A.T. Museum ~ Update

[Red Wolf]

UPCOMING JULY PROGRAMS & ALDHA SUMMER NEWSLETTER !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

We hope that you will visit us and enjoy not only the A. T. Museum
and its Sunday Programs, but also the various activities going on around
The Museum in our home, Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
~ see the first attachment (JULY - STATE PARK PROGRAMS)

To review the ALDHA Summer NEWSLETTER, Vol. 25, No. 2,
click on: ALDHA NEWSLETTER, Vol. 25, No. 2

HOURS OF OPERATION :
CHANGE: Monday, July 7 to Sunday, August 3 ... noon to 4:00pm every day

ADMISSION is FREE. Donations accepted.
Phone: 717 - 486 - 8126

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP OR JOIN NOW for the 2014 A. T. Museum season or
consider making a donation ~ all donations are appreciated. Every contribution counts toward
the individual's listing level on a new plaque to hang in The Museum by June 2017, this plaque
is part of the "Building Fund (2013 - 2016) Campaign.
ALL donations of $20 or more receive a 2014 membership in the A. T. Museum Society
which administers the federally registered non-profit Appalachian Trail Museum, Inc.
~ see the thumbnail attachment for a printable "FORM (2013-2016)"
~ to donate electronically, click on: SUPPORT and then the "Donate" button for Pay Pal.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP email: [email protected]

Museum website: www.atmuseum.org
VOLUNTEER email: [email protected]

ARTIFACT DONATION(s) email: [email protected]

[Red Wolf]

UPCOMING JULY PROGRAMS & ALDHA SUMMER NEWSLETTER !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

We hope that you will visit us and enjoy not only the A. T. Museum
and its Sunday Programs, but also the various activities going on around
The Museum in our home, Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
~ see the first attachment (JULY - STATE PARK PROGRAMS)

To review the ALDHA Summer NEWSLETTER, Vol. 25, No. 2,
click on: ALDHA NEWSLETTER, Vol. 25, No. 2

HOURS OF OPERATION :
CHANGE: Monday, July 7 to Sunday, August 3 ... noon to 4:00pm every day

ADMISSION is FREE. Donations accepted.
Phone: 717 - 486 - 8126

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP OR JOIN NOW for the 2014 A. T. Museum season or
consider making a donation ~ all donations are appreciated. Every contribution counts toward
the individual's listing level on a new plaque to hang in The Museum by June 2017, this plaque
is part of the "Building Fund (2013 - 2016) Campaign.
ALL donations of $20 or more receive a 2014 membership in the A. T. Museum Society
which administers the federally registered non-profit Appalachian Trail Museum, Inc.
~ see the thumbnail attachment for a printable "FORM (2013-2016)"
~ to donate electronically, click on: SUPPORT and then the "Donate" button for Pay Pal.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP email: [email protected]

Museum website: www.atmuseum.org
VOLUNTEER email: [email protected]

ARTIFACT DONATION(s) email: [email protected]

The Summer 2014 edition of The Long Distance Hiker, The Newsletter of
The Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, recently was posted online.
It contains much information about recent Appalachian Trail Museum activities:
~ page 3 - "MUSEUM GIVES ITS THANKS" ~ John "Bodacious" Beaudet
~ page 3 - "DEDICATED SERVICE TO MUSEUM" ~ Robert "Red Wolf o'da Smoky's" Croyle
~ pages 14 - 17 - "Museum Marks Trails Day" - AT Hall of Fame weekend (details and photos) !
~ page 24 - "A. T. Museum Summer Programs"
~ page 24 - "A. T. Museum Was Spared Cost"
~ page 30 - "April meeting tackles 'bear' of an agenda"
~ page 31 - "A. T. Museum Report"
For Summer 2014 ALDHA Newsletter, click on:ALDHA NEWSLETTER, Vol. 25, No. 2
note: tool bar appears in bottom right of page when browser is moved over that area.
Use it to enlarge to readable size and to position page on your screen.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Memberhip Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]

[Red Wolf]

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The following Museum Sunday Program information is posted as a reminder
of this upcoming, Sunday's FREE CONCERT




SUNDAY PROGRAMS 2:00

JULY 27 - Wilson and Jolin - Family Concert
Mark Wilson and Tom Jolin team up for an up tempo performance of traditional music and clogging.
Mark keeps the foot percussion going with clogging, while Tom plays lively dance music. Tom plays
hammered dulcimer, banjo or button accordion !

AUGUST 3 - Earl Shaffer Biography Launch
The August 3 program will mark the anniversary of Earl's first thru-hike (actual date Aug. 5) and
the launch of the Shaffer biography. Dave Donaldson will speak. The Museum also plans on unveiling
a new exhibit addition of Earl Shaffer Gear displayed in the old Peter's Mountain Shelter.

AUGUST 10 - Stories from the Trail: Adventures of the Early AT. Hikers
Larry Luxenberg, a 1980 thru-hiker and AT. Museum president, will talk about the experiences of
AT. hikers during the days when few people hiked and equipment was much less advanced.
Joining Larry, will be Richard Judy '73, author of the A. T. hiking novel, "Thru-" and
Erich"Bust Ace" Shellenberger '73, both fellow southbound hikers.

MORE - Appalachian Trail Museum Sunday Program Information:
Museum location ~ Pine Grove Furnace State Park / 1120 Pine Grove Rd. / Gardners, PA
www.atmuseum.org
Joe Harold ~ [email protected]
717-486-8126

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
515 Penn. Ave., #1403
Savannah, GA 31404
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
JULY VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER: JULY VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER

PS:
If you DO NOT HAVE a 2014 Appalachian Trail Museum Society membership,
the following is FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION :

EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL---->For a $20 or more contribution, you will
get, NOT ONLYa 2014 membership, BUT ALSO a 2015 Museum membership.

Once your $20 or more contribution confirmation reaches me, I will send
you a donation acknowledgement note-card, which will not only confirm
the amount of your donation, but also give you your listing level on the
new permanent plaque to be hung in The Museum in June 2017,
the "BUILDING FUND DONORS (2013 - 2016)" plaque.
With this note-card you will get your A. T. Museum membership and
a membership card with the expiration date of "2016" (Jan. 1st.) !
Also, you will get a receipt suitable for I.R.S. purposes.

NOTE: a single $20 or more contribution gives a card to each family member listed
on the "FORM 2013 - 2016" ~ see the attachment of this printable form for mailing.
~ to donate electronically, click on: SUPPORT and then the "Donate" button for Pay Pal.
See the "FORM 2013 - 2016" attachment for more plaque details.

[Red Wolf]

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The Appalachian Trail Museum published the AT hiker novel
Thru- An Appalachian Trail Love Story by Richard Judy ( 1973 thru-hiker)
last spring. With the publication of this novel, the A. T. Museum
has embarked on the most unusual fund raising project in our history.
For the first time, The Museum has published a book, and 100% of all
proceeds are donated to The Museum in the form of an unrestricted grant.

NOW AVAILABLE~ every copy brings in much-needed dollars to our
long-term effort. Larry Luxenberg, Museum President, believes this book
can have a "transformational" impact on our Museum's future plans.
So, buy a copy for yourself and more copies for your friends.
It's a great way to read about your favorite topic - - hiking the AT - -
while providing meaningful support to our A. T. Museum !

See the 1st. attachment " Thru- " for some reader's comments "(blurbs').
Here are the direct links to purchase "Thru-"
from Amazon and Barnes & Noble, respectively:
1.) AMAZON PURCHASE
2.) BARNES & NOBLE PURCHASE

NOW AVAILABLEF.Y.I. ~
A Grip on the Mane of Life: An Authorized Biography of Earl V. Shaffer
Published by the Appalachian Trail Museum July 1, 2014, this is the
authorized biography of Earl V. Shaffer
~ see 2nd. attachment " EARL'S BIOGRAPHY "
Here are the direct links to purchase Earl's book
from Amazon and Barnes & Noble, respectively:
1.) EARL'S BIOGRAPHY ~ AMAZON PURCHASE LINK
2.) Earls Biography ~ BARNES & NOBLE PURCHASE

ALSO AVAILABLE FROM MUSEUM BY U S MAIL
"Thru-"
~ $16 plus $4 shipping = $20 for one book.
Each additional book is $17 ($16 + $1 shipping & handling).

"A Grip on the Mane of Life;
An Authorized Biography of Earl V. Shaffer"
~ $16 plus $4 shipping = $20 for one book.
Each additional book is $17 ($16 + $1 shipping & handling) up to three books limit.

TO ORDER EITHER OR BOTH BOOKS
For larger orders than 3 books, please contact the Museum Manager
for pricing at [email protected]
You may send a check to made out to A. T. Museum to the Museum.
Or you may contact the Museum Manager for a Pay Pal invoice for
credit card or PayPal balance to pay at [email protected]
Please include your shipping address in all requests and send checks to:
The Appalachian Trail Museum
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 1732
*************


AUGUST 3 -- EARL SHAFFER BIOGRAPHY LAUNCH
The August 3 A. T. Museum Sunday Program will mark the anniversary of Earl's
first thru-hike (actual date Aug. 5) and the launch of the Earl Shaffer biography !
Dave Donaldson, one of the two authors, will speak. In addition, the Museum
also plans on unveiling a new exhibit of Earl Shaffer displayed in the old
Peter's Mountain Shelter ! Make your plans to attend this one-time event NOW !
~ see 3rd. attachment " UPCOMING SUNDAY PROGRAMS "

Many thanks, your support is appreciated.

If you DO NOT HAVE a 2014 Appalachian Trail Museum Society membership,
the following post deserves your consideration:
*************************************
EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL-->For a $20 or more contribution, you will
get, NOT ONLYa 2014 membership, BUT ALSO a 2015 Museum membership.

Once your $20 or more contribution confirmation reaches me, I will send
you a donation acknowledgement note-card, which will not only confirm
the amount of your donation, but also give you your listing level on the
new permanent plaque to be hung in The Museum in June 2017,
the "BUILDING FUND DONORS (2013 - 2016)" plaque.
With this note-card you will get your A. T. Museum membership and
a membership card with the expiration date of "2016" (Jan. 1st.) !
Also, you will get a receipt suitable for I.R.S. purposes.

NOTE: a single $20 or more contribution gives a card to each family member listed
on the "FORM 2013 - 2016" ~ see the thumbnail attachment of this printable form for mailing.
~ to donate electronically, click on: SUPPORT and then the "Donate" button for Pay Pal.
See the "FORM 2013 - 2016" attachment for more plaque details.

Our Appalachian Trail Museum is a federally-registered non-profit which relies
upon volunteers and contributions for its maintenance and building expansion.
It is an independent, non-profit and not affiliated with any other organization.
We never share your personal information with anyone.
*******************************************
Please contact me for any questions, comments, or other information
at MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]

Again, thank you, your support is appreciated.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
515 Pennsylvania Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404-1892
(912) 231 - 8874 (after 6pm best)
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]

Museum website: www.atmuseum.org

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
JULY'S VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER: JULY VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER

ARTIFACT(S) DONATION: [email protected]

[Red Wolf]

ONE-TIME SPECIAL SUNDAY A. T. MUSEUM PROGRAM !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
THIS SUNDAY'S FREE PUBLIC PROGRAM (2pm):

EARL SHAFFER BIOGRAPHY LAUNCH

The August 3rd. A. T. Museum Sunday Program will mark the anniversary of Earl's
first thru-hike (actual date Aug. 5) and the launch of the Earl Shaffer biography !
Dave Donaldson, one of the two authors, will speak. In addition, the Museum
also plans on unveiling a new exhibit of Earl Shaffer displayed in the old
Peter's Mountain Shelter ! Make your plans to attend this one-time event NOW !
~ see photo thumbnail attachment "20140731_10 " for NEW EXHIBIT photo !
~ see 2nd. attachment " Earl Shaffer Bio Press Release "

ALL SUNDAY PROGRAMS are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
More program details are in the PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK PROGRAMS.
~ see the 3rd. attachment " PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK PROGRAMS "

NOW AVAILABLE AT THE MUSEUM IN PERSON ~ $16
1.) ~ A Grip on the Mane of Life: An Authorized Biography of Earl V. Shaffer
Published by the Appalachian Trail Museum July 1, 2014, this is the
authorized biography of Earl V. Shaffer.
2.) ~ Thru- An Appalachian Trail Love Story by Richard Judy

AVAILABLE BY U S MAIL ~
Thru- An Appalachian Trail Love Story by Richard Judy
~ $16 plus $4 shipping = $20 for one book.
Each additional book is $17 ($16 + $1 shipping & handling).

A Grip on the Mane of Life; An Authorized Biography of Earl V. Shaffer
~ $16 plus $4 shipping = $20 for one book.
Each additional book is $17 ($16 + $1 shipping & handling) up to three books limit.

TO ORDER EITHER OR BOTH BOOKS
For larger orders than 3 books, please contact the Museum Manager
for pricing at [email protected]
You may send a check to made out to A. T. Museum to the Museum.
Or you may contact the Museum Manager for a Pay Pal invoice for
credit card or PayPal balance to pay at [email protected]
Please include your shipping address in all requests and send checks to:
The Appalachian Trail Museum
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 1732
*************

Many thanks, your support is appreciated.

If you DO NOT HAVE a 2014 Appalachian Trail Museum Society membership,
the following post deserves your consideration:
*************************************
EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL--> For a $20 or more contribution, you will
get, NOT ONLY a 2014 membership, BUT ALSO a 2015 Museum membership.

Once your $20 or more contribution confirmation reaches me, I will send
you a donation acknowledgement note-card, which will not only confirm
the amount of your donation, but also give you your listing level on the
new permanent plaque to be hung in The Museum in June 2017,
the "BUILDING FUND DONORS (2013 - 2016)" plaque.
With this note-card you will get your A. T. Museum membership and
a membership card with the expiration date of "2016" (Jan. 1st.) !
Also, you will get a receipt suitable for I.R.S. purposes.

NOTE: a single $20 or more contribution gives a card to each family member listed
on the "FORM 2013 - 2016" ~ see the 3rd. attachment of this printable form for mailing.
~ to donate electronically, click on: SUPPORT and then the "Donate" button for Pay Pal.
See the thumbnail attachment "FORM 2013 - 2016" attachment for more plaque details.

Our Appalachian Trail Museum is a federally-registered non-profit which relies
upon volunteers and contributions for its maintenance and building expansion.
It is an independent, non-profit and not affiliated with any other organization.
We never share your personal information with anyone.
*******************************************
Please contact me for any questions, comments, or other information
at MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]

Again, thank you, your support is appreciated.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
515 Pennsylvania Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404-1892
(912) 231 - 8874 (after 6pm best)
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
MUSEUM'S S WHITEBLAZE THREAD: A. T. MUSEUM ~ UPDATE, POST # 463

Museum website: www.atmuseum.org

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]

ARTIFACT(S) DONATION: [email protected]

[Red Wolf]

OPERATION HOURS CHANGE ~ "EARLY HIKERS" PROGRAM THIS SUNDAY !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

Note the following announcement of The Museum's recent seasonal change:

CHANGE IN HOURS OF OPERATION
Wed., August 6 to Sun., November 2 ~ NOON to 4:00pm Wednesday thru Sunday
OPEN ~ Labor Day (Monday, September 1); ~ and Columbus Day (Mon., October 13)
Special Events: Times to be announced
ADMISSION is FREE. Donations accepted.
A. T. Museum's phone: 717-486-8126
Joe Harold, Museum Manager's cell: 410-903-6784
or Museum Manager's email at [email protected]

THIS SUNDAY'S AFTERNOON PROGRAM, AUGUST 10 AT 2PM !
Stories from the Trail: Adventures of the Early AT. Hikers
Larry Luxenberg, a 1980 thru-hiker and A. T. Museum president, will talk
about the experiences of AT-hikers during the days when few people hiked
and equipment was much less advanced. Joining Larry, will be Richard Judy ’73,
author of the A. T. hiking novel, “Thru –“ and Erich “Bust Ace” Shellenberger ’73,
both fellow southbound hikers.

For the August "Pine Grove Furnace State Park Program Schedule" see the
attachment " PARK PROGRAMS ".

These two A. T. Museum published books are AVAILABLE BY MAIL !
1.) A Grip on the Mane of Life: An Authorized Biography Of Earl V. Shaffer
~ see the attachment " Earl Shaffer Bio Press Release "
~ see also his new Museum exhibit photo at the attachment " 20140731_101749 "
and
2.) Thru - An Appalachian Trail Love Story
~ see the attachment " Thru - "
Each are $16 plus $4 shipping & handling for the first book or $20 total.
Each additional book is $17 ($16 + $1 shipping & handling) up to a 3-book limit.
For pricing of larger orders than 3 books, contact Joe Harold, Museum Manager
at his cell phone: 410-903-6784 or at his email [email protected]
You may send a check made out to "A. T Museum" to The Museum or
you may contact the Museum Manager for a Pay Pal invoice for credit card or
Pay Pal balance to pay at [email protected].
Please include your shipping address in all requests and send checks to:
The Appalachian Trail Museum
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

IF you DO NOT HAVE a 2014 Appalachian Trail Museum Society membership,
see the following posted SPECIAL BONUS :
EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL For a $20 or more contribution, you will
get, NOT ONLY a 2014 membership, BUT ALSO a 2015 Museum membership.
Once your $20 or more contribution confirmation reaches me, I will send
you a donation acknowledgement note-card, which will not only confirm
the amount of your donation, but also give you your listing level on the
new permanent plaque to be hung in The Museum in June 2017,
the "BUILDING FUND DONORS (2013 - 2016)" plaque.
With this note-card you will get your A. T. Museum membership and
a membership card with the expiration date of "2016" (Jan. 1st.) !
Also, you will get a receipt suitable for I.R.S. purposes.

NOTE: a single $20 or more contribution gives a card to each family member listed
on the "FORM 2013 - 2016" ~ see the attachment of this printable form for mailing.
~ to donate electronically, click on: SUPPORT and then the "Donate" button for Pay Pal.
See the "FORM 2013 - 2016" attachment for more plaque details.

Please contact me for any questions, comments, or other information
at the MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]

Many thanks, your support is appreciated.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
515 Pennsylvania Avenue, APT 1403
Savannah, GA 31404-1892
(912) 231 - 8874 (after 6pm best)
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]

Museum website: www.atmuseum.org

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]

ARTIFACT(S) DONATION: [email protected]

[Red Wolf]

OPERATION HOURS CHANGE ~ "EARLY HIKERS" PROGRAM THIS SUNDAY !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

Note the following announcement of The Museum's recent seasonal change:

CHANGE IN HOURS OF OPERATION
Wed., August 6 to Sun., November 2 ~ NOON to 4:00pm Wednesday thru Sunday
OPEN ~ Labor Day (Monday, September 1); ~ and Columbus Day (Mon., October 13)
Special Events: Times to be announced
ADMISSION is FREE. Donations accepted.
A. T. Museum's phone: 717-486-8126
Joe Harold, Museum Manager's cell: 410-903-6784
or Museum Manager's email at [email protected]

THIS SUNDAY'S AFTERNOON PROGRAM, AUGUST 10 AT 2PM !
Stories from the Trail: Adventures of the Early AT. Hikers
Larry Luxenberg, a 1980 thru-hiker and A. T. Museum president, will talk
about the experiences of AT-hikers during the days when few people hiked
and equipment was much less advanced. Joining Larry, will be Richard Judy ’73,
author of the A. T. hiking novel, “Thru –“ and Erich “Bust Ace” Shellenberger ’73,
both fellow southbound hikers.

For the August "Pine Grove Furnace State Park Program Schedule" see the
attachment " PARK PROGRAMS ".

These two A. T. Museum published books are AVAILABLE BY MAIL !
1.) A Grip on the Mane of Life: An Authorized Biography Of Earl V. Shaffer
~ see the attachment " Earl Shaffer Bio Press Release "
~ see also his new Museum exhibit photo at the attachment " 20140731_101749 "
and
2.) Thru - An Appalachian Trail Love Story
~ see the attachment " Thru - "
Each are $16 plus $4 shipping & handling for the first book or $20 total.
Each additional book is $17 ($16 + $1 shipping & handling) up to a 3-book limit.
For pricing of larger orders than 3 books, contact Joe Harold, Museum Manager
at his cell phone: 410-903-6784 or at his email [email protected]
You may send a check made out to "A. T Museum" to The Museum or
you may contact the Museum Manager for a Pay Pal invoice for credit card or
Pay Pal balance to pay at [email protected].
Please include your shipping address in all requests and send checks to:
The Appalachian Trail Museum
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

IF you DO NOT HAVE a 2014 Appalachian Trail Museum Society membership,
see the following posted SPECIAL BONUS :
EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL For a $20 or more contribution, you will
get, NOT ONLY a 2014 membership, BUT ALSO a 2015 Museum membership.
Once your $20 or more contribution confirmation reaches me, I will send
you a donation acknowledgement note-card, which will not only confirm
the amount of your donation, but also give you your listing level on the
new permanent plaque to be hung in The Museum in June 2017,
the "BUILDING FUND DONORS (2013 - 2016)" plaque.
With this note-card you will get your A. T. Museum membership and
a membership card with the expiration date of "2016" (Jan. 1st.) !
Also, you will get a receipt suitable for I.R.S. purposes.

NOTE: a single $20 or more contribution gives a card to each family member listed
on the "FORM 2013 - 2016" ~ see the attachment of this printable form for mailing.
~ to donate electronically, click on: SUPPORT and then the "Donate" button for Pay Pal.
See the "FORM 2013 - 2016" attachment for more plaque details.

Please contact me for any questions, comments, or other information
at the MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]

Many thanks, your support is appreciated.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
515 Pennsylvania Avenue, APT 1403
Savannah, GA 31404-1892
(912) 231 - 8874 (after 6pm best)
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]

Museum website: www.atmuseum.org

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]

ARTIFACT(S) DONATION: [email protected]

F. Y. I. ~ The "YORK DISPATCH - SHAFFER ARTICLE" attachment is a recent article
from the YORK DISPATCH, August 12, 2014, from York, Pennsylvania.
~ Robert"RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S"

[Red Wolf]

NEW AT FILM !

F.Y.I. ~

Explore the never-before-seen-film "The Appalachian Trail: An American Legacy.
Click on this link: THE APPALACHIA TRAIL: AN AMERICAN LEGACY

A. T. MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION
Wed., August 6 to Sun., November 2 ~ NOON to 4:00pm Wednesday thru Sunday
OPEN ~ Labor Day (Monday, September 1); ~ and Columbus Day (Mon., October 13)
Special Events: Times to be announced
ADMISSION is FREE. Donations accepted.
A. T. Museum's phone: 717-486-8126
Joe Harold, Museum Manager's cell: 410-903-6784
or Museum Manager's email at [email protected]

ADMISSION is FREE. Donations appreciated.
Phone: 717 - 486 - 8126

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP OR JOIN NOW for the 2014 -2015 A. T. Museum season or
consider making a donation ~ all donations are appreciated. Every contribution counts toward
the individual's listing level on a new plaque to hang in The Museum by June 2017, this plaque
is part of the "Building Fund (2013 - 2016) Campaign.
ALL donations of $20 or more receive a 2014 membership in the A. T. Museum Society
which administers the federally registered non-profit Appalachian Trail Museum, Inc.
~ see the thumbnail attachment for a printable "FORM (2013-2016)"
~ to donate electronically, click on: SUPPORT and then the "Donate" button for Pay Pal.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
A. T. Museum, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP email: [email protected]

Museum website: www.atmuseum.org
VOLUNTEER email: [email protected]ARTIFACT DONATION(s) email:[email protected]
VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER: AUGUST VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER ~ Vol.1, Issue 10

[Red Wolf]

STATE PARK'S SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES ~ SEPT. PARK PROGRAMS !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

Lea Smith, Environmental Education Specialist for Pine Grove Furnace State Park
(the Museum's home), wants to pass along the following information about
two unique,upcoming opportunities to our readers:

" Pine Grove Furnace is offering two unique opportunities
that are too good to keep from sharing.

FIRST:
Have you been eager to give tent camping a try but have not set-up the tent
outside of your living room or backyard? After acquiring a tent, knowing how to get
started can be difficult. Here’s your chance to try camping with expert support provided!

Pine Grove Furnace Campout is being offered just for families who are new to camping,
but have not actually “camped” with their tent. So dust off that tent that you have been
storing and put it to good use. Please bring your tent and family members for a
great weekend of camping at Pine Grove Furnace State Park on September 6-7th.
A campfire with s’mores, stargazing, and waking up to the dawn chorus of singing birds
will complete the traditional camping experience.

Experienced staff will remain on site throughout the program.
Program fee is $10.00 per person and children 2 and under are free.
Call 717-486-7174 to register by September 1st.

SECOND:
Calling all dog lovers!

Pine Grove Furnace State Park is celebrating AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Month
with Hound Hikes in the park. Please share the word so that dog lovers from all over
can participate in these opportunities to learn how to be a responsible dog owner
in a park while their tail-wagging companions exercise and socialize.

Lea Smith l Environmental Education Specialist
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Bureau of State Parks l Pine Grove Furnace State Park
1100 Pine Grove Road, Gardners, PA 17324
Phone: 717-486-7174 l Email: [email protected] "
*****************************
SEPTEMBER 2014 STATE PARK PROGRAMS :
For the complete list, ~ see the attachment "SEPT PARK PROGRAMS"

A. T. MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION
Wed., August 6 to Sun., November 2 ~ NOON to 4:00pm Wednesday thru Sunday
OPEN ~ Labor Day (Monday, September 1); ~ and Columbus Day (Mon., October 13)
Special Events: Times to be announced

ADMISSION is FREE. Donations accepted.
A. T. Museum's phone: 717-486-8126
Joe Harold, Museum Manager's cell: 410-903-6784
or Museum Manager's email at [email protected]g

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP OR JOIN NOW
EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL For a $20 or more contribution, you will receive not only
a membership for the remainder of 2014, BUT ALSO a 2015 Museum Membership !
Consider a contribution ~ all are appreciated. Every contribution counts toward
the individual's listing level on a new plaque to hang in The Museum by June 2017,
this plaque is of the "Building Fund Campaign Donors (2013 - 2016)".
ALL donations of $20 or more receive a 2014 - 2015 A. T. Museum membership.
~ see the thumbnail attachment for a printable "FORM (2013-2016)"
~ to donate electronically, click on: SUPPORT and then the "Donate" button for Pay Pal.

For information about the purchase of the two Museum published books,
see the attachment "MUSEUM BOOKS".

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
A. T. Museum, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP email: [email protected]

Museum website: www.atmuseum.org
VOLUNTEER email: [email protected]
ARTIFACT DONATION(s) email:[email protected]

[Red Wolf]

STATE PARK'S SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES ~ SEPT. PARK PROGRAMS !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

Lea Smith, Environmental Education Specialist for Pine Grove Furnace State Park
(the Museum's home), wants to pass along the following information about
two unique,upcoming opportunities to our readers:

" Pine Grove Furnace is offering two unique opportunities
that are too good to keep from sharing.

FIRST:
Have you been eager to give tent camping a try but have not set-up the tent
outside of your living room or backyard? After acquiring a tent, knowing how to get
started can be difficult. Here’s your chance to try camping with expert support provided!

Pine Grove Furnace Campout is being offered just for families who are new to camping,
but have not actually “camped” with their tent. So dust off that tent that you have been
storing and put it to good use. Please bring your tent and family members for a
great weekend of camping at Pine Grove Furnace State Park on September 6-7th.
A campfire with s’mores, stargazing, and waking up to the dawn chorus of singing birds
will complete the traditional camping experience.

Experienced staff will remain on site throughout the program.
Program fee is $10.00 per person and children 2 and under are free.
Call 717-486-7174 to register by September 1st.

SECOND:
Calling all dog lovers!

Pine Grove Furnace State Park is celebrating AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Month
with Hound Hikes in the park. Please share the word so that dog lovers from all over
can participate in these opportunities to learn how to be a responsible dog owner
in a park while their tail-wagging companions exercise and socialize.

Lea Smith l Environmental Education Specialist
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Bureau of State Parks l Pine Grove Furnace State Park
1100 Pine Grove Road, Gardners, PA 17324
Phone: 717-486-7174 l Email: [email protected] "
*****************************
SEPTEMBER 2014 STATE PARK PROGRAMS :
For the complete list, ~ see the attachment "SEPT PARK PROGRAMS"

A. T. MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION
Wed., August 6 to Sun., November 2 ~ NOON to 4:00pm Wednesday thru Sunday
OPEN ~ Labor Day (Monday, September 1); ~ and Columbus Day (Mon., October 13)
Special Events: Times to be announced

ADMISSION is FREE. Donations accepted.
A. T. Museum's phone: 717-486-8126
Joe Harold, Museum Manager's cell: 410-903-6784
or Museum Manager's email at [email protected]g

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP OR JOIN NOW
EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL For a $20 or more contribution, you will receive not only
a membership for the remainder of 2014, BUT ALSO a 2015 Museum Membership !
Consider a contribution ~ all are appreciated. Every contribution counts toward
the individual's listing level on a new plaque to hang in The Museum by June 2017,
this plaque is of the "Building Fund Campaign Donors (2013 - 2016)".
ALL donations of $20 or more receive a 2014 - 2015 A. T. Museum membership.
~ see the thumbnail attachment for a printable "FORM (2013-2016)"
~ to donate electronically, click on: SUPPORT and then the "Donate" button for Pay Pal.

For information about the purchase of the two Museum published books,
see the attachment "MUSEUM BOOKS".

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
A. T. Museum, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP email: [email protected]

Museum website: www.atmuseum.org
VOLUNTEER email: [email protected]
ARTIFACT DONATION(s) email:[email protected]

F.Y.I. ~ here are two flyers in the attachments "Pine Grove Campout" &
"Hound Hike Flyer" for (1.) the Pine Grove Furnace Campout and for
(2.) the month of Hound Hikes in the Park ! ~ "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S"

[Red Wolf]

SILENT AUCTION AT THEGATHERING !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The Museum's ALDHA Representative, Noel DeCavalcante "Horseman",
gave me the following announcement: F.Y.I ~

"For Everyone ~~~we will be having a Silent Auction at the GATHERING this year.
We have two Jansport Backpacks donated by Leslie Stolz to auction off...
All are invited to submit a bid..

ALSO, if you have any other items to donate,
please give them to Larry Luxenberg, Red Wolf or me.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated, and, as usual, all proceeds will go the A T Museum..

SEE YOU AT THE GATHERING ~ WILLIAMSTOWN, MASS ~ OCTOBER 10TH - 12TH !
noel "

"PLEASE, if you have ANY ITEMS to donate contact,
~Larry ([email protected]),
~Noel ([email protected]),
~or myself ([email protected])
OR, hand deliver them to any of us early Saturday at The Gathering !
The SILENT AUCTION & us may be found at the "HIKER FAIR".


For more details about this year's GATHERING
click on this link:"THE 2014 GATHERING"

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
Appalachian Trail Museum Membership Secretary
email: [email protected]
MUSEUM website: www.atmuseum.org

PS: If you have not renewed your Museum membership for 2014,
take advantasge of the "EARYLY BIRD SPECIAL" NOW ~ you can
get the remainder of this year and all of next year for any donation
of $20 or more ! ALL donations will count toward your listing level
on a new permanent plaque to hang in The Museum by June 2017.
See the printable membership form and the current plaque display
in The Museum in the attachments. It might be noted that the single
large plaque to the left is of our "Charter Members Campaign" and
those two large ones to the right are the first "BUILDING FUND DONORS).
The current campaign is the "BUILDING FUND (2013 - 2014) Campaign" ~ RW ​

[runt13]

We are making the trip to the museum October the 5th, cant wait!

RUNT ''13''

[Red Wolf]

Runt "13",

FYI~
A. T. MUSEUM HOURS of OPERATION
NOW to Sunday, November 2 are NOON to 4:00pm Wednesday thru Sunday

RED WOLF

[Red Wolf]

PRESS RELEASE: PHILBRICK'S APPALACHIAN TRAIL TRANSIT GUIDE

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The following was recently sent to the Museum President, who forwarded it to me
to relay to all:

F.Y.I. ~

"Here is a press release of the guide on public transportation to the Appalachian Trail.

Three attachments are included: one is the cover of the complete edition,
one is the press release, and one is a %20 PDF SAMPLE from one of the guides.

Thank you for your consideration.

J. Jeffrey Philbrick "

It should be noted that Jeffrey Philbrick's contact information
may be found in the body of the press release, as well as how
to purchase this informative transit guide to access the AT.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
membership email: [email protected]

[runt13]

YUP! the 5th is a Sunday! See you then!

RUNT ''13''

[Red Wolf]

Runt"13" ~ I know you'll enjoy the Museum and its home, Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
Unfortunately, I live in Savannah, Georgia and only get to the Museum about twice a year.
I may make it up this November for the Volunteer's Recognition Dinner. I will be at
The Gathering this October 10-12 in Williamstown, Mass to man the Museum's table there
at the Hiker Fair.

Go to www,ALDHA.org for more info about the upcoming,
GRAND-FALL-HIKER-REUNION ~ The GATHERING !

RW
ALDHA website: www.aldha.org
Museum website: www.atmuseum.org

[Red Wolf]

SILENT AUCTION AT THEGATHERING !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The Museum's ALDHA Representative, Noel DeCavalcante "Horseman",
gave me the following announcement: F.Y.I ~

"For Everyone ~~~we will be having a Silent Auction at the GATHERING this year.
We have two Jansport Backpacks donated by Leslie Stotz to auction off...
All are invited to submit a bid..

ALSO, if you have any other items to donate,
please give them to Larry Luxenberg, Red Wolf or me.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated, and, as usual, all proceeds will go the A T Museum..

SEE YOU AT THE GATHERING ~ WILLIAMSTOWN, MASS ~ OCTOBER 10TH - 12TH !
noel "

"PLEASE, if you have ANY ITEMS to donate contact,
~Larry ([email protected]),
~Noel ([email protected]),
~or myself ([email protected])
OR, hand deliver them to any of us early Saturday at The Gathering !
The SILENT AUCTION & us may be found at the "HIKER FAIR".


For more details about this year's GATHERING
click on this link:"THE 2014 GATHERING"

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
Appalachian Trail Museum Membership Secretary
email: [email protected]
MUSEUM website: www.atmuseum.org

PS: If you have not renewed your Museum membership for 2014,
take advantasge of the "EARYLY BIRD SPECIAL" NOW ~ you can
get the remainder of this year and all of next year for any donation
of $20 or more ! ALL donations will count toward your listing level
on a new permanent plaque to hang in The Museum by June 2017.
See the printable membership form and the current plaque display
in The Museum in the attachments. It might be noted that the single
large plaque to the left is of our "Charter Members Campaign" and
those two large ones to the right are the first "BUILDING FUND DONORS).
The current campaign is the "BUILDING FUND (2013 - 2014) Campaign" ~ RW ​

See the photo attachment "MUSEUM PLAQUES" of the permanent plaques already
in The Museum: ~ the one on the left is of the "CHARTER MEMBERS" , the first campaign
in 2002 - 2005 to raise funds for the A. T. Museum Society !
~ the two large plaques on the right are of the "BUILDING FUND DONORS" campaign,
the first campaign to fund the opening renovation of "The Old Mill", the first exhibits,
and operating expenses.
The "BUILDING FUND DONORS (2013 - 2016)" plaques will join these in their
honored, permanent place in The Appalachian Trail (AT) Museum by June 2017 !
This campaign, with its goal of $150,000, will help to complete the renovation
of our building and fund new exhibits for the added space !

WE HAVE ALREADY RAISED
OVER 2/3 OF THE $150,000 GOAL
~"MANY THANKS" ~RW

In addition to the note-card, you will get your A. T. Museum membership and
a membership card with the expiration date of "2016" (Jan. 1st.) !
Also, you will get a receipt suitable for I.R.S. purposes.

NOTE: a single $20 or more contribution gives a card to each family member listed
on the "FORM 2013 - 2016" ~ see the attachment of this printable form for mailing.
~ to donate electronically, click on: SUPPORT and then the "Donate" button for Pay Pal.
See the "FORM 2013 - 2016" attachment for more plaque details.

Our Appalachian Trail Museum is a federally-registered non-profit which relies
upon volunteers and contributions for its maintenance and building expansion.
It is an independent, non-profit and not affiliated with any other organization.
We never share your personal information with anyone.


Please contact me for any questions, comments, or other information
at MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]

Your support is appreciated.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
515 Pennsylvania Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404-1892
(912) 231 - 8874 (after 6pm best)
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]

[Red Wolf]

THE MUSEUM AT THE GATHERING ​

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

As September closes out, more attention continues to focus
on the upcoming ALDHA Gathering ! The Museum tables will
be at the Hiker Fair. Offered there, the Silent Auction (Saturday only)
and the Building Fund Campaign (Sat & Sun) are efforts to raise
the needed funds to help complete the renovations of "The Old Mill"
and fund the new exhibits which will be placed in the new areas !
In addition, both books recently published by The Museum will be
available for purchase there ~ all proceeds benefit The Museum !

For the SILENT AUCTION to be a SUCCESS and
raise substantial funds to benefit our A. T. Museum,
we need ANY ITEMS you may wish to contribute.
Give your contributions to Noel, Larry, or myself.
We may be found early Saturday (Oct 11) at the
Museum table at the Hiker Fair.
OR ~ contact one of us in advance via email:
~ Larry <[email protected]>
~ Noel <[email protected]>
~ me <[email protected]>
to arrange delivery to us.
AND ~ PLEASE, do not forget to come by the Museum
table and "make-your-bid" on an item you like !

For details about this year's GATHERING
see the ALDHA newsletter. Museum articles are on page 7
and pages 11 through 14 in this newsletter !
~ click on: linked here.

MUSEUM'S HOURS OF OPERATION
until Nov 2 NOON to 4:00pm Wednesday thru Sunday
OPEN ~ Columbus Day (Mon, October 13)
Special Events: Times to be announced
ADMISSION is FREE. Donations accepted.
A. T. Museum's phone: 717 - 486 - 8126
Joe Harold, Museum Manager's cell: 410-903-6784
or Museum Manager's email at [email protected]

The "EARLY BIRD" membership campaign is still available
(For $20 or more contribution, get a 2014 AND 2015 membership
in the Appalachian Trail Museum Society and you listing on
a new plaque to hang in The Museum in June 2017 - - see
the photo attachment).
~ by mail, print out attachment "FORM (2013 - 2016)"
~ by online, click on: SUPPORT
and then click on the "DONATE" button
for the Museum's Pay Pal link.
F.Y.I. ~
- see "FORM (2013 - 2016)" for details of listing on plaque .
- see "MUSEUM PLAQUES" for current permanent display
of donor plaques in The Museum.

Thank you, your support is appreciated.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
Appalachian Trail Museum Membership Secretary
515 Pennsylvania Avenue, APT 1403
Savannah, GA 31404-1892
membership email: [email protected]

A. T. Museum website: www.atmuseum.org

volunteer email: [email protected]

artifact(s) donation: [email protected]

[Red Wolf]

INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR RICHARD JUDY ~ OCT PARK PROGRAMS ~ & MORE

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

F.Y.I. ~ I received the following information from Robert"Sly" Sylvester,
ALDHA Membership Secretary, and want to pass it along to you:

" I believe new presentations and workshops and hiker fair vendors
may still be able to sign-up for this years Gathering (they may not make
the printed program).
A form I want to include is registration (with meals) for the Gathering.
We'll be taking online registration until Wed. Oct 8.
The newsletter is linked here.
Sly "

The MUSEUM AT THE GATHERING :
Be sure to come bye the A. T. Museum tables at the Hiker Fair.
There will be a "Silent Auction" to benefit The Museum, both Museum published
books will be sold, a poster of the current "Building Fund Donors" plaque will
be displayed, and there will be the opportunity to get your 2015 membership and
your listing on the new permanent A. T. Museum plaque.

At the Gathering our A. T. Museum Symposium will be at 1:15 pm on Saturday, Oct. 11. The speaker is Sarah Mittlefehldt, author of "Tangled Roots: The Appalachian Trail and American Environmental Politics." She is a professor at Green Mountain College in Vermont.
We've held a symposium at the Gathering every year since 2000.

At 3 pm, Saturday also, we are sponsoring a talk by Owen Allen, a 1960 thru-hiker.

On Sunday at 1:15 pm we'll have an open A. T. Museum Society board meeting.
Usually about half the board is able to make it. This will be primarily an open forum
for suggestions and ideas.

Here is a link to a radio interview Richard Judy did. Judy wrote the novel
Thru- An Appalachian Trail Love Story, which he gave to The Museum
to publish. with all proceeds contributed to The Museum!
The interview runs about 20 minutes with five about "Thru.".
Click on : http://goodliving.club/richard-judy-and-the-hike-inn/

Pine Grove Furnace State Park, the home of our A. T. Museum, offers lots
of "Park Programs" for October ~ see the attachment "OCT PARK PROGRAMS"
to review them. The special one of the month, besides being one of the most special
ones annually, the FALL FURNACE FEST may be reviewed in two attachments !
The flyer for it is in the attachment "One_Page_Flyer2014", while the details of
the Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19 festival, are in the attachment
"3_Panel_Flyer2014 Fall Furnace Fest".

HOURS OF OPERATION
until Nov 2 ~ NOON to 4:00pm Wednesday thru Sunday
OPEN ~ 9am to 4pm Columbus Day (Mon, October 13)
Special Events: Times to be announced
ADMISSION is FREE. Donations accepted.
A. T. Museum's phone: 717 - 486 - 8126

Joe Harold, Museum Manager's cell: 410-903-6784
or Museum Manager's email at[email protected]

Your support is appreciated.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
515 Pennsylvania Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404-1892
(912) 231 - 8874 (after 6pm best)
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL:[email protected]

Museum website: www.atmuseum.org

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
ARTIFACT(S) DONATION:[email protected]

[Red Wolf]

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

I have been asked to forward this to everyone in the hope that someone
out there can help us with the Gathering Memorial Wall:

“ We need a photo of John Shaffer that we can use for our memorial wall at the Gathering?
Thanks.
P.S.. NOT his obit photo... We'd rather have one of him later on, perhaps at a trail-related function.
Thanks.... Bill O'Brien ~ [email protected] “

See you at “THE GATHERING” !
~ I leave Wednesday from Savannah and will be off line for a week !

Robert “RED WOLF o’da SMOKY’S” Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary