- William Rudge (NY DEC region 3) - 1997
- John Keator (NJ DEP High Point) - 1996
- Barry Sullivan (NPS DWGRNA) - 1996
- John Kennedy (OPRHP Taconic) - 1995
- John R. Sencabaugh (NY DEC region 4) - 1995
- W. Garry Ives (NY DEC Albany) - 1995
- Franciscan Friars of Atonement - 1995
- Long Path North Hiking Club - 1995
- Jean-Ann McGrane (NY DEC region 3) - 1995
- Bill Bauman (OPRHP Taconic) - 1995
- Robert L. Bendict (NY DEC Albany) - 1995
- Jonathan Rosenberg (NWCDC) - 1994
- Kenneth Krieser (PIPC) - 1994
- Rick Dearstyne (NY DEC region 4) - 1993
- Eric Holman (NPS) - 1993
- Kenneth Lutters (OPRHP Taconic) - 1993
- Patricia Rudge (NY DEC region 3) - 1993
- Ivan Vamos (OPRHP Albany) - 1992
- Steven Golden (NPS) - 1992
- Bob Goodman (NJ DEP Wawayanda) - 1991
- Jeane Ross (PIPC NJ) - 1991
- Charles Quadri (PIPC NJ) - 1991
- Karl Beard (NPS) - 1990
- Helen Fenske (NJ DEP Trenton) - 1990
- Nelson Sears (NY DEC region 3) - 1990
- Fred Gerty (NY DEC region 3) - 1989
- John Garcia (NJ DEP Trenton) - 1989
- Jack Karnig (Black Rock Forest) - 1989
- Tim Sullivan (PIPC) - 1988
- William Foley (NJ DEP Stokes) - 1988
Next Generation Award
For those who provide significant service to the hiking community at a young age (under 21).
Given to those under age 21 who are making significant contributions of time and energy to trail building or protection.
- Hike'N Serve Venturing Crew #100 - 2007
- Aaron Benjamin - 2006
- Dan Hausner - 2006
- BSA Ringwood Boy Scout Troop 96 - 2005
- Natalie Rea - 1998
- Saint Benedict's Backpacking Project - 1995
- Hutterian Brethern Schools - 1992
- Jeffery Senterman - 1990
- Christopher Walsh - 1989
- Edward Leo Walsh - 1989
- Alvin Rosen - 1989
- Ellen Daniels - 1988
Ken Lloyd Award
For members of Trail Conference member clubs or member clubs who have given long and outstanding service to the Trail Conference and its foot trail system.
Recognizes members of Trail Conference member clubs or member clubs who have demonstrated exemplary service to trail maintenance, management, and/or trail land protection
- Chris Olney (Catskills Mountain Club) 2007
- Patty Lee Parmalee (Save the Ridge) - 2006
- Pete Tilgner (Ramapo ADK) - 2004
- Suzan Gordon (Ramapo ADK) - 2004
- Ilse Dunham (Interstate Hiking Club) - 2003
Paul Leikin Award Extra Mile Award
For Trail Conference members who have given outstanding services on trail and non-trail projects.
Recognizes those volunteers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to projects such as a book, map or advocacy.
- Jim Canfield - 2007
- Caroline Canfield - 2007
- John Magerlein - 2007
- Karen Magerlein - 2007
- Dan Hoberman - 2007
- Sue Eilers - 2007
- Walt Daniels - 2007
- Al Poelzl - 2006
- Herb Chong - 2006
- Ruth Rosenthal - 2006
- Steve Banyacski - 2005
- Steve Zubarik - 2005
- Ed Goldstein - 2004
- Terry Murphy - 2004
- John Mack - 2004
- Don Pachner - 2004
Staff
- Larry Wheelock 1999 -
- John Myers 199x -
- Ed Goodell 2001 -
- Josh Erdsneker 2002 -
- Gary Willick 2004 -
- Catherine Gemmell 2005 -
- Eddie Walsh 2005 -
- Bill O'Hearn 2006 -
- Brenda Holzinger 2006 -
- Katy Dieters 2006 -
- Cal Rizzuto 2007 -
- Leslie Rapparlie 2007 -
- Jeremy Apgar 2007 -
- Hedy Abad 2007 -
- Jack Kloster 2007 -
- Heidi Adami 2006 - 2007
- Allison Werberg 2006 - 2007
- Elizabeth Bleiweiss 2005 - 2007
- Rich Benning 2004 - 2006
- Maureen Edelson 2006 - 2006
- Ramon McMillan 2002 -2005
- Eric Yadlowski 2004-2005
- Anne Dyjak 2005 - 2005
- Maureen Walsh 2002 - 2005
- Edwin McGowan 2003 - 2005
- Lisa Cargill 2004 - 2005
- Jim Davis 2003 - 2004
- Scott Voorhees 2001 - 2002
- Nayarid Barahona 2002 - 2005
- Jan Hesbon 1999 - 2000
- Judith Fulmer 19xx - 2001
- Anne Lutkenhouse 19xx - 2001
Other people
If you think you are important to the work of the Conference we probably do too. To get in the other category, submit a 3x5 color picture, brief bio and/or list of accomplishments to Walt Daniels, webmaster. The Trail Walker frequently has feature articles about important volunteers.
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