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From the President—Fall 2008

SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS 

Mountain High Hikers is a vibrant club with now over 180 members.  We have instituted new programs over the past year and worked hard on updating others.  Trail maintenance is at an all time high, not only in attendance, but also in productive hours worked.  Did you know that MHH now has over 1400 hours this year?  The club also has achieved recognition for its trail maintenance efforts.  We have had two out of town trips, one to Virginia, the other upcoming next week (Oct. 14th) to the Mt. Mitchell area.  Others have organized special hikes for our members. We have had hikes each Tuesday throughout the entire year. 

We all like to hear of our accomplishments, but these would not have happened but for a few hard workers.  Many of you are aware that some of our board and committee members have been on the board for several years.  None of the committees have backup.  We have stressed that MHH needs to get our committees deeper than one person in order to transition easily from year to year. 

 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? 

Well, in fact, it means that we have a huge hole to fill for next year.  Rather than holding a special Board meeting to select a committee chairperson for the nomination committee, the Board has decided to function as a nominating committee and is requested to assist in filling their respective positions.   

The elected positions available for next year (2009) are: 

Vice President

Secretary/Historian

Treasurer

Individuals for these positions must be found before our November 10th Board Meeting.

Committee positions also needing filled are: 

Membership

Hike Planning

Website

Hospitality

Conservation

 As you will note, this is a VERY LARGE and significant number of spots to be filled.  All officers and committee members have done a tremendous job.  I, as one person, cannot begin to fill all these vacancies. Three members of the Board (President, Trail Maintainer, and Publicity chair persons) have agreed to consider staying on provided the above positions are filled.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU? 

I sincerely hope that each of you will review the needed positions and respond with a YES I WILL SERVE attitude.  We do not want anyone to have to work too hard, helpers are needed in all areas.  The Board only meets 4 times a year, usually at Young Harris Library. Membership meetings are only held 4 times a year.   

WHAT WOULD YOUR SERVING MEAN TO OUR CLUB?

Your serving would help keep our club and activities going in the style to which we are accustomed.  We have a great Club and it has meant a great deal to each of us.  Let’s pull together to help continue our fine reputation and standing in the North Carolina andnNorth Georgia mountain areas. This can be accomplished ONLY WITH YOUR HELP!

If, after reviewing the above, you would like to discuss where you might serve, please contact me either by phone (828) 389-8240 or by email at MHHPRESIDENT@AOL.COM.

Sincerely,

Bob