LINKS Schedule Membership Pictures and Articles 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 Video Production	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: Silent Auction Bid Sheet (use to donate items for the Silent Auction) TATC’s 7th annual silent auction will be held Wednesday, July 8h. We are asking members to donate their Time, Talent or Treasures to be auctioned off to the highest bidder.  When you are shopping, on vacation, or practicing your creative talents, please keep the TATC auction in mind. Pick up something and bring it to the auction on July 8th. With your help, TATC will again present a diverse selection of auction items. Suggestions are listed below. New or Gently Used Items: (CD’s and DVD’s; audio books on CD; hiking/camping gear; one-size-fits-all clothing; books; wine). Be sure your used item is in excellent condition and has value. Donations: Ask people you know or retailers and restaurants to donate an item of interest such as gift certificates or a specialty item. Necessary letters and tax information are available. Services Provided by You: Babysitting, pet sitting, car washing, lawn mowing, photography, or tax preparation, just to name a few. Miscellaneous ideas: Do you have your own business? Offer free goods or services. Do you have a special talent? Give a ‘lesson’ to someone or a group. Are you crafty? Make something to donate to the auction. Can you bake/cook? Make a basket of baked goodies and treats. If you have any questions about the auction, please contact Debbie Bellucci: 757-446-2012, or via email at campgirl830@yahoo.com. Hiking Upward - Hiking in Virginia and West Virginia, the Shenandoah National Park, George Washington National Forest, Jefferson National Forest, Monongahela National Forest, etc New T-shirts are in and they, along with other new items, will be on sale at the next General Membership Meeting, June 10^th 2009. Annual Membership Drive – Membership Application (join now) Attend the 2009 ATC Biennial Conference in Vermont 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 2009 VARO Trail Skills Training Schedule 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 WARNING - MAUPIN FIELD SHELTER HORNET NEST - There is a white faced hornet paper nest on the left side of the trail about 60-ft toward the A.T. from the shelter, about 5-ft from the trail, 30-inches above the ground.  These are nasty critters and should be avoided !!!  Job Openings at American Hiking Society Membership Application (join now) Motivations for Hiking: Slide Show - Eddie Hill, Ph.D., Barbara Freidt, Graduate Student., Marni Goldenberg, Ph.D. Volunteer for the ATC Biennial Conference 2009 Appalachian Trail Conservancy – The Register (Newsletter) Health Links – new! (provided John Pessagno) Appalachian Trail Survey Information for "Motivations and Outcomes" Study
Ned Kuhn receives ATC Volunteer Leadership Award April 2009
Upcoming TATC Events Ø 10.June.2009 - TATC General Membership Meeting, Phyllis Neumann 566-4584 Ø 11-15.June.2009 – St. Mary’s Wilderness Campout and Maintenance, Scott Hilton 625-6052 Ø 13.June.2009 – Backpacker Magazine Get Out More Tour, 2 pm, Wild River Outfitters, 431-8566 Ø 17.June.2009 - TATC Dining Out – new summer style! , Rosanne Scott, 583-5960 Ø 20.June.2009 – First Landing State Park Maintenance, Chris Sexton 484-2827 Ø 26-28.June.2009 – TATC Cabin Maintenance/Orientation Trip, Steve Babor 588-7501 Ø 2-6.July.2009 – Konnarock Crew AT Trail Maintenance, contact Scott Hilton, 625-6052 Ø 3-5.July.2009 – Paddling at Lake Cahoon, Steve Babor 588-7501 Ø 7.July.2009 - TATC Board of Directors Meeting, Phyllis Neumann 566-4584 Ø 8.July.2009 - TATC General Membership Meeting, Phyllis Neumann 566-4584 Ø 9-13.July.2009 - Konnarock Crew AT Trail Maintenance, contact Scott Hilton, 625-6052 Ø 17-24.July.2009 - ATC Biennial Conference, Castleton, VT, www.vermont2009.org Ø 19.July.2009 – Bike and Swim, Rosanne Scott 583-5960 Ø 4.August.2009 - TATC Board of Directors Meeting, Phyllis Neumann 566-4584 Ø 7.August.2009 – Hot August Nights #1 - Beach Picnic/Walk, Rosanne Scott, 583-5960 Ø 12.August.2009 - TATC General Membership Meeting, Phyllis Neumann 566-4584 Ø 14.August.2009 – Hot August Nights #2 – Social Night at Ocean View Park, Rosanne Scott, 583-5960 Ø 1.September.2009 - TATC Board of Directors Meeting, Phyllis Neumann 566-4584 Ø 9.September.2009 - TATC General Membership Meeting, Phyllis Neumann 566-4584 Ø 12.September.2009 – First Landing State Park (FLSP) Trail Maintenance, Jim & Chris Sexton 484-2827 Ø 18-20.September.2008 – TATC Cabin Maintenance, Steve Babor 588-7501 Ø 25-27.September.2009 – Cabin Weekend and Winery Tour, Rosanne Scott, 583-5960 Ø 26.September.2009 – Sandy Bottom Nature Park Maintenance, Pat Parker 851-9252 Ø 16-18.October.2009 – Fall AT Maintenance & Family Campout, Scott Hilton 625-6052 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 Island Clean-up Trip - photo by Kevin Dubois American Oyster Catcher at Fisherman Island - photo by Bill Rogers Fisherman Island - photo by Bill Rogers

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