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LIBERTY BELL WANDERERS
MAY 2008
From our President: Ron Nelson
Our first Regular Event of the year was held in Audubon and although the forecast was for rain we lucked out and had very good weather for the walk. We did have some rain on Friday evening that did cause some problems. First- Fred Reichert and I marked the trail on Friday afternoon and since most of the trail was on paved trails we used sidewalk chalk to mark the turns. Needless to say, the rain during the night washed all the arrows away and Fred had to redo all the chalk marks. The second problem from the rain was the creation of a section of the trail being converted from nice paved walkway to a muddy path with very slippery mud. Luckily everyone was careful and there were no reports of anyone falling. The start point at the Audubon Museum was nice and they even had a demonstration of raptors while we were there with Horned Owl, Red Tail Hawk, Screech Owl and falcon. To add additional worries, one week before the walk, they began construction of a large pavilion in the overflow parking lot which took away over 40 parking spaces. But everyone found a parking space. We had 79 walkers for the event and the only serious complaint I heard was that the 5K trail should have been rated a 3. Thanks to Fred Reichert for a nice trail and to the following workers that helped to make the day a success; Gene Maier, Joyce Deibert., Bill and Paul Missfeldt, Barbara Hannigan, Al and Ruth Kilburn, Linda Clark, Janet Nelson, Doris Simon, Marian Walsh, Carol Rautenstrauch and Dave and Joan Brown.
Our next walk will be on May 10 at Lorimer Park and we have a couple of nice surprises for you. First- there is a small pedestrian covered bridge near the start point.
While it is not an old original bridge, it was built (reconstructed) in 1997 as an Eagle Scout project and it does use the X-Truss design to accurately show the type of construction used in some covered bridges. Secondly- we have decided to have some food. It will be mainly hot dogs and Bratwurst as the entrée. Desserts will be cakes, cookies and other sweets donated by members. If you would like to donate something, please give me a call.
It is time to start thinking about possible walks for 2009. If you have suggestions please let Al Kilburn or I know.
Minutes of General Membership Meeting April 16, 2008
- The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by President Ron Nelson. In attendance were 31 members and one guest. There were no birthdays, nor anniversaries to celebrate.
- Committee reports: Doris reported that we have $6,472.94 in our treasury as of 3/31. This includes money as deposits for our DC bus Trip in October. There are only 9 rooms available at this time for this trip. Runi reported that we now have 176 member families. Some members have been dropped from receiving their newsletters because they have not paid their 2008 dues. Programs Chair, Helen Missfeldt, announced that Lance Metz will present the “History of the Delaware Canal Culture” at our next meeting on May 21. We received a thank you note from Joan Lampart for the flowers sent on the death of her mother. Cards were sent to Betty Lou Eisold (death of Bill) and Janet Gruber (get well).
- We had 79 walkers for our Audubon walk last weekend. A motion was made by
Carol R., seconded by Betty G, and passed to give a donation of $50 to the Audubon Museum for their hospitality.
- Our next walk will be on Saturday, May 10, at Lorimer. This will be our annual memorial walk. Walkers may begin between 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., with leader-led walks at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The pre-walk will be on Saturday, May 3. There will be a covered bridge included on the walk. A signup sheet for workers was circulated.
- We will participate in the Stream Clean Up at Pennypack Environmental Restoration Trust on Saturday, April 19. Dean Fowler is coordinating our team.
- Additional events this year will be our annual picnic and walk at Lake Galena, Sunday, June 1, and event walks on Saturdays at Kutztown, June 14, Steuben Day Parade, September 27 and German American Day, October 4.
- We would like to have a walk in Sellersville this year. Joan Lampart will organize it. Members who have volunteered to help are Don Burger, Larry Wagner, and Carol R.
- We had 11 walkers for the Bethlehem walk the weekend of March 29
- We will do a group walk at Valley Forge (Creek Walk) on Saturday, June 7.
- Ron reminded everyone that a set of 10 coupons can be purchased for $20 for our walks for an individual, or a family walking with children.
. The Wandering Wheels will bring a busload of walkers to do our Philadelphia walks on Tuesday, May 13. We’d like some of our walkers to accompany them. The Seneca Valley Sugarloafers will be coming on September 13.
- 50/50 winners were Ron Nelson and Stacey Doyle.
- The meeting was adjourned at 7:50, and was followed by a very interesting and informative travelogue on Greece by Ann and John Harris.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Rautenstrauch, Secretary.
Sunshine News: Runi Koestel
John Witkowski is on the sick list again. Get well wishes from all of us!
Janet Gruver fell and broke her pelvis and is in Pine Run Rehab, Room 307.This happened before 4-7. Her phone # is 215-340-7397. We wish a speedy recovery!
Christal Weiler had eye surgery, and we hope all is going well.
Helga Eisenschmid recently had hip surgery and is now in reap. We wish her a good recovery.
Sad News:
Joan Lampert’s mother passing (Anna McArdle)
We will sadly miss Bill Eisold who passed away recently. He was a member of the walking club for 20 yrs., and was the first to complete the 13 original states.
Welcome New Members:
Wendy Liu
Paul & AryAnn Mcandrew
Kathy Prout
Anthony Renee
Linda Rinald
Renate Scott
Mike Smith
Evelyn Walsh
Member Accomplishments: Eugene Maier
10 Events: Elaine Murphy, James Necker,
Nancy Necker, Alfred Pfingstl
150 Events: Carol Rautenstrauch
275 Events: Stanton Weinstein
Accomplishments Continued
300 Events: Paul Missfeldt
400 Events: Helga Eisensmid,
Heinz Weiler
450 Events: Joan Lampart
575 Events: Albert Kilburn
750 Events: Leon Eisenschmid
950 Events: Clarence Leifeste
1000 Events: Lorraine Weaver
1000 Km: Linda Caccavo, Patrick Deely
1500 Km: Carol Rautenstrauch
3000 Km: Stanton Weinstein
4500 Km: Heinz Weiler
8000 Km: Leon Eisenschmid
11000 Km: Lorraine Weaver
20000 Km: Elanor Kuntz
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