Genesee Valley Chapter
Adirondack Mountain Club

The Chair's Corner

August 23, 2008 4:06 PM ET

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September 2008

Gary Dewitt, Chapter Chair

I hope everyone has enjoyed their summer activities, hiking, camping, paddling and other outdoor events. The end of summer is closing in, which means Fall activities and ADK meetings are about to start. There is a great lineup of workshops and programs beginning in September with Kathryn Zimmerman and her chronicles on a thru hike of the AT. It truly amazes me what normal people can do when they focus on an event such as this.

As I take over from Deni as Chapter Chair, and Al Bushnell steps in as Vice Chair, we would like your help in maintaining the Genesee Valley Chapter as one of the best and most active chapters. Join us as leaders and co-leaders and participants in your favorite outdoor activity. Contact the Chairs of Trails, Waterways and Younger Members Committees to offer your assistance in developing outings that you would like to be involved with. Remember, you are the face of ADK.

And, our members are volunteering their time in much more than just ADK activities: helping to maintain our public parks, working with youth, providing services for the needy and elderly. And that is just the beginning of the list that could be compiled. My hat is off to this great group of individuals that call ourselves ADK members. I hope to see you all for the kick-off of the Fall season.

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