Yesterday I reluctantly put my kayak into winter storage and moved my snowshoes, skis and micro spikes to the forefront of my basement storage area. Today, I hiked in a light t-shirt, and several friends are playing 18 holes of golf. Very interesting winter so far!
Our Chapter Activities are proceeding on schedule, offering a variety of activities to get us all outdoors, even if it feels more like spring than January. Be sure to follow the online Calendar and updates in the online Gazette for current information. Please remember that the printed Gazette is a static document – once it has been sent to the printers and mailed out, no changes/updates can be made to the paper copy. Our Chapter website is the place to visit to get truly current information. New activities are continually being added.In our last Gazette, we asked for volunteers to help the Chapter Executive Board with some “indoor” needs. I am thrilled to report that Carol Baldwin has assumed the role of Local Hikes Committee Sub Chair, taking over from Herrick Spencer, who now plans to spend some well-deserved time in Florida. Carol is known to so many – she is an avid hiker, an enthusiastic advocate for the AMC, and an organized focused AMC member who is already enhancing the calendar of hiking activities for winter/spring. Thank you Carol, for moving into the Local Hikes Sub Chair position. The Chapter Executive Committee heartily welcomes you!
I want to take this opportunity to again thank our wonderful Executive Committee for their dedication, enthusiasm, commitment and great ideas. A special thanks to our Webmaster Mike Krabach for his constant work at keeping our chapter’s website current, interesting, and – as evidenced by the terrific holiday pictures on our home page- visually enticing!
Our Chapter’s Executive Committee welcomes members to attend our monthly Board Meetings. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, starting at 6 pm, at the office of Partridge Snow and Hahn at 180 South Main St in Providence. To insure there is a seat for you, please notify me if you plan to attend a meeting. I am best reached at bonniedune@aol.com or 401 374-2507.
Best Wishes for a fabulous 2012!
Bonnie England, NA Chapter Chair, 2012