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HAPPY HALLOWEEN !
APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM UPDATES, October 29, 2018 ~ by Robert “RED WOLF o’da SMOKY’S” Croyle, Membership Secretary, Editor, Board Member
The A. T. Museum IS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER ~ but we try to accommodate groups
when possible – contact Nate Shank, Museum Manager at [email protected]
2019 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE !
~ NOV 4 at 4 PM: Volunteer Recognition Dinner
~ COME TO THIS YEAR’S Volunteer Recognition Dinner ! ~
Yes, on November 4th. at 4 PM you can meet and talk with our vounteers, as we give them
the recognition they deserve for keeping our A. T. Museum open this past year. All manner of
awards, as well as good food and camaraderie available. This is a perfect chance to talk with present
A. T. Museum volunteers and get an idea of the “ins and outs” involved with the volunteer position.
Interested in attending and possibly volunteering next year, CONTACT our A. T. Museum Manager,
Nate Shank, at , [email protected]> and tell him you would like to attend this dinner.
Here is a synopsis report of the 2015 Volunteer Recognition Dinner:
November 16th marked the Fifth Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner, held at the Ironmasters Mansion in the Park.
Close to forty guests came together to celebrate the season and join us in recognizing all of the volunteers that make the Museum possible.
There was plenty of food and even some drink and lots of good stories passed around. The good feelings I feel as we
acknowledge the accomplishments of the museum and the people who give their time is amazing. I thank all who did what they could during the season to make this one of the most successful years of the Museum's existence.
The day had started out with some warm cider and cookies over at the museum in the new basement space. Ron and
Carol set up some chairs and heaters and were showing some pictures of the work of the summer.
A nice social hour started at four with light snacks and drinks. I passed out a little quiz for all to play with where we
could also gather some ideas for retail items and what to do with the new exhibits that will be going into the
Children's Area of the basement.
Next a LOT of food was put out buffet style for all to enjoy. We had to put the desserts in the kitchen as there was
not enough table space out in the dining area. I'm pretty sure everyone had their fill and I know I was pretty stuffed
when I was done.
After dinner we started the recognition phase of the night. I started out with the facts and milestones of the year, so
that the attendees could see how their hard work had paid off for the museum. I also announced the Five Season
Recognition and 10+ Shift Volunteers and awarded each with a special AT Museum Gift Certificate of $20 and $10 respectively. We also shared stories of working at the museum during the season .
Next Larry Luxenberg (President of the AT Museum Society) spoke on the great things that we did this year and gave
us a little preview of what was to come. Larry also mentioned our need of some special people. We still need
someone to lead the Sunday Programs and we are looking for someone with HVAC skills to help install a
heating/cooling system in the museum. We also need to get a committee for logging all of the wonderful artifacts
that keep coming into the museum.
Each volunteer received a complimentary one year membership in the AT Museum Society, a nice card from Red Wolf
the membership secretary, a Museum support sticker and a special 2014 Volunteer Patch. (Those of you who couldn't
attend the dinner will be receiving these things in the mail shortly.)
Special Thanks was given to: Roger and Kathy Stone (caretakers of the mansion and our hosts). Robert Freeman,
Barry Flicker and Jack Harbaugh (lawncare). Georgia Freet (gardening, landscape). Jim Foster (Computers and Hall of
Fame Banquet). Red Wolf (for all he does). Michele Burton, Steve Dodd, Robert Freeman, Howard Davis, Vern
Graham, Carolyn Banjak, Nan Reisinger and Chris Firme (Road Scholar Hikes). Ron Bungay, Carol Bungay, Mike
Wingeart, Martha Wingeart, Jeff Seal, Bill Dickinson, Sam Vinch and Maureen Vinch (Basement Renovation). Jack
Adams, Ed Riggs and crew (Second Floor Ramp). And Sean Benson and the Pine Grove Furnace State Park Staff
We created a new award this year called The President's Award. This award recognized outstanding contribution
and extended service which exemplifies the true spirit of volunteerism and the Appalachian Trail.
The Volunteer Recognition Dinner is held in the Ironmaster’s Mansion, just up the road from the A. T. Museum:
As we outfit the upper, newly accessible two levels of our “Old Mill” building, opening the AT
Research Library on the top level, and the new exhibit and front desk areas on the second level, our
finances are “strained” to say the least. But we know, from from past generous support, that we are
able to continue to count on you and your contributions to make these efforts a success.
Some membership benefit examples are:
~ a “10% DISCOUNT” on all Museum merchandise (just show your membership card)
~ a generous discount on the annual AT Hall of Fame Banquet Tickets.
~ all contributions are totaled together to give you your listing on the permanent June 2022 Museum
plaque ! Your vital support is appreciated.
FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMS – INSIDE CHILDREN’S EXHIBITS MAIN FLOOR APPALACHIAN TRAIL EXHIBITS
-> YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OUR A. T. MUSEUM,
A. T. RESEARCH LIBRARY APPALACHIAN TRAIL HALL OF FAME BANQUET AT HALL OF FAME FESTIVAL
-> SUPPORTS ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES ….. & MORE !
CHILDREN’S CORNER FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMS – OUTSIDE AN OASIS SPOT FOR ALL AT HIKERS ! THE “HIKER CORNER”
APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP &
the “Building Fund Donors (2017–2021)” permanent Museum plaque
Museum Membership Choices: - a listing on the new June 2022 plaque & Museum same membership as above for $50 or more;
- a “NO EXPIRATION” Museum membership & plaque listing for $250 or more.
- a contribution of any amount (we will send you appropriate benefits).
Contribution Choices: 1.) ~ Print and Mail in FORM (color photo), click on, 2018 MEMBER-DONOR FORM
2.) ~ Print and Mail this FORM (black & white, script only),
click, BUILDING THE MUSEUM FORM
3.) ~ Electronic donation, click on this link, and then click on the “DONATE” TAB,
JOIN & SUPPORT that should take you to our Pay Pal link
4.) ~ Or just make out a check to the “A. T. Museum”, with “membership” written in “memo” ,
and mail to:
A. T. MUSEUM 1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324
Contact info:
Robert Croyle, Membership Secretary ~ [email protected]
On a sad note ~
Robert David Proudman passed away October 18, 2018. Many of us at the A. T. Museum’s
A. T. Hall of Fame Banquet last May, saw him receive our Lifetime Achievement Award.
Larry Luxenberg, Museum President, sent this link to Bob’s obituary to pass along to you:
Click on, https://cascadememorial.com/obituary/274512/Robert-Proudman/
Bob dedicated nearly 50 years of service to the Appalachian Trail beginning in 1965, when he began
Working on the Trail Crew of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) of New Hampshite.
The Presidentials Mountain Range, New Hampshire
Appalachian Trail Museum Research Library
Jennifer Pharr Davis transferring Ward
Leonard papers to Linda Patton at the A.T. Museum's Research Library. The Library is
pleased to have these historic documents in
its collections.
The Appalachian Trail Museum's
Research Library acquires books,
periodicals, and other records pertaining
to trails and hiking, with a strong
emphasis on the Appalachian Trail.
The Research Library on the third floor
of the Appalachian Trail Museum is for
the use of writers,
academicians, historians, and others
who wish to research the story of the
Appalachian Trail and those who hike it,
those who build and maintain it, and
those who love it. Researchers will also
find books on other trails and on
hiking/backpacking in general.
See below for links to the Library's rules
of use and its online catalogs. To
request an appointment for
research use of the collections, use the
Contact link.
Linda Patton, the
founding Librarian,
holding the late Sam Waddle's copy of Larry
Luxenberg's book,
"Walking The
Appalachian Trail." Sam (long time Jerry
Cabin shelter
maintainer) was
known for writing copious notes on
almost everything he
owned.
Rules of Use
Security and preservation of the
collection are the primary
concerns. All else follows. Here
you can find the Museum's policies
and rules for using the
Research Library.
Rules
Online Catalogs
The catalogs are Excel files. They
can be searched by words, partial
words, or phrases.
Catalogs
Appointment Request
If you are interested in using the
Research Library, please contact
us to request an appointment.
Contact
Here is a link to the Research Librarian Linda “eArThworm” Patton’s website,
click on, "BOOKS FOR HIKERS" by eArThworm
For research appointments, contact: [email protected]
Link To The A. T. Museum’s Whiteblaze.net Thread:
Here is a link to our Whiteblaze thread, known as
"A.T. Museum ~ Updates", it contains the latest of these
free, emailed “APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM UPDATES”, click on,
APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM UPDATES", October 23, 2018 WB #754
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HAPPY TRAILS !
Robert "Red Wolf o'da Smoky's" Croyle A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
email: <[email protected]>
website: www.atmuseum.org
Post Script:
HAPPY HALLOWEEN !
I Recommend For Halloween Reading (or anytime really !):
Walkin' with the Ghost Whisperers by Junius R. Tate aka “Model-T”
"Walkin’ with the Ghost Whisperers" lets the
reader step across the threshold of history and
walk with the men and women of yesteryear,
whose lives impacted on the mountains through
which the Trail goes. It's all here: Native
American history that crisscrossed the Trail and
the myths that birthed legends which flame the
imagination. the pioneers who tested the waters
and paved the way for future generations of
hikers, horrific Civil War battles that were
fought where hikers now trod, their boots
scuffing ground consecrated by blood and
indomitable will, ghosts that refuse to stay
buried!
To purchase, click on
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008FQBFPA?ref_=kcr_store_sample&tag=x_gr_
w_preview_kcr-20&at=x_gr_w_preview_kcr-20
POST POST SCRIPT: “The following are random AT photos I hope you enjoy”, Red Wolf
Big Cataloochee Mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains
Hike this trail for Halloween ?
The Elk in Cataloochee Valley in the Smoky Mountains (east of the AT in the National Park)
Mt. Greylock, Mass
War Memorial
Bascom Lodge on Mt. Greylock’s summit
Another photo of Bascom Lodge
A Moose in Baxter State Park, Maine
Another Baxter State Park Moose ~ check out his beard !
Painting Katahdin
