40^th Anniversary Reservation Schedule Membership Info Membership Application Trail Map Links Current Newsletter Club Brochure TATC Activity Sign Up Sheets Club Bylaws Officers and Board Volunteer Report Map to Sherando Local Trails Index .BMP image of 40^th Anniversary Logo	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: New ATC Executive Director elected - Mark J. Wenger (link to announcement) TATC 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Saturday March 24^th, 2012 – 7:00pm-11:00pm Where:  Grand Affairs, 2036 Pleasure House Road, Virginia Beach (www.grandaffairscatering.com) Dinner, Speakers, Special Guests, Commemorative Gifts Details and Invitation soon to follow! Link to Reservation Form (must be received no later than March 12^th, 2012) _________________________________________ TATC Social Media Sites www.MeetUp.com/Tidewater-ATC-MeetUp Join the group in order to see full information about and post comments on listed activities Facebook.com Search: Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club By clicking “Like It” on a particular item, more people learn of our club _________________________________________ Other Items of Interest: A.T. Crews are Open for Registration – link to the Trail Crew Page or email; crews@appalachiantrail.org ATC Guide to 2011 Hunting Seasons on the Appalachian Trail ATC Resolution of Appreciation for Volunteers of Virginia Journeys 2011 Trail Maintenance and Construction Tasks, Their Hazards and Recommended Safety Gear – from ATC TATC Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month except December at the Pretlow Library, 111 West Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA From Peninsula: Take 64 East to 4^th View Exit 273. At bottom of ramp, turn left at stop sign, turn right onto Ocean View Ave and follow over Tidewater Drive to Granby St. Take right onto Granby St., take next right onto A View Ave, and then immediately turn right onto Portview Ave., bear right around the Library into the Library parking lot, meeting is held in Meeting Room #2 From Norfolk and Virginia Beach: Take 64 West toward Hampton/Richmond. Take the Chesapeake Blvd. exit. Go to end of Chesapeake Blvd., then turn left onto Ocean View Ave. and take left onto Granby St., take next right onto A View Ave, and then immediately turn right onto Portview Ave., bear right around the Library into the Library parking lot, meeting is held in Meeting Room # 2 2011 Membership Form 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. TATC Video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-4dns6ZlUs 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 Pictures from the Relocation of the AT above the Tye River Appalachian Trail Conservancy – The Register (Newsletter)
Upcoming TATC Events: Ø February 2-6, 2012 - Thur-Mon – Adirondack Winter Adventure Hike - Mal Higgins, 473-2231 – hike is full Ø February 8, 2012 - Wednesday - TATC General Meeting - Phyllis Neumann, 566-4584 Ø February 11, 2012 – Friends of False Cape State Park Annual Meeting and Hike – Bob Safford, 721-4449 Ø February 12, 2012 - Sunday – The Chocolate Hike, - Phyllis Neumann, 566-4584 Ø March 7, 2012 - Wednesday - TATC General Meeting – Phyllis Neumann, 566-4584 Ø March 17, 2012 - Saturday - Day Hiking and Backpacking Seminar, - Bill Rogers, 484-6001 Ø March 24, 2012 - -Saturday - TATC 40th Anniversary Event - Phyllis Neumann, 566-4584 Ø April 1, 2012 - -Sunday - New Quarter Park Spring Trail Maintenance, - Phyllis Neumann, 757 566-4584 Ø April 11, 2012 - Wednesday - TATC General Meeting Ø April 18, 2012 - Wednesday - 64^th Annual Shad Planking - Jim Newman, 867-6688 or jimnewman55@cox.net Ø April 21 – May 5, 2012 – Southern Virginia A. T. Hike, Gene Monroe, Geno1@Charter.net Ø May 5-6, 2012 - Spring Walk-Through of TATC Trails – Mark Connolly, 623-0764, trailsupervisor@tidewateratc.com Ø May 11-13, 2012 - Fri-Sun – Spring Maintenance Weekend - Mark Connolly, 623-0764, trailsupervisor@tidewateratc.com Ø July 14-15, 2012 - Sat-Sun – Summer Swingblade and Lopper Festival - Mark Connolly, 623-0764, trailsupervisor@tidewateratc.com Ø August 2-6, 2012 – Thur-Mon – Konnarock Crew Session at Meadow Mountain - Mark Connolly, 623-0764, trailsupervisor@tidewateratc.com 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.
Banner Photo by Mark Ferguson Site Last Updated on 02/02/2012