A.T. Museum ~ Update

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YEAREND PROGRESS REPORT~ December 2011 ~ A. T. Museum President's Letter

Dear Friend of the Appalachian Trail Museum,

Once again another year of operation for our Appalachian Trail Museum comes to an end.
Our second season of operation was another one of success and growth! Plans for the upcoming
2012 season are being made already. In addition, we are ready to move forward with our next
phases of construction!

In the two attachments you will find the yearend A. T. Museum Progress Report from
Larry Luxenberg, A. T. Museum President, as well as the current membership/donor form.
We continue to count on your generous help to further our A. T. Museum's growth.
~ please see the attachments (both are in printable PTF formats).

Many thanks for your support.

MERRY CHRISTMAS ! ~ HAPPY HOLLIDAYS !

Robert "Red Wolf o'da Smoky's" Croyle
Appalachian Trail Museum Membership Secretary
email at: [email protected]
515 Pennsylvania Avenue, # 1403 / Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 231 - 8874
our website is at: www.atmuseum.org

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A little Christmas film-clip gift for your review !

Here is a film-clip which I think is appropriate for the Christmas season and for its' value as a slice of
the southern mountain cultural experience ~ that area through which much of our Appalachian Trail has
its' course. I hope that you will find it as enjoyable and fitting to the Christmas season as I have. Thanks
goes to Lucy Seeds, one of Grandma Gatewoods daughters for sending this clip to me to pass along.

The first attachment is a very short synopsis of who Tennessee "Ernie" Ford was.
The second attachment is the film-clip. NOTE : watch the little boy on his right,besides Tennessee Ernie's
reactions to the child's actions ! ~ very laughable and heart-warming .

MERRY CHRISTMAS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
Appalachian Trail Museum, Membership Secretary
[email protected] ~ email
www.atmuseum.org ~ website

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A. T. Museum VOLUNTEER of the YEAR RECOGNIZED !

Today, the news release in the attachment was just sent out ~ FYI ( see first attachment )

Since the deadline for a listing on the permanent Building Donor Fund plaque has been extended
to January 31, 2012, everyone still has time to get their donation in. Of course, repeated donations
receive full recognition and will count toward one's listing on the [plaque; besides, your generousity
is, as always, heavily relied upon for our Appalachian Trail Museum's day-to-day operatioons and for
continued growth and expension. ( please see the other two attachments ~ the form is printable ).

HAPPY HOLIDAY !

Robert "Rede Wolf o'da Smoky's" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
[email protected] ~ email
www.atmuseum.org ~ website

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National Geographic Magazine ~ trail article ~circa 1949

One of the major magazine articles featuring the Appalachian Trail following Earl Shaffer's completion of his historic thru-hike in 1948. The article features narrative with black and white photos, and also 15 color images.

www.atmuseum.org/feature articles pdf/1949 Natioanl Geographic.pdf

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Nominations for 2012 Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Accepted NOW through February 29. Follow THIS LINK for complete details.

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Nominations for 2012 Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Accepted NOW through February 29. Follow THIS LINK for complete details.

FOLLOW http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KGCPCBW. ~ EASY LINK TO SURVEY, FYI

DEADLINE REMINDER: January 31 will be the last chance for you to be listed on the permanent Building Fund plaque which will be displayed in our Appalachian Trail Museum. See the attached, printable membership / donor form for your convenient use ! We depend on you for our A. T. Museum's continued growth.

HAPPY TRAILS ! & BEST WISHES FOR 2012 !
Robert Croyle "RW", Memebsrhip Secretary
[email protected]
www.atmuseum.org

[Red Wolf]

2 DEADLINES SOON !

Friends of the Appalachian Trail Museum,

This is a reminder of two important DEADLINES for the Appalachian Trail Museum. If you have already taken action,please ignore this email and accept our gratitude for your attention and generous support.

Building Donor Fund Plaque:
The Building Donor Fund plaque will be displayed this spring when the Appalachian Trail Museum opens for the third season! As we embark on our third season, and begin the next phases of our renovation of the "Old Mill" building, we will only be successful with your support for day-to-day operations and for the next phases of new construction. Our Building Donor Fund campaign has been extended ~ in order to be listed on the permanent plaque which will hang in the Museum, you must send us your donation before the end of this month ~ JAN. 31, 2012 .~ see the first attachment for a printable donation form. All donations of $20 or more will receive a one-year membership in the Appalachian Trail Museum along with a 2012 membership card. Of course, you may choose just to join or to renew your membership with this same membership / donation form.

Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame:
The Hall of Fame held a successful ("sold-out") banquet last June and announced the first six inductees. The process began with a survey of the current hiker community. Once again this survey process is fully underway (began January 2). To participate in helping us choose this year's inductees to the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame, you must complete the survey by the end of next month ~ FEB. 29, 2012 .~ see the second attachment for more info and the survey.

Many thanks for your help, your support, and your involvement in our Appalachian Trail Museum.

Happy Trails !

Robert "Red Wolf o'da Smoky's" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
[email protected]
515 Pennsylvania Ave., # 1403 / Savannah, GA 31404

About the Appalachian Trail Museum Society:
The Appalachian Trail Museum Society, a 501-C-3 not-for-profit organization formed in 2002, organizes programs, exhibits, volunteers and fundraising nationwide for the Appalachian Trail Museum. The museum opened on June 5, 2010, as a tribute to the thousands of men, women and families who have hiked and maintained the 2,181 mile long hiking trail that passes through 14 states from Maine to Georgia. Located in the Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, Pennsylvania, the museum is conveniently near Carlisle, Gettysburg and Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Website is www.atmuseum.org

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Museum annouces Board of Directors ~ Plaque DEADLINE midnight tomorrow night !

The Appalachian Trail Museum just annouced the A.T. Museum Board of Directors for the 2012 season!
F.Y.I.~ see second attachment for complete press release

DEADLINE for donation to be listed on the Building Fund Donors plaque, which will hang permanently in the
Appalachian Trail Museum, is that it be postmarked by MIDNIGHT tomorrow night, January 31, 2012 !
PRINTABLE DONATION FORM ~ please see the first attachment below.

HAPPY TRAILS !
Robert"Red Wolf o'da Smoky's" Croyle
A. T. Museum, Membership Secretary
[email protected]
website: www.atmuseum.org

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A. T. Hall of Fame DEADLINE ~ FEB. 29 ! ! !

The Applachian Trail Museum's Hall of Fame 2012 nominations must be
made before the end of this month ~ FEB. 29 ! Everyone is allowed to
make one nomination at the survey link by that site. Click on the link
below for the official news release and then click on the survey link in it.
That will take you to the green colored survey page.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert Croyle
A. T. Museum, Membership Secretary
[email protected]
website: www.atmuseum.org

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The Appalachian Trail Museum's Manager, Howard Davis, recently sent out a lettter to all requesting program ideas, program presenters, volunteers
of all kinds (especially docent volunteers to man the Museum's front desk ~ if we are able to get enough of them, then the A. T. Museum could
open earlier when the NOBO's are heading through). See the following revised letter:

FROM: Howard Davis, Manager

Greetings:

The 2012 museum hours are noon to 4:00PM on weekends from Saturday,
March 31 to Memorial Day; daily from noon to 4:00PM Memorial Day thru
Labor Day, and noon to 4:00PM weekends from Labor Day to Sunday,
November 4. Extended hours will be scheduled to accommodate group
tours and special events at the Park . . . of which there are many.

Most of the 2011 docent-greeters have indicated they will be returning
for this year, and that’s certainly great news. It would be well,
however, to expand the hours the museum is open, particularly in June
when the mainstream of NOBO’s pass through the area. That goal cannot
be achieved without an expanded base of dedicated docent/greeters. As
a result I am enlisting your support to recruit new docent/greeters.
Please, potential recruits contact me at: [email protected]
or call me at 717/486-8126.

Spring cleaning to prepare for the March 31st opening is scheduled for
Saturday, March 24, 2012 and we can use all the help that we can
muster. Later there will be full details in March, but circle the date now.

There are numerous events and programs scheduled for the 2012 season
including the Sunday afternoon public educational programs. ATM
Program Committee Chair, Gwen Loose is calling all A.T. Museum
volunteers to help prepare our educational program schedule for 2012:
The program committee needs your help! In 2011, we offered 16 programs
that drew an attendance of 430 and covered topics from Eastern
Rattlesnakes to Appalachian folk music. This year we will offer free,
public programs each Sunday at 2 PM from Memorial Day weekend through
Labor Day weekend – a total of 15. We may also extend the program
calendar earlier into the spring or later into the fall.

If you share our commitment to educate the public about the A.T.---
its history, its flora & fauna, its hikers, its special places,
etc.--- contact committee chair Gwen Loose at [email protected]
or (717) 891-9967 or museum manager Howard Davis at:
[email protected] or phone: 717/486-8126 .
We’d love to talk to you!

Thank you.

Also, we continue to seek your financial support ~either as an Appalachian Trail Museum member ($20 per year) or a donation of your choice.
Please see the attachment for a printable membership/donation form.

Robert Croyle, Membership Secretary
[email protected]

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A. T. MUSEUM GETS NEW MANAGER ! ~ 2/14 news release
The Appalachian Trail Museum has a new manager for onsite operations. See the
attached news release (the thumbnail) which just went out yesterday. The other
attachent (in line) is a printable membership/donor form.
Best,
Robert Croyle, Membership Secretary

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Sounds like he is a good fit for the job.

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A. T. Hall of Fame DEADLINE ~10-DAY COUNTDOWN ~Feb. 29 !

Nominees for the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame will be accepted through Wednesday, February 29, 2012,
to recognize those who have made a significant contribution toward establishing and maintaining the
2,181 mile footpath that passes through 14 states from Maine to Georgia.

"Last year was the inaugural year for the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame, and it became
an instant hit with those who hike and appreciate the magnificent resource that we have
in the Appalachian Trail," said Larry Luxenberg, president of the Appalachian Trail Museum Society
– the organization that oversees the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame. "The induction of the first class
– Myron Avery, Gene Espy, Ed Garvey, Benton MacKaye, Arthur Perkins and Earl Shaffer – set the
bar high for future inductees, but that is the character of those who will be inducted. All of last year’s
inductees were pioneers in envisioning, planning, building and or thru-hiking the trail. The Hall of Fame
recognizes those people who have unselfishly devoted their time, energy and resources toward
making the Appalachian Trail a national treasure."

Nomination criteria and the nominating and selection processes for the 2012 Hall of Fame are:

Criteria - Those eligible for inclusion include anyone who has made an exceptional and positive
contribution to the Appalachian Trail or Appalachian Trail community. This could be by leadership,
inspiration, service, achievement or innovation. This includes, without limitation, pioneers who conceived
of and developed the trail; those who organized or directed major trail organizations like the Appalachian
Trail Conservancy and Appalachian Trail clubs; maintaining clubs; longtime trail maintainers; leaders
who promoted and protected the A.T.; hikers who have made significant accomplishments, and other
persons who have enriched the culture or community of the Appalachian Trail by their association with it.
Eligible persons can be living or deceased. The emphasis will be on persons who have made their
contribution to the A.T. over a long period, whether or not they are still active. Six individuals were elected
in the first year. The sizes of the succeeding classes will be gradually reduced to create the maximum
degree of honor and exclusivity. The first few classes will be comprised primarily of important historical
figures (living or deceased) rather than contemporary figures. Eligibility and selection will be determined
without regard to race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Nominations – Nominations will be solicited from throughout the hiking and trails community, by using
this online site http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KGCPCBW. A nominator need not be a member of
any hiking organization to submit a nomination. A nominator may only make one nomination per election
cycle. Nominators will be asked to justify their nomination in a brief statement not exceeding 200 words
that describes the nominee and why he or she fits the criteria.

Announcement and recognition of inductees – Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame inductees will be
announced on Friday, June 8, 2012, at the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet at the Allenberry Resort
in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. The inductees will be enshrined on an Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame
Wall of Honor to be located in the Appalachian Trail Museum.

Come to the second annual Appalchian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet !
Friday, June 8, 2012, Allenberry Resort, Boiling Springs, PA
Banquet details to be annouced soon.

HAPPY TRAILS !
Robert Croyle "RW"
Appalachian Trail Museum, Membership Secretary
[email protected]
website: www.atmuseum.org

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Katahdin Art Project Benefits the A. T. Museum


Larry Luxenberg, Appalachian Trail Museum President, recently sent me
the following email ( F. Y. I. and links):

"RW, Can you put this on White Blaze some time?
Part of the proceeds benefit the Museum.
http://katahdinartproject.com/
Best, Larry"

I hope you find this project of interest and that our A. T. Museum benefits.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert Croyle, Membership Secretary

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MUSEUM SPRING CLEANING ~ CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

The new Appalachian Trail Museum Manager, Howard Davis, just recently sent
the following letter to all our A. T. Museum friends:

Friends of the Appalachian Trail Museum, Greetings!

Saturday, March 24, 2012 is the date for the spring clean-up at the
Appalachian Trail Museum. Activities will start at 9:00AM and we
should be done by 12:00 noon or 1:00PM. If you cannot make it for the
entire morning, we appreciate whatever time you can spare so we can
have the museum in ship-shape for the opening the following Saturday,
March 31.

Clean-up tasks include general house cleaning, washing windows,
setting up the merchandise area, and miscellaneous handy-person jobs.
In addition we will do some sprucing up outside the museum building
including raking leaves and general clean-up, weather permitting.

There will be plenty of cleaning supplies on hand and we have some
tools at the museum, but you may want to bring carpentry tools as well
as rakes, etc. for the outside tasks. There will be rubber/latex
gloves available but you may want to bring your work gloves.

Please contact me at your convenience if you have any questions or
need additional information.

We look forward to seeing you on the 24th.

Thank you,

Howard Davis, Appalachian Trail Manager
CONTACT INFO: phone ~ (717) 486 – 8126
email ~ [email protected]

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2012 MUSEUM SEASON TO OPEN ~ SAT. MAR. 31
& NEW MUSEUM BROCHURE/APPLICATION

The 2012 Appalachian Trail Museum season opens next Saturday !
Go to the attachment for the details ~ FYI

Also, check out our new brochure/application (see printable attachment).
Join us in the work of preserving our A. T. history ~join as a 2012 member.
All donations of $ 20 or more receive a one-year A.T. Museum membership &
membership card. NOTE: "We do not sell or share any personal information".
The A. T. Museum is independent and not afilliated with any other organization.

HAPPY TRAILS !
Robert Croyle "RW"
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
email: [email protected]
volunteer contact: [email protected]
website: www.atmuseum.org
2012-03-07 Appalachian Trail Museum to Open for Third Season on March 31[1].pdfatcardrev.pdf

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HALL of FAME ~ COMPLETE INFO

In the attached, recent news release is complete info
about the upcoming Hall oif Fame banquet ~F.Y.I.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "Red Wolf o'da Smoky's" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
membership email: [email protected]
volunteer email: [email protected]
A. T. Museum website: www.atmuseum.org

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In the attachment find the new (just released !) A. T. Hall of Fame 2012 Poster !

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RW"

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Appalachian Trail Museum~HOURS of OPERATION~2012 SUNDAY PROGRAMS

The Appalachian Trail Museum opened for the 2012 season March 31st., and has
the operating hours hours of noon to 4 P.M. weekends only until Memorial Day.
From Memorial Day until Labor Day, it will be open daily from noon to 4 P.M.

SUNDAY PROGRAMS : I want to pass along to you the recent news release of
Sunday Program information from Joe Patterson, A. T. Museum Media Contact.
Each Sunday, from May through the first Sunday in September and at 2 P.M., these
programs will include something for the experienced to the novice hiker and for
youngsters to grandparents (see the attached files at bottom).


The first program, May 6 at 2 P.M., will focus on the Appalachian Trail experience
through Georgia.

Program topics may be submitted to [email protected] for consideration.

Volunteer program leaders or Appalachian Trail Museum volunteers should contact
[email protected] or call (717) 486 - 4083.

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE : You are still able to get tickets to the upcoming
Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet. Purchase info (online or mail) can be found
in the first attached thumbnail below. FYI ~ it includes details of the 6 P.M. RECEPTION,
the 7 P.M. BANQUET, and the next day's MEET THE 2012 HONOREES !

Join us in the work of our mission with your Appalachian Trail Museum membership (or
your membership renewal) now. This second attached thumbnail is a convenient, printable
member/donor application. If you prefer to do so online go to www.atmuseum.org .
The A. T. Museum is an independent non-profit, not affiliated with any other organizations.
Admission is free. Donations appreciated.
NOTE : The A. T. Museum will NOT sell or share ANY of your personal information.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "Red Wolf o'da Smoky's" Croyle
Appalachian Trail Museum Membership Secretary
515 Pennsylvania Avenue, # 1403 / Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 231 - 8874
membership email: [email protected]
volunteer email: [email protected]
website: www.atmuseum.org

[Red Wolf]

CARVED WALKING STICKS DONATED FOR A. T. HALL OF FAME BANQUET

I thought I'd pass the attached article that was recently printed in the news media ~FYI

At last year's banquet and again at this year's, carved wooden walking sticks are given to
the inductees. John "Bodacious" Beaudet of Flag Pond, TN hunts out the wood in the areas
forests (sourwood, prefered) to carve into substancial, workable, and excellently ornate
walking sticks and then donates them to our Appalachian Trail Museum for their use as a
physical award presented to the year's inductees ! The first thumbnail (the Hall of Fame
poster) has Eugene Espy, the 2nd. thru-hiker, holding his "Bodacious"-made stick. The 3nd.
attachment is the recent article about this hiker, woodsman, and craftsman, "Bodacious".

I remember after the ALDHA Gathering in 2010, John and I traveled around the mts. over east
from Erwin, TN. in his pickup, scouring the back-woods roads around Unaka Mt. and Beauty
Spot for "just the right" sourwoods to supply some good walking sticks. It was one of those
pleasant , sunny, cool autumn days.

Enjoy the article. NOTE: The 2rd. thumbnail is a printable member/donor form which
I hope you'll put to use and help us preserve our A. T. history.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "Red Wolf o'da Smoky's" Croyle
membership contact: [email protected]
www.atmuseum.org
volunteers contact: [email protected]