Choctawhatchee and Western Gate Chapters
Activities February 2007
| Florida Trail
Association Choctawhatchee and Western Gate Chapters Activities February 2007 |
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| Activity Participants Please note: contact the activity leader well in advance for more information and/or to reserve your place (Space is limited.) Unless instructed otherwise by the activity leader, each participant should bring: day pack, plenty of water (recommended minimum, 2 quarts), sun protection (hat, glasses, screen), insect repellent, lunch and or snacks, adequate clothing for the forecast, and comfortable, sturdy close toed shoes with socks. Long pants, work gloves, and extra water are recommended for work hikes. Activity leaders may deny participation to anyone who is inadequately prepared. |
| The Western Gate Chapter (western area) and Choctawhatchee Chapter (eastern area) span a longitude difference greater than 80 miles. To help members determine which of the two geographic areas are involved in an activity or which of the two chapters is closer to, activities will be designated as: {WG, CC, Both}. It goes without saying that members from any chapter are most welcome in any activity. The descriptor Both implies that an activity is of such importance or has such widespread appeal that members from either chapter should consider the event directed specifically toward them. Never, never should a member from either chapter refrain from attending an event because it is designated as the other chapter. All activities are open to the public unless noted otherwise. |
| Date | Activity | Rating |
Leader |
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| Friday February 2 |
Dinner
Hike |
Leisure |
Bob & Sara Williamson 850-477-7043 |
(WG) Dinner Hike. We will meet
in the parking lot of Trinity Presbyterian Church on Bayou Boulevard in Pensacola at 6 PM. We will walk in the Cordova Park area. This is a lovely, well lit neighborhood, so we will have a good evening. The church has asked that we park on the edge of the parking lot rather than near the church, and I am sure all of you will be willing to do so. We plan to eat at Mediterranean Plus afterwards. Some of you remember this from a previous hike, and the food is great. Hope to see you there. Please call or email us at rpwsww@aol.com if you have questions. |
| Saturday February 3 |
Bear Lake
Night Hike |
Leisure |
Jo Ann Herrman 850-862-9633 |
(Both) 4th Annual. Meet in the
Bear Lake parking lot at 5:30 PM for a 4 mile hike around the lake. Bring at least one headlight or flashlight. Potluck dinner follows the hike. Campfire follows the potluck. Firewood is always welcome. Bring your own chair for the campfire. Hardy souls may opt to campout with hike leaders. ( Make your own camping arrangements.) Please rsvp early to coordinate potluck items. Hamburgers & hotdogs supplied. Select potluck item |
| Saturday February 10 |
Trail Maint | Moderate |
Christine Hale 850-939-0966 |
(Both) Eglin Work
Day. Please contact leader for details. |
| Saturday February 10 |
Awards
Banquet |
Leisure |
WG Chair |
(Both) The Awards Banquet is a joint activity
for both the Choctawhatchee and the Western Gate Chapters. The banquet begins at 6:00 PM (dinner), with awards to follow. Location is Ryan's Steakhouse on US Highway 90 in Pea Ridge. Pea Ridge is midway between Milton and Pace. Ryan's is in front of Wal-Mart. |
| Sunday February 11 |
Planning Meeting |
Leisure |
Paul &Wallis Mayo 850-682-6098 |
(CC)
Choctawhatchee Chapter Planning Meeting. 2 PM. Please come with your suggestions for activities for the May thru October 2007 period. Activity Leaders: Please make every effort to attend so that you are present to make decisions for yourself to lead activities. Telephone leaders for directions to the Mayo Home, where the meeting will be held. This is a non-food event -- that means: bring something yummy for a late lunch. Outdoor enthusiasts of any kind, members or not, are welcome. |
| Thursday February 15 |
Western
Gate Chapter Meeting |
Leisure |
Steve Kuhar 850-994-5944 |
(WG) ** PROGRAM** The
program for the meeting will be by Tom LeDew, District Manager of
Blackwater River State Forest. He will be discussing his
ideas and plans for developing recreational opportunities in the
forest. First Christian Church, Pensacola. Social: 6:30 PM,
Meeting: 7 PM. See link below for a
map and directions on how to get there. |
| Saturday February 17 |
Trail
Maint |
Moderate |
Paul &Wallis Mayo 850-682-6098 |
(CC) Eglin/Yellow River Section Trail
Maintenance Day. Contact leaders for when/where and other info. |
| Sunday February 18 |
Planning
Meeting |
Leisure |
Peggy Grantham 850-995-4267 |
(WG) Agenda:
WG PLANNING
MEETING FOR MAY - OCTOBER 2007. This
planning meeting will be held at the Village Inn on 9 Mile
Road in Pensacola, at 4 PM. Even if you do not lead an activity, your comments and suggestions are needed. Outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds, members or not, are welcome. If possible, plan your activities beforehand and send them to Peggy and she will enter them in her pre-planning notes. Call Peggy for her email address. |
| Monday February 19 Holiday: President's Day |
Hike |
Leisure |
Bob &
Sara Williamson 850-477-7043 |
(WG) 9 AM. Celebrate
Presidents Day with a hike at Big Lagoon State Park. Meet at 9 AM in front of the Southwest Branch Library, across from the park entrance on Gulf Beach Highway. Lunch will follow the hike. Contact leaders if you want more detail. |
| Saturday February 24 |
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Available Date
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| Sunday February 25 |
Hike |
Leisure |
Cheryl Gardner 850-484-9111 |
(WG) 9 AM. Hike the Juniper Creek
Trail. Please contact leader for more detail. |
| Tuesday February 27 |
Choctawhatchee Chapter Meeting |
Leisure |
Wallis Mayo 850-682-6098 |
(CC) Social: 6
PM, Meeting 6:30
PM . See
link
below for a map and directions on how to get there. |
| Need directions to
attend a meeting? Western Gate Chapter (Pensacola, FL) Choctawhatchee Chapter (Niceville, FL) |
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