NARRAGANSETT CHAPTER


ANNUAL MEETING

and

REPORT


NOVEMBER 7, 2015

SAVE THE BAY, PROVIDENCE RI


AMC's Mission Statement


The Appalachian Mountain Club promotes the protection, enjoyment and stewardship of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of the Appalachian region. We believe that mountains, forests, and waters have intrinsic worth and also provide recreational opportunities, spiritual renewal, and ecological and economic health for the region. Because successful conservation depends on active engagement with the outdoors, we encourage people to experience, learn about, appreciate, and understand the natural world.


2015 Annual Report

Narragansett Chapter - Appalachian Mountain Club

www.amcnarragansett.org

Annual Report contents:

  1. Minutes of the 2014 Annual Meeting

  2. Annual Report December 2015 – November 2016

    1. Chapter Leadership Slate (2015 and 2016)

    2. Chapter Chair Report

    3. Chapter Leadership and Member Accomplishments for 2015

    4. Treasurer Report

    5. Committee Reports

    6. Leader Recognition and retiring committee Chairs


Minutes of the November 8, 2014 Annual Meeting


Narragansett Chapter Annual Meeting

November 9, 2014

Save the Bay, Providence, RI


The meeting was called to order by Debbie Mitchell, Chapter Chair, at 6:35pm

Debbie began the meeting with welcoming comments to all attendees and the introduction of Faith Salter, Volunteer Director from AMC Staff who were in attendance.


Debbie then announced that copies of the 2014 Annual Meeting Minutes could be found in the Annual Reports distributed throughout the room. After encouraging the members to review the Minutes Debbie asked for a Motion to approve the 2014 Annual Meeting Minutes.


With the Minutes approved Debbie read the names of the current Chapter Executive Committee and Chapter Chairs and asked the group to stand for a collective round of applause.

Larry Rollins, Chair of the Nominating Committee, was then called up to introduce the 2014 Executive Committee and Sub-Committee Chairs.


Debbie thanked the members of the board who will be stepping down. Tom Eagan, Treasuer will be moving into a regional director position and Robin Kuznitz will be stepping down as membership chair. Debbie thanked them both for their years of service.

Debbie also recognized the former chairs who were present at the meeting. She then turned the meeting over to Larry Rollins, Past Chapter Chair and nominating Chair who presented the slate of officers.



2014 Current Chapter Leadership


Chair: Debbie Mitchell

Past Chair: Bonnie England

Vice Chair: Bob Tessitore

Secretary: Debra Huntington

Treasurer: Tom Eagan

Membership Chair: Robin Kuznitz

Communications Chair: Mike Krabach

Activities Chair: Chris Shafer

Leadership Chair: Ed Poyer

Conservation Chair: Linda Pease

Trails Chair: Dav Cranmer

Nominating Committee Chair: Larry Rollins




2014 Committee Leaders / Sub chairs:


Local Hikes Mary Ann Topp/Christine Galvin

Biking Marcie Madsen

Skiing Anne Piascik, Steve Harrington

Backpacking and Northern Hikes Ed Poyer

Technical Climbing Peter Barlow

Sea Kayaking Mike Krabach

Flatwater Paddling Linda Pease

Family Outings Open

Young Members Scott Disnard

Webmaster Mike Krabach

Public Relations Liaison Shannon Kelly

Archivist Open


2015 Incoming Chapter Leadership


Incoming 2015 Executive Board:

Chair: Bob Tessitore

Past Chair: Debbie Mitchell

Vice Chair: Open

Secretary: Debra Huntington

Treasurer: Bill Rafferty

Membership Chair: Gregg OBrien

Communications Chair: Mike Krabach

Activities Chair: Chris Shafer

Leadership Chair: Ed Poyer

Conservation Chair: Linda Pease

Trails Chair: Dav Cranmer

Nominating Committee Chair: Larry Rollins


Larry then announced the 2015 Committee Leaders:


Incoming 2015 Chapter Committee Leaders:

Biking Marcie Madsen

Skiing Steve Harrington/Ann Piascik

Backpacking / Northern Hikes Ed Poyer

Technical Climbing Peter Barlow

Sea Kayaking Mike Krabach

Flatwater Paddling Linda Pease

Family Outings Open

Young Members Scott Disnard

Local Hikes Kerri Green, Colleen Quattromani

Webmaster Mike Krabach

Public Relations Liaison Shannon Kelly

Archivist Open


Larry asked for an approval of the slate of leaders for 2015. They were approved and seconded. They were approved and congratulated.


Debbie thanked Larry and echoed his congratulations to the 2015 leadership.


She then provided a synopsis of the 2014 Chapter Accomplishments preceded by her sincere appreciation for the contributions of the current Executive Board and Committee Chairs.

Chapter Chair Report – Debbie commented that is has been an honor to serve as president. She initially responded to a request in 2007 to serve as Treasurer and the time had no idea she would become Vice Chair and the Chair. She said it has been a rewarding experience and thanked the Chapter and club for their encouragement and support. She commented that there are a few positions still open, including vice-chair, family outings sub-chair, archivist, and co-chair for local hikes.


She went on to discuss the recent executive committee meetings where they discussed the importance of leader and volunteer appreciation. Volunteers make up the core of the AMC and the chapter wants to let them know how much their efforts are appreciated. She commented that in the past the chapter has held a volunteer appreciation dinner and is always looking for ideas on how to thank the volunteers.


2014 Chapter Leadership/Member Accomplishments were:

Chris Shafer, Activities Committee Chair is club-wide trails committee chair.

Denis Poyer was awarded the club-wide volunteer leadership award for 2014.

Jim Dowling and Chris Shafer were awarded the 2014 Warren Hart Award for 224+ hours of service.
Martha Cruciani was appointed in April to the Warwick Municipal Land trust.

Our chapter received TAC grands for trail and shelter improvements.

Volunteer leaders provided 250+ recreational and educational activities for 2,600 members.

Chapter Events included: Spring Fling, Fall Festival at Cardigan, Winaukee Weekend, and Annual Meeting and Leader appreciation dinner.

Chapter Volunteers participated in multiple community events including: Arbor Day Tree Plantings, National Trails Day Project, Burlington Trails Projects, RI Families in Nature events, Neutoconkanut Hill conservancy and several scouting events.

Training for Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Step by Step, Leadership and Map & Compass were held.

Chapter trail crews worked on numerous projects and are well-known throughout the State for their expertise in this area.


In closing Debbie thanked the Executive Committee, leaders, volunteers and members for all they do for the AMC and for their support during her tenure on the board.


Tom Eagan was called to give the Treasurer’s Report. Tom stated that that the Chapter is likely to run a small surplus for the year and attributed its financial health to the work and diligence of the individual members.


Awards:

Debbie reported that we are happy to have eleven 25-year members and one 50-year member. She asked the 25-year members to stand. The 25-year members include:

Tom Arrison

Elaine Caldarone

Donald Harris

Cynthia Hiatt

William Keith

Charles Kemp

Hal Litoff

Joan Markert

Kenneth Peloquin

Kim Svehlik

Matthew Vollucci.


Debbie asked Dav Cranmer to come forward and was presented with a 50-year pin. Dav commented that he became a member quite young and that his father was a former chapter chair.


Awards:

Golden Appie – This award is presented to a long-time Chapter leader for their extensive contributions to the Narragansett Chapter over their AMC career. It is a life time achievement award. Linda Pease and Bob Tessitore were asked to come forward to present the award. The award was presented to Jack Shemp. Jack has organized and lead trips for 15 years. Some of the trips include a week long bike trip to the Cape and Islands. He has also lead other biking, hiking and skiing trips over the years. He has lead Major Excursions in Yosemite and the Canadian Rockies. His latest popular trips are the multi-event weekends, first at Squam Lake and now at Lake Winnipesaukee. More people have gone on his trips than any other leader’s trips in our chapter. His example has inspired many new leaders.


John Clark Award – This award is presented to the unsung hero, who goes quietly about their business of contributing to the chapter. This award was started in 1998 after member John Clark.

Chris Shafer was asked to come forward to present this award. The award was presented to to Sid Wax. Sid has instrumental in coordinating and leading the Wednesday evening hikes. These hikes have introduced many members to the joys of outdoors and hiking. He is also a prolific biking leader.


Appie Award – This is the chapter’s highest award. The Appie of the Year Award is presented annually to that person who in an outstanding manner, exemplifies the mission of the Appalachian Mountain Club.

Debbie asked all prior recipients of the Appie Award to please stand. Ed Poyer was asked to come forward to present the award. The award was presented to Scot Disnard. Scott has served the chapter in two capacities. He has served as sub-chair of the Young Members group for four years. During that time, he has led numerous trips for Young Members, he has worked hard to expand the leader group and member participation within that committee, and he has coordinated with other chapters in multi-chapter YM events. Secondly, Scott is a four season leader for Backpacking and Northern Hikes, and has led 16 trips, mostly entire weekends, for that committee since 2012. He has been active in connecting YM members and leaders into the Northern Hikes community and has been helpful in discovering new ‘talent’ for the committee. Scott has attended Mountain Leadership School, and is certified in WFA.


With the business portion of the meeting concluded Debbie asked if there was a Motion to adjourn the meeting.

Motion to adjourn All voting members in favor – motion passed


Bob introduced Suannah Hatch, AMC’s Volunteer Relations Coordinator. Susannah spoke briefly to the group.


Chris Shafter introduced Chuch Horbert who will be giving tonight’s presentation.



Annual Report December 2014 – November 2015




2014 Current Chapter Leadership


2015 Executive Committee:

` Chair Bob Tessitore

Past Chair Debbie Mitchell

Vice Chair Russ Miller

Treasurer Bill Rafferty

Secretary Debra Huntington

Membership Chair Gregg O’Brien

Activities Chair Chris Shafer

Conservation Chair Linda Pease

Communications Chair Mike Krabach Leadership Chair Ed Poyer

Trails Chair Dav Cranmer

Nominating Committee Chair Larry Rollins


2015 Committee Leaders / Sub chairs:

Local Hikes Kerri Green, Colleen Quattromani

Biking Marcie Madsen

Skiing Ann Piascik, Steve Harrington

Backpacking and Northern Hikes Ed Poyer

Technical Climbing Peter Barlow

Sea Kayaking Mike Krabach

Flatwater Paddling Linda Pease

Family Outings Debbie Mitchell

Young Members Scott Disnard

Webmaster Mike Krabach

Public Relations Liaison Shannon Kelly

Archivist Open



2015-2016 Incoming Chapter Leadership


Incoming 2015-2016 Executive Board:

Chair: Bob Tessitore

Past Chair: Debbie Mitchell

Vice Chair: Russ Miller

Secretary: Debra Huntington

Treasurer: Bill Rafferty

Membership Chair: Gregg O’Brien

Communications Chair: Mike Krabach

Activities Chair: Chris Shafer

Leadership Chair: Ed Poyer

Conservation Chair: Linda Pease

Trails Chair: Dav Cranmer

Nominating Committee Chair: Larry Rollins


Incoming 2015-2016 Chapter Committee Leaders:

Biking Marcie Madsen

Skiing Steve Harrington/Ann Piascik

Backpacking / Northern Hikes Ed Poyer

Technical Climbing Peter Barlow

Sea Kayaking Mike Krabach

Flatwater Paddline Linda Pease

Family Outings Open

Young Members Scott Disnard

Local Hikes Kerri Green, Colleen Quattromani

Webmaster Mike Krabach

Public Relations Liaison Shannon Kelly

Archivist Open


2015 Treasurer’s Report


As of September 30, the Chapter has almost $61,000 in cash and investments, this is an increase of approximately $6,000 from the beginning of this year. Please be advised these figures do not include the costs and receipts associated with the annual meeting, which is typically a net cost to the chapter, we will still end the year with more cash/investments then we started. As mentioned last year, a major reason for the increase in our cash/investments related to the difficult decision made by the board in 2013 to eliminate the printed Gazette, which historically cost the chapter about $6k-$7k per year. The money we have saved, has permitted us to spend more on volunteer recognition and appreciation, training and new programs. We have an incredible number of dedicated leaders, and we now that we have the funds to better support their efforts and to say thank you more often, the board’s intention is to do just that.


Narragansett Chapter - AMC
Treasurers Report
September, 2015

Beginning cash balance (including investments) January 1, 2015


$10,297.13






Revenues




Membership

$470.00



Grant - AMC

$-



Grant - State of RI (Trails)

$3,398.60



Donations




Spring fling




Annual meeting

$-



Workshops, activity fees, Leadership

$2,265.00



Transfers from investment fund

$5,000.00



Rental of equipment

$35.00



Joy St. dues allocation

$6,054.25



Winaukee

$10,404.50



Misc

$-



YTD revenues


$27,627.35






Expenses




Canoe/Kayaking

$-



Trails

$1,200.70



Conservation

$60.00



Activities

$-



Local Hiking

$-



Young Members

$57.96



Northern Hiking

$231.29



Leadership

$3,437.25



Communications

$200.00



Winaukee

$10,422.87



Membership/social

$116.95



Executive

$534.09



Technical climbing

$1,050.00



YTD expenses


$17,311.11






Ending cash balance - checking



$20,613.37

Investments



$39,899.91





Cash and investment balance, September 2015



$60,513.28



Bill Rafferty

Chapter Treasurer



2015 committee reports



Membership Committee Report 2015


As of September 2015 we have 2659 members in the Narragansett chapter.  This number has fluctuated slightly, roughly + or - 100 over the past year.

The goal of membership is to encourage members  to not only join, but to become more involved, both in participation and in taking leadership roles.  We need to look at ways to offer more activities in a timely fashion.

Meetup groups are having an effect and may push us towards changing some of our policies.


50 Year Member

Wendall Fleming
Harold Kushner
Linda Kushner


25 Year Members

William

Heroux

Gary

Penfield

Gary

Whitney

Cherine

Whitney

Norbert

Zwiener

Marilyn

Zwiener

John

Monaghan

Arthur

Carter

Christopher

Shafer

Maria

Earley

David

Roy

Natalya

Pluzhnikov

June

Wing

Joseph

Conley

Ina

Woolman

David

Woolman

Nancy

Stefano

Dale

Stefano

Jim

Jaques

Robert

Richardson

David

Rice

George

Viveiros

Anne

Chapin

Danielle

Foster

Richard

Foster



Gregg O’Brien

Membership Committee Chair


CONSERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT 2015


The Narragansett Chapter Conservation Committee offered a variety of activities with a conservation component. Of the eleven (11) activities, one was a combination, conservation and new member hike at Big River. Two were non AMC activities that were appropriate for families and other members to attend on their own. The May 17th Barn Island/Venture Smith History Walk on conserved property also addressed the issue of slavery. As usual, we are happy that we are able to present opportunities to try some activities that are a bit out of the ordinary and educate on conservation at the same time.


Sat., Feb. 7. Local Hike at Roger Williams Zoo and Planetarium at Museum of Natural History.

Fri., Apr. 24. Blithewold Daffodils at Dusk new Member Plus activity.

Sat., Apr. 25. Earth Day at Neutaconkanut Hill (NON AMC/on your own activity)

Sat., May. 9. Big River Conservation and New Member Hike in Coventry.

Sat., May. 16. Big River Conservation Flat Water Paddle, Coventry.

Sat., Apr. 25. Earth Day at Neutaconkanut Hill (NON AMC/on your own activity)

Sun., May. 17. Barn Island/Venture Smith History Walk.

Sun., Oct. 18. Bigelow Hollow Hike.

November 27, Walk off the turkey with beautiful views on the Cliff Walk in Newport


Linda Pease

Conservation Committee Chair



Trails Committee Report 2015


On behalf of the AMC Trails Committee, thank you to the 83 volunteers who contributed a total of 2,012 hours of trail work, bridge building, and administrative duties, from October 2014 through September 2015. There were 5 volunteers who contributed more than 100 hours each:


Jim Dowling 388.0 hours

Henry Cruciani 336.5 hours

Roy Benoit 269.0 hours

Maria Early 118.5 hours

Chris Shafer 118.0 hours


Grants:


Training:


Trail events:


Dav Cranmer

Trails Committee Chair


Ski Committee Report 2014


The Ski Committee ran 4 cross-country ski trips in 2015. Marcie Madsen led a weekend trip to her ski club in North Conway Jan 16-19. Marcie reported that the trip was a success. She said a "couple of lovely gals from New York were enticed to come and they had a ball as did all of the other participants." Ten came with 4 on the waiting list. Linda Pease and Ann Piascik co-led a weekend trip in Alexandria, NH Feb. 6-8. Snow conditions were great. Participants skied and snowshoed the Cardigan reservation trails. On Feb 21, Mark Dennen and Ann Piascik led a beginner day trip to Great Brook Farm Nordic ski center in Carlise, MA. This trip had been originally advertised for Jan 17th with Mark and Chris Schafer. The group of 9 explored the trails until it started to snow heavily late in the day. In March, 10-11 Chris Turgeon and Christine Satterwhite led a day trip to Windblown. Although the conditions were icy the group of 4 had a great time!

Ann Piascik, Steve Harrington

Ski Committee Co-Chairs



Biking Committee Report 2015


This year we scheduled just over 30 weekend and mid week rides. Unfortunately due to wet weather several had to be canceled.


The traditional rides, Clam Cake, Pasta Challenge rides, the Block Island ride, remain very popular and many participants comment they look forward to them each year..


Two of our favorite leaders Sid Wax and Nancy Baker led or co-led over 14 rides combined. Their love of cycling and their enthusiasm is to be applauded. Nancy Baker leads her rides through new and scenic areas most people haven’t seen before. She’s an experienced well liked consistent leader. Ted Bell and Carol Richards led and co-led several rides. Steve Harrington, Herrick Spencer, Mike Krabach, Larry & Sue Rollins, and Mark Dennen also led a ride or two. Linda Pease and Bill Rush’s Pasta Challenges offer a break midweek for exercise and dinner!

I commend EVERY bike leader and co-leader for their commitment to our chapter..


I look forward to working with our many bike leaders again and hopefully inspire new leaders for the 2016 riding season.

Marcie Madsen

Biking Committee Chair



Climbing Sub-Committee Report 2015



The Climbing Subcommittee had another great year! We taught many new climbers and had them climb with us throughout the year. We had 11 events, 1 social, 3 multi day training, and 7 trips. We had a few new Lead Climbers start this year and we hope to encourage more to try next year.
Another goal is that we may attempt a few inter chapter trips! Since we get many attendees from other chapters this does make sense. We have done this a few years ago with the CT Chapter.


Brian Phillips and Peter Barlow

Technical Climbing Co-Chairs



YOUNG MEMBERS REPORT 2015

Young Members events slowed down in 2015, due to lack of leaders.

We mostly shared and supported the other chapters’ events at this time.


Scott Disnard

Young Members Committee Chair


Backpacking & Northern Hikes Report 2015


We’ve enjoyed another excellent and safe year of hiking and backpacking. This year our group sponsored 26 activities run by 25 leaders and co-leaders. Our leaders provided activities ranging from the popular day hikes in the Holyoke range to winter trips above tree line in the White Mountains. Hikes were offered in Massachusetts Vermont and New Hampshire.

In addition to day hikes, we offered hut trips in New Hampshire. We once again enjoyed an overnighter to the Lakes of the Clouds Hut, where we enjoyed the Alpine Flowers and the hearty food.

All of our leaders continue with their Wilderness First Aid / CPR training and some have maintained their Wilderness First Responder certification. Four of our leaders are instructors at AMC’s Mountain Leadership School; one of our leaders instructed the new ‘Advanced’ MLS session. One of our leaders has now served for five years as the School Director.

Some of our leaders offer club-wide events, and one of our leaders led hikes at “August Camp” again this year. Our leaders also serve as resources to the Leadership Development Committee for workshops and trips.

The committee again offered workshops in map & compass and winter mountain safety, which were well attended and very well received.

Our Step by Step hiking series, which trains new hikers to mountain hiking skills and conditions, continued to attract interest, thanks to the commitment of our leaders.

Many thanks to our northern hikes leaders and co-leaders who offered us so many fun, challenging, well run and reasonably priced activities this year.


Ed Poyer,

Backpacking & Northern Hiking Committee Chair


Local Hikes Report 2015

Local hikes has had a good year. The Narragansett Chapter has some wonderful dedicated leaders/hosts but I would like to make sure several are highlighted for their efforts including Maria Earley, Carol Baldwin, Marcie Madsen and Sid Wax. We have also seen a few new leaders/hosts stepping forward including Jean Josephson, Karen Paley and Kim Pepas. Another addition to our leader list just coming on board is Cesar Mitrano.  But our sincerest thanks go to all the people who keep the AMC Narragansett calendar full.

Local Hikes Committee Co-Chairs

Kerri Green, Colleen Quattromani 


Leadership Development Committee Report 2015


During 2015 our Committee continued to support the activities committees’ leader development. We worked with other committee chairs and sub-chairs, and are substantially helped by the general membership.


The annual Wilderness First Aid Workshop was held once again in April. This year, we moved to the Kettle Pond Visitor Center in Charlestown. This training was attending by 29 students, of which 10 were chapter leaders. This course was coordinated by Charlie Killam with cheerful help from registrar Linda Pease.


In May, the committee ran the annual Map and Compass Workshop and Field Practice, instructed by Ed Poyer, Bob Janus and Denise Poyer.


Three of our chapter leaders instructed at both the June and August Mountain Leadership Schools. One of our chapter leaders is the School Director.

Ed Poyer

Leadership Development Committee Chair




SEA and Flatwater kayAKING Paddle Report 2015

All sea kayaking and flatwater kayaking is one report because of the blending of both types of paddles on some types of paddles. An example is the Ninigret Pond paddle. Our paddles this year were mostly a repeat of popular paddles done in the past. Two new ones were the Spring Gathering paddle out of Haines Park which had a large group of participants, and the Wood River BBQ pot luck. Several popular paddles were canceled because of weather and in the case of rescue practice, lack of participants. Our annual Winaulkee paddles were very popular and the beautiful weather the Labor Day Weekend was fully appreciated.


Sat., May. 23. Kayak Fishing or Lounging.

Mon., May. 25. Twisty, Scenic Great Swamp Paddle.

Sat., May. 30. Spring Gathering Sea Kayaking Paddle.

Sat., Jun. 13. Wickford Harbor, Kayak to Rome Point.

Wed., Jul. 1. Full moon paddle, 100 Acre Cove.

Tue., Jul. 7. Kayak Rescue Practice.

Sat., Jul. 11. Annual Roger Williams Paddle.

Sun., Jul. 19. Sizzling Summer Paddle On The Lower Wood River With BBQ.

Tue., Jul. 28. Kayak Rescue Practice.

Fri., Jul. 31. Full moon paddle, Kickamuit River.

Sat., Aug. 1. Kayak to Beavertail Pt.

Mon., Aug. 10. Slocum River paddle, South Dartmouth, MA.

Sat., Aug. 15. Annual Black Tie Paddle.

Sun., Aug. 16. Ninigret Pond Sea Kayak.

Fri., Aug. 28. Full moon paddle on East Bay/Kickimuit.

Fri., Sep. 4-7. Multi Activity, Camp Winaukee Labor Day 3 Day Weekend.

Sat., Sep. 12. Bold Point to Dragon Festival, Pawtucket.

Sat., Oct. 10. Barn Island to Napatree Pt.

Sun., Oct. 25. Fall Foliage Paddle - Escape Civilization.

Linda Pease

Flatwater Paddling Committee Chair

Mike Krabach

Sea Kayak Committee Chair



NARRAGANSETT CHAPTER LEADER SUMMARIES


A big THANK YOU to all our chapter leaders. Without you, we would not have the vibrant Chapter that we enjoy today! Huge Thank You!


Year 2015 Qualifiers for Narragansett Chapter Leader Patch:
Brian Hodess (dog hiking)
Mary Hodess (dog hiking)
Cesare Mitrano (local hiking)
Kim Pepas (local hiking)

Thanks to Other Year 2015 Outdoor Leaders/Co-leaders:
Conservation: Karen Rudio
Dog Hikes: Marcy Fieblman, Mary Hodess, Lesli Kelleter
Local Hiking: Tammy Daugherty, Scott Disnard, Pam Hill, Elaine LaTorre, Liz Kroll,
Katherine Mears, Bob Passano
Northern Hiking: Paula Guarino, Bob Janus, Mike McGuigan, S ue Warthman
Paddling: Jerry Bernardini, Nancy Eaton, Barbara Flagg, Anne Fusco, Janet Huntley,
Bill Luther
Skiing: Mark Dennen, Ann Piascik, Christine Satterwhite
Technical Cimbing: Greta Cottrell, Ken Hamel, Steve Palantonio, Brian Phillips,
Kevin Sweeney, Joe Vaglio
Trails: Tony Chernasky, Dav Cranmer, Martha Cruciani, Steve Higgins, John Keavy,
Mike Marseglia, Mike Parker, Neil Rodin

2014 Stewardship Award Recipients:
Donna Anderson, Roy Benoit, Tony Chernasky, Dav Cranmer, Jennie Crooks,
Henry Cruciani, Martha Cruciani, Jim Dowling, Maria Earley, Steve Higgins,
John Keavy, Russ Miller, Mike Parker, Chris Shafer, Gary Whitney

Prolific Leaders- Led/Co-Led/Administered Multiple Activities:
Nancy Baker (Bicycling)
Carol Baldwin (Local Hiking)
Sandra Barber (Paddling, Local Hiking &Conservation)
Peter Barlow (Technical Climbing)
Ted Bell (Biking)
Roy Benoit (Trails)
Susan Boland (Local Hiking)
Jennie Crooks (Trails)
Henry Cruciani (Trails)
Jim Dowling (Trails)
Maria Earley (Local Hiking & Trails)
Bonnie England (Dog Hikes)
Tom Freeman (Local Hiking)
Kerri Green (Local and Northern Hiking)
Steve Harrington (Flatwater Paddling, Local Hiking, & Bicycling)
Janet Harris (Local Hiking)
Steve Harrison (Local and Northern Hiking)
Elise Hedglen (Northern Hiking)
Brian Hodess (Dog Hikes)
Debra Huntington (Local and Northern Hiking)
Jean Marie Josephson (Local Hiking & Flatwater Paddling)
Charlie Killam (Northern Hiking)
Mike Krabach (Sea Kayaking and Bicycling)
Marcie Madsen (Local Hiking and Skiing)
Russ Miller (Dog Hikes)
Gregg O’Brien (Conservation, Membership Events, Local Hiking, and Flatwater Paddling)
Karen Paley (local Hiking)
Margaret Parsons (Northern and Local Hiking)
Linda Pease (Conservation, Flatwater Paddling, Bicycling, Northern Hiking, & Local Hiking)
Denise Poyer (Northern Hiking)
Ed Poyer (Northern Hiking & Leadership Training Events)
Carol Richards (Bicycling) Bill Rush (Bicycling & Sea Kayaking)
Chris Shafer (Trails, Skiing, & Northern Hiking)
Mary Alice Smith (Local Hiking)
Herrick Spencer (Local Hiking, Flatwater Paddling, Sea Kayaking and Bicycling)
John Stevens (Northern & Local Hiking)
Dick Sullivan (Local Hiking)
Rebecca Swagger (Local and Northern Hiking)
Sid Wax (Bicycling & Local Hiking)
Gary Whitney (Sea Kayaking and Trails)
Paul Wynn (Dog Hikes)


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