Leaders, Committee Members, and Members

Now is the time to consider recommendations for recognition in the service of our chapter. Nominations are being accepted for “Appie of the Year Award”, the “John Clark Award” and the “Golden Appie Award” to be presented at the 2011 Annual Chapter Meeting on November 12.

Appie of the Year Award
This award is presented annually to that person who, in an outstanding manner, exemplifies the mission of the Appalachian Mountain Club. The recipient of this award receives an individual engraved plaque as a permanent memento. The Appie of the Year is also presented with a plaque with their name engraved, along with the names of the previous Appies. This plaque is retained for one year before it is passed on to the next Appie of the Year. The recipient of this award is chosen by the Narragansett Chapter membership and confirmed by the Chapter Executive Board.

John Clark Award
This is the Chapter's second highest honor, the John Clark Service Award. This award is given to the "unsung hero" of our chapter - someone who quietly goes about their business of contributing to the chapter. The award was started in 1998 and is named after chapter member, John Clark, who passed away in 1997. He had been a major contributor to the chapter, serving on the Executive Board and leading many trips. He was Appie of the Year in 1994. His last effort for the chapter was as the Gansett Gazette editor.

Golden Appie Award
This award is a lifetime achievement award for service to the Narragansett Chapter and expresses the appreciation the Chapter has for these members.

If you know someone who you think qualifies for nomination in either category, please email our Chapter Chair, Bonnie England with your nomination and a short paragraph listing your reasons why this person should be considered.

Previous Chapter Awards

Appie of the Year Award

This award is presented annually to that person who, in an outstanding manner, exemplifies the mission of the Appalachian Mountain Club. The recipient of this award receives an individual engraved plaque as a permanent memento. The Appie of the Year is also presented with a plaque with their name engraved, along with the names of the previous Appies. This plaque is retained for one year before it is passed on to the next Appie of the Year. The recipient of this award is chosen by the Narragansett Chapter membership and confirmed by the Chapter Executive Board.

John Clark Award

Each year, at the Annual Meeting and Dinner, an individual is awarded with the Chapter's second highest honor, the John Clark Service Award. This award is given to the "unsung hero" of our chapter - someone who quietly goes about their business of contributing to the chapter. The award was started in 1998 and is named after chapter member, John Clark, who passed away in 1997. He had been a major contributor to the chapter, serving on the Executive Board and leading many trips. He was Appie of the Year in 1994. His last effort for the chapter was as the Gansett Gazette editor.

Golden Appie Award

Over the years, some members have given their time and talent to the AMC, and to our Chapter, for such a long time that other yearly awards do not express the appreciation the Chapter has for these members. To show our appreciation, the Chapter has inaugurated our Golden Appie Award. This award is not a yearly award but a lifetime achievement award for service to the Narragansett Chapter.