LINKS Schedule Membership Info Membership Application Trail Map Trail & Cabin Trips Programs Other Links Classified Ads Current Newsletter Club Brochure Blank Trip Sign-up Sheets: Front Page Back Page Club Bylaws Officers and Board Volunteer Report	The Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club (TATC) is an energetic group, open to individuals and families, whose primary purpose is to maintain a 10+ mile section of the Appalachian Trail (AT). The Club is centered in Norfolk, VA, and draws membership from Hampton Roads and surrounding areas. The club also maintains the Osmanthus Trail at First Landing State Park, the White Rocks Falls Trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Mau-Har Trail off of the Appalachian Trail, and a number of trails in the St. Mary's Wilderness. In addition to trail maintenance, the TATC offers a wide range of outdoor recreational activities, including backpacking, day hiking, canoeing, kayaking, biking, car camping, white water rafting, skiing, rock climbing, rappelling, nature watching, and of course, eating!  Educational events such as Map & Compass, Leadership and Wilderness First Aid are also scheduled. The TATC general meeting is held on the second Wednesday of every month (except in December) at the new Pretlow Library, 111 West Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia at the corner of Ocean View Avenue and Granby St. Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, write to: Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club, P.O. Box 8246, Norfolk, VA 23503. This Month’s Hot Items and Links: Shelter for Haiti Tent Drive through Blue Ridge Mountain Sports stores with assistance from Convoy of Hope. 2010 Appalachian Trail Youth Summit - June 28 - July 2 and Application Form 2010 Membership and Membership Renewal Form – It’s time to renew your membership or join! Volunteer Activity Report Form - The Appalachian Trail Park Office (ATPO) has established an awards program to recognize volunteer activities  (other than trail maintenance) that support the Appalachian Trail.  Report the time you have spent on such activities to accumulate award "points" towards awards such as hats, pins, vests, etc..  Report your activities  by clicking on this link and downloading, completing, and submitting the Volunteer Activity Report Form. Instructions for completing and submitting the form are provided on the form. Volunteer for the 2011 Biennial Needed - We are in need of a volunteer to handle workshops for the 2011 Biennial July of 2011 in Emory, Virginia.  Our club is responsible for this function.  A great deal of the initial work has been done.  Likewise this person will have our assistance and from ATC Laura Belleville at the Virginia Office will be working closely with this person.  It is a great way to get involved and we can assure you we will work with the volunteer closely.  All interested persons please contact me and I look forward to you being a part of this special an important team. Respectfully, Mark J Wenger TATC 2011 Biennial Steering Committee Rep 105 Thorpe's Parish Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 757-253-0056 (H) 757-220-7408 (W) markwenger@cox.net Low Impact Camping and Hiking Workshop – workshop is full, call if you want to be put on waiting list Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 Time and Location: TBD This one day workshop will explore ways in which we can minimize our impact on the world around us, and increase the enjoyment of the experience while camping and hiking. The class will consist of a mix of classroom instruction and hands-on practice. This is a great introduction for those new to hiking and camping and an informative addition for the more experienced outdoor enthusiast. Participants should bring a bag lunch and should dress accordingly for the weather, as the hands-on portion of the class will be conducted outside. The workshop is free, but pre-registration is required since space is limited. To register, please email your name and phone number to Education@tidewateratc.com or call 763-0859. The Appalachian Trail Museum is having it’s grand opening on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 5, 2010. The Museum in located ate Pine Grove Furnace State Park in PA. The Museum is currently in the process of a major fund drive to support it’s grand opening. You can donate by going to their website; www.atmuseum.org TATC Video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-4dns6ZlUs Tick Brochure – from John Pessagno Hiking Upward - Hiking in Virginia and West Virginia, the Shenandoah National Park, George Washington National Forest, Jefferson National Forest, Monongahela National Forest, etc Membership Application (join now) Volunteer to work on the 2011 ATC Biennial Conference in Virginia – contact Ned Kuhns 552-0292 Are you looking for some outdoor adventure while contributing to the improvement of Virginia hiking trails?  Then take a moment to watch the following brief videos as members from the Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club (TATC), the Konnarock Crew, and Student Conservation Association (SCA) relocate a section of the Appalachian Trail above the Tye River near Waynesboro, VA.  TATC Video (select “Watch in High Quality”, if you have a high speed connection) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9Izly--kc4 Daily Press Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YaWQ_YiU_M&NR=1 SCA Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8w33cOiqnk Greetings from Blacksburg. ATC is now accepting applications for seasonal trail crew staff. If you or someone you know is interested in a position, please send them to ATC’s seasonal employment webpage at www.appalachiantrail.org/trailcrewemployment Thanks! Kerry T. Wood, Regional Trail Resources Manager Study of Hiking on the Appalachian Trail – Presented by Barbara Freidt, ODU, at the August 13^th 2008 TATC General Membership Meeting Pictures from the Relocation of the AT above the Tye River Job Openings at American Hiking Society Motivations for Hiking: Slide Show - Eddie Hill, Ph.D., Barbara Freidt, Graduate Student., Marni Goldenberg, Ph.D. Appalachian Trail Conservancy – The Register (Newsletter) Health Links – new! (provided John Pessagno) Appalachian Trail Survey Information for "Motivations and Outcomes" Study
Upcoming TATC Events Ø 2.February.2010 – TATC Board Meeting, Phyllis Neumann 566-4584 Ø 6.February.2010 – Low Impact Camping and Hiking Workshop, Rosanne Scott 763-0859 – workshop is full, call to be placed on waiting list Ø 10.February.2010 – TATC General Membership Meeting, Phyllis Neumann 566-4584, Alaska Presentation – Richard Tarr Ø 14.February.2010 – The Chocolate Hike, 10:30 AM, Phyllis Neumann 566-4584 Ø 27.February.2010 – False Cape State Park Terra Gator Ride and Hike, Jim & Chris Sexton 484-2827 – rescheduled to this date Ø 2.March.2010 – TATC Board Meeting, Phyllis Neumann 566-4584 Ø 10.March.2010 – TATC General Membership Meeting, Phyllis Neumann 566-4584, Alaska Presentation – Part II – Richard Tarr Ø 13.March.2010 – Fisherman Island NWR Beach Cleanup, Jim & Chris Sexton 484-2827 Ø 13.March.2010 – Backpacking Seminar, Bill Rogers 484-6001 Ø 14.March.2010 – Merchants Millpond Maintenance, Bill Lynn 867-6753 Ø 20.March.2010 – Sandy Bottom Trail Maintenance in Hampton, Pat Parker 851-9252 Ø 19-21.March.2010 – Beach Camping at Portsmouth Island, NC, Gordon and Melinda Spence, 464-5096 Ø 20-21.March.2010 – Merchants Millpond Canoe Overnighter, Bill Lynn 867-6753 Ø 28.March.2010 – New Quarter Park Trail Maintenance, Phyllis Neumann 566-4584 Ø 28.March.2010 – 3rd Annual Cabin Fever Sunday at New Quarter Park, POC TBA. Ø 6.April.2010 – TATC Board Meeting, Phyllis Neumann 566-4584 Ø 10.April.2010 - 9 am–Noon - First Landing State Park (FLSP) Trail Maintenance, Bill Buck 846-1125 Ø 14.April.2010 – TATC General Membership Meeting, Phyllis Neumann 566-4584, New Zealand Highlights – Steve Ralph Ø 16-18.April.2010 – AT Spring Walk-Thru, Scott Hilton 625-6052 Ø 23-25.April.2010 – Cabin Maintenance Trip, Steve Babor 588-7501 Ø 15.May.2010 – Beaverdam Park Hike, Jim & Chris Sexton 484-2827 Ø 21-23.May.2010 – Spring Trail Maintenance and Family Camp-Out, Scott Hilton 625-6052 Ø 12.June.2010 – Weyanoke Nature Preserve, Jim & Chris Sexton 484-2827 Ø 25-27.June.2010 - Cabin Maintenance Trip, Steve Babor 588-7501 Ø 26.June.2010 - 9 am–Noon - First Landing State Park (FLSP) Trail Maintenance, Bill Buck 846-1125 Click on the link to the Schedule page for more details on these events.
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of the 2,175-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail, a 250,000-acre greenway extending from Maine to Georgia. Their mission is to ensure that future generations will enjoy the clean air and water, scenic vistas, wildlife and opportunities for recreation and renewal along the entire Trail corridor. To become a member, call 304.535.6331, ext. 119, or visit their Web site at www.appalachiantrail.org. There, you will also find additional volunteer opportunities and general hiking information.
Fisherman’s Island Clean-up Photos by Helen Buonviri
Banner Photo by Mark Ferguson
Last Updated on 01/30/2010