Datc designation event

[trailangelmary]

Duncannon has been approved as an official Appalachian Trail Community. The designation event is planned for June 2, 2012. This will include not only a ceremony for the designation, but also a town festival with the theme “SAVING OUR COMMUNITY FROM NATURE DEFICIT DISORDER”.
For this event, our hope is that our Committee comprised of local officials, community members, business owners, representatives of non-profit organizations and trail clubs and our team of dedicated volunteers will be able to offer outdoor recreation activities for all members of the greater Duncannon area, especially for those children and adults who do not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in these activities.
We hope that the event’s theme will carry over into all changes being considered for Duncannon, including: Apple Tree Alley, improved river access, beautification of the town square, and fulfilling an Appalachian Trail Community’s purpose to act as a catalyst for enhancing economic development, engaging citizens as trail visitors and stewards, aiding local municipalities and regional areas with conservation planning and helping local community members see the trail as a resource. We hope to encourage all to go to the outdoors to enjoy nature and to recognize the connection between the health and abundance of our area’s natural assets and the vitality of our communities.
Presentations and events will include guided hikes and canoe trips; a vendor area for clubs, organizations and retail vendors associated with the trail and outdoor recreation; live musical entertainment, a panel on hiker culture; Trail to Every Classroom “Quests”; Mini A.T. Georgia-to-Maine Race; and presentations on native plants, Leave No Trace, A.T. Boundaries, Native American storytelling, and A.T. storytelling. Food will also be available. Closing the day will be prizes and awards presentations including the Susquenita Middle School post card art contest, keynote speakers, and the proclamation ceremony for Appalachian Trail Community designation.

[Mike2012]

I love the theme. I'm not sure where I will be on June 2nd but if I am near I will go.

[trailangelmary]

I love the theme. I'm not sure where I will be on June 2nd but if I am near I will go.

I take it you will be attempting a thru-hike. Best of luck but more important is the decision to go on. It is grand challenge. But no matter what the obstacle I hope you decide that quitting is not an option. I hope we have the chance to meet in Duncannon no matter when you come through.

[Sly]

It should be noted, and worth mentioning, the DATC designation event, on June 2, is also National Trail Day.

[trailangelmary]

Graphics Chairperson Susan Norris also a member of SATC has finished the t-shirt design for our event. It was first inspired by Paul Smith, Music and Arts Chairperson and recently chosen as an ATC Ambassador. Shirt Design.jpg

[trailangelmary]

DATC Advisory Committee Board

Mary “trailangelmary” Parry, Lead Volunteer, Designation Event Coordinator, Finance Chair
Paul Smith, Sub-Committee Event Chairperson Music and Arts, ATC Ambassador
Susan Norris, Sub-Committee Event Chairperson Graphics
Linda Britcher, Sub-Committee Event Chairperson Business Participation
Fred Lauster, Duncannon Borough Council, Sub-Committee Event Chairperson Logistics
Malissa Hoover, Sub-Committee Event Chairperson Trail to Every Classroom
Kim McKee, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Advisor and Act 24 Coordinator, Sub-Committee Event Chairperson Advertising
DATC Advisory Committee Sub-Committees
Graphics – Susan Norris, Chair; Members – Karen Allen-Reckert, Paul Smith, Annie Leiby, Malissa Hoover, Mark Lukens, Brandon Gallagher
Advertising – Kim McKee, Sarah Kramer
Finance – Mary Parry, Chair; Members – Matt Smith, Fred Lauster, Paul Smith, David Snyder, Jerry Bell
Music and Arts – Paul Smith, Chair; Members – David Snyder
Businesses – Linda Britcher, Chair Members – All businesses on Market St invited
Logistics – Fred Lauster, Chair; Members – to be determined
TTEC – Malissa Hoover, Chair; members – Paul Marth, Pat Wood, Rick Knepp

[shelterbuilder]

THIS SOUNDS LIKE FUN! However, with all of the work that I'm currently doing on the Rausch Gap Shelter Resoration Project, I just can't make plans that far in advance. Please keep us all posted as the time draws near.

[trailangelmary]

THIS SOUNDS LIKE FUN! However, with all of the work that I'm currently doing on the Rausch Gap Shelter Resoration Project, I just can't make plans that far in advance. Please keep us all posted as the time draws near.

We'd love to have you. We're having presentations too. You could talk about maintenance and maybe inspire some of the younger generation to get involved.

[trailangelmary]

Duncannon Appalachian Trail Panel Design Finalized The design has been finalized for the Appalachian Trail interpretive panel as part of Susquehanna Greenway's River Towns initiative. The content and funding for the panel was provided by Mountain Club of Maryland rep Mike O'Connor through a grant from MCM's Miles Fund. SEDA-COG's Adam Wynn assisted with the layout and graphic design work.

The Susquehanna Greenway Driving Tour Panel has been installed in front of Old Sled Works.
http://susquehannagreenway.org

[trailangelmary]

ATC Appoints A.T. Ambassador in Duncannon
Advisory Committee Arts & Music Chair Paul Smith has been named an A.T. Community Ambassador for Duncannon! Paul will join nine other A.T. Community Ambassadors along the whole Trail corridor as a local community representative trained to facilitate outreach to community members and youth groups for volunteer stewardship projects. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is very excited to have Paul on board for this position as he's done awesome work and brought great ideas and enthusiasm to the A.T. Community Committee in Duncannon since its formation this past summer. Paul will be key in future projects of our group.

[trailangelmary]

The next Advisory Committee Meeting will be held January 12 at 6:30 PM at the Duncannon Borough Building. The main agenda of the meeting will be the January Priorities which include
Discussion and vote on event venue (Downtown/Noyes park vs. Cooper Field)
Artists needed for window decorations and mural
Fundraising donations, 501c3 status, Grant Proposal team, Grant deadlines
Printing contributors
Manning event central commitments

Any potential volunteers are welcome to attend.

[trailangelmary]

The initial deadline of commitments is due to Trailangelmary by January 10. This does not mean you can longer sign up to help make our dream come true. However making plans for this big event has timelines. Some volunteers and organizations need more time. That is fine. We can accept commitments until the last minute. However, the printing deadline will be approaching rapidly.
Just please let trailangelmary know if you want to be involved and when you will be able to commit.

Help is needed in many areas - hike leaders and sweepers. trail music talent, logistics committee, greeters, hiker culture panel and more. Contact Mary to receive a commitment form via email as an attachment.

Donations will also be accepted of cash, books, bandanas and gear. Books, bandanas and gear will be used for prizes. Cash donations will be used to offset the many expenses.

[shelterbuilder]

We'd love to have you. We're having presentations too. You could talk about maintenance and maybe inspire some of the younger generation to get involved.

Well, I'd love to be able to, but unfortunately, vocal cord cancer has left me unable to pass on this "wealth of information" that people seem to think I have (LOL). I do okay in very small groups that are close enough to hear me whisper, and I can "speak" on paper, but large groups just don't work.

But thanks, anyway.

[trailangelmary]

More book donations wanted for prizes. The following have committed to date
The Barefoot Sisters "Walking Home" and "Southbound",
Larry Luxenberg Walking the Appalachian Trail,
Randy “Windtalker” Motz & Georgia “Mom” Harris "Solemates" and “The Walk”,
Terry “Bluebird” Croteau "Footpath My Ass!",
Jennifer “Odyssa” Pharr Davis "Becoming Odyssa",
Albert Dragon "Avalanche and Gorilla Jim",

[trailangelmary]

PRESENTATIONS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON
o Deb Tashak Native American Story Telling,
o Deb Tashak Leave No Trace,
o “Avalanche” Albert Dragon Appalachian Trail Story Telling,
o Hiker Culture Panel - “City Slicker” Rachel Schwartz, NEED 2 MORE for panel
o Steven Saffier Audubon PA Landscaping for birds & wildlife using native plants
o Allison "Laces" Scheiderer Map & Compass Use

[trailangelmary]

More book donations wanted for prizes. The following have committed to date
The Barefoot Sisters "Walking Home" and "Southbound",
Larry Luxenberg Walking the Appalachian Trail,
Randy “Windtalker” Motz & Georgia “Mom” Harris "Solemates" and “The Walk”,
Terry “Bluebird” Croteau "Footpath My Ass!",
Jennifer “Odyssa” Pharr Davis "Becoming Odyssa",
Albert Dragon "Avalanche and Gorilla Jim",

Thank you to all for additional book donations:
Gene Espy, "The Trails of my Life, The Gene Espy Story"
Charlie "Linguini" Duane "Racing Light, The Soft Power of a Day's Walk" 4 copies
Scott Wade, "PA Big Trees" 2 copies

[trailangelmary]

Thank you to those who have commited to donating a print to be used as a prize:
Martin "The Edge" Hunley - Waterfall Print http://www.tripofalifetimephotos.com/
Darlene King, D. King Photography, AT Class of 2012 http://faithking2265.imagekind.com
Mary "Welsh Nomad" Morgan,AT Class of 2004(?)
http://www.marymorgansphotos.com/

[trailangelmary]

Thank you to all for additional book donations:
Gene Espy, "The Trails of my Life, The Gene Espy Story"
Charlie "Linguini" Duane "Racing Light, The Soft Power of a Day's Walk" 4 copies
Scott Wade, "PA Big Trees" 2 copies

And another one
J. R. "Model T" Tate "Walkin' with the Ghost Whisperers, Lore and Legends of the Appalachian Trail"

[trailangelmary]

Anyone willing to donate an item relating to the trail and the outdoors can send to Mary "Trailangelmary" Parry 2 Ann St Duncannon, PA 17020. My wish list includes books relating to the trail, quality prints relating to the outdoors, and hiking gear.
We plan on a Mini AT Race for 5 age groups 6-8,9-10,11-13,14-16, Open. My dream is to award gear to the winner of each group. Included in that dream is at least one overnight pack including tent or hammock, sleeping bag, trekking poles, headlamp, and stove and cook pot. I would also like to award some day packs, trekking poles, headlamps,and binoculars.

[LDog]

I've got this on my calendar. But unless I'm really moving, I'll be somewhere on the wrong side of Harper's Ferry ...