A.T. Museum ~ Update

[Red Wolf]

Left Savannah yesterday afternoon !
Arrived in New York at 6am, then a bus up to New City, NY to Larry's house.
Got on his computer while he was finishing up packing. We'll drive on up this afternoon
to Wiliamstown, MASS and The GATHERING

~ ~ SEE U THERE

RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S

PS:
be sure to come bye The Museum table to say "HI" ! ~ ~ & SUPPORT THE A. T. MUSEUM

[Red Wolf]

2014 GATHERING ~ A. T. MUSEUM REPORT

The ALDHA Campground, on the hillside about 4 miles southwest of Wiliamstown, Mass,
having an excellent view over east of the mass of Mt. Greylock, decked out with the finest colors of the New England autumn, was packed full of tents ! We enjoyed three sunny, clear, no-rain days. It was in the 30's at night, which made the campfire-circle well attended by an appreciative crowd of campers. With days in the 50's, a finer location, weather, and hiker crowd would be hard to find !

The facilities of Williams College were top notch, as was the ALDHA program.

The Appalachian Trail Museum had to add another table to the two pre-ordered ones to have the room for the wonderful amount of donated articles to the "Silent Auction" fundraiser. Almost all were sold, so Joe Harold, Museum Manager, had very few to have to pack for the return to The Museum.

To everyone who donated articles ~ "MANY THANKS" ! Your support made the Silent Auction a success.

Both the sale of the two, Museum-published books ("Thru-" & "A Grip on the Mane of Life") and the membership / donation efforts also enjoyed success.
"THANK YOU" for your support ~ it is appreciated.

All together, The Museum raised over $700 in needed renovation building funds ! Our progress with the "Old Mill" renovation continues; in fact, this Wednesday, the concrete floor of the lowest level of the building is to be poured. Hopefully, we will see it open with more exhibit space in 2015 !

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "Red Wolf o'da Smoky's" Croyle, Membership Secretary
membership email:[email protected]
website:www.atmuseum.org

[runt13]

Red Wolf, we had a great time at the museum. The lady [I forgot her name] was very pleasant and helpful. The display is very nice as well as the mill.
I bought the book Thru, almost done with it already.

The lady in the camp store [also forgot her name too, she always wears shorts] had some great stories to tell.

someday I hope t pass thru, when I am hiking the trail

RUNT ''13''

[Red Wolf]

Red Wolf, we had a great time at the museum. The lady [I forgot her name] was very pleasant and helpful. The display is very nice as well as the mill.
I bought the book Thru, almost done with it already.

The lady in the camp store [also forgot her name too, she always wears shorts] had some great stories to tell.

someday I hope t pass thru, when I am hiking the trail

RUNT ''13''

RUNT "13" ~ ~ thank you for the positive feedback about your visit; it is always an encouragement
to all of us Museum volunteers. I'm glad you found The Museum of interest.
~ "Red Wolf o'da Smoky's"

[Red Wolf]

FALL FURNACE FEST~ THIS WEEKEND !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

Since The Museum's home is in Pine Grove Furnace State Park, the Park's activities are of interest
to all of our visitors. Therefore, I'm passing the following information to you:

"Please join us for the 6^th annual Fall Furnace Festival this weekend on Saturday from 11 am - 7 pm and Sunday from 12 pm - 5 pm. There will be fun for the whole family: learn about history and nature, enjoy a hay ride, grab a snack, listen to live music, make a scarecrow, visit many craft vendors, and many more activities. Don’t forget to carve a pumpkin and put it on the float by 7 pm Saturday for the Hairy Hand Pumpkin Float program!

See you this weekend!







Lea Smith l Environmental Education Specialist
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Bureau of State Parks l Pine Grove Furnace State Park
1100 Pine Grove Road, Gardners, PA 17324
Phone: 717-486-7174 l Email: [email protected] "

In addition, there is a press release of the Festival Schedule, with times
and events ~ see the attachment "For Immediate release ..."

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
membership email: [email protected]
website: www.atmuseum.org

[Red Wolf]

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

FALL FURNACE FEST~ THIS WEEKEND !

"Please join us for the 6^th annual Fall Furnace Festival this weekend on Saturday from 11 am - 7 pm
and Sunday from 12 pm - 5 pm. There will be fun for the whole family: learn about history and nature,
enjoy a hay ride, grab a snack, listen to live music, make a scarecrow, visit many craft vendors, and
many more activities. Don’t forget to carve a pumpkin and put it on the float by 7 pm Saturday for
the Hairy Hand Pumpkin Float program!

See you this weekend!

For Immediate Release
10/15/14
Gardners, PA
Fall Furnace Fest - Pine Grove Furnace State Park

The 6th Annual Fall Furnace Festival is coming to Pine Grove Furnace State Park Saturday, October 18th
and Sunday, October 19th. This event features over 70 food and craft vendors, live entertainment,
education programs, historical demonstrations, hayrides, pumpkin carving, scarecrow making, kids crafts
and campsite decorating. Saturday night's main event is the Hairy Hand Pumpkin Float Program
at Fuller Beach at 7pm. Event hours are 11am-7pm on Saturday and 12pm-5pm on Sunday. Parking,
admission and most activities are FREE.

Entertainment schedule:
Saturday, 10/18
11:00am Misty Mountain (Bluegrass)
1:00pm Rough Edges (Folk)
2:30pm Brenda Frankenstein(Classic Country)
5:00pm Acoustic Juice(Classic Rock)

Sunday, 10/19
12:00 Shelley McCarthy (Classic Rock/Country)
2:30pm Midnite Run (Acoustic Classic Rock)

A silent auction to benefit the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace State Park will also be taking place
both days. For more information on the event please contact the Pine Grove Furnace Park Office
at 717-486-7174.

If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact
the park you plan to visit. With at least three days’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or
hard of hearing are available for educational programs.

Lea Smith l Environmental Education Specialist
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Bureau of State Parks l Pine Grove Furnace State Park
1100 Pine Grove Road, Gardners, PA 17324
Phone: 717-486-7174 l Email: [email protected] "

In addition, there are two festival poster attachments with this email .
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A. T. MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION
until Nov 2 ~ OPEN NOON to 4:00pm Wednesday thru Sunday
Special Events: Times to be announced

ADMISSION is FREE. Donations accepted.
A. T. Museum's phone: 717 - 486 - 8126

Joe Harold, Museum Manager's cell: 410-903-6784
or Museum Manager's email at [email protected]

Your support is appreciated.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
515 Pennsylvania Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404-1892
(912) 231 - 8874 (after 6pm best)
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]

MUSEUM WESITE: www.atmuseum.org

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
ARTIFACT(S) DONATION: [email protected]

[Red Wolf]

74 YEAR-OLD COMPLETES AT HIKE AT GATE NEAR OUR MUSEUM !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

I want to pass along to you the following:
"GARDNERS -- Many women hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail in the same year.
But none have the vintage of Nan "Drag'n Fly" Reisinger of Camp Hill (Penn.). She finished
the hike from Georgia to Maine on Sunday at the age of 74, the oldest woman ever to do so.
She completed her hike at the gate below The Museum ! She saved the short section
in Pine Grove Furnace for the grand finish that occurred Sunday (Oct 19)."

To read the entire article which recently appeared in The Sentinel, click on

74-year-old Camp Hill woman becomes oldest female to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail

There is still a little time to visit the A. T Museum before it closes
until next spring !
A. T. MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION
OPEN NOON to 4:00pm Wednesday, Oct 22 thru Sunday to Sunday, Oct 26
AND
OPEN NOON to 4:00pm Wednesday, Oct 29 thru Sunday, November 2
~ Be aware that Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 2 !
ADMISSION is FREE. Donations accepted.
A. T. Museum's phone: 717 - 486 - 8126
Joe Harold, Museum Manager's cell: 410-903-6784
or Museum Manager's email at [email protected]

Thank you for your support. It is appreciated.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
515 Pennsylvania Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404-1892
(912) 231 - 8874 (after 6pm best)
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]

MUSEUM WEBSITE: www.atmuseum.org

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER, click on: VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER ~ OCTOBER 2014
ARTIFACT(S) DONATION: [email protected]

[Red Wolf]

74 YEAR-OLD COMPLETES AT HIKE AT GATE NEAR OUR MUSEUM !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

I want to pass along to you the following:
"GARDNERS -- Many women hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail in the same year.
But none have the vintage of Nan "Drag'n Fly" Reisinger of Camp Hill (Penn.). She finished
the hike from Georgia to Maine on Sunday at the age of 74, the oldest woman ever to do so.
She completed her hike at the gate below The Museum ! She saved the short section
in Pine Grove Furnace for the grand finish that occurred Sunday (Oct 19)."

To read the entire article which recently appeared in The Sentinel, click on

74-year-old Camp Hill woman becomes oldest female to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail

There is still a little time to visit the A. T Museum before it closes
until next spring !
A. T. MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION
OPEN NOON to 4:00pm Wednesday, Oct 22 thru Sunday to Sunday, Oct 26AND
OPEN NOON to 4:00pm Wednesday, Oct 29 thru Sunday, November 2
~ Be aware that Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 2 !
ADMISSION is FREE. Donations accepted.
A. T. Museum's phone: 717 - 486 - 8126
Joe Harold, Museum Manager's cell: 410-903-6784
or Museum Manager's email at [email protected]

Thank you for your support. It is appreciated.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
515 Pennsylvania Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404-1892
(912) 231 - 8874 (after 6pm best)
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]

MUSEUM WEBSITE: www.atmuseum.org

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER, click on: VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER ~ OCTOBER 2014
ARTIFACT(S) DONATION: [email protected]

By the way, her hiking partner, Carolyn Banjak, is a Museum volunteer !

[Red Wolf]

By the way, her hiking partner, Carolyn Banjak, is a Museum volunteer !

PS: I received the following and want to pass it along to you:
"Wandering Aesthetics and Eden Valley Enterprises extend to you
an invitation to 'Join us for some TRAIL MAGIC in November' !"
~ see the attachment "TRAIL MAGIC" .

[Red Wolf]

2014 MUSEUM SEASON ENDS AT 4PM TODAY, NOV. 2 !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends.

Another successful A. T. Museum season in the "Old Mill' building
at Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Penn., ended Sunday, November 2 !

Our new manager, Joe Harold and his crew of volunteer docents, have
given their best professional efforts so that all visitors have a quality experience.
Not only are volunteers our Museum's "FRONT DESK", but volunteers do all the
day-to-day maintenance required in a large, historic structure, and are
involved with the expansion construction taking place constantly !

Our volunteers and Joe Harold, Museum Manager, deserve the thanks of all
Appalachian Trail Museum Friends for the outstanding professional job
they have done since the Museum's opening last March. ~ "Thank you" .

As the Museum Membership Secretary, I want to thank, not only our volunteers,
but also all our contributors who have and continue to support our Museum
with their financial contributions ~ they are vital to our success. Each year I see
the amount of donations increase, and this past year has not been an exception !
In fact, the total financial contributions made to the A. T. Museum's Building Fund
this past year is the highest yet !
"Many thanks, indeed, they are well-needed for our continued expansion
into the remainder of the Old Mill ".

The BUILDING FUND CAMPAIGN (2013 - 2016) continues; total now over $118,000.
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP OR JOIN NOW for the 2015 A. T. Museum season
or consider making a donation ~ all donations are appreciated.
Every contribution counts toward the individual's listing level on a new plaque,
the "Building Fund (2013 - 2016) Campaign" plaque. It is to hang in The Museum
by June 2017, in time for the 2017 AT Hall of Fame Banquet !
ALL donations of $20 or more receive a 2014 membership in the A. T. Museum Society
which administers the federally registered non-profit Appalachian Trail Museum, Inc.
~ for a printable member / donor form, see the attachment "FORM (2013-2016)"
~ to donate electronically, click on: SUPPORT and then the "Donate" button for Pay Pal.

Sharon Shellenberger sent me a link to more articles about "Dragon Fly",
the 74-year-old lady who just finished her AT Thru-Hike !
To view more links to her different articles, click on:
OLDEST FEMALE AT THRU-HIKER ~ NAN"DRAGON FLY" REISINGER

Angelea Smith (Lea), Environmental Education Specialist for
Pine Grove Furnace State Park,sent me the information about
the State Park's 2015 programs. Since Pine Grove is the home
of our A. T. Museum's home, I forward its information to you.
~ see the attachment "PARK PROGRAMS - 2015"

I will continue through the "off-season" to pass along to you these informative
A. T. Museum updates, as I receive them.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
515 Pennsylvania Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404-1892
(912) 231 - 8874 (after 6pm best)
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
WHITEBLAZE THREAD (older),click on: A. T. MUSEUM ~ UPDATE, post # 478

MUSEUM WEBSITE: www.atmuseum.org

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER, click on: VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER ~ OCTOBER 2014
ARTIFACT(S) DONATION: [email protected]

[Red Wolf]

2014 MUSEUM SEASON ENDS AT 4PM TODAY, NOV. 2 !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends.

Another successful A. T. Museum season in the "Old Mill' building
at Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Penn., ended Sunday, November 2 !

Our new manager, Joe Harold and his crew of volunteer docents, have
given their best professional efforts so that all visitors have a quality experience.
Not only are volunteers our Museum's "FRONT DESK", but volunteers do all the
day-to-day maintenance required in a large, historic structure, and are
involved with the expansion construction taking place constantly !

Our volunteers and Joe Harold, Museum Manager, deserve the thanks of all
Appalachian Trail Museum Friends for the outstanding professional job
they have done since the Museum's opening last March. ~ "Thank you" .

As the Museum Membership Secretary, I want to thank, not only our volunteers,
but also all our contributors who have and continue to support our Museum
with their financial contributions ~ they are vital to our success. Each year I see
the amount of donations increase, and this past year has not been an exception !
In fact, the total financial contributions made to the A. T. Museum's Building Fund
this past year is the highest yet !
"Many thanks, indeed, they are well-needed for our continued expansion
into the remainder of the Old Mill ".

The BUILDING FUND CAMPAIGN (2013 - 2016) continues; total now over $118,000.
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP OR JOIN NOW for the 2015 A. T. Museum season
or consider making a donation ~ all donations are appreciated.
Every contribution counts toward the individual's listing level on a new plaque,
the "Building Fund (2013 - 2016) Campaign" plaque. It is to hang in The Museum
by June 2017, in time for the 2017 AT Hall of Fame Banquet !
ALL donations of $20 or more receive a 2014 membership in the A. T. Museum Society
which administers the federally registered non-profit Appalachian Trail Museum, Inc.
~ for a printable member / donor form, see the attachment "FORM (2013-2016)"
~ to donate electronically, click on: SUPPORT and then the "Donate" button for Pay Pal.

Sharon Shellenberger sent me a link to more articles about "Dragon Fly",
the 74-year-old lady who just finished her AT Thru-Hike !
To view more links to her different articles, click on:
OLDEST FEMALE AT THRU-HIKER ~ NAN"DRAGON FLY" REISINGER

Angelea Smith (Lea), Environmental Education Specialist for
Pine Grove Furnace State Park,sent me the information about
the State Park's 2015 programs. Since Pine Grove is the home
of our A. T. Museum's home, I forward its information to you.
~ see the attachment "PARK PROGRAMS - 2015"

I will continue through the "off-season" to pass along to you these informative
A. T. Museum updates, as I receive them.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
515 Pennsylvania Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404-1892
(912) 231 - 8874 (after 6pm best)
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
WHITEBLAZE THREAD (older),click on: A. T. MUSEUM ~ UPDATE, post # 478

MUSEUM WEBSITE: www.atmuseum.org

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER, click on: VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER ~ OCTOBER 2014
ARTIFACT(S) DONATION: [email protected]

COMING SOON (around Thanksgiving aprox.):

Appalachian Trail Museum President's 2014 Progress Report

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S"
membership email: [email protected]

[Red Wolf]

PRESIDENT'S 2014 A. T. MUSEUM PROGRESS REPORT

​Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

Thank you for your support this past season for
our Appalachian Trail Museum. Our Museum has,
once again, been an ever-increasing success !
Your efforts are appreciated .

Sunday evening, November 16, I attended our
Volunteer Recognition Dinner (held at Ironmaster's
Mansion, near The Museum). What a treat it was to
see the hard-working volunteers who participate in
The Museum's daily operation throughout the past
2014 museum season ! These are our docents, our
volunteer construction workers, our maintenance
workers, and all who do all the necessary tasks.
Our new Manager, Joe Harold, has made important
changes that have doubled returns to the Museum.
These changes include the ability to accept credit cards,
sign-up volunteers electronically, and beginning the
Volunteer Newsletter ! He was the Master of Ceremonies
for the after-dinner Award Presentations to our volunteers.
~ more about this dinner will be in the next email I send ~

Our "Building Fund Campaign" has passed the $120,000
level, but still has a way to go before we have all the needed
funds for completion of the "Old Mill" renovations.
The lowest level now has a concrete floor and appears ready
to receive exhibits ! The outside ramp work to the upper floors
continues to progress and has begun to take solid shape !
Much construction work there remains to be done.

The volunteer work efforts, the volunteer artifact donations,
and the volunteer financial contributions have brought our
A. T. Museum to the completion of its fifth year of operation.
It continues to expand into the entire "Old Mill" building as
the renovations allow. Your support is seen in all this success.
Thank you, Museum Friends. Your support is appreciated.

In the attachments, please review the President's
2014 A. T. Museum Progress Report (1st. attachment)
and the printable member / donor form (2nd. attachment).

BEST WISHES & HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert Charles Croyle, Membership Secretary A. T. Museum Society
aka "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S"
membership email: [email protected]

PS:
NOTE: please add [email protected] to your "CONTACTS"
so that your server does not block our informative Museum updates
to you. ~ RW

[WingedMonkey]

Our "Building Fund Campaign" has passed the $120,000
level, but still has a way to go before we have all the needed
funds for completion of the "Old Mill" renovations.

I've been meaning to ask...who own the building?

[Red Wolf]

I've been meaning to ask...who owns the building?

The building is the "Old Mill" of the Pine Grove Furnace Ironworks, which for some years has been
owned by Pennsylvania's State Park System and operated as Pine Grove Furnace State Park. ~ RW

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PRESIDENT'S 2014 A. T. MUSEUM PROGRESS REPORT !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
Thank you for your support this past season for
our Appalachian Trail Museum. Our Museum has,
once again, been an ever-increasing success !
Your efforts are appreciated .

Sunday evening, November 16, I attended our
Volunteer Recognition Dinner (held at Ironmaster's
Mansion, near The Museum). What a treat it was to
see the hard-working volunteers who participate in
The Museum's daily operation throughout the past
2014 museum season ! These are our docents, our
volunteer construction workers, our maintenance
workers, and all who do all the necessary tasks.
Our new Manager, Joe Harold, has made important
changes that have doubled returns to the Museum.
These changes include the ability to accept credit cards,
sign-up volunteers electronically, and beginning the
Volunteer Newsletter ! He was the Master of Ceremonies
for the after-dinner Award Presentations to our volunteers.
~ more about this dinner will be in the next email I send ~

Our "Building Fund Campaign" has passed the $120,000
level, but still has a way to go before we have all the needed
funds for completion of the "Old Mill" renovations.
The lowest level now has a concrete floor and appears ready
to receive exhibits ! The outside ramp work to the upper floors
continues to progress and has begun to take solid shape !
Much construction work there remains to be done.

The volunteer work efforts, the volunteer artifact donations,
and the volunteer financial contributions have brought our
A. T. Museum to the completion of its fifth year of operation.
It continues to expand into the entire "Old Mill" building as
the renovations allow. Your support is seen in all this success.
Thank you, Museum Friends. Your support is appreciated.

In the attachments, please review the President's
2014 A. T. Museum Progress Report (1st. attachment)
and the printable member / donor form (2nd. attachment).

BEST WISHES & HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert Charles Croyle, Membership Secretary A. T. Museum Society
aka "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S"
membership email: [email protected]

PS:
NOTE: please add [email protected] to your "CONTACTS"
so that your server does not block our informative Museum updates
to you. ~ RW

[Red Wolf]

VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER ~ AT NOVEL "THRU-", A RECENT REVIEW ~ 2014 CAMPAIGN

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The Museum closed for the winter November 2, but Museum-related activities
and news still occur! I even managed to get back up to Pennsylvania from my
Savannah, Georgia home for the Museum's Volunteer Recognition Dinner back
in the middle of November ~ and glad that I did. It was a crowd of over 50
serious Museum supporters all in one place at one time, which made for a
most enjoyable evening. More about it and even some photos will be found in
the Volunteer Newsletter link: VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER, Vol. 2, Issue 1
Additionally, this issue of the Newsletter is packed full of recent news about
the renovations of the basement (more excellent photos); a year-end message
from Joe Harold, Appalachian Trail Museum Manager; a Fall Furnace Fest report;
an article & photos about the two ladies "Drag'n Fly" & "Freckles" and their thru-hike;
a report about the recent $18 K grant from the Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau;
highlights and milestones of the 2014 Museum season; and the news that we
open for the 2015 season on Saturday, March 28, 2015 !

Richard Judy, author of the A. T. Museum published novel "Thru- An Appalachian Trail Love Story",
recently gave an interview to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In this excellent interview, it
is noted that "until Judy came along, almost no one had successfully set a fictional story against
the backdrop of the trail" ! Read for yourself by clicking on:
"THRU-". RECENT REVIEW IN ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
It should be noted that ALL PROCEEDS from sales of this book go to The Museum,
per Judy's generous ongoing grant !

Our "Building Fund Campaign" has passed the $120,000
level, but still has a way to go before we have all the needed
funds to expand into the entire "Old Mill" building as
the renovations allow. Your financial support is required, not only for
this renovation work, but also for the daily 2015 A. T. Museum operations.
Your support is appreciated.

In the attachments, please review the President's
2014 A. T. Museum Progress Report (1st. attachment)
and the printable member / donor form (2nd. attachment).

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
membership email: [email protected]
NOTE: please add [email protected] to your "CONTACTS" so that
your server does not block delivery of our important Museum updates.

website: www.atmuseum.org

volunteer email: [email protected]

artifact(s) donation: [email protected]

[Red Wolf]

BEST WISHES FOR THE HOLIDAYS !
~ DEC VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER ~ "GATHERING AFTERGLOW"

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

BEST WISHES for the HOLIDAYS !

The Museum is closed for the winter. The sensitive items from the exhibits
have been removed; the water turned off. The Museum reopens March 28, 2015
for its sixth season !

On December 10, the artifacts stored on the second floor were moved to our new
storage facility. MANY THANKS go to Ed, Carol, Jack, Jim, Margy, Michele and Ron
(Museum Manager Joe's moving crew). That move is the feature of the Dec. issue
of the Volunteer Newsletter ! Additionally, the issue has a photo of the Museum from
an "uncommon angle", which shows the other side of the building with the ramps
to upper floors (still under construction). To review the Dec Volunteer Newsletter,
click on: MUSEUM'S VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER, Vol. 2, Issue 2

To review a short (one page) "Gathering Afterglow" report, click on:
"GATHERING AFTERGLOW"~ an ALDHA short review

Our "Building Fund Campaign" has passed the $124,000
level, but still has a way to go before we have all the needed
funds to expand into the entire "Old Mill" building as
the renovations allow. Your financial support is required, not only for
this renovation work, but also for the daily 2015 A. T. Museum operations.

In the attachments, please review the President's
2014 A. T. Museum Progress Report (1st. attachment)
and the printable member / donor form (2nd. attachment).

Your support is appreciated.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
membership email: [email protected]
NOTE: please add [email protected] to your "CONTACTS"
so your server does not block delivery of future Museum updates.

website: www.atmuseum.org

volunteer email: [email protected]

artifact(s) donation: [email protected]

[Red Wolf]

Here's a little something for the holiday season that I think is appropriate
for all of us hikers, since we are "out-there" in the forests and woods much of
the time. In other words, we walk under the trees and stay in the wooden shelters.
We know the wide variety of wood craft styles we see in shelters; thy run a wide range
of construction types from the grand ones like the "Fontana Hilton" (a double -wide,
with a central floor between the two sides) and the "Taj-Mahal" type like the
one in the Mt. Roger's Recreation Area - the "Partnership Shelter", a grand, 2-story,
log cabin with a hot-water shower ! And then, we have slept on the "wash-board floor"
of the rude Hurd Shelter (the last one northbound before Abol Bridge. Many types in between
these. Therefore, I think the following short film clip might be of interest and also fit
this splendid, celebratory season of holidays. Click on the following, then click on the
"skip advertisement" to go direct to the film: BAVARIAN WOOD CRAFTSMAN AT WORK !

I remain amazed by his steady control for the length of time involved every time I watch it!

Thank you, A. T. Museum Friends for your support ~ It is appreciated.

MERRY CHRISTMAS ! ~ HAPPY HANUKKAH !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary

[Red Wolf]

2015 AT HALL OF FAME CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

HAPPY NEW YEAR !

On January 1st., Jim Foster, Chair of the AT Hall of Fame,
sent out a press release with a link to make your nomination
for the 2015 AT Hall of Fame ! Everyone is invited, even urged,
to make ONE nomination to the 2015 AT Hall of Fame (the survey
allows only one nomination per individual). To review this recent
press release, go to the first attachment.

The other two attachments contain the Museum President's
2014 Progress Report and a printable contribution form for your
convenient use. If you have already made your contribution,
MANY THANKS for your support ~ it is appreciated.
To contribute electronically, click on: SUPPORT
and then click on the "Donate" button to go to the Museum's
Pay Pal page. Make your plans now to attend the fifth annual
Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet, Friday June 5, 2015 !
~ ~ MORE DETAILS COMING SOON ~ ~

HAPPY TRAILS ! & BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY, PROSPEROUS 2015 !

Robert"RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
membership email: [email protected]
Museum website: www.atmuseum.org
Volunteer email: [email protected]
Artifact(s) donation email: [email protected]

[Red Wolf]

2 IMPORTANT DATES / RECENT ARTICLE / "BODACIOUS" & FRANCES WED !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

It's hard to believe that half of January has already passed as we progress
into 2015 ! Please mark as "IMPORTANT" these two dates on your calendar;
1.) Saturday, February 28 ~ DEADLINE for you to make your nomination
to the 2015 AT Hall of Fame ( to do so now, see the Nominations attachment).
2.) Saturday, March 28 ~ A. T. Museum opens for the 2015 season !

I want to share with you the following article, since the A.T.C. office
in Boiling Springs is a close neighbor to our A. T. Museum:
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Recent "local news" article from
the A. T. C. ~ Mid-Atlantic Region Newsletter (Boiling Springs, PA office):
Holiday Project Adds A Little Warmth to the Winter Chill


In December, the A.T. Community™ of Boiling Springs and
Girl Scout Cadette Troop #11319 partnered to add a little warmth
to the wintry weather by organizing a craft session for the
annual tree lighting at Children's Lake. Families had the opportunity
to learn more about the Appalachian Trail and ATC while creating
nature-themed ornaments using twigs and pine cones.
Larger pine cones were also available to be made into backyard bird feeders
using a combination of peanut butter, suet and bird seed. Families also
took home a Backyard Birds Journal to help track the feathered friends
who came to visit the new feeders. It was a great opportunity
to engage families who were not familiar with the A.T. and provide
a great first experience, as well as helping to establish a foundation that brings them back to ATC
for more opportunities to get outdoors together!

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Recent news:
"On January 1, 2015, at 3 p.m.
at The Compleat Naturalist
in Asheville, North Carolina,
John Philip Baeudet and Frances Ruthe Figart
were joined in matrimony."
~ a photo taken of them at the museum banquet by Dan Innamorato
is in the photo attachment below.

Yes, that's right, our AT Hall of Fame "walking-stick" man
and the lovely lady he had with him last June at the banquet
are married ! With their permission (and their help in a much
needed proofing job), I want to share their websites with you.
John"Bodacious" has supplied each of our Hall of Fame inductees
with a treasured walking stick. I hope you find their websites
(with lots of photos)and lifestyles pleasurable, informative, and'
positive. Click on either one of the two "Red Wolf post" attachments,
(WORD or PDF, whichever you may prefer).

Our "Building Fund Campaign" has passed the $132,000
level, but still has a way to go before we have all the needed
funds to expand into the entire "Old Mill" building as the renovations allow.
Your financial support is required, not only for this renovation work,
but also for the daily 2015 A. T. Museum operation. For a convenient,
printable contribution-membership form, see the "FORM" attachment.
To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT, then the "Donate" button.

Your support is appreciated.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected] to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER: A. T. MUSEUM VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER Vol. 2, Issue 3

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL: [email protected]

PS: Frances provides us this
link to The Laurel of Asheville http://www.thelaurelofasheville.com
~ RW

[Red Wolf]

DEADLINE - 2015 AT HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS SOON ! &
~ ~ ~ WINTER 2015 ALDHA NEWSLETTER LINK !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

January has passed and the DEADLINE to enter your nomination for this year's
inductees to the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame will be here VERY SOON :
Saturday, February 28 ~ DEADLINE for you to make your nomination
to the 2015 AT Hall of Fame ( to do so now, see the Nominations attachment).

The Appalachian Long Distance Hiker's Association just posted its
2015 Winter NEWSLETTER ! Two articles which relate to the A. T. Museum are found
on page 17 of it. To view the ALDHA NEWSLETTER, click on:
WINTER 2015 ALDHA NEWSLETTER

Another important date to mark on your calendar:
Saturday, March 28 ~ A. T. Museum opens for the 2015 season !

Our "Building Fund Campaign" still has a way to go before it obtains all
needed funds to complete the expansion into the entire "Old Mill" building.
Your financial support is required, not only for this renovation work,
but also for the daily 2015 A. T. Museum operation. For a convenient,
printable contribution-membership form, see the "FORM" attachment.
To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT, then the "Donate" button.

If you have already contributed, you have received an acknowledgement note,
but again, MANY THANKS for your contribution. Your support is appreciated.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary

MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected] to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]

VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER: A. T. MUSEUM VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER Vol. 2, Issue 3

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL: [email protected]