Narragansett Chapter Major Awards, Leader and Stewardship Award Winners 2012
Photos - Shannon Kelly
Narragansett Chapter AMC gives highest award to Mike Krabach
presented by Ed Poyer, the Leadership Chair.
Bonnie England, out going Chapter Chair is holding the plaque with all the previous Appie awards.
The Appie of the Year is the Narragansett Chapter’s highest award. It is presented to a member who exemplifies the mission of the AMC to “promote the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains, rivers, and trails of the Appalachian region”. We present this Award to recognize a volunteer’s efforts and successes, to reinforce AMC ethics and culture and to inspire others to emulate our most generous and productive members.
This year’s Appie of the Year was presented to Mike Krabach for his work on the Chapter website. He is also the sea kayaking sub-chair.
Sarah Rich Receives Chapter John Clark Award
presented by Brian Phillips, the Tech Climbing Sub-chair.
Our second highest award, the John Clark Award, was presented to Sarah Rich for her behind the scenes effort in organizing and contributions to the tech climbing committee. This award is given in fond memory of a respected member now deceased. Recipients are chosen for their dedication and hard work behind the scenes - these are the unsung heroes.
25 Year Member Awards:
- Walter Hennessy
- Lawerence Korich
- Richard Lambert
- Anne La Pier
- Philip Lieberman
- David Riedel
- Jen Riedel
- Peter Stevens
- Frances Trafton
- Peter Trafton
NARRAGANSETT LEADER SUMMARIES
Year 2012 Qualifiers for Narragansett Chapter Leader Patch:
- Bernardo Aumond - Northern Hiking
- Scott Sprague - Northern Hiking
- Corey Mott - Flatwater Paddling and Young Members
Prolific Leaders- Lead/Co-Lead/Administered 2012 Activities:
- Nancy Baker
- Carol Baldwin
- Sandy Barber
- Peter Barlow
- Roy Benoit
- Susan Boland
- Ray Bucacci
- Jennie Crooks
- Henry Cruciani
- Scott Disnard
- Jim Dowling
- Maria Earley
- Bonnie England
- Barbara Flagg
- Tom Freeman
- Steve Harrington
- Janet Harris
- Steve Harrison
- Charlie Killam
- Mike Krabach
- Marcie Madsen
- Mike Martin
- Debra Mitchell
- David Natale
- Gregg O’Brien
- Mike Parker
- Margaret Parsons
- Linda Pease
- Brian Phillips
- Ed Poyer
- Matt Putnam
- Sarah Rich
- Mercedes Rivero
- Richard Schaffner
- Jack Schempp
- Chris Shafer
- Herrick Spencer
- Dick Sullivan
- Judy Van Wyk
- Sue Warthman
- Sid Wax
- Paul Wynn
STEWARDSHIP AWARDS
Trail committee volunteers who have performed contributed a significant number of hours of trail work and/or planning/administering trail activities in 2012, and qualify for the stewardship patch.
- Chris Shafer 219 hrs
- Jim Dowling 211.5 hrs
- Jennie Crooks 133.5 hrs
- Mike Parker 85.5 hrs
- Maria Earley 69 hrs
- Henry Cruciani 56 hrs
- Steve Higgins 52.5 hrs
- Martha Cruciani 44 hrs
- Roy Benoit 38.5 hrs
- Gerald Wolniewicz 26 hrs
The following AMC members did 12 or more hours of trail work and qualified for the stewardship patch:
- Janice Berriochoa
- Don Cordner
- Dav Cranmer
- Bruce Crooks
- Rich Degrandpre
- Jim Dowling
- Buzz Greenhalgh
- Pete LaFreniere
- Matt Lynn
- Cristy Rice
- Scott Rice
- Scott Rice Jr.
- Neil Rodin
- Dick Sullivan
- Hsin-Chien Tai
The following AMC members did 12 or more hours of conservation work and qualified for the stewardship patch:
- Linda Pease
- Jack Schempp
RETIRING LEADERS
- Elise Del Barone – Trails
- Herrick Spencer – Local Hiking
- Gregg O’Brien – Wednesday Night Hikes