Florida Trail Association
Choctawhatchee and Western Gate Chapters
Activities  August  2008
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.
A Note About Work Hikes
Date Activity  Rating
Leader
Description





Saturday
August 2
 Hike/Picnic/
Swim, Fun!
 Leisure

 Susan & Randy Creel.
850-623-1646
 (WG) Hike the Hutton unit with a swim and picnic afterwards at Blackwater River State Park.  Call leaders for details.
Saturday
August 9
 Planning
Meeting
     
Leisure

 JoAnn Herrman
850-862-9633
 (CC) Plan for activities for the November 2008 thru  April 2009 period.  This meeting
is open to all who would like to suggest an idea for any appropriate activity.  (You are
not required to lead an activity that you suggest.)  Please be sure to rsvp to the leader if  you plan to attend. Host is Tom Daniel
Saturday
August 9
 Crime Stoppers
Safety Day
     
Leisure

 Cheryl Gardner
850-484-9111
 (WG) Cheryl will be hosting a  table for the FTA at the Crime Stoppers Safety Day on Saturday, August 9, from 8-4pm This is a family-friendly event and she'll be providing FTA coloring books & crayons for the kids.
Sunday
August 10
 Canoe/kayak
float trip
     
Leisure

 Bob & Sarah Williamson.
850-477-7043
 (WG) Canoe or kayak Boiling Creek.  Call leaders for details.





Saturday
August 16
 Trail Maint
Hike 		Moderate
 Bob Deckert.
850-862-1903
 (CC) Nokuse trail maintenance.  Call leader for details. 
Sunday
August 17
 Planning
Meeting
 		Leisure Peggy Grantham
850-995-4267
(WG)  Plan activities for the months of November 2008 - April 2009. Everyone is welcome to attend and give suggestions and ideas. Activity leaders are encouraged to either attend or send Peggy their activities over the internet or phone..
Thursday
August 21
 Western Gate
Chapter Meeting
 Leisure
 George Brinkman
850-932-0125 		(WG) 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
August 23
 Canoe/kayak
float trip
 Leisure
 Paul and
Wallis Mayo
850-682-6098
 (Both) CANCELLED DUE TO T.S. FAY Float down the Juniper Creek  So-what if you flip over.  Call leaders for details.
Saturday
August 23
 Wildlife Expo
 Leisure
 Cheryl Gardner
850-484-9111  
 (Both)  Wildlife Expo 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Click for Details. Wildlife Expo
Tuesday
August 26
 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)		 Interested in membership? Follow the membership link to the State Web Page and use your browser back button to return to the Western Gate page.